8.31.25
I am feeling a tad lazy this morning as I sit here with my first cup of tea of the day by my side. Glancing out the window, the sky has that look just before dawn that signals it will be a hot one today. There is a greenish tinge to what normally would be a deeper blue and off to the east a mixture of peach and pale orange smudge together as a line of deeper burnt orange signals the sun will soon peek over the horizon. Yes, a sky like this definitely indicates today will be a warm one.
I should be outside right now setting the hosepipes and sprinklers in the garden, moving the ones that keep the swath of lawn around the house nice and green and changing the big sprinklers in the milk cow’s paddock before turning the water on. Instead, here I sit, feeling extremely lazy. There is time enough to get cracking on those watering chores.
Early yesterday morning, we packed up our little campervan with all my totes and boxes, tables and tent, before heading a good 60 miles to a local community that puts of a Labour Day festival each year. From a parade to entertainment to ambitious folks taking part in the running of races, it is an event that usually sees a goodly number of people attend. This year we decided to once again join in the activities as one of the many vendors in the city park. It was a long day and tiring one that saw us packing up our wares and heading home a tad earlier than we have usually done in the past. Driving home it hit me just how downhill my energy level has tumbled in the past few weeks.
Upon arriving back at the farm, Darrell helped me unload the bins containing my soaps, lotions and other wares, thankfully lighter now than what they were that morning, before I quickly dashed out to feed the milk cows. How wonderful it was to come inside, sink into my easy chair with a cold glass of water in my hand, feeling thankful to be home.
In less than a fortnight I will be heading over to Bend for the insertion of a pacemaker. From friends near and far, I have heard glowing things about how either they themselves, their loved ones or dear friends, have seen wonderful improvements in their life after receiving a pacemaker. Needless to say, I have my fingers and toes crossed that I will join the ranks of those happy folks! I greatly anticipate being back to my old energetic self soon. So yes, today I will give myself some grace and not worry about all that I should be doing, rather I will enjoy a lazy day with Darrell by my side.
For you see, today is a very special day. It is the day my dearest Darrell and I made that sacred pledge 38 years ago, sharing the vows that have bound us together and will keep us together forever as husband and wife. As we prepare to step forward into our 39th year, I cannot help but look back for a moment and smile as I think of how far we have come since our wedding day. Sitting here right now with a cup of tea at hand, I marvel as I do so many times, about the woman I have become all because of the man I married. How over the years he has encouraged me, supported me but most of all loved me. He is not just my second half, my husband, my soulmate … he is the unconditional love of my life. My eyes fill with tears as I look across and see this special man of mine sitting beside me right now. How truly grateful for each and every day we can spend together, and yes, how very blessed I am.
