Above is a comment from David on my post yesterday.
Yes, I can, and I did and have for 12 long weeks, shocked the pool once a day to keep the water safe for bob. In Florida, algae have to be vacuumized out daily even with shock. Bob has been unable to do that for 3 months now. The tester shows the water is perfect and it is but the bottom and sides you can see the algae that clings.
Addressing the comment that I am certainly a glass half full person. NOPE! Not me at all. Born pessimistic daughter of a pessimistic dad. The past year has been unbearable! I have been fighting depression and doing physical work i have never done in my life. I found I was spiraling into a deep hole. Crying while walking Beau, crying in Walmart while hopping. We will skip the details now. I will share what I am doing to drag myself up, in a later post.
I am making a choice to follow this verse, Philippians 4:8 NIV
8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
Below is my story about
Our backyard Sahara from 5 years of drought and a vicious storm, is soaked! 4 inches of rain in 3 days, yesterday it rained for 10 hours, which is a record for Florida weather.
The rain has everything Green, and I can SEE it growing.
The rain came, and our yard is full of birds, I stand in my door and watch them, rushing about, flying and fighting, and doing their spring flings. ha ha
The birds are ecstatic at the buffet all the rain brought. I had watched the mama bird pecking away at the deck that is covered in all kinds of bugs and small seeds/blooms. The lizards love it too.
Mama was madly pecking, and I moved inside the sliding glass door to enjoy her antics. I just stood watching.
Suddenly, A blur of wings lit beside her, it was her baby. She tapped the baby with her beak and started to peck, the baby picked up the beat and they were rushing around grazing on the buffet. The mama flew into the seagrape and the baby's expression was priceless, shocked and where is my mama?
Watching the two of them, my heart sang, and the hairs stood up when goosebumps ran up my arms.
Doves are so sweet and kind and gentle and so easily harmed because they are unafraid of humans. In fact, Beau had flushed a covey of 5 out of the grass two days before and there she was teaching the baby to eat.
As I stood enjoying the show, 2 black birds came, then there were 4, and 5 and the tree filled up, the mama ran and attacked one bird and then another. the ground filled with black birds, and I opened the door and walked towards them, and they all scattered to the winds. I came in to tell bob the story and I hope the baby survived. Later on, I saw a black bird, fly with mouth full and give it to a baby black bird.
My world is sliding off its axel, and I intend to keep trying to SEE the good, the joy, of nature that God gives us to soothe our hurting hearts.
Joining Nature Friday at Living the LLB Life with Rosy and Sunny.
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20 comments:
Philippians 4:8 is a Scripture that I say every day. I also remind myself that God is in charge. That sounds tough to keep your pool water clean and keep an eye on Bob when he is in the pool. You are doing good, friend. Hello from the West Coast.
You have chosen the right mind-set. Nothing else is better that you can do. God gave us these small things in nature just for us and to lift us up. And I just know he is looking down at you with a big smile that you see his handiwork.
Hari Om
Good riposte, Sandra! Your struggle is very real, but there's no denying that however empty your glass, you have the spirit to refill it! Forget not Matt 11: 28-30,,, YAM xx
You know yourself well.
Sandra, you have more inner strength than you know. I admire your ability to keep going despite all that has happened last year and now.
I had no idea that I would trigger this firestorm of emotion, Sandra. Perhaps it was therapeutic in some way to reply in the manner that you have. You will appreciate that I am mightily glad that birds are bringing such comfort to you. Nature writ large has always done so for me. I took a peek at your glass and it doesn’t look half empty to me! Stay well. Hugs - David
Hello Sandra,
I am glad to hear you plan to keep trying to see the good, the joy and all the beautiful nature. I believe nature can soothe us. You are doing a great job, stay strong. Sending hugs and prayers. Take care, have a great day and a happy weekend!
If only we could skip the tough times in life. I know things are hard on you but I admire how you can come here and tell your story and portray a positive vibe. Even though you feel like you are spinning out of control, you continue to get up every day and do it all over again. Keep the faith my friend. You are stronger than you think you are.
Hang in there, Sandra. You can do this. I am in the same sort of situation and it is a day by day struggle. Right now, hubby is in rehab and hoping there is some help for his condition-although I don't think there is. We have to look for the bright spots in every day...even if they are small ones. It sounds like the birds gave you a bit of smiling heart. I have two pups here and they are my comedic relief. Hugs- Diana
What a beautiful post Sandra, I love how you are doing your best to see the good everyday.
So sorry life is being so trying. I pray each day will get better and lighter.
Y'all got rain!? That's great! We have too. It finally feels "normal" now with the rain, high humidity, and cloudy skies. We've had a terrible drought since Hurricane Helene.
I find nature is comforting also. I seek Him in it. My thoughts are seeking Him in His creation is a good thing. Brings Him glory and praise. There's quite a few Mourning Doves this year. There's also House Finches (a pest!), Blue Birds, Blue Grossbeak, Woodpeckers, Ruby-throated Hummingbirds, Great crest-fly catchers, Wood Thrush, etc. It's fun to watch all the little birdies do their things. Their songs lift me up! And they keep the bugs in check too or they would over run the place! Sometimes I sit on the porch in awe at how wonderful it all is. Helps me get through the day too.
Sending Buckets Of Love & Prayers 🫶🏻
You sure have had a rough time of it lately. Just know we are thinking of you often and wish we were closer to help in some way.
What fabulous examples you've shared! Philippians 4:8 embodied in bold!
I'm not necessarily a bird person, but your telling so vividly makes me nod and smile.
PS - Look what my friend Kay shared on FB this morning: "You handled it so well!" "No, I didn't. I went insane, lost spark, bled in silence, shattered in private, and worn a smile that lied better than any mask could."
Oh dear me Sandra you sure don't need another 'hat: pool girl'
to your hat collection. I cannot imagine it is easy to care for a pool in the best of circumstances.
hugs to you and the Double B's
Cecilia
Well, I'll just say this about that, you always do make our glass full and happy when we see a post from you! Hugs.
I know absolutely nothing about poolcare. I It’s not important how we see you but how you see yourself and knowing that we’re always harder on ourselves. You are just in a new season of life that we all go through. Clinging to God’s word is the right thing to do!
I pray you find God’s perfect shalom.
(((hugs))) my Friend.
You has chosen a great verse , Praying for you every day, that you will have renewed energy, a calm mind and a refreshed spirit. Thanking God for the rain and the buffet of adventures it brought to watch.
Sue
I love this post. You are being very open and honest, and I love what happened. God blessed you with rain and birds and a display of His wild kingdom going on about their lives in what could be a very hostile environment. But they keep singing their songs and pecking away at the dirt and bushes and finding food to feed their hungry babies. God sees us in our hostile environment, and He sends us "food" to feast on before our eyes, and then look at all of these friends who have taken the time to comment and share their love and concern with you and prayers for you and Bob (and Beau too!). What a beautiful family we have here in Blogland! I know I wish we could reach out and literally touch and hug every one of them, but just having these words of encouragement to help us when we need it most is a God-send! Wow! I love what I see happening here. God is hearing your cries, and He is sending blessings to lift you back up and keep you moving forward. I am thanking God on your behalf. There's more to come. He's watching over you and He will not forget you or forsake you. (((hugs))) my friend.
Glad the water has been kinda clean. I can definitely understand the crying and I'm so sorry with what you are dealing with. That's a good verse. Glad you got some rain. That's very interesting about the birds. I'm glad you are trying to see the good. You take care and I will continue to pray for all of you.
One day at a time. You have more inner strength than you know. I admire your ability to keep going despite all that has happened last year and now. You have so much on your plate. Prayers.
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