Sassafrass

It was a good morning for sleeping in. The sky was dark and overcast, and a cool breeze was blowing through the trees outside my bedroom window. It blew hard enough to rustle the leaves and carry the voices of the pickers in the orchard across the street to my ears. My allergies had stuck my eyes shut and my bed was warm and cozy. I wanted to stay there but decided I couldn't be in bed all day and finally hauled myself out and into the bathroom.

I wasn't up long when the phone rang. It was Bethany looking for some company on a forbdden trip to the grocery store. (Doctor's orders- "Take it easy." She has been retaining quite a bit of water and they are watching her blood pressure.) So off we went to the store because, after all, we all need to eat and husbands who are working won't be going grocery shopping. I hope she didn't wear herself out too much. She was headed home to take a nap after dropping me off but somehow I don't think she is sleeping...