~ our sweet potatoes are doing well ~
The church we attend had VBS four nights of the week, and it was so good and encouraging and uplifting.
~ first tomatoes of the season ~
I'm so glad that we had that sweet time of learning and fellowship because in and around VBS, we got a shock that left us reeling.
~ we're harvesting cucumbers about twice a week ~
Sometimes, when life finds you in a busy season and then hands you a shock or two to deal with as well, it's hard to take it all in. It's during those times that I have a yearning to be still and get my feet back under me so to speak. So, this morning, after the dust had settled from the week, I determined to do just that.
I poured my heart out to God again in my prayer journal ...
I made our bed ...
prepared breakfast and ate it ...
went for my daily walk ...
and then started working in my home ...
I cleaned out both refrigerators ...
started a new batch of kefir ... swept the floors ...
started the ice maker ...
emptied the dishwasher and reloaded it ...
and did just general house cleaning jobs.
Most of it was done in a completely quiet house which gave me opportunity to be quiet and let my mind process the weeks events. I needed that. Do you ever need to just be 'still and quiet' in your mind? I do and while my hands and feet were busy, my mind was quietly processing the week's events. (The week's events of which I have referred to in this post have nothing to do with my family, we are all fine.)
I find solace in my home and garden and when life hands me something difficult to deal with, my home and garden are where I want to be. Do you have a place of solace where you can 'be still and quiet' your mind?
Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth!
Psalm 46:10
I did a garden walk through this morning and captured the pictures you see in this post. We've had some good rain this week and everything is flourishing. I have much to do in the garden and hope to be able to spend much of next week getting caught up ... but we shall see!
I continued reading book 7 in the Bregdan Chronicles, Glimmers of Change, by Ginny Dye. I ran out of time for listening to The Prince: The Biblical Story of Jonathan by Francine Rivers before it had to be returned. I tried, but with everything going on this week, I just couldn't finish it. I was over sixty percent done, but alas it had to go back. I went back on the 'waiting' list and will get to finish it when my turn comes around again. The next day, when it was time for my daily walk, I started listening to Almost a Bride by Jody Hedlund. I had been waiting for this 4th book in the Bride Ship series to become available and was glad when I saw the notification that it was available. It took a bit of the sting out of not being able to finish The Prince! (All the audio books I listen to come from Libby the library app.) 
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You mentioned making kefir, and I also remember you commented in another post how kefir has helped you so much. I'm curious about how it has helped, and also was wondering where you got the instructions for making kefir. Blessings to you, Patsy. Thank you for all your helpful and informative posts.
ReplyDeleteWanita, thank you for your encouraging words! This is where I ordered my kefir grains from ... within the package there was instructions on how to activate and use them. I've had my kefir grains for several years and they are still multiplying and going strong.
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For how they have helped me: I was in a season of life where I was having tummy issues and had been to the doctor and ruled out anything bad. I started researching kefir grains and kefir milk and liked what I was finding. As a result, I purchased some grains and gave it a try. I didn't start off liking kefir milk. My first few attempts at drinking it were failures. I couldn't get past it's consistency. Then I happened upon the idea to make a smoothie using it as a liquid base. After a few weeks of consistently drinking a kefir smoothie every day, I started noticing less pain, easier bowel movements and that I wasn't getting sick as often. After drinking a kefir based smoothie daily for several years now, the tummy issues I was having are gone and my immune system is stronger. I am sold on kefir and all the good things it does for my body. I hope this helps and answers your question.
Thank you so much. It does answer my question. I’m drinking Kalona brand kefir, and it’s really good; but it’s a bit pricey. So I thought I’d try making my own. Thanks for sharing your story.
DeleteI find that the only thing that will settle my mind when I am stressed and anxious is keeping my hands busy. Like you, I also find that I need a quiet home in which to do it. I don't want to listen to the radio playing when my mind is reeling. I just want quiet so that I can process my thoughts.
ReplyDeleteI hope that you can find some peace in the days ahead. x
Tracy, yes, me too ... thank you!
DeletePraying for you as I read this.
ReplyDeleteLana, thank you! God is good!
DeleteYes I need to be still and quite every day. I just cant think otherwise. I hope everything is ok Patsy re the shock you had.xxx
ReplyDeleteAnonymous, thank you, yes everything is okay. God is good!
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