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A Peachy Day

When I think of a peach, I could take it or leave it.   It might be nice and ripe and ready to eat or a little hard needing to sit in a brown paper bag to ripen or it could be over ripen and yucky, mushy and ready to throw out.

My neighbors fresh peaches on her kitchen counter.

I think you could say that various points of my day yesterday I felt like a peach....I know that sounds odd but life is odd and sometimes it helps to look at things in odd ways....lol anyways I'm thankful for my day because God placed once again the right people in my path during the perfect moment needed.

There were moments I felt bruised and emotional.  Other times overwhelmed and ready to call it a day! (thrown out because of being over ripe)  Then God was able to show me times of being a little too hard and needing a little time to ripen after spending time with a friend who knew just what to say.

The last moment of the day was a perfect peach.  A friend being there for me, a walk around the park was the best way to end my day.

Brother & Sister

Kyle & Karlee ready to go school shopping

 I love it when my these two spend time together.  Karlee really does have a way with talking to her brother.  She knows what to say and what not too, and how far to push and when to back off.  (I could actually learn something from her when it comes to communicating with him)

Kyle has always looked to his older sister for many things over the years...understanding, protection emotionally, fun and laughter, and most of all for her opinion in what to wear.  He has to have her with him to go shopping.  I just hung in the background and let them work things out and then I made the decision of what to keep or not keep depending on amount it would all total up to.

It was nice shopping with them.  I pray that they will always have  a closeness and bond for each other and be there when they need each other.  Thank you Lord for giving me the honor to be their mother.

Kyle depends on Karlee for her input on new clothing

I was in a funk yesterday and this is what caught my attention.

God uses many things to get us out of our funks when we are feeling down.....he used my children :)

Even Though

Even though the weekend was full of fun, laughter, smiles, good music and yummy food there were a few down points in it.  That is called life, right?

The one thing that was great about having our friend Linda with us on Saturday was the conversations.  Our conversations were interesting, funny at times, but truth was spoken in them too and revelation that was good to discover.  Micah hasn't been going to church.  He would always use work as an excuse....he really had been working a lot, but it's not just work.  He mentioned bitterness, that he is struggling with not being right with God and dealing with bitterness that he can't go to church.  I had a feeling it was something like that but to hear him say it was a big deal and has given me some insight and understanding.  All I can really do and continue to do is to pray and keep giving it over to the Lord.  He will work in Micah's heart, he will help him through his struggles internally and bring him to a place of peace so that he can open himself to God again and build a stronger relationship with Him.

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My brother Jason and I over the years have gotten really lazy and bad about not calling each other and talking.  I really don't understand it but we won't try to figure it out right now.  I had a conversation with my mom last weekend and she had mentioned some concern for my brother and that she feared he had started drinking again.

Sunday, morning I checked what time it would be there in New Bedford MA and decided to call him. (he is three hours ahead of me)  I could tell he was very surprised and pleased that I had called.  Soon into our conversation I was fighting back the tears that wanted to break way while my heart felt like it collapsed for a moment.

He had started back drinking and he had been drinking for a long time now and he was miserable with himself and where he is at in his life.


Regret, hurt, bitterness, unsatisfied,resentment
Lord, help my brother find peace, and help me support him from a distance in the way you guide me.


Weekend

Micah-I'm dealing with bitterness I can't sit in church.  My heart isn't right."
That sums up why Micah hasn't been to church in over a year.  It helps give me a little insight and understanding.  Once again I turn it all over to the Lord.

God surrounds all that goes on in a moment, a day....a weekend.

Why?

Why are there some days that I let something bother me more than normal?  Why do I feel so overwhelmed?   Why am I in a funk?

I walked into Jane's house and tried not to show my mood but she asked and I shared. She was in a funk too and didn't get much sleep.  On her way out the door she suggested that I look up a song that would be up funky and upbeat that would be our go to song to help us get out of our funks when life seems to get us down.

I really went straight to it! :)  That is how bad I don't want to be in this mood, life is too short to get bogged down and the reality is that we can't do it all.  We were not meant too!

Shortly after she had been gone she sent me a text message and said maybe it should be the "wobble song', with that I couldn't help but smile real big and laugh a little.  I could only think of how silly Jane had danced once to that song at a women's retreat one year....so funny!

So I'm not sure what song we will pick but in the meantime I know we are both going to make the most out of our day, looking for the blessings, joys, and moments to be thankful.  Its wonderful to have someone that understands and that can help you lean on Christ.....together trusting and leaning on Him.

Moments with Karlee

Karlee woke up wanting to go browse around and listen to the Wicked Tinkers down at the park, during the 2nd and last day of the Celtic Festival before she had to go to work.

So we did.....

lol check out my pants!  I wasn't sure I could pull of the style or colors but I wore them and I loved them!  So comfortable and fun!  (they are those loose type pants with an elastic gathered at the bottom...some call them Tai pants)

There really isn't much more to say, since a picture tells all.....I enjoy one on one time with my oldest daughter and cherish our moments.

Best Day Bliss!

Breakfast!

There are a few days out of each year that Micah & I have a really good day!  Not saying that the days are bad just there a few that make the "exception to the rule" :)

Yesterday was that day!  The last two years we have gone to the Celtic Festival.  Last year my mom and Larry were here to go.  A friend of my joined us yesterday, I'm so happy she joined us.  She enhanced the conversation and laughter throughout the afternoon.

Its a day that Micah looks forward to, a chance to relax and yes have a few good beers and know that all we have to do is walk home.  I look forward to it because I enjoy spending time with him.....shhh don't tell him I told you but I know he likes spending time with me too......he just doesn't verbalize it.

Just the same it was a great day, music, food, some beer, more music.....etc.  I love the variety of music we hear.  My maiden name is Scottish (Byers).  Micah's last name is English, and Linda's maiden name is German.  That was fun to discover.

We left when it was over, it was a perfect day!  The threat of rain was throughout the day but it waiting until the end to start raining.  We timed getting home without getting too wet, shortly after we got home the down pour began and went on most the night.

Micah went upstairs and said he was going to take a nap.  I went downstairs to the couch to watch a few shows on Netflix.  I headed up to bed around 10:00 pm and Micah was getting up from his nap.  Some nap.....

He stayed up for a little bit on his iphone and then settled in for the night too.

walking down to the park

My hubby & I

A great friend of ours joined us! :)

Our favorite!

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