Now I Remember or I Know Where the Ranunculus Are!

Well, well, well. Guess I was right about one thing when it comes to gardening: If you forgot where you planted something don't worry, eventually they will bloom and you will then remember where you planted them. So, about those ranunculus. I found them planted at the front door of my house and they look beautiful along with the tulips I planted several years ago. I forgot about the tulips too, but my, don't you think they look pretty with the ranunculus? Ha!

Gardening 103 - Well I THOUGHT It Was A RANUNCULUS -

My friend Diane R. has gotten kick out of this so I thought I would share my ongoing gardening experience with all of you as well. She knows that I froze dahlia bulbs in my garage freezer section for quite awhile...like about a year and a half! (I didn't know they would die if they were in there too long, did you?) Only to discover that they weren't dahlia bulbs, but ranunculus bulbs (only I don't think they are called bulbs, but I don't know what they are called.) Anyway she is Miss Green Thumb and she laughed and laughed at my silly mistake, but together we planted them to see if they would bloom and the answer is: much to my sorrow they never did.

So guess what she sends me for my birthday last fall? Yes, that's right- the very thing I am loathe to talk about. But, I was dutiful, and I did have my weekly lawn crew guys plant those ranunculus bulbs a week later just to see if Diane's bulbs were better than the ones I bought. Ha! Well, a few weeks ago I told her, that I thought they were blooming, but honestly I don't remember where the guys planted those bulbs. I figure when they bloom I will then remember. Then this week I went to check on that plant and much to my disappointment it was not a ranunculus, but a common weed found here in So. CA! When I told Diane about another gardening mistake, note: this is a perpetual problem for me so I don't think I am a gardener do you? -- She, of course laughed and laughed again. Ain't it nice to know you can make someone happy?

In any event here is what ended up growing : Enjoy! I am okay about this really---Just don't send me any flower seeds, clippings, bulbs, or whatever, OK?

Fireproof song - "While I'm Waiting"

There is an awesome song in the movie Fireproof that I am just loving that encapsulates how a person may feel when in a situation, trial, difficult circumstance or process that will require waiting on the LORD for an answer or a resolution. So, here it is and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

Nothun' Much Happenin' But We Are "Getting On With It"

I wish I had something really interesting or newsworthy to blog about, but honestly life is pretty quiet right now and maybe that is a good thing! Especially at this time with so much going on in the news politically and economically I am grateful for the quiet. I can hardly stand to read the newspaper, listen to the radio or watch TV because surely we could all die of heart attacks and/or stress with so much "doom and gloom" (not including the unethical and immoral behavior that is reported) that is out there. So we, my husband and I, have decided there won't be much TV, or news in our home. It contaminants our lives too much and "that ain't healthy." As a matter of fact I think it actually causes me to gain weight! So we are reading more, praying more, and thankfully trusting the LORD more. And that is a good thing. Some other good things are: Zane is still doing really well (which is always a big praise) Zane's daddy is house shopping in FL as I type this (another good thing), and everyone is doing well: healthy, working, and as favorite saying of mine goes is "getting on with it." My mom was big saying on that and I like to think that the pioneers who went West often said that after some major event, or trial came and went. Imagine the type of things those pioneer women must have seen, endured, and faced! And some how they did. I know sometimes it must have taken sheer grit, determination and trust in the LORD that somehow they would get through things. And you know what? They surely did! Now, in my fifties, I sometimes wondered how I got through some things, but some of my ancestors must have rubbed off on me because here I am, "getting on with it" too. Thank you God! So I pray any one or everyone reading this blog is doing well and "getting on with it" with sheer grit, determination, and faith that the Good Lord, our Shepherd, our Hope, our Peace, and our Protector is going to help us get through all of it. Many blessings.

Miles and Zane are moving to Florida with mommy and daddy!

Well it's a matter of fact: Miles, Zane and their parents are moving to Florida in the very new future, probably in April. The family is very excited because not only will Zane get the best treatment and early intervention available, but his daddy is going to get an terrific aircraft. So we are thanking God for this great news. On the other hand, it is not always easy for us grandparents to see the little ones move even farther away than they already are, but we want what is best for them, especially little Zane. So we are trusting the LORD for their (and our) future.

Zane is continuing to grow and thrive and so far all is well, but we are still taking it one day at a time. Please continue to remember them in your prayers and know how grateful we are for them and your genuine care and concern. It is so appreciated it.

Oh How We Love You Baby Zane!

Grandmas and grandfathers everywhere are especially proud when another little twig sprouts on the family tree! Here is the newest delight of our hearts with his grandfather and nonnie only two days old. Oh how we love him!

Home Sweet Home

Just wanted to let you know Robert and I arrived safely home this past Sunday afternoon. It was weird walking into the house with a Christmas tree still up and it's mid January and see a spider had declared his residence on top of the Angel. Never been this late putting Christmas things away, but Monday Robert was off and so we pushed ourselves to get it done, plus change the oil in the car, and get it washed. The best part of being home is having everything easily available and our own cozy bed, but all the while though our hearts are still in Texas. We are wondering how little Zane is doing, and how his new family is adjusting to his schedule and missing Miles terribly. Today, they are all back in San Antonio for more tests and we are praying that it is all good, and positive news. Thank you again for your prayers, and warm wishes they are so appreciated by us all.