It's A Family Affair

I went to the VA Hospital Friday to renew my eyeglasses prescription and to reschedule a missed medical appointment. It is always so good to see friends I have not seen in so many months. The love between us is still so prevalent. I believe I could literally spend an entire day visiting with many of the associates I once worked with. Anyway, while there at the medical center I was able to be seen on a same day appointment. Perhaps it was because there was a cancelled appointment for that time or maybe it was simply because I am Dennis E. Spain. (I like to believe the latter). Although I was in the waiting area for about 20 minutes before being summoned by the nurse, my blood pressure was exceptionally high when the nurse checked it. To make a long story short, I was given an additional bp med and sent home. That was good. The last time my bp was elevated I was admitted overnight. All I could think about was that I had to be home to get David off the bus. It is now Saturday and I have been relaxed most of the day. The new med brought my bp down but it has also rendered me sluggish. The recent stormy weather we are having only adds to my already lethargic nature. Friends and loved ones have offered me all kinds of love and good advice such as using a stress ball to walking to relaxing. I am deeply touched by all of their well wishes.
Earlier I had mentioned that I was back in the recording studio. My first CD was a gospel project and I was very humbled at the amount of people who liked. I, myself, still listen to it daily. The new project will be an old school R & B joint. One song, It's A Family Affair by Sly and the Family Stone, will be special to me not only because of the jazzy musical arrangement, but the vocals will contain members of my family of origin. They will be arriving to my home on the 4th of July weekend. I am so very excited about this get together. Rarely do we get together outside of funerals. Perhaps that was one of the factors that raised my blood pressure because it brings me so much excitement. In regards to the battle I had earlier this week, I prefer this type stress. Nonetheless, I must take better care of myself.
Know that I pray for you all continually. I pray that God will increase your revenue so that whatever the rise in gas prices you will be able to effortlessly meet them. I pray for your perfect health and that you have the love of someone special in your life and that you show them your appreciation of them. Jesus asked the question, "Who is my family"? And then he went on to answer himself; "Those who do the will of my Father". (Read it in Matthew 12:46-50. It's a very good story). And now, family, I will say good night to you. And remember that weeping may endure for a night but joy will come in the morning.
I love you all. Happy Easter.
Dennis