It has been a rest and recovery afternoon on the prairie today. I had two guests overnight Saturday night, six guests during the afternoon Sunday and four overnight guests Sunday night. The last one left a little before noon today.
I took a long nap this afternoon. I’m not used to being around others 24/7 and I was exhausted. Still a bit tired this afternoon but I will go to bed early this evening and by tomorrow I should be back to normal.
I have done several loads of laundry today. I have the sheets all washed and need to get them put back on the beds. My sister is coming with her daughter and two of her children this weekend so will use the beds again then. Good thing I have all week to rest and recover so I can be good to go when they get here.
We had a fabulous reunion Sunday. It was so good to see the six women that came and to get to give and receive so many hugs. We all felt like our souls received much needed nourishment and attention. We had a sharing circle and each woman updated us on their lives. We hadn’t been together as a group for over 10 years so we had a lot to catch up on. Many tears were shared, much laughter was shared, and the room was full of love and light. I truly feel the world would be a whole different place if each person had a sacred circle of trusted friends they could share their souls with.
I fixed dinner Saturday night, breakfast, lunch and dinner for Sunday and then breakfast on Monday. Reminded me of my retreat days. I kept the meals simple and it was easy. I don’t think I forgot to serve anything but I haven’t fully checked my refrigerator yet. I’m known to make something and forgetting to serve it.
The baby chickens are growing fast. They will need to be moved to a larger pen this week. I will get one set up for them tomorrow. Don’t have the energy to do it today. I didn’t call around to see if I could find more chicks today so will try to do that tomorrow. If I can’t find any, the guy I bought these from is coming back to Emporia March 10 so I will get 20 more then. The chicks will only be two weeks apart and will be fairly easy to mix flocks in a couple of weeks.
We got some high wind and rain last night. I slept through most of it. Two of the women stayed over an extra night as they didn’t want to drive home through the storm. South of here got the more severe stuff. I was grateful we missed that.
I may have a newsletter for Pioneer Bluffs to stuff later this week if it gets printed in time. Kathy will be here Sunday or Monday so I can’t do it the following week. We will see how this unfolds and if I do it.
I don’t have anything on my schedule this week except for getting the house ready for Kathy and her gang. Thankfully I had to clean the house for the reunion this weekend so won’t have to do too much more cleaning.
The house is feeling big and empty this evening. It was nice to have all the bedrooms used last night and a full house. I appreciate the silence this afternoon and am allowing it to be without turning on the TV or music.
I got rid of a tub full of shawls and blankets I had knitted a long time ago. It is nice to empty one more tote. I also gave away several sets of tea towels and a bunch of dish rags. They don’t do anyone any good sitting in a tote in my storage room. Good to have them gone.
Sitting with a full heart and tired body this evening. It is so amazing to be heard, understood and cared for by others. This journey through life can be hard at times and it sure helps to have others by your side.
Grateful for the love and friendship that was shared this weekend, grateful for the trust and support of my friends, and grateful for the silence on the prairie this evening.