After all that groaning and grumping, my day hit a new high.

A friend from Church came over with a large bowl of soup - enough for several days, and a chicken casserole. My great gson Sam and sweet wife Erica, brought birthday cake. Later older son called and said he was coming after work. Younger son, called and brought flowers, good gumbo ( from the French Quarters). Then the phone began to ring. Had calls from all my gkids either the day before or my birthday. I didn't deserive any of it as _____I BAD.

Had such nice gifts and love from all mine. Glad they didn't know how ugly I was. Ha!!!

I actually feel better today. Slept with the heating pad again and believe it took a lot of the pain away. Have an appointment for another steroid shot in the Spine Monday the 29th. That is all I can take this year, I believe.

Will be glad to see 2009 come in. Maybe it will be a better year.

God bless you merry gentlemen and ladies. I WILL be more positive from this moment all.

Nena