We had a beautiful sacred ceremony last night. We prepared ourselves for the work ahead of us over the next three months. It is time to go internal and find those areas inside that feel uncomfortable and then transform our relationship with them. We went outside and used the smudge stick to clear our energy of stuck places. We ended the ceremony by watching the moon rise. It was huge, bright orange and amazing. I slept better last night than I have for a long time.
I have had another productive day. I got the yard mowed up today. I did a bit of it last night and finished it this morning. Jason came out and he and Jim did the weed whacking while I mowed. Nice to have that project crossed off the list.
I got the iron painting done. The only thing left to paint is the posts in the swing set if I decide to do that. Not sure yet. They are taking the swings down tomorrow so it will be easy painting if I decide to do that tomorrow afternoon. We will see how the day goes and if I have the energy to do so. There are marks on the posts where the wind blows the swings into the posts. They would look better painted up but not sure I will get that done.
Got the outside of the windows on the lower level washed. We have barn swallows that live down there and the windows are usually a mess. The swallows have migrated away so maybe the windows will stay clean until Saturday evening. Still need to do the upstairs windows in the living room, dining room and kitchen.
Tomorrow Jason, Melissa, her mother and the preacher and his wife are coming out to get things ready. They are doing some decorating, removing the swings, and helping me set up tables for the lunch and dinner. Let the preparations begin!
Tony is acting better each day. He is eating more and acting more like himself. We have to give him wet cat food each meal to get him to eat enough before we can give him his insulin. Jim isn’t too happy with that as the wet food is much more expensive. That cat is becoming an expensive dependent. Too bad we can’t deduct him and claim him as a child on our taxes.
I keep going over my list for Saturday making sure I haven’t forgotten anything. I will make the potato salad and deviled eggs tomorrow so they will be ready. Still haven’t decided if I am going to bake a chocolate cake or not. We will see how the day goes. I’m really trying not to have so much food left over this event. I usually way over order food. Not sure how many I am feeding for dinner so not sure what to prepare. Have a feeling we may have lots fewer than expected so will have lots of left overs. I hate running out of food so will deal with left overs if needed.
Dropped my blood pressure again today. It only went down to 100/50 today. It is taking its time to come back up. Sure wish I knew what was causing that. Guess I will call the doctor sometime soon if it continues doing this. It seems to happen the most when I am active and then get hot. I get light headed and then a touch nauseous. Sitting down and resting is the fix. After a bit I can drink something. I’m pretty good about getting 100 oz of water down a day so don’t think I am getting dehydrated.
The girls are really slowing down laying eggs. Only getting between 12 – 16 a day right now. Won’t be long and I will be lucky to get 2 – 4. Next cool snap should bring on their molting. I need to get their coop cleaned out next week so they have fresh straw when their molting begins.
Tomorrow will be fun as we start the wedding preparations. I’m really getting excited for the festivities on Saturday. It is always a good day when all my kids are here and we are together. It is an extra special day to welcome Melissa, Dylan, and Cody into my family. I gain a daughter and two grandchildren Saturday!
Grateful for the Fall Equinox Ceremony last night, grateful the iron painting is done, and grateful for Jason’s help getting the yard ready.