FOR TODAY, June 30th, 2026
OUTSIDE MY WINDOW ...
Summer is in full swing. The temperatures are warming up, but thankfully so far they haven't been accompanied by a lot of humidity. For that I am grateful. This will probably change soon. A fairly warm day is in store for this, the last day of June.
I AM THINKING ...
Eileen is expected to begin living in her apartment next Wednesday. She is understandably nervous about that. I am trying to give her as much encouragement as I can. Hopefully the internet will be hooked up for her by then and I can get her television loaded with the ROKU box and some channels that will be a good distraction for her.
I AM ALSO THINKING ...
I am so proud of Eileen. She has faced all of the challenges that 2026 has handed to her with courage and conviction. She still has mountains to climb, but her father and I will be there to help her as much as we can. She will be okay. With the will and determination she has, I expect she will thrive.
I AM GRATEFUL FOR ...
These past six months. Although they have had some incredibly difficult challenges to face, they have also been filled with joy. I am so grateful for this time Eileen and I have had to spend together. God knows what He is doing. Its in the details.
I AM ALSO GRATEFUL FOR ...
His presence in my life. I could not do it without Him.
IN THE KITCHEN ...
Easy Fresh Strawberry Waffles with two dips/sauces. A lush caramel one and a sweet berry one. The waffles themselves are loaded with chopped fresh berries. These make the perfect breakfast, brunch or dessert. Serve with fresh berries on the side for dipping as well.
Bad Batch Baking. These Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers look amazing!
THIS I BELIEVE ...
He has a plan and a way for you to get through this life. But He can't help you if you don't let Him.
SOMETHING THAT IS NICE ...
Green fields and wild flowers . . .
SOMETHING ELSE THAT IS NICE ...
If this is real, I love it. I could live with that.
I AM WANTING TO CREATE ...
Crochet fish . . .
A Granny Square Hobo Bag . . .
A flowery table mat . . .
Quilted place mats . . .
Pretty lamp shades . . .
SOMETHING I ENJOY ...
THE JOY OF SNOW, by Elizabeth Goudge
In her own words. “Old age, I find, is a time when you start doing all the things that in earlier years you reprobated in older people, and were certain you would never do yourself,m and if there was one thing more than another that I was determined not to do, it was to write an autobiography. But I was asked to do it by a few friends of the type to whom one says, in the words of Philip Sidney, ‘Your desire to my heart is an absolute commandment.’ And so I obeyed. This book is an attempt to recapture happy memories, and only happy ones, and with them some of the joy in places and people that I have known, and share them. And to share too, some of the conclusions I have come to about work and life.”
Windowsill bouquets . . .
Forget-Me-Nots . . .
MAKES ME SMILE ...
Little ways to add whimsey . . .
SOMETHING TO WATCH ...
Our Zoo . . . on Britbox . . .
A THOUGHT TO CARRY WITH YOU ...
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in life but what you scatter
into the world that counts.
Hot and humid here, in fact we have an orange warning about it, 40 Celsius with humidex. The hummer photo is great. We finally have birds interested in the front birdhouse, such a joy to watch from the front window. I liked the crochet fsh and also the table mat but alas no patterns, darn. I will search and search. You have both been working towards this apartment for Eileen, and it will be so hard for both of you when she moves out. Think of all the positives - a place for you to visit, exchanges of messages, a cozy home for her, family dinners and so much more. I know you will find all the positive things about it to help Eileen adjust. Happy days ahead.
ReplyDeleteWell, sometimes we have to be prepared to go over to our grown kids apts or homes, to stay awhile and encourage them, so they can manage. Poor Eileen...I hope it will be ok for her!! There were a couple times we had to go over in the night for awhile, pray with our daughter and encourage her and tell her after we left, we would come back again if needed. Life holds some very daunting challenges. Once she got a nice good-sized doggie...life was better too. Maybe a kitty will do that for Eileen...can that be gotten for her by the time she has to stay there??
ReplyDeleteHugs, Elizabeth xoxo