In town, but not here - yet

 I 'saw' that the daughter and SIL made it into town last night - but never called to let me know.  I did a 360 check and saw that they had made it.  People think that my daughter calls me for just about everything. Trust me, I am not on her mind.  I did check with them when they were about 1/2 way here, I think and asked if they thought they would come here for the night - but was told no, they were going to pick up their granddaughter and then to go a hotel.  I get it.  And that's fine.  We still stayed up until about 10PM watching movies.  And even with going to bed late - I was mind-awake at 3AM!  I tossed and turned until about 4AM, then finally got up and came in here.  Sat with the light off for awhile.  Turned it on and read some - and then fell asleep after hubby got up and brought my coffee in.  I slept sound, too.  I wasn't ready to get up or wake up and I am still struggling to be a bit coherent. You know, that foggy, drugged, sleepy head feeling.  I had left the lid on my coffee and surprisingly, it is still pretty warm.  And it's Saturday.  

I have lots to do today - and one of the main ones is get a message started for next Sunday as I speak at the RV park.  March is the last month that I do that.  I actually have 3 this month.  March 8, March 15, and the last Sunday in March.  I can do one twice as one is at the other RV park - but I do need to get at least two this within a short time.  I had one, and had a rough draft, but as I read through it the other day, I just didn't care for it; wasn't feeling it; so now need to find another one.  I will get the phone call from the lay leader either today or tomorrow so need to get a title and a scripture before then. I can put it together next week. Or get busy and work hard on it today!

The daughter should be coming over tonight to sleep here - and then head back to Clovis on Sunday morning.  With us going to the noon church service now, we won't have to rush around to get ready while they are.  We'll be able to visit a bit. And, if they want, maybe we will have time to grab a breakfast at Denny's or something.  Or maybe I'll just pick up donuts at Bosa donuts and let that be it.  But then, they are diabetic so probably should give them donuts, huh!  I'll figure it out.  I do need to go to the grocery some time today and pick up a few things.  Not for them, for us.

I see that we have attacked Iran, along with Israel.  It's scary - who wants WWIII started - who wants their sons/daughters, grandsons/granddaughters sent off to war?  Pray that an agreement will be reached and this horrendous bombing will stop - and that it doesn't come here.

I had my vision tested yesterday.  I guess my vision has changed somewhat - Dr. Smith (yes, his name) was very nice and explains things to me and I really like that.  He even went back 5-6 years and showed me what his vision was then - and what it is now - wow - big change!  And he said it had changed from last year.  He asked me about how often did I wear my glasses.  I told him I wear them for computer, reading, and driving - but other than that - don't wear them.  He got after me (seriously!) and told me I needed to wear my glasses all the time, ESPECIALLY while driving!  I can see distance good since the cataract surgery - but still have to wear glasses because of my drivers license says I do.  Anyway - the change looks significant enough I may be wearing glasses more often.  I did get a new pair of glasses and they will be transition again.  They will be a little bigger than my latest pair as I need more 'reading space' than what I have on these.  I sure hope they work out well.  I haven't worn these that much as I keep having to put my head up so I can read from the bottom (which is why I got the bigger ones rather than narrow) and it annoys me.  Anyway- the new glasses should be here in 2-3 weeks.  They are really quick.  I walked out paying only $140 for a new pair of glasses.  $35 was for a refraction test - which is where they take a photo of the retina - and Dr. Smith always goes over every detail, the veins, the way it looks, etc.  Really interesting.  My VSP insurance - which I pay for the best program - covered quite a bit - they gave me a receipt and the actual bill for everything was over $1100.  I can't even imagine!  AND they gave me my prescription in case I ever wanted to send off and have another pair made somewhere else.  Will see how these work out.  I may as well wear them all the time - I can't even read off my phone without glasses so I'm always looking for a pair of reading glasses and have them about everywhere!

Well, I think this is all I have for today - I keep typing and erasing cause I'm trying to 'change my thoughts' and keep them positive.  Some times it is hard, ya know?  Even for me, and I'm usually a positive person.... but some people.... and I'll leave that there!

Take care of you today - step outside and breathe fresh air - it's going to be hot here!  Already listening to complaints about the heat.  "It's too early to be this hot!" UGH  It's going to be a long summer.  Again.  HAH - I love the heat!  After all, I AM inside all day.  Usually wrapped up in a hoodie cause it is chilly back here.

Do something kind for someone today.  Be real. Be honest. Remember the grace that God has extended to you - and extend it to others. (lesson for myself as well)

Blessings!

The touch of His hand.....

 By last night, I felt exhausted.  I don't know why I feel so tired anymore.... I tell myself I'm just being lazy.  But, in reality, is that all it is?  I WAS busy yesterday.. so it was a justified, good, tired.  And I felt so good mentally, about all I did get accomplished.  So what did I do yesterday?

Well.... I worked all day.  I mean desk work.  Hubby had a CT scheduled so when he left, I put together a shoe rack (complete with doors!) that I had purchased for his closet.  It wasn't hard to put together, but it took me awhile to figure out how to place the gadgets to hold it together.   But got it done and 'gave' it to him when he got back.  

I hauled two of our patio chairs that we weren't using over to Ms. Vicky's courtyard (again, while hubby was gone).  I put the cushions on them, took a little wire table over, and set it up in her courtyard that had been totally empty for so long.  I planted flowers in one pot she had and threw away another pot that was totally breaking up.  I pulled a big pot out of our garage and filled it with dirt and planted more flowers and put next to our gate.  I planted two other small pots and took over to Ms. Vicky's to set around her big pot.  I text'd Ms. Vicky and asked if I could fill the clay pot outside her gate and put flowers in it - and she text'd back that I could.  She doesn't know about all the other.  She will be back home from her Nebraska trip on Saturday, she thought.

And I made Shrimp, Corn, and Potato chowder.  And - it was very good.  Hubby and I ate a bowl for dinner and then I called Ms. Diane and took some over to her and visited for a little bit.  Since it was still hot, she had me go ahead and fix her a bowl of it - and she devoured it!  I never know if she eats any more of it after I leave it, but she insists she does.   And I left her enough for a couple bowls.  If she eats it, great! That means she eats something during the day and not waiting until her daughter comes at night.  I am concerned about her not eating as she is a diabetic, but all I can do is take it to her.  Her daughter keeps things in her refrigerator ready to eat for her as well.

So I was busy yesterday - and I loved every minute of it.  Oh - and I cleaned up our courtyard some and moved the chairs around.  All.by.myself.  And it felt good.

But I was exhausted last night - and still this morning when I got up at 4AM.  I settled back in my chair and yes, I fell asleep... and I dreamt.  It was interesting.... I was at a conference of some sort, sitting in the front row, first seat in the aisle.  I had my feet propped up on the stage and I was laying back in my chair.... sound asleep.  I could see myself asleep.  People would go to the stage and talk (about what, I have no idea)... but I slept.  Until this one time... whoever it was that spoke.... when they came down off the stage, they put their hand on my shoulder (was I snoring too loud?), and kept on walking.  That touch woke me this morning, as I sat here in my chair.  I felt a hand on my right shoulder; not shaking me awake, but just a gentle touch.

I heard hubby moving about and knew he would be bringing my coffee in soon.  But here in my room, I knew I was alone.... at least of people in human form.  Jesus is always with me and I like to believe that He put His hand on my shoulder to awaken me, that I had things to read and things to do for this day to get started.  What was the dream all about?  I have no idea.  But I love that He allowed me to sleep about a half hour more, then by the touch of His hand, awoken me to begin the day.  

Today I pick Ms. Amy up about 12:30PM to bring her back to her home so that she can meet the movers here.  She is planning ahead and wants to get a cost on what it would be to take some of her things to Florida when she moves there, which she is waiting on the final word from the assisted living there to tell her they are done fixing the place up from the the Hurricane that flooded it earlier this year.  She will be on the 2nd floor so not much needed to be done there, but there was quite a bit of water on the first floor and a lot of repairs that needed to be made.  She's still hoping for May, but it may be June as well.  In the meantime, I do what I can for her.  

My boss laughs at me because I call my neighbors my 'community project'.  But I do enjoy these women and love to do things for them when I can.  I got to thinking about it this morning... is this the ministry I am now called to?  For this moment in time, perhaps.  

Galatians 5:14 (NKJV):  "For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: "You shall love your neighbor as yourself."

I think I got a spider bite on my wrist yeserday while I was working outside - or perhaps in hubby's closet!  It's itchy and red and has a hard center.  I'll find a bandaid and put raw honey on it and place on it - that should help.  I use raw honey for a lot of scratches and bites, and it heals it up (usually) fairly quick.  I love the 'old wives tales' that still work.  I don't remember most of them anymore, but when I do, I use them.  I may even have a book somewhere about them - or not.  I don't use the herbs or poultices, but raw honey - yeah I can do that.  I use that for boils too and it removes them in just a few days.  I remember when my middle child used to get boils on his back and his father would make him lay down so that he could pop them.  Our son would scream at the pain of them being popped, but his father would persist until he got them to pop open.  We never did know what caused them.  I know I read afterwards - and I think we actually did use them at one time, was raw uncured bacon.  You place the bacon over the boil and in time it will pull the white core out where you can just pick it off.  

I really ought to write down some of these 'old wives tales' as they come back to mind.  Ought to and doing it are two different things.

I've rambled on enough this morning so will hush - I have another project I want to get done - without hubby, hopefully - but need to work today as well.  I checked and I have about 30 emails for work already this morning.  Sigh. Sometimes they are never ending.  But, I'll get them caught up quickly; hopefully they won't be giving me much work to do.  Most are meeting acceptances for my bosses.  Or other executive assistants wanting time slots for meetings and I have to check calendars for when my bosses are available.  Oh well, all in a day's work, right?

Hope that YOUR day is simply amazing and that you are able to accomplish all that your heart desires.

Blessings!