A New & Improved Mo

Yesterday I had less than one hour's notice that BGF Faye and her sister Pat were being baptised at the church, and I was included if so inclined. I called the boys and told them, tried reaching the Big Guy, and hurriedly put on something I hoped would be modest for a dunking.

Our church does a full immersion baptism, in front of the congregation. I was able to video Faye & Pat's baptism, and Faye's daughter took a picture of mine. Okay, the pictures weren't that great, sorry Elisa!

Faye, Pat and I have made the journey into faith about the same time, and it was fitting to be baptised together. We wanted to be baptised as "our choice", which symbolised our new commitment to faith.

The congregation was asked to stay after the last service. They all visited for about half an hour until we showed up. I guess they can tell we were the baptise-ees because we were holding towels, ya think? Big Guy's mother was there, and I asked her to stay and witness my baptism. The first person who congratulated me was the woman I replaced in my job at the airport, she is doing very well at 80+. The next person who congratulated me was someone else I worked with in the same building at the old terminal, he had taken diet classes with Dad.

All in all, a great day for us! We wanted to be baptised before Faye heads off to Seattle for her tests on Friday. She is having some problems with dizziness and headaches, so it can't come too soon for us.

Faye, Pastor Eric and Pat.

Hope you all had a great weekend - happy birthday Marge - love to all - Mo

Oh, I almost forgot! Heather is planning on getting married next June, so I hope that she will be able to have the ceremony on this very deck! She had originally wanted it at her da's house, and I told her I would not do a lick of work out there, I had sweat my last drop out there! So, hopefully she will see reason, and have it at this venue! It will be so beautiful when it is done!
Also, just to let you know, I have become basically a "shut in" since this new episode with my health. I did get out on my birthday for a short time, but have been enjoying the view from my living room pretty much ever since! Thank goodness it's such a pretty view, huh! Love to you both, and yours, t

I don't know how you get all those pictures on at once, Mo! Well, here's some interesting things going on in my garden...my double black hollyhocks are doing great, but I also have just the single ones. The red/pink holly is a new addition in the garden, something God, birds and bee's gave me. The little cherry tomato's are struggling, I don't know why. This is our first pick! Sad, huh?

So, I haven't really been doing anything. Have had some horrible complications due to a diet addition, and have now edited that thing out of my diet! So, hopefully, I will feel better! But, the heat is just whooping my butt!!! So, I guess I won't get to go visit Margi or Ryan this weekend, sorry!!! I hope you have had a wonderful birthday, though, Margi! Will come and see you when the temperatures are lower, is that o-k?? I will post another pic when I am done here, it will obviously be the progress of our new deck. I can't hardly wait for it to be finished!

Hope all are well, and that Faye is doing better! Prayers are being said for her. More latter, t

HIGHER!

The universal language of children. My weekend, self-explanatory......

Being a grandmother is a blessing - love to all - Mo

Time Out!

I just found out my best friend of almost 35 years may have an aneurysm! Her sight in her right eye has been steadily decreasing (she is completely blind in her left eye), her hearing has been fading, she's been a touch irritable, etc. Tests in Seattle came back with the possible diagnosis of an aneurysm. She will be undergoing more tests soon - today I hope!

I think I'm in a wee bit of shock.....

Yesterday, I took Marilyn out to lunch, as it was the anniversary of our dear friend Byrdeen's death. I'm still dealing with my co-worker's death, doing better there thank you, but this is a bit much. All I can hope and pray for is a good diagnosis, surgery and recovery. If you are so inclined, please pray for healing for Faye. Mo

Garden Close-Ups

I had to try out my new cheap-o camera the other day - and found the best picture taking of flowers is close to sundown. Here are a few pictures - enjoy!

I love this day lily - it looks like a creamcicle, doesn't it?

My roses didn't fare very well from the harsh winter, and promise! they will NOT be replanted....at least for now!

My hollyhocks are all growing next to my Hawthorne tree - a nice combination. Stay tuned for the "big picture", so to speak!

These Bells of Ireland remind me of an owl - can you see his face? Take care - love to all - Mo