Well, it's been awhile since writing a 'Lopez' update, but we're still alive and kicking down here in the borderland. In fact, it's been so long that it's kind of hard for an old person to remember all that's been happening...the days are long and the nights are short - and not just because it's winter! I haven't been sleeping much since the time changed, and it's starting to take a toll. Lately it's not unusual for me to wake up at 3-4 a.m. Hardly enough sleep to keep me functioning - let alone alert - considering how long our days are.
A month or so ago, Rick went to his doctor to be treated for some kind of crud that was going around and found out he's joined the ranks of mature folks with laundry lists of physical ailments. The good news, though, is his doc says nothing - at this point - is cause for SERIOUS alarm. But he has high cholesterol, high blood pressure, irregular heartbeat and pre-diabetic blood sugar levels and is now on medication for the three. He's getting used to his 'new' pill-popping, salt-free, fat-free, beer-free regimen - in fact, he only mentions it a dozen or so times a day. Sadly, he doesn't think he really feels any better - in fact, with the effect of all the meds, he feels more lethargic than ever. By God's Grace we're making it through each day though. It's a moment-by-moment walk - as with everyone.
The new Discount Storage construction is rolling along - literally - the new buildings arrived on four tractor/trailers from Wisconsin and were offloaded all day yesterday. Boss Max is hopeful the project will be finished in early spring if the weather cooperates. He's hoping to finish the entire expansion now rather than do it in 2 phases. That would be nice for us - it's my opinion that it's better not to drag things out. Applying an old 'proverb' to this situation - is it better to cut the dog's tail off all at once or a piece at a time?
Long-time readers may remember way-back-when I made a bold statement about how Rick and I should be able to do this job for a long time. I didn't know what I was talking about! The demands are harder than we ever considered, and when the 400 new units are added to our inventory, I can't imagine what it will be like. We hope Rick's energy level improves and I start getting some rest, because that's a lot more square-footage and tenants to deal with!
The 'warm' weather has returned for now - It's still wonderful to get up to sunshine almost every day. Which always reminds me that the Lord's 'compassions are new every morning'! And that's what keeps us going!
The so-called 'desert' weather has been interesting to say the least - we had 'snow' twice in one week - one heavier storm than the other, there's actually still snow on the Organs. The Saturday after Thanksgiving we had a terrific electrical storm and torrential rains that caused a lot of general havoc - among which it disabled 5 of our survellience cameras - which are still 'out'. Last week we had the worst wind storm I've ever seen here or anyplace else. The entire dirt construction lot seems to have been blown up on the concrete aisles - maybe we'll find the lost ark of the covenant amongst the devestation! Today I 'accused' Rick of washing the outside of the upstairs windows, which he vehemently denied. We finally came to the conclusion the wind must have 'sand blasted' them clean!
Year-end wrap-up coming soon!
"Your life is short, your duties many, your assistance great, and your reward sure; therefore faint not, hold on and hold up, in ways of well-doing, and heaven shall make amends for all "
—Thomas Brooks
About Me
- Zepmom
- Las Cruces, NM
- Child of God, Wife of one, Mother of two, Mother-in-Law of two, Grandmother of 3 girls and 2 boys - , Friend...Growing in the knowledge of Christ, always reforming as the Holy Spirit faithfully and graciously applies the Word of God to my heart.
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Thanks for the update on you guys. It helps to know what is going on in people's lives that you just don't see that often. I hope that Rick regains some of his energy back.
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