Relaxin'

I got up and started the sister phone call.  Working on the blog and pictures.  

Charlie Kirk

Today, our hearts are heavy. A voice for freedom has been taken from us far too soon.

He faced attacks, criticism, and false accusations—but he never wavered. He stood firm for truth, faith, and the values that define us.

In a world that often forgets courage and common sense, he dared to speak, to inspire, and to lead.

His spirit will live on in all who refuse to be silent.

We will support the fight for freedom and those brave enough to speak truth—and you can join us.

PT

While Denny was at PT I went to Old Town and put together some flowers for their Sat night get together.  I got iced coffee to go. I had bfs at noon.  Great visit sharing with believers. After doing not much of any thing I DID finally get the tiller out and the ground worked and the tilled soill covered with carpet paths.  And I did finish planting the pretty irises that I got from Jake = small flower growers.  My friend Michelle got her naturalization.  

Happy birthday, Diane

I was home all morning.   I went to Teresa's for study.  At night we sat on rocked on the porch. 

A picture from a month ago Famrmer's Market in IG.  Pete and Ukranians getting some flowers

Such sad news about Charlie Kirk's death.

We went to IG for PT.  Afterwards coffee at the farmacy.  At 5 we headed to Lakeview to talk to Craig and Sue about using #407.  I brought guac and pesto.  We ate on their pontoon cruising around Black Hawk Lake.  Nice night!!

OGT and beyond

 What a blessed life I have!  Thank you , Jesus.  I washed dishes and made coffee and toast to take upstairs to Denny, but he came down first. OGT until 11 when I headed north to spend lunch with Dear friend, Susan before they heat to the great Northwest for 3+ weeks.  SO good. We just ate a sandwich at the gas stop, but time together was sweet. Next to volunteer at New Leaf.  Sherry and I did a lot oof moving around  A truck load of furniture came in and the place is quite full.  I deposited the glasses at the store and a man took 10 of the plastic pitchers.  YES!!!  At 3:15 I picked up the boys and we went golfing.  Kind Andrea let us use her cart AND she paid my green fees.  Uffda!!! I wasn't expecting that at all.  Simplify because it was on my mind, and it was okay with Denny. I drove to Lake view to play PB with some gals.  Twila, Irene,  Val, Jennifer and Fay.  At home Denny had cleaned, cleaned, cleaned.  The upstairs in ready for Airbnb Monday night.  Such a blessing to sit on the rockers at night and chill.

                                        

Golf at Sac

 I was up and in the house.  I left for golf about 8.  I played with Maureen, We shot a 43.  Nice round.  Stopped taking SLEEP.  I took my lunch and went to Carroll to get the Prius serviced.  My goal was to get back home in time to go to Cherokee and watch the boys soccer.  We ate a bite at Cooks after the games before heading home.  I decided NOT to complicate my life by staying home rather than going to Clay County Fair.  Riots are happening in Kathmandu.  Lord, I pray for protection and Your leading.

Sinday/funday!!

No real change in not taking SLEEP last night.  So good to be in SS.  Nice prayerful bunch of ladies.  After church we came home and fixed sandwiches with the left over meat, naps, finished cleaning the Prius, and I made a bouquet for golf tomorrow.  The rest of the night we sat on then porch and rocked.  

There’s something really special about having a big age gap between your kids.   It’s not always what you planned, but somehow, it’s exactly what your family needed.    You get the baby cuddles and the big kid conversations.     You’re packing school lunches while also packing a diaper bag.     Cheering at a soccer game on Saturday… and pacing the living room with a teething baby by Sunday.    It’s chaotic, yes. But it’s magic.     Because when that older sibling walks in the door and the baby lights up you realize this wasn’t just about you getting another baby…   It was about them finding each other.    The big one becomes a helper, a protector, a hero in tiny eyes.     And the little one? They remind the older sibling what it’s like to slow down, play, and be someone's favorite person.    They learn from each other in the most unexpected ways patience, responsibility, silliness, trust.   It’s not always easy having one in diapers and another learning pre-algebra…  but it’s beautiful.   Because one day, they won’t remember the gap.   They’ll just remember growing up with a built-in best friend.     And you’ll remember the beautiful in-between, where both your arms (and heart) were always full.