Making My Home A Haven is important to me. Sharing homemaking skills. Recipes and food. Bible Studies. This is a treasure chest of goodies. So take a seat. Have a glass of tea and enjoy. You will learn all about who I am.
Danny needs to mow but it may not get done. It has poured every day. He was also working late field all week. We leave tomorrow morning. I DO NOT WANT TO WAIT FOR HIME TO MOW.
It’s a rainy day here on Rolling Meadows Ranch. Danny is at Lake Kissimmee State Park working late field. I can’t wait until he actually pulls out of the park tonight. He will officially be on vacation. He really NEEDS TO MOW but I am HOPING HE BLOWS IT OFF THIS TIME. We need to leave here by 9 AM to catch the first Amtrak coming out of Sebring. It should be in Avon Park shortly after 11:25 AM. We don’t want to miss even one of them. This was an unexpected 2 week vacation. One that won’t happen again for MONTHS. Covid 19 and the flu will be hitting harder, here, shortly. So will all of the colds. Neither of can handle being sick again. I have never really recovered getting sick in January and February. I still have virtually, no sense of smell or taste.
It’s been a relaxing day so far but it will be a busy one tonight as I get ready for our trip. Two Weeks. That’s unheard of for BOTH of US.
THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS WOULD BE BETTER
EVEN BETTER
YEP
Lake Tulane Cottage
OUR VIEW OF Lake Tulane
Sebring
Sebring (also known as the Old Sebring Seaboard Air Line Depot and the Seaboard Air Line Passenger Station) is a train station in Sebring, Florida, United States. It is currently served by Amtrak, the national railroad passenger system. Located on East Center Avenue, the station was constructed in 1924 by the Seaboard Air Line Railway. Approaching the transfer of passenger services to Amtrak, the station was used by the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad for the Silver Meteor,Silver Star and the Palmland. The latter train ended in 1971, while the Silver Meteor and Silver Star remain operated by Amtrak to the present.[6][7] Amtrak trains formerly using the station included the Floridian,Palmetto,Sunset Limited and the short-lived intrastate Tampa-Miami Silver Palm service.
On March 16, 1990, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
I am also looking forward to delivery. I am missing eating at a restaurant but until it is safe again, DELIVERY is my favorite word. We don’t get delivery in OUR NECK OF THE WOODS AND ROLLING MEADOWS RANCH. As much as I love to cook, On my vacation, I want to eat all of the foods I normally can’t. (These also include the NON -Keto TYPES.) I want Mexican And SUSHI. Lots of it. Danny wants BBQ. We both love Pazzano’s and they deliver there.
We both want fried chicken.
What am I most wanting to do?
We NEED to VIDEO TAPE THE TRAINS AND THE DEPOTS. We are both excited about that. I OBVIOUSLY WANT TO EAT…LOTS.
I WANT GREAT AC. WE BOTH WANT THE EXTREMELY GOOD INTERNET WE SHOULD GET THERE. THE DATA DHOULD BE GREAT ON ALL OF OUR PHONES.
We both look forward to drinks out on the porch. Relaxing mornings and long quiet evenings.
BUT, WHAT DO I REALLY WANT? NEED? TIME WITH DANNY. QUALITY TIME .
I WANT ROMANCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I WANT TO CUDDLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Danny just texted. There are still 2 cars WITHOUT THEIR HANDTAGS in DAY USE. It’s closing time. I need to get off of here. Love and Hugs,
Hello from another hot and muggy day in Central Florida. Danny is working late field. I am sorting through old photos online. I need this time. Remembering Karen and the fun we had on our ROAD TRIP. I have no idea where those photos are. They are safe, just on a cloud somewhere!!!!! Losing Karen only makes me feel the loss of Bobby more. She was one of the few people who really knew Bobby. No one here in Florida ever met Bobby, except Danny. I have been more Debbie the last few days than Sarah. Few people really understand the 2 sides to me. They either know me as Debbie, Bobby’s Mom or as Sarah, Danny’s wife. Karen KNEW ME AS BOTH.
This was from our Road Trip. We were at Karen’s Ex-In-lawshouse in Jerseyville., Illinois. Near my hometown. Where I went to school.
I have always considered the Lyiming’s Family.
Karen And I in Florida.
Bobby 1 year old. 1981
Dan and I , Bobby, Mike And Leah in La Veta, Colorado. 1984Bobby 1 year. 1981.
Bobby and I. He was 3 months old.
When you lose all of your photos, you have to rely on Copies of Copies.
May 25,2006. After saying GOODBYE TO BOBBY ON HIS MOUNTAIN IN COLORADO. My Mom And Dad, Donna, Danny and I. Bobby in Colorado Springs.Danny and I After…….
It’s Been a Good Day Here In Our Neck Of The Woods. Memories Are Everything. Love And Hugs, Sarah
Don’t wait for the “right” time to start. We can always make an excuse : the holidays are coming up, I have a shower or party coming up, I’m too stressed right now etc. the list can go on and on and on!!! Start now – and see your life improve in ways you never imagined. Prioritize your H E A L T H !!
Day 19
It matters that you START. Baby steps are OKAY if that is what is needed.
I am writing this on my phone since I can’t get the computer to open the pages. Our internet and satilite are slow.
I can get on the followed sites but can’t get pass it to open write.
I knew today would be hard since Karen’s death would have really hit me.
And it did.
In a quiet mood but trying to keep to my promise of posting everyday.
Today , I have allowed myself to feel the pain of losing a love one. We are suppose to feel like this after someone we love is taken from us. It means they were loved. They were special.
What A Wonderful Day In Our Neck Of The Woods/Day 17
I thought I was going to have a bad day today because this is my best friends first birthday in Heaven. Yet, I spent part of last night talking her her kids and my God Children. That helped.
The Turkeys were here for hours today. That was unusual because they normally just past through quite rapidly. The first 2 sets of photos were just a few minutes apart. The latter photos were over a long period of time.
I never tire of watching them.
There was deer in the yard today. I didn’t see any babies. She wasn’t here very long.
The deer photos below are from either Tuesday or Wednesday.
Momma and the babies.
Annie Working On Our Driveway.
The huge pile that as sitting IN OUR DRIVEWAY was finally smoothed out.
Can’t Forget Baby Girl.
I worked on the floor some more. I had not really washed the floor well in a while.
I now have one less box in the den. I finally put the bookcase in the kitchen. The book shelves are full. Pictures later.
I vacuumed.
It’s getting late and I don’t know if all of the photos will post. Stopping now. More to come.
Getting Past The Arguments/ Day 16 Of My Health And Wellness Challenge
I am having a hard time getting past the constant arguments from the past few days. Danny can just shrug them off and continue with whatever he is doing. I have never been able to do that. Oh, I will try and act like I am ok but I am a long way from OKAY! Not in the mood to write more right now but wanted to keep my promise to write something everyday.
September 15, 2020/ A Day Late /Writing It At 4 AM
I totally Forgot To Post On Tuesday
I totally forgot to write this on Tuesday. Never once thought about it. I checked my comments and answered them. I was on the blog briefly. After that , I never thought about it again. Not ONCE.
Danny was off again today. It was a crazy day and Yet, I am not sure why? We slept in late. Rested. Relaxed a bit more than usual. I was active on the internet all day.
Catching up on the NEWS.
Not that any of us can forget what is going on in our beautiful country.
Praying for everyone dealing with the WILDFIRES out WEST.
Praying for those in the Path Of Hurricane Sally.
The 2020 Elections The two parties are tearing our country apart. They have been for years. Every election seems to get worse. I could say more but I really don’t want to get into a debate. I don’t like either party right now. Praying that we find a way to come TOGETHER SOMEHOW.
Praying that this horrible PANDEMIC would STOP. Covid 19 has brought pain and suffering. Anger and rage. It continues disrupting our lives and those we care about.
The violence it is caused. People should be coming together as a whole country and not being divided by Covid. Is it real? Is a fake?
The Violence
Protesting And Peaceful Marches. So many people are angry. Rightly so. Way too many killings. Killing Cops. Cops Killing People.
After 911 , Americans Came Together In 2020, we are tearing our country apart. More and more.
When I started this post, I had no idea I was going to go in this direction. Watching the news all day was better than some of the things that happened at home tonight. Our Home Should BE A HAVEN. It’s Not.
And it has nothing to do with the dishes. Well, maybe a little.
The day wasn’t all bad. I made homemade pizza. Spaghetti Squash. Did Laundry. Ran the Dishwasher. Took A Walk. An honest to goodness walk. I didn’t go far but at least I went. Caught up on my Bible Study. I still haven’t posted what I am doing. Dreamed about our vacation.
Having A Positive Mindset Is Helping / Vacation News
Ever since I accepted Neisha Loves It’s September challenge, my mood over all has been better. More positive. Less negative. I am working really hard on it. It’s been easier getting up and getting things done. I am not as ready to tear into Danny when he says or does something that bothers me. I still comment on it more than I should. I am trying to level out my tone. Saying that : Danny and I just had a huge BLOW UP. Over what was a simple misunderstanding. HUGE. I was doing really well until he made a comment on how I speak. I don’t always use the right words. Once I said dumpsters meaning trash cans. I am really not even sure if in this case,it was me who was wrong. It doesn’t matter. I kept quiet until he made fun of me for whatever it is I said Or he thought I said. I am not sure I will ever be able to sit still when I am made fun of for my speech. He made fun of me and I EXPLODED. Until a few years ago, I had never really argued or got upset with anyone. If I did, I was calm about it. Unless someone did something to Bobby or another child. The Momma Bear will always fight back.
What’s really bad, is after this happens, I feel stupid for saying whatever it is I said. In this case: Both phrases are used interchangeably. I looked it up. Yet, I still feel as if I did something wrong. (I am not talking about my blowing up, because that was wrong).
NOW I AM HAVING TROUBLE GETTING OUT OF THIS MOOD.
It’s hard for me to come back after we ARGUE/FIGHT. I usually apologize even if I don’t feel like I said Or said anything wrong. I try and take full responsibility for my part. It’s really hard to do when I don’t feel as if I did anything wrong. I can’t just shake it off. Danny already has.
I am so Excited about out upcoming VACATION. We haven’t more than a few days in a long time. A REAL VACATION and doing it with masks social distancing.
A WIN! WIN!
I spend most of the last 2 weeks searching places to stay near Avon Park and Sebring, Florida. Both towns are a short distance from the park and where we live. Yet, A world away. No work radios for one. No running to the park whenever someone needs something. No mail run to the park. Until Friday, I didn’t know if Danny would get the time off. Yet, I was excited and looked for rentals anyway. WOW! Have prices gone up. Not because we are entering SNOWBIRD season but because of COVID 19 and the additional cost of cleaning and supplies. Added cleaning time. We both get that as I am sure all of you do also. I understand the charges. If we were using Danny’s money for the trip, we would be staying home. It cost me an additional $500 hundred dollars than back in March when I was looking before. And March was SNOWBIRD SEASON. The problem is: Danny hasn’t received any more pay for all the extra cleaning he has to do EVERY DAY/ ALL DAY LONG. No extra help for any of them. Again, I know, everyone of you is facing the same thing. Groceries and toiletries have doubled and tripled. So what did I do. I found the perfect SPOT. The ideal RENTAL. The only thing better was if it could have been within a few feet of the railroad tracks. LOL The rental was ONLY $90.00 a night. (Before all of the other charges) It is within a mile of tracks. It overlooks a LAKE. It has a huge porch. From what everyone reported: Great AC with lots of fans. (Danny can bring his electric heater). I intend to set it lower than at home. They claim it has LIGHTENING FAST HIGH SPEED INTERNET. 200 mbps
Anything over 10 is good for us. With Frontier we get close to 1 Mbps. Sometimes a little over. Often under.
With Viasat we get anywhere from it not working everytime it looks like rain…..to maybe 50 Mbps a few times a month. Paying a fortune for bad service. It goes out almost every day except in the winter.
Our VIEW UP CLOSE ALL WE GET IS LIGHTNING HITTING OUR TOWER. How many people have a huge tower a few feet from their bedroom window.?Not doing anything. We do.
We have loss thousands of dollars on things inside the house. I unplug every computer and phone. when it begins to storm.
January yard of the month
Special to Highlands Sun
Jan 16, 2020
The following was copied and pasted from the Highlands Sun.
I still can’t find the before photo that I saw over the weekend. I can see why they won the award. The house was really rin down. The yard was dirt. No fence. OLD AND RUN DOWN. PLAIN.
“The Avon Park Founders Garden Club presented the Yard of the Month Award to, from left to right: Laura, Bill and Enrique Clay. Not pictured is Miguel Clay. The yard is at 600 S. Lake Blvd.COURTESY PHOTO
AVON PARK — Once upon a time there was a little house that dreamed of becoming a fairy tale cottage. The little house was purchased by Bill and Laura Clay a year and a half ago. Today that little house is the cottage it was meant to be.
When the Avon Park Founders Garden Club looks for a yard to present with an award, it is not only the landscape that is looked at, but the whole effect of the house and yard. The yard at 600 S. Lake Blvd., across from Lake Tulane, is enclosed with a white picket fence. Bordering the outside of the fence is blooming blue plumbago. The inside of the fence is ringed with Asiatic Jasmine. Dwarf azaleas run across the patio in front of the house. An old bicycle is painted white and leans against a tree in the front yard.
Other plants in the yard include tibichina, oleander, bird of Paradise, camillia, Royal Poinciana, Christmas palm, hibiscus, viburnum, white Mexican petunia, coleus, milkweed, desert rose and cactus. A variety of fruit trees are also in the yard — pink banana, Indian banana, pear, kumquat, limequat, papaya and lichi nut.
While Robbins Nursery was involved in planning the landscape, Bill and his sons Enrique and Miguel do the maintenance and additional planting. What makes this house a charming fairy tale cottage is the addition of “gingerbread” doors on the front.
The Avon Park Founders Garden Club presented the January Yard of the Month Award to the Clay family. Now the little house will live happily ever after.”
NOW I NEED TO FIND THE PHOTO BEFORE THE RESTORATION BEGAN. I saw it when looking for the rental. NOW I CAN’T FIND IT. LOL
Really excited. We are going to Avon Park mainly to see the old depot that is now a museum.
“The Avon Park Historical Society does more than collect, preserve and showcase the history of our area. We take an active role serving as a resource for the community. Our research room in the museum, our Sunday programs, the dining car operation, our upcoming celebration of the pioneers of Avon Park, our about-to-be-released historical video of the early days of Avon Park, all attest to our efforts to serve our community. Open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. We are also open the first Saturday of each month, selling beverages, snacks and desserts. The Depot Museum 3 N. Museum Avenue Avon Park, FL 33825 (863)-453-3525 Visit our website“
“The museum was formerly the Seaboard Coastline Depot that opened in 1926. In 1981 it became a museum. In 1986 a 1948 California zephyr dining car was added. Luncheons are served for groups of 15-40 people. The building is in good condition. Outside is stuccoed, a pinkish color with white trimming. The building was built for separation of the whites and coloreds.”
There is a platform right next to the museum and the tracks. Really close.
I really wanted to stay at the Historical Jacaranda Hotel but WIth Covid 19 it wasn’t a great idea. Many of the services aren’t being done right now. The restaurant is closed. I would want to sit in some of the main areas and I wouldn’t feel comfortable now. The rooms are nice. I was going to take the larger suite but it doesn’t have a refrigerator, microwave or table and chairs. Not feasible for a 2 week stay.
The Suites are on the 3rd floor with balconies. I really wanted that. We could have listened to the train whistles .
Right across the street is the Depot Restaurant.
THE FOOD PART OF OUR VACATION First off : DELIVERY is EVERYTHING We don’t get delivery .
I am on the lookout for SUSHI.
I saw that PIZZANOS Delivers all over Avon Park. We have one in Lake Wales that use to deliver to our front gate or to the RANGER STATION. They aren’t doing that now. Danny and I love Pizzanos. Especially their huge salads.
I was so sick Saturday. In bed or on the couch most of it.
This morning I felt almost human again. I was upbeat and ready to tackle a number of things. Like catch up on the Summit going on this weekend by Dr. Ken D Berry And His wife Nurse Neisha Salas Berry. It All ABout THE PROPER HUMAN DIET. It’s amazing how a simple challenge that Neisha Loves It started has given me a POSITIVE ATTITUDE. MOST OF THE TIME. That’s better than a bad attitude most of the time.
On The Couch with a cat in my face.
Baby Girl had to be with me all day.
I got the dishes in the dishwasher and ran it. Then I promptly filled it back up again by cleaning out the refrig. Mostly Danny’s uneaten food.
Danny and BabyGirl.
Taken 2 years ago of our house. The yard was pretty brown.
Countdown On Friday.
I finally started a YOUTUBE page for Sarah’s Attic Of Treasures I don’t know why it took so long. Here, Danny has been working hard to make money on his account someday. Why Wasn’t I doing the same thing. I used this photo of me. At the time it was the only one I found of just me. This was taken by either Danny or Bobby in Colorado in 2004. My huge photo of The Grand Tetons Is in the background. I wish I still had it.
It’s amazing what happens when a person defrosts’ their refrigerator. The door actually closes. I have a freezer again. A small one. Lol. The refrigerator was one we bought when we first moved into the RV 12 years ago. It sat outside for 5 plus years until we moved into this house 9 years ago this month. It’s been a godsend to us. I need to take better care of it.
Too Bad this freezer we bought around the same time only lasted 2 years. We stored it inside the Cracker house until it broke. The photo here was before we started working on the house. Before we gutted almost everything but this kitchen. I wish we still had this flooring. I would come here to get away from Danny. Only thing was: He usually followed me. This is where I am sitting now. The windows were replaced. That table is in the living room . I use it for my desk top.
Danny and I were participating in a live on a friend’s YouTube Channel on Friday Night. I laughed at the time. I am not laughing anymore. We can’t get the TIMEOUT UNBLOCKED . The page owner hasn’t been able to overturn it. She had encouraged Danny to post the link to his Facebook page earlier. The Timeout Was only supposed to be for 5 minutes. This is Sunday and this took place in the wee hours Saturday morning.
Thank you for all of the VIEWS< COMMENTS AND SUBSCRIBES to Danny’s YOUTUBE ACCOUNT AND THIS POST.
One Of Those Moments. I have this photo (Not red) in a couple of places in the house. It was a special moment for us in Illinois 6 years ago. Danny asked me Saturday night where it was taken. The car is the one Dad left for me when he died last year. The photo was at the Family Farm In Illinois. Obviously, It wasn’t taken in Florida. We DON’T Get SNOW OR COLD WEATHER.
Photo is out of order. My almost defrosted refrigerator.
I upload all of Danny’s Train Videos to my Sarah’s Attic Of Treasures Account On Youtube. Then I started loading my favorite songs . LOL I have so many. Once I started I couldn’t stop, Especially when It came to Elvis.
The Following Was Written 5 Years Ago. The first part was all about my childhood crushes. My love of Journaling and Scrapbooking. Music : Record Players to Cassettes and So On. Bobby. Lots Of Photos Of Our Early Days At Lake Kissimmee State Park And Rolling Meadows Ranch. The RV. Before And After Photos of the Cracker House we……
Most importantly that also includes Bible Study And Quiet Time. To READING Books Of Faith And Family
Women Living Well By Courtney Joseph
You Are Forgiven Bible Study : Love God Greatly
Rosilind Jukic Of A Little R & R
Blogging Through The Bible With Good Morning Girls
Proverbs 31 Ministries OBS.
Uninvited Bible Study
Quieting Your Heart Series By Time Warp Wife
Womenlivingwell.org
2016 :It is never too late to start. NOVEMBER would be perfect.
2016 Bible Verse
Courtney Joseph And Karen Ehman : 2016 Making Your Home A Haven
Making Your Home A Haven : Women Living Well
Week 4
Listen Love Repeat :Karen Ehman
Fling Open Your Doors and Let Others In!
So…keep lighting those candles….
Keep loving from the oven….
Listen for those
Reach out and gather in.
Don’t just make loving your family your aim during this challenge. As a family, reach out and bring others into your circle of love! Brainstorm as a family a person—or perhaps even another family—whom you can make the object of your love and kindness this week.
Maybe it is a “necessary person”—someone who helps your family to get life done like the:
mail carrier
grocery store clerk
dentist
garbage collector
first responder
or teacher.
Perhaps it is a family new to your church or neighborhood.
Do something as simple as thanking them verbally and offering a small gift, such as a gift card or other small token. Or, light that candle, fire up that oven (or order pizza—it’s all good!) and open your home for a little old-fashioned hospitality.
Stir up one another to love and good works—just like our verse instructs us to! Not so others will be wowed by your family’s generosity but so others will be pointed to Jesus.
When I was a girl, people seemed more willing to stretch whatever food they had and welcome others to their table. I often heard people of my mother’s generation say how their parents—who lived through the Depression—simply used to throw another few cups of water in the soup to make it stretch further when company dropped by. But today, in a culture saturated with Pinterest images of perfection that showcase lovely tablescapes, stunning décor, and gourmet fare, we aren’t so willing to have others into our home to break bread or share a plate of nachos.
Mandy Kelly :Worshipful Living 2014
And all over Facebook.
It is also a series many have written about on there own or with Women Living Well.
This week we are focusing on the kitchen – the heart of the home. At the bottom of this post you will find this week’s challenge, some fun conversation starters for kids and Women Living Well’s Favorite Recipes! The kitchen is not just for cooking but for connecting. God created taste buds, the sense of smell, and the eye that is drawn to beautiful things – to please our senses. […]This post will be sharing multiple photos and quotes from the various articles.
When we hear a heart drop, we can brush it aside and go on our busy way. Or, we can respond with an act of kindness. It may be words of reassurance, a clever small gift, an act of service, or gift of your time. Making Your Home A Haven is not a new concept.
Women have been doing it for centuries.
Live In Gratitude: The Tidy Mom
This week, focus on the kitchen, the heart of the home.
Super simple. But oh, so important!
By that, I don’t mean that making gourmet dishes is key or that presenting them in a fancy-fied way is the goal—although if you are the gourmet and fancy-fied type, then go for it! The issue is to make the kitchen a warm, inviting place where people are fed and souls are nourished—however that looks in your home.
Gourmet and fancy? Sure. If that is how you roll.
Good ol’ meat and potatoes with a homemade pie for dessert? Fabulous!
Dine on organic veggie main dishes and fresh fruit to end it on a naturally sweet note? Awesome!
Or, does your schedule only allow for a menu tonight of a frozen pizza tossed into the oven and store-bought salad as a side? No problem!
Women Living Well.
CREATE AN atmosphere of coziness in your home.
Make it your aim to create an inviting, welcoming spot for your family; a haven with an aroma and look that is pleasing to the eye.
From Women Loving Well :
Cook things with pleasant aromas like homemade bread, pies, and cookies. Don’t wait to have a reason to make something special – do it simply to show love to your family. Invite your kids and/or hubby to cook along side of you – make memories in the kitchen – test tasting, being creative, laughing and loving. Remember the importance of dinner time around the table as a family.
Live out the fruit of the Spirit this week by showing
love, goodness and faithfulness to your family.
Grace Filled Moments
My Snippets Of Inspiration
Fall And Winter
Strangers And Pilgrims
Strangerspilgrimsonearth.blogspot.com
Creative Home Blogger
Tiny Owl Creative
Making Your Home A Haven means everything done within your home.
Bible Study : Mercy Is New
Sarah Jarrett
A Wise Women Builds Her Home
Norman Rockwell
Reading With Your Kids :
Shared from Club 31 Women,
Matthew Jacobson And His Sons
Open Your Doors And Let The Neighbors in.
Fix their favorite meals.
Chaos To Peace : Meal Planning frees up time for your family.
Family Time
My Snippets Of Inspiration :
Womenlivingwell.org from 2015
Mercy Is New
Week 4 Making Our Home A Haven : 2016
Women Living Well
Karen Ehman
Womenlivingwell.org
Story Time : Annie Of Green Gables
Modern Mrs. Darcy
Seasonal Homemaker
Kathi Lipp
Women Living Well : Years Past
A Home Should Be A Place Of Rest.
The Encouraging Home :
I am lying on the couch where I have been almost all day. It’s been one of those days where everything move I make hard. I took a shower earlier and ended up sitting in the tube because I got too dizzy to move. Then I couldn’t get out of the tub. Coughing. The non-stop cough I often have. It makes me nauseated as well. I barely got Danny off this morning. Barely got up when he got home.
It’s Been A Very Busy Day/ Happy / Day 11 September 11, 2020
It wouldn’t be right to start this post and not REMEMBER SEPTEMBER 11, 2001
NEVER FORGOTTEN. ALWAYS REMEMBERED. GOD BLESS AMERICA
I was up way before Danny this morning. I woke up around 5 AM and couldn’t go back to sleep.
Not much caffeine but I did start with a Chai Latte in my extra large mug.
MOO!
Then I did some Bible Study
Ran the dishwasher.
And Got Danny up after his alarm went off 2xs.
Baby Girl had trouble getting up as well.
Danny had his Cappuccino. He checked his email. Grabbed his lunch, gave me a QUICK KISS and out the door he went.
Instead of going back to bed I got dressed and started cleaning the kitchen floor.
While the floor was drying I continued reading in the Bible.
I downloaded everything for the Proper Human DIet Summit that was starting at 1 PM Eastern Time. Noon Central Time. It was being hosted by Dr Ken D Berry And His Wife Nurse Neisha Berry (Neisha Loves It)
I also had to load ZOOM since I seldom use it.
After I made sure I could log into the summit I went for a walk in the misty rain. The hot and very humid rain. Waiting for cooler temperatures. Then I took a shower and Started watching the summit. I admit, I got out my other computer and use it while listening at times.
Danny got home around 4: 45 PM.
During one of the lives.
It poured again.
Waiting for Danny to get home. Family Time.
That would be wonderful. LOL
Danny had some GREAT NEW. He will be OFF NOT ONE WEEK BUT 2 WEEKS September 21 through October 4 I PRACTICALLY INSISTED. I have been planing at least a week for the last week. The choices were : KISSIMMEE OR AVON PARK/SEBRING
We need to videotape AMTRAK. We were in Kissimmee in March. We have NEVER BEEN TO AVON PARK /SEBRING together.
So I asked Danny if he had decided which one? “FOLKSTON”
He was serious. FOLKSTON ,GEORGIA A great choice. But not now. COVID 19 and traveling OUT OF STATE AND MOST IMPORTANTLY We still need to get the AC on my car fixed. There is a long story as to why it hasn’t been done yet. Danny promised to let me know where he wants to go this WEEKEND. I NEED TO RENT A PLACE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
We leave for VACATION in a little over a week. WHERE TO? DESIGNATION UNDECIDED!!!! COME ON DANNY.
AS far as eating right today: I have yet to break my fast. It is now 8:26 PM. Last Meal was around this time last night. For Once I haven’t been thinking about food all day. Til Now.
Thursday, Day 10 / Staying Upbeat Under Trying Times/ Eating Right We got some rain today and that help lift my spirits. The photo of me was taken several years ago at the shop at Lake Kissimmee State Park. We were all taking a break. It was another 90 plus degree day. We hadn’t had a break in temperature nor any real rain in months. It started pouring. Someone handed me an umbrella. I didn’t want it. I wanted to feel every bit of the rain. Before I knew it Danny was singing and I was dancing in the rain.
I got excited this morning when the RANGER STATION radio’d that they were bringing our conex over. I blurted out “You mean, we are finally getting an enclosed building here”. The radio was suddenly quiet. Danny got on and I could tell by his voice he wasn’t happy. ” No! It’s not for us”. “It’s for the bunkhouse”. My comment. “OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!! What more could I say? ON THE AIR. OVER THE RADIO? Suddenly my phone started beeping. The Ranger Station apologizing. Danny texted. 2 Other staff texted and said they were sorry WE WEREN’T GETTING OURS. That it wasn’t fair.
I handled it very well. I thanked everyone, except Danny. I was honest with him about how I felt. I EXPLODED. AND THEN I JUST LET IT GO.
Granted OUR VACATIONS ARE TRAIN VIEWINING AND FILMING ONES but We connect then and I need that.
ANOTHER DISAPPOINTMENT IN A LONG LINE OF PROMISES MADE AND PROMISES BROKEN. We are use to them…..
Granted, I would love a vacation by myself. Yet, When it comes down to it, I always want Danny there as well. My ideal vacation IS COLORADO and The MOUNTAINS.
The Following is from the post I wrote before this one.
Rolling Meadows Ranch has needed 2 STORAGE SHEDS HERE FOR YEARS. THEY NEEDED ONE FOR THE BUNKHOUSE AND THE WORKERS THERE.
WE NEED ONE AT THE HOUSE FOR WORK RELATED STUFF. Lawn mower. Tools. Oil, Generators. Gas. All of Danny’s work STUFF. ALL of mine. WE HAVE NEEDED A CLOSED IN SHED EVER SINCE WE FIRST MOVED TO ROLLING MEADOWS RANCH ALMOST 13 YEARS AGO.
It took us 6 YEARS to have them tear down the car port that was here way before we moved here. The car port that was here was dangerous. Pieces of it kept blowing off. It was an eye sore.
They did a good job when they put the new shed up. They finally put it up about 7 years ago. Only problem was, it was suppose to be closed in on the 2 sides. We were also suppose to get a medium size conex as well. That never happened. The money allotted for it was spent elsewhere. ALL STATE HOUSES ARE SUPPOSE TO HAVE A GARAGE. Most have a garage and a closed in shed. WE HAVE NEITHER.
OK : GETTING PAST THE SHEDS
Danny asked off for 2 weeks ASAP. The schedule came out and it looks like Danny could take off 2 weeks without hurting the park too much. It would only be 6 days because he is already off the rest. All of those are when there are more than one person working that shift. Granted, it doesn’t leave anyone IF someone gets sick but the managers.
Danny will be losing a lot of VACATION TIME again this years. More than any other because he hasn’t been able to take his allotted time off since Covid 19 started. We are waiting to hear if it will be OK’d OR not. We both feel that if OUR MANAGER’S can take a week off when they want to then we shouldn’t be penalized when we want time off. Danny has been working overtime a lot since March and April. On call a lot and he doesn’t get paid for that time. It was OK for awhile but it has gotten OLD.
No PAY INCREASE IN YEARS. I MEAN YEARS. Thankful to be working. Very thankful to have a state owned house to live it. Danny and I have MORE THAN MADE UP FOR LIVING HERE. WE DID THAT BEFORE WE EVER MOVED IN. That was 9 years ago THIS MONTH. We are very fortunate in many ways. We KNOW THAT.
EATING WELL: I am really trying to. I mentioned before that it’s really hard when you sense of smell is virtually gone and you can’t taste much either.
Chai Latte with chai tea, unsweetened Almond milk and coconut creambeef hot dogs and homemade relish. I made mine with zucchini instead of pasta and I didn’t have any garlic bread. RibeyesI didn’t have the mashed potatoes or the gravy. BBQ RIBS Collard Greens With Bacon
It hasn’t rained all day but it has felt like it. Sad thing is: we never got much as far as measurable amounts. Less than half an inch. We really need it here.
September 10, 2020 A Wet And Rainy Day In Our Neck Of The Woods
It was suppose to rain all day yesterday. We didn’t get a drop. It was suppose to rain all day today. So far, we have less than an inch. A lot less.
I can seldom see outside any more from some of the windows. When we wake up the humidly from outside and the AC make the condensation really bad. All day long.Collier Farm Road : Our hour is one mile from Camp Mack Road. We had one day when it rain. We were so dry, that a few hours later, there was no sign of water.
Nothing exciting has happened today. But then, nothing exciting has happened in Our Neck Of The Woods And Rolling Meadows Ranch in a long, long time. Except for one thing. It is really a small thing yet it’s huge to Danny and I. It made up HAPPY. It also made us FURIOUS.
This is not the one we have. Ours is blue but it is a lot smaller.
Rolling Meadows Ranch has needed 2 STORAGE SHEDS HERE FOR YEARS. THEY NEEDED ONE FOR THE BUNKHOUSE AND THE WORKERS THERE.
WE NEED ONE AT THE HOUSE FOR WORK RELATED STUFF. Lawn mower. Tools. Oil, Generators. Gas. All of Danny’s work STUFF. ALL of mine. WE HAVE NEEDED A CLOSED IN SHED EVER SINCE WE FIRST MOVED TO ROLLING MEADOWS RANCH ALMOST 13 YEARS AGO.
It took us 6 YEARS to have them tear down the car port that was here way before we moved here. The car port that was here was dangerous. Pieces of it kept blowing off. It was an eye sore.
They did a good job when they put the new shed up. They finally put it up about 7 years ago. Only problem was, it was suppose to be closed in on the 2 sides. We were also suppose to get a medium size conex as well. That never happened. The money allotted for it was spent elsewhere. ALL STATE HOUSES ARE SUPPOSE TO HAVE A GARAGE. Most have a garage and a closed in shed. WE HAVE NEITHER.
I have photos all over of the old shed and them building the current one but do you think I can find them to post here. LOL.
The Backyard at the BUNKHOUSE.
The Bunkhouse from our yard.
We are very glad the the bunkhouse got a small conex. They still need something bigger. We live here full time. We have lived at Rolling Meadows Ranch almost 13 YEARS. WE NEED A CLOSED IN BUILDING.
Yesterday, I focused on tidying – today I will focus on cleaning. With things picked up, this will go much more smoothly and even quicker! If you’d like to join in – make a list of the areas that need your attention in cleaning today or jot down a few items of our own for today instead. Whatever is most needed in your home. What is on your list today?
It’s Been A Very Dark And Gloomy Day Here On Rolling Meadows Ranch
Wednesday, Day 9 : Health And Wellness/ It’s been a very dark and gloomy day. We need rain and it’s only drizzled. Feeling a bit better this morning. I could move without wanting to SCREAM.
Since I was up all night again, I went to bed around 9:30 this morning. I got Danny up and out the door. He was not in the best mood. In fact, I would not have been surprised if the park would have sent him home. They Didn’t. They needed him to badly. I did not let his mood ruin my morning like it usually does. After he left, I emptied the KITTY LITTER. That needed to be done 2 weeks ago.
I went for a very short walk. Considering how hard it’s been to PUSH me out the door….THAT WAS A MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENT. It was 79 degrees. Everything was saturated from the dew. It looked rain. I wanted it to pour while I was outside. It didn’t. Just drizzled.
I walked to the end of our driveway and to the right a little ways.
At least the kitchen Seems brighter. More cheerful.
Wore myself out taking a shower but at least it made me feel better.
SHOW UP SEPTEMBER CHALLENGE | Show Up for YOURSELF! ( HEALTH AND WELLNESS CHALLENGE ) https://youtu.be/Rc9lJ0DnhAU
Not the most appetizing photo but it was really good. I was planning on just eating my hamburger plain, but once again I just couldn’t . My taste buds and sense of smell are still a huge issue. I have trouble eating when I can’t smell it or taste it. WHAT DID I DO.? I took a can of GREEN CHILI Sauce and poured it over the top . Just as I have been doing for awhile now.
I have expensive cuts of meat and am drowning them in sauces I normally wouldn’t.
Wellness is an active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a healthy and fulfilling life. Wellness is more than being free from illness, it is a dynamic process of change and growth. “…a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.”
My fourth goal for 2020 is to make our home a haven of love, rest, and connection. I have a picture in mind of what that will look like and feel like for me, but in order to know I have achieved the goal in the end, I need to find ways to accomplish this. […]
Most of all you have to BE YOURSELF.
Don’t try and be like someone else.
Be Yourself.
Don’t try to copy what they do.
Be Yourself.
Do what makes you feel good.
Be Yourself.
Work on things in your life that you feel you need to but
Always be Yourself.
You Can Challenge Yourself But You Can’t Always Make The Body Perform/ Day 8/By Sarah This is not the same mom and twins. This SINGLE baby was born 2 weeks ago. The twins were born the beginning of last week.
The health and wellness challenge has helped my mood this past week. As bad as I felt today, my mood was positive. Most of the time.
I had planned on going for a short walk when I first got up this morning. If not before Danny got up then after he left for work. That just didn’t happen. It was one of those days I had trouble getting out of bed. Every move I made hurt. Stand up only hurt worse.
As bad as I was hurting I still took time out to appreciate the deer that came visiting this morning. They always delight me.
These Photos were taken around 7 AM. I was getting Danny ‘s lunch ready plus fixing him his CAPPUCINO.
This baby is not one of the twins.
Sorry the photos aren’t very good. Honestly, when I took them I thought it was just my eyes not focusing right.I was in need of a soothing hot drink. I had a huge CUP of Chai Latte.
Somedays It’s just harder than others. I spent most of the day in bed. AC turned way down.
I forced myself up around 3 PM. Baby Girl was out off food. I had forgotten to add more to her bowl this morning.
Danny said it was suppose to rain all day. It looked like it this morning. Did It Rain. NOPE. Not A Drop.
Danny never ate last night. That is frustrating because I usually don’t eat the same thing he does. I don’t eat PASTA. Or Bread.
Monday- I Got Up. Does That Count?
I had some hot tea while Danny was getting ready. I made him his Cappuccino.
His Cappuccino was fixed in a large to go mug.
Today was hard to get going. I couldn’t sleep last night. Danny didn’t go to bed until after 5. I knew I would never get much sleep if I laid down then so I just stayed up.
I always make the bed but I don’t always make it good.
I got Danny off by 7:45 AM. I went to bed around 8:30 and slept soundly (for Me). I woke up around 1 PM and started to get up. I never made it. I climbed back in and didn’t wake up until the work radio went off at 2 PM.
I forced myself to get up. Made the bed.
I answered my texts from a close friend. Did a few things around the house and waited for Danny to get home.
How many of you watch you hubby’s come home every day. I watch him leave in the morning as well.
I know I have around 10 minutes from the time he calls of to the time he pulls into the driveway.
Grandpa’s Home.
I am closing for now. Nothing happened today worth posting about but I promised to post everyday. I just don’t feel well. Hugs Sarah
Labor Day 2020 will occur on Monday, September 7. Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers and is traditionally observed on the first Monday in September. It was created by the labor movement in the late 19th century and became a federal holiday in 1894. Labor Day weekend also symbolizes the end of summer for many Americans, and is celebrated with parties, street parades and athletic events.
Why Do We Celebrate Labor Day?
Labor Day, an annual celebration of workers and their achievements, originated during one of American labor history’s most dismal chapters.
In the late 1800s, at the height of the Industrial Revolution in the United States, the average American worked 12-hour days and seven-day weeks in order to eke out a basic living. Despite restrictions in some states, children as young as 5 or 6 toiled in mills, factories and mines across the country, earning a fraction of their adult counterparts’ wages.
People of all ages, particularly the very poor and recent immigrants, often faced extremely unsafe working conditions, with insufficient access to fresh air, sanitary facilities and breaks.
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