Jean's Comment's: "Freedom Means So Much To Even The Birds"

Jean's Comment's: "Freedom Means So Much To Even The Birds":                             I managed to get another bird in flight. 4-7-2018 Perryton, TX   This picture was taken a couple of days ag...

"Freedom Means So Much To Even The Birds"

                            I managed to get another bird in flight. 4-7-2018 Perryton, TX

 

This picture was taken a couple of days ago of the sun setting. I was going to post it then, but another one came up so I used it. I wanted to show another lucky shot of a bird in flight. I haven't seen the sun at all today. The weather today has been sold, windy, and hazy. Snow and sleet has been predicted for the week-end. This always happens right after Easter in the Texas Panhandle. We are praying it won't be bad enough to kill the fruit. The trees were loaded with blossoms, and I sprayed them for worm-free fruit. At least we have to get the trees ready to produce even if we don't have any.

I took my friend to the Center today for lunch. She remembered several people there from when she used to live here. It was good for her to reunite with old friends and acquaintances. The lunch was good also. After lunch we drove around and did some investigating on apartments. I was shocked at how many empty places we found. I'm not sure of the reason, because usually it's hard to find a place to live. My friend is considering moving back here, but it's not definite. She has a pretty tough choice to make. She really needs our prayers. This is going on her third week of being in Perryton, and she has attended church both Sundays. We plan to do some more dinning tomorrow evening with the Widower's group depending on the weather. I will be fixing lunch one day for her also, and will invite another friend or two.

 

I have had my blessing already today. I'm so excited about a granddaughter who is just twenty years old, but is graduating from college next month. She has been offered a management job for a big city with a very good starting salary. She has two more interviews to do with other cities before she accepts. Everyone knows the anxiety of a young person finishing college as to what their future might be. I was so thankful that God didn't lose any time answering her prayer. I am sure she will make the right choice, but she will take her time in choosing.

 

Although I have had a full day of enjoyable activity I am still always lonely when I stay home at nigh without anyone to talk to. It never seems to get easier. I so much want to put my arms around my husband, and tell him how much I have missed him these last five years. Only the tears help us get through the lonely times. God wipes our tears away, and then I feel better. It takes a deep determination to carry on. Also I see so many others who are in the same situation as myself. We know we are not alone. We support one another, and share our burdens, How great our God is, and how grateful I am for His Almighty power.

God Bless

Myrtle Jean Sharp

Jean's Comment's: "I Love Surprises"

Jean's Comment's: "I Love Surprises":                    The dead plant stump that sprouted new growth. 4-5-2018 Perryton, TX   This is the plant I mentioned a few days ago ...

"I Love Surprises"

                   The dead plant stump that sprouted new growth. 4-5-2018 Perryton, TX

 

This is the plant I mentioned a few days ago that had completely died. I had cut off all the dead leaves, and finally all the limbs clear back to the stump of the plant. I watered, fertilized, and even talked to the plant, but nothing ever happened. This plant was a special one from the tropics. I had been so amused with it every since Chuck bought it. It did well for most of the summer, then it began to slowly die. Nothing we could do would revive it. Chuck was going to trash it, but I asked him to let me try a little longer. That's when I cut everything off clear to the bark. After a few months I told Chuck to go ahead and take it to the dumpster. As he was preparing to do that he noticed this tiny bump with a split showing a bit of green. We both were excited, and started giving it extra special attention. Each day we rush to check how much more green we can see. I took this picture today, and will continue to post until the plant has made it to the beauty stage.

It looks like I will be making peach pies tomorrow. Chuck brought me a quart of Amish Wedding peach pie filling. It stresses no corn syrup, or no artificial coloring. This is the Chuck I talk about being all original. He thinks the Amish people are smart earthlings. No one can deny they are quite simple, and do not want any changes made in their culture. They find no reason to change like other human beings. There is enough filling for at least two pies. That is not a good dessert for my diet. I'm sure most of the pies will go in the freezer for when we have company.

I brought my friend from Oklahoma over today for a long visit. It was very nice, and I believe most important that we make this connection, although neither of us really planned it. I will be taking her to the Center with me tomorrow for lunch. Neither of us know at this time what God has in store for her. It is obvious that there has to be a change somewhere. Always it's when I'm least expecting it that something drastic happens, but always for the good. God never fails, and I have had this friend on my prayer list for some time now. I never expected this would be part of my request, but we never question God. I have some plans made for later with her, but never know if they will materialize or not. I really hope they will because I feel so positive about this venture as I see it now. I believe many times people miss the plan of God by not being serious enough with their request. They want it to happen their way, but that is never going to happen. God's way is my way, always.

God Bless

Myrtle Jean Sharp

Jean's Comment's: Jean's Comment's: "Surprised But Not Surprised"

Jean's Comment's: Jean's Comment's: "Surprised But Not Surprised": Jean's Comment's: "Surprised But Not Surprised" :              My son, Chuck, inside plant starter. Tomato plants growing....

"Hungry For Fresh Vegetables"

                  The rhubarb plant is doing great. Pie awaiting. 4-4-2018 Perryton TX

The plants in the garden are growing fast now. This rhubarb plant is nearly ready to cut for making pies. The asparagus sprouts will be ready in a few days. My work is just beginning. I think I can get back in the groove pretty soon. If only the wind would stop blowing so hard I might be ready now. With so many things I needed to do today I didn't get to work any in the yard. A long list of groceries kept me shopping for over an hour. I had to make a visit to the bank, and pay some bills. Then a friend called and talked for over an hour. It was a busy, but fruitful day. I did my laundry, and cleaned my house. Hopefully I can do as much tomorrow. With all the other things I needed to do I missed the luncheon at the Center today. Will certainly plan to be there Friday.  

I am rejoicing for so many good things going on in my life at this time. Every day is a day of expectations for good news. I go to bed each night wanting to hurry up and go to sleep so I can awake to a new day. I call this time in my live reaping a plentiful harvest. God is so good and I can never thank Him enough.  

I just now got a call from a friend who I haven't seen in several years. She has moved to another state, and has come back to Perryton to visit her daughter. She will be coming to see me tomorrow. The last time I talked to her she said she was never coming back to Perryton. I could not hear her well so I don't know exactly why she is here, but she did say she had been here two weeks. She hadn't been able to reach me, but I have been gone a lot. I will be glad to see her, and hope she is alright. I'm still rejoicing in the Lord. Hopefully I can take her to the luncheon with me Friday. I need to hurry and fix some food before I go to bed so I can have something for lunch tomorrow. I do have to work in the morning. 

I must add that the news today has been little for me since I've been busy, but maybe I can catch up before I go to bed. Maybe the Lord wants me to take a break from a lot of bad stuff that's been making the news for so long. I am not worried because He is in control. I will eat, drink, and be merry till He comes. “Thank you Lord for this wonderful day, and I hope to see you soon.”

God Bless

Myrtle Jean Sharp

Jean's Comment's: "Surprised But Not Surprised"

Jean's Comment's: "Surprised But Not Surprised":              My son, Chuck, inside plant starter. Tomato plants growing. 4-3-2018 Perryton, TX Since I have been cleaning my son's...