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Yesterday I took the day off to (work on) a new dress and to knit (work on) a UFO (Un-Finished Object). The dress is a new number, kind of kooky but interesting. I am still knitting the sweater that I had to frog a few months ago. (Frog means to unravel work that you had already done) I try to keep busy, but it feels like everything is taking forever.

Yesterday we had to go to Kroger for garbage bags. It was the outing for the day! That’s all we bought. It was hardly worth the effort of all that mask wearing and hand sanitizing to go buy ONE thing.

I added another element to my daily devotional. The BIBLE. I started reading the bible. After the devotional pages, and prayers, I read one chapter of the Bible. Larry said, why don’t you just read the New Testament? I thought about it, and I guess, I want to read every word, Old and New Testament.

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I miss going to church. I miss going to Sunday School and reading the lessons with that special group of people. Sermons for our church are on You Tube. Larry and I watch them. But I just cannot bring myself to go to ZOOM Sunday School. I do not ZOOM anything though. It is distracting and is only as good as the worst connected attendee.

Today’s Devotional read: “The balance of affirmation and discipline, freedom and restraint, encouragement and waring is different for every child and season and generation, yet the absolutes of God’s Word are necessary and trustworthy no matter how mercuric the time.”

~Gloria Gaither

How ironic that is today’s devotional. AND Timely. Please know that I think about you. You are in my prayers as we journey forward. No matter how crazy these days are…there is always one constant. Faith.

Love you beyond the moon and the stars.

Me

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I’m talking today off…

Love you beyond the moon.

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Larry and I have been spending our early mornings at the lake. Four laps around the lake is 3 3/4 miles. It seems, that is the furthest I can manage this summer. It is frustrating not to make it to 4 miles yet. Forgive me for complaining but look for progress soon. (I hope!)

Lauren decided to home school Matilda this year. They have chosen a curriculum and are ready to start the new year. I am very proud of them. It is a huge job and a big decision to make. I wonder if I would have made that same decision when Lauren and Jami were in elementary school.

I wish that I could steal Larry away at lunchtime and take him to the movies today, like I did in the olden days. Like a year ago. (Laugh) I would surprise him with tickets and then we would eat popcorn and drink a huge diet coke, while watching one of the latest movies released. Then he could come back home to work…

Forgive my daydreamy mood. It seems like that it just one of those days…..

Love you beyond the moon.

Me

My Larry has O positive blood. It is the universal type. Every 4 months he gives double reds at the Carter Blood Center. (when you give double reds, you can only do it every 4 months.)

Yesterday, after giving double reds, I took him for a huge cheese burger. Protein keeps him from fainting. (He is known to pass out after giving blood)

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Yesterday was a good day. He gave double reds and did not pass out. There are some happy moments to these strange days.

Love you beyond the moon.

Me

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When Larry and I were at the cabin in Oklahoma last Sunday, (for Matilda’s birthday) upon leaving….I saw this rock. It is milk quartz and medium size but heavy! I brought it home on the sly. Larry laughed when he saw it and said: what are you going to do with that? I told him, that on the bottom of it, I will write with paint, Matilda’s name, date of her birthday and the year. (2020). Then it will live in The Zen Garden. (you can see the Zen Garden by the gazebo) When I see this rock, it will remind me of Matilda’s 9th birthday.

I love birthdays so much. Not so much the gifts…but loved ones remembering the day and making sweet memories.

Love you beyond the moon.

Me

Last evening, I had the pleasure of texting with my good friend Judy. Judy has been in my life for a long time and lives in Ohio. We do not see each other very often. I am sorry about that. These are the times when I am very thankful for technology.

Judy is on Facebook and since I closed my account I have missed her terribly. Judy has had a bad year. She lost her beloved son in law in 2019 and her mother passed away 2020. The thing about it is….Judy has the best attitude. She inspires me and is very much like a sister to me.

My wish is, that everyone has someone like Judy in their life. You know the person, the one that makes everything ok when things are falling apart.

I love you Judy.

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 * Comets are cosmic snowballs of frozen gases, rock and dust that orbit the Sun. When frozen, they are the size of a small town. When a comet’s orbit brings it close to the Sun, it heats up and spews dust and gases into a giant glowing head larger than most planets.

Around 9:30 last night, Larry invited me to go look for the comet with him in the back garden.

Neowise, the comet, made itself known last night while we stood in the garden. The beauty of the sky and the moment, was perfection. I will remember standing out in the garden with Larry forever. (why does this make me tearful?)

Love you beyond Neowise, the comet.

Me

Today I was up at 6….and at the lake soon after. The sunrise was spectacular. Larry was with me. We walked at a good pace and tried to stay at that pace for an hour.

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The sunrise was odd as rain clouds were coming in.

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Both shots were taken of the same spot…..

Yesterday I did not exercise. It was my third day off in a row. I got quite a few things done around the house and cooked Larry dinner. It felt awesome.

This summer has been unusual, hasn’t it? It is easy to reflect on the past few months and react in a negative way. I hate that I have to dig deep down to find the positive. It isn’t like me at all and it is frustrating.

My days are filled with the love and respect that only Larry can give to me. It is the most wonderful thing to think about….in a few weeks, Larry and I will celebrate our 43rd anniversary.

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I have to order the cake and plan the celebration. We will be at home on our anniversary and then a few days after, meet friends at a special restaurant in Dallas for dinner.

Looking forward to special things is a good, positive thing for us right now…..what are you looking forward to ?

Love you beyond the moon.

Me

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Today, while at the park, getting my laps in, Mr Heron posed. It has been ages since he stood still long enough for me to say hello and snap a shot. He was in the little pond having breakfast and was as regal as ever.

Today, while looking up information on Herons, I found this.

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It is the best advice of the day, at least for me.

Have a happy, happy Friday.

Love you beyond the moon.

Me