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So hubby is recovering somewhat and actually made it to church on Sunday which was a blessing indeed. The poor guy, I don’t wish to reveal any deep secrets here, but he did promise that if he actually lived, he would come to church with me more often. So he totally won that bet…..
It’s really fortunate that I usually work in the afternoon and evenings, because hubby and I can spend much of the day together. Of course, trying to find something to do around here when you can’t really “do” much is challenging. We’ve taken some lovely drives and it is just beautiful here, spring time with snow on the mountains and blue water.
We’ve spent a lot of time sitting at the beach and watching the ships go by and there’s been this little bird that must have a nest nearby, because it has just been a-squawking when we get too close. This morning it got all puffed up with red feathers showing and tried to charge us. Very funny! It was this angry feather ball of fluff and fury. I’d tell you what kind of a bird it is, but I haven’t got a clue. All I know is that it has totally herded us away from whatever it is hiding and we now have to creep around and try to avoid it.
The eagles are pretty awesome too and we have hundreds of them. They actually intimidate me when they get too close. I’ve watched them make seagull nuggets right over my head and that is close enough for me.
I don’t have a whole lot to report at the moment. It’s probably a dreadful thing to say, but I am so grateful that hubby has been forced to slow down, that we now have the time together to just relax, to do nothing but hang out and visit and talk. He really hasn’t had hot chocolate in years, not the kind you can just sit with and watch the birds fly by.
Me, I’m just loving the Lord’s synchronicity and perfect planning. Mother’s Day is not really my thing, my least favorite holiday and one I often have to work twice as much on anyway. So our church just suddenly decided to postpone their celebration, to delay a week. Loved that! Now we can all come together after the rush has passed, after the work schedules and family pressure is over. How perfect. The Lord just has such a magical way of making His presence known, of working out the tiniest details.
Wally Fry said:
Glad to hear he has gone to church
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MicheleMariePoetry said:
Ahh, you’re in one of those calms that are gifted out now and then- enjoy!
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seekingdivineperspective said:
” … so grateful that hubby has been forced to slow down …” That does happen, doesn’t it? A pastor who found himself flat on his back quoted Psalm 23: “He maketh me to lie down …” Enjoy the season of calm and beauty. (And “angry birds” to entertain you. 😀 )
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atimetoshare.me said:
I think God gives us those times of peace so that we can regroup from all the past suffering. What a gift, especially when you’ve been through times of trouble. May he continue to bless you with this time of grace and restoration. Glad hubby is fulfilling his end of the deal.
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the #1 Itinerary said:
Great post 😁
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Tricia said:
The gift of slowing down and enjoying the moment is no small thing. Glad to hear hubby is motivated to add more church to his life. And yes stay away from angry, territorial birds, no good comes from them! 😉
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soakedduck said:
Hey, missed you girl. Give Hubs my greetings. Glad things are working out–Funny your blog sounds like something I could have written about the past 6 months. Counting the birds and drinking the hot cocoa (still not drinking the kool-aid :-))
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insanitybytes22 said:
Miss you too! Praying for some good rest and refreshment.
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Linda Lee/@LadyQuixote said:
This is beautiful. I will be thinking about this post tomorrow, when I accompany my husband to his surgical followup appointment to learn the result of his four biopsies.
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insanitybytes22 said:
Amen, Linda! I’m praying for you guys, praying for His peace that surpasses understanding, and for His good healing too, regardless of what those tests say.
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Linda Lee/@LadyQuixote said:
Thank you! I’m praying for you and your husband, too. God is so good.
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authorstephanieparkermckean said:
So thankful for hubby’s improvement & keeping his promise about church, too!
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oneta hayes said:
Nice to know what you do when you are doing anything. It is rare to find peace in enforced time out.
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SLIMJIM said:
Good to see you writing again
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Tom Salmon said:
Good to hear hubby is recovering.
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