One of life's curve balls.

I have been quietly settled as a widow in my three bedroom house for a year and a half now. I have a dog who keeps me company. One day last month, I mentioned to Sadie Sue, my lovely yellow Lab, that it was sort of lonely with just the two of us. She opened one eye and wagged her tail which I took to mean she agreed. I had no idea that life was about to throw me a curve ball.

The phone call came out of the blue. My daughter had left her husband and could she and her children stay with me. OF COURSE. Come over, I said, wondering how long this tiff would last.

Turns out it's much more than a tiff.

My three bedroom house has become a four bedroom house as I had to turn my den into a bedroom for her son. My tidy little office is now a bedroom for her daughter and my office furniture has been squeezed into my bedroom.

Everyone is struggling to adjust except Sadie Sue. She carries her ball from person to person. Someone is always willing to play with her, pet her, make over her, and she couldn't be happier.

Another curve ball from life. The only thing I can say is, "Yes, Lord, I'm still in the game."