April 8, 2007

Easter Sunday was always a huge event at our house when we were growing up - a big brunch following church in all our finery, lots of relatives, a big dinner later in the day and of course the visit from the Easter Bunny - snow or no snow. He/She/It frequently brought a new box of 48 crayons in addition to all the candy. Excitement! How times change. Last Easter Sunday I ate a stale tuna sandwich in the Vallejo Rehab Hospital cafeteria. This morning I had some left-over breakfast items so I could have a few more minutes to play catch-up before going to see Rand. Sometimes memories of the near and distant past are overwhelming and today is one of those days. Each year my sister and I send an Easter Lily for the alter at Trinity Lutheran Church in Owatonna in memory of our parents. The mental picture of that alter swimming in white lilies tugs at my heart strings and rekindles wonderful memories of my youth as well as married life with Rand. It was just two years ago that I made the traditional Easter brunch for the two of us and we had a special dinner together. Sorry to be so maudlin - just when I think I have moved beyond that stage, it comes back to bite me.

The weather is Easter Sunday perfect - blue skies and sunshine. The Easter Bunny brought Rand a basket filled with all kinds of goodies. Instead of 48 crayons, the bunny threw in two pairs of slacks from Eddie Bauer. (It turns out that the Easter Bunny has a bad eye - the slacks are too big and have to be exchanged!)

This morning I made super duper bran muffins to take to Rand's House. I haven't done any baking for a long time and it felt good. A chilly wind came up this afternoon making a walk less than desirable. Rand says that he understands that I will be gone tomorrow but will return on Tuesday. I am so ready to have an adventure/opplevelse with a friend - to get out of town and to be irresponsible for a few hours. Well, I'll never be totally irresponsible, but you know what I mean!

All is well. Keep Rand close.

Love,
Connie