Wednesday…Randoms…<3
Happy Wednesday!
Yesterday’s post was sooooo long, so I am doing five quick randoms for you.
Random #1
I might have post-woodpecker PTSD from our last house. I was listening to a recording through my headphones yesterday of a stamping class I missed. Trying to multi-task, I listened while I was cleaning.
All of a sudden I heard this loud tapping. Instinctively I ran out onto the patio expecting to see one of this crazy birds pecking away at our siding. All was quiet.
Finally, I realized as the ladies were tapping their stamps down for some effect being taught, it was hammering in my headphones. I did replay the video sans earbuds to make sure that was what I was hearing.
Whew…crises averted.
Random #2
Which makes me think of a funny meme I saw this week.
“Hey, sorry for being so anxious earlier.
I had no idea everything would be fine.”
Instagram/@koreydior__
Anybody else need the t-shirt?
Random #3
I know the eclipse was awesome. Not because I actually saw it through those funky paper glasses. We sat out on the patio and vowed to not look at the sun. We waved to neighbors who were doing the same and noted the dimming around us, the quieting of the birds and the brief chill in the air.
I loved all the photos people posted and I am not doubting it was a cool experience, but we were okay with what we did and saw.
However, I do want you to know that during my devotions that morning, I saw just as much an amazing thing. As I closed my books and folded my hands to gaze out the window and pray, I noticed two house finches sitting side by side on the top of the crook that holds a bird feeder.
Suddenly one of them took off and immediately the other followed. From there I watched for several minutes as they would circle in the air, flutter to the ground, weave about each other and alight only to take off again.
It was a dance and of course, I googled to verify that they do this for their courtship.
At one point another one of their kind attempted to cut in and the chaser of bird #1 would shoo it away. I am positive it was two males and a female who was playing the coquette. I couldn’t help but think of our own Graham who will soon be entering these kinds of rituals of the human variety.
I had to smile.
Spring is for love, that’s for sure.
Random #4
Russ saw the doctor yesterday for follow up and he is doing great.
We are thankful for our medical support community and God’s healing hand.
Random #5
This week I got to hang out with a group of women who like to do art journaling. After our time together, I said hi to another group of women who make blankets to donate to children who are in trauma.
Today another group of women will be meeting to knit. I won’t be able to join in because of a board meeting at the library, but I will stop by and say hi to them after the noon prayer.
All of these groups feed my soul with the company of women who chat but don’t gossip. They are encouraging and uplifting and interesting and kind people. I am also blessed with some really sweet friends of all ages.
And all of that to say, today is National Siblings Day according to Facebook posts I have seen. I won’t be posting a picture of my sister and me. Truth is she moved to a new place in 2020 and didn’t give me the address.
My calls were never answered and when I finally found a way to connect with her through someone at her church, it was clear she doesn’t want contact. In checking with my cousins, they also have no connection with her.
She and I are all that is left of my birth family, so sometimes it is hard. I am sharing this because I know I am not alone. Families are interesting and challenging at times, but to be estranged is strange. It brings a lot of emotions that feel like rejection and failure.
So if you are like me in this, find yourself some good people to be your adopted family. They are out there. And they bring healing to the soul.
You are not alone.
You are, as always, dearly loved <3