Good Saturday to all of you who have come to visit me at Entering His Rest. I appreciate your visits. The weather is rainy again and we have been dealing with flood warnings today because of how much rain has fallen. Especially just north of us. The flowers have enjoyed all the moisture.....humidity is high....welcome to "The Philippines". Memories come rushing back when temps are high and the humidity and dew points rise.
It took us awhile to adjust to the tropical climate of the P.I. Oppressive heat and humidity and to top it off we did not have central air conditioning the first year we lived there. Just fans except for our bedroom where we had a room size A/C for when Joel worked shift work. Once we were able to move on base the comfort level went up for sure!
Speaking of, we are so thankful for A/C in our house. We never grew up with it. When it would be hot at night we kids would lay on a sheet in the living room with the windows and screen doors open, letting in the breezes. We never lived in a parsonage that had it, so when we purchased our first home here in Iowa it was on the top of our list. Ahhhhh
Moving on......Joel has been continuing with yard work, laying some rock around bushes, and riding his bike. Wednesday morning he went with a church group and rode to Clear Lake on a bike path where they ate breakfast before riding back to Mason City. Just a little over 10 miles so a normal ride for him. Although it is so easy for him to just go our our driveway and ride his usual 10 miles first along the river and then a path out past the college. I expect today the river may be over flowing it's banks since we are in a flood warning. Joel also washed floors this week which involves moving furniture. He doesn't move it in bedrooms though, just the living/dining areas. I managed dusting the rooms and cleaning the kitchen and a bathroom. There were so many years I could not do these tasks, I really don't mind them now! I'm still walking but only 5-10 minutes at one time due to Dr. Instructions. We've finally got the grill going for the season. We've had an electric grill now for a few years.
Speaking of years, Thursday night a dear old friend called. Joel had sent Marge his latest book with a thank you for their 54 years of friendship and encouragement. Met them at a church in Salt Lake City Utah in 1970. We both moved over the years but never lost touch and they often opened their home to us for one reason or another. Marge is 92 now and Dick has gone to his Heavenly home. She lives in the Twin Cities and is blessed to have her four kids in surrounding suburbs. She is challenged by bad knees, but still plays keyboard for the service where she lives in Senior living. She is part of a Bible study, and is, as always, a good listener for those who need someone to listen. What a wonderful example of living life well......Did I mention that she is age 92?!
Speaking of ages, Monday is Joel's 78th birthday. I'll be making him another rhubarb pie to enjoiy! Father's Day and his birthday are rhubarb pie days! Joel continues to be very active, and preaches once a month at two different churches. He does a big portion of the "work" to maintain our home and when needed, certainly takes care of his "Missy" as he and only he calls me. It is hard to believe so many birthdays have come and gone, but how blessed he is to have them. And we are all blessed to have him. Happy Birthday to you, Joel.
On this hot and humid and wet "Filipino" weather day, we give thanks for air conditioning. We are grateful for a cool, comfortable home when it is needed. Grateful for Joel and the blessing he is for me and all who know him. Grateful for rhubarb, our electric grill and grilling season. Grateful for Marge and her friendship, for her willingness to share her gifts with others. Grateful for our FIlipino memories. Grateful for all the texts, phone calls, and photos that come our way. Grateful for all this and so much more...
Enjoy your weekend!
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