Weather

Pretty trees.

My friend and I decided we're done with the tv weather people.  Our crappy weather is leading all the newscasts - all doom and gloom:  no water from our not-really-winter, year round fire season, heat and I could go on and on.  The kicker?  There's absolutely not a single thing any of us people can do about it. Sure, we can conserve, we can not go camping or start fires anywhere.  So far I'm refusing to give up my shower and will do my best to keep our trees alive.  But seriously, can't we just not be so alarmist with the weather forecasting?

Because of the extraordinary heat (it's March for crying out loud, why is it 80+ degrees outside?) we've been able to turn off the furnaces in the house.  The best thing has been the stunning beauty of all the trees! They're in full bloom a whole month earlier than they should be.  (The other flourishing thing is the weeds but that's a whole 'nother annoying subject.)  The Husband managed to get the sprinklers going to give our pines bordering our lot in the back a much needed drink.  So happy he was able to do that.  And so grateful we have a sprinkler guy in our quiver of home maintenance people.  He'll help us get things properly going once I can get in touch with him.

Was fun to see our daughter last week.  We always love when she comes to visit.  Thoroughly enjoyed picking up our granddaughter's wedding dress - it's so pretty.  I love being with my two daughters, they are cherished. 

Lucky quarter, maybe?

Yesterday morning our walk included double sweatshirt and jacket for me.  This morning:  short sleeves and no jacket.  I did find a quarter.  Hopefully it'll be a lucky quarter.  I could use some luck. 

I'm on the organ again this Sunday.  My co-organist had carpal tunnel surgery yesterday.  Fingers crossed he's back on top of things again soon.  My back simply will not allow me to sit for so long at the organ every single week.  And  our Bishop is coming to visit me this week.  I suspect he's going to ask me to also play for Primary since they put our pianist in a stake calling. Am so struggling with what to say to him if that's what he wants.  I try to always say yes to everyone.  Don't even really know how to say no.  But maybe this time I should try it?

I've finished all my library books again, and have a couple fresh ones to read.  Haven't had a minute to even start one.  I used to read several books a week on the regular.  Now it takes me several weeks to finish one.  How did that happen? 

Today I'm grateful yet again, and every day, for the opportunity to try once again to be a better disciple of our Savior.  To work harder at being kind and full of grace for others.  At this rate, I'll never be good enough for heaven.😏