Wednesday 10 September 2008

Enjoying the moment


Good Evening, or whatever is the best greeting to you, in your part of the world!

Whew! It has been a full day (which is good), as we have had a tidbitz of appointments and we are thankful to be home! It has been a beautiful sunny summer / fall day; and my Dad's old trusty outdoor thermometer, is now showing a pleasant 75 degrees Fahrenheit in the sun.

Alan went to see the highly regarded surgeon / specialist today about his knee; and the appointment was an illuminating one; save for the lack of results from the MRI from last night. Upon the receipt of those results, (takes a week to 10 days), the doctor will be calling Alan back to discuss the next step.

I mentioned that I would share our past bittidz week up at Pasley; and we are looking forward to returning there for this weekend. Am hoping our 'Indian Summer' will continue throughout September. I love the Fall! There is 'something' refreshing about the start of Autumn isn't there?

We were gone for one week; from Sunday to Sunday. The weather, unfortunately, was 'iffy'; very cool temperatures, along with winds and rains. We were most appreciative of our cosy old brick fireplace; that greatly helped with the cooler bit temperatures. Whilst there, we (I should say Alan) captured 14 mice (on Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed, and Thurs nights) with two mouse traps, laced with peanut butter. (Apparently, mice go crazy for peanut butter!) My brother was correct in suggesting where the mice had access (ie under the tid kitchen sink drain pipe); however, Alan was able to plug the tiny tidbit hole (the size of his baby finger!)with a metal contraption of sorts and duct tape, which replaced the chewed out SOS pad, that had originally been placed there. Should include too, that the mice were wonderful food for the swooping seagulls and a mink family in the bittid beach cove next to ours.

Celebrated my '39th and holding birthday' (LOL!) also; and Alan prepared a simple but wonderfully tasting breakfast brunch (Crisp bacon, fresh farm brown eggs sunny side up, bakery bread toasted by our old fashioned toaster, and my beloved Norwegian Goat Cheese). Mmmmmmm.

I have a dear friend (and she knows who she is!), from whom I purchased an exquisite pair of silver fish earrings. I have had so many compliments on them; and for some reason, I feel an extra tid 'special' when wearing them. It makes me think of Jesus Christ, when he was choosing His Disciples. ie When He went down to the Sea of Galilee and fell upon Peter and the Fishermen, He said, 'Come with Me, and I will make you Fishers of Men'. That is pretty neat, methinks!

Had an interesting experience on Saturday morning! A group of ladies (5) in their 60's / 70's, who were in a large outrigger canoe (holds 6) landed on our beach to rest. Apparently, they belong to a club on a nearby island (part of the Mainland) that they live on; and for $100.00 per year, they can enjoy canoeing around the various islands, whenever they wish. There are different sizes of these types of 'Hawaian' outrigger canoes; that can hold 2, 4, or 6 people; and as long as there is the 'steerer', who knows what to do, it is 'smooth sailing'. They get together quite regularly and then enjoy a nice bit of lunch afterwards. Sounds like a lot of fun to me!

Alan was able to put a bittid of the turqoise primer trim on the windows and doors, after he sanded and filled in the various defects. This weekend, he is hoping to complete the rest of the priming etc; and on the following weekend, he will apply the first coat. He is concentrating on the front part of both buildings; and will attend to the sides and back in the Spring; as the fronts are exposed to the ocean, wind, sun etc. So, this will be an extra tidbit of a sealer and protective coat for the front of both cabins.

During all the while, (and we are not the only ones; perhaps some of you), have had some ongoing challenges and we are Waiting and Relying upon Him to Provide the Solutions. I am currently reading an excellent book, written by Joyce Meyer ('Woman to Woman') and she is sharing that she "wants us to be encouraged; and that we believers are MORE THAN CONQUERORS and gain a surpassing victory through Him Who loved us". 'More than Conquerors means that before the trouble ever starts, we already know who wins'.

Tidbit - Being joyful and patient 'in the journey; can be hard to do at times (even when on holidays, other matters can be pressing or stressful); simply step back and put your FAITH in Him; AND Praise Him in ALL Things. It is amazing the 'inner' calm and peace you receive, and you KNOW that He will not let you down; as He has a good and even better Plan for you, more than you had ever imagined!

Bittid - Another quote from Joyce's book - "It is important to realize that patience is not only an ability to wait, but also how we act while we're waiting. We are encouraged to enter into patient waiting - not just waiting but 'Patient waiting'". "Patience is required to see the fulfillment of God's promises'.

Personally, I recommend her book; very insightfully awesome! Have to go now to 'create' our dinner; actually we will be feasting on some wonderful 'leftovers!' from two nights ago!

Love the above photo; it is of Alan and I at Pasley (taken 3 years ago, LOL!); and you can see the front of the cabin; which overlooks the wonderful bay. (You can refer to earlier posts if you wish; July 28th, August 13th etc re: pictures of Pasley)

Good Night and God Bless.

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