Tired

I am looking around at all the things that have been neglected in the home over the past month while I spent my time in the hospital with my son...and I can't do anything about it.  I am just too tired today.  I close my eyes, and drift off to sleep in a matter of seconds. I realize how stressed I have been.  

My body is telling me. 

I am grateful for a God who hears and cares for the little things.  He knows what my needs are. I am too tired to read, so I review in my mind the promises He gives that mean so much to me right now. 

Oh taste and see that the Lord is good! Ps 38:4

Happenings as of late...

Haven't had much time to get down to blogging, but have lots of posts twirl around in my head as I do the "necessary".

The Christmas cactus~blooming a little late~

Free carrots! Had help to peel and cut them.  3 gallons steamed and in freezer.

A visit from the representatives gave a little gift, and interviewed us about some possibilities.

Two 5 gallon buckets of mango sauce

26 Quart size bags

Willing helping hands

Ready for freezer in less than half an hour.

We had not purchased mangoes this summer, so when someone offered free mango sauce, we said YES, and we were blessed!

Water Fall

Droplets on a dead leaf

Droplets on a living leaf

I hear water falling from the sky~uhh I think it is known as rain!?  But since it is hard to catch rain pictures in the dark I can't post any current pictures... The sound of rain hitting the ground wants me to cozy up in front of the fireplace with a good book and surround myself with family.

Morning Beauty

I awoke early enough to drive a few miles to capture the sunrise in solitude. My phone camera does not do it justice.

What we do for excitement

Seems that emergencies happen either on Friday afternoons or Sabbath mornings around here.

While mowing the grass, the water spicket got in the way, and broke off

Fortunately, a plumber friend came to the rescue and fixed it in record time!

Too tired to post

I have been too tired to think lately.  My days are filled with cooking, cleaning, hospital or clinic visits, and encouraging my family, especially my son.  So excuse my absence while I take a nap...zzzz...

Brrrr ~Its Cold~ Relatively Speaking

Taking the chill out of the air

First day we have used the fireplace this year.

The dog followed me around until I figured out what he wanted...for me to get his bed out of the garage! 

(Then he settled in for a long winters nap.)

The one bloom on our small cactus plant...almost a month after its name.

The wind chill factor was below freezing, though the temperature was above freezing. A few family members thought it was great.... *not me*! If there had only been snow....but drizzly rain... was yuck.

All in a Day

Babysitting my favorite kids

Making batches of waffles for freezer

Laundry--8 loads

Making bread

Add a 3 mile walk= a productive day.

Small Pleasures

A dove sitting on  eggs

an ice cold fruit smoothie on a hot day

Dog sitting

We are caring for a neighbors Shih Tzu for the day.  This dog loves attention...and more!  A member of our family once wanted one of these breeds. This one has beautiful markings, but in my opinion needs a haircut...
Thankfully it does not shed hair. He is active and alert to everything that goes on around the house.

Today's Pleasures

Bread almost ready for the oven

Fresh picked tomatoes