For Today

Outside my window... It's a gorgeous July day in Alaska; the sun is so hot, there's a haze over the woods and around the mountains. Beautiful, lush greenery is calling my name.

I am thinking... What did I do to deserve this? Everyone except the teenager is sick. We all have the flu, and have had it since Independence Day. No fireworks here, just lots of coughing.

I am thankful for... modern medicine, cough syrup, Tylenol, and every moment of sleep I can get.

From the kitchen... Paul barbecued a beautiful, big turkey in anticipation of the 4th. I turned it into a soothing soup for all our sick souls, with lots of garlic and butter. (Smart Source, to be truly factual, since we are all lactose intolerant)

I am wearing... A pink tank top and my jammy pants.

I am hoping... for everyone to be better tomorrow, for my birthday.

I am praying... My hopes are my prayers. Please Lord, let this family experience a time of health. The cycle of sickness is wearing on us.

Around the house... there is a pallet of blankets on the floor for the kids to rest on while we look at stories and watch cartoons. Faerie Tale Theater is my choice of entertainment today; we watched Rumpelstiltskin and Rapunzel.

One of my favorite things... sunbathing, sigh.

A few plans for the rest of the week... to get well and go enjoy the beautiful weather before it's gone!