MY FRIEND IS A HORROR FILM STAR!!

Today was one of those days when my mind wanted to wake up at 5 am, but my body said "Are you kidding? No way, I'd rather toss and turn." So that was what I did....until I gave up and got out of bed a half hour before my alarm. The night before I had written down my schedule, because it was going to be a busy day.

There are 3 cypress trees in my back yard and one has to be taken down because it is seriously leaning on my neighbors garage. Yesterday I called my favorite tree guy, Bill, and he was my first appointment at 8:30. This post is not about the nonsense I did today, but about my friend Bill.

Bill has done several tree trimming jobs for me over the last 10 years and I just adore him. He is ruggedly handsome, has silver hair, about 6'1", slender and strong, and is the nicest guy. He is a wild man, climbs like he was born and raised in the wild. He is polite and handles himself professionally. He also recently married a long time friend and they are great for each other.

We had to visit because it had been 2-3 years since we last saw each other, so we sat in my kitchen over coffee. He shared with me he has stomach and liver cancer and right now he is doing well with his meds, etc. He looks healthy and strong, but it wasn't the case a year ago. He has a wonderful attitude and his wife is his best advocate, keeping on top of all the doctors, reports, labs, meds, etc.

He loves life and looks like the epitome of health. I hope and pray they caught it early. When we went outside, I noticed he had a different car and I asked him about that. He needed a bigger one, an SUV, and said he gave his other car to an employee's wife, and he pays their car insurance. Isn't that something?

I have saved the BEST for last. Bill isn't only a tree trimmer, that's his gig he does when he isn't busy making movies! Yes, he has been acting for about 20 years, doing, and I quote, B horror films. Not my favorite movies, but he always is so fun to talk with and has the most interesting stories to tell. Only in California, I always tell my kids! If I ever move away from California, I will definitely miss the diversity of people here!

This is another instance where I feel very blessed. Bill is a friend I can count on to make me laugh, and I can call him if I need help with anything. Good friends are a very special gift!

Thank you, good night and God Bless!    Aleta

"Friendship doubles our joy and divides our sorrow."   Anonymous