Treated ourselves to late lunch at Olive Garden. I will never tire of their soup/salad combo. The Husband went for their lasagne though he felt like it was expensive. I figure he got two full meals out of that so it wasn't really that expensive.
Came home and discovered that one of the bulbs in the bathroom/shower had burned out. That bulb was original to the house, installed with all the other bulbs by the builder just before we moved in. 24 years ago. We have more than a few of those original bulbs. I was nervous about having the extension ladder brought in to replace it, those ceilings are high - probably around 12 foot. And the shower wall/door is glass, the floor slanted so the water drains. The Husband: my hero. I have been grateful our entire marriage for his abilities and how he has always taken such good care of us. The thought, though, was astonishment that we still have lightbulbs in our house that are working fine after 24 years. Knock on wood.
Wanted to walk Sunday afternoon, it was sunny out and warm-ish. But the wind was too fierce. Stayed windy all day yesterday. This morning we woke to this view. That was hours ago and the snow is still hiding those hills. A good stay-in day.
Wish I had a picture from our morning walk yesterday. We watch a squirrel descend a tree, climb the next one, scamper out on a long (swaying in the wind) branch, to hop over to the swaying branch on a tree across the trail and then scamper down again. I couldn't help but wonder if it was more fun to cross the trail by jumping across in the trees than just rushing across the trail on the ground. It was so cute. I loved hearing the birds. I can hear them better than The Husband. Over by the library I'm convinced there are a couple of red-winged blackbirds, their call is so distinctive. Haven't managed to see them, but I've heard them.
And I'm practicing to accompany Robert in a funeral sometime this week. They know their loved one is passing, so they are doing as much pre-prep as possible. Robert will sing a song he has also been asked to sing in our Sacrament meeting on Easter Sunday. It's been tricky practicing because the music he gave me had no words included. I count on them to keep in sync with the singer. I've written them in as best I can, but am pretty sure it's not quite accurate. I'll keep practicing and hope that I know the notes well enough that following the singer will be possible. My goal is always to focus on the singer, the music and the Spirit it brings.
Today I'm so grateful for plumbers that can come out pretty quick and fix a leaking broken valve. The first plumber we called could get us in on Friday. Really, four days away? ( Four days is a very long time to be without water in the house.) Called the next one and was so very pleased; they came out, assessed and estimated time and cost and got busy with the repair. Made it all look easy. And my tears of frustration and concern were absolutely unwarranted. Too much going on all at once and I was too easily overwhelmed. I'm so grateful for repentance and hope that my forgiveness (from The Husband as well as heaven) will be complete. I'm grateful that Amazon makes returns so easy. I had such high hopes, I don't often get new things to wear and was hoping these would work. But no, back they went. Instead, I've ordered a new little hand-vac to replace our apparently faulty one. Would rather have a new blouse. But truly, I already have plenty.
I'm grateful for the ability to stay at home in the daunting weather, with good furnaces, a good roof, food in the cupboards and determination to be a better human being today. I won't give up. Even though any progress seems small and temporary. I'll keep trying.
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