smells, sun, and bits and pieces

1 The rain smells differently where we live now. Before the semi tropical rain was heavy and cool, but in this desert like climate the rain smells refreshing and clean. I breathe deeply to fill my lungs with it's delightful scent.
2 The sun comes to play with us and we spend time relaxing on the deck and talking about a few projects that need attention. One big one, is pruning or removing a large tree from the kids front yard. It's a very pretty tree, but getting much too big and much too much work for them. Mr P thinks it's a fun thing to do...well really anything with a chain saw or motor is fun for him.
3 Our friend T is doing well. Today he only has us for visitors and we're happy to oblige. He's definitely coming to terms with his situation and is softer in his disposition but we also see our short tempered, talk a lot pal. This is a good thing.

what to do?, happy, ham, and chicks

1 Swept and washed the floors on the main level, removed some water stains from a wood table (baking soda and toothpaste rub),oiled and polished furniture, refilled bird feeder, and hummingbird food is made up and ready for the little birds. It's Sunday.
1 Music to clean by: happy
2 Ham and roasted potatoes with greek salad for dinner. I thought I'd throw an apple pie from the freezer into the oven for dessert but Michie brought a made from scratch lemon meringue pie! Soooo delicious. Thanks hon!
3 The grandkidlets like the little chicks that I got for them for Easter. They make a sound when you put them in the palm of your hand. Izzy puts them up to her ears and says, "These chickies are driving me crazy" and Mommy says, "These kiddies are driving me crazy!"

lights on, what's on the menu?, it's worth planning, and things are looking up

1 Earth Hour. It's a joke. It costs more in fossil fuels to market and promote this scheme than they would ever save. Hmm, I guess I'll leave the lights on when we go out for dinner.
2 The Japanese restaurant is cozy and the food is exactly what they say it will be. Miso soup, sunumono salad, teryaki, salad and sashimi. We're sharing and not quite full so we indulge in a dynamite roll. I'd like to say it was dynamite but it was exactly what the meal was average. Still we are full of food and green tea and happy.
3 Tomorrow Mr P is headed to the coast for brunch with some people he's corresponding with from the Landmark Forum course he took in February. It's four hours each way but worth it for him. My plan is to read, paint and later have the kids over for dinner.
3a Oh, I hope to visit with our friend in hospital. He's doing much better; he still has to have more tests but he's improving every day.

new floors, project #1, #2, and he's up!

1 The floors are getting done and they look fantastic! He's finished the first small guest room and is now working on the master bedroom. I still have the ensuite to paint  but first I have a few other projects to complete.
2 I'm taking a large window frame that used to have coloured glass in it and am in the process of creating a coat hanger. Each pane will have family members photos and the larger frame will have either a scenic or family photo. It will have hooks under each frame for hanging coats. Beneath the coat hanger will be a shelf and we'll have double space for shoes and boots.
2a The second project is converting an IKEA kitchen island to something a little more updated. I've painted it the same white shade as our bedroom trim and have put on green glass knobs from an old family china cabinet for faux drawers. The top is sanded and I'll be staining it darker. Photos to follow for both as these projects are halfway completed!
3 We are happy to hear that T has been moved to a ward from ICU. When we get to his floor we see someone standing up in the room and realize that's him! From coma to walking about and being alive. What an amazing recovery.

Update #1, #2, and #3

1 After my class I head to the hospital to check on our friend. Surprisingly he's had the tube removed and is resting comfortably. His hands are warm and he opens his eyes slightly. I don't think he's out of the sedation yet, so I head out quickly to go find his sister.
2 M is in the cafeteria catching a bite to eat. I'm unaware that she hasn't heard the news that the tube is out and he's doing well, so when I say to her how exciting it is that T is awake she's stunned. Her lunch gets tossed and she's eager to head up to ICU to see him.
3 He's weak but still wanting to visit. We see bits of his old angry defiant self but his nurse is a lovely young woman and he's on his best behaviour when she's in his room.

birdies, errands, and waiting

1 I hung up a bird feeder yesterday and didn't see any action but this morning there's a bird that looks similar to a robin but lighter in colour. He/sits on top of the feeder post and leaves the seeds untouched for now.
2 There are a few things we need to get done and happily managed to get into town early enough that the traffic was light, lineups short and our faces had smiles.
3 Our friend is still in a drug induced coma to protect him from seizures. His hands are cold and he rarely moves. The doctor tried to bring him out of the sedation but he was combative so they had to put him under again. They will try again tomorrow

parallels, doppelganger, and best healing to you our friend

1 Today I met a man who was from the area where I grew up and we knew a few of the same people. It's true really how small our world is. And it was amazing the parallels we have in our family life.
2 Chris calls to tell me he saw my doppelganger. Apparently she's the exact me except about 15 years younger. Same hair colour and cut, eyes, nose, we dress the same style and same colours. This is the second time that someone has told me this. How exciting! I wonder if we'll ever meet? She sounds perfect, ha ha!
3 Our dear friend has had a series of seizures and has been brought to the hospital here. We are lucky to visit with him because it is immediate family only. We talk to him even though he isnt well enough to respond and later I say a few prayers for him. We are hopeful he will have a peaceful night and we can see him again tomorrow. Blessings and love dear friend~