Happy Birthday David

 

Today is my oldest son's birthday. He's 43 today. He always was a daddy's boy, so the divorce hit him the hardest. Yet for many years he did stand up and look out for mom.

 Over the years he's told many a good story, I guess you could call it reality from his eyes, even though a lot of it was untrue. I've heard some of the wild stories told. I've been confronted by those that believe his lies. 

He used to pop into my life from time to time, until a few years ago. For reasons I don't know or understand he has completely shut the door between us. His little sister has done her own share of things to come between us and His dad has a lot to answer for when he stands before the Lord. Lying to the kids is but one of them. Turning the kids against their mother would be another. The damages he and his wife have done to all the kids, a shame. 

I have 2 granddaughters that I've only ever met a handful of times. Their mom a daughter in law that has tried to bring them around but been trapped by the 'other side of the family' drama. My son didn't want me in his life or his children's lives, so I being me have respected that. I only hope he makes his peace with the Lord before it's too late. 

There is nothing worse than the feeling of knowing your child is headed to hell not heaven. You pray daily and you hold onto hope. You know you can't buy them a ticket this time, they have to make it their own journey. I can only pray that God will someday reach his heart and help him see the errors of his ways. 

Blessed by God

Family is important @ the Bright Side of the Barn.

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Housework

There is only carpet in the bedrooms, the rest of the house is flooring. I spent a couple hours last night mopping from one end to the other and woke up with a pain in my lower back. I think I'm getting too old for this. But it does look really nice and smells much better. 

Yes, I have a nose for dirt and dust.  

With the weather getting better and the sun shining more, I have a need to dust everything and wash the windows next. I don't like seeing streaks or fingerprints in the glass when the sun is shining through. Thankfully all my nick nacks are still packed away, as they would usually be getting dusted off as well. Back in the day I had a ton of princess house crystal, and yes, every piece had to shine crystal clear. Those days are gone, and I've often wished I would have bought something different at the time. 

Moving day coming soon. 

Still a bit of anxiety about it all and will be glad when it's complete. I will finally be able to unpack and relax completely. I've heard it's about 1400 square feet, which is about 500 more than the house was. I don't know yet if that means more floors to mop or if there will be carpeted to vacuum. I also heard it's a basement suite, so I'm a little concerned about how bright or dark it will be and how many windows. I did find out it has covered parking 😊Having the convertible now, makes that a bonus.  Yep, I'm moving sight unseen. From what I understand this space is being converted to an apartment with me in mind, so I feel humbly blessed. 

God does amazing things in our lives! I'm grateful every day. I almost feel like I've been turned in the direction of getting answers to my repeated requests about 'what to do with a particular situation'. This weekend and yesterday a few things happened that I am praying lead to the solution. God is so great! 

Blessed by God

Life's good @ the Bright Side of the Barn

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Until next time, Stay Safe and Happy Trails.