HAVING A HEATED HOME IN THE COLD WINTER IS A TRUE BLESSING. TRUE BLESSING. Quickly the repair man changed out the heater motor and computer board after he returned the next day. We stayed warm while the heater was out by using electrical heaters and bundling up. We slept well in our cooler house until he returned and did his magic. Perhaps the bill will magically go poof disappearing into the sunset.
We weren't out of heat for long. Thankfully. The heater is running again and we are staying indoors with predicted rain and more snow in the forecast. Skies have returned to being grey shades of dreary with the wind blowing invisible kisses that make the face red and the heart cold. Brrrr. I have got to focus on the good things in this LIFE as I tend to not like the Winter weather.
These cold months are perfect for deep cleaning the house and organizing if you have your health. Making Spring plans for gardening and yard work as well. Gathering things to sell or turn loose of. Not idle. Busy hands.
The cough that has been keeping house in my body is slowly disappearing. Still present, but gentler on my 'ole frame work. No fever or that kind of chills. The DayQuil works at keeping the cough at bay and quieting the wheezes. Thank you Lord that I am getting better. It has been a rough WINTER. Ruff.
Finally. Finally, I got my hair shampooed and curled. Tis a big event to get this done these days as it grows increasingly more challenging to get it taken care of quickly, Take a deep breath and sigh.
PRAISE THE LORD!!! I can look at the bottom of the laundry baskets as the loads and loads and loads of laundry are caught up!!! CAUGHT. UP. Ahhhhh. I am relieved to be here at this stage. RELIEVED. I was trying to speak in a language to my Husband as to how this feels to be satisfied that the laundry is caught up. LIKE working on a work project that took two years to complete and it finally is completed and given the word IT's A GO.
As we headed HOME from the Laundromat, it was sprinkling rain. Temps falling. We watched the Impeachment Trial while at the Laundromat and once we got HOME, did the same until it finished for the night.
On the first day of the trial, I listened while editing my blog. Multi-tasked. At one point I fell asleep. A POWER NAP giving me energy to stay up late. Looking at the old post in my blog brought happy memories to mind and heart. I seldom look at old post. Twas enjoyable. I'm working at grouping the labels to downsize so there are not so many. Not sure I will ever get finished with this as I am slower than molasses. By the way molasses is a great way to add IRON to one's diet. Hot water and molasses sipped in the morning could be an alternate for coffee. Hum.
Now to get onto cleaning out the fridge/freezer to sanitize, organize and take inventory of the goods. I'd like to use up what's in the freezer to help the BUDGET. We're in the adjustment period where the last paycheck arrived and waiting for the social security to kick in. We are stretching the cash as best we can. One of my crowns popped off, the sewer backed up and the heater went out. UNWANTED unexpected expenses.
Seems like LIFE is full of these.
Watched the 2011 movie THE HELP checked out from the public Library. Enjoyed it once again. One benefit of checking out movies is it's a thrifty way to be entertained in the slow of the evening.
Minny had been teaching Celia to cook. I love the scene where Minny is going to work and sees Celia Foote's Husband waiting for her who escorts Minny inside to the Dining room where Celia prepared a formal Chicken fried meal with all the fixings all by herself. A beautiful table awaits Minny as their guest in their HOME.
There are so many scenes in this movie that spoke to my soul. Forgetting how much I liked this show in 2011. Now 9 years later, it is fresh like a new flick to watch.
Now for a few chores before the day gets away from me. I am The HELP. I am ze maid. I am the housekeeper and main bottle washer. An afternoon NAP is calling my name. I may just have to ignore it as I want to clear out a desk so it can be shuffled about the house. My goals are little ones since I cannot move very fast due to weakness. I am getting a few things done and that's praiseworthy enough.
Just remember, YOU IS KIND. YOU IS SMART. YOU IS IMPORTANT. YOU IS KIND. YOU IS SMART. YOU IS IMPORTANT.
Blessings to all,
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