It started out just wonderful here in Michigan, we got some much needed rain. It was the good kind, slow and steady. The trees, grass, garden and berries were singing praises. I was, also.
It has been a wonderful morning here in the Basil household. I really enjoyed the kids this morning. We played and read books, and of course they made a mess. Brooke helped me do the dishes. Then she helped me make raspberry freezer jam. She helped measure the sugar and crush the berries. We got 9--1/2 pint jars. Mmm good. (of course I had to clean the bowl)
I sewed 2 more bags last night, and worked on my friends afghan.
Everyone (including hubby) is taking a nap right now, it would be the perfect time to pull out the sewing machine, but I wanted to post first.
I called my friend "I know you don't eat sugar, but I have something for you anyways. ' You made preserves.' Yup. 'Mmm my mouth is watering, even though my taste buds are shot, they will be so good on a piece of toast in the morning.' Oh that gives me an idea, I think I will make biscuits for dinner. 'You B***h (said with affection, of course) I love you anyways. You know I have no way to come and get them, and my mouth is watering." Her husband is using her car, while his son is using his. Otherwise she would probably be half way here by now. (she lives an hour away)
I received a very generous offer of some yarn when I find the need for more. I put her in my address book, and will definitely keep her in mind. It makes me feel so good that I have so many people willing to help me, help others. As long as I have the means I will continue to give. Because no matter how bad I sometimes think it is, there is always someone out there that needs a little "hug" more than me. Someone said to me one day "why do you do this for nothing?" I told him that I'm not doing it for nothing, I am getting paid in satisfaction more than money could ever pay me. I don't "have" to do what I do. I choose and want to do it. It is what I am suppose to do. I am not taking away from my family, if anything I am giving to my family.
Some how, some way, good things come to those who give of themselves. Just when I think it is as bad as it can get, it always works out. And I believe it is because I am the type of person that would give my shirt of my back if someone needed it more than me. That is the way I was raised and what God has led me to do.
I remember a day when money was good, and a friend was in need. We wrote them a check, and called them to the house, they said oh we could not repay you. Our answer was that there was more than one way to repay a person than money. So when we were building a deck, they came over and spent the whole day helping us. That was the repayment. Being there when we needed some help.
I hope if nothing else, that I can teach my children, when they grow up to be caring and giving individuals. That they respect people and that they live a godly life. I may not take them to church every Sunday, but I will be sure that they know God and how wonderful he is. They may have been over a year old when I took them to church and dedicated them to God, but I did do it, because I know they are only mine for awhile and that my job here on earth is to bring them up to be the best people they can be, and to be Gods servants. Then and only then will my job be done, and they will be Gods again.
I hope everyone is having a wonderful 4th and that you are all safe.
God bless everyone !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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