Mon.-It did not work out to bring Makenzie back with us. We traveled 8 1/2 hours to get home and our guys helped us unload everything. Angel was overjoyed to see me. I don't remember getting ready for bed. I don't remember Phil crawling in bed beside me.
Tues.-Feel like a truck ran over me. Susan and I both dragging. Got some things unpacked.
Began juicing. Ollie, the turkey, jumped from the banister of the deck to the top of Phil's head and appeared to want to roost there. Phil had a cap on. It's really something, how much this bird loves Phil.
Wed.-Starting to feel alive again. Went to Dr. F. and she straightened me out. Went out to the bank and to Walmart and Kroger. Tried my hand at coupon shopping and tackled the very large list Susan made of ingredients we need for the 10 day juice fast. It's to help us lose 10 pounds and should get our systems in gear. We both ate way too much junk food while we were away and feel pretty junky. Why do we do this to ourselves? Caught up with a few phone calls and mail. Freeman butchered the bear he killed for crop damage. Alli was here for a little while. She's still recovering from last week too, when she was in charge of the BH for a week.
Thurs.-Slept until 10-nearly 12 hours of sleep last night! Took Susan to Holliday Lake to meet Haley and family. Then I went to the bank and to Dollar Store, Walmart, and Kroger in search of the things of Ruth F's wish list. Sending things to Africa in a barrel. Should get to them by boat in two months. Picked Susan back up and went home and made a quick supper of glorified toasted cheese sandwiches with turkey breast or pepperoni's inside. Plus tomatoes and onions after they were 'cooked.' Also, tomato soup. The boys said how much they appreciate that we cook for them. Michael said that on the way home he was wondering what Susan was making for supper. I did wash and bagged and inventoried the things we're sending overseas via ship. Susan prepared all the food we need for our first day of juicing. Phil and Philip chopped corn. Michael went over to Chace's place to jam with his buddies. They are making music. Lucy's belly was covered with seed ticks and we covered her belly with tick shampoo and Susan held her still for a few minutes and then hosed her off gently out back. It was a team effort. She looks better tonight.
Fri.-First (and only) day of Juice Diet. Did pretty well but the raw fennel finally did us in and we decided we'd just eat more healthy from here on out. Cleaned up the house and got ready for Cleansing Stream. Heard a great teaching on committing everything to the Lord. Consecration. I'm enjoying this group so much. Doyne brought me a solar hummingbird. My mother had those. My sister had given them to her and she enjoyed watching their colors turn at night. I told Doyne that the hummingbird reminded me of my mother.
Sat.-Went to muscle therapy and Dennis helped put me back in line. Said that my range of motion is greater than most people's. Said I didn't need to come back for several weeks and not at all if I didn't want to. I could lay straight down on my back without getting vertigo. Can't do that at home here yet but I don't panic like I used to. Ran errands in Farmville. Later in the eve., Michael, Susan, Phil, and I, went to New Life to see 'The Real Housewives of Critter County.' It was hysterical. I laughed so hard my face hurt. Freeman was one of the hillbilly husbands and he was amazing. What can I say? He's the best. The cast said they heard me laughing the whole way to backstage which was kind of embarrassing but Dianna said it was inspiring. Apparently, the afternoon crowd was kind of quiet. I think the more you know the people who are acting, the more funny it is to you. I just have to laugh every time I think of Freeman's high pitched 'Larry the Cable guy' kind of voice saying, "Who left that sack of potatoes sitting there on the sofa?" His 'wife', (Cheri G.) had made herself a dress from burlap and it was she who was sitting on the sofa. Wish I could see it 10 more times.
Sun.-Last night, Phil and I sang, "Great is Thy Faithfulness" as he played it on his guitar, and it was very meaningful to sing it together as a church body today. It is my favorite hymn. I've been reading the book of Jeremiah, too, for several weeks, and it was also meaningful to have the pastor talk about Jeremiah's life, and the words that he scribed in Lamentations 3:22-24-'Through the Lord's mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness. "The LORD is my portion," says my soul, "Therefore I hope in Him!"' The more we know and understand God's character, the more we can trust Him.
Took Alli out with us to Chinese and then we came home and watched a movie she had brought along-"Flushed". Unfortunately, I fell into a deep sleep midway and will have to watch it another time. Ollie, our 'wild' turkey, continues to endear himself to us. He decided to roost in Phil's arms last night as he tried to coax him up into the tree. He especially likes Phil and Michael. He tolerates me. I shouldn't have tried to pick him up. I just want to pet him and hold him so badly. Phil acts all nonchalant about it all and so Ollie goes after him to win him. I'm trying to win Ollie and he is playing hard to get. Philip came home happy and peaceful after a weekend retreat with Calvary Chapel's young adults. He had such a good time. He needed this. Michael had some friends down at the river in the afternoon and then they all came up and Philip and Susan joined them-Travis, Corinne, Erik, April, Jordan-for circle volleyball and football. Freeman came back after a final performance and was ready to go home. We've been having some showers lately and we're so thankful. Phil chopped corn yesterday until his tire went flat. The corn down at the river is doing well. It won't need to be chopped to make silage. It will become what it was planted to be.
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Friday, July 27, 2012
Hertzler Doings-July 23-29, 2012
Mon.-Ran out to Farmville. Said good bye to Missi, stopped at church for tickets, went to see the notary at Hill and Davis, quick trip to Walmart. Made peach scones with Weaver's Orchard peaches. Phil read 'The Bait of Satan' under the porch roof while it stormed and rained. Angel huddled against the door, Lucy crouched under Phil's legs and Ollie watched the rain from the top step. Animals love Phil. Lucy was devastated earlier when Phil walked right by her without saying a word. I went out to get him to come back and he said, "I'll be in later to talk to her." I said, "You'd better come right now or I don't think she'll ever be normal again." He good-naturedly got up and came in and fussed over her.
Tues.-Washing, mending, packing. Made bruschetta for supper. Remembering Johnny. July 24, 2005-killed by a drunk driver in Thailand while riding his motorcycle to church to preach his first sermon in Thai-'The Good Shepherd Lays Down His Life for His Sheep.' I've missed him dearly this year. I've missed him every year. Why? I still ask sometimes. It's also Lucille Z's birthday. She was at church in Thailand when they got the news. She said she'll never forget this date. She's going back to Thailand in the fall. We are planning to visit her sometime this year. Phil wants to meet Pastor Joi and the others. He wants to walk the streets that Johnny walked.
Wed.-Up early. Men went to Crewe to work on church roof. Then Phil went to Pa to finish roof up there. Visited with Tom T. and Mom and Dad and some of the others on the farm. He got some flowers and a card for them in memory of Johnny. He came home the same day. Susan and I headed towards Kentucky around 7:30. We are surprising her friend, Makenzie, for her birthday. At a Travel Stop in W.Va. we parked beside Melva and Marvin Zook, and their grandson, Nick. They were on their way to Ohio to visit their daughter, Becky, and then they were heading back up to Red Lake. I tell Nick that I went to Red Lake the year out of high school too. He is making me want to go back up. It gets in your blood. I remember wanting to live there forever. There is vast beauty against the backdrop of even vaster beauty. And there is poverty too. I worked in the children's homes where the effects of poverty were seen on a daily basis. I wonder where those children are today.
Susan texted Missi to tell her we saw Nick, etc. and Missi wrote back, "That's awesome." We thought so too. Susan and Lynn (Makenzie's mother) were texting back and forth during the trip. She had taken Makenzie to her mother's place to spend the night so she would be able to call us today without secrecy. Finally, around 3:30, we pulled into her mother's apartment complex. Lynn met us in the parking lot and we scurried upstairs. Susan walked into the apartment and Makenzie flew off the sofa and jumped into her arms. Laughing and crying. Then hugging me. Hugging Susan. Laughing and crying. Hugging me. All of us crying. Happy 15th Birthday, Makenzie! I got some nice pictures. We came back to their beautiful home in the mountains. Makenzie's German Shepherd dog, Jade, had a lot to say about Lucy. She 'talked' and 'talked' and got louder and louder. I think we'd have made some money if we had video taped it. we brought in all of our things, including Lynn's shopping excursion to Kroger. She has gotten into couponing and is going to teach me what she knows. 10 Sure deodorants for 10 bucks. 10 toothpastes for 10, etc. and you can interchange them all. She has shelving in her basement and is stocking up. Her husband works on the pipelines and his work is seasonal and she is looking forward to not needing to go to Walmart this winter. Their lane and mountain road is steep and windy and I don't blame them for not wanting to go out in the winter at all. The girls talked, ate, laughed, swam, watched movies, etc. I made up the peanut butter egg mixture and made a shortened version of pbeggs. I lined a jelly roll pan with foil, sprayed it, and spread melted chocolate on top. When it was hardened, I spread the peanut butter filling over it. After that was chilled, I spread more chocolate on top of that and chilled it. Then I turned it out onto a cutting board. I cut up several sections into little squares and froze 4 sections. This should last them for awhile.
Sam got home pretty late. He's working nearly an hour away and comes home every night which is a nice change for them.
I took a jacuzzi bath but could only leave the whirlpool on for a few minutes because I apparently put in too much body soap. Watched Jimmy Swaggart sing when I got in their big bed (they're giving me their bedroom and taking the downstairs apartment). I believe he knows what he's singing about. I think it won't be long until he receives that welcome home. I remember my mother watching him at home. He was preaching with such harsh judgment on those who committed sexual sin. My mother said, "Something's not right. Usually people who judge others this harshly are struggling with the same sin." Sure enough. It wasn't long until the whole world knew. Years later, she would watch him weep and sing and she would say, "Jimmy, don't you know. Jesus has forgiven you." I cried as I listened to him sing because I can tell that he knows for certain that Jesus has forgiven him.
Thurs.-Happy Birthday Sam and Makenzie! Makenzie was born on Sam's 30th birthday. I woke up at 4 this morning and the girls were still awake. They slept until nearly 11.Lynn's dad rang the door bell and knocked early this morning and half scared me. I didn't know who he was and he didn't know who I was. He asked for Lynn and I had to go wake her up. He warned us about a coming storm and brought some tomatoes and corn from his garden. Lynn left to go pick up Sam's gift and came back by lunch. I'm getting some quite time to drink tea, read, write, and munch on Wheat Thins.
Later we went to town to Kim's to give her some prescriptions we picked up and to retrieve Kenzie's gift that she had ordered to come to her place. Kim is president of their couponing club. Came home. I exercised in their pool for a good hour and husked corn to drip dry while watching and listening to the thunderstorm heading our way. We are surrounded by trees. Not a leaf moved and then suddenly, there were high winds, lightning, rain, and thunder. I had made baked potatoes and corn right before the storm so we'd have them ready in case we lost electricity. Sam drove home through the storm. Visibility low and lots of rain on the roads. Makenzie made steak on the grill and we ate late, wolfing down the steak, potatoes and corn. I counted at least 5 storms that came through the night. Checked on face book and others reported storms in their area-Ohio and Pa. I wonder if our corn at home got any rain.
Fri.-Took the girls out to town for 11:00 haircuts. I went shopping and drank coffee and read a book while they were busy. They were finished at the hair shop at 2:30 and then walked down the street to eat. We left Main Street around 3:30. When we got back, Lynn went out to town again with the girls to do some coupon shopping. Meanwhile, I went in the pool again and then made some supper. Was talking to Michael on the phone and he said the winds were high and suddenly we were cut off. Not long afterwards, we got a wild storm here, too. Some time during the night, we lost power. A tree fell on the lines.
Sat.-No power all day until nearly 8 in the eve. They still have water here when they lose power which is nice. We cleaned up porches, etc. to get ready for the party. I read, clipped coupons, and relaxed. The girls played in the pool, made some food on the grill, played with their puppies, did a number of jobs, and talked and talked. They are having such a good time. I go to bed earlier than everyone else and wake up earlier than everyone else. Lynn had a good day today. We think that she has more pain in her joints when there is a storm coming.
Sun.-Went out with Lynn and the girls to pick up the cake and run some errands. Came home and got ready for the party at 5. Sam and Lynn's families and some of Makenzies friends came. We had a nice supper together. My favorite part was when Sam and his sister's husband got out their guitars and played and sang. I sang some back up along with Kathy, his sister, and his mother, Mimi. Sam sang a song he wrote and I told him it would go to the top and he needs to record it. He used to open for Alan Jackson. He's written several songs. The girls had a sleepover and I didn't get much sleep again. I'd travel the distance again though, just to see Makenzie fly out of the sofa to hug Susan. Just to see her surprise. Just to make Susan happy. I'd do it again.
Tues.-Washing, mending, packing. Made bruschetta for supper. Remembering Johnny. July 24, 2005-killed by a drunk driver in Thailand while riding his motorcycle to church to preach his first sermon in Thai-'The Good Shepherd Lays Down His Life for His Sheep.' I've missed him dearly this year. I've missed him every year. Why? I still ask sometimes. It's also Lucille Z's birthday. She was at church in Thailand when they got the news. She said she'll never forget this date. She's going back to Thailand in the fall. We are planning to visit her sometime this year. Phil wants to meet Pastor Joi and the others. He wants to walk the streets that Johnny walked.
Wed.-Up early. Men went to Crewe to work on church roof. Then Phil went to Pa to finish roof up there. Visited with Tom T. and Mom and Dad and some of the others on the farm. He got some flowers and a card for them in memory of Johnny. He came home the same day. Susan and I headed towards Kentucky around 7:30. We are surprising her friend, Makenzie, for her birthday. At a Travel Stop in W.Va. we parked beside Melva and Marvin Zook, and their grandson, Nick. They were on their way to Ohio to visit their daughter, Becky, and then they were heading back up to Red Lake. I tell Nick that I went to Red Lake the year out of high school too. He is making me want to go back up. It gets in your blood. I remember wanting to live there forever. There is vast beauty against the backdrop of even vaster beauty. And there is poverty too. I worked in the children's homes where the effects of poverty were seen on a daily basis. I wonder where those children are today.
Susan texted Missi to tell her we saw Nick, etc. and Missi wrote back, "That's awesome." We thought so too. Susan and Lynn (Makenzie's mother) were texting back and forth during the trip. She had taken Makenzie to her mother's place to spend the night so she would be able to call us today without secrecy. Finally, around 3:30, we pulled into her mother's apartment complex. Lynn met us in the parking lot and we scurried upstairs. Susan walked into the apartment and Makenzie flew off the sofa and jumped into her arms. Laughing and crying. Then hugging me. Hugging Susan. Laughing and crying. Hugging me. All of us crying. Happy 15th Birthday, Makenzie! I got some nice pictures. We came back to their beautiful home in the mountains. Makenzie's German Shepherd dog, Jade, had a lot to say about Lucy. She 'talked' and 'talked' and got louder and louder. I think we'd have made some money if we had video taped it. we brought in all of our things, including Lynn's shopping excursion to Kroger. She has gotten into couponing and is going to teach me what she knows. 10 Sure deodorants for 10 bucks. 10 toothpastes for 10, etc. and you can interchange them all. She has shelving in her basement and is stocking up. Her husband works on the pipelines and his work is seasonal and she is looking forward to not needing to go to Walmart this winter. Their lane and mountain road is steep and windy and I don't blame them for not wanting to go out in the winter at all. The girls talked, ate, laughed, swam, watched movies, etc. I made up the peanut butter egg mixture and made a shortened version of pbeggs. I lined a jelly roll pan with foil, sprayed it, and spread melted chocolate on top. When it was hardened, I spread the peanut butter filling over it. After that was chilled, I spread more chocolate on top of that and chilled it. Then I turned it out onto a cutting board. I cut up several sections into little squares and froze 4 sections. This should last them for awhile.
Sam got home pretty late. He's working nearly an hour away and comes home every night which is a nice change for them.
I took a jacuzzi bath but could only leave the whirlpool on for a few minutes because I apparently put in too much body soap. Watched Jimmy Swaggart sing when I got in their big bed (they're giving me their bedroom and taking the downstairs apartment). I believe he knows what he's singing about. I think it won't be long until he receives that welcome home. I remember my mother watching him at home. He was preaching with such harsh judgment on those who committed sexual sin. My mother said, "Something's not right. Usually people who judge others this harshly are struggling with the same sin." Sure enough. It wasn't long until the whole world knew. Years later, she would watch him weep and sing and she would say, "Jimmy, don't you know. Jesus has forgiven you." I cried as I listened to him sing because I can tell that he knows for certain that Jesus has forgiven him.
Thurs.-Happy Birthday Sam and Makenzie! Makenzie was born on Sam's 30th birthday. I woke up at 4 this morning and the girls were still awake. They slept until nearly 11.Lynn's dad rang the door bell and knocked early this morning and half scared me. I didn't know who he was and he didn't know who I was. He asked for Lynn and I had to go wake her up. He warned us about a coming storm and brought some tomatoes and corn from his garden. Lynn left to go pick up Sam's gift and came back by lunch. I'm getting some quite time to drink tea, read, write, and munch on Wheat Thins.
Later we went to town to Kim's to give her some prescriptions we picked up and to retrieve Kenzie's gift that she had ordered to come to her place. Kim is president of their couponing club. Came home. I exercised in their pool for a good hour and husked corn to drip dry while watching and listening to the thunderstorm heading our way. We are surrounded by trees. Not a leaf moved and then suddenly, there were high winds, lightning, rain, and thunder. I had made baked potatoes and corn right before the storm so we'd have them ready in case we lost electricity. Sam drove home through the storm. Visibility low and lots of rain on the roads. Makenzie made steak on the grill and we ate late, wolfing down the steak, potatoes and corn. I counted at least 5 storms that came through the night. Checked on face book and others reported storms in their area-Ohio and Pa. I wonder if our corn at home got any rain.
Fri.-Took the girls out to town for 11:00 haircuts. I went shopping and drank coffee and read a book while they were busy. They were finished at the hair shop at 2:30 and then walked down the street to eat. We left Main Street around 3:30. When we got back, Lynn went out to town again with the girls to do some coupon shopping. Meanwhile, I went in the pool again and then made some supper. Was talking to Michael on the phone and he said the winds were high and suddenly we were cut off. Not long afterwards, we got a wild storm here, too. Some time during the night, we lost power. A tree fell on the lines.
Sat.-No power all day until nearly 8 in the eve. They still have water here when they lose power which is nice. We cleaned up porches, etc. to get ready for the party. I read, clipped coupons, and relaxed. The girls played in the pool, made some food on the grill, played with their puppies, did a number of jobs, and talked and talked. They are having such a good time. I go to bed earlier than everyone else and wake up earlier than everyone else. Lynn had a good day today. We think that she has more pain in her joints when there is a storm coming.
Sun.-Went out with Lynn and the girls to pick up the cake and run some errands. Came home and got ready for the party at 5. Sam and Lynn's families and some of Makenzies friends came. We had a nice supper together. My favorite part was when Sam and his sister's husband got out their guitars and played and sang. I sang some back up along with Kathy, his sister, and his mother, Mimi. Sam sang a song he wrote and I told him it would go to the top and he needs to record it. He used to open for Alan Jackson. He's written several songs. The girls had a sleepover and I didn't get much sleep again. I'd travel the distance again though, just to see Makenzie fly out of the sofa to hug Susan. Just to see her surprise. Just to make Susan happy. I'd do it again.
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Hertzler Doings-July 16-22,2012
Mon.-so sleepy. Lucy had me up several times during the night and then I couldn't get back to sleep. Joshua 23:14-"Behold, this day I am going the way of all the earth. And you know in all your hearts and in all your souls that not one thing has failed of all the good things which the LORD your God spoke concerning you. All have come to pass for you; not one word of them has failed." Wow.Began working on CS workbook so I could be slightly ahead of the others and help lead. Was reading John 1:3 where it says that all things were made through Him-all things include Me. I was made through Him who is the Word who is God who is Life, the light of men, shining in darkness. We focus on the wrong things about ourselves. Worked around here and in the eve. Mike and I went over to Alli's and watched Robin Hood. Well-done.
Tues.-Mike and I took two vehicles out to Appomattox to get worked on. Came back in the car. Got groceries and gas. Went to Dr. F. Made a cake and a roast and did some paperwork and housework. Went out to Macado's in eve. to celebrate friendship with several other dear friends. Walked to Sweet Frog and had fun being college girls sitting around visiting our new/old friend . Got home near 11 and am too wound up to sleep. Happiness abounds.
Wed.-Michael and I worked around home/farm. Went to pick up 5 girls at the Girls Retreat. Brought Jenny to our house until youth group in eve. They were so tired. Guys got home around 9. Have been working on a roof in Pa.
Thurs.-Freeman brought over boxes of nectarines, peaches, plums, and cherries. Thank you Weaver's Orchard. I cut up 16 cups of mostly peaches and have them ready to make jam tomorrow. Oliver, our turkey, likes to hang out with Angel during the day. He follows Michael around if he sees him. Lucy chases him but so far we've got her in time. I'm not sure what she would do if she caught him. Weather is hot and dry. Lord, send the rain.
Fri.-Took Lucy out to Appomattox to get her shots. Susan and I went to Baine's and sent some pictures to a sibling. Visited Millie and got lots of clothes at her store. She's running a half off sale early August. Went to Krogers and to a roadside market and back to Lucy. Cleaned the house and made peach jelly. Had our first Cleansing Stream meeting at our house. Susan took care of the two little cowboys. There were four couples including us and it was so good to hear the teaching about 'Walking in the Spirit.' We sat around and visited for awhile afterwards. Michael said later, "It's so good to have people here." I need to have company more often.
Sat.-Neck and back are hurting badly today. Sara called and let me know how she is. She gave us a scare yesterday. Michelle caught us up on her fine evening. Talked with Lindsay today. Sent my brother some information. Talked with Steve Fisher. He called from the mountains of Zambia. Nephew Jordan and friends came this afternoon and the guys took them over to the pond to fish. I made some cookies for a snack. Angel(old german shepherd dog) and Oliver are inseparable. When I go outside, they both follow me. Several months ago, Philip found a nest of turkey eggs. A bit later, Phil found a nest of turkey eggs on his tractor. They incubated the eggs and we had lots of baby turkeys. Recently we released them to the wild. Ollie has decided to stay. Philip even petted him yesterday. I come so close. Ollie says, "Turk,turk,turk..." in his high unchanged voice. I find the familiar fear of attachment rising up. I know it will be a miracle if he lasts around here. But, today, as he ran beside me on my walk, I thought, 'I am just going to enjoy him now. I'm going to be thankful that we get to experience his growing nearer to us this day.' And it helped me. 'Fear of loss' is something I need to replace with the 'joy of having at this moment.'
The weather was almost fall-like today. Please Lord, send the rain that the clouds and winds are promising.
Philip brought back little ducklings from Pa. He's going to start raising them. He just incubated/hatched a 'litter' of chicken eggs. They're so cute too. The ducklings are so adorable. They almost are too cute to be real. They are soft and downy and perfect. Susan brought one into me. I was resting in bed. As soon as I gave it back, it 'went' in her hands. Oh crap, she said. Which reminds me. Nate and Daniel came with their three children this morning to buy two little pigs. Little girl had been bugging her daddy for a pig ever since Mommy read her Charlotte's Web. Danielle knocked on the door and surprised me this morning while I was still in my housecoat. She is so cheerful and pleasant that I just wanted to keep her all day. I'd like to get a knock like that every morning. While she was in the house, Philip came in for the paper towels. Littlest One had decided to use the 'outside bathroom.' Poor daddy had to clean it up without mom's help. When they got home, one little piggy ran away. They called Philip, worried. He said, "It will come back. He doesn't like to be alone." Little kids were crying in the background. Sure enough,they called later. Philip was right. What a relief to poor mommy who was supposed to keep the little piggy from running away.
Sunday-Day of Rest.
Tues.-Mike and I took two vehicles out to Appomattox to get worked on. Came back in the car. Got groceries and gas. Went to Dr. F. Made a cake and a roast and did some paperwork and housework. Went out to Macado's in eve. to celebrate friendship with several other dear friends. Walked to Sweet Frog and had fun being college girls sitting around visiting our new/old friend . Got home near 11 and am too wound up to sleep. Happiness abounds.
Wed.-Michael and I worked around home/farm. Went to pick up 5 girls at the Girls Retreat. Brought Jenny to our house until youth group in eve. They were so tired. Guys got home around 9. Have been working on a roof in Pa.
Thurs.-Freeman brought over boxes of nectarines, peaches, plums, and cherries. Thank you Weaver's Orchard. I cut up 16 cups of mostly peaches and have them ready to make jam tomorrow. Oliver, our turkey, likes to hang out with Angel during the day. He follows Michael around if he sees him. Lucy chases him but so far we've got her in time. I'm not sure what she would do if she caught him. Weather is hot and dry. Lord, send the rain.
Fri.-Took Lucy out to Appomattox to get her shots. Susan and I went to Baine's and sent some pictures to a sibling. Visited Millie and got lots of clothes at her store. She's running a half off sale early August. Went to Krogers and to a roadside market and back to Lucy. Cleaned the house and made peach jelly. Had our first Cleansing Stream meeting at our house. Susan took care of the two little cowboys. There were four couples including us and it was so good to hear the teaching about 'Walking in the Spirit.' We sat around and visited for awhile afterwards. Michael said later, "It's so good to have people here." I need to have company more often.
Sat.-Neck and back are hurting badly today. Sara called and let me know how she is. She gave us a scare yesterday. Michelle caught us up on her fine evening. Talked with Lindsay today. Sent my brother some information. Talked with Steve Fisher. He called from the mountains of Zambia. Nephew Jordan and friends came this afternoon and the guys took them over to the pond to fish. I made some cookies for a snack. Angel(old german shepherd dog) and Oliver are inseparable. When I go outside, they both follow me. Several months ago, Philip found a nest of turkey eggs. A bit later, Phil found a nest of turkey eggs on his tractor. They incubated the eggs and we had lots of baby turkeys. Recently we released them to the wild. Ollie has decided to stay. Philip even petted him yesterday. I come so close. Ollie says, "Turk,turk,turk..." in his high unchanged voice. I find the familiar fear of attachment rising up. I know it will be a miracle if he lasts around here. But, today, as he ran beside me on my walk, I thought, 'I am just going to enjoy him now. I'm going to be thankful that we get to experience his growing nearer to us this day.' And it helped me. 'Fear of loss' is something I need to replace with the 'joy of having at this moment.'
The weather was almost fall-like today. Please Lord, send the rain that the clouds and winds are promising.
Philip brought back little ducklings from Pa. He's going to start raising them. He just incubated/hatched a 'litter' of chicken eggs. They're so cute too. The ducklings are so adorable. They almost are too cute to be real. They are soft and downy and perfect. Susan brought one into me. I was resting in bed. As soon as I gave it back, it 'went' in her hands. Oh crap, she said. Which reminds me. Nate and Daniel came with their three children this morning to buy two little pigs. Little girl had been bugging her daddy for a pig ever since Mommy read her Charlotte's Web. Danielle knocked on the door and surprised me this morning while I was still in my housecoat. She is so cheerful and pleasant that I just wanted to keep her all day. I'd like to get a knock like that every morning. While she was in the house, Philip came in for the paper towels. Littlest One had decided to use the 'outside bathroom.' Poor daddy had to clean it up without mom's help. When they got home, one little piggy ran away. They called Philip, worried. He said, "It will come back. He doesn't like to be alone." Little kids were crying in the background. Sure enough,they called later. Philip was right. What a relief to poor mommy who was supposed to keep the little piggy from running away.
Sunday-Day of Rest.
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