January 21, 2007

SUNDAY MEANDERINGS

Is it really only the middle of January? Sigh.....




FOOD FOR THOUGHT - A DEVOTIONAL


We can enjoy God's presence
even when life is not enjoyable,
but we must first accept His presence
as an absolute fact.


Because of Your great love for me, You, God, who are rich in mercy, made me alive with Christ even when I was dead in transgressions -- it is by grace I have been saved.

You raised me up with Christ and seated me with Him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, in order that in the coming ages You might show the incomparable riches of Your grace, expressed in Your kindness to me in Christ Jesus (Ephesians 2:4-7).

Great is Your love toward me, O Lord. Your faithfulness endures forever (Psalm 117:2). Set my heart at rest in Your presence when my heart wants to condemn me. For You, God, are greater than my heart, and You know everything (I John 3:19-20).

Beth Moore: Praying God's Word Day by Day


THIS WEEK'S NEWS

Hello, friends. Can you tell that I completely love the little book of devotionals by Beth Moore I stumbled across in, of all places, Walmart? Money's tight but I couldn't resist this little book. I love that each devotional is a prayer.

So! Yesterday we saw Rob's surgeon for his first post-surgical consult. We're so naive. We walked in there thinking he was going to say, "I swear, you're a miracle. I've never seen anyone completely recovered from this surgery in eleven days! Yes! Go find a job! You're good to go."

Imagine this. Rob has been in a body-hugging sling since the surgery. It's very uncomfortable for him. He's been sleeping in his recliner. Again, very uncomfortable for him. I don't think we really appreciate the comfort of our own beds until someone says we can't sleep in them. He hasn't been getting good sleep, of course, but he also is not a complainer. (Is that a word? It is now.)

We hoped his doctor would say he could stop wearing the sling and be comfortable. We thought this was a two week thing, but it turns out it's a six week thing.

Bottom line. He wears the sling for four more weeks but it's OK to sleep in his bed if he's comfortable with it. Apparently, if he gets that shoulder and arm in the wrong position, he'll definitely know it, immediately. No healing reports until the six week mark. Basically, all that happened yesterday is that they removed the stitches, taped him together because the incision isn't completely healed yet and set him up with a physical therapist. They did, however, have a really big bowl of peppermints which we took full advantage of.

The man slept in his own bed last night and he was downright chipper this morning, for the first time since the surgery. :-)

So really, he's doing quite well. Doctor was amazed that he'd stopped taking pain meds after only four days. Rob didn't like the way they made him all foggy so he just quit taking them. He's my hero.

I think the biggest surprise was that the doctor told us he's not to even contemplate going back to work, anywhere, for eighteen more weeks. Yes. Eighteen weeks. (Four.and.a.half.months.) Think about that. Rob's home until the beginning of summer. I can't get my mind around that because the poor man is already pacing back and forth like a caged wild thing. Everywhere I turn, there he is. I love him to pieces, but he gets in my way. I "flitter and fly" all day long and he hasn't figured out how to stay out of my way yet. :-)

Remember when I mentioned I'd received a jury duty summons? Ugh. Guess what? I read the fine print and discovered this: "I understand that I may ask for one postponement for the following reason: business, health, vacation, student, other." Guess which box I'm checking!

My only other real news is something really nice that sweet Mandy did for me. She used her classroom's book order bonus points to get me the complete Little House on the Prairie series. I swear, I almost cried. My girls have this collection, saved from their childhood, but oh, how I wanted my own set to read to my granchildren. She brought me the books last night. I'm reading Jan Karon's Mitford series again this winter. But when I finish them, I'm diving head first into Little House. I'm loving all this peaceful, easy and comforting reading this winter.


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SUNDAY DINNER

Pork roast. With all the trimmings. That might sound a little extravagant but it's not. A six pound pork roast means lots of wonderful leftovers AND a couple of nights off from kitchen duty for me. :-) I know. I'm shattering your illusions. But I LOVE nights off from kitchen duty.


ONE LAST THOUGHT

"Any concern too small to be turned into a prayer is too small to be made into a burden." ~~Corrie Ten Boom~~


Happy new week, everyone. We're halfway through this winter - spring is around the corner! Right? I'm pretty sure that's right.

73 comments:

org junkie said...

What a blessing for Rob to be able to sleep in his own bed! But eighteen weeks...wow...good luck to both of you :)

Oh and I can totally understand the happiness of a couple of nights off of kitchen duty...I can imagine nothing better...well except of course rows and rows of baskets...he he!!

Have a very happy Sunday!
Laura

Anonymous said...

Mmmm...pork roast! I haven't made that in ages. I may need to check into that next time I buy groceries.

I know Rob's got to feel better just for being able to sleep in his own bed.

Hope your Sunday Dinner is great, Barb! :-)

Anonymous said...

Yah for Rob getting back to his bed. Wow 18 more weeks?? There will definately be some great blogging material lol. I loved your remark about you fittering and flying around and he is in your way!! too funny. Poor guy It has to be frustrating for him.
I love little House books. I bought them all for my daughter growing up so we have tons of them and I still love to read them. I have the DVD's as well.
Have a great Sunday Barb.

Linds said...

It sounds as though Rob is doing very well, though, Barb. The physio will be wonderful, and will really help him. Geoff was home for 3 months after his op last Feb and the last half was the worst. He was frustrated and irritated and wanted to get reclaim his life. He hated not being able to do what he wanted to do. Inactivity did not suit. For me, the worst was never having a second alone in the house. But that was a minor really.

I loved the Little House books too. Can you belive this, when I was a child, one of them was one of my set books at school. In Afrikaans. Die Huisie langs die Pruimrivier. I hated Afrikaans but loved the story!

Anonymous said...

How wonderful Rob can sleep in his bed. Enjoy the time you have together...you know the stepping over and around him time.

You made me sad saying winter's half over. I want snow! Sigh.

Have a wonderful Sunday, Barb.

Anonymous said...

I'm glad to hear that Rob is on the mend. It may be slow, but thank God he is mending and it sounds like things are going in the right direction. So glad he can sleep in his own bed again. We don't realize how much the little things mean until they are taken away from us. Hopefully he can find something to occupy his time for the next 4.5 months until he completely recovers. Maybe whatever it is will become his new favorite hobby. Enjoy your pork roast and have a wonderful week:) Blessings to you!

Anonymous said...

This was so--you. Busy, uncertain, but there's a peace in reading it all. I'm happy for you about the book set. I, too, have my set from my childhood that is sitting on my daughter's shelf. . . .

Becky said...

Hi Barb. I have been reading you off & on for some time now and I'm not quite sure if I have commented before. But, I just wanted to tell you that you are such a joy to read. I'll be praying for a smooth recovery for Rob. Also, for your sanity while he is home! ;) I might just have to get the Little House on the Prairie book set to read to my children. My daughter, I know, would love them. I hope you have a great week ahead of you.

Anonymous said...

COntinuing to pray for Rob's complete recovery and your sanity. Loved the Beth Moore devotional this morning, and the quote by Corrie ten Boom also - needed to hear both.

Anonymous said...

I look outside my window this morning and all I see is WINTER...lol!! Snow is falling...I've also got a huge pork roast in the Crock Pot...girl we must be connected somehow!! We're even on the same page with the blog favorites lists...lol!! You Nut!! Loved your comment last night!!
(((hugs!!!)))

Anonymous said...

Pork roast is the yummiest! And the leftovers are great!
I'm suddenly really relating to what Rob's going through - my girl couldn't sleep last night because of pain. :(
I love that Corrie Ten Boom quote. I read about a series of books very much like the Mitford books, so I'm going to email a friend about their author and titles!

Anonymous said...

I'm so glad that Rob is progressing and although maybe slowly, definitely progressing. I love that Corrie Ten Boom quote. "The Hiding Place" is one of my favs. Maybe Rob will find a new hobby or past-time to help get through the days.

PEA said...

Just be careful you don't trip over poor Rob while you're flitting here and there! lol Great that he can now sleep in his own bed...all the best to him for a full recovery!! We'll see which one of you is still sane once the 18 weeks is over! lol

What a lovely surprise Mandy had for you with the Little House on the Prairie books...it's moments like these you cherish the most:-)

I love cooking roasts for the simple fact that as you said, it means leftover meat and there's so much you can do with it! hehe

Take care dear Barb and give my best to Rob! Hugs xox

Anonymous said...

Barb- Thanks for commming by to visit. Feel free to stop by anytime and comment- or not. You will both continue to be in my prayers these coming weeks. On the bright side... Rob is getting "paid", tax free, to stay home with you. Maybe you can find a new hobby to do together.

Blessed Beyond Measure said...

Just last night I sold the first in the LHOTP series, to a sweet 10 year old girl. I told her, keep them because someday you'll read them to your children. Sarah just started reading them to Caiden, from her old set. Everyone should read the entire series, no matter their age.

Anonymous said...

Here is how I look at Old Man Winter.....January is the toughest month...once you get through it you are fine...You have Valentines Day.....then we have out anniversary 2/26...then Madison has her birthday in March....then St Patricks Day...then Spring Break...in April...and we made it...this is how I look at it....January can really get people in fizzy's...I'm sorry to hear about Rob. But remember God will provide...keep praying.

Granny said...

I'm so glad to hear about Rob's extraordinary (read: supernatural!) recovery...what a blessing!

And oh, savor each bite of Mitford. It's over way too soon, isn't it? How I wish Jan Karon would reconsider and give us a few more volumes in this matchless series. Surely there are a few characters she could follow for twenty more years :-)

zztop357 said...

Yeah!! Robs back in his bed!!That means he's better!!My hubby says home ALL the time,he's retired.I understand about being underfoot.Mine got the idea the day he was laying on the couch as I dusted the livingroom,I dusted him too.He decided his bedroom was a good place during cleaning time.LOL
I know ya'll will enjoy the pot-roast and re-runs on it too!!!Have a good Sunday and come see me.My you find a few moments for yourself today,everyone needs some me time everyday:).Happy Sunday.

Anonymous said...

That is great! I know how you feel about Rob being in your way a bit. When Skip had hip replacement and was home for 4 weeks, I was unable to function normally. I am so used to him being gone during the day while I have my routine. I guess I better figure something out in the next 25 yrs. when retirement comes along. He did call me the energizer bunny what with all the hopping around I do.

Anonymous said...

Barb- I'm so glad that Rob got to sleep in bed last night. I hope you two got some well deserved rest. I FULLY get his sitch- although I've worked from home now for almost two years now, not being able to "do" anything since November got downright frustrating. I feel like the flitting and flying one. Landing here nad there but for me with mo purpose. It's now starting to be ok, and I'm figuring it out. So will he. But, I'm sure the next 4 at least will be the hardest. I'm sure you are like J is- patient on the outside, loving me all over- but glad when I find something to do out of his way (since he works from home FT too). I promise it will work out.

It won't turn into "Misery" (James Caan/Kathy Bates). Promise.

But, think of the fact you won't run out of things to blog.

Is that better???

Enjoy that pork roast. I was never talk to cook, and things like that always sound so "exotic" to me :)

ROFL_ Love you.

Andrea said...

I'm glad that Rob is back in his own bed. But are you? :)

AH, the Little House books! My favorite! I got my set when I was 10. My daughter wants to borrow them and I'm thinking of just buying her own set. I used to love watching the show after school too. Nellie annoyed me but I loved Pa and Laura.

I love the Mitford series too. I'm rereading the Redemption series by Karen Kingsbury right now but may have to reread the Mitford ones too. Hmmm...

Anonymous said...

Yay, Rob finally got a sleep in a bed! Hope the rest of the time just goes really quickly now.

Um you're checking vacation? ;v)

I loved the Little House Books and watch the show faithfully as a kid but neither one of my girls were into it. I still love a good Pioneer story like by Jane Kirkpatrick.

Great devotional today and pork roast sounds great. I haven't a clue what we're eating yet.

Tammy and Parker said...

Hopefully the time will fly and then Rob's shoulder will be better than new.

My family loves pork roast. Unfortunately there are seldom, if ever, any leftovers! lol!

Barbara H. said...

Halfway through winter -- that's a lovely thought. January is kind of hard for me -- I don't get depressed, exactly, but I don't like the colorlessness (another new word :) ) of it, especially after the festivities of December. But there are plenty of inside things to keep busy with, and I love Valentine's Day inb Feb., then we start getting some warm days and seeing some spring flowers in March, so there are things to look forward to.

So glad Rob got to sleep in his own bed! You're right -- we don't appreciate that much until we can't do it. I hope he continues to heal well.

Julie said...

GREAT news that Rob could sleep in his own bed. Finally! I mean, a recliner is perfectly fine for snoozing during a boring TV show, but come on!

And I most certainly agree with nights off of kitchen duty. We've been ordering in on Saturday nights since the whole gang's been here. It is absolutely marvelous!

Deidre said...

I am so enjoying reading the first book to Emma. She's enjoying it too.

Praise God that Rob was able to sleep in his bed last night. Wow, we take so much for granted, don't we? I continue to pray for you both!

Oh, and I LOVE that book by Beth Moore. I have it and read it every morning.

Have a happy Sunday!

Anonymous said...

So glad that Rob is more "chipper" after sleeping in his own bed! I think that would help make anyone feel better.

Thanks for the bloggy button news.

I am so glad we are halfway done with winter. Woo-Hoo!

Shabby in the City said...

Wow I got here before 30 comments! Thanks for the devotions. I can see a man being antsy in the house and can't do all the things he normally does. I feel for both of you!

Linda said...

Hey Barb,
Sunday dinner sounds delicious. I like nights off too!
I'm sorry Rob has to wear the sling for so much longer. I think doctors don't want to tell you those things all at once; they like to ease into them. When I had major back surgery for scoliosis nine years ago, my doctor never told me I'd be flat on back in bed for two months. Every time I went in for a check-up he'd say "Just a bit longer." If I had known from the beginning how long it would be, I would have been discouraged before I ever had the surgery.
The biggest adjustment in our marriage was when my husband could no longer work and was home for good!! I thought we'd never make it. But we've learned to dance around each other:)
Have a blessed sunday.

Morning Glory said...

Hooray for Rob! It sounds like there is progress if he can sleep in the bed again. Tell him to pay attention to the physical therapy and DO IT faithfully. I had surgery on both elbows in the past four years, and that PT is essential. Slow and painful at first, but essential.

I can just smell the roast. I love to fix pork roast with all the trimmings.

Pamela said...

Barb, I am so glad that Rob is on his way to a healthy and happy recuperation. Six weeks does seem like forever especially when you are stuffed in like a can of sardines into that sling but it will be worth it in the long run!

Pork Roast sounds great and I am with you in that it's nice to get out of the kitchen for a bit.

Sweet of Mandy to get you such a thoughtful gift! :)

Oh, Barb your comment about the tropical birds vs the penguins...was one of the funniest comments I have ever ever received! Thanks!!! :)

Amy said...

Barb, oh how I wish Rob didn't have to endure this much longer. I tear up thinking of the pain he might feel if he lays the wrong way~been there, done that. He's tough though I can tell. I will keep praying for healing, good nights of sleep and that he learns to stay out of the way ;o)

Oh how I love Little House!! Even at 42 years old I will still get them and read them at night. I have many extra books about Laura herself that are very interesting.

Corrie Ten Boom~what a powerful statement! I needed to hear that!

Big Mama said...

Good news that Rob was able to sleep in his own bed, it had to be so much more comfortable for him.

The pork roast sounds delicious. I need to come up with something for dinner since I guess it's not going to magically appear in my kitchen.

And I'm envious of your new LHOTP books. I need to start buying them for Caroline.

gail said...

Sleeping in your own bed is bliss! Hooray that he was chipper; hope it keeps going well for you guys.
Love that devotional by Beth Moore; I love her studies so I must look for that book.

I'm so enjoying the Mitford books. And what a sweet thing for your daughter to do for you! LHOTP books are great.
I have jury duty for whole month of Feb, ugh, with no excuses...wish they'd given me a box to check.

Anonymous said...

hi Barb,
I am so happy Rob is feeling btter. When my FIL retired he drove my MIL up the wall the first few months. Then she sent him out to get a part time job. LOL I was so happy you stopped by for a visit. Miss Candi wanted to know if Chelsea seen her Birhtday pictures. Miss Candi had a wonderful time at her party.
I pray you have a blessed week. I am still cleaning out craft supplies.
Hugs,
Elizabeth

eph2810 said...

I am sorry to hear about your husband's long recovery time after surgery. I know it is hard on him and you. My hubby had surgery 3 years ago and after two months recovery we was ready to get back into the swing, but wasn't allowed for another month. Praying that the rest of the recovery time will go well...

Blessings on your Sunday afternoon and always...

Anonymous said...

Just stopping in to say "Hi" and let you know that I'm hoping you have a great week. Luv ya, Barb.

Cori

Jen said...

That book does sound good - liked the devotional.

Im sori that Rob has to be in that sling for another month. Pleased he was able to get back to own bed though. Does Rob like reading? Or does he have any interests or hobbies he can do one handed?

Yaye you can get out of that jury duty - Rob needs you :)

Bless Mandy I love the Little House books.

Thanks for that link to blogging basics going to have a look at that later

“I LOVE nights off from kitchen duty” me too

Corrie Ten Boom - what an awesome lady

Arrrr if youre half way though your winter that means Im half way though my summer over here in NZ. Good for you though.

Have a blessed week both of you Im praying for you both.

Anonymous said...

This is so amazing! Last night I cracked open the first of the Little House series to read to Caiden! And it's the one YOU gave me when I was a little girl! (How do you like all those exclamation points? Can you tell I'm excited??)

Happy Sunday:)

Phyllis R. said...

After my husband broke his neck and back in a car accident, he was home for m-a-n-y months, but I will tell you, I've never been so happy he was HERE! Nothing like perspective!

However, I know Rob will get bored. Can he drive? If so, maybe he could volunteer some days in a non-physical way. At our church we have these precious men who get together a couple of times a week to pray for our church (and our world, etc.) I think they also go out for lunch together afterwards, making for a few hours of getting out. I bet his getting out would help him (as well as YOU!) Just a thought.

Your book selections sounds perfect for this time of year. Nothing like a cozy read (love that Mitford series SO much) on a cold day!

Tammy said...

Barb, I'm so sorry about some of the bad news of the doctor's appt for Rob...but I am thankful he finally got a better night's sleep in his own bed!
I'm glad you still have your sense of humor...that line about everywhere you turn, there he is made me laugh out loud! :D

You know, I never read the Mitford collection...have heard so much about it, but just haven't picked one up as of yet! And I love small towns and think if I enjoyed the Miss Read books (have you read any of those?) I surely would love Mitford...

It's so funny your post included the Spring around the corner thing...it's what I also touched on in my Sunday post today! (I just got mine posted late this afternoon.)

Anyway, you and Rob are still in my prayers.
Have a good week, Barb!

Nancy said...

I love Beth Moore too, great author. I will continue to pray for Rob.

Anonymous said...

Sorry to hear that Rob will be recovering longer than expected. I remember it was a huge adjustment for us when Bill lost his job (for good) Everything is for a reason, and now I can see that it all worked out just the way it was supposed to.
:)

Dawn said...

18 weeks - that's a long time!! I hope he can find something to do to stay busy and happy. I can just see you flitting around, and him trying to get out of your way!!

I got Kristen the Little House series when she was a kid, but that was when the t.v. shows came out and she thought she was getting them on t.v. WRONG!! The books are so much better - as in every book I've ever read that had a movie made off of it.

Anonymous said...

18 weeks? That does seem like a long time but I am sure it will fly by quickly. Maybe you can find little jobs for him to do so he will feel useful. Go through your house and make a list of what needs to be done, that he can do. Start small and work up so by week 17 he is doing some of the more difficult tasks. Anyway, it is just a thought. My husband would be the same way - a caged animal pacing about. I have this picture clearly in my head -- hummm ☻

I am so happy he is doing well and that you are doing very well. Hugs to you both!

Anonymous said...

Wow - four and a half months! Will the workers' comp cover things, or does this really cause some extra hardship?

Hooray for a good night's sleep!

Darlene said...

Hi Barb,

Thanks for visiting and commenting on my blog.

Prayers for Rob that the recovery won't take as long sa the MD redicts. Glad he is able to find comfort in his own bed. Hope you can too.

The pork roast sounds yummy. I made a pot of chili and a pineapple upside down cake. Everyone enjoyed their fill and there is left overs for lunches this week.

The Little House books and Shows were always our favorites too.
Take care. Hang in there.

Anonymous said...

so glad Rob is back in his bed at least. But oh gosh - that is a long healing period!

so sweet about the books :)

and I am just so thrilled that you are excited about the party :)

Anonymous said...

Barb,

so glad to hear that Rob got to sleep in his own bed, and is a more chipper man now. Totally LoL, cause my man gets ugly-cranky if he doesn't get to sleep in our own bed next to me!

I am so sorry he will have to be out of work for so much longer than you expected. I am praying for a seamless healing for him, and praying for you too!

how sweet of Mandy to get the books for you!! Doesn't something like that make you grin and say to yourself, "I did something right with them!" ??

thinking of you this week Barb, and praying for you,
Jenny in Ca

Anonymous said...

Beautiful blog and glad you got a break from the kitchen..have a wonderful week!

Anonymous said...

Glad to hear Rob is doing well. I hope he doesn't try to do too much. When my wrist was broken I was going crazy. There is only so much sitting around a person can take before going nuts.

What a nice gift from your daughter. I loved Little House on the Prarie, the books and the show. I think these books are classics, written for children as well as adults.

Anonymous said...

Hi Barb. Way down here at the bottom. I love that devotional from Beth Moore and want to get that book.

Have a blessed day.

Anonymous said...

So nice to have your husband sleeping next to you again I bet. Glad he is a bit more comfortable. God is faithful in all ways!

Eve and I are reading The Little House on the Prairie series right now. Smack dab in the middle of "Farmer Boy". She LOVES them. My mom read them to me and now I am reading them to her. It's awesome.

Thinking of you Barb- hope you have a great day!

Jada's Gigi said...

So glad Rob is at on track and sleeping in..:) Sorry its gonna be 4 months..yikes! I don't know what I'd do with my bhubby around 24/7 for 4 months!! :)
Pork roast sonds awesome right now and I hate having to come up with dinner EVERY night!! leftovers sounds awesome! Have a great week!

on the Rock said...

Yes! Spring is around the corner, and I can definitely feel the days getting longer already!

Wow, two weeks already? It's great Rob is progressing in his recovery.

And the devotional is wonderful!
Blessings!

Shalee said...

I love how God works EVERYTHING according to his purpose. Rob's on medical leave for 18 weeks and it's a perfect reason to avoid jury duty! God is SO good in so many ways...

Congrats to Rob for being able to sleep in his own bed and to to you for your new books. You really are loved, you know that?

Rabbit said...

Glad to see Rob is cleared to sleep in his own bed, that must have felt like heaven to him. 18 weeks sounds so long. I pray it will be a time of blessing for both you. :) Hugs to you both and btw, I still have my original LH books, they are on Pie's bookshelf along with many of my childhood favorites, just waiting for her to discover them!

Anonymous said...

That is just great that they are finally letting him sleep in bed. I think its just cruel to tell someone they have to sleep in a recliner.

I just loved the Little House series when I was a little girl. I read them over and over. That was so sweet of Mandy to use her book club points to get the set for you!

misslionheart said...

So glad you are blogging again and that Hubs is in the way, sorry, I meant to say 'on the mend'!

Have a good week!

Renee said...

Wow! How great is that! Hopefully your grandson won't color on the front pages of one your new books like Hannahbear did just 2 weeks after I received mine for Christmas! My advice, PUT THEM UP HIGH - which I thought I had done - but obviously not high enough!
Sweet blessings!
Renee

Overwhelmed! said...

I'm sorry to hear that Rob can't work for 18 more weeks (that's rough)! I am glad to hear that he's finally managed to get a decent night's rest in his own bed!

That's so neat that you got the Little House series from Mandy. I have that series as well and I love it! I also have most of the Mitford series that I really should re-read. I love that series as well!

Hope you have a nice week!

Anonymous said...

My most treasured books are The Little House on the Prarie series. That Mandy is a sweet one. The other day our hot water was out so I took a shower at my mom's. I lathered up with Eternity body lotion later on and thought of you. I prayed for you too that day! Hope you felt a flitter of joy on Saturday morning-be/c that is what I prayed for you to find joy in these moments! Have a great one!
Susan

Anonymous said...

Hi, Barb. I am glad Rob got to sleep in bed. That had to feel sooo much better. I am sorry about the extended recovery time. They could be wrong!

Enjoy your books and have a GREAT week!

Anonymous said...

"Set my heart at rest in Your presence when my heart wants to condemn me. For You, God, are greater than my heart, and You know everything (I John 3:19-20)."

This is so what I needed!

And, btw, the music on your blog NEVER works for me....until tonight! And I just sat here and cried as I listened to this song for the first time. Oh, how it blessed me!

cityfarmer said...

It's just little ole' me...I don't thing one more comment will make too much of a difference...I love your Sunday thoughts...sometime, I could finish your sentences...yes, Spring is right around the corner...last year I spotted a robin in March...in the midwest...

chat soon.

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Anonymous said...

That's funny how we are hitting the same places at the same time. Go ahead and say it: Great minds think alike! Ha! :0)

Cheryl Wray said...

Love the devotional from the Beth Moore book. She is so insightful and her books are just treasures!!
That quote is SO true. When we know for a fact that God is ALWAYS with us then we can get through the hard times so much easier!
The pork roast sounds yummy!!!

Anonymous said...

Sounds like Rob really is doing well. We'll have to think of something to occupy him for the next 18 weeks!

I love the Little House books too. My mom read them to us and I have read them to my kids. So glad you've got the set now.

Carol said...

Dear Rob, I know exactly how you feel! I hope your physical therapist is as effective as mine, only with a personality. Heal quickly!

Julieann said...

18 weeks will go fast--it may seem like forever, but it wil go fast. My husband would be pacing the floors too. As for the Little House books--you lucky Ducky!! I have three of the books and I am waiting for the book store to have there buy one get one free sale in february to get the rest. Pot roasts are wonderful dinners--and you can do so much with leftovers:)

Julieann:)

P.S. Thank you for stopping by my blog and leaving such a nice commente:)

Michelle said...

I'm sorry the dr didn't give you the news you wanted to hear regarding Rob's shoulder, but I'm happy to hear the dr thinks the recovery is going well and let him sleep back in hiw own bed! Good news indeed! Praying that his recovery continues to go well and the next several weeks passes quickly!

Pam in Colorado said...

I hope that this time together becomes the biggest blessing of your married life!!! I'm glad he could sleep well in the bed and is a chipper guy now. May his recovery be swift and your life be changed for the better in this time of change.