Mothers days...

When Life gives you lemons....
Some of us even ask neighbors to share.
We soak them and wash them and take in the aroma...
When life gives a Mother lemons...

When Life gives a Mother lemons she searches out sweetness.
The bitterness softened as the life force is opened.

We make a way to turn what is sweet into a fluid ample to feed our families.
When life gives us lemons we mothers learn how to turn sugar into syrup so the grit is removed.

Water the life and added we cook and stir.

It is then often that the clarity comes into our focus.

We must like our knives keep our wits sharp about us.
turning a firm fruit tender by embracing it rolling it into submission.
We use what is at hand to turn our bitter fruit into sustenance.

We strain out the choking challenge until all is gain and goodness.
It is in this that we as Mothers grow.

For it is in the life of a Mother that when life gives us lemon we are the ones who turn it into lemon aide. We aid them with the wisdom gained through every bitter little ball.

This week I have had the joy of both children home. Unfortunately ill.
My "Mothers Day" has been a gift of their every moment presence.
Dash made soy ice cream churning.
That smiling little boy had good results with the anti-biotic and Tylenol.

Sissy was a little slower in recovery she has been ill for a week or so Three weeks total. We went in Saturday and got a new anti biotic for the one they gave her did not kill the germ that is attacking her sinus.

Friday I roasted a leg of Lamb.
The children ate eagerly at supper and we had movie night .

Mothers days this week were filled with a Nurses calling.

Yesterday a fort was made to entertain Dash in his busy boredom.

As the kitchen was cleaned by the Daddy Man , a sweet gift to me as my health slowly slumped.

I awoke to the sweet family and not being able to breath. Saturday night I was drowning! I had to come out to the couch so Daddy who was sick by Saturday night could rest.
I was to nice and did not do a breathing treatment because I did not want to wake up every one.
Beloved snapped a shot of me I am glad to say that although I look like the dead I feel much better this afternoon.

Dash made a wonderful book for me and a card.
I rested a lot today and then by afternoon rallied.
The kids were such a delight.

This Mothers day I got it.
Mothers day was turned into a time when everyone is supposedly to greet us and thank us.
But it is Mothers Day that is the gift
Every day being a Mother.
I was truly blessed
This Mothers day.
My family needs this Mother every day.
That is the treasure,
the rose in the vase.

Aloha Friday

What was the last childhood game you played?

I am going to play games with Dash. Dove and I have played with her Barbies. Now sweet son of mine wants to play "Cariboo" by Cranium

fever oh rats!

I am so fortunate the doctor faxed me in the Rx I need!

Without me having to go in!

Dragging the kids in was not my idea of "the best thing to do" :)
Now I have a fever.
Life :)

Thankful Thursday

My Realtor loaned me an extra nebulizer.
I have all the medications I need to nurse my children back to health.
We have several movies to choose from...
We live in a country where we have provision.
My heart overflows with compassion for those who do not have these things.
This focus is a gift to keep my eyes focused on the prayers for those who are suffering worse things than we are.
Knowing we are held in the palm of His hands.
For God so loved me that He gave His life for me a living sacrifice that is eternally flowing that amazing force of Love toward me. Because He lives I can face this day, tomorrow and the future with comfort in the midst of every storm.
The prayers of the righteous (those in right standing) avail much. That standing based on belief and trust obedience and unmerited favor.
I don't have to be perfect or behave just right to be in His gaze of Love.
Nor do you :)
I am grateful for your prayers.
Bronchitis is creeping upon me for My chest is now turning yellow...
I got a call in in hopes for the Doctor to call me in a Rx so I don't need to drag my kids in.

What a day!

Dove went to school with Dash on the bus this morning. She had her poetry recital, she did well....However....I had to take her home ill before noon.
Then around 2 p.m. the school nurse called...Dash had breathing problems. She gives him a breathing treatment as I go to get him. He is seen at the urgent care moments later to fine the x-ray revels pneumonia!
I got them both on 4 rx each ($$$), Becca has bronchitis too. Wow!
They are home now all the Rx's filled...
God is good!
Beloved and I had a major hardship of discouragement last night but better today. These difficulties are stabbing him in his heart. He feels responsible. The house sale is slow and tedious. I have failed at times at keeping clear of complaints. This is hard stuff!
I look so forward to the gain of all of this. The other side...meanwhile I trust. I pray, I parent and nurse the young ones.
I do so need your prayers.
Thank you for them it is a priceless treasure.
Donetta

Wordless Wedensday

Playing Barbies with my big sister

Gifts of the day

I watched the sun rise this new dawn over the new life ahead of me.
Born in her 47th year
waxed a bit of John Denver...
Coming Home to a place she'd never been before.
Left yesterday behind her...
I watched the stars fade as I rocked my sweet Dove in the cool night air.
Thanking good for this child of my heart.
She was longed for for so many years.
It was a sweet way to start my birthday.
My sweet daughter and I got to be together today.
I took a nap early morning and was a woke by the door bell. A Package from my sister came , garden stakes sun catchers.
We watched movies and played Barbies. It was a peaceful day.
Mr U called about lunch and I opted to have him bring Chinese home for supper (instead of our date for lunch) so Dash Hawk would be included in our celebration. Beloved was very thoughtful to gift me with the option not to cook. I went to Wal-Mart and got three pair of paints and the findings I am beading with. It was a splurge that brought him joy too. He loves to see me get things that I want.We all ate and watched 3 Walton's episodes of the last season.
I got e-mails from so many of you.
Thank you :)
My sister Midge 18 yrs my senior called as did my sister 2 yrs older.
A very sweet e-card from the in-laws(loves) and Denise and Trisha and Michelle too...
Thank you all it was a warm embrace to treasure each one
Many comments and well wishes too.
You are all "the" gift.

Have a load of lemons to juice from a neighbor I just met.
I'll post a lemon aide how too...

The fruit is large and heavy great for juicing.

I made these sets yesterday for myself.

This one is bone.

This is rose quartz and jade. I have earrings set up to finish that match it.

I won a drawing and got a much needed apron from "Carolyn's Kitchen Retro Aprons".
All my other ones were packed up.
Dove took my picture insisting that I pose.
Story time is going on right now.
I think I'll close for now.
Thank you all for a loving Embrace of kindness and friendship.

Today I am 47

Today is my Birthday!

Dove is home still sick. I will fill the Rx for the steroids and begin to administer them. I may take her up to the pediatrician. We sat on the porch in the cool air in the night to stop the cough. She is 75 pounds of little girl. I rocked her and just watched the stars in appreciation and wonder. God is so good to me. I am very tired. Dash rode the bus this morning after some fuss of wanting to stay home too. He is so brave. I watched until he was on board.
Mr Uncommon is taking off lunch perhaps he was going to take me out to lunch. We may do a take out and he bring it home or maybe a rain check.
I made three sets Yesterday I have just a pair of earrings to finish of them. It was so nice to bead.

New Moon Monday

This is my weekend in capsuled :)
I held this sweet baby for two nights.
Good Morning!

Little Dove has been sick all weekend. We took her to urgent care yesterday. Such a small world her Doctor was from Russia and spoke Russian to her. She was triggered slightly it was interesting to see her face somewhere back in the hallows. She has been running a fever. I thought she was having croup but we think it is sinus from two weeks ago, virus. So with three prescription she will be on the mend.
Dash Hawk rode the bus this morning...so sweet I watched him board from across the street. He was very brave. Last night he came up to me so happy he said..."Mom, I think my life is going to go well everything is going to be just fine for me. I have been exercising and I am really strong and healthy....Life is good Mom"... It was so thrilling to see him so pleased with his life.

I went to Wall Mart to relax and get a few bead supplies. I just need to bead! I have all of my things packed away. I found my beading tools and a box of beads I had set aside. I went to the store to get a few findings.
I found some caprice that fit very good. It was so nice to discover that Jr. sizes fit much better than womens.

So today I am beading and watching my Little Dove. She had to be kept medicated and it will help I am sure.

This morning finds me ...
Thrilled to bead again! It has been three months.
I got this box out and found my tools.
Dove is having crackers and meat for breakfast.
She was so thoughtful, and got the lamp so I could see better.
I have an invitation to play Barbie's later. It sounds fun to be with my daughter in her world.
She is resting and her cough is getting better with the medication.

One giant step toward independence

This morning the children asked to make one giant step toward independence.
This being the third day of desire , but failed follow through I again told them ...
" when they are ready"...
They felt safe.
For those of you who know attachment disorders you will understand this
HUGE milestone.
I went in the house rejoicing and praising God for the healing in my children!
This morning they were ready and boarded the bus for the first time!
I went to the school after school to make sure they were able to get on the right bus.
Then I hurried home and got the camera.
Here is the bus coming around the corner.

This was such a big step for such a small pair of legs:)
Yesterday we followed the bus to the school but today...they got on right out in the driveway!
The way home was a new adventure.

The doors opened and two very self confident, happy children who gained two inches of self esteem climbed down those big steps.
Asking if Monday they can walk home alone. Sure I told them I said go ahead now and walk home I'll meet you there.

Oh the self satisfaction courage won and a good experience mastered!
Miss Paula (the driver) asked them if they liked their bus ride and they both said "yes we did" Miss Paula asked my name and gave me guidance.
The kids need to walk a 1/4 block to the corner on Monday Morning.

I lagged back and let them go to the house on their own.
How sweet!
Parenting success is...
when we see them gain that ability to be independent with confidence.

Good Morning!
In Arizona the time of use is changed today for your electric.

14 more days of school!
My children will soon be home with me again. I look so forward to having them home. With the implant surgery scheduled 2 days before school ends I am seriously considering rescheduling until august of this year after the summer is over. With the children home, summer fun for the family and the healing process I do not want to ruin the summer. I am going to wait until school resumes.
By then perhaps we might be moved into our next home.
Thoughts out loud:)
We took the kids to the local High School last night and pitched a few base balls (soft foam ones). I really had a lot of fun watching the silliness and being a part of it. We all had a really good time. Little Dove had some breathing problems, perhaps due to the wind. It was cool and just lovely.
Our showing of 5:30, the one I worked all yesterday for...Well He rescheduled for Saturday at 12:15. So the house is clean...That was nice to wake up to. :)
I need to walk today. Get out and move my body and give it some love.
The children are playing outside this morning in the cool of the day. Just outside my window. They are developing some sibling skills. I read about setting the stage to allow them to resolve their own conflicts. No name calling..No violence.. and just let them work it out. I'll give them cues if they need but I am going to step back from the side taking and solving of deli mas they need to develop those skills. So far much better:) I just have to develop the skill :)

Thankful Thursday

How much unmerited favor is upon me
The gentleness of my Loving Father My Maker and the keeper of my soul abides with me.
Tenderness and kindness is afforded me.
Never am I left alone for his presence is with me surrounding me.
Every need met and provision supplied.
I spoke with the oral surgeon yesterday and when all is done it will be half of what we were led to believe for Insurance will cover 50% of the surgery for the implant, and then next year %60 of the build up and tooth. He calms my fears. The surgery is scheduled for May 20th.
How privileged I am to get to have an implant and a new tooth. Now my cheek can heal from me biting it all the time:)
I am falling on my face within His presence and mercy toward me. I can speak to Him and he hears me. I hear His voice I am so honored to Hear him.
He has assured me that the house has ultimately sold. I have to hold my eyes on that.
Grieving the efforts ahead I am comforted and am taking courage. Trusting that it will all unfold as a rose. It was my style to force the bud to open I will await the unfolding with patience and anticipation. Expecting the glory of the the full beauty as "the Rose" unfolds.
I am hindered with my health due to the medications getting regulated. I took it at bed time last night and see improvement today although I was still struggling with sleepiness.
I miss my stuff, but am finding my identity in this that it is not in my stuff. As an onion is peeled away so am I. Tenderly mercifully peeled away.

Giant Otter Child of the Sea

With kelp for your bed
You rest your head
As waves roll all around you

On your back you float
Like a furry boat
Blue sky shines bright above you.

Giant Otter , child of the sea
You bring such great joy to me
Oh Giant otter stay wild and free

by Donetta

Dove has a poetry contest where she has to recite a poem. After searching on line and finding nothing suitable , I offered to write one for her. She is pleased.

Wordless Wedensday

Emily

A few days ago I had a time of loving prayer. We were talking about what it will mean for me to re-invent myself. I asked Him what He had for me? I was then in a flash of time, reminded of an event that happened many many years ago.
It was the day before the death of an amazing woman of God.
It was in 1995 I think that I was at the top of my steps and I heard God say "Go visit Jean now!"... I took another step and heard "NOW!" and so I did.
When I arrived a loving woman who's home fostered several adults, gave me a peace rose, and then placed another on the table in a glass before us.
Jean then , sitting in her wheal chair smiled at me and asked me to read the scriptures to her. I cracked open the Word and began to just read...It was the passage about passing...How the moisture escapes and if by reason of strength four score. ...She quoted a chapter to me and then just went away within. Never to speak to me again...
Now Jean was the first woman who ever offered me tenderness. When I married Mr Uncommon I tried to take care of Jean in her home. I was not able to lift her. She had so many times she wept when I cleaned her toenails out. She just could not understand how I could do such a gross thing for her. The Elderly suffer with simply fixes. When toenails are left untended they rise with the soil underneath and become long, hard and painful. It was only what was right to do. She would hold my head on her chest and just pat my back so lovingly. I was in my early 20's. then.
Well back to that day. After Jean "left" to the inner chambers of her spirit.

At that visit I was involved in a lengthly discussion with a man who had had a stroke. It was such a joy and I was naive and in my youth and joy. I told his wife of our talk where upon she raged in my face. It was a hard lesson learned.
It was what that man said to me that flashed in vision before my face. You see that he did not want to be there for his wife or anyone else. I was the only person he spoke to. I did not learn this until too late.

He said..."Who will come when you leave?"

I remembered the event and the wonder of Grandma passing that night knowing she was going home to her Lord. She called her Sons and told them to come and not to call the Paramedics that she was going home. She did just as the passage she had quoted the day before.

I dozed back off to sleep...

I dreamed of visiting a nursing home and placing my hand on the cheek of a face with oxygen on her nose. Then I awoke.
I told the Lord Here I am...
I called a woman in missions at church and told her.
She gave me the number of a daughter of a 102 year old woman who she knew would love a visitor.
I called the daughter telling her of this.
I attend a visit to dear 102 year old, Emilie. She was the very woman in my dream even down to the oxygen on her nose.
I read the scriptures to her and It was Timothy.
I read psalm 91 and she told me how that is the passage of the missionary. I departed and kissed her cheek and touched the side of her face just like I dreamed it. She welcomed me back to visit any time.

That Psalm was a gift to me the night before I had a woman come and share the Gospel with me over 26 years ago. It struck me what she said about it being the psalm of a missionary It seems a pearl to embrace.

She was cold and her legs were below her in a most uncomfortable way. I spoke to the woman at Church on Sunday. My MIL made a light shawl for her. As I see what is before me as I walk into what I am to do.

It is the widow and the orphan who cry alone.

The worse thing I have ever known in my life is that utter aloneness.
It is a prison of isolation that deprives one of the truth of their existence.
This is a prison that we can set free those who have need for a simple reminder that they do exist. That their existence does matter.
Their breath is not a void but a gift.
My heart reaches out to the widow, widower and orphan.. I was reminded of Grandma Jean's last visit.

Today
I picked the children up from school and took them to the nursing home. I introduced them to service. I told them about the orphan and the widow. I told them about the prison of the nursing home. How many wait hoping that someone will come. I explained that they are lonely and so...
Dash pipes up...
"Mom we will just say "Hello" to them"...
I was overjoyed! Yes! "you got it!"... I said. ..."That is perfectly right"
We took a shawl and a quilt for her. The woman at the Church must of called because she had a blanket on her shoulders and a quilt on her lap.
The children came and Dove was timid and Dash bold as you please.
We sat on her bed. She was having a breathing treatment.
Dash said..."Hay I have asthma too! I do those".
It was nice to see the comfort level.
I read John 15 at her request. The children were enlightened at the hard phrases of the King James reference, as I explained it to them.
Then we sat just a few moments. Well... then, we left.
It was a half hour visits and she invited us back.
I did not want to tire her out too much. The children were good. The exit was met outside with a ...
"Ya! now we can use our outside voice!"
We listened to Irish music and sang all the way home. Dove grabbed my hair with her toes and I caught her foot as she screeched with glee. she said.."that makes my heart go fast". I repeated it over and over as she just squealed with excitement. It was a fun ride home.

What a weekend!

Catching up...
Saturday we had the "open house"
I awoke with a precious dream where God was holding my with a hand on each side of my head and He kissed my forehead...
It was a tender start to a day that was very rich.
I awoke to working on the details needed to have the house show ready.

Our neighbor across the street was so kind and so generous as to keep the dogs in her back yard.
We left and took off to the Pancake house with all of us so hungry and with such low blood sugar that we were in a bad way. The waitress we had was NOT amused with serving children. It was a hard time ordering with her rudeness. I overcame and through the fatigue of it all enjoyed the children and the table spread with such generous servings. Almost all the food was eaten. The tummies were full and the giggles were back and we left the place with a right attitude and an appropriate regard for our server. Sometimes you just gotta rise above the opposition :)

We took the kids to an indoor playground they played and we all had a nice time. I played an old video game that I played 25+ years ago. It was a time of relaxation the kids ran and crawled all through the tubes. Daddy Man joined them and I did not due to my knee I can not crawl around like that. It was a lot of fun. Dash was a "monkey" he climbed hand over hand then sissy joined in. They got so much exercise and play. Then Mr U. went to the car to get the cell phone and I had a message on it. About this time I asked an attendant if the character could come out to see the children. He said he only come to the parties. Then I asked another attendee and he said he would look into it.
He returned with a coy smile and I took the children over to the door way. We were the only ones who knew he was coming out.

It was so exciting to see the smiles on the children's faces. Mr took this shoot of me because he said my smile was as big as theirs. I thought it so sweet to see how God made a way.

OH! they were so happy! This is the character that is Dash's favorite stuffed toy. (a gift from me years ago). The kids dressed them selfs in matching shorts and t-shirts that day. Those are the ones I made way back when.

Well that just about made their day ...but wait...
We were going to go to a wave pool ,but opted for the play place instead. I am afraid of the wave pool. I had told God that I just was not O.K. going to it. With the crowds of people it is a dangerous place for me (my knee) getting struck by children in the water hurts me.

That message...was a friend inviting my kids over to go swimming! So we left the play place and got a cool drink on the way. We arrived and enjoyed some time watching the man of the house tie fly's. What a cool art form. They watched the kids and Beloved and I had a mini "DATE"!
We drove around went to a mall and walked a bit, then we went to a store and bought a DVD for the family(cheaper than going to a movie). We then went out to a light Mexican food dinner and just visited. We told each other what we loved best about the other and just enjoyed the silence of our love. We returned for the children and stopped to get them a taco and then had a movie night with the kids. It was a wonderful day.

The OPEN HOUSE>>> We had three lookers. One was a new neighbor who was going to tell a friend about the house. The Realtor said it showed very well.

Sunday
We awoke and went to services. It was very nice. Timothy was the lesson about how we ought behave as Christians. It was a nice service. I really enjoyed it. Afterward I met the woman in missions who had sent me to the 102 year old Woman (Emily) we spoke.
I made a nice lunch when we got home. I sliced the turkey breasts that I had roasted.
The word last week about the 5th commandment led us to the Grandparents and with much pleasure we had a visit there. The children got the sweet attentions they so long for and they were satiated. I taught Dove how to play solitaire on computer, she loved it. Dash played a game with Gramma and then Dove played it too. The men had time to be together.

We came home Dash and I played a game he made up where he drew a picture I got to look at it then draw it by memory. It was a time of tying cords with him.
I fixed a meal and we all had another movie night with the kids and then it was bath time (with goggles of course). Story time was sweet to hear.

This last week flew by

Last Monday I found chicken on special for $1.77 pound for breast.
I cut them into tenders and then laid them out on plastic wrap and froze them. Then you just bag them. This type of thing is sold for up to $9. pd.
It will serve the family well.
I cooked all week and did lots of dishes and cleaned house every day.

At the grocery store a deal on goggles answered the children's hearts desire.

They were so full of delight and the floor got too wet! It was the sweetest thing.
Dove (who was gifted with a jump rope from the tooth fairy) squealed in glee... Oh I love that tooth fairy!" " She is so awesome!" in full fantasy as if the reality did not exist except with a sweet coy little side smile when she saw me beaming.

On Thursday I had a group to chaperon at the zoo. We were several classes full on 6 buses.
This is the group of kids I had. Dove her friend and the two boys that were just wonderful kids.
I packed a back pack and brought extra food and it was needed., One child had no money and no food along. We all shared our food and we all had a grateful time.
We went to the gift shop before the crowds and the children were each given an endangered animal that they got to keep. Mr. U . and I decided that it would be good to do so.

On the way back we had several of the children singing in the bus. The driver played music that the children knew. He was a nice guy. Every field trip the drivers have just been fantastic.

We all marched into class and I went home for a few moments then returned to get the children at days end .

We do several head counts so as to be good and sure we have them all. Our class of 21 had 5 parent volunteers! To me that was impressive!
It was a fun day.

On Friday the children spent a few hours at my girl friends and I worked on the house. We had the open house on Saturday .

Word for the day

Good Morning!
This is a big day here. I have the open house tomorrow. Thanks to my dear Michelle over at "Life in the midst of writing" . She called last night and the kids will be enjoying time with their playmates today. We home schooled together (she still is) so the kids don't get to spend much time together.
I will be taking them over there soon and then coming back to work on the house for tomorrow.
I was laying in bed this morning (I slept in an hour :) and praying I heard the word for the day "the 5th commandment"
I looked it up and here it is in a few different translations. Dash remembered what it was.
We all want to see it "go well for us and for our children"
Well I gotta to get on the road with my kids.
I hope you enjoy your morning.
The zoo trip was wonderful I'll post when I can about it. Truly a precious time.
Be Embraced!

KJV 12 Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.

NRSV - 12 Honor your father and your mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.

TEV - 12 "Respect your father and your mother, so that you may live a long time in the land that I am giving you.

quick post on the fly

Good Morning!

This last few days have been full.
Yesterday I went to visit a delightful 102 yr old Woman who was the very woman in my vision. It was holy. I will tell you more later. It really was amazing to sit before the very woman God asked me (showed me in a dream) to go visit. She had the oxygen on and everything (it was her face I saw). Just like I was shown. I am still before God in absorbing the words spoken to me. Interceding also for her and her family She is very tired and wants to go home to the Lord. I am so deeply embraced to be given the honor and privilege of obedience and ability to go to her. She is cold and I so want to get back to her to take her a warm blanket. Sitting in a wheel chair all afternoon with no foot stool. I want to get back to her to ease her discomforts in some way.
This morning I am off soon to chaperon 4 children including Dove at the Phoenix zoo. I got the back pack on wheels packed with goodies for all and water, sunscreen and such. Ear plugs for the bus ride with 75 kids or so.
I did not sleep well last night I went to the bathroom 6 times! Whats with that!
The house is undone and I have the open house Saturday! So I am trusting God to make a way. The kids have no school on Friday. So Perhaps a visit to friends while I clean.
Oh the seasons and times are at hand every where. So many lives in the flux. I feel so deeply touched by the friendship I have with my Abba. How very fortunate I am. To Love Him , to be loved by Him.

Wordless Wedensday