with a blast of cold. Below freezing every morning when we rise. "The frost is on the pumpkin" puts it mildly. Had snow at the upper elevations this past weekend and DD and DSIL got to see snow on our way to Helen. It was fun to watch how excited daughter got over this. Their visit was fun and we enjoyed a good time together. They went on the train from Blue Ridge to Copper Hill, TN and back and checked out the local sites. DD was like a kid and it is always enjoyable watching her revert to her "little child" self.
The only bad part of the cold is rolling out of bed at 3:30 - the bed was warm and cozy and the cold, cruel, dark morning is not. I have to remember to praise having my toes above the turf. There are so many things to look at differently - a load of dirty dishes that means you have food to eat - laundry, which means you have clothes to wear - floors to sweep and mop, which means you have a house to live in. We take a lot for granted. Preparing for the possibility of power loss over the winter (a frequent event by report) . Have a lot of logs for the Franklin stove, preparing to can/jar up some soup and make sure the canned goods are stocked so we can eat, and have a generator to run the refrigerator or the pump (yes - if the power goes out we have no water). It is sort of like preparing for hurricanes without the boarding up - and power loss is immediate and unexpected. Hmmmm...wonder were I find a stove-top percolator for my coffee....
The orchard is bedded down with hay/mulch protecting the fragile roots. Blueberries, plums and pears. Still have to pick up apples to make the apple butter and apple sauce for the winter. Yeah, I know, I can go to town and buy it. But home-canned is so much nicer and I can use only the sugar and salt I WANT to. Gonna try the butter and asauce with Splenda this time - better for the waist-line.
Praying for DH for tomorrow night. He starts the All Addictions Anonymous for the community. He is nervous, I am sure. But what a blessing to put the difficult times in his life to work for the good of others. He has a lot to offer them and as always, to learn from them. I am praying all the folks who need to, come and find acceptance and and kindness and a path to a healthier life without substances. They will have a knowledgeable leader with a humble heart to serve. Will let you know the outcome.
Be Blessed,
Kim
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