Tuesday, May 18, 2010
One more thing
I almost forgot. The garden looks great because of the rain last night and last weekend! But the most exciting thing was a little tiny tomato. I know. It's late. But we had to wait for the fence to be built before we could plant the garden. The deer have already visited our front flowerbed next to the sidewalk two times since the rain we had Friday night, and today is Tuesday! The deer resistant plants are working pretty well, only a few leaves missing on one Black-eyed Susan, two blossoms chopped off the Verbena, and a few missing petals on a Zinnia! I hope I added to their deterrance (sp?) tonight by sprinkling some ground red pepper on them.
Thawing Out
I just realized a short while ago that my feelings have been slightly paralyzed. My previous posts from almost a year ago help me understand why. Also the memories of going to Houston around this time last year are uncovering the loss that I have buried for self preservation and protection. For going on.
I miss my friend Marilyn often, yet I have a deep peace inside knowing that she is no longer suffering from the struggle to breathe, the sore throat, the lack of strength and energy, and the list goes on. She never gave up the will to live and be well. She had an iron faith. She was a dear friend and I miss her. My peace comes from knowing that when I leave this earth we will meet again at the feet of Jesus. No more sickness. No more weeping. No more frozen feelings. But pure joy! It will be a glorious day!
Meanwhile, may I fulfill the purpose God has for me here on this crazy earth.
I miss my friend Marilyn often, yet I have a deep peace inside knowing that she is no longer suffering from the struggle to breathe, the sore throat, the lack of strength and energy, and the list goes on. She never gave up the will to live and be well. She had an iron faith. She was a dear friend and I miss her. My peace comes from knowing that when I leave this earth we will meet again at the feet of Jesus. No more sickness. No more weeping. No more frozen feelings. But pure joy! It will be a glorious day!
Meanwhile, may I fulfill the purpose God has for me here on this crazy earth.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Garage Space-- one inch at a time
Another day of perfect orbit for Earth! And we had a good hard rain in the middle of the night! Thank you, God! And I had the day off to spend at home, with my continuous quest to find a place for everything, and to put everything in its place, while Jill did the same with her stuff in her room until the next phase comes about.
For what it's worth, the mosaic marbles and chopped pottery plates are all in there very own space, and now there's room for the biking accessories on top of the cabinets. Woo-hoo, one little tiny area organized!
Someday, there will be time for mosaic projects again!
On to jars and vases. Who knew we had so many? Everyday this week the trip to Goodwill has been postponed. When the van is full I'll have to go. 'Til then, there's always one more thing.
It's back to my day job tomorrow. It'll start out early with Prayer Group. Lots of prayers for lots of people who need jobs; Marilyn who needs white blood cell donors and healing from infection in her lungs; and way more children out of school who need supervision and someone who cares where they are going and what they are doing; my sister-in-law who had surgery for a bone spur in her back; and my brother who needs a job; and my s-i-l and b-i-l who need jobs.
And lots of thanks for my husband and daughters for making my life so much fun and interesting.
For what it's worth, the mosaic marbles and chopped pottery plates are all in there very own space, and now there's room for the biking accessories on top of the cabinets. Woo-hoo, one little tiny area organized!
Someday, there will be time for mosaic projects again!
On to jars and vases. Who knew we had so many? Everyday this week the trip to Goodwill has been postponed. When the van is full I'll have to go. 'Til then, there's always one more thing.
It's back to my day job tomorrow. It'll start out early with Prayer Group. Lots of prayers for lots of people who need jobs; Marilyn who needs white blood cell donors and healing from infection in her lungs; and way more children out of school who need supervision and someone who cares where they are going and what they are doing; my sister-in-law who had surgery for a bone spur in her back; and my brother who needs a job; and my s-i-l and b-i-l who need jobs.
And lots of thanks for my husband and daughters for making my life so much fun and interesting.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Today
"You can't have a pity party if you have a thankful heart." That's what I discovered about 10 years ago. But if I was my friend Marilyn, I'd be having a pity party. She's having a very tough time, and I know that God is with her, but she's having a real struggle just breathing these last few days. No, now it's weeks. But she's so strong and so faithful. She'll keep fighting for every breath until the infection clears.
I keep praying for healing. I keep praying for strength. I keep thanking God for her. I keep asking God to forgive me for asking over and over for healing for Marilyn. Now my prayer is that she'll get all the white blood cells that she needs. And thanks for all the people who have white blood cells to give. And thanks for all the matches there will be. And thanks for all the wonderful doctors and nurses at MD Anderson Hospital. And thanks to God for all the tender loving care he sends through all the doctors and nurses, and through Jerald and Elizabeth and Stephanie, and many others.
"This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it!" Somehow, I've got to believe there is joy in every day, and something to be thankful for in every situation.
I keep praying for healing. I keep praying for strength. I keep thanking God for her. I keep asking God to forgive me for asking over and over for healing for Marilyn. Now my prayer is that she'll get all the white blood cells that she needs. And thanks for all the people who have white blood cells to give. And thanks for all the matches there will be. And thanks for all the wonderful doctors and nurses at MD Anderson Hospital. And thanks to God for all the tender loving care he sends through all the doctors and nurses, and through Jerald and Elizabeth and Stephanie, and many others.
"This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it!" Somehow, I've got to believe there is joy in every day, and something to be thankful for in every situation.
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