May 30, 2009

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  Well … how y’all doin’?!  Lol!  Yes, I’m still here … and, unfortunately, still with computer troubles, but come Monday, or sometime next week … we’re hoping all will be in proper working order again!  I’ve been told to just get a new computer and be done with it … not so easy right now!  Work for hubby is a bit slow .. soap isn’t selling much this time of year. and we’re pinchin’ those pennies … can you hear ‘em squealin?!  Lol!  Other than that we are blessed … God is good, all the time!  I’ve missed you all … so I’m working my way around now to catch up … let’s see how much I can do before Monday when we take this in!  First I wanted to let you know what was happening with me.  I hope you’ve all had a good start to your spring season.  Hubby’s been working at the church on the little ‘long island’ garden area where he laid a brick pathway that is just beautiful … I need to get photos of it, once they get flowers put in.  Home improvements here … we put on a brand new storm door … it’s interesting how much of a difference a new door can make you feel! Lol! I love it!  We were looking at a new regular back door today … those things can be expensive … especially if you want windows in it!  Seems like things are getting more and more expensive these days … someone told me to get used to it!  :/  Other than a few spats every now and then, the kitties are getting along great … little Miss Pookie is just that … ‘little’!  She hasn’t grown an inch since she came to live on my porch that fateful day in late September.  She’s grown attached to me … I’ve grown to love her, which wasn’t hard at all.  She sits on my lap often.  Mr. Mooshie has never done that all the time he’s been with us, but, wonder of wonders, he is now daily, sitting on hubby’s lap, and doesn’t want to leave him alone!  I think Lew likes the attention from his ‘buddy’! 
  
  We went out on another photo shoot last week.  We had fun, and I’m still working on the photos.  Don’t want to do too much until I get this fixed, though. I’ve met some other photographers in the area … more opportunity to learn from those who’ve done this awhile!  I have put some up over on my Flickr site … the link is in the left column.  It’s free, and a great place to put up your photos, and meet other photographers, too. There are all different kinds of categories … one is for cat lovers … only photos of cats can be uploaded to their site … well, that’s right up my alley, too! =)  There’s one for flowers, also black and white photos only, and portraits, sweet little babies … so much more, and I’m still exploring!  I even met an old friend who used to go to church with us … he and his wife are now photographers.  And now, my dear husband wants his own camera!  He wants to do nature photography … in the great outdoors!  He wants to head for the hills and spend a couple of days with a tripod, and a tent!  So, we’re hoping to come across someone who might be upgrading, and selling a camera for a good price.  In the meantime, he’ll borrow mine!  He does a pretty good job, too!  If the Lord blesses, and we get good enough at it, maybe we’ll have a small business someday! =)
  
  So, are any of you doing any gardening this year?  We haven’t started on our vegetable garden at church yet … it’s been a bit too wet here, but he may run over there this morning to get things started.  I still have to get the name of the type of gardening we’ll be doing … it’s very interesting.  I, in the meantime, will be getting ready to head to the airport!!  And, sadly, no … it’s not to pick up my dear sweet son, but I am almost as happy to be welcoming Tim (his best friend) home from Malawi, Africa, at 2:00 this afternoon!  It’s been a long six months, and we are meeting his family there to welcome him home!  I am so excited to see him!  We’re going out for a bite to eat afterwards, then they’ll be off to get him home to rest, and keep him all to themselves … for a little while anyway!  We may be getting together with them again after church on Sunday, to do more catching up. If not then, it’ll definitely be soon!  Do keep Ian in your prayers, though … he called me last night, and said things were a bit stressed for him … his Mac computer is now down, which makes work difficult, and his finances are tight … I’m sure we can all relate!  Other than that, he didn’t share too much, except that it was a time of stretching and growth for him.  I encouraged him the best I could, and told him we were praying for him … as always!  He’s just so far from home … I long to fix up one of his favorite homecooked meals … and to do what moms do best, and ‘make it all better’ for him … but for now … I’m trusting that God is taking care of him for me … He’s better at that than I could ever think of being!  You know it’s been two years now since the three of them drove out to California … Ian, Tim, and Lewis.  Some days are easier than others, but then there are THOSE days … something triggers a memory, or a feeling, and I can cry at the drop of a hat!  Today has been one of THOSE days.  I know you mom’s know what I mean … especially the ones who have children away from home.  Hopefully, he’ll be home for a visit the end of June … at least that’s the buzz I’ve been hearing, but time will tell. Finally, Sunday, will be a special day at church with a group of young men being baptized!  It’s very exciting to see how the Lord has worked in their lives!
  
  Well, that’s a bit of an update, and my weekend happenings … so, do you have anything planned?  It may be raining most of ours, but I do hope the sun is shining where you are!  I’ll be back in touch soon … and I’ll resume my visiting here later today.  Let me know how you’re doing!  I’ve missed talking with you all!  One final word … an inquiring mind here … if you know who Lindaintennessee is, does anyone know what has happened with her?  She’s been on my heart, and in my prayers lately, so if anyone has heard from her, do let me know … I miss her, and her fun posts … along with her cats, Benjie and Betsie.  She had many followers, and friends, so I’m hoping someone out there knows something! 
  
    Growing in Grace, 
                            ~ Deborah <><
  
  

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