This n' That Thursday...

Not sure where to start...it's been busy, crazy, weird, confusing and interesting.  To say the least.

I'm just glad that God holds the box.  You know, the box to the puzzle.  That way I can feel assured that HE knows what the "big picture" is, because I sure don't.  No matter what, I can rest assured that He has a plan, and it will work out.

Mary is not here.  We planned to have her home on Monday, but things don't always work out the way we plan, do they?  It's been an exhausting and emotional week already, and I'm not completely sure anymore what role God is wanting us to play here.

Just weeks ago, she was calling us continually, begging us to get her out of there.  During the time that it's taken to go through all the red tape, she has become "happy" there.  Now she refuses to leave.  Now we are stuck.  She "believes" she is happy there.  Despite the fact that we feel she would be SO much happier at home.  However, we are unable to take her home against her will, no matter the state of her mind.  Red tape.

So, here I sit wondering what God's plan was after all.  Where do we go from here?  There are so many thoughts tumbling around.  But for now, I am resting.  Because this has been a stressful week with more ups and downs than I had in mind.  I am resting in knowing that God has a plan, regardless of what I can see at this point.  He has a plan.

So, what else has been going on?

My son is in Afghanistan, and he likes it.  Yes, that is the only thing that keeps me sane about it.  I don't have the kid calling home, crying that he's miserable.  He is my 'adventurer', and always has been.  So, that takes away a lot of the fears....other than the fact that I have to PRAY that he'll be smart and safe!!!!

I made a wedding cake last weekend....

I'm making a Baby Shower cake this weekend...

I thought I said I was retiring????  Hmmmm....

My garden is blooming, and that just makes me smile all over. 

The bills have finally started coming in for my hubby's "ER" visit...I've been having "fun"???? sorting out what we will owe....

Even though it's HOT outside, I have Fall on my mind.  I am lighting candles in my home to bring in the scents of Fall, and starting to think about how I'll decorate my home for the next couple of months...

I have not had a "summer" and look like a tourist from Europe...NOT a person who lives in Florida...I'm just sayin'...

I start my ballet class tonight after a summer off...that should feel good tomorrow morning...oy.

What have you been up to this week...and what are your plans for the weekend?