I am sooo looking forward to Doug's short visit. I have missed my man. He is ready for a well deserved break. We (what's this we stuff?) plan to till the garden, plant tomato seeds in pots for starting seedling, mulch around the house and snuggle. I know you all had a spring break or are having one. I hope it is a good one for sure. I spent Easter with Mary Mandeville, Nina and dad and Mary came by for a short visit to pull a piece of plastic that was dragging under my van. It was a protective cover for the under carriage and I drove to the hospital last week hearing something so strange I thought it was my tires or breaks. Then I realized what it was. When I got home Doug informed me he also had a vehicle issue............he had to get a new transmission for his truck. Always something. Oh well it is like new and mine is fixed for now.
I have been off IV antibiotics for 9 days!! Last Sunday was my last infusion and I really feel it leaving my body. I feel like I am on detox. I think my stomach is coming back to normal and I now have a sore throat and cold, which has been trying to get me. I feel more normal. I even cleaned house a little and still working on more; spring cleaning stuff and re-organizing. I am amazed at how many clothes and shoes I have that do not fit. Maybe never did? a friend said I should get a pair of those panties with a fake butt or padding. That would be something. I will stick to baggy sweats for now. I have been doing more leg strengthening isometrics and I can see progress, but still no buns. I just wish I could do more. Patience.............what is that?
My neighbor brought me a book which consists of daily affirmations to push oneself a little harder, strive for more in life, fulfill dreams, expect more of ones self, trust "all is perfect" and we have a choice. The choice is how we start out the day and end it with all the details in between. It is perfect and yet we can strive for better. It is self improvement to continue growing in life. The challenges make us stronger and they are gifts. In the midst of these challenges I find it hard to stay positive if I focus on the challenges themselves instead of the solutions, while at the same time, letting go. Some say "Let go, Let God", others say "God willing" while others say "If it is meant to be it will be" or "It just Is". These phrases are all saying the same thing. I believe we do not control anything but our reactions to challenges and events. I will strive to stick to that path of letting go...........I turn it over to a higher power and trust in good faith that all is perfect just as it is and tell myself I am grateful for all of life's experiences; The good the bad and the pretty. It is something to strive for yet not always easy.
Our neighbors are starting a community share agriculture business on their small family farm. They have been building a hot house, cold frames and other fun stuff. I bought some eggs from them and they are great !!! If you live in A2 let me know when you need eggs. They are fabulous and $3 a dozen for free range-organic. We both have the idea to put a produce stand out in front of our land which gets a lot of traffic, runners and cyclists. It is a good way to get rid of extra produce and make a little money to pay for seed, mulch, organic fertilizer etc. Next year maybe we will participate with them in the CSA. What a great way to support local family garden-farms while making a little money. Douglas better get home and get those rabbits fattened up! I can taste the casulet now !!! It feels good to know we have some local garden neighbor friends with whom to trade and support. "Barn Raisings" are the new house painting parties yall. I will continue to trade food for other services with family and friends. You eat you pick!!
Mary is back to Chicago for a few weeks. It has been very quiet with the rain pouring down. I slept in and spent most of the day book keeping while visualizing the money flowing...For everyone !!!
Love and Peace !!!
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