FEELS LIKE MAINE

I don't think the weather could be any better than it was yesterday and this morning in Central Kentucky. We are having the most wonderful cool mornings and evenings and the rest of the day is sunny and pleasant. We can think back on these days this coming January and February. Walks have been especially enjoyable. I've even been able to get Taffy out for her walks after the other four go on their walks, because it remains comfortably cool. I've had wonderful opportunities to meet and talk with neighbors on these walks and also enjoy all the latest critters and wildflowers along the way.

Some of my neighbors and I have been recently discussing flower gardens, trees and such. We're even beginning to share some of our flowers. I'll be a real gardener before you know it. As soon as I manage the time, I've got some more planting to do. I'm currently trying to either find or grow a Mimosa tree. My neighbor, Dawn, has been successful growing one from seed. If I could, I'd like to find a small tree to plant. I don't think we'll be here long enough to wait the necessary amount of years to enjoy one that has to start from seed. I am, however, growing a cherry tree that way. It's currently in the fridge, per the instructions with the Cherry Tree Kit that Christina brought me back from Washington, D.C.

As always prior to the Fourth of July, I've been watching Wimbledon. Unfortunately, no Americans are left in either the men's or women's competition. Mardy Fish was the last American and he got beat by the defending champ, Raphael Nadal. England would sure enjoy it if Andy Murray, the lone Brit, could pull off the needed upsets and win the title. They've been desperate to win this ultimate British Open of tennis so to speak for so very long. In the past, it was always nice seeing one of the Williams sisters or Andre Agassi, or another American, win the tournament during the Fourth of July weekend. Rather fitting, I thought. But, not this year, I'm afraid. Although, I guess I need to check out how the Bryant Brothers are doing in doubles.

I enjoyed today's UpperRoom reading today. Reading in Colossians is always inspiring and uplifting for me. I'm somewhat amused because I just went to a health food store Tuesday evening to hear a holistic food speaker discuss how we could get more energy from the foods we eat. I'm always wanting to know how to be energized. It was a very informative presentation. This morning's peach smoothie with chia seeds is delicious, in fact. However, this mornings Bible reading reminded me that God gives us energy to accomplish His purposes for our lives. I can attest to this because when I am doing something that I feel like God is leading me to do, I actually feel energized and enthusiastic about getting it accomplished. Colossians 1:29 in Paul's writings expresses, "...I labor, struggling with all his energy, which so powerfully works in me". It is an awesome experience when we feel His energy, also referred to as His Holy Spirit, working through us.

I know I have a lot planned for today, so I'm gonna get going. I hope you are enjoying these beautiful summer days wherever you are. Take care and have a great day. Stay safe, luv, Susan