A busy day yesterday but all of it good. Took two of the boys for eye exams, and one son (who's 15) turned out to have perfect vision (certainly takes after his dad at that age), and our youngest son (who's 13) had to get glasses. He'd been having headaches for awhile, but just lately told us about things in a distance looking blurry. He's just full of himself now! He definitely needed some help. So thankful we had the money to do this, because doctor stuff is always expensive. I was grateful for the boys' manners too. The eyeglasses tech. said she didn't see children as polite as ours much anymore, and as for hearing yes ma'am and no ma'am, she said hardly any kids said that anymore. A shame. In the South, that used to be the rule and not the exception. Praise for my children transfers as praise to me, and we all need that boost from time to time. Must remember that.
Also shopped for another son, who's turning 18 today. We don't have to go anywhere , so we can bake a homemade scratch carrot cake (husband fixed oven on Monday), and chicken enchiladas. We'd been suffering (unsatisfied yearnings) due to not having the oven working, so are thrilled to be baking again. :)
As to the neighbor issue---I've put distance between us, not answering her calls unless she leaves a voice message. Interesting how much calmer I feel without her stress piled on top of mine. It was making me a different person...so odd.
The rest of the week looks busy too, but it's all good. My husband has a couple of bids out for work---folks are calling and he's content because things are moving along. A quiet shop is disturbing for him, but folks are still out there spending money. Regardless of what the papers say, God is still in control and looking out for His people. I take great comfort in that.
Also shopped for another son, who's turning 18 today. We don't have to go anywhere , so we can bake a homemade scratch carrot cake (husband fixed oven on Monday), and chicken enchiladas. We'd been suffering (unsatisfied yearnings) due to not having the oven working, so are thrilled to be baking again. :)
As to the neighbor issue---I've put distance between us, not answering her calls unless she leaves a voice message. Interesting how much calmer I feel without her stress piled on top of mine. It was making me a different person...so odd.
The rest of the week looks busy too, but it's all good. My husband has a couple of bids out for work---folks are calling and he's content because things are moving along. A quiet shop is disturbing for him, but folks are still out there spending money. Regardless of what the papers say, God is still in control and looking out for His people. I take great comfort in that.
