WOW! Big Letters! this was the day from H-E-double L, which is a far cry from H-E-B.

I should have just gone to a charity and emptied my pockets. All I did was spend money. No, actually I was speed spending. Hhhmmm. Now that may be an idea for a new reality series! Everywhere I went I laid out cash.

I couldn't help myself! RV supply, $$$$$. Wal-Mart, $$$$$$$. Dollar General, $$$$$$$. Petsmart $$$$$$$$$. Bed Bath and Beyond, $$$$$$$$$$$. United, $$$$$$$$$$$$. Albertson's, $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$.

I can't wait until I am out of cash because it will be over!

Oh yeah, right!

We are almost ready to hit the road to the family reunion. We aren't packed. We haven't bought groceries. But mentally we are ready. I told Krl that I may go Au naturalle! I don't care. The build up to leaving is whipping us down BAD! We just need to be there so we can catch our breath!

I have reservations about the reunion. I expect it to be difficult. No Fred. No Terri. It is going to be a big adjustment. I am tempted to put a chair in Fred's spot under the shade tree. I will be waiting for a late night knock on the trailer house door for a visit by Terri.

But that chair won't we occupied by Fred. Terri won't be the one knocking on the door. They've gone on to a bigger and better reunion.

I have wondered what things were like in heaven. I can see Memaw and Gan Gan, Grandpa and Gonnie, Aunt Jo, Uncle J, Aunt Dorothy, Mr. Ellis, and a host of others scuddling about getting things in order when Fred arrived. I can also imagine Fred being shocked, but nonetheless helping with preparations for Terri.

And they are are anticipating each of our arrivals.

What a reunion!

And once again, I am feeling selfish for feeling sad.

Oh, to have one more opportunity to do this reunion with FEELING with loved ones that aren't with us anymore.!

But, this weekend is the best opportunity we are going to have.

FATHER, with YOUR help, all of us can get throught this weekend.