This morning we appointed a new elder for the church. My husband had to read something about the husband and I followed up with how the wife is included in this appointment. Our church is recognizing how much the wife makes the husband who his is. Although we do not appoint women elders, the wives still have a part in the discussions and decisions in the elders meetings. I really appreciate that the men ask for our opinion when they are making decisions that effect the church.

When we left church it was raining, hailing, thundering and lightening. It lasted about 10 minutes so the water was really running down the sides of the street. One of the traffic lights on the mail street was not working either so that slowed down traffic. I would love to have this kind of rain back at our other house! We will be going back there tomoorrow.

I hve a big job to do this afternoon. We are taking a small desk over to our other house that is packed full of papers - some important and some just junk. The desk was made by my grandfather out of a small organ. It has a front that folds down and inside are little drawers and sections to sort things. There are also two drawers on the bottom to store things in. I need to separate my daughter's things that are in the desk from ours and get rid of the excess papers we do not need. We are trying to gradually take things over to the other house so when we do sell this house, we will not have to move or sell so much. Since we have been here since 1991 we have collected alot of stuff.

Marilyn, that's good advice.

Linda, we have a similar practice in our church except with Deacons. That would have been a lovely day. I love celebrations like that. I sure hope you do get some rain at your other house. It sounds like you have an excellent plan for moving to it gradually. I love the sound of the desk that your grandfather built. I'm embracing here for high winds and a cold front moving it. They say the wind main octrees over it will be that strong. But I'll wait and see. I'm quite safe here in my little house with no trees.

Fancyqtr, sorry you have had some trouble with your dogs as well. My two little ones have worked out their differences pretty much, thankfully. I like thinking of your dog enjoying her shopping trip. And the Spring Fling sounds fun!

We drove over the mountain today to our retirement home. It was really windy for at least half way then it started getting colder with snow showers. It was 36 degrees on the pass and the trees had frost on them. It was really pretty but I would not like to stay there. I enjoy warmer weather. Over here where we really needed rain, I am told that we had rain yesterday with wind and hail. Our tomato plants have some of their leaves shredded but they will live. They had just delivered a phone book to our house and had put it on the front step (they do it to every house for free) before the rain so it was soaked. I am drying it out on our patio table. The pages are really wrinkled from being wet so I am not sure if it is worth it to keep the book. Since most everyone has internet, the book is not really needed.

Susan and Fancyqtr - were your dogs that had "disagreements" of the same gender? I heard that dogs of the same gender had more problems than boy/girl dogs. Our two dogs are female who got so along so well when the younger was a puppy but as she neared becoming a year old is when the problems started.

Today is a painting day. We (mostly my husband) is working with the palm sander to get the rust off the metal patio furnature then we will pain them with "Rust-oleum" to prevent the rust again. We do keep them in the storage shed during the winter which does help some but they are out in the rain during the summer. It does not rain very often so we should not have to do this again for a while.

Today is our older dog's 8th birthday. She is being fed her favorite foods and pampered today. She is very sweet when she is left by herself without the younger dog bothering her. We are keeping them separate for sure now until her vet appointment on Wednesday.

Judith I am sorry you are having so much pain. I appreciate that you do take some time visiting here even though you are still recovering. May God's blessings be on you and give you rest.

The power has been going on and off here so I am just getting a quick word in. All's well at my house. I have candles. (It's night and pitch black outside). There is no information about why our power is cutting out.

Gorgeous day today at 85F with a slight breeze. We ate lunch with friends at a cafe that is run by Hospice. They do such great things with grieving pesons as well as families so I felt like I had good converstation as well as giving to a good cause. Both my parents had Hospice when they were declining in health and I felt very supported by them as a family member.

We went to the financial group that had all the investments that my husband's parents had gathered over the years and signed the papers to divide it into new accounts for the 3 children. Other than just going through the trailer and donating things we are mostly done. My S-I-L says she is not ready to go through the house yet so that will wait until she is ready.

Judith, it's so good to hear the next steps in your therapy will happen. I'm sure having your jaw wired shut is such a trial. You are never far from my thoughts and prayers.

Linda, I also rely on our street light at night. So far the power has not been any more of a problem. That was the only lengthy blackout I have experienced since moving to the Village a year ago. It occasionally does go off but only for very short times.

Marilyn, you beautiful woman, I love that quote.

Encouraging thought, Marilyn. I hope your kidney treatments are going well 💖

Linda, I am wondering if it is the gluten in soy sauce that is a problem for you? If so, try Tamari sauce. I use it instead of Soy sauce for that reason. Sounds like a truly lovely day ahead of you 💕

I had Ukelele practice this morning and am doing a little computer time this afternoon. Tonight I get to go to a Fawlty Towers dinner and show here at the Village.

Tomorrow I am changing my appearance drastically. I am going to donate some of this hair of mine. Eek!