autumn is always new

to me, autumn is always a new year.... maybe it's because after the summer heat, the cool freshness feels so good...but to be honest....everything in my life starts around the fall. this fall is no different...our son-in-laws parents who we are quite close to have accepted a job in california, soon they will be moving, bringing about a mixed bag of emotions.  his dad was laid off last march...looked everywhere for work...nothing to be found...now this opportunity arose, for which i am grateful...never the less...it is sad to see them go.  my youngest daughter, amy and i, along with rylee will drive down in late october and fly home.

another major concern are our finances, as my darling husband has been working sporadically these last couple of weeks.  being on disability, it will be difficult to get a job...but i will now start looking.  i am hoping to find something part time and within walking distance. when my husband isn't working, i start to panic, but in reality God has always provided.  a big plus is that a disability insurance i took out when i was working, which gives me  a small monthly stipend is offering to allow me to cash out...which i am going to do...but my husband and children thought i needed to ask for more to allow for inflation...yesterday my husband e-mailed the company and now my hope is that we hear from them soon ...that will resolve my extreme panic. all things go through God and He does take care of me:)

a rainy day

it has been a bitter sweet day as our darling daughter left for her home in denver this morning.  we are all missing the joy that shines through her.... lots of changes too...wondering if facebook is good for me...i  only like it to keep in touch with my close friends and children. i am thoroughly enjoying doing my cross stitch and sewing.   feels like fall is here, especially with the rain falling...autumn is my favorite time of year:) 

oh what joy!

today might be just an ordinary day for some...but...for me today is the day that our darling daughter will be arriving for a vacation!  i miss her very much and treasure the time we can be together! we have lots of activities planned, for she'll be here 1 week.  since it is over the labor day holiday the fellows will be able to partake in some fun too:)  i know the time will fly by...but each moment i will hold dear in my heart:)

anniversary

tomorrow it will be 34 years that my darling husband and i have been married.  somehow i don't feel that old...yet...in reality i am. times being what they are our celebration will be a nice quiet time:)  if the weather co-operates we will head off to the seaside and take in the beauty it possesses...   

work...work...with STILL more work to come

our youngest daughter, amy and her husband aj, along with our most adorable grand daughter rylee are moved in...yippee!!! after 2 week-ends of garage sales., lots of donations, we are in the final stretches of blending our 2 families into our little town home. now...by the grace of God...we pray that their little town home rents very soon and that aj can get a job close to home.  already God has been showing us His goodness, as aj has his 2nd job interview with u s bank for a call center job. this will be a wonderful blessing to have him on a steady schedule so he can be more with his family.  God has continued to bless my darling husband with work as well...so many things to be thankful for!

short but sweet

our oldest daughter came home for the 4th of july.  it is always a treat to be with this amazing young woman (today being her 32nd birthday)! it was a very cool 4th of july...fortunately our weather has changed and out  has come the long awaited sun. it's going to be another action packed week as we help our youngest daughter amy and her husband aj hold a HUGE garage sale. fun fun fun:)  

light overtakes darkness

i  heard a story once about the sea lions cave on the oregon coast...you walk down into the cave where many sea lions play...it's so dark you cannot see...then the guide lights 1 match and the entire cave blossoms with light...and all from just 1 lit match!  well, today is like that...the sun is shining, it a clear crisp feeling outside, and it is our precious little grand daughter's, rylee's,  2nd  birthday. unfortunately she is still not feeling well, but as all 2 year olds do, they recuperate well, so by the weekend when auntie esther arrives i imagine her energy will be back to normal.