I see our neighbors out in their courtyard this morning, looking over their plants. I saw they had bought a couple more that are still in pots, so I'm guessing they are going to get those planted this morning. They sure are a fussy couple. Always out raking around their bushes out front, the yard, etc. Amusing. Us? We have no control over those bushes and the HOA doesn't care either. Maybe if I really wanted to go out and clean through them, and get the weeds out from between the bushes I could... but not in this hot weather! I barely go out front to water the plants - some of which are definitely dying. Wilmer, the 'landscaper' who always worked on Ms. Amy's yard, is coming out this morning and we will have him trim back the lemon tree (did I tell you this yesterday?) and the bush next to my window here, and I think I will ask him to take out this rose bush that was here when we came. It's nearly dead, I think, from the heat. I didn't like the roses on it; they were just not roses, in my opinion of them. I know it has a lot of stickers on it and I hate for him to get 'stuck' - but better him than me, right? Oh yeah, I need to find the 'translate' icon on my phone - it's easier to talk to him. He and I get along fine, I can understand much of what he says, but hubby gets frustrated with him because he can't understand what he's saying. Ms. Vicki wants him to come pull weeds at her house as well. Only this time we will hold on to the money before he gets it. She told us the last time he was out that he didn't pull all the weeds but took the money. Yeah, not going to happen this time. Yep, our neighbor is digging in the dirt in the courtyard; going to plant the plants. You needed to know that - right?
I got a text yesterday that we have a great grandson that was born yesterday. Hopefully this new mom and baby - and dad - are doing ok. Not much information was forthcoming, but I did find out the name - and I like it. I wonder where they got it. My grandson's older sister was always sending me photos when she went in, after delivery, gave the name, where it came from, etc. I feel like I'm having to pull teeth so am just letting the new parents share as they want. I asked for a photo, but it was declined until they felt comfortable in sharing. Perhaps we can meet this new little one soon. New parents are always protective; I get that.
Our neighbors just took a small cactus plant out of the ground and dropped into the trash bin. I have news for her - unless she puts it in a bag, the trash people will not take it. See what happens when I open up my shutters and sit at the computer in the mornings and the neighbors come out? I get to see it all! LOL I wonder if they realize I'm watching them?
Friday afternoon was long and boring. I had a couple meetings to schedule, but other than that, I didn't do anything. Zip. Nada. Nothing. My male boss shut down at noon so it was very quiet. My favorite boss kind of stepped away about 2PM.
We don't have anything 'special' planned for this weekend. At least that I know of. When I come out of here, will figure out something for breakfast; probably ham and eggs today. After that - read, I'm guessing. Too bad it's too hot to go out and sit on our new patio furniture. I need to go to Sam's Club and get hubby some Gatorade. He's the only one who drinks it. If I buy 'my' green tea - he drinks it too. "I get tired of the taste of water!" Wah. Water is good for you. And that's all I'll say about that, cause I ended up erasing what I did write. Sigh. I'm trying not to be sarcastic; will leave that up to my oldest son. :-)
I could be productive today and clean out my t-shirts and get rid of the old, faded, stained, and holey ones - in spite of who gave it to me. I could.... I should.... or I could find something else to make/bake that I shouldn't eat.
The youngest in his travels is today heading to Kingman for his best friend to see his brother and sister who live there. He made it to St John last night - and that has a story in itself that I will leave alone - so Kingman today, and will head back home tomorrow. He says he is delaying it as much as he can. HAH. I called him out this past week as we chatted. I have enjoyed him calling me every day to let me know where they were and how things were going. He said his wife is cleaning house because she knows he is mad at her... but things will not change. He will not change. Only God can save him from his self-destruction. His dad was never like this and would never be. He had too much respect for himself and for others.
I've wondered recently if I shared with my oldest the correct information on where his dad was in Army training. He did basic training at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri, and his AIT training at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma. My in-laws and I went to Ft. Leonard Wood for his 'graduation' from basic training. First time I had ever been out of state. Funny how hearing a word brings up memories. I heard 'Ft Sill' in a movie the other day and it triggered these thoughts. Oh well, I know my son reads this nearly daily, so if I didn't tell him, he now knows.
Philippians 1:3 (NKJV): I thank my God upon every remembrance of you,
For some people, they feel that any remembrance of anyone, especially those they do not care for, is an annoyance at times. But have you stopped to think that when a person comes to remembrance, perhaps God is bringing them to mind so that you will pray for them? That you would not curse them, but that you would bless them? I have fallen out of that 'habit', I will admit. It used to be that every time I thought of someone, I would whisper a blessing (in my mind) or a prayer (depending on who and what) that God would be with them. It isn't a bad thing! I would hope that when someone thinks of me that they would whisper a prayer or a blessing and not a curse!
It is so easy to put a curse on someone by our words. We have so many generational curses that are projected onto our children and our loved ones. I have fought 'you are stupid', 'you aren't smart enough to....' 'who do you think you are'.... for most of my life. I proved I was smart enough to go to college by going to a community college for some classes. Broke that curse! But we do tend, usually in frustration, throw a curse on someone and we need to stop it. They become what we have called them. I remember many, many years ago I went to the church of a friend/pastor and I called my youngest 'my little monster' because he was all over the place, nearly always causing havoc somewhere. The friend/pastor got after me and told me not to call him that (and I stopped) because what I was calling him, was what he would become. Sigh. Have the words come true? He still causes havoc and is all over the place, isn't he! Big sigh.
I have learned to bless all my children, my grandchildren, and my great grandchildren. In spite of the heartaches I feel from them at times (after all, I want a close relationship and to most, I'm just in their lineage. As you age and get further up the lineage, you will feel it as well), hurt deeply, but I will never stop longing for our relationship to be more than a yearly visit. Not pointing fingers at anyone; I'm limited on what I can do as well. Trust me, if I could, I would make the effort to be involved in a lot of my family's lives. and my mind is floating off in areas it needs to stay out of. Glory to God, I have a mind!
And with that - I'm going to get off here and do a bit more reading with my 2nd cup of coffee, and before I have to go in and cook breakfast.
Take the time to whisper a prayer over your children and grandchildren. Lord knows that all of us need a prayer, a blessing, put over us. We are all needy people, and we all need a relationship with God. So many have turned their back on Him. And all we can do is pray their eyes will be opened to the truth. Hate is a not a good word, nor a good feeling. Pray against those feelings, that love will replace hate. Never stop praying for those you love. Sometimes you are the only one praying for them.
Blessings!
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