November 23, 2013

Well, it looks like we survived that severe weather that rolled through here these past couple of days, or at least that's what it was called on the news. It did rain pretty good for about an hour, and then off and on for parts of the day, I guess that some of the people around here just aren't ready for anything but the regular San Diego weather. Don't get me wrong, I just was taken aback by the announcement of "severe weather" when I just thought it was a little rain. I do understand that it picked up some strength as it went east, and there were some areas that did get hit hard, but around here it stays pretty tolerable.

Anyway, we didn't take Gracie to the training today, because of the rain, yesterday, so I went for an early morning bike ride. I got in 12 miles and felt pretty good, so I guess it is just a matter of finding regular time to ride, and I'll be back to my 30+mile rides and feeling much better. Jason spent most of the day in bed, as he wants to continue the healing that has been going on for the past several days. Just a few weeks ago he had five (5) significant wound areas, and now he only has two, and one of them is closing nicely. I would say that in a matter of a couple of months (maybe by the end of the year?) his wounds will finally be closed. I was talking to him about that today and he sounded confident that he would be getting better and continue doing the right things.

I did make a run to the store today to pick up a few things, and while I was there I walked past this display that had been put up (to attract customers like me I think), and I bought a few things needed to make cookies. I made 6 dozen chocolate chip Toll House cookies with nuts, and Jason has assured me they are fine. I hadn't made cookies in a few years, so I was anxious and almost excited to do some baking. I also picked up a few things to make a single-pan dinner of kielbasa with potatoes and vegetables, and that turned out pretty good, too.

The other chores I got accomplished was to hang up some of Jason's pictures in his room. I would have hung up a few more but I ran out of supplies and I didn't want to have to go out again (I'd already been to the store 3 times). I'll probably end up picking up more supplies tomorrow and hang up a few more, and pretty soon we won't have any wall space left... ;-). That's about all for now, so  thank you, for all the support and continued prayers - things are working well for us right now and I have to think it is because of all the prayers and good thoughts coming our way. Take care and stay positive.

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  1. LynnNovember 23, 2013 at 9:48 PM

    Now I want cookies! Am sure they tasted great!
    Always praying!
    Psalms 86:1-4 Bow down thine ear, O LORD, hear me: for I am poor and needy. Preserve my soul; for I am holy: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee. Be merciful unto me, O Lord: for I cry unto thee daily. Rejoice the soul of thy servant: for unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.
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  2. LynnNovember 24, 2013 at 9:21 PM

    Know that you continue to be in my thoughts and prayers!
    Psalms 86:5-7 For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee. Give ear, O LORD, unto my prayer; and attend to the voice of my supplications. In the day of my trouble I will call upon thee: for thou wilt answer me.
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