Sunday, July 1, 2018

Thankful Sunday, July 1, 2018

I haven't checked in for a while, so here are some of the things that have been occupying my time.

We've been picking cherries. 


We've been harvesting and freezing cherries from our sour cherry tree and I have the cherry-stained hands to prove it. We were a little late, so we didn't get as many as we had hoped, but there are some in the freezer.  For the prospect of cherry pies ahead, I am thankful.

 
We hosted a picnic for the people I work with and their families.


We had good food and a relaxed time visiting with friends and their families. As a dark cloud approached, everyone hustled and we got inside with the food before the downpour started. It was great teamwork. For this fun afternoon, I am thankful.


Ward had surgery.


Ward had surgery this week. He was in and out in a day and is recovering well although his activities are limited for a while. Times have changed. When his father had this same surgery years ago, he was in the hospital for a week. For Ward's successful surgery, I am thankful.

Uncle Billy shared cucumbers.

Uncle Billy and Aunt Martha shared cucumbers from their garden with us. I made a cold cucumber soup with them which has been refreshing to have on these days of oppressive heat. For the gift from the garden and the cool house to enjoy them in I am thankful.