Better Is Good.......

     I am feeling so much better. That's good in my book. :)  It has been so much like spring the past few days. This is Monday evening's sunset photos.

 Every direction the skies were very colorful.  Don't you love pink clouds?

 At the very last of the sun dropping in the horizon, you get some nice yellow clouds. Beautiful.  While I was not feeling well, my Teddy Bear cleaned out the front flowerbed for me.  That just made me feel blessed with that good man.  So today, it's off to the grocery, food shopping. You all know I do not like to food shop, but getting out is going to feel great.
   Hope you are all well. Wishing you a great Wednesday. Can you believe spring is this Friday. Oh happy day !  XO

Blue Skies....

  It's Sunday and the skies are blue. This is a true spring like day. Started off with a mere glaze of frost. But the sun came up and now this.  Here it is so nice and I am under the weather...blah!

 You can see all the way to the farm over a mile away. So no fog or haze.  It is a pretty day, to be enjoyed. I want to go out , walk the yard. Calling the lawn people tomorrow, to get in on the early crab grass treatments.

I love our pine trees. I have always love the smell of pine, the look of the dark green against a blue sky. Soon the tips will make little crosses in time for Easter. An oddity that I find fascinating.
  I became ill on Wednesday. Just was able to eat some oatmeal and toast this morning. I could not believe I stayed well and healthy all winter and then get sick when I am ready to get to those flowerbeds. Other than my lower back hurting, I am feeling better.  So I need to do a few things today...you all know how stuff seems to pile up, when you can barely get out of bed.  Where's that housecleaning fairy? LOL .. Sure could use her help today.
  I know there's flooding in many places, please be safe. I am praying for those in need. XO

Spring Market...

  I received my notice of Horton's spring market . It is the 21st of March. From 9am to 6pm. Free coffee and refreshments. A free flat of pansies with a hundred dollar purchase.  Did I ever tell you how much I enjoy  "free" ? :):)

  Teddy Bear bought me some truffles yesterday...gotta love that man.

  The snow is almost all melted. It has turned to fog. Scary. This is yesterday at 6pm...This morning you could not see across the road.  I want to run to town ...but waiting for the fog to lift. Hope it's gone before noon. LOL
   Hope many of you are getting the warmer temperatures too. Jacket and light coats for now. Be glad to not have to wear bulky layers.   Enjoy this pretty day. Be careful in the fog. XO

Saturday's Sunset....

 I am showing Saturday's sunset pictures , while I tell you of the past few days. Many of you know my brother passed away and was buried on Friday.

  The viewing was Thursday evening. With family time at 6:00.. At  6:30 people staring coming through the funeral home. They did not stop till almost 9:30. Three hours of a steady flow of friends, family, townspeople and co-workers.

 I knew my brother knew many people, because he never forgot a name. But I honestly was impressed with how many people came to pay their respects. 

  It also was a tough time for all my siblings , our families and myself.  We will miss Mark. He will be missed by many.  On the way to the cemetery, that is when I saw how much traffic was backed up for our procession to stay together. I told Ted, one of the poorest men in town truly was the richest with friends. That is when I cried without control.
  Let me explain this, my brother worked 34 years , made lots of money. Spent it as fast as he made it. He had a friend who called him, a weekend millionaire...as he could spend his paycheck in a weekend , some times.  Money meant nothing to Mark. So he actually had very little in material things. But the man was loved. I think more than he ever knew.
  I have felt exhausted . I want to try to get back to normal, whatever that is, soon. Thank you dear blog family, for all your prayers, thoughts and kind words, you have held me up. Love you. XO

March's 1st Week...

 This was taken on Monday this week. Ted just done loading the wood box.

This picture is from last year, the 1st week of March.  Looks the same to me.  Except for that fir tree we cut out by the garage. Our snow is melting some. We had ice and rain yesterday. Today is a bit warmer. Tomorrow is to be colder but some sunshine.
   I am trying to keep busy. Trying to not thinking of Thursday and Friday. My daughter Kathy will be coming to spend some time with me. So I am dusting up the guest room/ office.   I truly need to sort and throw out stuff. Yikes, where does it all come from ???
   Hope all of you that are getting snow, ice and /or rain..don't lose your power....so you can stay warm. I think our country has taken a beating weather wise this year. I am ever so glad our sub zero temperatures have eased up. I thought I was never going to be warm again.
  Take care dear friends, XO

The Latest....

 This is the snow on Sunday. Here's a nice cold seat.I always try to clear the porch of snow...it was just too much to keep up.

 I did get the walk to the shop shoveled. Took 4 shifts. LOL. I do the layering shoveling. Just little scoops of the fluffy snow, not so heavy...more exercise that way also.

 Here's Sunday's sunshine.  After all the snow, the skies cleared  somewhat ,and the sun was there for about 5 minutes as the clouds on the horizon were too thick.

 This was yesterday (Monday) after ted cleared the drive with the snow blower. He had to do both drives this time.Too much snow for me.

I love the blue skies. Today we have black ice, more ice coming...at noon rain  and it will be above freezing. Hopefully no floods.
  Yesterday our family meet at the funeral home to make plans for our brother's funeral. His sons did  fine . They chose the casket, helped with the obit., have his clothes ready. They are 24 and 26.  This was hard for these young men. But I think they did very well. The family was there for them . Which gave them a confidence boost.
  It's been an exhausting time. Well it feels that way to me. I am so grateful for my blogging family. You have touched my heart with all your kind words and prayers. I wanted all of you to know, to me you matter. Kindness always matters. XO

Mark Is A New Person....

  My brother Mark passed over last night, at 7:50. His sons were with him. Today, my brother is new. No more sickness. No more longing. That's my brother sitting in the yellow shirt. He always had red hair and a beard. I will forever remember him with a sprinkle of freckles across his nose and the skinny legs that were his when he was six.
  He was a fun loving man . Oh yes, he could torment you to the point of craziness. He has picked on everyone he ever knew, not to be mean, but because he loved to make us all laugh. He used to tell our niece that he would give her a quarter if she would say "yes", because it always came out "yeth". Or move someone's ball while golfing. Told my sister her hair looked like a coonskin cap. Always with the compliments. :)
 He will be missed.  I want to think of him whole and healthy now.  Thank you to all of you who prayed and sent well wishes. You have helped me get through this tough time. Bless you. XO