Survival Mode

I had a very long “to-do” list for Monday. And, I got a lot of work accomplished. My body let me know that in the evening when it was stiff and aching. But mentally and spiritually, all day, I was in survival mode. Some days are just like that. You have to...

Splitting the Difference

I began to work once more on the patio area where our picnic table will be this morning. I had stopped for awhile to catch up a few other projects, but now I’m back at work. It is very tricky to work in this area because there is a natural slope two different...

Everyone Needs A Reading Nook

I don’t know about you, but I think everyone needs a reading nook. I watched a YouTube video the other day on how to redecorate a room without spending any money. The young lady on the video was helping out her sister and college roommate with her skills. They...

Lay Your Burdens Down

I took a burden to the Lord To cast and leave it there. I knelt and told Him of my plight, And wrestled deep in prayer. But rising up to go my way I felt a deep despair, For as I tried to trudge along, My burden was still there! Why didn’t you take my burden, Lord?...

When You Bite Off More Than You Can Chew, Keep Chewing

I bit off more than I could chew on Friday and Saturday. I stopped working on the projects at my house and volunteered for a project at my son and daughter-in-law’s house. The project was to take up the brick patio in front of their house, clean the grass out...

Don’t Quit

I’ve been working on two different projects over the last few weeks. My DIY patio is to this point… see picture below. And my front porch is only a little further along than this last picture. I had rain delays and poor customer service to deal with when...