2022 Happy To Be Here

Keziah and I leave in less than a week for western Pennsylvania. We have been working at getting as ready as possible as early as possible but are still very much behind. It isn't easy to prepare for two weeks of camping with an attempt at being medieval. I'm at the point where I question my sanity. Things got packed into the trailer today and I am happy that another step was taken at becoming prepared. Other happy things: Since the accidental reintroduction of gluten for me a few weeks ago I have continued to eat things with gluten. This will make food for two weeks camping much easier and less expensive. Bel has left and I am sad because I miss my kids (doesn't matter the age) when they are not near.  I am happy that we got to visit the last few weeks though, it was nice having them here. The wild sweet William is in full bloom. The color of this daylily is lovely.       ☮ Currently reading: Pocketful of Miracles: Prayer, Meditations, and Affirmations ...

For a short time I sat out on Gideon's swing and looked up at the leaves blowing with occasional sun and sky peeking through.  The road nearby can still be loud, but it feels further away in this part of the yard. The shade and breeze almost had me forgetting how hot it really was outside. Other happy things for today: Bel, Gideon, and I finished the puzzle I started just after Christmas. It is missing two pieces, but it is done. I am choosing to remind myself that I am happy I have a job with good benefits. That I am happy I only have a 30 hour work week. About three months ago I stopped eating gluten. Over the weekend I was blessed to have people to make food for me. Unfortunately there was a miscommunication and I had pancakes with gluten. It happened, and I didn’t get sick from the reintroduction to my system. I have heard that can happen even if a person isn’t gluten sensitive. So I have been eating limited amounts of gluten again. Bel made some delicious blueberry m...