It is HOT and Humid. I am intraverting today.
That is all
That is all
Monday, June 30, 2014
Saturday, June 28, 2014
Saturday
Garage Sales!! + rest of day
Its that time of year for garage sales.
I had a great plan for today.The list of yard sales that looked great but ... It didn't work. My map was way off. I visited two that were in sketchy neighborhoods and decided that was that, no more from my list. BUT there was a huge sign at the intersection so I decided to just see what I could find. An entire neighborhood was having a sale,20 homes or more. I parked at one end and walked most of it. I found some craft stuff, a few odds and ends and one shelf that I am planning to recycle into something new. Once there I headed to the other side of town and across for the craft store ....
Across the street a church was having their rummage sale . I got slightly side tracked.The people were helpful, it was well organized and .. They were doing $2 a bag , whatever you can stuff into the bag counted ( and they meant stuffed). I got 2 bags, one with mostly books about embroidery and the other mostly jeans. The denim is for a quilt. The books are for inspiration, ideas,and instruction. And I found a mostly finished embroidery project that just needs background stitching done. Its all fill stitch , I can do that. I am excited to see how it turns out.
After the church sale I went to the craft store and got a few odds and ends.
Time for lunch. Then home for 2 hours to work on newsletter and slides for church in the morning.Then over to the civic center for an event. The chicken and the cupcakes were very good. Mom was exhausted so I brought her home and now its back to work on the slides. Plus planning a few ideas.
Its that time of year for garage sales.
I had a great plan for today.The list of yard sales that looked great but ... It didn't work. My map was way off. I visited two that were in sketchy neighborhoods and decided that was that, no more from my list. BUT there was a huge sign at the intersection so I decided to just see what I could find. An entire neighborhood was having a sale,20 homes or more. I parked at one end and walked most of it. I found some craft stuff, a few odds and ends and one shelf that I am planning to recycle into something new. Once there I headed to the other side of town and across for the craft store ....
Across the street a church was having their rummage sale . I got slightly side tracked.The people were helpful, it was well organized and .. They were doing $2 a bag , whatever you can stuff into the bag counted ( and they meant stuffed). I got 2 bags, one with mostly books about embroidery and the other mostly jeans. The denim is for a quilt. The books are for inspiration, ideas,and instruction. And I found a mostly finished embroidery project that just needs background stitching done. Its all fill stitch , I can do that. I am excited to see how it turns out.
After the church sale I went to the craft store and got a few odds and ends.
Time for lunch. Then home for 2 hours to work on newsletter and slides for church in the morning.Then over to the civic center for an event. The chicken and the cupcakes were very good. Mom was exhausted so I brought her home and now its back to work on the slides. Plus planning a few ideas.
Monday, June 23, 2014
A Monday-ish Post
Its Monday,
I don't have much to write at the moment but I decided to at least put fingers to keys and start.
On Sunday in church we talked about Samson and Delilah. Our Object lesson was on Scissors, a simple tool that made an impact of the future of 2 nations.
Saturday I went with my family to the St Louis Art museum.We got there a little early and walked around the park.Once again I was blessed with a great parking spot. I think we saw about 1/3rd of the museum. I liked the Flowers of the Four Seasons in Chinese and Japanese Art exhibit.There was soo much to see. I didn't even get my sketch pad out because I couldn't decided where to look.
One the main level there were Gates from an abby(?), they were massive; had stars inlaid in the muliticolored wood work, it was beautiful. They had 2 sets of doors, 1 regular sized door a person could go out and then the actual hinged gates that were attached to the wall. I couldn't have done them justice sketching.
I'm not sure what else to write. Maybe more later today, if not tommorrow.
Peace to all
I don't have much to write at the moment but I decided to at least put fingers to keys and start.
On Sunday in church we talked about Samson and Delilah. Our Object lesson was on Scissors, a simple tool that made an impact of the future of 2 nations.
Saturday I went with my family to the St Louis Art museum.We got there a little early and walked around the park.Once again I was blessed with a great parking spot. I think we saw about 1/3rd of the museum. I liked the Flowers of the Four Seasons in Chinese and Japanese Art exhibit.There was soo much to see. I didn't even get my sketch pad out because I couldn't decided where to look.
One the main level there were Gates from an abby(?), they were massive; had stars inlaid in the muliticolored wood work, it was beautiful. They had 2 sets of doors, 1 regular sized door a person could go out and then the actual hinged gates that were attached to the wall. I couldn't have done them justice sketching.
I'm not sure what else to write. Maybe more later today, if not tommorrow.
Peace to all
Monday, June 16, 2014
Fathers Day-Belated
Lets get this done 1st.
I have an amazing Dad. He has been deployed overseas,been home, been gone and is now home every fathers day. I am blessed. My dad has always been encouraging. My dad read to me.. A lot.My mom says the first big book he read to me was Moby Dick, followed by Ivanhoe. I now have a love of reading. If I have wanted to try something(within reason) he was all for it. I have jumped off mountains, gone canoeing on river trips, worked for the mouse and have traveled the world.
One of the things my dad still says is " try your best, God has the Rest," I don't know if that is something he made up or if he is quoting someone else,but it does not matter. Its OK to fail. I tried. Some of the recipes that I have attempted, for example, have been great, others, A HUGE flop.But its okay, I tried.
When I was a kid, he used to tell me it was okay if I dyed my hair purple as long as it was clean and tidy. I have yet to dye it purple, but knowing I could was amazing.
I went to camp every summer and he would write me stories in letter format and give them to my counselor to be handed out one day at a time.It kept me connect to my family while they were moving, it was also fun.
I grew up, now, he is my sounding board when I am writing papers and sermons, my place to vent, the proof- reader of all my papers, and he gives me suggestions when I get stuck. He understands that I need time to myself, and lets me have it.
He is my dad, and I am glad that I still have him.
But....For me fathers day is complicated.
I have my "Dad" but I also have had Godly men in my life who have made an impact. Some of them are no longer on earth and some still are still here. Fathers day is a chance to remember them as well. Some of them knew a little girl who missed her dad while he was deployed,they all kept me out of trouble, they challenged my beliefs and they blessed me with their time and attention. I know my mom appreciated it too. So to those men : Thank You and Happy Fathers day.
There is a 3rd father for me. God, he has been there through everything.
The ups and downs. The Good, The Bad and the Ugly. Even though there have been rough spots, God has always been there for me. I don't know how I would have handled some of the curve balls these last few years without him. Fathers day is/was a good day to remember my commitment to Him
Every Day is a gift. Use it wisely. Talk to your father. Heavenly and Earthly if possible. For those of you whose dad is no longer on earth, share Happy stories if you have them. Because, Believe it or not, every person you encounter, good or bad makes an impact in your life. That means you make an impact also. Be a good impact. Encourage each other and live life to the fullest.
Peace to all.
I have an amazing Dad. He has been deployed overseas,been home, been gone and is now home every fathers day. I am blessed. My dad has always been encouraging. My dad read to me.. A lot.My mom says the first big book he read to me was Moby Dick, followed by Ivanhoe. I now have a love of reading. If I have wanted to try something(within reason) he was all for it. I have jumped off mountains, gone canoeing on river trips, worked for the mouse and have traveled the world.
One of the things my dad still says is " try your best, God has the Rest," I don't know if that is something he made up or if he is quoting someone else,but it does not matter. Its OK to fail. I tried. Some of the recipes that I have attempted, for example, have been great, others, A HUGE flop.But its okay, I tried.
When I was a kid, he used to tell me it was okay if I dyed my hair purple as long as it was clean and tidy. I have yet to dye it purple, but knowing I could was amazing.
I went to camp every summer and he would write me stories in letter format and give them to my counselor to be handed out one day at a time.It kept me connect to my family while they were moving, it was also fun.
I grew up, now, he is my sounding board when I am writing papers and sermons, my place to vent, the proof- reader of all my papers, and he gives me suggestions when I get stuck. He understands that I need time to myself, and lets me have it.
He is my dad, and I am glad that I still have him.
But....For me fathers day is complicated.
I have my "Dad" but I also have had Godly men in my life who have made an impact. Some of them are no longer on earth and some still are still here. Fathers day is a chance to remember them as well. Some of them knew a little girl who missed her dad while he was deployed,they all kept me out of trouble, they challenged my beliefs and they blessed me with their time and attention. I know my mom appreciated it too. So to those men : Thank You and Happy Fathers day.
There is a 3rd father for me. God, he has been there through everything.
The ups and downs. The Good, The Bad and the Ugly. Even though there have been rough spots, God has always been there for me. I don't know how I would have handled some of the curve balls these last few years without him. Fathers day is/was a good day to remember my commitment to Him
Every Day is a gift. Use it wisely. Talk to your father. Heavenly and Earthly if possible. For those of you whose dad is no longer on earth, share Happy stories if you have them. Because, Believe it or not, every person you encounter, good or bad makes an impact in your life. That means you make an impact also. Be a good impact. Encourage each other and live life to the fullest.
Peace to all.
Saturday, June 14, 2014
Saturday Fun
I drove to St Louis today. Without directions and ... I did not get lost.
We,( Mom, hubs and Me,) went to the St Louis Botanical Garden. It's Amazing!
God is good, He provided a great parking spot for me :) And...a complete stranger walked up to us and gave us her extra tickets while we were in line.(thank YOU!) The weather was perfect,
I got tons of Vitamin D3.
There was plenty of space to walk around even though it was busy. There is so much to see there. We did not see it all today but, we will be back. The garden is working on redoing their roses, I will be excited to see those done.
The Victorian House Garden is incredible,but one of my favorite displays was called a "pincushion garden". They are cool, and environmentally friendly. I hope my pictures turn out.
The Japanese Garden was amazing. The people watching was pretty entertaining as well. The Koi fish bridge was compared to piranhas feeding by someone I love, when asked if that referred to the fish or people, the response was BOTH.
However,everyone we met today was polite and very helpful.
Sorry Denver, but, St Louis has you beat big time comparing the botanical gardens of each city. Next time I visit the Garden in STL, I am bringing a better camera, my phone just does not capture the wonder of all the plant life.
We,( Mom, hubs and Me,) went to the St Louis Botanical Garden. It's Amazing!
God is good, He provided a great parking spot for me :) And...a complete stranger walked up to us and gave us her extra tickets while we were in line.(thank YOU!) The weather was perfect,
I got tons of Vitamin D3.
There was plenty of space to walk around even though it was busy. There is so much to see there. We did not see it all today but, we will be back. The garden is working on redoing their roses, I will be excited to see those done.
The Victorian House Garden is incredible,but one of my favorite displays was called a "pincushion garden". They are cool, and environmentally friendly. I hope my pictures turn out.
The Japanese Garden was amazing. The people watching was pretty entertaining as well. The Koi fish bridge was compared to piranhas feeding by someone I love, when asked if that referred to the fish or people, the response was BOTH.
However,everyone we met today was polite and very helpful.
Sorry Denver, but, St Louis has you beat big time comparing the botanical gardens of each city. Next time I visit the Garden in STL, I am bringing a better camera, my phone just does not capture the wonder of all the plant life.
Thursday, June 12, 2014
Learning
Well , I have decided to learn something "crafty"- Shocking I know.
I am learning how to embroider, its relaxing and I can focus for extended periods of time. I purchased a book, found a few amazing web sites and got started. There is sooo much out there. One of the first things I noticed was that every single place said to start with a sampler, not just a sampler, but one You, the person doing the embroidery designed.
I now have a problem... I have in my head not 1 sampler but 12.
One at a time,the first one is an Einstein quote and then a few simple shapes to start. The other samplers,however could be incredible IF I can actually get them from my head to the fabric... But I am getting ahead of myself.
Mom actually had to tell me to move it a the craft store.Talk about a role reversal, I used to be the one in a hurry. O well. I am learning to see things differently. Tattoos for example, are great inspiration for an embroidery piece. Simple outlines, odd shapes etc, are great. I am getting better at most of the basic stitches, some of them are still giving me fits. Mom says " it takes the 4 P's, Prayer , Practice ,Perseverance and Patience".
Well that's an idea.... 4 P's in Embroidery.. make that 13 Samplers..
For this week,
One stitch at a time, one breath at a time, one day at a time.
I am learning how to embroider, its relaxing and I can focus for extended periods of time. I purchased a book, found a few amazing web sites and got started. There is sooo much out there. One of the first things I noticed was that every single place said to start with a sampler, not just a sampler, but one You, the person doing the embroidery designed.
I now have a problem... I have in my head not 1 sampler but 12.
One at a time,the first one is an Einstein quote and then a few simple shapes to start. The other samplers,however could be incredible IF I can actually get them from my head to the fabric... But I am getting ahead of myself.
Mom actually had to tell me to move it a the craft store.Talk about a role reversal, I used to be the one in a hurry. O well. I am learning to see things differently. Tattoos for example, are great inspiration for an embroidery piece. Simple outlines, odd shapes etc, are great. I am getting better at most of the basic stitches, some of them are still giving me fits. Mom says " it takes the 4 P's, Prayer , Practice ,Perseverance and Patience".
Well that's an idea.... 4 P's in Embroidery.. make that 13 Samplers..
For this week,
One stitch at a time, one breath at a time, one day at a time.
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Doctors Results for ME
So, The results are in...
I went to the Dr for some normal yearly testing. But I was also having some concerning issues and decided to mention them to the doctor to see if we could figure out what was going on.
I had hair falling out,I was exhausted, my temps were nuts, ect.. My first thought was my thyroid due to family history.. So I asked my Doctor to test it, he agreed but added other tests to just be sure. The nurse called me on Monday.. Everything except 1 test came back normal.
My thyroid is NORMAL!!
My Vitamin D, however was very very low.. 13.8 or so and it should optimally be 50 or better. I get to take lots of D3 for 3 months, I am excited that it is hopefully going to be that easy to fix .. In 3 months I get my blood drawn again. If everything looks good, I can make other plans.
Sunday, June 8, 2014
Update and Thoughts
Today is the 1st time in a while I have had time to myself. Its slightly weird!
I am making lunch while Mom and Dad run errands. I have a whole 2 hours to myself :) We are having meatloaf and greens for "lunch".
Many of you know that my mom has had rough few months.It has been a full month since she woke up with no hearing.
Everyone is adjusting slowly to the hearing loss, she is completely deaf in her left ear.
We, as a family, are in the process of learning what works and what does not.
We WILL be learning ASL.
Common questions include : Is she going to get her hearing back, NO. Hearing aids? NO. Cochlear implants? No, her cochlear is non functional. Surgery?, not worth it at this point.
Are there any options, yes, but right now we are in the waiting game
The big issue is balance, it has lead to some interesting moments. Down the stairs to church, down the hallway, wherever we go. The escalator was a fun learning experience :) It has gotten better.
It will be at least 6 months until she can possibly drive, more testing will be required to clear her for that.
God has a funny sense of humor. Until all of this happened I was not a confident driver, Guess what? I am now.
Laughter has become more common in our house, something I did not expect. But (at least in our family) it is better to laugh than to cry. In this last month there have been some silly mistakes like leaning into her Left(non hearing) ear to whisper to her,( oops) she can't hear me. I'm sure as we continue there will be more silly mistakes and probably some tears of frustration,but I am confident that no matter what happens in the end it will all work out.
So for now, I am excited to see where God is leading.
I am making lunch while Mom and Dad run errands. I have a whole 2 hours to myself :) We are having meatloaf and greens for "lunch".
Many of you know that my mom has had rough few months.It has been a full month since she woke up with no hearing.
Everyone is adjusting slowly to the hearing loss, she is completely deaf in her left ear.
We, as a family, are in the process of learning what works and what does not.
We WILL be learning ASL.
Common questions include : Is she going to get her hearing back, NO. Hearing aids? NO. Cochlear implants? No, her cochlear is non functional. Surgery?, not worth it at this point.
Are there any options, yes, but right now we are in the waiting game
The big issue is balance, it has lead to some interesting moments. Down the stairs to church, down the hallway, wherever we go. The escalator was a fun learning experience :) It has gotten better.
It will be at least 6 months until she can possibly drive, more testing will be required to clear her for that.
God has a funny sense of humor. Until all of this happened I was not a confident driver, Guess what? I am now.
So for now, I am excited to see where God is leading.
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