More Than 29?

Maybe I should have more birthdays - here is a homemade gift of Starbucks copycat pumpkin scones from my friend, Elizabeth.  Oh, life is good!!

 

Birthday Goodness

Early tests were deemed necessary to make sure this strawberry shortcake was just right for birthday goodness.  Happy to report  that it is perfect!

 Fresh baked biscuit, Nada Moo "ice cream,"

fresh strawberries dusted with date sugar,

Cool Whip, more strawberries, and

a drizzle of date syrup

A Wonderful Father

Somehow, Dad, you never minded that it wasn't all about you!

It definitely was all about me and my new dress - 

bringing you a jug of water was just a good excuse.

You were the best dad ever!

Happy Father's Day!

If Opportunity Doesn't Knock, Refinish a Door!

My front door has been a huge embarrassment.  I think INTERIOR sealer was used on the EXTERIOR of the door which, as you can see, wasn’t exactly the right option:

So a week or so before getting a shot in my lower back, I decided this bad curb appeal had to go.  It took sanding, staining two and a half coats of dark walnut (the bottom half took an extra coat of stain), and two coats of the proper exterior sealer before I was happy with the look.  Had to do the side light, too, so they would match.  And now I’m just so proud of getting this done.  It wasn’t easy.  One day was even 104 degrees as I worked on it, but Iowa farm girls are of sturdy stock.  Doesn’t it look good now?

Wow!

Injection in my back has worked its magic.  I'm feeling so much better.  I am going to start PT on the

16th.  Later:  Legs are fine. Most functions are fine but we will work on core muscles.  Supposedly this will get muscles working better to help with pain once the shot wears off.  From their lips to God's ears!!

Oh, My Aching Back!

Time for another injection in my spine.  Hoping to deaden some of the pain of arthritis poking sciatic nerves.  Will have to start some PT to help my legs.  Oh, joy!!

2 Chronicles 7:14

If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.