Rachel wanted pictures of Missy growing up at Arthur Free and I hadn't gotten it done.  So I started gong thru photo albums.  UFFDA!  I love to do it .... but I run into too many pictures, and I take pictures of them and love to go thru those memories BUT I take photos and photos and photos.  All of the sudden I look at my watch it was 7:25 and I was suppose to be in IG.  I went in to IG and played PB.  It started to rain about 8 and some went to the rec center.  I headed to Dose and bought a frame for the wedding collage.  I also bought a full size sheet set.  It was raining and  I got a pineapple smoothie and took it to Carol for a quick visit.  At home we mowed after lunch.  After a great supper I put flowers together for the Lakeview Farmer's market.  

Paint the garage

I went in to IG early, Terry played pickleball with me at 7:30.  I made a quick stop at Dose.  Matt, Becky, TJ and Kane came down and painted the garage.  It really turned out nice.  I put together flowers for the farmers market last night.  Second and Main  At 4  I think I took 18 and 14 sold for $10.  I gave 2 to Daveys.   And bought home 2 to send with Becky for her mom and Bobbi.  Denny grilled chicken breasts and we had spinach salad, hot poppers, green tomatoes.  After supper TJ wanted to pick 2 bouquets of flowers for his girlfriend and her mother.  I totally agree with the text that the mom Kristi sent Becky, "Torren is just the sweetest.  You have a great kid".

                                                

Happy Birthday, Jack!!!!

We hope you have a great day, Jack!!!  Thank you for being the sweet kind boy that God made you.  May you always bring joy to our hearts and to God's heart  Happy Birthday!!

 I was out in the damp, pulling weeds from flower garden,  Denny is still battling his cold.  I called and got an eye appointment for 2 pm.  We had hopes of getting materials for deck railing and mailbox sign, but no luck at Home Depot.  We ate at Mr. Stirfry, YUM!! but way too much, uncomfortable too much, but oh so good.  I went to my eye appointment early and Denny sat in the car.  We made a stop at Durham S[prts. no pickleball net  Menards and Lowes.  No luck

                                                

Fourth of July

I got up and tried to connect with Kim L. to get my vases and visit her garden, but happily her family was there with blissful chaos, so another time..  I sewed 2 pillow cases from a curtain to make a queen sized set.  We left for BC parade about 9.  This may be the last time I drivel.  Bad intersection, too far from curb, not far enough in parking space,  following Crossridge hay wagon, following Chris's vehicle,  Didn't[t pull into garage far enough.  Uffda!!!   We got a few groceries at Foodpride.  Then home for naps and to put some flower arrangements in pint jars.  

I know, I know, you’ve already asked Him a million times, I see those eyes rolling.   But today, ask Him a million and one.  Yes.   Ask Him AGAIN.  Ask Him again for that child to come home.  That marriage to be healed.  That mountain to move.  Ask Him again for that friendship to mend.  That work to begin.  That end-of-tunnel light to appear.   Ask Him again for the one who needs rescue, the one who needs healing, the one who needs new direction, new guidance, new focus.  Yes.  Even if that ‘one’ is you.  Ask Him again for what you need.  For what you want.   For joy in the sorrow.  Help in the struggle.  A sip of living-water in the heat of your schedule...and the time to just sit at the well, amen?   Ask Him again.   Ask Him again to provide springs in your land; and while you’re at it, give thanks for that land, no matter how dry it is now, knowing He’s given it to you with good purpose.  Yes.  Ask Him again.  Ask Him again to dig up the soil and plant the seeds.  Ask Him again to stir up and settle, make and remake, pour out His peace that passes all understanding, because frankly; you could use a hefty dose about now.  Yes.  And Amen.   Ask Him again for all that seems lost and all that seems nowhere even near the city of possible...and ask Him believing He can.  Yes.  Ask Him again.  Not because you don’t think He heard you the first million times, but because you are realizing the longer you {truly} live, that persistence is a pretty strong faith-builder; not to mention how close it keeps you to Him for whom all things are possible and nothing is too hard, and because faith-based strength to persevere and closeness with your Creator is what you REALLY need.  Whew. Yes. Absolutely.   Ask Him again.  With fresh eyes and a renewed spirit and a passionate resolve that He can, and if it’s His Will...He will.  And if it’s not, you will keep on asking.  You will keep on seeking.  You will keep on believing.  Because persistent faith is where it’s at.  It fastens it’s gaze on hope.  The hope that is always three steps {Father, Son, Holy Spirit} ahead, providing the perfect focal point.   Yes.  And it never disappoints.  Amen.   So today; bow low, look up, and ask Him AGAIN. ❤️

Getting garage ready to paint

I was up for devo and went to play pickleball until after 10.  After I got home we went back to IG to buy some paint for the garage and a flag for the bunkhouse.  We sorted some sheet sets from the closet in the hallway. I picked flowers for Farmer's market on Thursday.  Lotsa flowers out there.  

Atlantic

I got up to pick some flowers for Gail and Laurie.  We had planned to leave little early so we could go to SS, but they didn't have it.  It was a nice time to visit more with the Atlantic EF church,  Jame's mom Amy sister Heidi and her husband, Larry,  Nice service.  Gail fixed s lunch and after people were done visiting we headed there.  Bruce was leaving, he was in charge of a golf outing that they were both playing in at 12:50.  Gail visited a while before she had to go.  From there Jensens were headed to Ames to be with Phillips family.  These are pictures I shared with Missy.  

home

Lincoln joined me or I joined him as we took a look around the yard.  We went on an adventure, he gave me directions for his game.  we explored in the garden, trying a few herbs and veggies,  We looked at several types of flowers.  I came in for more coffee and I took a sister call as Karen was spending time with Lincoln.Denny fixed us breakfast on the patio.  I rode with Missy and kids to IG.  She and Luke ran 6 miles, we watched the littles at the kiwanis park.  At home Missy packed and headed to Omaha to get Evan and Phillip who were flying in from California.   I put together another red, white and blue vases.   Denny and I took naps and then went into to Goldsmiths for some of Lukes' yummy tacos.   The mama cat had EIGHT kittens we are trying to catch and tame.  Uffda!!