A Day Of First's

Sundays can be the longest day if you are divorced or even widowed. Kids are grown, they live far away, they are visiting their fathers, or they are just busy with their own fa miles.

I never really understood this concept till it happened to me. Now I understood how my father felt after my mothers death. Don't get me wrong I called and spoke to my father each Sunday for sure along with other days of the week. But Sunday was eatch in stone I would either call him or he would call me. It seemed to make his day a bit easier and gave him something to look forward to as well each week.

This past Sunday a dear friend called and asked if I would like to go out for lunch to Old County Buffet in Mankato. I had never been there. So I was very excited to try something new. I also had never been to Mankato as well. So on the drive down it was great to see new country side, towns, and a bit of history. The drive took us along the Minnesota river. Some these towns had so many Queen Victoria homes dating back to the early 1800's.

After lunch we went to the mall. It felt good to get out a walk, window shop and visit along the way. Each of us suffer from fibromyaliga so this was good exercise to walk and take our time. Even a few practical jokes where played on each other along the way as well.

On the drive home we took a detour through New Ulm. This was another town I had never been to as well. It was a wonderful drive along the country side.

New Ulm is a German settle town. There, where miles and miles of Queen Victoria Area homes. The stain glass windows, design of each home was unique. There where no 2 homes alike. Many of the homes have been listed on the National Registry as historic landmarks. We took our time stopping frequently to stretch and walk along the sidewalks to get a good look at them. There where even a few city monuments we took in.

Time flew by so fast it had been several hours since lunch so astopped for an ice cream cone came at a good time. By the time we made it home nearly 8 hours had past.

It was an amazing day for me as I had experienced so many new items, exploreing new towns and traveled roads I had never been on before. I will cherish this day for many months to come. And suggest to many of you do the same don't just sit at home looking at 4 walls get out and experience life.