I am sitting here this morning while Steve plays golf. The plan was to do some housework but instead I am watching the Ryder Cup. I have yesterday on the DVR and I am recording todays event so I can zip through the commercials later. We are going to the Toledo Football game tonight and will watch the Buckeyes and the Spartans today too. Ohio State will have a big game at noon against Troy. Hopefully they will have figured out last weeks loss. Michigan State is playing Notre Dame and this has always been a big rivalry. From television sports to live action as UT plays Fresno State tonight. It should be perfect football weather for an 8:15 PM game..
Fortunately we are not huge NFL fans so tomorrow we will be out on the golf course in a foursome with our neighbors. The fall weather here has been great for golfing. Cool crisp nights with warm sunny days. Layering has been a fashion necessity.
The next big chapter of interest in our lives will be written about Mike. He has decided he wants to get married to Kristen. They have been good friends for many years and we think they would make a good match. We will continue to promote independent living skills because the real test will be to see if they can manage to live together in an apartment. Both are high functioning Down syndrome individuals but the realities of independent life still remain a huge step. The "system" doesn't really recognize marriage as an option for handicapped individuals either. Both receive services from the county now and will continue to need those services in the future. For now Kristen has a lovely ring that Mike purchased for her and gave her on her birthday last week. Stay tuned for future details.
"The sweetest joy, the wildest woe is love. "
-Pearl Bailey
1 comment:
I too love the chill in the fall air. We watched ASU play UGA last night - and even though Tom painted his face in school colors, the Sun Devils couldn't defeat the Bulldogs!
I loved meeting Mike's girlfriend and think theirs is a very sweet story. Love and companionship is truly what makes life work, or as Emeril might say, "kicks it up a notch!"
As always, I am thinking about you and yours.
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