Friday, April 22, 2011

Raking


The garden has been raked!
Today the sun finally peeked out of the clouds,
and I was able to work in the yard,
before the rain starts again!
I was so incredibly tired afterward,
that I could barely keep my eyes open
through the wonderful dinner V cooked for us tonight!
Salmon with lemon and onion on the grill,
heirloom tomato, pasta,basil and mozz salad,
and cold stone from Hil.

I have wonderful girls!
I have a clean garden, waiting for me to explore again.
I have a family room to paint and flooring to figure out
before friends visit the second week in May.

I have a God who loved me so much that His son died for me today.
I am blessed!

Monday, April 18, 2011

Care Ministry


I am so floored by how blessed I am
with the Care Ministry team members.

Care Ministry is a team that makes meals
for new mommies, folks returning from the hospital,
widow or widowers, or other folks in need.

We are beginning to make meals for the church staff monthly,
hopefully will be able to make snacks for the Recess program,
send cards to those we care for,
meals to include adoption or foster families,
celebrations of life in the church, etc.

We have had one new baby this month and the meals are being
delivered every other day.
We have also had a family who had their youngest in the hospital.
This family has lots of kids.
I tried to divide up duties to help this family out.
I suggested a few people make the meats,
a few make sides and a few make desserts.
I was overwhelmed by the responses of my team
to make complete meals!
Feeding 10 people is a big thing!

I am so thankful for the excitement and love in these women
for our members!

Great Job Care!!!!

Saturday, April 9, 2011

Fun Things


As I was driving home the other day,
I noticed a young boy jumping on a trampoline.
He has his winter coat on.
With wild abandon and a very red face,
he was enjoying every bit of jumping in the sunshine,
this late Spring was allowing.
I smiled as I watched him from the car
at the stop light.

I remembered seeing a young girl
playing in her yard last year.
She wore only socks on her feet, no shoes,
and they were FILTHY!
She could not have been happier.

I remember playing as a child in the neighborhood.
Red Rover, Hide and Seek, and Car Tag.
We built huge snow forts in Ellen Shelley's back yard.
We played hop scotch for hours!
There was a whole crew of us in the neighborhood.
Happily, because of facebook,
I am still in touch with most of them!

We played until dusk and after.
We waited for the big cow bell to be rung by my parents.
Then everyone knew it was time to go in.

I remember sitting on the curb the day Elvis died.
Chip Townes came and brought us that news.
I didn't believe him.

As I get older, fun is different for me.
I love to watch and remember, but.....

Working in the garden this warm afternoon,
I saw the first deep wine peony stalks
peeking from beneath the leaves.
I hunted down the tiny points of the many hostas waking.
The rich black earth feels cool and damp and glorious.
The pink buds on the tree I thought did not survive the winter,
made my heart skip a beat.
The yellow, sunshiney daffodils greet me along the driveway!
This is my heaven!
P.S. I again invite anyone to come
to my garden any time and be refreshed.
I'm hoping for a small pond this year.

Another joy was this week when Joe, Hilary's fella,
invited me to go to the Randy Travis concert with him.
Hil is in Florida, and we were feeling the winter blahs.

Joe is an old soul and loves traditional country.
I listened to Randy Travis when I was first married
and he was just starting out, 25 years ago.
Lordy!

We sat in the third balcony, and I have never been to a better show.
For an old guy, Randy Travis sure does perform!
I believe he sang all of his songs!
He sang for over two hours!
All the band members have been with him 18-33 years.
I remembered most all of the words to his songs.
I could not believe it!

I saw Elton John in Houston in the early 80's,
Sha na na in high school,
Hall and Oates, and Richard Harris' Camelot
with my best friend Beth,
More than a few country concerts in Alabama
with Ann Margaret and Sissy,
when the girls were young and the heat was oh so hot.
Many Christian artists when the girls were teens
at the youth group events.
And I am happy to say,
that I know the pop group The Switch very well.
They spent many a night on my family room floor
while passing through on tours.

It's nice to know that having fun can take so many paths!
I am blessed!

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Finished with Bazar Preparations!


Whew!

I have finished with all of my bazaar preparations!
From the business cards,
to the balls of yarn,
to cute little snow people!

I've found antique table coverings,
and flowers for decoration,
and even sewed a pocket onto a cute little apron!
Don't want anyone walking away with my money box.

I am a bit excited.
I must say that I NEVER thought I would do a craft show
ever again!
Folks don't seem to buy or appreciate quality handiwork.
They want cheap and cutesy.
Hoping this vintage and handmade show will be different.

If I sell nothing, everyone will be getting
a sweater, mittens, hat and socks,
with all this yarn I have spun.

Looking online, I have priced my stuff
about half of what others charge.
First, because I would never pay $7 an ounce for yarn,
and second...I don't believe folks would pay that here.
I do know that I am the only vendor selling yarns and my other stuff.
Only two others have crocheted things.
The rest are jewelry and vintagey decorations.

I will be so glad this week will be over though.

My mom broke her arm last week, and I had surgery on my toes.
Hilary is on vacation in Florida, and my house is a disaster.

I just found out that my two best girlfriends are coming
for a week long visit in May,
and I must finish my family room along with
getting the garden ready for spring

I have missed blogging and look forward
to diving into some adventures
with different wools and fibers and dyes.
Fiber festivals are about ready to begin!

So my friends,
enjoy your weekend,
come see me at the Elks Club on McKinley
if you have a chance this Sunday from 10-4.

V will be helping me out as well as selling
some gift certificates to Selah Day Spa.
Hurry and pick one up,
as I have a feeling I will be getting
a few facials and massages after this week.

I am truly blessed!