Almost Soup Weather!

 Almost Soup Weather!

 

It has been quite cool and definitely rainy today. We already had nearly four inches of rain and got that much more today! Lake Wichita is up but have no idea if the spillway dam is going over or not. Shona said some of the streets were a bit dangerous earlier. Not surprised. We are not actually accustomed to minor flooding. We either have droughts or downpours!

 

It’s been a good day anyway. The hens were not terrifically happy with all the rain, but they have all been out finding things to eat on the acreage. They had some wheat and some sunflower seeds to go with their usual feed. If any worms came out, you can bet they found them!

 

Have not been interested in looking at any of the news or whatever is going on anywhere. Thought about the folks up in the mountains of NC when my feet and legs got cold. Can’t imagine living in a tent and trying to stay dry and warm. We have so much wind that a tent would have to be staked down around ten feet deep to maintain its shape and not leave in the wind. As it is, we know what it is like to not be ready for heavy rains. The last truck we bought had not had any real rain on it for over a year, but then we got into heavy rain and the sunroof leaked. The warranty paid for replacing it, and we were mighty glad. Over a thousand dollars for that thing!

 

If the run off goes into the area lakes, we should be up to better gauges. Lake Arrowhead was only at 64% capacity last week. This rain should hit that mark up considerably. God has just blessed us again!

 

Made a pot of fresh decaf coffee this evening. Just felt like a coffee kind of day. Soup sounded good earlier, but simply did not want to make anything right now. Have plenty of veggies to go in soup, and even have both beef or chicken bouillon, but always feel the entire thing needs to be eaten and not placed in the fridge. Silly, right. But the veggies include onions, so the dogs can’t help me out eating it up. Oh well. Maybe tomorrow.

 

Still did not mop the floors today. Maybe soon it will happen, but don’t hold your breath. The older the old woman gets, the easier it is to take it easy and “rest” when the joints are aching. And they are. It has to be the weather or something. Felt half way decent early in the day, but the old knee simply has to be irritating. Sigh.

 

Let us remember those who have been flooded out or otherwise had their lives totally disrupted by either weather or warfare. The world is such an unsettled place that no one has any assurance that tomorrow will be a better day. The only true assurance we have is God’s love. Let us remember to pray for our brothers.

 

Rest well, my friends. You are loved.