April in Texas.

 

We never really know what to expect in our weather, despite all the forecasters telling us what is headed our way. We may or may not have clear skies for the watchers of moon and sun exchange. We have had some showers, but no heavy rains yet. And we sit back and watch the lake levels go down each day while we pray for rain. Other states get flooding. We get some rain. Some states get blizzards. We get cold, maybe some snow, but more likely just some hail. Yep. Texans just look outside when trying to choose what to wear each day.

 

Sterling called today and said that if nothing ripped, reared, or raveled, he and Jacqui would be here Wednesday. That means the old woman has to get the wall on the south side of the office ready for the new pantry. After measuring it for me, Sterling said it was 6 ft. 3 inches long. That was about three inches too long for the west wall because of the window that holds the AC. But that is just fine. The east wall will work just as well. Tomorrow all my can goods will go into the little blue wagon that Jennifer got for me, and the rest of the stuff will go back on the shelf to be placed in the kitchen. The AC unit will blow right on through that shelf. Just a little bit of re-arranging to do.

 

Lance mended the door on the middle coop while he was here. It is so nice to have someone who tries to do things despite not having the exact things that are needed. Stephen came the other day and told me that it is the stupid battery on the lawn mower that is messed up again. Apparently, each year takes a new battery!! That is just ridiculous! Even the trickle battery charger did not help keep the battery going! But now maybe Stephen will have time to come take this one off and go get another to replace it. Dear Hearts, an old woman knows how to make a quiche, but this business of taking those metal nuts off the things on a battery is just a bit much. Oh well. The guys who mow every two weeks will be back soon. Might ask my brother to help if he is not just exhausted.

 

Jennifer called today to tell me we were in a tornado watch. Now it is down their way. Siri says that they have a severe thunderstorm going on. Guess that means plenty of rain at least. It amazes me to think of Grayson across the road in his own house. Have not heard yet if he has put the utilities on or any of that stuff. Just know that they are planning a “paint party” for the inside of the house. He is going to be so shocked at how much work a house is for one person! The yard, the little things like garage doors, the floors, keeping up with the groceries, and just taking care of his own clothes. The lady who sold it to him left him both a new washer and dryer plus an inside refrigerator and one for the outside as well. She also sold him her living room furniture. She moved into a place for those over 60. Have not asked about his pool yet, but am wondering how he will keep up with all of that. It must be just as hard to start out as a single male as it is for one old widow woman. At least he knows how to change a battery!!

 

Have enjoyed looking out the front windows at the flowers attempting to smile at the wind. That one little poppy has been the only one to bloom so far, but if the heads on the other plants are any indication, that bed should be a red carpet pretty soon. God has developed the most beautiful things for us to enjoy! Sometimes the pictures online look fake because they are so pretty with birds of all colors and sizes! But if it can be imagined, you can bet that God did it first! Let us be grateful for each joy in life.

 

Rest well, my friends. You are loved.