Sandy's Daily Updates

Tuesday, March 16, 2024 Raining, Cloudy, Cool Still, 58 Degrees 4:27 p.m.

don’t know when it started raining, but it was raining when I got up this morning, and it is still raining. Just a nice, gentle rain. I am noticing that the trees are starting to get leaves on all the branches. I believe they are getting dressed for spring to be in their finest by the time summer arrives. So many trees are in bloom now; the pear tree, the redbud tree, the dogwood tree and a few more. Spring brings out the very best of trees, flowers and shrubs, slowly but surly. And, the air is so fresh smelling. (not when the wind is blowing and the pollen is flying).

Today I have worked on the office duties, talked on the phone, had company and enjoyed it all. I didn’t dare start to much on the computer as the power went off several times this morning. I also didn’t go up stairs as I was afraid that the power would go out while I was in the chair and halfway up or down the stairs. Once you are in the chair it is difficult to get out of it if you aren’t on the top or bottom floor. I didn’t want to chance it. I can do enough goofy things without falling out of the chair that we have for safety.

To wake up to the news of the bridge collapsing in Baltimore was such a shock. I am thankful that it wasn’t the middle of the day and loaded with rush hour traffic. It is dad enough that the men working on the bridge, filling in potholes lost their lives. My heart goes out to their families and friends. I am thankful that the barge captain sent a “may day, may day” call to authorities so that they could close the bridge and keep traffic from entering prior to the crash. Such a sad way to start the day in Baltimore. My prayers go out to all there.

Here, our news is the rain with high winds in the higher elevations. We haven’t had even a breeze and that is nice. The rain will end tonight and tomorrow is to be sunny and bright, And a bit warmer. Sierra has missed laying in the sun, and the birds haven’t been out and about so much today. Just the doves.

Quote of the day: “The Lord’s chief desire is to reveal Himself to you and, in order for Hm to do that, He gave you abundant grace. The Lord gives you the experience of enjoying His presence. He touches you, and His touch is so delightful that more then ever, you are drawn inwardly to Him.” Madam Jeanne Guyon, 1648 – 1717, French Christian.

Have a great rest of your Tuesday. Make it a true “Taco Tuesday” by eating tacos. We are having hamburgers. Have a terrific, adventurous, exciting and fun day.

Blessings

Monday, March 25, 2024 Mostly Cloudy Breezy Cool 64 Degrees 4:22 p.m.

Monday, a nice day after a very nice weekend. WE had some rain on Saturday morning, early, but then it was cloudy and dry the rest of the day. Jerry and Tammy came over, spread the rest of the rocks Tina bought for the front flowerbed. We need about 10 more bags to finish the flowerbed. We were sure that the first bunch we got would do it, but then discovered it wasn’t enough so we got ten more bags, and, once again discovered it wasn’t enough. So, I believe this weekend we will get at least ten more bags! What we have done looks very nice and neat. I can’t hardly wait until it is all done and see how nice it looks.

Yesterday, after church, we took the spaghetti, salad, garlic toast and pie over to Dottie’s and shared with her and Jerry. Tina had made the big crockpot full so had more then we could eat in a month. We froze some, and Tina set aside some for her lunch one day this week. Tammy had to work a baseball game so her meal was sent home with Jerry. Dottie made some peach cobbler and that was so good. Tina forgot to bring some of it home with her. Dottie’s cobblers are yummy! She has the southern cooking down to a T. Maybe that is because she was born and raised here in East Tennessee. Southern comfort cooking! I do like comfort!

This week, on Thursday, my youngest great grandson turns 4. There are no more babies so no more looking at the cute little outfits for babies and toddlers. That is sad. So will have to look for boy things, like trucks and cars and heavy equipment toys. He is a boy! We will have to find him something cool and fun as well as age appropriate. Since they live in an apartment it has to also be size appropriate.

Quote of the day: It is God to whom and with whom we travel, and while He is the End of our journey, He is also at every stopping place.” Elisabeth Elliot, 1926- American writer. M. martyred Missionary Jim Elliot.

Have a Fantastic rest of your Monday. Make it a interesting, challenging, and fun day.

Blessings

Friday, March 22, 2024 Cloudy Breezy Rain on the way 73 Degrees 4:32 p.m.

A beautiful early spring day. We have had some wind, but not bad, and so far no rain. The weatherman, and Jerry, said it will arrive sometime around 6:00 p.m. and should last until sometime tomorrow morning. I like how it arrives for the weekend. What ever one plans, include the umbrella. I believe the April showers are getting a head start.

This evening, as far as I know now, Tina and I are going to dinner with Monica and her son, Travis. We are going to the Cantina. Travis is autistic, and Friday nights are his date night with his mom. His dad coaches at the high school, I think, and Friday nights are ball games of one sort or the other.I think it is now basket ball. Maybe baseball. I am not sure. Travis likes the Cantina as the people there are teaching him “Mexican’. This should be a fun evening. He is 23, I believe, and is a KISS fan, big time. he has a ton of memorabilia from KISS, has gone and seen them every chance he gets. His parents take him and suffer through the loud music and screaming fans. They were due to hold a concert here but it was cancelled because one of the group was ill. The parents were so happy. Travis sent a get well card to them. He is a very kind and thoughtful young man.

Last evening, when I sent my blog so fast, Tina came home and we left for Home Depot! We found the rock we wanted, and t large paver stones, potting soil, and something else. I couldn’t get the thong to fix the mail box lid. The gentleman there said I should take a screw and nut and that should work. WE shall see. I imagine we will eventually have to buy a new mailbox. Another fun project.

Quote of the day: “Nothing great was ever done without much enduring.” Catherine of Siena, 1347 – 1380, Italian Christian. “My brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of any kind, consider it nothing but joy…and let endurance have its full effect, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking in nothing. ” James 1:2-4.

Have a great rest of your day, and an interesting, adventurous, safe and fun weekend.

Blessings

Thursday, March 21, 2024 Sunny Calm Cool Pretty 62 Degrees 2:23 p.m

Another nice, early spring day. Not much activity around here this afternoon so believe most people are at work and the dogs are home napping. The squirrel has been out as Sierra was chattering. She chatters at the squirrel but not much else.

I will be out and about later this afternoon, a major trip to the post office and Home Depot. So exciting. I need to get a whatchamacallit to repair the mailbox. The lid wants to come off. I also need a bag of potting soil as I planted the Amarillo plant and didn’t quite have enough dirt. I hope that it does as well as Dottie’s is doing. Hers is growing by leaps and bounds. It is nearly 4 feet tall by now.

The new neighbors got their furniture today so am sure they are busy getting things settled and beginning the new chapter in their lives in another state and city. They are from Kentucky. I hope that they like it here. No, I haven’t met them as yet.

Must end this and get ready.

No quote today

Blessings