Skywatch. . . . . . .

Even during bad times keep looking up. . . . . . and raising your eyes

 upward at this time of year can really fill your heart with beauty and hope.

Hope is what we should strive for in all aspects of life.

I truly appreciate how so many of you have written to me, or

commented here, with concern regarding Jasmin's accident. 

This incident has really caused me stress and anxiety. These are

 the times in life when true friends come through and offer support.

I thank those of you who have done that.

Jasmin had started a new job just three weeks ago and was feeling 

really happy about the changes in her young life. No longer having a car is

 going to be a struggle when the rental from the insurance company runs out.
Sadly, a car of that age has a very low book value despite its low mileage and 
good condition (it used to be mine!), and the insurance payment will in no way
enable her to buy another car in such good shape!

However, although worried, she is doing well and hopefully will have no

 long term physical problems from her injuries.

The outcome of this accident could have been so much worse. 

As we all know, and many of you have mentioned, losing a car is nothing when

 compared to losing a life. As one friend said, "be thankful you provided her 

with a sturdy car (Toyota Camry XLE) which probably saved her life, and

 that the airbags deployed".

Today, we've learned the drunk driver does have insurance - he 

is scheduled to appear in court here in two weeks' time.

Soon o'er their heads blithe April airs shall sing;

A thousand wild flowers round them shall unfold;

The green buds glisten in the dews of spring,

And all be vernal rapture as of old.

..........John Keble ~ 1792-1866

 First fig!

 All photos taken in my garden today.

O, how this spring of love resembleth

The uncertain glory of an April day; 

Which now shows all the beauty of the sun,

And by and by a cloud takes all away.

. . . . . William Shakespeare (Two Gentlemen of Verona) 1564-1616

Another weekend here already - how fast the days pass.

April will have perhaps arrived before I get back here.

Enjoy yourselves and stay safe always.

Life. . . . . . .

 . . . . .whether old or brand new, 

always precious.

My granddaughter, Jasmin (22), was fortunate she survived her

 recent auto accident without serious injury------or worse.

Details have shown us once again that being in the right place but at

 the wrong time - such as she was, just two blocks from home - one 

can be hurt, or even killed, in less than a moment.

There are crazy fools, bad drivers, young and old, who should not be

 on the roads.  

There is absolutely no excuse for driving while impaired
 from alcohol or drugs.

The person who plowed into her on the driver's side, at what must have

 been quite a speed as her car is totaled, was arrested for driving while

 impaired and underage drinking as he's nineteen. Looks like he's

also uninsured and from out of state so getting necessary info

has been difficult.

Sadly the car is gone but Jasmin is with us thank God.

Meanwhile, life begins again in the garden as these spring days warm up and

 the sun brings light. Bob has been pulling up sprouting acorns - this is one

 of thousands now pushing up everywhere and once again we are reminded

 of the old saying. . . . . . . . 

"Mighty oaks from little acorns grow"

Raleigh, known as 'The City of Oaks' just doesn't need anymore, 
especially in my garden!

Hoping you and your loved ones always stay safe.

Needing a break ----------

I have to take a break from blogging for at least a few days to get organized.

If I owe you comments or e-mails please forgive me - I'll try to catch up

 later in the week.

We've spent an entire weekend going over the estimates received

 for our new HVAC system - and have now made our decision. 

 It was hard work to say the least. Of course we hope we've chosen

 wisely as it's such an expensive project. Removal of old and 

installation of new is scheduled for three days next week, so 

again I'll have a lot to keep me busy.

To top off all the above, early Saturday morning our granddaughter Jasmin

was hit by an underage (19) drunk driver when in her car alone just two
 blocks from her home. He T-boned her on the driver's side at a major
 downtown intersection. Thankfully she was not seriously injured, probably
 due to the airbags inflating. There were several witnesses to the accident
and the Police arrived within minutes.
We are awaiting news regarding the status of her Toyota (once
 my much-loved car) which was towed away, hoping that it can be
 repaired and not sent to a slow death in the junk yard!!!

I hope to be back here soon - enjoy your week.