Early Morning

There is nothing quite like the peaceful quiet of early morning. Being an early riser has it's benefits. Just the cats and me watching the sunrise, hearing the birds awaken, seeing the misty morning unfold. Ahhh...the beautiful quiet before the rest of the world awakens and presents a new day of challenges.

It's supposed to be hot today...near 100 degrees. I don't care for hot weather. My personal thermostat doesn't work well over 80 degrees. My hands and feet swell and I get sluggish. My preferred temperature is an invigorating 68 degrees...cool enough to take a brisk walk or work in the garden in comfort.

We bought some plants yesterday, but it was too warm to plant them. I'll plant them late today so they have the benefit of the cooler evening to spread their roots. Tomorrow is expected to be cooler, thankfully.

Our garden is coming along. It took a hit from the neglect it received during our family crisises, but plants that don't die completely come back with vigor when encouraged.

Today our project is to stay cool and plant later today.

In the twinkling of an eye

In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. And so it was with Debi McRhoads. God called her home on Saturday, May 2 at 2:15 pm. We shall miss her. The memorial to celebrate her life is today.

She came down from Oregon to take care of Kathy and had a massive cardiac arrest.

Kathy is back in the hospital and will most like go into an extended care facility in the next few days. Her recovery is slower than expected, but the cancer is gone and she is making progress.

This has been a tough year for the McRhoads family. Your prayers are welcome.