Grateful for things hoped for

This picture shows Marty's first attempt with a play gym. It took him a few more weeks before he figured it out.

A friend of mine called to ask for prayer today. I love to pray with friends over the phone. It's one of my "callings."

Picasso and Missie have six eggs in their nest box, though I'm doubtful any of them are fertile. Perhaps the newer ones could be and it just doesn't show up yet when I examine the eggs. Please say a prayer for Picasso and Missie to figure it all out. There is no evening course for birdie sex-ed at the community college.

Treasure is getting poofy, which makes me think she might lay eggs. Last year She and Berry killed their babies in the nest box (which was shocking) so they also need much prayer. In the animal kingdom there are many things that seem shocking when looking through human eyes. It could well be that Treasure and Berry knew that something wasn't right with the babies and did what they are programed to do. I pray for wisdom for myself to give them everything they need to be comfortable here and continue with healthy well nurtured babies.

I am grateful for my friend known as "Joyful" and the blessed phone conversation we had together yesterday. She is like a healing balm to my soul.

I am grateful for the exceptionally cool weather this summer. My electric bills are manageable when I don't turn on the air conditioner.

I am grateful for the hope I have in God. I am trusting God to get me through some difficult things physically, financially, and emotionally.

I am grateful that my life is not valued by my resume' but rather, my heart.

GratefulJoy