A Controlled Burn was happening yesterday. By evening, our town was practically dripping in heavy smoke. This is one of the few curses of life in P-town.
After the events of earlier this week, I needed to just randomly take pictures.
Pears, old roses kept for posterity and a few other silly things that I haven’t posted.
It’s been a nice “friend” week. THANK GOD for friends!
I’m thankful for understanding and compassionate friends. Why is it that friends love you better than a family member? I’ve been feeling snubbed by a family member. Maybe because I am different, simple, and don’t live the fancy life and my taste veers to the old and charming. Blah!
Tomorrow evening, we’re going to babysit the beautiful, funny and charming 5 Grandwonders! Jonathan and Tara need a date night. I offered this opportunity to Tara and she seemed so happy to say yes! I pray the weather will not ruin it for them! We’re supposed to get some messy, cold weather. Speaking of…
Rain! Oh, a parking lot smells SO good when the first bunch of sprinkles hits it. Tonight, everything is beautifully wet. And hopefully, the pine forests are recovering from the burn and the dry spell we’ve had.
Tonight, we were watching Young Sherlock Holmes. I nearly vomited and sobbed when it came to a sacrificial ceremony…I had to get up and leave the room. What a horrible stupid movie. Anything satanic gets me emotionally and physically upset. Thankfully, Rich felt bad about choosing such a bad movie. He/we had NO IDEA it was going to have that horrendous content. My reaction, however, pretty much proves that yes, something like that may have happened to me and my younger sister when we were little, living in PA. She has said it happened and I never could remember, but I had some bad dreams and reactions. I am more than thankful that because of Jesus and the power of his comfort, I can get over this and not let it consume my life.
Pears are so pretty and I liked how they look on that plate. I know some people who don’t like the texture, but I really love them.
A question presented on TV…Are you addicted to the computer? My only addiction, I realize, is this: does anyone care enough about me to respond to me? I care enough about people to respond to them. The caring, the attention…the love. That’s what I need. Probably because here in the little house, I feel somewhat deprived. And some days, it’s way more than somewhat. But a certain someone is aware as of this evening that the little wife needs him to engage….emotionally!
My friend Laura S. is selling a product called Nerium. It’s a formula for the face to fade the fine lines and age spots and some scarring. I’ve been trying it out…of course, it’ll take a good 2 months to see results. I don’t mind a few much deserved wrinkles! There are a few things on my face that I’d like to get rid of though. Like the dog bite scar, the acne scars, the big pores and maybe some of the canyons in my forehead.
Hair. Good grief. I’m thankful I still have it! The color issue is bugging me. More grey than ever is appearing along my part line. Should I just go grey? I love Mom’s hair. She still has some dark hair and some grey. It looks pretty and soft. After she went through chemo for breast cancer a few years ago, we wondered how her hair would be. She’s VERY fortunate to have what grew through.
Bucket List. Who came up with that term? Anyway, I’m writing a new list. Like, I want to know how it feels to drive a luxury car. So, test driving a luxury car would be on the list. Maybe my sister would let me drive her new Mercedes. I don’t WANT one, of course. I simply want to know how it feels to drive one. Silly me.
Dear God, I just really wish that you would allow David Kessener to be completely relieved of that awful Lyme disease. There are SO many hurting, suffering people. You know I come to you often, pleading for relief for these people.
Christmas will be very different this year. Hopefully joyful, despite very few material things. I do need to get my Christmas shoebox together for Samaritan’s Purse. It IS better to give than to receive!
The Melatonin is hitting. Hallelujah! Sleep will feel so very nice tonight.
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Hi, Gail — I love this chatty post — we’ve had rain for the last day, and it will go on for another tomorrow. It’s so good to have it be a little cooler and not so dry. And I’m loving the early evenings — didn’t think I would, but that earlier-to-bed feels so very good this year.
@slmret - Earlier to bed DOES feel good! Or, at least earlier tucked into home in the Comfees! I was ready for bed at 7:30! Have a good night, Janet. I hope the rain helps you sleep. It does help me!
@Richgem - I’ve actually been in bed before 9 several nights recently — not like me, as I’m usually up till about 10:30~ The rain does help with the sleep, too, except when it wakes me in the middle of the night!!! And tonight the cool feels pretty good !
I’ve been praying for David too. Have you ever met the family? I haven’t, but would love too. I have to admit I’m addicted to the computer. I don’t enjoy watching TV at night like hubby does.
So I come in here, into my little computer room/closet, and the TV is just background noise.. Hair! Oh my. I dyed mine from the time I was in my early 50′s until I was about 60. ( Because I had a son in kindergarten, and people thought I was his grandmother.) I don’t mind it being gray. It used to be curly and now it is straight. I’ve been on coumadin since I had the stroke last year, and now it is very thin, and I’ve getting bald spots. Ugh! Guess I should be grateful that I had no lasting effects from the stroke, and I am. It’s just that I don’t know what to do with my hair to make it look presentable. Hope you slept well last night, and considering the time difference, hope you are still asleep.
I’ve been going to bed a little earlier myself the last couple of nights too. Sometimes you just need the extra sleep.
Friends I think are better because you get to pick each other, ha! Family you just get what you get.
I’ve had similar thoughts about family members and finally came to the realization the other day, I think it’s because they have different expectations than a friend.
….There are a few things on my face that I’d like to get rid of though.
Like….
the canyons in my forehead…. lol, I’ve never heard them called that and it took me a min to understand
I’m thankful for xanga friends like you too
Have fun with the grandwonders!
i know what it’s like to be snubbed. no fun. so i’m with you—THANK GOD for friends!
your mention of a new bucket list made me chuckle…and feel curious! what else is on there gail?!!!
i’ll share mine haha if you share yours. but i’ll need to write it quick. i only have it on a mental post it note.
i am so sorry for the upsetting movie and what it evoked. sorry too for what happened to you as a child. and yet also…
shouting victoriously with you that He is Greater! and for who you are today. love.
@ata_grandma - Yes, I’ve met David and his parents. There is something special and wonderful about David. The best way I know how to explain it is that you can so easily see Jesus through him. Jenny and Bob are also amazing and we shared some special moments with them I wish everyone could meet them. I also had the privilege of meeting slmret (Janet) and Mary Hurlbut, who is Jenny’s sister. We were ALL together on the beach one day and it was just plain fabulous to be with them! I hated to have to say goodbye. ~~~~ You are so blessed to not have lasting effects from your stroke. Those things are scary! My dear, sweet little Aunt had one last year and has recovered well. I suppose the meds do weird things to hair; some hairstylists ask their new clients if they’re on any meds. I love playing with my mom’s hair. I styled it for my nephew’s wedding last year and she looked stylishly beautiful. I think it really helps if you have a quality cut and a decent shampoo. I did sleep fairly well last night ’til a pain shot through my ankle and woke me up! It’s always somethin’, isn’t it? ( 8 It’s been fun chatting with you!
@aSeriesofFortunateEvents - You’re funny! Yes, we do get to pick our friends! I also wish we could pick our neighbors! Getting a little extra sleep is such a sanity saver!
@redladybug18 - You’re so right about family having different expectations…they do! Some of my friends have helped ME become a better family member..And, my dear, I think your face is gorgeous the way it is! And I’ve seen you IN Person! You are so pretty and have nothing to worry about, (my opinion, of course) Hugs to you!
@down_onthefarm - I thank God for YOU and that you are such a good friend and a wonderful, compassionate listener…someone who can mentally put herself into my shoes and then know how to pray about “stuff” “junk”, etc. Yes, God IS greater than all that carp (yes, I meant to type CARP cuz I don’t do cr__.) and He carries us along to the next day….And my bucket list goes on and on. I want to deliver flowers to people and see the surprise and joy on their faces. I should just do my next post on the new Bucket List, right? I’m so ready to read what’s on YOUR list! I love you bunches!
Sweet Gail. I praise God he knits us together like he does. I am sorry about that movie,and anything in childhood, sounds grieving. Yet, as you say, Our Lord is greater! I know that I react to darkness sometimes because God gave me a compassionate nature. We can love while pointing to the light. Thank you for your love and prayers for David. We keep believing these hard days will pass, yet keep saying, “now Lord please!”
You make me wish my mom lived closer. I really need a date night myself! You grands are such blessings!