My Sane, Not-So-Simple and Sacred Week

Rare and wonderful days earlier this week were spent with

our daughter and five of our eleven grandchildren.

I took the older two shopping for school supplies and was slightly staggered

by how much they are required to bring along with them to school

and the cost of it all... 

 

The weather couldn't have been better for outside fun!

 Believe me, we packed it in!

 Wednesday, I had an appointment with the surgeon who inserted my new hip.

At the same appointment, I was given the date of September 23rd

for a knee replacement.

While I wait, I am doing some exercises to strengthen muscles

and returning to the Fast-5 lifestyle to drop some pounds 

I've accumulated since my fall & subsequent surgery in March.

So WHY did I bake this Zucchini Spice Cake tonight?!?

Answer:  Because I was gifted (again) with some wonderful garden vegetables,

including zucchini!  Along with the veggies were two pieces of cake like this and the recipe.

I couldn't resist and plan to pass it along to a few friends who might be encouraged

by receiving it.

This morning I led a hymn sing at a nursing home.  It's always a blessing,

and as usual I came home a bit hoarse and very happy.

 Now, I'll relax the rest of the evening and read this book.

I don't agree with everything in it, but it's very thought-provoking.

 A lot more happened this week including time spent with Mother in the nursing home

and dinner that night with Dad at Bob Evans and coffee with a friend.

This, my friends, is my sane, not-so-simple, and sacred week at a glance.