Thoughts from Arizona

So, what have I done in this beautiful morning in this lovely, sun-splashed southwestern city?

Most recently, I took a walk. A little over a mile down the canal road is a park and bird sanctuary. I sat on a bench and watched the birds on the water; two white birds circling overhead in the clear blue sky; a tiny hummingbird on the tree beside me with irredicent green feathers shining in the sun. I WISH I had taken my camera. I loved the view; the quiet; the tranquility. The verse came to my mind, "then shall the Son of righteousness arise with healing in his wings".
Arizona! How special to be here again. What a delight to find Tyler, almost 17, such a boy to be proud of! I love the hugs from Tim, almost 11, and Victoria, 6. And, I love seeing my son and daughter-in-law again....and so good to be at Delbert and Kathy's for the Bible study meeting again. Beyond all that, I'm sad because of stress I see in the lives of my son and daughter-in-law. Sandi works at the school this year. My son is struggling with a business that, much like the Titanic, is sinking in the black, swirling, waters of the fallen economy. I know they are by no means alone, and doubtless not nearly as bad off as many.
I read Isaiah 33 this morning. Verse 6 stood out, especially the last line, "the fear of the Lord is his treasure". Verses 15, 16, 17 are precious also. It seems real again as I think of those losing their earthly "treasures", what they've labored for and hoped for materially. I can't stop any of this, can't restore or replace any of the losses. But I can pray...and I see/feel a desperate need for that.
Enough "thoughts" for this morning. I need to get some lunch, and then Sandi will be home before long.

Happy Valentine's Day - tomorrow

What to write? It seems easier to write about "somewhere else". Today started out with a snowstorm, but the sun came out in the afternoon. The family-next-door continued with their plans and left for Sidney as soon as the snow let up some. They reported back that the road was mostly good. Kara, (9) decided to stay here with me, and I've been glad for her company. It sure makes a difference in the evening! She's been working on a 350 piece jigsaw puzzle and doing well. We played Scrabble for awhile, but it wasn't very exciting so we put it away.
I filled the end of last week and all this week with sewing for my granddaughter (6) in Arizona. Except for a little handwork, I've finished two Sunday dresses and a summer nightgown. They really are pretty! Smile. Now, I'm anxious to see if they fit right and how she will like them.
Arizona! the countdown is on! I leave this Wednesday, February 18. For awhile I planned on driving, but that got put aside. I'm happy to have a ticket from Kearney. Sometimes they are not affordable. I'm SO looking forward to the time there with my son and family! I also plan to spend a few days in California with Pam (used to be Tilley) and her husband. That will be "somewhere else", so maybe it will be fun to write about!

I'm HERE, not "there", or "somewhere else"

February!
The days and weeks are have gone quickly. I've cleaned house, and made at least a dent in the endless battle with clutter. I've made and kept appointments that I didn't want to make - or keep....such as the one yesterday with the Ophthalmologist to get my retinas checked. (A relief to find out that all is well in spite of some discomfort and lightening flashes). And, I've joined Facebook! Looks like that may take some discipline, time-wise, but it will help fill in evenings that still seem long and "empty".
A little later this month I'm flying to Arizona to visit my son and family. I wanted to drive so that I could see some friends along the route...but that didn't work out. I also plan a few days visit to Pam (used to be Tilley) and her husband in California. That will be a first, and we're both looking forward to it.
I'm working on some sewing for my 6 year old granddaughter in Arizona, hoping to finish before I go. I used to LOVE to sew, but now I'm out of practice and sometimes feel so clumsy! I'm hoping this will awaken some of the old creativity that has been dormant for awhile!