I Can See The Sky

I know that Fall has come....and nearly gone

when I can see the sky from our back yard.

The leaves on our many trees

block the view all summer long.

Last evening I went out with the dogs

and shimmering light caught my eye from above.

I turned and looked.

It was beautiful.

Through the nearly bare branches sparkled diamonds

in the sky.

These cool dry nights feature displays of 

such beauty.

Warren got our leaf decimation system up and running

and has used it once so far. 

It will need to go again but for now I once again 

have some crunchy leaves out there to enjoy.

The challenge is getting the dogs to not leave their 

big chew bones in those leaves

only to become dangerous projectiles

when hit by the mower.

For some reason this has huge appeal for our pooches.

*****

I've heard from Chelsea 

and she is well.

A bit more than a little tired of rice

but enjoying her mission.

She is teaching English to children in Thailand.

Fun times!

We are just a bit more than a month out

from getting her back in our arms.

NONE of us can wait.

Even her brothers plan to squeeze her hard

when she gets off that plane.

I'm already "feeling her pain" after 

a 20 hour straight trip home.

But, 

I think she will be almost as happy to see

all of us.

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I know I say it every time but I am really blessed

with candle orders.

What a little business God has given me here.

It has been fun to help raise money for our friends

who will be bringing Wyatt home from China before

the end of the year, Lord willing.

We'll be attending a walk and silent auction

which is also a fundraiser for him 

on Saturday evening.

So exciting!!

*****

It is changeover time at the theater.

Noah is gone....

and the Miracle of Christmas begins rehearsals 

next week. 

What that means for us is that Warren is busier

than usual this week as they hurry to do 

projects that can't be done during show runs.

However, it is nothing like the days when he was hands on

with changing out the shows

or like he will be when Moses is about to begin.

That will be a whole different level of intensity.

One that we enjoy in a weird sort of way.

Michael is healing nicely and will rejoin his

work family in time for the rehearsals. 

He is soooo ready!!

*****

I was blessed to spend quality time with some friends this week.

And I do mean it when I say blessed.

As a type A personality I tend to go head first into my work 

and not take the time to enjoy friendships.

But, I know that it is healthy and good for me to 

stop sometimes.

There is no doubt that when I do 

there is much joy and benefit ....

even if I look like I'm about to

 fall asleep while chatting, 

right Jen?

lol

I promise you weren't boring me.

I just never sit still that long and I totally relaxed.

I also had lunch and made a trip to an Amish farm 

with my friend, Jan.

We are considering making a switch to raw milk

and I want to visit a few farms to help me make 

a decision. 

This was the first of three or four on my list.

Yesterday found Bonnie and I chatting until the 

tea house we were in wanted to close.

Hmmm....seems to be a theme.

Warren and I did that with the Rabes once.

And I can think of a few other times, as well.

Yep, I might just have an issue with talking long.

lol

But it was sweet fellowship.

Well, 

I guess I'll get this day started 

but just wanted to pop in here quickly.

Blessings on your day!