Tim had been deployed to Kuwait since May (he returned the day before Holly and Heather left for America), so some of the household To-Do list was left undone. Such as refilling the oil tank. It was bone dry, which meant we didn't have any heat, aside from rather ineffective space heaters.
Heather is one of those perpetually cold people, the kind that shivers under blankets in an 80 degree room. You can imagine what she endured those two weeks (with the exception of a quick jaunt down to Rome where I'm sure she found the weather more agreeable). Poor girl. She was so gracious though, and kept a happy smile on her face, even as she tucked the blanket more tightly around herself as she read on the couch.
Now I'm staying with her.
Do you think I'm cold?
No.
At first I thought she was paying me back for her cold German stay by leading me to a sweltering room on the top floor, but now I think she's showing me what she would have appreciated on her visit to me. Maybe it's just kindness... maybe she's seeking revenge!
But, of course, I'm kidding. I'm so gratfeul that Dan and Heather have allowed me to stay with them and I've been as comfy as can be. Sure, it gets a little toasty in my corner of the house, but I'm truly not complaining. I think there are some temperature control issues in the house, so while I'm sweating it out at night, she's actually shivering in her room. I'd offer to trade her rooms, but I'm thinking she wouldn't be willing to give up her beautiful new bedroom, and I doubt Dan would appreciate sleeping on Ian's cot.
Heather and I have made two "meals" together: chicken, mashed potatoes and veggies on Saturday night, and granola yesterday. I just love eating with Heather's family: they aren't exactly vegetable fans, and as a newly converted vegan, our ideas of meals clash and harmonize in interesting ways. I have some pictures to post later of her family's reactions to avacado and coconut milk. I'm sorry to say I missed getting a picture of Heather scraping her spinach into the garbage. That would have been one to enlarge and hang on the kitchen wall!
Love you, Heather! Thanks for everything. It's been fun!
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I have to say the weather in Rome was amazing and I often miss it, very much!
ReplyDeleteYou are so funny! Meal time has been interesting and so much fun! I am thankful you are hear to talk to my kids about veggies so they can understand their importance. I often eat new things when with Reese. When I told her I don't let myself eat spinach, she went right for it and bought some. I have eaten spinach and avacado. I didn't like the spinach but tolerated the avacado. On my own I did have fresh coconut and drank some of the "milk" which was the biggest let down and that nastiest taste ever!!!
Okay, I'm adding my own post here!
This truly has been a blessing, I've enjoyed roasting Reese out in her upper room and spending so much time together. This is a rarity and I am thankful for EVERY MOMENT!
Love you! Heather