This morning we woke early, like 700 AM and had to get to work before it got too hot.
As I walked outside , I considered coming back in for a jacket. Burrrr to me.
I think it said , 57, could be 67 but that was too cool for me. ( we can see a huge thermometer down the freeway).
As I began picking beans I heated up pretty fast. However I had no sweat dripping into my eyes and down my face so I was pretty good.
David began picking the green beans as I picked the yellow. I got a big bowl full and he got two big bowls full.
We then began the rest of the cleaning, I cleaned the garage, he vacuumed the pool. We then finished. It was around noon. We were both so tired and we still had not eaten. NO Breakfast.
As soon as we showered we ate cereal, cold banana bread, melon and milk and coffee.
I was too tired to chew my cereal. I finally dumped my bowl, as I stated , "I cant even chew it is not worth the effort."
When I checked the messages we had a realtor wanting to show the house around 12 or 1. I told her around one was better as we had not even ate breakfast.
She finally showed up at 230. We had given up and laid down to rest.
I am still pooped but know I need to get in the kitchen and start scraping corn. I have over 50 ears to put away.
The beans may just set until Monday, They are iced down so it should be no problem.
After all the ones in the grocery store are there for weeks, on the road, in cold storage, and left in the field house. Who knows how long those "FRESH VEGETABLES" have sat.
Mine are truly fresh as I am particular how long they set.
I think I will run squash over to the shelter. I can in no way use all that. I pick about 10 every other day.
We ate a cantaloupe out of the garden. It was so GOODDDDDDDDDDD.
We have on the counter, two crenshaw, and a casaba. I know a watermelon is ready but not picked yet.
I know the black eye peas have to be ready by Monday, Maybe by then I can be caught up with the rest and begin that process.
Then to make matters worse, or better, (according to how you look at it,) I have lots of plums frozen whole that I need to cook down to pulp and make plum butter.
I have a tray in the kitchen full of peaches, given by a friend and that is going to make a pie. I love peach pies.
Tomorrow we are going to Lassen Park for a picnic. I am packing chicken, water, Cole slaw, sodas and some pie. I already have the picnic basket started with the table cloth, and cups and napkins. Now don't forget plates. I should go put them in now.
We need to get away. We both feel drug out and down.
A lot has happened this week, We have spent the last ten months in prayer for my Grandson, and his family, (My son, wife and two younger sons).
My grandson is fine. He is going to grow so much stronger from the experience of the last ten months,
That comes from putting all your faith in God, the keeper of our hearts and souls.
As I opened my Scripture of the day I read this.
How can I deal with feelings of hopelessness?
"The truth is that you will be in Babylon for seventy years. But then I will come and do for you all the good things I have promised, and I will bring you home again. For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope."
Jeremiah 29:10-11 NLT
Our sinfulness often leads to dismal situations and feelings of despair. But we must always remember that hopelessness does not come from God. God is the author of hope. Even the Exile, with its seeming hopelessness, was part of God's long-range plan for his people. And his plans were good. If you are facing hopelessness, you may be inheriting the results of some other person's sinful decisions and actions. Or you may be reaping your own bad rewards. You may not have really discovered the hope that is found in God's love for you through Jesus Christ. Reject despair and seek out God's plan—and his hopes—for you.
I am pretty good at covering my feelings, (in most cases). Our family has been in Babylon for the last ten months but we upheld each other, We prayed for each other and God had control.
We did not lose faith, although at times, we had to question how this trial could end up good.
So God had a plan and I see that plan fulfilled. And it did not take 70 years.
So thanks to all who prayed the prayer of faith.
Well I am still tired and words are not coming easy. My thoughts are scrambled. I have so much I need to do, and so little I want to do.
I still have to go over my Lassen Picnic list. Want to just relax. I think KFC will do the cooking for me.
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