Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Always I have been an observant person. I am grateful for this because I enjoy watching. You can see amazing examples of life perking along between blades of grass. And the tops of the trees are full of excitement every day. Also, it just so happens that the city is filling a big hole in our street sort of in front of our house that water has aggravated over the years. All of the equipment is bright yellow and the workers are all wearing orange T-shirts. It is quite a project but it has been interesting to watch.
Yesterday, as we were sitting on our deck, I noticed a green hummingbird land in our fountain. For the longest time, he drank water and took a shower before buzzing off. I had never seen one stay in place for that much time. Then this morning for whatever reason, a black crow was trying to fly into our window and he kind of tore up the screen. Apolo did not like it much and tried to chase him away. Weird! Sammy and Sarah Swallow have also decided to move in with us by building a nest in our portico. Oh well. We do not have the heart to smash down their nest. It just means visitors to our house may get dive-bombed for a while.
Yesterday, we received some lovely family news. My nephew, the artist/teacher who made my pottery sink for the powder room, became a Daddy. He and his wife Megan had their first baby in Helena, Montana. My brother sent me pictures over my cell phone before she was even an hour old. Her name is Claire Catherine and she weighed 6 lbs. 3 oz. It just reminds us all that birth is a part of life as is sickness. Most every family has multiple parts of this journey happening at the same time. It is the way it is.
Yep, it is what it is.
UPDATE: Sorry, I assumed the spelling wrong. It is Claire Katherine with a "K" and she weighed 6 lbs. 9 Oz.
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Janet, the following "forward" hit my in-box the other day, and I immediately thought of you. Wasn't sure whether it would be appropriate to post (I don't have other contact information for you) but considering the content of your entry here today, I think it probably sums up what's so impressive and laudable about your own attitude. Hope it will give you a chuckle!
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There once was a woman who woke up one morning, looked in the mirror, and noticed she had only three hairs on her head.
'Well,' she said, 'I think I'll braid my hair today.'So she did and she had a wonderful day.
The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror and saw that she had only two hairs on her head.
'H-M-M,' she said, 'I think I'll part my hair down the middle today.' So she did and she had a grand day.
The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror and noticed that she had only one hair on her head.
'Well,' she said, 'today I'm going to wear my hair in a pony tail.'So she did, and she had a fun, fun day.
The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror and noticed that there wasn't a single hair on her head.
'YAY!' she exclaimed. 'I don't have to fix my hair today!'
Attitude is everything.
Janet, we have mockingbirds that have nested in our yard. They are very protective of their nest. I have seen them dive-bombing hawks, buzzards, my cat Apolo (yes, after the speedskater), and even us. They are not afraid of anything. I just wish we had eagles in my little town in the midwest.
Susan
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SuzfromIll, at
8:34 PM
Oh my gosh what a relief it was to wake up to "normal" temperatures this morning. We wait for the sun because it is so beautiful here when sunny, then we stress out when it hits the 90's. I have to say, I wilted and am glad to see only the 80's.
Congratulations on the new addition to your family. I'm sure Claire Catherine will bring much joy. We are awaiting Miss Savannah Getter, the soon to be daughter of my neice Megan and her husband Captain Chris Getter just returned from Afghanistan. AKA Little go Getter. She isn't due til October 31st and we can feel the joy already. Celebrate Life, Lani
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9:33 PM
I like that idea of the "Circle of Life." It helps us to understand that for everything there is a season and a time for every purpose under heaven. I'm glad you're able to relax and see that. Funny how animals "speak" to us so much more clearly than people sometimes.
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1:37 PM
Update - Her name is Claire Katherine (with a "K"), and weighs 6 lbs. 9 ounces (not 6lb. 3oz.). Her daddy was kind of excited when he first looked at the scale and mis-read it. It'll make a great story for her later. All is going well here. Thinking of you.
Kathy
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7:51 AM
Janet,
I have always enjoyed the vivid way you describe the beauty of the place where you live. It is truly a gift with everything you are experiencing that you can actually appreciate these observations. It must be helpful to have that to focus on.
Apolo will be fine, I'm sure he will sense that you need him for comfort and affection. It's amazing how calming it is to pet a soft, furry creature.
You are in my thoughts. Take care.
Hi Janet...I have been reading your blogs for a couple of weeks now and you know that my heart is with you and that we at Nativity are praying for you along with myriads of others around the world that you already know about...we are SO glad to add our prayers to theirs and I know it matters and makes a difference. Your Mom is having a bit of a time with her computer and can't pull up your musings and I know that's distressing...my meager help didn't solve anything so she'll work on it tomorrow. She is very dear in all this and her tears reveal the immense love she has for you and is touching to see. Much love and prayer to you in the midst of this difficult journey. Brenda
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8:40 PM
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