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September 17, 2006
A Heavy Heart
It's been a trying week, at work, at home and in the heart.
Work is busy ALL the time, never a quiet moment or peace. With both the kids at school full time now there are all the after school things to look forward too, be prepared for, places to go, things to do.
We are still trying to get our wood in for the winter, just one more cord to go. Hubby has been picking up the yard, cutting down all the dead flowers and turning the ground over of the vegetable garden. Nothing grew too hot this year so no canning as I don't have enough to make it worth my while.
Then later this week a dear friend of the family passed suddenly and it hit me harder than I thought it would. We had the pleasure of enjoying his company this summer for a few weeks when he came to lend a hand out to my parents with the horses, feeding them and watering them. He's someone we've known for a long long time and he was getting old, but in such good shape. I would often remark how he could out walk any one of us, never break a sweat or be breathing heavy when he was done! He lived a good life right to the end though. Took care of himself, did what he wanted, went where he wanted and he was such a character with a kid like sense of humor, always ready to tell a good hearted joke or tale. We miss him, but I know he's gone onto his reward because no one deserves it more than him!
I'm also currently taking two Bible studies, one on my own and one short one with a friend of mine in which we are seeking membership to the church we go to. They are both very interesting and thought provoking.
Tomorrow begins a new week, I hope it's quieter than the past one. I want to get a little more decorating done for the fall and I hope to get some more foliage pictures before the season is all over! We need one good frost to get things a bit more colorful!
Posted by tracey at September 17, 2006 09:47 AM