No that's not a gorilla up the big old oak tree in our back yard, it's a 400 pound black bear! Who would have thought I had to add that to my list of critters to watch out for! Alligators I get, snakes, I get, racoons, possums, ardvarks......I get that, but who knew a big black bear would invade the yard at 5:00 in the morning and hang out in our shade tree until it got dark at 8:30? We could have sold tickets and made a few bucks because he was the entertainment of the neighborhood. The backyard neighbor called the police this morning and an officer came out but said as long as it wasn't acting aggressive they wouldn't do anything. Poor thing is stumbling around in the bushes as I write this, trying to find one of the two gates we left open for him to make his exit. I'd turn on the lights to watch him but I'm afraid it would frighten him right back up the tree. If I had known we were going to have so much company in our backyard I would have mowed it yesterday. It's looking pretty bad and Gary was embarrassed. Oh well, it didn't bother the bear.
Today is Brayden's birthday and we went to his house this evening for a barbeque and cake and ice cream. I can't believe he's 6 years old! We had a good time visiting with the Johnson's, Douberly's and Matt Nalley. Trena is still in Idaho. Friends sure make life fun! Travis and Ariann took the kids to a Monkey Joe's playland last night and we joined them for a little while until Gary had to lie down. His strength and stamina are slowly improving. We have to be patient and we are counting our blessings that he is not having to worry about finding a good cancer doctor! It was bad enough to lose 2/3 of his lung. I so admire all the countless people who endure that trauma then start down the chemo road. We are Blessed!
