Monthly Archives: August 2008

We were out the door at 8:00 this morning.   Rounded the corner and started weeding the garden.  The plan was to be done by 10:00 and then visit Peavy Mart to get a new sprinkler and hose.

Well, then we needed to dig up a bit of grass encroaching on our garden.  Then we needed to clean up some twigs under the trees.  Then we needed to put down a few cement blocks.  Finally, after some lunch and a few iced tea breaks, 3:00 showed up.  We declared the work done.  And Peavy Mart beckoning!

Of course, when we arrived at Peavey Mart the garden goods were not on sale.  We asked when the sale would happen.  Tomorrow at 8:00 in the morning.  So, we’ll be out the door at 8:00 tomorrow.  Hopefully we’ll be home shortly thereafter.

Oh, and the back yard patio area looks good!

The day has been busy.  First, our regular Sunday service and then a group who joined us for dinner.  I’ve hauled chairs and tables, run up and down stairs, and laughed lots.

Now, the late afternoon creeps forward as I sit and meditate.

“God is good.”  The usual response is “all the time”.  I know that in my head, and often in my heart. 

But some days you wonder how the pattern works.  There is a young lady who is sick today, as well as a young man.  Others have been not well this week.  My dad is recovering, with some success as well as some reluctance.  And that’s just the obvious.

That’s where age plays a role.  Faithfulness is seen over time, not just in words.  And I’ve watched God for years.  He’s been watching me for much longer!  And when it comes down to it, I’d have to say that He certainly has a better handle on this “life thing” than I do.

So, God is good all the time, and all the time God is good.

For the past year or so a friend of ours has been unable to do any real yard work.  The lady across the street would mow the front lawn.  Beyond that, there was a bit of jungle in the back yard.

Three of us ventured over today.  We weeded the driveway, edged the grass and mowed whatever was in front of us.  After four hours (three hours mowing the backyard alone) we declared work for the day done.  Actually things look pretty good.

Off to Tim Horton’s for a quick lunch and debriefing (who ever heard of debriefing lawn mowing!).

For me, the exercise was great.  My knees worked well and my back is not aching.  All good!!