The Fam

Even though there are only 7 people in my immediate family, we don't have too many opportunities when we are all together and can get a picture taken. This weekend was one of those times. Here is my family!

St. Joseph Update

Last week I was given a St. Joseph statue from a co-worker of mine. I thought it was very sweet of her to care enough about me selling my house to do that. I debated for a couple days whether or not I should bury it. On Saturday, I decided "What the heck" and buried it in the garden next to the house. No results yet--and I am not holding my breath. Thanks Sheila for being so thoughtful!

Feathery frenzy

Outside of my kitchen window there is a birdbath clamped to the deck rail. On it hangs a "dripper" that drips fresh water constantly. Sunday must be the official bath of the birds. I caught one bath on video and thought I would share it with you.

Sign of old age?

Why is it on the days I could sleep in I can't? I remember asking my Dad why he always got up so early on Saturdays since he had to get up so early on the weekdays. His response was always "That's the way it is when you get old". I guess this is just another sign that I am getting old.

Choir of frogs

I cannot have my windows open at night. The choir of frogs is SO loud that I can't get to sleep. How does something so small make so much noise? Just another one of God's wonders!

Prayers for my Sister

I have one sibling, a sister, and she is my best friend. So often I think about her and marvel at the person she is. She is 2 years younger than me but she has experienced more physical pain in her young life than I ever care to experience. She suffers from degenerative joint disease and arthritis in her back. On top of that, her pelvis is out of alignment by 1 inch. She is not able to do most of the things she wants to do either because it hurts too bad or her mind isn't clear enough because of all of the pain medications she has to take to even move some. The thing that amazes me most is her faith. She often says, even though she is suffering a lot, that she knows God has a plan for her and she is experiencing this for a reason. Sometimes she shares that she wonders how long she has to wait for that plan to be revealed but she is never angry or bitter.

If you feel moved to do so, please pray for her that she would find at least minimal relief--even for a short time. Thanks!

Fitting in

I am finding it challenging to be a 45 year old, single, childless women and trying to figure out where I fit in. Even though I love living in the country, it doesn't give me many opportunites to meet people. All of my neighbors have young kids and just seem to keep to themselves. I am looking for ways to fit in more. Any ideas?

Tranquil Water

What is it about water that makes it so tranquil? It doesn't seem to matter where I am or what type of body of water I am by, I just relax. It can be a lapping waves at a beach on Maui, a small running creek, the "dripper" that hangs on my bird bath. It doesn't matter. Tonight I went on a dinner cruise with some work friends on the St. Croix. Yep--it was tranquil and relaxing. If only I could listen to water every night after work. Any other water lovers out there?

St. Joseph

My house has been on the market since September. I don't have to move but would love for it to sell so I could downsize and not have so much to care for. Some of my co-workers are encouraging me to bury a St. Joseph statue in my yard. Doing this is supposed to help the house selling go faster. I am SO not Catholic. However--when Gerrell was trying to see his house in Hudson back in 2001, he did this and his house sold the next day. My question---is it wrong for me to try this?

Memories of the past

This weekend I spent the majority of the time going through things in the home office. Many of these things were in Gerrell's side of the desk--papers, computer CD's, etc. Yes...I should have done this a long time ago but I couldn't bring myself to do it. I knew it would stir up memories--both painful and happy. On one of the discs, I found a set of pictures from our wedding that a friend of ours took. Our wedding day was such a happy day. I married my soul mate and the man whom I truly believe was a gift from God. Here is a picture that I think truly shows how happy we were. I miss you Sweetheart.