Instead of the the bad news that I expected she shared that in just 2 weeks she was flying out to visit me for my birthday from Washington. And that's not all, my niece, Sherron, would join us too from Arizona. Shock of shocks! I haven't seen Sherron in about 8 years.
"What a great present!" I squealed into the phone. "I'll tell Dave and the boys right away."
"No need. They've known since January," she told me.
"Those bums kept this a secret since January?"
Geez. I had to clean the house. No time for spring cleaning. Dirty windows stayed dirty, spotty carpets stayed spottty, and our plans to paint the bathroom? We settled for touch-ups. The yard's pruning, weeding, mowing, and clipping took place between rain showers.
I washed everything in the house, walls, floors, corners, counters, the fridge, and the coffee pot. I almost washed the cat, and I gave my sister updates on my exploits for the next 10 days while we made plans.
It seemed Mother Nature was doing some washing too, rain right up to the day they arrived, and then April skies cleared to a brilliant hue the moment Nan and Sherron stepped off their planes at the Oakland airport. Sherron brought sunshine from Arizona, and Nan left the rain in Washington.
What a wonderful birthday surprise! More trip notes and pictures to come.
Sherron & Nan |
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6 comments:
This comment in an email from Leonore Wilson.
Love it!! You must write more about this sister! ox Leonore
Thanks Leonore. Yep. I intend to write more.
Sounds like a marvelous surprise, before during and after.
Christina
cute story. I had a good time
I love this story and the photo. Good job, Barbara.
Hugs, Patsy
Oh, Happy Birthday, too!
Thanks Christina and Patsy for your wishes and comments. I love sharing happy adventures.
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