Just Thinking and Wondering.

 Just Thinking and Wondering.

 

Have spent an inordinate amount of time on FB today. Have not accomplished much either. Saw that President Trump has sent in the Warthogs to dump on Syria for their attack on our soldiers. LOVE those planes! But hate that this was necessary. Hope the soldiers’ families can have the comfort and peace that only God can provide. So very much is happening right now all over the world—and then we look at the Northwest and all the flooding. It just seems as if it is one thing right after another. The climate has become as warped as some of the ideas men have come up with about how to actually create more power—the electrical kind and the political kind.

 

Neighbor Max brought the dog food in off the bench on the front porch and placed the bag in the big, black trash container (used only for dog food). So glad to have that done already. He and Laisha will be flying out to Tacoma sometime soon to see how things are at the base where they will be stationed. Will hope that they find a happy place for them to live. Also, hope that Laisha will find work as quickly as possible. She does not like to be “still” and not have a job.

 

Shona has had her hands full with trying to get things squared away with her mom, and then today when they were transferring her from her bed to her chair, she passed out and was taken to the hospital. Think she will be ok, but know it upset Shona to not be able to be there for her mom. Know how she feels. Moms are pretty important in the larger scheme of things.

 

Touching base with Judie Brunson and Patty today meant a couple of texts and one phone call, but then things got busy. Talked with Cousin Wham for a bit and she explained why her wrists were both immobile. The surgeons had to remove a bone in each wrist to straighten them out from the stupid arthritis. Can’t imagine how she worked around all that, but she had a great attitude. We discussed how much different knee surgery is as compared to hip replacement. She has two new knees and two new hips. Shaking my head here. But then she had to tell me about her new car with all the bells and whistles. It’s a hybrid that does not have to be plugged in—ever. Sounds great.

 

The entire neighborhood must have had deliveries today by FedEx and the postal service. The postman had me sign for a big bag of meds from Optum, and the FedEx young man handled the dogfood and another box to place on my bench on the front porch. Then, later this evening, after the trash truck came and dumped out everything, my young neighbor brought my trash bin back into my yard. AJ is the sweetest young kid, but he is going to be one VERY tall man someday. He is not even a teenager yet and is probably taller than this old woman!!

 

Had a cup of real coffee today and am wondering if sleep will happen tonight. Almost worth it just to enjoy the coffee. Had intended to find a recipe for egg noodles and try to make some like Mother used to make. Have long since forgotten how she made hers, but remember that they had to sit out on the table on her pie board to “dry” before she cooked them. Maybe a recipe will pop up online tomorrow.

 

Max said that Christmas Eve and the day after Christmas were going to become federal holidays. That will be different. Wondering how Walmart will handle not having their stores packed with returns on the 26^th every year!! Can you tell that Walmart is not my favorite store?

 

Sometimes we all need to remember that this time of the year is a bit harder on some folks than any other time. Memories, both hard and good, can make life a bit more lonesome and harder to appreciate. And then there are those who can’t even afford to eat, put on clean underwear or socks, nor call anywhere home. Let us pray and DO whatever is within our means to help others. Our prayers make a difference in the lives of others—especially for little ones like the granddaughter of Diann Dennis. Little Raye may lose an eye if the cancer cannot be stopped. Let us hold her and her family in our hearts.

 

While other places are flooding, we could use some rain, but let God be our guide and help with what the land will need for the growth of pastures and crops this next year. Rejoice that God loves us.

 

Rest well, my friends. You are loved.