Let's Have a Look-See

We had a really nice day followed by days of wicked wind, but it is nice today. I have no doubt that we will have more wind this week. I have my chair set up and ready for some reading. I was out earlier this afternoon enjoying the sounds of birds and squirrels.  We did Kindergarten registration and one of the families that came in was the family that took in a 14 year old Guatemalan girl I was working with a couple if years ago. I was so happy to see her and discover that she is still going to school.  It was truly a joy for me.  Then two says later I found that my Guatemalan student that I have this year moved to Chicago.  I was sad and concerned.  Wendell is a pretty safe place. I just can't imagine that she is moving to a safe neighborhood in Chicago.  I wish I could keep in touch. I have these new immigrants move into our area and I enjoy keeping track of their progress.  I wouldn't be surprised if they move back but I will...

As I was reading in the New Testament this morning I was struck by how much turmoil  there was in the last days of our Savior life. Then came that blessed Sunday and there was Peace. It was His message. Peace.  I know it will be the same when he comes again. A turbulent world, loved ones who heartbreaking lose their way, doubt and fear, but when we draw near to him we feel His Peace. When he comes it will be Peace. Please seek Peace in your life. My blessing this week: This week we had turbulent weather. Snow, icy roads, wind, hail, a blizzard, sun and cold.  With any luck it killed most of the apricots. We had a good back up plan.  I love these tulips and the memory of Lucy helping me transplant them.  The little birds came back this week. A good trip to a local greenhouse to pick up some flowers for Earth day.  I was gifted 4 flowers. It made my heart happy and I truely felt blessed.  He liv...

Spring in the Rocky Mountain area is not not for the faint of heart. There is wind as cold fronts blow through and there are a few nice days here and there.  I think what makes it hard for me us just wanting some peaceful, warm weather.  Flowers are the blessing we have everyday: wind, cold, warm or even snow. The hope of better days.  My Lucy tulips.

Last week, as I watched General Confrence I felt the Spirit testify to me that Jesus is the Christ and that life us all about our relationship with Him. I heard words confirming that these are the times. That He will come again and that everything good is from Him.  I have felt and expressed for years that if your relationship with Jesus is good, you are okay. Scripture study and prayer are key to this relationship, but our day to day actions are what seals the deal.  Love Confrence weekend. It make my heart strong and my Spirit at peace.

Here are some thoughts on moving my parents out of their home. When you set a date and your siblings are gonna meet to move and clean out the house, show up. There is just no way not to have feelings about the one who stayed home.  So if you're healthy, be there. No excuses.  Be there.  Work on the job that you are good at. I guess that means that my oldest sister is good at walking around bossing us around but not actually working. Still better than not showing up.  Don't become emotionally involved with the stuff. It's just stuff. It was hard not to bring this home, but I haven't seen it in 50 years so I'll probably be okay.  Be prepared to find anything and then laugh when you find a 20 year old six-pack.  And be prepared to cry when your mothers neighbors come by to tell her goodbye.  They have been such a blessing to each other.  There are good people everywhere.  And when you finish cleani...

I went out to feed the birds and noticed a couple of old faithful Sprouts.  Early tulips. They are red and yellow. They come back every year to my delight. I love to use fresh garlic so I planted some. Hope it grows and gives me some fresh garlic. 

There is something so therapeutic about cutting back rose bushes.  I didn't do it last year and have been planning on cutting them back since July.  I like to do it around valentines day. They should be dormant when you cut them back. But we still had to much snow in February.  The thaw has been slow. I could get to them last week, but it was cold and windy.  So yesterday was a win-win. No snow-no wind. I started here and finished here. Sometimes I get carried away and wonder if I went too far, but roses a resilient; they always come back.  They are lot like people. Life gets messy. Sometimes we need to clean out our lives. We always come back. Always.  Not to disappoint us. The weather gave us this on Wednesday.  And I thought to myself, Summer always comes. Every year.  Have Mercy.