Sunday, September 16, 2012

Happy Sunday

It has been a wonderful weekend.  It started with a steady rain that filled the Sabinal River that flows at our entrance.  I love the sound of rain on the tin roof.  It is like the world is at peace.  I really can't imagine a prettier place to be than sitting on the porch of the barn at Lonehollow.

Blake drove over Friday night and we cooked one of his favorite foods - fried okra.  We watched a funny movie on my laptop with his Netflix account. It was so good to curl up on the couch and just have some "Blake time".

Saturday it stopped raining and stayed nice and cool so we took a hike at Lost Maples State Park.  We hiked 5 miles up some steep trails.  It was good to enjoy the beauty of the creeks, ponds, ferns, and shady trails.  We walked and talked and worked up an appetite.  Of course that meant some pie from the Lost Maples Cafe and then a nap.  We had a wonderful 5 course meal at The Laurel Tree that evening.

The rain started falling again and has kept at it all day today.  We had dinner on the grounds at church today.  It is held in the large fellowship hall so we stayed dry.  I sat at a table with some people I had never met.  I met a lady that loves to garden and talked to her about what I need to do with the garden here at Lonehollow. It is overtaken with weeds so I need to get busy pulling weeds when it stops raining.  It will be nice to have fresh greens this winter.

I worked on a stained glass project this evening.  I am using a piece of agate and I really like the way it is flowing.  It is good to do something creative, it makes me feel like I am going back to who I really am.  I don't know if that makes sense but I feel like I am being true to myself.  I put on Pandora radio and listen to good music (just discovered Needtobreathe and love them) and after a few minutes of getting settled I am in the flow.  The hardest part is going into the room and getting started.

Ryan and Tyler had birthdays this week.  Remembering the day they were born is a gift that only a mother can understand.  Holding that child for the first time and all the years of memories.  It is so special to see their lives unfold before your eyes. I am so blessed to have these boys in my life.

I have a busy week ahead.  I like that.  Dr. appt., women's bible study, staff mtg., women's group, competitive ride this weekend.  I want to live a full life and this week is going to be good.  So much to be thankful for...rain, son's visit, horses to ride, two sons' birthdays, spirit filled church, God's beauty outside my door, good health to ride 40 miles, room to create, inspiration, new things to do, new people to meet, God's protection, people to love and people that love me, good music, the best friends in the world. Have a good week everyone.