I didn't go to church. Instead, I worked around the house and yard a little more. It feels so good to get some little tasks completed, however, one completed task always seems to lead to another I spot that needs doing. That's life though, isn't it???!!!!
It is almost 3:30 pm and I have decided to stop and rest. Meanwhile, I have refreshed the paint on the purple bed, painted the posts that the birdfeeders hang on, got the headboard in place, got more yard art painted, fixed a really good lunch and....... I know there is more. Oh yeah, hung one birdhouse, hung a rack by the back door to hang who knows what on and....
My storage room is in chaos while I look for various things to use in completing tasks on my me-do list. I have to work next weekend so the storage room will have to wait a couple of weekends.
Going to go shower and then kick up my heels.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
A productive Saturday
No garage sales for me, I hit the outside and got so many little things done. I am still limited on strenous activity but it is amazing how many easy, breezy things I could tackle.
I bought a springy bug at a garage sale in Fredericksburg. It was a somewhat rusty black color. He is now a shiny black with a pink antenna. I painted 2 feet apple green, 2 feet grape and 2 feet mango. He is definitely much more eyecatching.
I repaired my broken ornamental windmill although if solder won't hold, not sure the wire will either. Now to buy paint and refresh it's color.
Mom painted one of her birdhouses after getting it repaired. She painted 2 of the metal trellis in her potted plants.
The zinnia seeds are in the ground.
We hung some metal trellis pieces on the swing legs for the plant next to it to climb on.
Made a decision of where to put the foot board to a bed I got for $1 at a garage sale last year. Now to get it in the ground. Decided to get 3 birdhouses to decorate it. Mom found a ladybug birdhouse, a bumblebee birdhouse and a redbird portly birdhouse. Hope she orders them soon.
Hung the butterfly coat rack outside on the storage room. Great place to hang outside hats.
Had gotten a metal outline of a pig (garage sale again). It is almost 3 feet tall. I gave it a fresh coat of black paint and then painted the hooves, eye, nose and ears pink. Hung him on the back wall of the house. Now if I could just find a rooster or hen or both.
Refreshed the paint on the metal rocking chair on the front porch and recovered the seat. Recovered the seat on the bench and my swing has new padding and covers. I had enough left out of an old quilt I used last year to re-do these front porch items. Will have to keep an eye out for fresh foam and another quilt to use next year.
I got rid of the table and chairs on my deck. There were so pretty but the weather did a number on them over the winter. My friend Lynn is having a garage sale and fish fry for Relay for Life. I have been donating to help her out. Well, the table and chairs are now hers. The table had been a freebie and the chairs were cheapies, so no big loss. Will have to find some chairs, benches or perhaps a glider and maybe a coffee table for the deck. Not sure yet but I know finding metal furniture at a garage sale is not easy.
I also did some inside work. Got caught up on Davey's books and my own. Did 2 loads of laundry although the ironing is still staring at me. I still have one load left.
I had taken the sliding glass shower doors off my tub and ordered a pretty shower curtain. Sent the shower curtain right back. The picture made it look a pale green and pink. Turns out, it was olive green and brown. YUCK!!! Placed an order for a different shower curtain. Hoping this one works out. Pictures can be deceiving.
I need to get some stuff done before I go to Davey's next weekend. Lots of mending are piled next to the sewing machine and I really do need to start tackling all that flannel, getting it cut into squares and making quilts. I am running out of room to store all that flannel.
Of course, I had to take breaks. My boob still hurts and the more I move around, well, the more it hurts.
There is probably a thing or two I left off my list but praisin Jesus I could do it.
I bought a springy bug at a garage sale in Fredericksburg. It was a somewhat rusty black color. He is now a shiny black with a pink antenna. I painted 2 feet apple green, 2 feet grape and 2 feet mango. He is definitely much more eyecatching.
I repaired my broken ornamental windmill although if solder won't hold, not sure the wire will either. Now to buy paint and refresh it's color.
Mom painted one of her birdhouses after getting it repaired. She painted 2 of the metal trellis in her potted plants.
The zinnia seeds are in the ground.
We hung some metal trellis pieces on the swing legs for the plant next to it to climb on.
Made a decision of where to put the foot board to a bed I got for $1 at a garage sale last year. Now to get it in the ground. Decided to get 3 birdhouses to decorate it. Mom found a ladybug birdhouse, a bumblebee birdhouse and a redbird portly birdhouse. Hope she orders them soon.
Hung the butterfly coat rack outside on the storage room. Great place to hang outside hats.
Had gotten a metal outline of a pig (garage sale again). It is almost 3 feet tall. I gave it a fresh coat of black paint and then painted the hooves, eye, nose and ears pink. Hung him on the back wall of the house. Now if I could just find a rooster or hen or both.
Refreshed the paint on the metal rocking chair on the front porch and recovered the seat. Recovered the seat on the bench and my swing has new padding and covers. I had enough left out of an old quilt I used last year to re-do these front porch items. Will have to keep an eye out for fresh foam and another quilt to use next year.
I got rid of the table and chairs on my deck. There were so pretty but the weather did a number on them over the winter. My friend Lynn is having a garage sale and fish fry for Relay for Life. I have been donating to help her out. Well, the table and chairs are now hers. The table had been a freebie and the chairs were cheapies, so no big loss. Will have to find some chairs, benches or perhaps a glider and maybe a coffee table for the deck. Not sure yet but I know finding metal furniture at a garage sale is not easy.
I also did some inside work. Got caught up on Davey's books and my own. Did 2 loads of laundry although the ironing is still staring at me. I still have one load left.
I had taken the sliding glass shower doors off my tub and ordered a pretty shower curtain. Sent the shower curtain right back. The picture made it look a pale green and pink. Turns out, it was olive green and brown. YUCK!!! Placed an order for a different shower curtain. Hoping this one works out. Pictures can be deceiving.
I need to get some stuff done before I go to Davey's next weekend. Lots of mending are piled next to the sewing machine and I really do need to start tackling all that flannel, getting it cut into squares and making quilts. I am running out of room to store all that flannel.
Of course, I had to take breaks. My boob still hurts and the more I move around, well, the more it hurts.
There is probably a thing or two I left off my list but praisin Jesus I could do it.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
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Yesterday, Julie, my mom and I ran to Fredericksburg. Coming back, we stopped at Rhonda's to see her new house. Rhonda was so joyous, showing us her new digs, pictures of her kids and their families. We oohed and aahed and if you know Rhonda, we laughed. She spoke of her trust in the Lord and the peace she has.
Last night, Rhonda's daughter took her life. She is the second friend of mine in the last 3 years to lose a child to suicide. Kirk left behind a wife and 4 children. Heather left behind a husband and 14 year old son. Both left parents behind with unanswered questions.
Joyce Meyer said the "Faith is having unanswered questions!".
There is a group of us ladies who used to meet at my office, Rhonda, Pat, Julie, Candi, and I. There were others but we were the ones that seemed to be the core group, true sisters in Christ.
Rhonda and Pat now belong to a group in which no one chooses to be a member.
My heart hurts for my precious sister. There are no words.....
Last night, Rhonda's daughter took her life. She is the second friend of mine in the last 3 years to lose a child to suicide. Kirk left behind a wife and 4 children. Heather left behind a husband and 14 year old son. Both left parents behind with unanswered questions.
Joyce Meyer said the "Faith is having unanswered questions!".
There is a group of us ladies who used to meet at my office, Rhonda, Pat, Julie, Candi, and I. There were others but we were the ones that seemed to be the core group, true sisters in Christ.
Rhonda and Pat now belong to a group in which no one chooses to be a member.
My heart hurts for my precious sister. There are no words.....
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Good news!
I got some of my biopsy results back. There are no signs of cancer. They also sent some of what they removed for a skin biopsy. Those results are not back yet and the doctor is not sure when they will be back.
The surgeon still has no idea what is going on with my breast. Unless the skin biopsy reveals something needing immediate attention, I will not see him again for 6 months. He wants to see if I am still having broken capillaries, etc. When I commented about the amount of swelling etc this time (my 6th biopsy), he said that they removed a lot of "stuff", that it was like having major surgery on my breast.
He extended how long I must leave the surgical tape on my breast as it is still swollen but at least down considerably and he also extended my time of not doing anything strenous so now I can't get Roo until sometime in March : (
Since the surgery, my sleep is so out of whack. I am up every 2 hours and can rarely sleep past 3:30 am. Waiting for this to pass.
My friend Lynn is having a garage sale for Relay for Life in March. She has been a great "dumping ground" as I continue to rid my home of "stuff". You would think I would have nothing left. Amazing how much "little stuff" I have collected over the years.
A hot shower is calling my name! Want to get to Walmart to get a few things before work.
The surgeon still has no idea what is going on with my breast. Unless the skin biopsy reveals something needing immediate attention, I will not see him again for 6 months. He wants to see if I am still having broken capillaries, etc. When I commented about the amount of swelling etc this time (my 6th biopsy), he said that they removed a lot of "stuff", that it was like having major surgery on my breast.
He extended how long I must leave the surgical tape on my breast as it is still swollen but at least down considerably and he also extended my time of not doing anything strenous so now I can't get Roo until sometime in March : (
Since the surgery, my sleep is so out of whack. I am up every 2 hours and can rarely sleep past 3:30 am. Waiting for this to pass.
My friend Lynn is having a garage sale for Relay for Life in March. She has been a great "dumping ground" as I continue to rid my home of "stuff". You would think I would have nothing left. Amazing how much "little stuff" I have collected over the years.
A hot shower is calling my name! Want to get to Walmart to get a few things before work.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Random nothingness!
Been awake since 2:30AM. Finally decided I was not going back to sleep so thought I would catch up on emails, blogging, etc.
LOVING the warmer weather!!!!! : )
Update on the bamboo - got a portion of the back fence cleared of dead bamboo but got a long way to go. The cold weather and surgery has kept me inside.
Miss my Roo but still have 2 weeks before the doctor will release me for strenuous activity and Roo IS strenuous activity. Haven't had time with him since before Thanksgiving. : (
Wish my son would call and ask if I am dead or alive.
Am disappointed in how little BCBS pays for all the medical procedures but am grateful I have less to pay than I would without it. With what it cost for the biopsy and colonoscopy, I could have put wood floors in my house!!! What is a few more years with the yucky carpet and crumbling peel and stick tile anyway!
Will find out biopsy results tomorrow.
My boob is almost down to normal size.
My tax info to the CPA - check
Davey's tax info - both business and personal to CPA - check
Gene's tax info to CPA - check
Do you hear my sigh of relief???
House dusted.
Accomplished 3 small tasks on my me-do list. God, I need a honey so I can turn it into a honey-do list.
Recommended read: The Debt by Angela Hunt
Now reading: The Day I was Crucified as Told by Jesus the Christ by Gene Edwards
Been looking for a way to make income while being at home, part-time of course. Hasn't happened yet but not giving up hope.
Am praying about buying my neighbor's one bedroom house should it become available. She has mentioned selling it and moving closer to her daughters. With no money to put down, not sure that I will be able to do it but will trust God that if He wants me to have it, the financing will be available. Should my sister ever take mom her 6 months of the year, I can move into the small house and rent out my house for almost enough to make the mortgage payments on both places. First order of business, get rid of all that bamboo!!! It is all in God's hands.
Even though my desk is too big to close the closet doors, at least having most of it in the closet opens up floor space. Sure like my room better.
Have way toooo much stuff for my office closet but since I am not sure where God is leading me, do not want to get rid of the folders, etc I have used in womens ministry.
I have too much stuff to fit into just one junk drawer!!!
Miss spending time with friends.
Need to send out my Wednesday prayer list so guess I'd better sign off.
LOVING the warmer weather!!!!! : )
Update on the bamboo - got a portion of the back fence cleared of dead bamboo but got a long way to go. The cold weather and surgery has kept me inside.
Miss my Roo but still have 2 weeks before the doctor will release me for strenuous activity and Roo IS strenuous activity. Haven't had time with him since before Thanksgiving. : (
Wish my son would call and ask if I am dead or alive.
Am disappointed in how little BCBS pays for all the medical procedures but am grateful I have less to pay than I would without it. With what it cost for the biopsy and colonoscopy, I could have put wood floors in my house!!! What is a few more years with the yucky carpet and crumbling peel and stick tile anyway!
Will find out biopsy results tomorrow.
My boob is almost down to normal size.
My tax info to the CPA - check
Davey's tax info - both business and personal to CPA - check
Gene's tax info to CPA - check
Do you hear my sigh of relief???
House dusted.
Accomplished 3 small tasks on my me-do list. God, I need a honey so I can turn it into a honey-do list.
Recommended read: The Debt by Angela Hunt
Now reading: The Day I was Crucified as Told by Jesus the Christ by Gene Edwards
Been looking for a way to make income while being at home, part-time of course. Hasn't happened yet but not giving up hope.
Am praying about buying my neighbor's one bedroom house should it become available. She has mentioned selling it and moving closer to her daughters. With no money to put down, not sure that I will be able to do it but will trust God that if He wants me to have it, the financing will be available. Should my sister ever take mom her 6 months of the year, I can move into the small house and rent out my house for almost enough to make the mortgage payments on both places. First order of business, get rid of all that bamboo!!! It is all in God's hands.
Even though my desk is too big to close the closet doors, at least having most of it in the closet opens up floor space. Sure like my room better.
Have way toooo much stuff for my office closet but since I am not sure where God is leading me, do not want to get rid of the folders, etc I have used in womens ministry.
I have too much stuff to fit into just one junk drawer!!!
Miss spending time with friends.
Need to send out my Wednesday prayer list so guess I'd better sign off.
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