Beautiful Monday!

Did you ever have one of those nights when you really sleep well? I mean in a deep sleep; a slumber! I had that last night! I woke up feeling refreshed this morning! The last two weeks have been filled with emotions both good and not so good so I think my body was just saying "time for a reboot!" I woke up ready to face the week! I haven't been home so much lately and  my house is calling me. Sounds strange, I know, but my home is my healer. Better than any prescription a doctor can offer. My mind and spirit is restored in my home. I close that front door and disappear inside and in the yard and I am able to sort out any issue or problem that comes my way. 

I've been planting and cleaning the outside in between all my Mom's appointments and other commitments. As she turns that proverbial "corner", its been hard to see her change and her health deteriorating slowly but we do everything we can to take care of her and we await the results of her latest round of tests and hope for a good treatment plan. She still enjoys a trip to the supermarket, though she sits out most of the time, because although she doesn't cook any longer, she always loved to food shop. As I do! I love to cook and food shop! Some of you are shaking your heads like "why???" I just do. Mom also enjoys being at my home and watching the crazy chickens! And who wouldn't? They're so darn cute!

 

I don't normally let them free range but I was cleaning out the coop. What a crazy bunch of girls! I got this great metal plant holder that suspends from Tractor Supply!

So in the last two weekends, I have attended two bridal showers for the two weddings I have this Fall. Thats what I mean by a rollercoaster of emotions. Sadness that some people I adore lost loved ones this week, gladness for the impending happy weddings and showers and the worry for my Mom, yet the thrill that the nice weather is here for flowers and bbqs...But back to the weddings...next year I have three weddings! Three nephews marry next year! Both showers were beautiful and both were different! One was very modern and the other very traditional! Have you noticed that? I enjoyed both. They say marriages have a 50/50 chance of survival these days. That's a little disconcerting but I am an optimist!I hope they all live happily ever after!

Back to the gardening! I planted broccoli this year and several lettuces along with my usuals. I'm really excited for the garden. My husband shares in my love for the garden and flowers. I bought another hibiscus plant too! The one I have in my kitchen blooms and blooms!

Well, time for me to get moving. I have an entrée to make for the Ladies Brunch of our Ladies Bible Study tomorrow. I became a table leader last January after nine years. It was a nice experience and depending on Mom, I hope to do it again next year.

Have a great day!