Feeling better after being sick. Reminder to rest. That's what illness tends to do to me---remind me to slow down, and even stop when necessary. Maybe the Lord even allows it to get my attention. Very likely.
Bills paid but for one, and got a bit antsy wondering if Gary's shop would have work to cover it (faith hiccup). I told him the other day we needed a 'big blessing'---mostly saying that as a need in the midst of our personal turmoil regarding our children. To feel God's Hand in a tangible way. Tonight found out we get a 30 day grace period with our new re-furbished house payments. Not due until March first. Gary discovered that while looking up tax information at our mortgage company's website. Looked up our account, and turned to me and said it was due then, not now. He said, "What was it you said about a big blessing?"
I stand amazed.
He'll call the mortgage company tomorrow to verify. We didn't know. They'd not informed us. But, yes, a big blessing.
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Our chickens have begun laying again after about a two or 2-1/2 month layover (sorry, couldn't resist). We've been buying brown cage-free eggs at the grocery store, but it's sweet to get our light browns and light greens/turquoises from our girls. And the noise. My goodness. While I got a bit fed up in the summer with them crowing when they'd lay (being that their run is just outside out bedroom window), I've missed it so much that now it's a joy instead. And hungry. They eat all. the. time. Thankfully they survived the great molt of the late fall/early winter and are nice and fluffy now. Didn't like them being all grumpy pants when their feathers were falling out. I do love them so. Chickens are definitely therapeutic, that is if you can withstand their racket in the mornings. I realize roosters crow (illegal here in the city limits), but even hens can be loud. But good loud.
Going to go out and see if I can bear a bit of chill to praise the Lord on my swing in the backyard. It's been too cold to do that lately, and I've missed it. The only time in the day I'm alone. And even then, I'll not be by myself. :)
