This is a random post of some things I have recently learned in no particular order.

Office ~ we decided to move my office from its cramped quarters downstairs to a wonderful room-to-breathe space upstairs. It’s an empty nest corner bedroom, nestled in next to the trees. I now actually have windows to look out and stretch my eyes. If I look just so, all I see is the lush green of the trees and our little dirt back alley. I could almost imagine that I am in the country. I’ve learned change of perspective is not only good, but sometimes necessary.

Computers ~ I love my computer and I hate my computer. Sometimes in the same nano-second. Enough said!

Dogs ~ even short-haired dogs create a lot of dirt!!!! I have never claimed to be a good housekeeper, but I do my best. In the process of cleaning out yet another closet, I was surprised appalled by the amount of dog hair in the way back! Of course we have had the dog for  over two years and I have not seen the “way back” of the closet  since we got him. I have learned that dogs produce just as much dirt as they do unconditional love, but they are worth it.

Garden ~ gardening in Florida in the summer is not fun. Mom and I gave it a shot, but it’s kind of like trying to have a Northern garden in the winter snow. So we will stay inside and plan our fall/winter garden.

Library ~ it had been so long since I had been to the library… years… that I had been “deleted”. Sad. But now I have my fancy dancy blue library card and am having fun… feels like I am in school again or a mom with young kids. I have learned that you are never too old to learn and have fun.

Jaxson ~ I spent an unexpected 3 days with Jaxson and his parents last month. Have I told you how much I love this kid?

He is so much fun. I just love his personality.

I came home with my heart full, a few dozen photos and the stomach flu. Despite the  sharing of germs, I have learned grandchildren are the BEST!

Relationships ~ relationships that encourage and build up are the ones to put your energies into. I am learning that takes thought, energy, time and a preferring of the other.

Dad ~ Two years ago yesterday our family made the very difficult decision to place Dad in the hospital and then in the care of a nursing facility.  What began as a “couple of months to live”  state of mind, became a roller coaster of good days and bad days for the past two years. I have days when I really don’t like it. I have days when I am so grateful for the “extra” time God has given us. And for the people we have met because of Dad’s circumstances.

I recently listened to a couple cassette tapes (remember those) of Dad’s preaching. I have learned that God works all things together for good.

Gifts ~ Mike works as a counselor for the Table Rock Ranch boys camp in Montana each year. {One day I will have some photos of the camp to share with you} This year Veronica was able to join him and now they are enjoying a time of fun and relaxation before heading home this week. One day at the ranch, a storm came through and Veronica took this photo.

Isn’t that amazing?! Veronica said it was a full rainbow. She just couldn’t get it all in the photograph. I have learned that God gives us gifts everyday, if we just slow down and open our eyes.

Consequences ~ This isn’t a great photo, but this year I decided to put up a feeder to attract birds. I think this is what you do when you pass the fifty mark. Anyways, birds came, but so did the rats. I learned I dislike rats more than I like birds.

I have learned that I apperciate you, my blogland community, very much. Each one of you is a gift to me.

May your week be one filled with gifts from His hand, gifts that teach you something wonderful.