Awww…thank you Ganeida. If daydreaming is good me, then I’m getting healthier by the hour! Thank you so, so much for remembering us in your prayers. Will you greet your group for me? Hugs… xoxo

Our bible study is studying this: http://www.amazon.com/The-Code-Holy-Spirit-Uncovering/dp/1621362612

we are wet & cold.

Cait is singing solidly for the next 2 months.

Our prayer group is getting to know you & Michael very well. You are always remembered.

I’ll bet things are looking nice at your house, Pat. I do have some blank periods of time when Michael is napping, to update the blog. Although I sometimes wonder what the point is anymore. 🙁 Love to you, dear friend… xo

What a lovely long message, Linda. I’m glad other readers can get to know you like this too. I always want my friends to know and like my friends. You have a lot of your “retired” plate too — I pray you have strength and health and joy all along the way. You are a blessing to me… xoxo

ps….that song!… “Moonlight in Vermont”….never heard it before but it blessed me! So whimsical….and meaningful to me. My family vacationed in Vermont each summer during my childhood ….and we continue to take winter ski vacations there with my children and grandchildren. Will share it with my 88 year old mum…bet she’ll know it….

I will throw the word out there Jodi — I love that show! I haven’t been able to watch for at least three times though, and a friend told me Jenny is leaving and that just did not sound right. What was she thinking! I had a home birth and also did a very short time as a midwife’s apprentice (only attended three births), so I love the subject and the wonder that comes with it. xoxo

I loved reading every part of your Saturday Ten, Kay. And Happy Birthday to you! I’m so sorry Alan is going through this again, and you along with him. I’m not a dog expert, but we have always had females, and are very partial to them as dogs. The names you’ve picked out are perfect. I look forward to being in touch with you soon, dear friend. xoxoxo

My Saturday Ten:

1. It’s my birthday today and I’m exactly in my mid-fifties now. But inside I really don’t feel older than early forties! 🙂 I’ve had a lovely day spending time with family and having tea and cake at a lovely tearoom in a sweet village called Shortlanesend, near Truro.

2. Our puppy has been born! On 21st June we will be travelling to Somerset (about 140 miles from here) to choose him (or possibly her) from the litter of four. We’ve decided on Luca for a boy’s name and Heidi for a girl’s. Of course I’ve already HAD to buy some toys for him/her. Do you have an opinion on whether boy or girl dogs are gentler?
We need a gentle dog because of Alan’s haemophilia. We’ve chosen to have a Bichon Frise because of their sweet, kind nature.

3. I’ve planted out some bedding plants, mainly begonias, marigolds and snapdragons. Our garden is looking much better now with a new patio and some smart wooden fencing to cover the ugly concrete-block walls. Instead of a holiday this year we’re splashing out on the garden to make it prettier and more user friendly for Alan’s wheelchair.

4. Talking of the wheelchair, Alan currently has a haemorrhage in his right foot. This is his first since 1st April. 🙁 🙁 But we’re getting out and about using the wheelchair.

5. I’ve recently bought some red and white toile bedding for our bedroom. Inspired by someone’s office, perhaps?! 🙂

6. I gave up on trying to grow out my natural hair colour. After six months’ growth, I looked in the mirror one morning and saw my nan looking back at me. And my nan was not a gentle, kind, soft sort of grandmother either! So I’m back to having blonde highlights. I’m letting my hair dry naturally now, to improve it’s condition. But the curls are very strong and sometimes I look like a blonde Crystal Tipps! Here’s a link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsSyHgeCKi0&feature=kp

7. Alan and I like to watch Lewis. It’s a detective story about Morse’s sidekick. We also love Foyle because he never lets anyone get one over on him. Mr Foyle is supercool.

8. Your daydream about living in an isolated spot in Scotland is lovely. Although I love my Cornwall immensely, I do have a soft spot for Devon and a country cottage there with no street lights or traffic noise would be lovely. We are hoping to find a holiday cottage in Devon next year for a break – obviously it will have to be a dog-friendly abode.

9. Our church at last is the owner of the old Methodist chapel in Pool. It’s taken 25 months to complete the purchase – quite a marathon! Now it’s all systems go to get it fit for use. We intend for it to be a lively hub for the local community, not a Sundays-only building.

10. I recently joined a slimming club called ‘Slimming World’ and I’ve lost half a stone (7 lbs) in the last five weeks. I have to do this because of aches in my back, hips and knees. My diet has improved dramatically and hopefully this will increase my lowish blood iron count.

(We continue to pray for you and Michael. Alan and I often mention you in our day to day conversation as well.
Such lovely news about the new granddaughter!)

Sending lots of love and hugs … xxxxxxoooooo