Friday July 17, 2015 Dear Readers, A rousing Good Morning to you! Baby Finn slept in until 6 this morning so we are making progress. Had a wonderful cup of coffee, did some reading, and am about to head out with my neighbor to El Taco Jalisco for an early lunch. My belly is rumbling and I can taste those wonderful Tacos El Carbon. Hmmm... Now if they only had margaritas ... guess, it's too early for a margarita but they sure taste good with Mexican food.
Another gorgeous summer's day in North Central Texas. I spent from 7am to 4pm yesterday watering and working in my lower garden. I was whistling and humming the song, In the Garden (one of my favorite songs that the Open Range Band at church plays). I was in Happy Gardener's Heaven! Who was that nutty gardener lady who planted that invasive lirope in 2012? Gulp, I guess that would be me. I had set down some stones for a little patio for my Adirondack chairs a couple years ago and that lirope had nearly covered it all up. I had my shovel going, my garden fork going, and my garden cart full (many times) of green! I need to relevel the stones but that will need to wait until I get back from Minnesota. Believe me, I am being much more careful about what I plant in my garden. I am learning that there are many different kind of bushes that bloom without getting huge AND, of course, the antique and Earthkind roses are the best!!
It was three years ago about this time, that the cottage was finished. I look back and laugh ... who would have thought I could find a contractor as crazy as me to help me create my own little adult playhouse from a dilapidated old garage. Lupe stopped by the other day and he was smiling from ear to ear as he wandered through the cottage and gardens. Love that guy! The cottage is a living example of taking a dream no matter how silly it seems and just doing it!!
You know what? Life is good these days. I am able to work outside digging, planting, and pruning; I have my own little Woman Cave where I write, read, and enjoy my Sensational Six; I have a wonderful church that I attend and have made the most wonderful friends there; my faith is stronger than ever and I am able to share that with others; and, most of all, I see God's miracles in my own life and in the lives of others. I truly believe that life is what you make of it and even the stinkiest poop makes the most beautiful roses!
In just a few days, I will be getting in Graycie and taking off for one more trip northward. I wasn't able to attend my high school class reunion last year but this year, Central Square is hosting an all school reunion. My growing up years from kindergarten to graduation were some of the happiest of my life and I cherish the friends that I still keep in touch with. I just know I'm in for one heck of a good time! How does that song go? Make new friends, but keep the old, one is silver and the other gold... (Sigh) I am blessed to have beautiful deep relationships that have lasted a lifetime. Plus, my new found friends here are sooo special!
Father God in Heaven, You are in control and I rest in that. As our country has gone bonkers, I know you must be shaking your head just as you did with Sodom and Gomorrah and with the Israelites when they were crossing the desert to the Promised Land. Forgive us, enlighten us with truth and light AND take the basted blinders off those who just can't see the forest for the trees!! I have so many people on my prayer list and I lift those up to you: some need the miracle of healing from cancer, others need healing from addictions, surgeries, broken bones, migraines, and the loss of loved ones. Raise up strong men and women of faith to build up our people and take back our nation. I thank you in advance for all You are and what You are about to do in your son, Jesus, name. Amen, it is so!! Miss Dottie PS "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away." ~I Corinthians 13:4-8 NIV Love is so special ~ words said and taken seriously. I am meditating on these verses today and opening my heart to seeing those with needs and reaching out. Always remember that you, my Readers, are loved and prayed for ... YA YOU BETCHA as my Norwegian Grandmother Maggie would say... Until next time...
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