Welcome Tuesday....
Another gentle rain is falling this morning. Just soft and steady, so I feel like today will be another peaceful today where the weather is concerned.
Monday passed quietly around here, which was fine by me. My brother and sister-in-law came over and we swapped a few stories about the joys and the (creaks) of getting older. We ended up doing a lot of reminiscing about some of Dave's and Sam's High School baseball games. Mostly about the bloopers that happened when they went to playoffs that year.
"We didn't have fancy gear or perfect form, but we had dirt-stained paints, lots of sunflower seeds, and stories that still slide into conversations even today." "We left the ball on the field after that loss, and headed to Galveston for Vacation." Dave and Sam!"
I made a pot of carrot, cabbage, chicken and lentil soup that turned out surprisingly delicious!! Just what the doctor ordered and was easy on Sam's stomach.
I also made some great progress on a writing project that I have been working on for a few months. Hopefully I will have this completed in another month. I love writing as I find it to be very relaxing and very enjoyable.
Other news: I found a new favorite drink that I really like. I don't often visit Starbucks, but when Sam was having his treatment at the hospital, I needed a refreshing drink. I ordered a Mango Dragon fruit refresher and it was sooo good. Just enough sweetness to make you feel rejuvenated.
finally for today: We have two different oncologist appointments: One at 11:00 to visit with an Oncologist surgeon. The other at 2:00 for an appointment with an Oncologist doctor that will take over the treatment plans for Sam.
Hope each of you has a beautiful day ahead.....one that brings a little sunshine to your heart. May your day be full of sweet surprises that remind you how good life can be.
Shug..
I'm looking forward to seeing more of your writing project, Shug. So far, it's both lyrical and beautiful! Know I'm keeping Sam and you in my prayers, too. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteShug, you have the most beautiful way with words. You are the Master WordSmith. I enjoyed the Sugar on the Porch.. its lovely.
ReplyDeleteI hope all of your doctor visits go well and the new doc. will be perfect for Sam and his continued journey to wellness.
Embrace the peace of the day. Thanks so much for your lovely comment on my latest blog post.
Sue
Hope Sam gets a plan in place and good results! Thinking of you!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad that yesterday was restful, because it sounds like today will be jam-packed.
ReplyDeleteSome nice memories Sam has from his baseball days. Your vegetable soup sounds delicious...and healthy. I hope Sam's appts. went well today, and he gets all the answers and care that he needs. The Starbuck's drink looks refreshing for the Summer months ahead. Love your "Sugar on the porch" poem. How delightful that was to read.
ReplyDeleteHave a good rest of the week, Shug.
~Sheri
SHUG, your WRITING!!! It is wonderful. It conjures up images in my head and I read it several times. You are so wonderfully descriptive. What will this be, a book or what? You should be published, just things like this on each page to make people feel good. Please let me know how the appointments went, I am praying for Sam every day.
ReplyDeleteHow exciting for you on your writing project - I must have missed that post. Are you writing a book? I’m not surprised. You write beautifully and you have so much creative talent - use it for God’s glory!
ReplyDeleteJust know you and Sam have MANY prayers going up to God from all over from people you do not know this side of Heaven. 😇
Hello dear Gal!
ReplyDeletePrayers for all to go very well for Sam. 🙏🏻
I love how you write!! That excerpt was so beautiful and brought such peaceful thoughts. Blessings. xo
Thank you for writing. I’m glad you had a peaceful day, and hugs and prayers for you both. ❤️
ReplyDeleteI loved that Sugar on The Porch - I know exactly what you are saying. I remember those days myself. I think about my kids and grands - I don't think they have had that experience. You are an excellent writer.
ReplyDeleteOur Chick Fil A has a mango and dragon fruit too.
The soup sounded good and glad Sam liked it.
Praying.
Shug, praying for you, Sam and all the other loved ones. I like to blog hop, and some started out ok then started using 4 letter words. I am so happy to find your blog!
ReplyDeleteHow I want to gather with you on that porch! Your words wrap themselves around my imagination like an invisible hug.
ReplyDeleteI hope today's appointments brought you both clarity and a get-r-done spirit. My son used to tell us, "Lock and load!".
I enjoyed Sugar on the Porch. Sending more prayers for Sam to get a plan in place.
ReplyDeleteShug, I am praying 🙏 for you and Sam.
ReplyDeleteAs I read all the above comments, I want to put an AMEN after each one. Yes, I could feel the love in your writing about the Sugar on the Porch. You do have a gift of words that melt into my heart. Please keep writing and sharing. Like all your blog friends, we will keep you and Sam in our prayers. The soup sounds delicious as we love cabbage.
ReplyDeleteSending love, hugs and prayers.
I hope your day goes well and encouragingly for Sam, and does not prove exhausting.
ReplyDeleteShug, I've been waiting patiently for your writing project to appear and now, after reading the above portion...hurry up! ;) haha But seriously, don't hurry, but don't give up. You are a beautiful writer and your heart shows through every blog post. I'm praying for you and Sam and I hope God's peace is wrapping around you like a soft, warm blanket. Lots of love to you today :)
ReplyDeleteYou definitely have a knack for writing. That Starbucks drink sounds good
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