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Youngest son dropped by this evening. It's been about 12 years since we last saw each other! 12 years! How did that happen? Seems like it's something genetic in my branch of the family--some gene that fosters being alone, isolated, and out of contact. He'll likely be back in this area later this year and we may touch base again then.

It was great to see him after such a long time. He's much more comfortable with himself than he was  when he was younger. I was taken by what he has made of himself through some years that have not all been easy. His son, my grandson, is 12 already (my granddaughter by my older son is 9). In all, I have six grandkids who are 21 (L granddaughter by youngest son), 21 (A granddaughter-in-law of youngest son who has two kids or great-grand-kids-in-law), 12 (N grandson of my youngest son), 15 (S granddaughter-in-law of oldest son), 9 (A granddaughter by my oldest son), 5 (J granddaughter by my daughter). What a crew! Time to build a family tree!

But not tonight! Time for more dreams--time to dream the night away! Last night I dreamed about being in a line to get an ice cream. For some reason, the clerks were ignoring me and taking other customers who were behind me in the line. I felt frustrated and angry, but I couldn't figure out what to do to let the clerks know that I was being ignored.

I was somewhat antsy and nervous today as I watched the clock while waiting for my son to arrive. Once he was here, I felt more quiet and calm. I napped some this afternoon which also helped smooth things out for me.