Hummers are My Friends

It is a beautiful day! The sun is a flower in itself today. To add to the day's joy, the hummers have found the new feeder that atttaches to the window in my sun room. One just flew away as I wrote these words. They are a miracle.

Our eldest grandaughter's fiance' s been in the reserves for six months and is coming home tomorrow. Whitney is delighted to say the least. Her twelve year old brother started school today. Isn't it too early for school to start? Lots of activity going on at the Bakker household.

My husband golfed this morning. Then he went to church. I called him two hours ago and he said he was helping some guys put up track lighting. I called him again and he claims it will be awhile. Ughhhhh. I'm ready to have him here awhile today.

I guess Cash Cab will be my companion the rest of the afternoon.

Not much wisdom today.....

Slow Down, Baby

Another blood test at the hospital this morning. As long as we were closer to Menard's, we decided to look at a light fixture they advertised. We liked what we saw and now have a big box in our dining area waiting for the installer; Ken. He has a lot going on today to because I sense his preoccupation, I'm happy to be patient. There was an entry way light to match it and we will need it but I have to wait until my current spending ceases a bit. Funny how that happens when one hasn't been able to get around for awhile and now, I see things and realizes their utility usefulness for us.



I bought four pair of shoes at Penney's yesterday........70 percent off is still a hand full of money when one buys four. I have looked and looked for months for the type of shoes I found so felt I might as well fill my color needs for the future. Just call me Imelda Marcos. ::)))))



Soooooo, all of this says to slow down Baby. I will. I've had lots of practice doing that over the years. There has never been a bottom less crock of money at our house. God has always been faithful, however.



Isaiah seems to be fine. He went to soccer practice last night and seemed unphazed. Praise to God

Isaiah's Memorable Sunday

Our Florida son, Jay, took his son, Austin, 13, to Chicago for a Bears event this weekend. Our Chicago daughter, Jennifer, invited several family members for Saturday evening and seven of us could make it. Our daughter's better half is a fantastic cook to we enjoyed an awesome meal. Best of all was enjoying each other. It was the first time Scarlen and Isaiah had experienced downtown Chicago condo life. It's interesting to bring country bumpkins to the city where one has to ring a bell or make a phone call to just be allowed into the building. I chuckled at their reaction. We all enjoyed their wonderful terrace filled with beautiful pots of flowers. Jennifer made a great hostess and I was very proud of her. Each of our children is so different in character..........the love in a parent's heart for each if them is the same. I am so proud of all eight of our children. God has been oh so gracious.

When we returned home last night Scarlen said she and Isaiah would attend second service this morning. Generally first service attendees, we said we would see them on their way in and our way out. Ken and I woke up at eight this morning which would give us 45 minutes for showers and breakfast. We decided to go to second service. When we got to church the kids were coming out from the first service and when they saw us began to laugh. While we stood talking with some people, a nineteen year old boy that had an aneurism a few weeks ago came out the door, a parent on both sides. It wasn't a pretty sight. Scarlen asked what happened and I told her. It wasn't a pretty story either. Unbeknown to me and to his mother Isaiah didn't know Josh's condition. Isaiah turned around and said to his mom, let's get home, I can't see. One never knows when he is teasing or serious. No sooner were we in the hall at church and a man came and got us and an EMT lady we were talking with. He told us that Isaiah had collapsed in the parking lot. Scarlen was sitting on the ground holding his head in her lap crying her eyes out. The EMT lady asked Isaiah questions and that is when his story came out. Jan called for the EMTs and soon, very soon, the ambulance was there and they took Isaiah inside and sized up the situation. Isaiah was very pale and rather scared and lathargic. We decided to take him in just to make sure he was okay. I rode in the front seat with the driver and Scarlen sat in the back with Isaiah. They did the usual tests, gave him a liter of fluid, fed him a cheeseburger fries. The doctor said Isaiah has venovelga syndrome which simply means when he hears something grusome he passes out. Hmmmmm.......I know there is no blood relationship here but I think he got that from me.:)))))))) The good news is that he began to perk up and was soon his old self again. I'm not sure his mom has recovered yet. I called the man that got us out of church to thank him for his help. He Scarlen had looked at him and said with vigor, "Get my mom". Like I said yesterday or the day before, that relationship has healed and continues to bloom. I praise God and love her to pieces. When we got home, I told Ken I needed to sit and recover. Mom couldn't show emotion, only support so I needed a bit of peace and restoration.

What a Magnificient Creator

This Is My Father's World

1. This is my Father's world,
and to my listening ears
all nature sings, and round me rings
the music of the spheres.
This is my Father's world:
I rest me in the thought
of rocks and trees, of skies and seas;
his hand the wonders wrought.

2. This is my Father's world,
the birds their carols raise,
the morning light, the lily white,
declare their maker's praise.
This is my Father's world:
he shines in all that's fair;
in the rustling grass I hear him pass;
he speaks to me everywhere.

3. This is my Father's world.
O let me ne'er forget
that though the wrong seems oft so strong,
God is the ruler yet.
This is my Father's world:
why should my heart be sad?
The Lord is King; let the heavens ring!
God reigns; let the earth be glad!

I told Ken last evening to be really quiet upon getting up this morning since I planned to "sleep in". No big plans for today so I thought I'd make up for yesterday and get a good start for tommorow. At 9:21, the door bell rang, Ken had locked the door so I had to open my eyes and get out of my chair. It was Bernice, "Come on, get dressed, we are going out to Lake Village to see someone I know." To say I was perplexed is an understatement. I walked around in a daze. Finally, I took a Navy shower (one minute),got dressed, ate a half a bagel and out the door we went.

On our drive, we saw so many "naked ladies" blooming. As we discussed the miracle of that particular plant, couldn't help but note the amazing creation of our God. A bulb is planted and in the spring, green shoots similar to daffodils come up and look healthy and like they are ready for a long summer. Soon the green shoots die and disappear. In August, in the same spot as the shoots grew, long stalks grow tall and robust and produce a gorgeous pink flower. Look around, you are sure to see them in yards if you are not familiar with them. A miracle that happens year after year.

On our way home, we stopped at some relatively new friends of ours; John and Jan. They are late sixty newly weds of a year or so and both are delightful. Since it was some after 11 o'clock, Jan insisted we eat lunch with them. We had a great lunch and just prior to our sitting down, she asked if she could put on a CD of hymns played by piano and trumpet. It was wonderful.........soon the hymn This Is My Father's World was playing. When I heard the phrase, "he speaks to me everywhere", my spirit bowed in submission and praise. That is where the "naked ladies" came into the picture of my spirit eyes. Join me in praise today.

God is Gracious

I got up early today.......did some actual work around here and then left to pay the lady for her radio/CD player. My husband seems to think he can make it work, we have such a hard time getting AM/FM here. I think it has some thing to do with the power lines across the street. Ken has the machine installed and I haven't been home enough today to check it out.

I drove to Bernice's house to see the shoes she got after I called her to give her the tip that there were beautiful black dressy shoes at a location. She got about five pair of winners. Wish they had been 9s instead of 7 1/2s.

After we visited a few more sales, Scarlen and Lynette called that they wanted to join us. Bernice had to go home so I went to get the girls. We spent the rest of the day shopping from one sale to the next. I am so whipped. Time to REST. The biggest purchase of the day was the last one. Isaiah has shown interest in an accoustical guitar (thank heavens). He is beginning to see electric guitar with less awe. His grandma could not be happier. To say I encouraged the purchase would charge me with deserved guilt. We went home to get the boy so he could make the decision. He now has an accoustical guitar, which according to this grandma is softer and mellower than the screamers. I think he is seeing that as well. I love to watch him develop. The other day he told me he was getting into Mozart. SMILE>>>>>>>>
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A good day to bond with my daughter and friend. We had a nice time. I praise God for those
good relationships. It hasn't always been that way. God is my restorer......yours too!

Hump Day.....what an awful name

The sun was very bright today yet I don't think the temps were all that high. I am so sensitive to sunshine. I talked with my hair stylist today when I got my hair cut and she suggested I may be taking some meds that make me that way. When the sun enters the side window of my passenger seat, I am uncomfortable. I remember feeling that last winter on the trip to Phoenix also. I decided to call Lynette who used to live with us and now works at Auto Zone. She is bringing me some shades to see if that will help matters. She is such a joy. When she answered her phone she said with confidence, "Hello Mother!". It just made me laugh outloud. I don't see her often anymore since she is working two jobs but she still brings a smile to my face.

I also visited the Wed garage sales. I didn't find much but had fun looking. I found an under the counter radio and CD player. Where else but De Motte can you say to the lady....is it okay if I take this home and see if it works at my house? If it works I'll be here in the morning to pay you and if it doesn't I'll bring it back. Gotta love a small town. Would it not be a gift of God if our whole nation of people could trust each other? I guess that will be heaven.

At Least I Can Watch a Little News Now

Watching Fox news. I can't stand it right now......health care reform, a different form than the one proposed......yada yada yada. Let me go on record that I am totally opposed to the manner in which the president to handling this. Tell me how the government would respond (the judges) if I had signed some big time contract without reading the darn thing first. Further more, we are supposed to be a goverment for, by and of the people. Really? How can we be involved in that decision making when our representatives haven't had the opportunity to read the bill. What has gone awry in this country. Grrrrrrrrrrrr.

On the other side of the coin is the good news that the two journalists detained by North Korea a hundred and forty days ago have been pardoned and will be sent home on former Pres Clinton's private plane. I wonder how much of the farm we sold for that exchange. I'm delighted for the girls and their families. I'm concerned for what this may say to the other countries in the world that play by their own rules. Just today we hear three back packers have been detained in Iran. Ouch. I'm sure glad the Word tells us that God is in control of the rulers of the nations. Help us Lord.

I got my driver's license renewed today. The picture is so laughable. It is horrendous and doesn't look a thing like me. (I hope).