Coco's Is Going To Open

I had a huge revelation over the week-end.  Coco's is going to open.  Gasp!  I do not get to keep it as a quiet sanctuary from life.  In order to make money, I will need to let the public in.  Big GASP!  I know, you are thinking did you not know eventually the doors would open?  On one level, of course I knew it would open.  On another level, I cannot believe strangers will be walking into my little shop.  What if they do not like it?  What if I do not have enough candy?  What if people do not like the type of candy I have?  What if people do not show up?  I had a dream the other night (when I could still sleep), my shop was open, people showed up, I did not have anything to sell.  In the dream, Coco's did not look like Coco's.  It was an odd donut shop looking place.  Not adorable like the real Coco's.  What if all the candy sells out the first day?  On one hand, that would be a good thing.  On another hand, I would need a rush order of candy.  I think I will be crazy this week.  I have one more shipment of candy arriving tomorrow.  I need to make a run to the city for more supplies.  Still have not turned on the cash register.  My great-niece who is helping me and I are starting to think a calculator and paper would be the best way to go.  We are very fearful of the cash register.  I'll figure it out.  I figured out how to turn a rundown office into an adorable shop.  I figured out how to put my inventory on an excel type spreadsheet.  I should be able to conquer a cash register. 
My sweet friend, Arizona will be returning to work this week.  She has been off for three weeks.  I knew I better blog so she had something to read on her return.  Last week she was way up in Northern Wisconsin.  Temperatures were beautiful.  Yesterday she returned to Arizona and 105 degrees.  At least she missed the crazy highs of 118.  Welcome back to the real world Arizona.  Miss having you in the same county.
I read a book over the week-end.  Not one of the three I have started already.  I wanted a light read.  It was called Rising Tides by Emilie Richards.  Not sure why I purchased it.  I would give it a 2 to a low 3.  It kept be interested.  Did not like it enough to want to talk to someone about it.
Yesterday I spent several hours with my niece, Katie.  Spending time with Katie is always a joy.  It has been over a year since her accident.  She has come so far.  She works so hard!!  The change in her in the last two months is amazing.  She is in new therapy.  They are working on what she does not have.  They put her on a treadmill.  They try to get her to stand.  In the short time she has been going she has already made strides.  She is such a strong person.  I feel humbled by how hard she has to work.  There have been so many difficult times for her since the accident.  She has been able to come back with her tough spirit.  Her attitude can put most of us to shame. 
I have always loved spending time with Katie.  Now even more.  Listening to her tell about what people are doing to try to get help is shocking.  The United States does not make things easy.  Treatments take way too long to get on the market.  Katie has a friend that has been flying out of the country for stem cell treatment.  They take his stem cells from the bone marrow and put them in his spine.  The results have been amazing.  He is able to walk with a walker.  She said it costs him $40,000 a treatment.  Unreal!!  The United States has the ability to give the same treatment.  They have been working with stem cells for years.  Time to stop testing and make it available to people that need the help!
Next week Katie will start driver's education.  She has so much more control and use of her arms and hands.  They will evaluate her and see if she can get back on the road.  They will also say what special equipment she will need to drive.  She already has a van equipped with a lift.  She is able to slide herself into the driver's seat.  This super independent woman is ready to regain some freedom!!  She said she is very anxious to not have to ask for rides.  Asking for anything seems to be one of her huge frustrations.  She lives in a great condo.  Good sized.  Until you fill it with wheelchairs and other equipment.  If anything is out of place, she has to ask for it to be moved so she can get around in her chair.  Does not sound like a big deal.  Until you think about your own life.  We want our spouses to be able to anticipate our needs.  It is hard to ask for help!  Good things to think about on a Monday.  If we can move our own feet, bend over and pick things up, we are way ahead of many people. 
Counting my blessings today.  Maybe it will be the day I face off with that ugly cash register!!
Happy Week That Coco's Opens!!
Skinny, Easy Rider are you still trying to find some joy?  Do not be complacent. No sense in spending your lives being miserable.