Yesterday started with a 3 mile walk. It was a beautiful morning and I loved being outside.

I wrote a few {real} letters. I talked with both of my daughters and we had meatloaf sandwiches for dinner. I wish that I had taken a photo of the sandwiches because they were beautiful. Hahaha.

Before dinner, Larry transplanted a few Creeping Jenny plants to an area near our entry.

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The Creeping Jenny is the lighter green plant the bottom center of the photo. Pablo {statue} has been the gatekeeper at The Cottage for many years. He makes me happy.

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Yesterday we took a drive to pick up our new face masks. During the drive, we passed the middle school near us. The line of cars this week was 3 miles long. I cried. This is where families come to pick up their food from The North Texas Food Bank.

Larry and I have been involved with the food bank for a long time. {15 years?} Seven years ago, at the Food Bank dinner, Laura Bush awarded Larry with the most amazing award. We have been blessed to be part of the organization.

Yesterday, was so sad, seeing cars lined up for their food. People are out of work, children who count on meals at school do not have that luxury right now because schools are closed. I am crying right now thinking about it. I hate thinking of children being hungry.

Larry came home and made a sweet donation to The North Texas Food Bank in our granddaughter Matilda’s name. We did not know that today was DAY OF HOPE.

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The world is upside down. Life as we know it is different and it is so difficult to stay positive and calm.

I wish you

Calm moments.

Sweet friends.

Smiles when least expected.

Compassion and patience.

Love you beyond the moon.

Me