My World Lately

If you could see me right now you would think I have nothing

in the world to do.

I'm sitting back in hubby's recliner, 

since he is at work, 

and cuddling with my pup, Bandit.

It won't be long until she gets tired of me holding her tight

and tapping the keys and she'll head to some more comfy spot.

However, for now, the desire to be close to me 

outweighs her frustrations at my distraction.

The thought that I have nothing to do could not be further

from the truth.

As you may recall the end of September is the true 

beginning of candle season around here.

Lately, however, it is kind of hard to distinguish the seasons

as there are always orders waiting.

What a blessing.

People all over the country have discovered my baby shower

favors and are ordering them in large quantities.

The order I'm currently processing is for 80 candles.

That is a lot of shower guests.

I can just imagine what that shower is going to look like.

How exciting for this couple.

I'm also regularly producing candles for Katie, Tommy 

or for their Mother's contributions to adoption auctions.

And most recently I am attempting to stock up for the 

craft shows and fundraisers which are coming up so

very quickly.

That is the quick view of my world of candles.

However, that is not my entire world.

Oh no!

There is the continued need to help my Mother in Law, 

Georgia, as she recovers from her broken leg and surgery.

Things are going very well and we are hoping that she will

regain full use of that leg in the next couple of weeks.

I have enjoyed the time we spend together and we have 

had more side splitting laughs than you can imagine.

We are also finishing up the first three seasons of 

Downton Abbey in anticipation of the fourth season 

coming in January.

As for her health, 

Once she gets the green light to use that leg full strength

 we will have many therapies to go to and 

then she will get the permission to drive once again.

That freedom will not ever be taken for granted

for her, I can assure you.

Bless her heart.

She's been at my mercy all Summer.

I've tried....but no one can do things quite like you would do it.

A huge part of my world is watching for 

opportunities to chat with my girl in the land down under.

We are so very blessed to see her doing well.

She has made many new friends, is learning so much, 

coming out of her quiet shell...somewhat...

Can you believe that she will be performing

one of her own songs with a friend this week?

Oh yes!

She wrote the lyrics and Ashlee helped with the music.

Reading her weekly blog posts which recap their week of lectures

has been a highlight.

Chelsea has been exposed to many new thoughts and ideas

and it is fun to see her process through them.

God is truly blessing her time there.

The final BIG part of my world is a change in my health.

After weeks of severe pain in my side and then 

a prolapsed bladder I had an ultrasound.

It revealed an enlarged liver and spleen.

While I am not sure that this is the cause of the pain,

my doc doesn't think so, 

it was a huge wake up call and I have made major 

changes to our diet and have lost about 13 pounds 

so far.

I am researching, taking a class, 

Real Body Revolution,

 and continuing to investigate

my options for healing the pain in my side

as well as surgery for the bladder prolapse.

My goal is to be healthier at 50 than I was at 30.

We'll see.

I know I already have more energy than I've had

in quite some time.

The ladies from church commented on it 

Sunday afternoon.

That was a boost!

We've also been making changes at our church.

Physical changes in the sanctuary since we are outgrowing 

the space as we've been using it.

Saturday found Warren and I painting there.

I had to laugh that I was painting at church when I have many

painting projects that NEED to be done around here.

But, hey, at least something was getting done....

and that impacts way more people than my little

bathroom projects would here.

Although, they must get done as well!

I have the border half torn off and there is mildew

to be cleaned from the time our ceiling fan was making 

noise but not actually working.

Then I am planning to paint the walls above the tile 

a very cheery yellow until the day comes that we can 

completely gut that room and start over.

I'm mostly looking forward to that day!

There you have a peek into my world.

It's not really that interesting but it is 

never boring either.

What is happening in your world?

I just can't get around to visit like I used to.

Sometimes I sneak a peek but don't comment.

Occasionally I even get to comment. 

Have a wonderful day!