As
I sit there of course my eyes wondered to the street outside and all the people
coming and going. I’m sure they have
places to be and people to see. As for me, I hope to take a trip to the porch and enjoy my coffee. Some folks chase
excitement; I chase quiet moments and good thoughts.
We
treated ourselves to a late breakfast at Denny’s, which is always a nice little
outing. The weather was so pretty that when we got home, we sat on the porch
awhile. Mr. D has been hard at work—cleaning flower beds, pruning what needed
pruning, and getting the porch cleaned up so we can enjoy spending time outside. We’ll be putting out new plants in a few weeks, and I’m already
imagining how pretty the new blooms will be.
Rusty’s
home, and we’ve enjoyed catching up with him. I think he enjoyed catching up
with us too—though he might deny it if anyone asks.
As
for me, I’ve been dragging a bit lately. Honestly, I think my get up and go…
well… got up and left. If you see it wandering around somewhere, please
send it home.😀
I
had an appointment with my pulmonologist, and he said I’m “holding my own.”
Now, that may not sound like much to some folks, but to me it sounds like a
hallelujah. Not worse is a blessing. He did add another inhaler for me to use
as needed. I don’t love that it makes me shaky for a little while—feels like my
insides are trying to do the jitterbug—but if it helps me breathe, I’ll take
it.
And
life goes on… quietly, steadily, and under the faithful watch of the One who
never leaves us.
“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”
Psalm 73:26
In quietness and trust is your strength.”
Isaiah 30:15
Some days are big and exciting. Some days are small and ordinary. But every day is held in His hands—and that’s enough for me.
Until Next Time
Dear Mary,
ReplyDeleteI am glad to hear that you are holding your own. Bless your heart.
Your photos are lovely. Your last paragraph resonates with me.
Thank you so much for sharing ❤️ 💕
A quiet sit on the porch sounds delightful!
ReplyDeleteYou remind me a little of that little cartoon character, Trixie, where she seeks out her little puddle of sunlight! I, too, enjoy people watching out my window. Everyone seems in such a hurry; makes me feel so blessed to be retired.
ReplyDeleteThat's Great news from your doc. We travel to Alex City for Tom's pulmonologist on Wednesday.
Sitting on the porch sounds delightful. I'll be able to do that in a few months! :)
ReplyDeleteThat is good news from your Doctor ... so pleased for you.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Our porch sitting got derailed by another cold spell with a LOT of very cold wind, so we will have to wait a little while to go back out there. It's so cold, I plan to bring Blackie in for the night when we go to bed. He won't like being in the crate, but it's better than freezing on the porch. I enjoyed your thoughts today. You sound peaceful and relaxed. Your doctor report is good..."holding (your) own" is good. I know you are thankful for every good moment God gives you. Thank you for sharing this lovely Monday Coffee Talk. I'm actually having a cup of hot ovaltine as I write. It's too late in the evening for tea, but hot ovaltine is very relaxing and warms me up inside. win win. Good night for now. Sleep in heavenly peace. Amen.
ReplyDeleteQuiet moments and peaceful thoughts are what I seek as well. Maybe we're just done with the everlasting turmoil of the world. Now is the time for us oldies to take it easy and enjoy life as much as we can.
ReplyDeleteI love your cup and the verse on it. No porch sitting here. It was -3F yesterday and 0F today. No plants either, only about 8 inches of snow on the fields. We had a funeral at church today for a wonderful, wonderful Christian woman that Dennis and I have known since she was baptized in 1974. She was 90 when she passed and the funeral was WoNdErFuL. Full of laughter, fun and memories from her family, both church family and blood family. Every single memory revolved around the church and Jesus. It was a huge part of her and her husband Jack's, lives. He passed about 5 years ago after 68 years of marriage. It was definitely a celebration of a life well lived for the Lord. Dennis and I served the luncheon afterwards. It was a long day. We arrived at the church about 8:30 and got back home after 3:00. I collapsed into my chair for the rest of the day.
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful day full of love.
I'm glad you got a good report from the doctor. Holding your own is good news indeed.
Blessings and hugs,
Betsy
Psalm 73:26 is one of my favorite verses.
ReplyDeleteI really like your new blog header (not lucky. Just blessed.)