Well I’ve finally crawled out from my couch cocoon into the light of day. It’s been a hard climb.

I knew on Tuesday that something was definitely off. I got up early – while it was still cool – and cut my grass – cleaned up, showered, and headed to work. I had a few stops to make on my way home, including gas for the Mazda and stamps.

It took all afternoon to get the chairs and food ready for the evening as I was having the PEEPS (Previously Employed/Employed People from Smails) over for a fire pit night. I dug all the picnic stuff out, lugged wood from behind the shed, put up the deck umbrella – which all seemed to be draining on my energy level. It took all my efforts to get through the evening, serving and cleaning up the food. But we had a great evening.

About an hour before the girls were to arrive I heard the Thunder, and went outside to see the dark clouds moving across the sky. So I brought everything back in and prepared to move the evening inside. Before the girls actually arrived it cleaned up, and it was warm enough to dry everything out.

We opted to eat inside, and sat around the table talking for a few hours, eating hot dogs and fries and chips. Since s’mores was the dessert, I went out and started a fire after all, and got it going well enough to toast the marshmallows. We sat outside on deck chairs the rest of the evening. Joelyn was excited about spending time with her daughter last week (who lives in AZ), Liz is going to be an aunt again – two of her siblings are expecting!- and April just came back from a cruise, and she does love her cruises! So it was fun to catch up.

I did end up going to the doctor but it appeared to be just a flu of some sort. Still knocked me for a loop. One of the things that has been hard is the nausea. I could not eat anything, and what I did try (toast, crackers) tasted like straw. Even this morning my toast was bland and tasteless. I tried ice cream but it soured my stomach – and taste buds. So I ate a pretzel and I’m done for the day.

I was supposed to go the the Dillweed B&B this morning for their annual Herb Fair. It’s always such a wonderful event, but I knew I couldn’t manage it. Kathy went anyway and brought me back some honey.

Then she stopped and bought the dowel rods and magnets I needed to make my fishing poles for Bible School tomorrow night. She spent about an hour here helping me finish up with that project and I really appreciated her help! Super-sister to the rescue.

My blessings for today were my sister and finally walking outside my house!

PEANUTS (true) though for the day:

TOMORROW June 9th is:

Donald Duck Day; National Light a Candle Day; National Kids Day; National Meal Prep Day; National Sex Day; National Flag Week.

WAY BACK on my last post the Fake day was National Nail Day. Tomorrow is also the start of Vacation Bible School week – I’m teaching pre-K. I’ll celebrate the Flag! Flag day is Friday. God bless…

Whatever this bug is that I’m dealing with keeps taking strange turns. This morning I emailed my PCP and they suggested I come in. By the time I got there I felt considerably improved. I got bloodwork done, picked up a prescription, and grabbed a box of Lipton soup.

By the time 5pm came around, I again had the chills and a fever and my stomach was not happy. I’m going to take my prescription for nausea and keep drinking water. I also had a COVID test and it came back negative.

So hopefully in the morning I’ll feel better but I’ll keep everyone posted! God bless…

I can’t believe this. Somehow I ended up sick – fever and upset stomach and exhaustion. I’ll post as soon as possible!!!

It’s after 10pm and I’ve been running and on my feet all day, on the go.

I had the PEEPS here tonight for a fire pit and supper and conversation. It was a great night! But I’ll post tomorrow and catch up on everything then. God Bless!!!

Worked at both stores and stopped to help Mike P. After work(s) I popped into Ollie’s and got a new hose. No more unexpected showers!

The power kept going on and off again – I couldn’t get in my garage when I got home. Since I had to go back out at 3pm I decided not to mess with it. All is well now. At lease I hope so. I went down to the shed and got the kindling and the wood for the fire pit for tomorrow night. That little yard cart is a life-saver! I also scrubbed the metal hot dog sticks.

Last night when I went to turn on the outside deck lights this little guy was sitting on the railing. I even opened the door and went out and he just sat there and looked at me. He is kinda cute.

Autmn sent me some pictures of when they went to the zoo. Looks like Cameron (and Noah!) had a good time!

Also got a picture of Autmn and Christina at Graduation.

I spent a while last night making notes and plans for my week of teaching VBS. Now I just have to get some printing done and put the crafts together. And I really like teaching Esther!

My blessing today was Nate coming over to fix my blind! It works!

PEANUTS Thought for the Day:

TOMORROW June 4th is:

International Corgi Day; National Cheese Day; National Nail Day; National Christian T-Shirt Day; National Hug your Cat Day; Shopping Cart day; National Old Maids Day.

Yesterday’s fake day was National Archeology Day. Tomorrow I think I’m going to do the cheese. God bless!

Let’s start with yesterday.

I got to Hanna’s Town at 10:20am, and there were already the shop manager and 3 guides there. So we were well staffed. It was very quiet in the morning with no guests. Jerod and Ruth stood around playing with a few of the games that were sitting on the counter.

I walked around and took some pictures about lunch time, and munched a granola bar. I tired to get different angles of the buildings.

A little after lunch we had two groups come in, and Jeff took them around. He’s very informed and always has interesting bits of information. He also lives in Hanna’s Town proper in an historic house – so he lives it! Right after he finished his tour (it was very warm by now so he needed a break) I took out the next group. They asked a lot of good questions and were interested in a lot of the unique facts.

Several other people came in too late for tours – we don’t start tours after a certain time as we can’t finish before the buildings need locked and the alarms set. I hope they come back. I was only home about 2 minutes when the power kept going out – so now you’re up to current. (No pun intended…)

The Sunday school lesson was the parable of the talents and the 4 kids really got the concept. They were happy to get their smiling pictures taken.

Todd’s message was based on Romans 12:18 -If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Sometimes that feels IMPOSSIBLE – but it’s a scriptural command. So much of today’s world goes against scripture. We need to balance grace with truth. Truth without grace is just mean; grace without truth is lazy. We can’t change the gospel to fit into culture. Stand by the Word of God despite the cost; don’t compromise – live with kindness and compassion.

The fencing for the walk that I bought on Friday did NOT work. So this afternoon I switched out the fencing with some from behind the shed. We’ll see if THAT works. Jen’s Ninth Life Rescue was having a hanging basket plant sale, so I stopped and bought two. They are extremely nice for $10 each! Now to keep them alive.

My blessing for today is Gracie! She’s such a beautiful child, inside and out!

PEANUTS Thought for the Day:

TOMORROW June 3rd is:

Repeat Day; National Bicycle Day; America the Beautiful Week; National Archeology Day; Insect Repellent Awareness Day; June Bank Holiday; Love Conquers All Day; National Chocolate Macaroon Day; National Egg Day.

Yesterday’s fake day was National Black Eyes Day. Tomorrow – let’s celebrate America the Beautiful; let’s celebrate America the Beautiful (see what I did there??). Have an egg, and God bless… God Bless…

I am sad to say that I’m not posting tonight. Since I’ve been home (about 5pm, and it’s now 7:30pm) the power has gone off about 10 times. Every time I get something saved or posted the power goes down and I have to start over. It’s been a long day and I don’t have patience for that! SO… I will post tomorrow. THANK YOU for being patient!

My blessing for today is all of you are are reading this and understanding!

TOMORROW June 2nd is:

National Bubba Day; National First Ladies Day; National I Love My Dentist Day (???); National Leave Work Early Day; National Black Eyes Day; National Garden Week; International Volkswagen Bus Day; National Rocky Road Day.

Yesterday’s fake day was National French Fries Day. Tomorrow I know my sister will celebrate First Ladies Day. I’d leave work early but I don’t work Sundays! God bless…

That last day of May! Wow….

My back is still giving me issues but it hasn’t slowed me down! After my morning shower and a breakfast muffin, I did a load of laundry and wrote out a few cards to friends going through sad times. My friend Lynn txt me to see if I could notarize a document for her, so she came up. We talked for almost an hour! We did what Mom would have called a Flower Walk, and I pointed out what I had and told her she could have plantings of anything I had! Hoping she’ll take me up on it and I can thin things out on the hill.

After Lynn left, I went down to North Huntingdon and stopped at Dollar Tree and their Walmart. I wasn’t much more successful that I was yesterday but I did manage a few things. I got a dust pan and some of the food for Tuesday (PEEPS night). I stopped at Lowe’s and was able to get 2 small pieces of edging for under the purple azalea. The rabbits sleep under there and kick all the mulch out on my sidewalk- I could sweep it every hour. The edging should keep the mulch off the walk.

After lunch (salad) I did the ironing and printed out two of Christina’s Graduation photos and put them in frames. I cut the grass, weed whacked, used the blower to clean the walks and driveway, watered everything, and planted a white azalea that I found at Lowe’s — it was VERY inexpensive! It will round out the colors just right next spring!

I still have to get supper, change the Snoopy calendar, and pay bills (either tonight or tomorrow morning). I’m scheduled at Hanna’s Town all day tomorrow so I need to divide up my tasks. I will take my VBS folder with me, and in between tours I can go over the lessons again.

My blessing for today was to get so much accomplished!

PEANUTS Thought for the Day:

TOMORROW June 1st is: (There are TONS! Here are a few…)

National Trails day; Oscar the Grouch Day; Say Something Nice Day; Wear a Dress Day (???); World Milk Day; Play Outside Day; National Game Show Day; Dare Day; Dinosaur Day; Don’t Give Up the Ship Day; National French Fry Day; Flip a Coin Day; Global Day of Parents; National Barefoot Day; National Billboard Day; National Black Bear Day; National Nail Polish day; National Pen Pal Day; National Prairie Day.

Yesterday’s fake day was National Stay at Home Day. Tomorrow, I will play outside, and go barefoot. Have a happy weekend – God bless…

It was nice to laze in bed and not jump up at the alarm.
I did a quick check on the newly planted grass and it looks like I’m finally getting some little grass shooting up. After showers Kelly and I had hot tea with honey; she had a scone and I had a muffin. We both left at 11am – she and Chase went to his evaluation for home schooling 9th grade, and I went to Jeannette to work.

Kelly had baked cupcakes for Chase’s evaluator. We sent Rege a txt to see if he wanted one but he said he was obtaining from sweets. Sad! She does a great job baking – she’s been a baker since she had to stand on a stool at the counter to help!

We both got home about noon, and spend about an hour visiting before we both had to leave. I went to my eye appointment, then to Greensburg Pinnacle. She and Chase went shopping for supplies and then to a picnic event. Those guys never stop! My allowance for eye coverage increased, so with what I had saved and budgeted I was able to get a pair of progressive lenses and a pair of readers for very low cost. I’m excited and can’t wait for them to come in.

So let’s flood the Word Garden with Graduation! I made a few notes from the student speeches: 1) Life is not a race – slow down! 2) My mother is always right! 3) When you need help or see an opportunity – KNOCK! 4) Reach for your full potential.

Chrissy sent me a txt after graduation – thanking me for always being there for her. Very sweet of her to think of doing that in the midst of all her excitement!

Here are pictures at Lauren and Jen took.

I’m so proud and happy – she has a beautiful spirit and a loving heart and determination to make life work! Congrats sweet girl!

My heart is full, and my blessings are many!

PEANUTS Thought for the Day:

TOMORROW May 31st is:

World Parrot Day; Garden Wildlife Week; Autonomous Vehicle Day; National Fisherfolks Day; National Stay at Home Day; National Heat Awareness Day; National Macaroon Day; National Save Your Hearing Day; National Smile Day; National Speak in Complete Sentences Day; Web Designer Day; What You Think Upon Grows Day; World No Tobacco Day.

Yesterday’s fake day was National Stay in Bed and Read Day (That’s was Kelly’s contribution!). Tomorrow let’s celebrate smiles. Share one – it’s contagious! God bless…

Today was the day that my little Christina graduated from High School! She is now an alum of Hempfield Area Senior High School! Third Generation!

I made an English Muffin and hot tea for breakfast, and sat for an hour and finished book 8 in the Mitford series, Shepherds Abiding. Now, on the Light From Heaven. I am totally engrossed in the life and lives of all things Mitford!

After that, though, I did get busy and cleaned the whole house and did laundry. It rained off and on all day, and at one point it was hailing and the power flashed off and then back on. That really messes with the internet!

Kelly and Chase got here about 6:30pm, and Chase set up Hempfield’s graduation live stream on the YouTube channel on my TV. It was hard to see anyone but I was glad for the opportunity to be a distant part of things. Because of the weather the program was moved inside, limiting attendance. I’m sure Jen or Lauren will post photos!

While we were watching the live stream, we ordered pizza and just sat there and watched everything. I’ll recap it tomorrow once I get pictures.

I’m going to go visit with Kelly – they are leaving after lunch tomorrow so they won’t be here very long!

My blessing today was to watch Christina graduate. SUCH a blessing!

PEANUTS Thought for the Day:

TOMORROW May 30th is:

International Hug Your Cat Day; National Creativity Day; National Stay in Bed and Read Day; National E-Bike Day; National Hole in My Bucket Day; National Water A Flower Day.

Yesterday’s fake day was Take a Test Day. I’ll celebrate by watering my flowers – no cat to hug! God bless…