~Summery Shoes: I really love these lovely Crocs...a little bit of heaven on my feet! They are making my summer happy!:) I didn't choose them for the color scheme, but because they were the only ones my size in the clearance section...Yay!
Yep, it's definitely summer....sooo hot here in La. But there's a part of me that loves the steamy, heavy air and even the breathtaking humidity (as long as the hurricanes stay away!) Also loving the fresh tomatoes and blackberries....
~A Pool Update: We finished professional physical therapy for awhile back in May and for the past couple of weeks we've been back in aquatic "wellness" therapy. We decided to change facilities (many details but mainly because I can wheel Mom down into the pool on a ramp rather than having to transfer her into a pool chair...that has been very scary and basically unsafe, at best.) It was difficult to start at a new place but things have gone really well. At the old place, I had basically no help at all....and that was OK, just the way it was. At this new pool, the assistants can't do enough to help us...actually get in the pool with us, helping with exercises, etc. I haven't quite known how to react to having help (another subject, another time!)....at one point, Mom said I needed to stop trying to talk them out of helping us!! It's been a great experience so far and much better for Mom overall....we are thankful. On another note, I have shared about our vastly reduced insurance benefits which have greatly affected Mom's care. We have been informed that due to pressure from employers (like my Dad's benefits person) the insurance company will increase therapy credits. We are not sure what this means, but we are glad for what may be a return of a little justice on this issue.
~Just Some Jumbled Thoughts: Both pastors I heard yesterday spoke on coping with fear and uncertainty....by looking to an unchanging God. It was encouraging truth. I don't know about you, but there is often more reason for doubt and unsettledness than not in my little world. (if not your story, blessings on you!!) But the goal and the reality, I believe, is that faith makes a difference in our perspective and in our foundation, constrains our anxiety, and points our hope to what is lasting. Quote of the day: "The key to coping with fear is deciding who do we trust!" and (paraphrasing): "Realizing the depth of the Father's love at the Cross is the foundation for our belief that He can be trusted!" (Fr. John)
~Looking ahead: This Sat. I am having a garage sale. (I will hang big signs "in honor of Super-Dorinda!":) Not looking forward to it!! but hoping to add some badly needed cash to our "disposal income"! (gas prices are very bad w/my Dad's commute.) But we are very excited to spend some time next weekend over July 4th with family in Birmingham and then go to a couple campmeeting services at Pell City. (don't you know that will get me thinkin....)
[Update: The garage sale was not a complete failure, but enough of one that I have vowed to never do one again (unless someone else is runnin it!)...but some things did sale (and the buyers seemed very happy:), the rest of the junk I carted off to Goodwill so at least it's out of the garage (yay!), and there was some good talks with the neighbors....oh well!]
~A Link: While I mostly enjoy looking at blogs of friends...I will admit to being (at times) quite the surfer in blog world. I do prefer folks I at least have some small connection to (vs. random strangers)....but sometimes strangers are good, too, esp. the ones that you link to from those you do know to some small degree. Why do I (we) do this? not sure...mostly it's interesting to "see" the lives of others...sometimes it's just for the hoot of it all or just plain nosiness or to access very long link lists:)...sometimes just to read the unbelievably wild things others seem comfortable posting (And I know there are probably those saying the same for me!!:) At any rate, awhile back I stumbled onto a really great blog: the couch This is definitely one of the best I've seen. This girl (I think her name is Elizabeth) can write!! Very smart, quite witty, very sound perspectives, plus alot of depth. (The current post is about campmeeting!) Check her out!
~One more pic: We found this birdnest under the shattered crepe myrtle branches after a big storm. We've been amazed at the intricate design...but sad about the poor eggs. On that happy note!, hope everyone is enjoying summer!
