This is Me

We got our older dog, Diesel, sheared today. He’s been needing a haircut, badly. He’s a miniature Australian Shepherd. His long hair gets hot, in the Summer. So, Adam helped me, while I used the trimmers on him. He’s loving his new hair do!

Justin and Jackie had supper with us, tonight. Adam grilled chicken. I made a pasta salad, and some cucumbers soaked in vinegar, water, and onion. Jackie helped me make our Jell-O shots, for the fourth, too. We ended up with 53 red Jell-O shots, and we’ve got a bunch of blue jello I’m making star “jigglers” out of. I also got Mj’s hair trimmed. She was happy with it.

Justin, Jackie, Adam, our kiddos, and I are going to spend the night at Poppy’s, tomorrow night. The boys need to smoke the briskets super early in the morning, so we decided it’s easier to just stay there. My dad was excited for us to stay with him. I’m sure we’ll take advantage of his swimming pool, too! I love July 4th. It’s my second favorite holiday, after Christmas. Adam and Justin bought a whole bunch of fireworks. I think it’s going to be a great time.

I’m trying to do better, about writing everyday. Life’s been so full, lately. I love to look back, and see the progress, and all the happy memories. I started this blog intending to write about the “DD” part of my relationship, but it’s sort of morphed into an all encompassing “story” reflecting my everyday life. It’s been good for me. It’s so much fun, looking at all of the different things I’ve felt, seen, and done. Jackie and I talked about how God sends us “signs”, all the time. One of the things I’d said, as we chatted, was that these song lyrics reminded me of what we were talking about, “didn’t you say church should look more like a hospital.” After they’d gone home, I got this text from Jackie.

I truly hope everyone who takes the time to read this is as happy, content, and “full” as I feel right now. God is good, and He’s blessed me with such an amazing group of people I get to call my family. My people.