I love Sundays! Last week God took over the planning of the worship songs and made them fit with the sermon today. I picked most of the songs a week ago Wednesday and added some last Wednesday. The theme was suppose to be the omnipresence of God. He made the theme to be the importance of praise in our lives now. God is so awsome. I am also "tickled pink" when God takes my puney ideas and makes them according to His purpose and plan.

I am swallowing my pride, and acknowleging that Genny's name is really spelled with a J. My reasoning is if her full name is spelled with a G, then her nickname should also be spelled with a G. Please accept my apologies, Calvin and Michele. You have been very patient with your mother.

I am very thankful that God gives us new days. That we do not have to be stuck in the rotten attitudes of yesterday. Yes, I was in a rotten attitude yesterday, and hurt myself and Scott. He gets so nervous when I am not "normal" We both react to each other's reactions. Whew, what an emotional mess! Praise God, He did not let me stay in that mess. He set me down by myself in a lawn chair overlooking the back valley, made me be quiet and listen to the truth about myself, Scott's love for me and especially to His forgiveness and care for my heart. I have been held by the Great Lover of My Soul and my heart is at peace. How can anyone say there is no God, and if there is He is not personal. I say Phooey to that because He is real and so very personal. It is my heart's desire that all who read this blog know of God's very real and personal relationship.

It was another day busy day. We started the day with fresh rolled oats for my special oatmeal: contained raisins, walnuts, vanilla flavoring, coconut, cinnamon, and sugar. Yum Yum. Afterwards, with full tummies, Scott climbed a fir tree that was shading our tomato plant and zuccini hills. He limbed over half the limbs before it got hot and his legs got tired. We then went to Morton to introduce ourselves to a new client. We found out that she is a believer and spends alot of time alone while her husband drives his truck interstate. It was a blessing meeting her and we look forward to helping her get her place back in order.

We then went to the Heritage House. We figured we needed to see the friends we made while Mom Augur was living there.

On to the Bean Tree to wait for Barbara's return home from Westport. She was due back for work at 2 o'clock. I had a bowl of clam chowder with a cheese roll. Scott had a big sticky roll and a cup of coffee. We were able to see Anne Sjoden and her daughter, and Steve Hargrove. He and Scott had business to discuss. Meanwhile, Barbara came in. She was excited about her trip and shared some of the highlights. It will be good to have her home for awhile, even if it will be for a short time. She is planning to move in with Anders and Kacey until her apartment is ready in August.

Back at home, we cleaned the mess we made with the fallen branches. We made 4 piles. What hard work dragging those limbs. It also became humid, so was I ever sweating! This is a part of homesteading, Michele. We'll be here to help. I am now waiting for Barbara to come home. She said she bought me a special treat. Something with coconut and chocolate ( :

Granddaughter, flowers, rocks, friends and blessings

I have sure been having alot of fun lately. I was able to visit with Calvin and Michele for 5 days and that included playing with Genny. The weather turned really nice during their visit, so Genny and I spent time outside. She usually wanted me to pick her up as her way of telling me it was time to go out. She enjoyed picking "flowers" and then "feeding" them to Joe, our dog. We also spent alot of time just sitting in front of the yurt and letting her put rocks in my had. She was fasinated with the hummingbirds that came to the feeder, and also the grosbeaks that chanced a time at their feeder. As a matter of fact, we had a hummingbird fly in the house, hit a window, and knock itself out. I held the stunned bird in my hand and let Genny carefully touch it on the tail. We all had a good time together. Calvin was able to go with Scott on a job he was doing in Packwood, rebuilding a deck. He also went to Eatonville to help mow the lawn for a good friend of ours. He was able to see friends he had not seen for a long while. It was a special time for Father and Son to work together and just spend time together.
We had the awsome priviledge of having Rebecca, Larah, and Kacey come up for a visit on Thursday afternoon. We all sat on lawn chairs and chatted and watched Genny and Larah play.
Tuesday, at 1:30, Barbara, Audrey, Adrienne, and Alex went to Westport for the week. I am assuming they are having a great time, because she is no longer text messaging to her father. They will be coming home on Friday in time for Barbara to work. Meanwhile, at the home front, Scott and I are enjoying the "empty nest". We have worked on our gardens, moved firewood, changed locations of huge beams, taken walks, and just enjoyed each other's company. Scott planted a large patch of pumpkins in his garden. I added spagetti squash to Barbara and my garden. I actually picked the first lettuce leaves for sandwiches today.
Today has been good....worshipping our Creator God while on my walk this morning, praying for extra blessing for Rebecca on her birthday. I feel like I was the one to receive the extra blessings. Maybe He just opened my eyes to see the blessings that are continually around me all the time. Whatever the case, God is good all the time......all the time, God is good.

Wednesday night, Calvin, Michele and Genny came up for a five day stay. This is a picture of their arrival. As you can see, Grandma is very happy. I'll write more of the adventures of their stay when I have more time. Right now, I have some more playing to do on this beautiful evening on Father's Day.

Finally a quiet free time to write. It seems like I have been on the go for ages! Maybe not that long. Since last posting, we hosted the Randle Chainsaw Relief crew at the yurt to practice cutting down trees and piling brush. They came up Friday and Saturday afternoon. We had such an enjoyable time as a crew. John Pollman was a excellent teacher and really kept his eye on us all. I am looking forward to more training. Yes, I did use a chainsaw. My bicept was sore for 2 days.

Barbara has a new job. She works at Bean Tree in Morton. She makes coffee---all that specialty drug stuff. I took Kacey there Tuesday, and Barbara made me a Chi latte( or something like that). It was very good and Barbara was so cute behind the counter being so official and all. I am proud of my "little baby". She has grown up to be a beautiful woman who loves the Lord. It is a privilege to be her mother and friend.

I worked with Scott all day on Monday in Eatonville. We saw a dear friend we haven't seen since The Wedding. Marie Nickle is our new customer. Wish we didn't have to charge our friends for the service we do. I look forward to making her place neat and tidy once again.

Just found out that Calvin, Michelle, and Genny are coming up next Wed. What fun! What joy! What dancing feet and waving arms!!! Can you tell I am one happy parent and Grandma?

I sure do love life, friends and family. So, whoever reads this, thank you for being a part of my life.