Laundry--AGAIN!

 Laundry—AGAIN!

 

It never seems to fail that when one thing gets done, another pops up that needs to be done. In this case, of course, it is laundry, the constant efforts needed to remain semi-clean and non-stinky! The dogs don’t care how things smell, but some of us would rather not smell like wet dogs. And then, the couch feels and looks better with clean spreads on it that are NOT covered in dog hair. The floor is less of a problem, actually. A dust mop gets most of the hair and dirt, but wet mopping would probably take care of the rest of the mess. Every time it rains—and this is NOT a gripe—the dogs present themselves as willing stampers of their own distinctive signatures—four paws each covered in assorted types of mud and dirt. Therefore, the floors are often imbued with impressive splotches of the hairy beginnings of dust bunnies. Ah, such loving critters!

 

Other than laundry, the clean spread on the bed, the changing of the spreads on the couch, and cooking some chicken pieces, nothing has been accomplished around this old house today. Someone who shall remain nameless really needs to get out to the coops and rake up the mess the hens leave behind, but the humidity seems to slap one in the face as soon as the door is opened! Staying in under the AC just appeals to at least two dogs and one old woman today. Have gone down to pick up the mail, but otherwise have remained right here on Dickerson Hill.

 

Read that some of our soldiers were being shipped back to help bring Americans home from Afghanistan. Sitting here shaking my head and then praying for the safety and success of getting those folks back home. Whatever we think or however we feel about the reasons behind our withdrawal and its administration, we have to pray for not only our own citizens, but we must pray for those who were friends of America. May God bless and protect all concerned.

 

Sharon Dickerson said that she had to cancel the test for amyloidosis because the insurance company would not cover the test. Maybe it is just as well. Maybe what her problem is will be better treated by the doctors who already have her under their care. Sometimes the ones who are familiar with a situation are the best prepared to deal with it. Anyway, let’s pray that her breathing and her heart beat will level out for the best.

 

Truly looking forward to seeing Lance tomorrow. Have a list. Giggling. He asked for it. Maybe we will get all the things done, or maybe we will get a few things done. It doesn’t really matter to me as long as we get a chance to visit and enjoy one another. When our children leave home, all we can do is look forward to having them come home for visits. Their visits make life worth smiling about! Even the dogs love my kids!

 

Hoping the weather cools down some more soon. Know that folks like Roger Thonton don’t appreciate cooler weather at all, but this heat just about makes me wilt. Guess the world is full of different needs for folks who like heat or cold. And then there is England, Scotland, and other places where it rains more than anyone could ever appreciate! At least we have blue skies and lots of sunshine, even if it does get to well over 100 degrees in the summertime. And if we have another winter with the kind of freezes we had in February, well, let’s just pray that we don’t have that situation again! That was just entirely too hard on everyone and every critter.

 

The bird calendar picture yesterday was the “Splendid Fairywren.” It was a very sweet looking little bird of blue and grey. And you will have to admit, the name makes one wish to see one up close. If those little birds had been in my neighborhood years ago, can you imagine what tales we could have invented for fairies! Ah, nature’s delights.

 

Rest well, my friends, and find reasons to be grateful. You are loved.