The Day Of

Today is the last event planned. I can't imagine what I'll do with my time after this weekend but I'm sure I'll find something. Lauri and I had a meltdown for awhile yesterday. A shower is a lot of work for only two people. We enlisted the help of our always reliable, always dependable friend, Bernice. She met us at the Fairchild House and helped us set up. Ken carried innumerable loads of stuff from the cars to the house in the rain. Fourteen year old grandaughter, Alex, came also. We turned an empty old grand house into a charming shower environment. It was fun.

I think I have mentioned before that the Fairchild House is the only old brick home in De Motte. For years I dreamed of owning that home. When we walked into the place last evening, Ken said, "We should have bought this years ago." I echo those sentiments but it is far better for all of the town's people to enjoy it's one old treasure and I'm willing to share. I will say, however, that I could move into that house tomorrow and feel as at home as I have felt all my life. I love the charm. So for a day, the Fairchild House is mine. I will soak it in.

Gradually, the guests will come today. I know that some families are already in town. Remember that we have a family reunion today after the shower. I know, we are just a little nuts. It will be a special day. To anticipate the birth of a child is a wonderful joy. To gather as family members and thank God for our blessings is also a joy. This day will be double and triple joy. There is so much anticipation in my heart. Most of it calm and some of it anxiousness. Once the day is on the way I'll settle down and realize once again that God is in control of all the details and loves to give us the desire of our hearts.

My friend, Joyce, has offered to meet us at the HOUSE at nine to put finishing touches on the preparations. Ken has to run for a couple more grocery items. We forgot ice and lemons. We will get it together. I am so grateful for a good night sleep. I ached so badly last night after we finished setting up. I thought I would not sleep a wink. I took a hot bath and three Ibuprofin and went to bed. I slept like a baby until three this morning. Then my mind started going and I couldn't get back to sleep but I had already seven hours under my belt and that will do me for today.