70 Years

A car ride maybe didn't do Dad's favorite lemon filled cake any favors as far as appearance goes, but what does that matter when you are celebrating a special dad at a state park with beloved family?

Truth and Beauty

As a week of treatment takes its toll on my body, soaking up beauty is vital for my soul. While my Sunday was mostly spent between bed and couch, I took an hour to attend virtual church and another to fill a page in my nature journal with one of my many favorite flowers. 

In the evening Hannah and I  decided to rewatch a movie we viewed during a long, monthly treatment last week. "Esther" by Sight & Sound Theatres combined truth and beauty in a way that was just what our souls needed. "Be still, and know that I am God" (Psalm 46:10).

Afternoon Tea with a Neighbor

A home garden tour followed by herbal tea from said garden made for a refreshing afternoon. Chamomile for me, please!

Descendants

Every year after a delicate Cool Wave Pansy was gifted Mom for Mother's Day by her greenhouse owning daughter and family, we have had the delight of finding its baby descendants in the lawn off the deck where the original parent resided. Their cheery faces never cease to delight my soul.

Father's Day

Our Father's Day activities this year included running after this little guy. It was great.

As I grow older I particularly like Father's Day. As the family in my nation disintegrates, my understanding of the worth and necessity of the God-ordained position of fatherhood grows. And as I honor my earthly dad, I love to think on how he has helped me better understand certain characteristics of my Heavenly Father. May there be many happy returns!

Father's Day Preparations

Allergy friendly rhubarb cake cooling.

Non-allergy friendly lasagna assembled.

Gifts wrapped and in process of being decorated.

A little more vacuuming of a crunchy front entry to come.

Nearly there!

Confession of a Knitter

I have a confession to make. It has been two months since I last touched a pair of knitting needles. Yesterday I decided to give them a try and found that they did not deplete my energy levels if used at the right hour and did not irritate my nervous system. That was a relief.