So proud of my hubby!

Have to start tonight by sending out accolades to my husband-for the prominent place he held today on the city's newspaper-on the front page, and page 4!! I am so proud of him!!! He did an interview at work, regarding the farming/cropping issues, and the effects of the weather and current situation affecting the local farmers. They quoted him, and inluded pictures! I'm so impressed and proud! Have I told you how proud I am?? :-))
So, the insurance deadline for coverage for seeding for this year, is the 20th. today. We ahve seeded just under half of what we would have intended. And thats how it will be. The other land will just have to keep drying, get sprayed with Roundup, and get worked over eventually. Get it ready for next year. Make ditches. The stuff that was seeded-well, we'll see how it turns out. Thank God, he's sent us some warm weather this week. Sunshine and warm temps. Awesome!

Even the yard is starting to dry up. There's only small lakes in the front yard. Some ruts are starting to dry a bit. Managed to cut maybe 75% of the grass already! Wow!

I'm back at work after a week off. Or it was supposed to be a week off. I jokingly said at the start of my days off, this will be my first week off in a long time. Well that didn't last long. I was called in for mandatory fitting of N95 masks for the flu pandemic. Then I finally agreed to go in on Tuesday night and work night shift. Then, Thursday night, I'm back on my regular rotation. Tonight I'm on my 2nd night of 4. It's like escaping reality and going to work. Here, I know I can't leave. I'm stuck here, having to deal with whatever comes running thru the door. No escaping this!

I'm gearing up to attend another funeral. I'm getting tired of this. But its a necessary evil. A good friend of mine from work is saying good-bye to her grandpa on Monday morning. So many people having to say too many good-byes. Ugh!

Jayde is officially done school for this year. Hopefully, its grade 10 for him in the fall. Barring a disaster in the final exams, this should actually happen. He says even if he gets 0 on his finals, he'll still pass. Kyle has 6 1/2 days left of school. He's feeling a little ripped off that he still has to get on the bus for school. It's not like they're doing any cramming in of information at this point. Playing soccer, watching movies,,,,,,,,,.........you'd think they could just tell the kids to stay at home and work.

WE did seed a garden last weekend. Kathi & Gerald, and their girls came out for the weekend, and they all pitched in and we got'er done. Filled my whole garden space. Now hopefully those seeds can sprout thru those thick clods of clay! Gerald even helped us turn some bulls into steers. Quite a rodeo we had going last SAturday morning. Gerald has been such a wonderful help when he comes out. He gets right into the thick of things-certainly makes life easier for me. Yes, I was still in the pen, chasing and doing my thing. Just ask Gerald about my wonderful fence vaulting scene, as I'm trying to get out of the way from a newly turned steer. Ha ha!! I felt that for a few days!

I had invited my family to come over for supper last Saturday, as well. Those who came, had a great time, I think. I did, anyway! Thats what counts, right? We barbecued, cooked, sat around and visited. Laughed. You know, just had a relaxing time together. Special times!

My mind has been going thru mixed emotions this last while. I don't know about the rest of you, but to me it seems that this stage of life just never slows down from constant ups and downs. Look around you, and tell me who has not got something going on, that they wish wasn't. Check out your family, friends, and neighbours. Somethings going on in their lives, that we would just like to make better for them. And if you can't think of anyone, you're not looking close enough. No kidding! There's people in need everywhere we look. We're all in need in some form. Some days more than others. Somedays I wish I knew better how to help those in need. It seems there's just not enough that I'm doing for those close to me. Wish I could do more. So, I guess, I just keep trying in my own little twisted way, to love and support those around me. Cuz, yes, that's whats important in life.

Two more nights after this. Jayde is helping out in Wyatt's barn again tomorrow and Monday. Del has to work because people are still seeding and some are spraying their crops. So, lucky Kyle gets stuck doing stuff at home. Sunday is FAther's Day. Can hardly wait to give Del his present! Think he'll love it!! I guess I better make him a lemon pie tomorrow too. Now what will I do for my dad??? Have to think on that!