Travel Mercies.

 Travel Mercies.

 

Today is a good day to think about family and friends who will be or ARE traveling to homes among the various places around the country. Even if we did not have to consider storms, rain, snow, and assorted turbulence in the air, we might just need to say a prayer that everyone will reach their destination safely. And then, too, we should pray that everyone stays healthy. Eating and drinking can always be interesting, but flying and riding for hours in cars and other vehicles can be hard on body and mind. So, let’s just hope that the next week and a half are very peaceful and quiet. Let all the planes land and take off without problems, and let all the drivers be very careful. The rest of the grandmothers and grandfathers can look forward to the arrival of those wonderful children!

 

Think Sylvia got too much of something she did not need last night. Her tummy is upset. Poor baby. And she is just a bit of a glutton. Then any noise emitted from her body surprises her and makes her run! It is the sort of thing that just amuses little boys and one funny old grandmother. So, giggles have been heard here today.

 

Had to order treats for the dogs again today. Think the Chewy website was down for maintenance or something. Amazon took care of it. Now the dogs will have the mini marrow bones they like. They are not the least bit spoiled. Grinning.

 

The hens laid five or six eggs today like champs. They only lay about every other day, so in a couple of days a dozen eggs will have accumulated. Sent home a carton of 18 with Anne yesterday, and then she found out that her kids were coming to visit. Now they will have some good eggs to eat! Besides, these eggs are pretty in shades of tan and brown.

 

It did not seem as if this day could really make up its mind to be too cool, too windy, too misty, or just TOO. Right now, the clouds have not entirely taken over, but it is still a bit breezy. And yes, it is still a bit cool. It is not cold, but it is hardly shirtsleeve weather. At least it is not 120 degrees in the shade! See, some of us appreciate the cooler weather. It is just the one day that is 80 degrees and the next that is 40 that messes me up. Some of us would appreciate more stability—or something.

 

Saw a report from up in one of the Eastern states where some guy’s zebras got loose and can’t be caught. Did you know that a group—three or more—or zebras is called a “dazzle?” That is neat. But the critters can run 40 mph, so it is not like it would be possible to run them down with horses or anything along those lines. It is sad that they will starve to death if they can’t be rounded up and put in some kind of protective area with feed and cover from storms. They are, after all, an African animal.

 

It’s almost time to go shut the coop doors. Last night only four of the hens had to be taken to the little coop. Still hoping that they get the idea that they should go in there without being persuaded. It may still take a couple of nights for that to sink in. Or the middle coop may have to be shut up entirely to persuade them. Maybe tomorrow that might happen. Still have not put the electric cord over in the front coop so the heater and heated water bowl can be put in there. Love my critters, but they take a lot of effort to keep healthy and happy.

 

It seems to me that evening keeps getting here earlier and earlier. Here it is only 5:15 and the sun isn’t even showing. But that could be the clouds. Whatever it is that is causing the darkness, it makes me feel as if it is dark-thirty when it gets this way. Oh well. No one expects me to get up, go to bed, get breakfast, or any of the other timed affairs in life. It really does not make a bit of difference.

 

Will remind you to pray for those who are trying to protect us—health care, law enforcement, judges, and those who watch over our children in the schools. We need all of us working together to make our world a better place. Let us do our part even if that part is only to pray.

 

Rest, find joy, look forward to better days. You are loved.