Utility progress by moving the refer and freezer inside.

On the 7th of July we moved the units into the house. On the 8th they were chilling down. Notice the decline each day. Now they are not in my favorite place in some ways. In many ways this is an ease and convenience with meal preparations. Not only do the units work so much easier, the garage/ laundry room door stays shut.

The savings will be so huge!

By looking up your utility company online you too can track your usage. Give it a try. We have our billing on an average monthly plan. We also use 'time of use plan'. In the last quarter we were able to bring the monthly bill down $25 every month. I am so excited to see what will come of the savings on the refrigerator and the subzero freezer inside.





From: To:

Total usage

On-peak usage

Off-peak usage

Display average temperature

Zero balance budgeting and the cost of electricity

What a difference a few changes made

With the year and a half of zero balance budgeting focus on costs that could be reduced. We began Dave Ramsey's program 18 months ago or so.
Utilities are our only other monthly after the mortgage. I began to focus on what numbers could be whittled down. On our budget we use % based categories. Depending on misc quarterly and yearly bills (that are saved up for on each monthly cycle) some months those %'s alter.

25-35%  mortgage
5-15 %   utilities (Electric, water, phone, internet. We have a pay as you go cell for emergency us only)
5-15%    groceries (people and pets)
5-15%    personal (includes, life insurance, computer, allowance,school supplies, holiday gifts and pet care, mag subscriptions)
2-7 %     clothing (adults, kids)
5-10%    savings (major fund to cover 3 months wage is the goal, kids education)
10-15%  charity
10-15 % transportation (includes auto ins. broken into months and set aside as well as a line if we were to have to pay a deductible, fuel and repair, registration)
5-10%   recreation (movie purchase, restaurants, travel fund, admissions)
5-10%   medical/health (co-pay, Rx, durable medical, dental)

There is  a column for actual and one for the estimates. After studying the estimates the budget is set. Fudge room is added. One upon a time I did not have a line for recreation and learned that it is a very necessary thing that gives muscle to the goal. Something to shoot for.
One day I will do gross instead of net and add a line of all the payroll deduction such as medical ins., taxes, and the like.

This has worked well for us and we were actually able to get a vacation to Disney this year.

We are on a payment plan of the balanced budget with the electric company so we pay the same every month. It is reviewed every four months. Recently it came down $25! a month with a bit of hard work
Hanging out laundry
window awnings
shade screen (came with the house)
duel pane windows ( came with the house)
time of use plan (1-8pm in summer to reduce electric use) run machines at morning of evening hour
Kids training :)
Watch the sun open West windows in a.m., East windows in p.m. Closing east in a.m. and closing West in afternoon.
Run fans and AC is set a bit higher
Chill house during overnight hours
AC is on a timer set to the time of use schedule
as is the water heater
Calking is the last thing yet needed to be done now.

Well now that we....

Brought the freezer 

and refrigerator in from the garage. 

The opening of the laundry room door to the garage every time we needed to fetch something, plus the garage being 120+ during summer gave us pause. It was the last thing on my list. A list that has been a year long goal. It is said that it can save at the least $15-20 a month per unit.

We are now testing the inside temps on each unit.
The freezer of one was set too low.

We extended the light blue valence for the counter was a bit inset of center to the window.

By adding a plant the wall is hidden. I'll miss the window a bit, however the ease of all of the units within a reach is really amazing. It will really make life easy with this knee thing too. It was hard to think of the house looking strange, I let that go. By pulling some tricks out of my hat I think in no time it will look much better.

 Never mind the mess :) a work in progress. The studio was also rearranged last month and has yet to get all ordered. I have done a great deal of fung shui around the house. These areas once organized will really serve us so much better. Making meals is already a lot easier not making trips to the garage.

 The old side by side really looks nice here. 

It is the drinks, everything baking (next to bread counter) and everything sandwiches/lunches.All nuts, yeast, and the like. Right next to the place that they will be made use of. I will wash the lettuce and the kids are able to begin making more things for themselves. This will also keep the snacks like fruit.

This will make mornings of making lunches all in a few steps span. The juice travel cups will be kept here as they were in the garage.

 The fourth of July weekend gave way to soda at $.20 cents a can.

 The old in house refer moved over next  to the dish washer is now the 'meal making center' everything for meal preparations are here. It is also the Ice chest next to the RO water outlet. It is so convenient.

Kept at 40*

 The deep freeze is for long term storage of grains and seeds. 

The meats are also kept here.

this is deep freeze to be kept at 10*

 Fall garden seeds are in the jars for this years planting.

 The white refer's freezer is far too cold.

By testing your units you can fine tune what energy your using.

 The freezer can be 0-30

Refer 30-45 better under 40

See the range of temp for each purpose?

There is no sense in cooling more than you need.

It is imperative however not to let your refer be above 40*

That is what started this whole post. We have been working hard on this job all weekend. It was a concern that the house would look bad. I actually LOVE it!

Well this week as you see will be full of cleaning and clearing up clutter.

Primary Immune Foundation Conference

there was an fund raiser this was my offering a real lesson in diligence.

It was strung but I had to do the findings tearfully one handed in pain.

it sold

it was $20 a night for valet so I parked down in a lot after dropping off my bag at the door. A very kind young man came for me in an electric cart and took me to the lobby. when i got there it was a bit early to get the room
the clerk however seeing me cane with knee and wrist brace took mercy
he set me up into a different room checking in several hours early
see the number three, God and I have this little game we have played for ever His presence is reminded me in the three. over over and over this way for many a year

this was the type of conference rooms

no longer 49 i went over to the 50's and up very strange thin the first time your reminded of it

the first evening was a huge event

this was the 30 th year anniversary of the PIF. A foundation that began in someones kitchen. a dear woman who lost a child due to primary immune dif. she wanted to have a foundation where those of us with the rare disorder could affiliate and disseminate information to one day perhaps cure this thing

click to enlarge this is the information on the basic
my adaptive immune issue is mainly the B-cell issue with secondary low IgA issue

i met a wonderful woman who helped me get my heart back. she and I sat for a long visit in the lobby after we had met up down below at the conference.
I was walking (hobbling ) to the escalator and she came up and asked if I would mind if she walked with me. So funny she reached into her bag and whipped out a collapsible folding cane. We were so kindred a spirit. She too a seer really helped me get past the anger. Home again into my heart.

Suppose that why you see me here again.


this was the only money I spent a very expensive $30! breakfast to the room the morning of the infusion at the hotel. I did not need to use up any of the energy i had. the conference was almost two walking blocks from my room.

That was the most amazing bread!

click on image

that's the in room safe

pay per use refer and bar under it

NEVER touched it! $$$$$$$$$$

at the conference there was all the free drinks of my choice. soda water, juice any thing. even at night an open bar. Strange though to think of immune folks drinking. everything that would be found in my room pay per was at the conference for FREE!

 I have used the techniques that were on the bed to make mine now. The top sheet is under the pillows, blanket folded down at the pillows edge. Head pillow folded in. Throw at the foot. It is fun to get to see how the Ritz does it.

what a palace! the way the pillows were folded in made for a beautiful bed

It was a wonderful rest.
the last day with infusion and the nurse with me all morning i used a wheel chair to transport from room to conference floor. On that day a very sweet fellow gave me favor. He called and got me a LATE check out Sunday so I could sleep through the morning. I had until 1P.M. !

SATURDAY night the kids and Steve joined me at the gala event. It was so wonderful. This place NEVER left me hungry. EVERYTHING was included in my scholarship. The kids swam in two of the pools until they closed. They went on home that night as did I the next day late into the mid day.
Refreshed. The trip was so helpful in healing the anger left by the many years of misdiagnosis, torments and indignities. Most of us had experienced them who had late diagnosis.

Masive Dust Storm Last Nigt

What a dust bowl around here. Leaving  a store after shopping last night was surreal. Approaching the door was so strange the cars were barley visible. It looked like it snowed.
Today the air was really really bad. The kids took the early morning well. We had a dental appointment. No cavities for Dove, Dash has three. Dove gets a bite guard. Kids have to go back in two weeks to do the work. $250 at that days end. Goodness! That my % of $1000.!
We came home out of the air. When I went out again in the afternoon a breath mask was in order.
Never have I seen such a litter of dust EVERYWHERE!
Over a half inch of it on my car when I came out of the store last night. A sweet lady helped by taking in the electric cart. I now have a handi cap parking permit. Helps to have a shorter distance however the morning had me all but in tears of pain at the dentist visit.
Resting it tonight, tomorrow as well laying low.
We have no property damage at all. Blessed, to be envied, fortunate are we.
Folks with pools face a terrible ordeal.
Yesterday we had a lovely time in my sisters pool. Just the kids and I.
I have partial use of my hand tonight. It is so wonderful to see it is healing. All the many appointments are coming along. We got a little computer desk to replace the other corner desk. Steve moved it on into the corner by my bed. Things are coming together. Got a toilet riser, jammies with stretchy legs and a heating pad last night. I have a loaner walker. I will make a bag for hanging on the walker to carry things. I think I might make a pocket to have set under the mattress and hang beside the bed. I got on line to a medical site and just perused it. Got a few real good ideas and have saved so much. The riser was only 20$ where on line it was almost $40. Got some skids ($12) for walkers to use in an old shower seat used in the garden. Wash it up and it will save another $60. Some slippers and slipper socks. Think the shopping is all set except a few little things.
Now pre surgery physical therapy may get a rx to do two visits just to set a strengthen program for my quad before hand. That way I will get up sooner. My old friend the PT said that my surgeon is so good that his patients are two weeks ahead of others treated by other guys. Nice to hear.
I'll have my physical and dental next Tuesday. Michelle will receive the kids early for a play date (thanks for the help sweetie). Monday an appointment with the immunologist. My nurse has set the new schedule and has given me some good counsel that the ICU is just as 'dirty as the wards. She said the ward would be better for the knee expertise. The Knee Replacement Training class is set for the evening of the last day of Doves Jr high camp. Perfect timing all around. I will be able to attend the last day with her as requested. Dash will get his books near that time as well.
Julie will help me set up the first weeks lessons for Dash will be doing distance learning on line at home next year.
I'll due two IVIG three weeks apart if all goes as planned and then my IVIG infusion will be two days before surgery and my immune numbers will get up real high.
So many things set up that is just July! At the end of the month a phone visit with the psychiatrist for a med check.
There will be a home nurse/ and or PT, or a week in a rehab hospital in my future after 3 days inpatient. Then several weeks of PT.
Today a thought
We have spent so much on me over the years and the coverage of insurance. We could of built a mansion...
Me a mansion. A house upon a hill.

Songs over us

This morning again as for the last week or so the songs over me have returned. This morning an old balard only a few words of it

tambourines and elephants all playing in the band

wont you take me for a magic ride du ta du

bother me tomorrow for today I'll have no sorrow

du du du du at my front door.

of late many tunes fly
one that is rather poignant is a song that has some words in it of a rather different power.

that's me in the corner

that's me in the spot light loosing my religion

I thought I heard you laugh

I think I thought I saw you smile

This new passage into 50 has taught me about really looking hard at what I believe and why. I will never let go of my faith or my friendship with Abba Pappa. My belief in the full meaning of Grace (unmerited favor ) and what Christ Jesus has and is doing.To feed the orphan and widow in the hour of need to love God with all my heart, mind and soul. To learn love better loving self as learning to better love others.

Religion to me is pre conceived notions about God. Judgments that occur that divide and separate. Of that I am loosing my religion and building a stronger relationship. Freedom in that for self, well it is in overcoming the fear of the judgments that divide. If they divide perhaps that is love not fear...loving so much as to not want to cause another to stumble in our own freedoms.

that's me in the corner

that's me in the spot light...

I think I thought I saw you smile.

that was just a dream...

Another one is a tune with a line...

No I won't back down

backing down just silences our own voice
 

thinking to build up courage

there is a fortress
it is in the reflection of all those things witnessed, learned seen and heard

time capsuled in this very moment

it is in these things spoken and listened too that i am shuffling aside from fear

dash embraces me
dove has her acts of kindness
Steve a gentle softly spoken hush that silences the loneliness, FEAR OF PAIN TO COME

i need to force myself to practice the gift of loneliness= reaching out

dash "mom...you remind me of everything that is good in the world"
dove" here mom, i saved this candy stick from vacation for you"
Julie "i love you, being here at your home is the closest place to heaven i have here on this earth"
a new friend from the pid conference"i am praying for your upcoming operation" an unexpected email she lives here in the valley. There are 5 of you who live here in the valley who i have met with CVIG
Amrita, Corey, Denise Annette Susan those others of you who have also hung in there with me.

this has been a hard season of grief with its many phases
it feels so good not to be stuck in anger. at the conference there were those who through personal experience understood what i have had to go through for so many years
at the big evening event i had to get up with cane in hand and just walk the room looking into each face at each table over 900 were registered from all over the world (many were spouse or friends of the paients. many patients were kids and teen who were in a different event.
what i saw...
in looking at each face...they were alive

i had it said once or twice" just as long as i stay alive to get the kids raised, even said it myself
this will not ruin us, there is help if we lost employment i will not just stop treatment and roll up and die

i am alive i see it in my face no longer a race with time,no longer fear of loosing my mind.
i intend to hold my grand kids someday!

MY HEART IS COMING BACK HOME WITHIN ME

typed one handed

Happy indepence

may the spirit of interdependence envelop us this weekend as we celebrate our nations independence.
this year i fell off the map. the oceans deep and wells dry became me
fatigue of spirit withdrawl into daily life
this year life felt too mundain and boring to even speak about.
coming to terms with health stuff
dripping of it speech repulsed me
being hurt and angry kept me pulled in and silent not just here but in life in general
numb
now the breath is returned with gaining better understanding
the primary immune conference made a huge difference
there i met people from all over the world who like me spent years off medical abuse through ignorance
there were others who were all but made to think they were nuts, hypochondriac longing for negative affection/attention
all the while knowing instinctively something was terribly wrong
even having effect on family and friends who became fatigued into doubt

anger consumed me as gratitude meld into pain
gratitude was all that it seamed was permissible in a social setting
why do we do that to each other?
encouragement must be inclusive if empathy
CVIG PATIENTS loose that privilege because when, or even if they get diagnosed properly all that care about them are so worn out by the years of complaint (justly so)

hidden illnesses under the cover of CVIG LOW IGa for me.. RED FLAGS WHEN ALL ARE RECURRENT
dental decay (18 root canals)
joint issues
fatigue
high rate of infections high use of antibiotics
asthma
copd
ear infections
hearing loss
bowel issues GIRD
MS scare and the testing for it lumbar punctures
early onset dementia
food allergy
cancer scare (breast,bowel)
strange issues unexplainable leaving doctors stumped


CVID LOW IGa leaves all the mucus membranes without the defense against bacteria

now meeting others and having someone really understand what it has been like...priceless
now i am independant of self doubt
justified of all the indignities
allowed now my own sorrow
perhaps now i can come home to my own heart
embracing my body as my own (such strong self doubt can leave one disconnected)

It was said to me that "my body is my friend" i have NEVER felt that way before

realizing how good it has been through all these years of misdiagnosis, ridicule and imposed shame. Well indeed it has been

thinking on all the things that suffered me without resolve only bandages that were often torn off in cruel suspicion...

i can see the goodness of my heart shining through. fear of becoming bitter...i am not bitter i won

I saw the rainbow in the midst of it all

Wow a lot has been going on here. My wrist will get xray today to see if a break is there.  

Post script...No break just joint damage, 

if not better in two weeks a cortisone shot.

ya!

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Yesterday I met with the knee surgeon. On August 8th I will be getting a full knee replacement. That is if my wrist is not broken. Due to the knee cap scar tissue the minimally invasive is out of the question.

My greatest efforts are to keep in mind all of the things I have witnessed God do. That will get me through the challenges to come. Turning 50 this year has met the goal. No longer does my knee work however so it is time. My brace keeps me from falling when it locks up. A cane has been helpful too.

On notes of joy...We were rained on yesterday! Yes in June. It was a bazaar cloud in the blue sky. It was 4 inch drops! Just enough to wet the car thoroughly and the sidewalks. Later when we came into our community it happened again. I stood out in the heavy rain while the kids took the groceries in for me. Dash returned to enjoy it with me. There was a wonderful rainbow too. It had verga (rain that does not hit the ground) through it. Just beautiful. Found myself dancing in the drive way (well sorta).
Soon I'll go to see the sleep doc, then onto the hand care, xray and return to the hand guy to see outcome. I might get home with a cast. Purple I think if so :)

Steve's company had a HUGE successful .........well say it was a good day for the company. It will keep the place going. Long into the few ....accomplishments ahead.

Better get my shoes on.

Kids are wonderful so is the dog, canary and the chickens oh yes Hannah the hamster too.
Surounded by life. Living it with gratitude.
Hope that your well and smiles are upon you

tickling

caution tickle bug can be hazarded to your wrist

joint damage/sprain/possible green stick fracture

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~life~~~~~~~~~~~~
yes I leave in the morning for confrence
a knee (long skirt) brace, wrist brace...deep breath this too shall pass

Primary Immune foundation conference/convention is here at this resort

JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort and Spa. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Coming home Sunday.
 Mercy! a five star resort. There will be a refrigerator in the room so I can take things to eat from home. The fair will be much too costly for this girl.
My nurse will come on Saturday morning to start my six hour infusion. She will then be able to attend with me free of charge. A gift to her. My prayer is a good infusion. This is some treat. I won a scholarship that covered the lodging. The conference was fit into budget. It will provide an evening meal. It will be so fun to play...be a princess.

On Wednesday next the process to begin my knee replacement will begin. The hope is for a minamally invasive surgery. Loosing weight now has got my BMI down to 32.13 as of today. The BMI of 35 makes one non acceptable for the robotic technique. Scary times ahead. My camera is iffy.

We are all doing well. My leg stopped working the last day of vacation. Now it locks up several times in a day. We got to have holiday however.

The last several weeks I have been in study.
Interior decor redo
The whole of the house has been transformed. From room to room balance in decor has been achieved. Although there are several more details to attend too I am so pleased. Plants will become my next goal.
NASA (yes) lists the top 10 plants to remove indoor air pollution. It will be my wish list of desire to accomplish 9 of them. On is not good for us folks with latex allergy.

 knee surgon

If I qualify this new robotic arm makes a lesser recovery. My thigh muscle would not need to be cut.


convention at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort and Spa

New Chickens (Australorp) and other pets

good morning those beautiful souls who come by this way.
This is a time of wonder hear at the uncommon gang. Our home is full of new life. A new hamster for Dash, her name is Heather. She came to him at the pet store. WE believe in life and the wisdom there of. She chose him.
He learns much from her. Today after a week of days she took treat from his hand. He love to tend her and thinks well toward her in consideration to her feelings, wants and needs.

When we returned from our vacation it was put before me to think of an image that makes me think or feel heath. To purchase or cut out an image and place it in the kitchen. Nothing really fit, no wants or desires had I. So I sat still and though of life past. It was then I remembered him. He was fire and mahogany and his name was Rudy. He passed when the children were very small. Just after Dash came home. Dove loved him. He was a canary.
His song filled our home and made me feel fresh and alive every morning.
Yes...a canary.

On creigs list was a cage just new and all the treats toys supplies one could offer. He came with all needs met. $50. He is so beautiful. His song got him kicked out of the other house , me thinks. Now I do not mind the song of a bird. A cover over the cage and a calm spirit makes critters different. He has settled down now. His song rings though out the entire house. I feel so alive hearing it. Now I am an old birder. Some time now I had convinced myself no caged birds for me. Now that I am free and have learned we all have cages of our own sorts I see things differently. This little fellow is happy, longing to sing for someone. Preferably, I think a mate. However my company seams to please him well.


We also now have six more chickens. The other five girls have been laying sense 2007. I figure I best get another flock started. These girls are full size. After some research it was settled in my mind. Australorps five of them and one Laced Wing Wayndott. The folks that had them were very gracious to me. The fellow a real gentleman who raised gentlemen. We threw in the Wayndott so I gave it to Dove to name. The Lady was a real hoot. Her name was Wanda, she was so sweet.

Now my girls are a bit scrappy they are moulting and will soon bill out.
Before they were taken out of the dog kennel I got two eggs! That was within an hour of purchase. A day later seven out of the six birds within the first 30 hours ownership. Real sweet birds. We spent some great while  acclimating them.

Australorp - Standard - Page created by: LauraSBale

Chicken Breed Info: Purpose: Dual Purpose Comb: Single Broodiness: Average Climate Tolerance: All Climates Breed Temperament: Friendly,Easily handled,Calm,Bears confinement well,Quiet,Shy,Docile General Egg Info: Productivity: High Size: Large Color: Brown Breed Colors / Varieties: Black Chicken Breed History: The Australorp Breed was developed in Australia  at the end of the nineteenth century  with Black Orpington stock from England.  The breed also has genes from Rhode Island Red, White Leghorn,  Langshan and Minorca crosses.  The purpose of the breed was as a “utility” chicken for both high egg production and meat.  It was originally known as the Black Utility Orpingtons.  The breed was standardized after World War One  and admitted to the Standard of Perfection in 1929 in England under the fitting name Australorp. By the end of World War Two, Australian poultry breeders  wrote up their own breed standards, which have been accepted worldwide.  Historically, Australorps have been egg-laying champions: an Australorp hen once laid 364 eggs in 365 days.  They are an exceptionally beautiful bird, quite big,  with black glossy feathers  that have a green sheen and huge black soulful eyes. Chicken Breed Comments / Experience: I find Australorps to be very easy going chickens.  They are friendly, quiet and very good egg layers,  laying as many as 300 eggs a year. They do well with other breeds and weather the winter months well.  Two of my girls went broody at the same time and sat in the same nest together, taking turns giving each other a break to eat and drink.  They even sat on other chickens Wyandotte - Standard - Page created by: Me + Peeps Chicken Breed Info: Purpose: Dual Purpose Comb: Rose Broodiness: Frequent Climate Tolerance: All Climates Breed Temperament: Friendly,Easily handled,Calm,Bears confinement well,Quiet,Docile General Egg Info: Productivity: High Size: Large Color: Light Brown Breed Colors / Varieties: silver laced, golden laced, blue laced red, buff, blue, black, white, columbian, red, barred, penciled partridge. Chicken Breed History: Although not much is known about which birds contributed to the wyandotte it is thought that the cochin and the sebright bantam were big contributors. The breed was sometimes known as excelsiors or American Sebrights but were later named Wyandotte after the boat of the father of the original breeder. Chicken Breed Comments / Experience: Wyandottes are very sweet but they do go broody often. They lay well and usually don't fight much. They have a lot of plumage and that makes them look larger than they are. The hen weighs around 6-7lbs. and the male weighs 8-9lbs. They lay medium to large light brown to brown eggs. They make great mothers and roosters have a deep, relatively quiet crow. Rooster Hen Egg Chick Adolescent Color / Variant Thumb Size # Pics Page Creator Silver-laced Standard 1 Renee Silverlaced Standard 1 Bubblesegg Silver Laced Wyandotte Standard 6 Brian21 Silver Laced Standard 2 Carondesign We are loving life!

Rooster Hen Egg Chick Adolescent

 

here I am...

Captured a few moments here. Dove and Dan are sleeping. Dove is going to summer school 8:30-11:30. She LOVES it! yes you read right.
Dash and I have quiet mornings together. When Doves away it is so much quieter.
This week has been spent struggling to get the cpap machine warranted. It was totaled. Get this...by the room freshener at the hotel. Slept last night for the first time in four days!

So many wonderful things happened on vacation. The story of the cow being a good topic to post.

I have been doing a great deal of interior decorating. Absolutely LOVE what is coming of it. I thought I would do an experiment and fung shui the house. HUGE difference. It feels so much better to walk through open spaces. The studio is in flux for yesterday the room was switched around to face my working spaces East or South. The big cutting table now at the back wall. Flows ever so much and feels more demure.
Needs yet to get uncluttered but it is so hard to let anything go.

The garden has summer squash the size of a mans hand it grows so fast. Tastes like coconut.

With the 'WII fit' that Steve gave as a birthday gift I have lost several pounds of weight. That and walking five miles in four days at Disneyland. My new goal is 20 for the next three months. I love that my being has changed the way my mind considers the process. I am eager each day to take care of myself. My MILove gave me a referral some time back to the web site 'calorie count'. It has a menu plan with options. Check it out. All the guidance and direction set with the tools needed. It took me a while to get to it. It really is making all the difference not having to think about the menu and calorie counts. I don't feel starved at all. Printing out the weekly menu and the shopping list provided isawesome! The whole of the family eats it, of course they have more or other things as well. It is really a God send. Makes weekly meal planning a breeze. It is the food choice. It offers all home made, part pre-packaged or all pre-packaged. The homemade menu even giving the recipes for it on hot links.

This week also the appointment showed the bone graph in my jaw as healed! Two years time it took but no infection now and my body took to the cadaver bone. 

I feel very blessed to have missions flowing on two fronts. The fung shi of the estate and the loving care of my health. We have also been selling unwanted items on Creigs list. The little income will pay for the birds and for the coop supplies.

Summer is a wonderful time here with the kids voices and the wild birds at my windows.

We are going to get five more hens. It was going to happen this weekend but Steve is called into a political luncheon at work on Saturday and the folks need some help moving large boxed at Sunday's visit. It has been far to long sense we have spent time together with them.

Gotta get on with the time of day at hand. It is so busy right now in my life. I'll try to get here and tell more of the trip.
Love ya all my dear friends. I pray for each of you upon fond remembrance.

I'll make efforts to get pics added to this post today if time permits.