Undergoing a Major Research Project

It has been a beautiful past few days, Spring is here at last! The snow is almost gone and the birds are squabbling over tidbits of food. Before the weather changed I spent all last weekend and part of the week researching the wonders of Brian's music room. I felt I was under the gun to get it done. The Lion's club was sponsoring the Keep Alliance Beautiful Shredder Day and I wanted to take all the old tax, business and unnecessary papers in while the shredder was here in Alliance. The time WAS a labor of love. Going through all Brian's mementos and collections brought many tears and laughs. It certainly was a mercurial experience! There was disbelief at times in what I found and what he had saved. I had no idea all those memories where stored in that room. I weeded out what I thought was unnecessary, it was one of the hardest tasks I have ever done. Should I keep it or not, was the question of many a mental dispute. I have survived and no doubt my kids will have to go through what is left after I am gone again. 

Thursday Rico and I traveled to Gordon to attend Taylen's track meet. He was entered in the discus and shot put events. He did very well, placing third in shot put. It was nice to spend a little time with Jessamyn and her family. They are always so busy working and ranching. 

Today I am planning on tilling my garden. It will be the first time I have done it myself. Tuesday I plan on hauling my 4 wheeler to Chadron to get serviced. Yesterday I had to shovel a pile of dirt that the loader accidentally dumped on my lawn while shoveling snow off my driveway. All these new experiences have caused some trepidation. After completion, however, there is a sense of serenity that comes with accomplishment.