A New Month A New Life and Progress!

Happy September! I love this month as it brings my favorite season a little closer. It's still warm and pretty and you can still be outside. Jimmy's tomatoes are almost done but I think we can enjoy them a little longer.

So, I have made a lot of progress since my last post. I feel like I have been given a chance to have a healthier life and pass that on to my loved ones. I have been to SOOO many appointments, have had many tests and lots of blood draws this past week. But, here I am at the end of the week and am thankful to have many of those big tests behind me. I am continuing to keep my THANKFUL JOURNAL and have my prayer list in the back of my book. Oh, so many people on that list right now. It has been good therapy for me to be thinking of others and it draws me to my Lord. I find myself starting off the day slower and enjoying that quiet time with God and that prayer time.

It has been hard for me to accept the fact that I didn't take good care of myself. I have been eating so poorly. I didn't bother to get much exercise or sleep. I never said no.....push push push. I am paying the price for all of that now. When I get down, I have to remember how blessed I am to still be here...no heart attack, no stroke! Thank you Lord for protecting me and giving me a second chance.

Jimmy has been so supportive and has been going to most of the appointments with me. I get so nervous going alone and he is such a comfort to me. 43 years years of marriage...what a blessing. He has been working with me on menus and both of us have shed a great deal of weight already. Next week, we are going to start some walking. My doctor has recommended that for now. So, that's my progress report, so far!

Our little Otto started a new chapter in his life too. He started 3 year old preschool today. We watch him now on Wednesdays and hope to bring him over to our home a little more. He loves to be here and it's a bit easier for me right now. Still getting stronger! He is my JOY and is so funny. He told me he had his new fall pants on yesterday. It just cracked me up. My daughter and SIL took these photos today. I am still waiting for a report on his day.

I have shared the information with my readers that I never thought I would have a grandbaby. My daughter Angie had such a hard time carrying a baby. Yet God gave us little Otto and he is a dandy.

I am feeling more normal as the meds level out. I have been sleeping so much and resting a lot. I finally feel a little more normal. Maybe next week I can get back to a few of my fun activities and I hope to start visiting some of my blog friends. Thank you so much for prayers and good thoughts and nice replies to my blog posts. I appreciate it so much. 

SEPTEMBER!

Oh WELCOME this new month of September! I am excited to flip over the calendar and say good bye to August and all the hot weather. It has been cooler with some clouds and just a bit of rain. I can just get a tiny hint of fall in the air here and there. I like September because it is usually still very nice with warm days. I can still be outside, I don't wear socks yet and I can still enjoy wearing capris.

Do you remember, or still use, this nursery rhyme that begins with "Thirty Days Hath September"?
I know I do. This is a darling copy of it with adorable graphics.

Here's a copy done in fine old time cursive writing. I think it's so sad that cursive writing is no longer taught in most schools. I don't agree with that.

When I was in school, I loved practicing cursive writing. I would spend hours perfecting my handwriting. People tell me I have nice handwriting, but with all the typing and computer work, I think it's a bit sloppy now.

School has started in the Portland Public Schools very early this year. It started last week. Other schools, out where I live in East County, are starting late...after Labor Day. I wonder why they don't all start at the same time? I no longer have children to send off to school, but now I have grandchildren. Ava started last week.

Did you like going back to school? I did! I couldn't wait for summer to end. I loved school. I guess that's why I became a teacher. I still get a little tingle when September arrives...thinking of returning to school or getting the classroom ready for my new students.

Thank you all for your continuing prayers for my daughter Angela. She is doing great with her back healing. I still can't believe how quickly she made a turn around. All those prayers...I am humbled.

September Full Moon Tonight!

Did you notice the moon the last few nights? It is bright and big and just beautiful! It's actually full tonight-September 8th. It has cooled off a bit here in Oregon and it feels a bit like fall, a warm fall day.
I love to find the names of the full moon.  Here's just a few...HARVEST, CORN and BARLEY.

I snapped this photo last night when I was out watering after such a hot day. It was so pretty peeking between my big maple trees. I hope you can see it where you live tonight. I'm going out for another look!

It's also my daughter Gina and SIL Eric's second wedding anniversary today. It's amazing how quickly the years slip by. The traditional gift for the second wedding anniversary is cotton. We filled a bag of cotton balls with some dollar bills for fun! It was Jimmy's idea...pretty cute.

Waiting for fall....have a great week blogger friends.