Friday, July 20, 2012

Peaceful Thoughts

Yesterday was GOD sent. We received much needed rain. Although most corn will be a loss in our area I hope this may save some of the soy beans... Only time will tell that however... but experts are predicting loss to be greater than thought... Life, holidays, and seasons will move on however amid our trials and struggles.. How we handle life's happenings makes or breaks our peace and contentment.  I must admit I haven't been totally successful with the struggles lately but also admit I am trying... Patience is not a strong point of mine but I have been forced to practice it... as of the last month and a half... It is still a work in process....
     As the days tick by it to brings us the opportunity to seek out creative forces that help shape our homes and lives. Making us with talent for creating something original, beautiful, and extraordinary.
     Blossom by blossom spring began this year with thoughts of loveliness for the summer... I had posted a couple lovely pictures early spring but as summer progressed we suffered a very severe drought and all the loveliness faded into golden brown biscuit colors as it continued to dry and eventually burn up. as the rain kindly saturated the fields and grounds yesterday so did new hope arise... My hopes are for refresh and reawakening of our surroundings... The temps are not to be so hot as past days that the joy of pushing open the windows and curtains flying in the breeze can once again be enjoyed... The 4th of July holiday has past with many firework displays being not held as the fear of starting fires were strong... schools will soon be starting for many once again very soon and vacations will come to ends.. I personally will not be sorry to see the dog days of summer end but Tom and many others that love summer and spent hours of everyday on the golf course will not be as happy about the idea... Nothing in my eyes beats the feel and shades of fall when temps become comfort with the wearing of a sweater of sweatshirt...and a drive through the countryside has arrays of colors.. This year may not prove to be a lovely but we will see.. Harvest and garden production has decreased...
     In my thoughts and desires I am ready for the season of simmering pots, pies, and other treats in the oven... And then wonderful apples.. sliced, cooked to sauce, spiced with spices for luscious apple butter.. With fall comes chores of cleaning gardens and yards as leaves and fading flowers arrive.. Also comes overflows of autumn produce.. as we travel closer to this time of the year, I must remember to be thankful for the blessings I do have,, and continue to do so as the season for family and friends and the gathering of families grows nearer.. It seems the desire for all of us want to be home again... making our desires to make our homes more comfy arise...

Friday, July 13, 2012

Friday Musings

Everything I seem to love comes in wide arrays... Objects that have been made with the utmost of care... Sparkling gems to rustic rust.. Marble to weathered stone. Lovely linens to grain sacks.. The sincere desire of these seem to nourish the body, mind, and soul.
     It has been very disturbing this year with the loss of lovely gardens, lawns, plants, and fields of crops.... Usually our ground is green and lush with lovely foliage's, but many have died... With outdoor living being our main form of entertainment , this has been a rather sad summer... We tend to think our everyday blessings will just always be there.   The extreme heat and no rain has made me envious if the old-fashion Victorian times where cool evening breezes echoed through nights from all directions, ensuring a comfortable nights rest... I have had several night of very limited sleep.. due to both heat and health issues... Our area once again has several upcoming days in the higher 90's... including today... My prayers are many for rain ... for lovely grounds and fields and beyond the vintage finds and re purposed goods... the presence of family and friends.. Through out our great country, we seem to be experiencing large amounts of devastation... Waking each morning, you never know what is to come or what you will find out throughout the hours of one's day.  It is hard for me, myself to think of any better experience than waking up in one's own home that we love. I hope God will speed us the rain we need and the care required during these times that are not as good as usual... If your life is good and seems perfect right now... Enjoy the moments... and remember to celebrate... Life at our home is not so perfect but I am still so very blessed and for that I am thankful...

Sunday, July 8, 2012

Moments

Sometimes moments arrive and we are forced to deal with times we are not prepared for... It makes you take time and consider the important parts... Parts of thoughts by William Henry Channing come to mind for myself...  To live with content with small means... to seek elegance rather than luxury and refinement rather than fashion.. to be worthy... to be wealthy, not rich... to listen to the stars, birds, babes with a open heart... bear all things cheerfully, do all things bravely... all lovely thoughts and words..
   The wisdom is acquired when we find ourselves in troubled times and being able to search out what brings us peace.... It is very hard sometimes to not let negative thoughts take over... Many times just to concentrate on "Another Sunrise" or "Another New Beginning"... When God takes something away he is assuring that your hands are free to grab new opportunities....
    " SOME DAYS THERE WON'T BE A SONG IN YOUR HEART.. SING ANYWAY" .. Emory Austin

Thursday, July 5, 2012

Emotions Like Scrambled Eggs

All the emotions are being felt like scrambled eggs... isolation, attitude, sadness, faith, hope, despair, as I continue through these weeks... I have a MRI  scheduled for Tuesday the 10th.. Hopefully it will bring us closer to what treatment will be taken... I know surgery is coming but just not how extensive... What seems to bother me the most is to view outside or take a ride to town and see everything dead or dying... The corn is now done for in our area and beans so will be without the forecast of rain... We have had days and days of high 90's and 100's with another week to come... Over 100 again today... I so wish I could endure heat but never have been able to ... I get ill... The pool has been a blessing that I can go to it and cool down as we do not have air.... I have never experienced the lack of rain and the temperatures here in Ohio like this year.... Many sad faces on farmers and worried words...
   Although I haven't been posting much I have been reading others blogs and enjoying them... I do not like to post if it is not a positive and inspirational but there are times in our life when it is just not like that... Many of you have been attending flea markets and other forms of shopping and adding lovely and unexpected things to your home making them your own... I love seeing others expressing their creative spirit and finding re-purpose...
    I am sure I will have a few talks with God again today, as it seems there is a very long waiting list as many are dealing with loss homes, power outages, loss of all kinds... My special  wish for you today is your day be very blessed and you have the wisdom to know and enjoy every moment of it....