Where did June go?
It does not seem possible that I have been home from Florida for a month! It also amazes me that the Fourth of July holiday weekend is fast approaching! The weather has been so lovely — seventies with light breeze during the day and down to low sixties in the evening and during the night. So pleasant for the walks I have been taking and the cool nights are so good for sleeping! Seems more like early spring than summer.
Because of this beautiful weather, I have been able to eat breakfast, lunch and even dinner on my front porch. I love to sit so close to the two clumps of maple trees and watch a variety of birds flit back and forth. I am always happy to see them drink out of the birdbath. They have bathed in it but not lately. I loved to watch the birds bathe in the birdbath in Wes and Deb’s yard and wish more birds liked mine. They did not even drink from it after the last storm; when I checked, I found that the water had leaves and debris in it so I cleaned it out and gave them fresh water. So, a few more than been drinking.
Since Monday, I have been taking short walks before breakfast, before lunch and before dinner. At first looked upon them as necessary exercise but each day enjoy them more. Yesterday and today saw blue birds – not the noisy Jays but dear little blue birds. Think a neighbor down the street has a blue bird house in their yard.
I love this time of year when the fields have been plowed; when corn is growing; many Amish food stands with fresh vegetables. It is always so much fun to go to Middlefield with daughter in law, Tina and my sister, Cheryl. We make a day of it with several stops along the way.
Of course, this month has had its usual crush of activities. Most recently, got an e-check on my car and passed. Yesterday took the car for an oil change and then stopped to get a tag for my license plates. Plates not need renewing till my birthday in August but now I will not bury the reminder and forget to get on time. Also read a whole book: Rainwater by Sandra Brown. It is on the list of suggested books to read before my book club (Holy Ground) meeting July 20. I just loved it, especially the ending. Although a lot of conflict and pain, the ending made it all worth while. Do not remember reading any other books written by her by there are a lot of them and I intend to read more.
Feel that I am blessed by God. Grateful that He guided us to buying this house in this neighborhood. I have wonderful neighbors, and the area is so beautiful and safe to walk through!
When I was in Florida, Wes helped me set up another blog and get on Facebook. The latest excitement in my life is that with the help of Matt, Yvonne and Wes, I now have Skype!!! Pam suggested it so Aud and I could see one another on callsl; I got the Webcam kit at WalMart; Matt installed most of it; Yvonne helped some (we use cross loop and she can do wonders with that) and Wes guided me through my first couple of calls!! It is amazing!! The first call to Wes, I could see the building that is going up on his back lot — see men walking on the rafters! I had been disappointed that the construction did not start till after I left but God must have heard my wish because I am actually watching it being built! The second call to Wes, Deb chatted too and showed me a piece of her artwork in which she incorporated some of my writing! I am so honored and proud to be a part of this piece. She has been working with en caustics which is a form of art using hot wax! It was wonderful to watch her work and see some of the beautiful pieces she makes. It was so much fun, too, to talk with my nephew, Kevin. He has such a delightful sense of humor and we laughed a lot. Hope to chat with him on Skype often.