Better Late Than Never

Better Late Than Never - MRI Results

I was supposed to get a phone call on Friday, but didn't get news until Saturday... All clear! I have a healthy brain! Hallelujah!

I do have a little sinusitis, but that's small potatoes, if you ask me. Still not sure the why or wherefore of my odd symptoms, but I'm feeling quite a bit better, and it is good to rule out such things as problems with your brain.

Exhale.

Better Late Than Never - Me. Blogging.

Sorry I've been absent. I kind of just let my brain take a break last week. And oooohhhhhh... Did I ever need it. Thanks for hanging in there with me.

Better Late Than Never - The Garden

We finally finished planting the last of the garden yesterday morning. How did the middle of June come so fast? Last year we had it all in by Memorial Day weekend, and that was a little late. This year, with odd weather and busy schedules, we're even more late.

Oh well.

The seeds are planted.

Here's hoping we weren't too late!

Better Late Than Never - Father's Day

I was mildly prepared for Father's Day. I had purchased cards for Mr. Blue Eyes and my father-in-law, and had taken a moment to think about my dad as I did so. Thought about how I still have a card in the drawer that I bought for him a long time ago and never gave him before he died. I wish I would have given it to him at some point, but if wishes were horses... Anyhow, I know my dad knew how much I love him.

I really was at peace with not having Dad here with us for Father's Day this year. My heart swells when I think of him in heaven, and thankfully the grieving stage has passed. However, as I sat in church yesterday morning and listened to three young high school girls sing the song Homage by Z. Randall Stroope, a tribute to fathers, I found myself with tears streaming down my face, very much on the verge of weeping. Some lyrics...

Inside the doorway, fleeting mem'ries burn
and fragile silence speaks at every turn
Remember me as I remember you
the muted laughter that our eyes once knew

Out of his strength, I now have life
Out of his tears, I now have joy
And out of his soul, I now see God
Heart sing softly, softly to me

If you'd like to listen to the entire choral arrangement -- and please do, it is beautiful -- you can do so here.

Now you must excuse me while I go sob happy, thankful tears in the corner.

Comments

[Catw]

I am so glad to hear that you have the all clear on anything worse than sinus.

Enjoy your longest day of the year :-)

[Terri M.]

Glad to hear you are ok. Sometimes,wierd things are just that: "wierd" and have no explanation. Well, lets hope for happy gardens. I hoed mine that other morning (Father's day morning!), glad I did with all this rain. Hope to see you and the kiddos again soon. God's blessings.

[Tauna]

Relief RELIEF!!!!
You've been on my mind and in my heart.
Glad that the MRI was negative.

Now get some rest and enjoy some sunshine.

My "better late than nevers" are about the same.
I planted a couple of cantalope too, I think all the neighbors are laughing.

[beth]

Answered prayer! Its so wonderful to hear good news! And to see you blogging!

[Jan]

Just found your blog through Julie's blog (another chance ranch) and love it! Praise God your MRI is clear! I'm Jan. It's great to meet you!

[Flying Jae's Mom]

So glad to hear that you are okay! I hope you are able to catch up on some much needed rest very soon!

[Michelle]

So happy that your mri results were so good!!!!!!!! : )