Sunsets have been lovely this month with light lingering well after 9 p.m. Tonight, after the longest day of the year, there was still a glow in the western sky at 9:45, and a pink-tinged first quarter moon hung against an evening curtain of pale blue-grey.
An auspicious day with the successful removal of the small barn from the lower meadow, up the slope of the grass-covered lane and finally to the freshly poured concrete pad where it will be repurposed to replace the shop/garage that burned on the 29th of March.
Spring flowers, peonies, lilacs, roses are long past as we settle into the heat of a long Kentucky summer. Daylilies, coneflowers, the achillea grown from seed , are now providing color, while few nasturtiums have bloomed in the pots.
Jim's sweet corn has responded to the last rain and to a dose of ammonium/nitrate fertilizer as a side dressing.
A much-loved niece was diagnosed with cancer this week--a weight on all our hearts.
I'm not good at formal prayer but her face, her name, have been ever in mind as I've gone about the usual tasks of food preparation, laundry, watering plants, reading at night.
Too tired to write more--its nearly 11 pm.--so I offer the link to a favorite family story shared by my Aunt Liz--the 'Lizzie' of the Larry and Lizzie stories
I am so sorry to read of your neice's illness. I hope it responds to treatment.
ReplyDeleteWell done with the moving of the small barn (I was very impressed with the FB photos!) Now your man will be out there daily getting it all sorted out again. Off to read your story now.
Jennie; Susan's cancer is of a type that would require a major miracle in additional to medical intervention for any hope of remission. We are grieving.
DeleteYes, the 'man' will have a project for the summer in repurposing the little barn. I've long thought it was worthy of a better use than storage for oddments and a haven for snakes leaving their shed skins on the walls!
I'm sorry for your poor niece who has been diagnosed with a particularly awful kind of cancer ( as if there was any other kind). The road ahead will be hard for her and her loved ones.
ReplyDeleteGranny M. There is no 'good' kind of cancer--this is a particularly dreaded kind. It has knocked all of us a bit off course.
DeleteLife is like this--more or less!
I am so sorry for your dear niece. 😢
ReplyDeleteMy heart goes out to all of you.
Your sunset 🌇 photo is truly captivating.
Linda; Cancer is a frightening diagnosis.
DeleteJune sunsets are so lovely, with the sky still light after 9 p.m.
I am sorry to hear of your niece's diagnosis. Cancer is a word no one wants to hear.
ReplyDeleteMichele; I hate to think that cancer cells can be silently invading any of us. So many families touched by this killer, and survival seems so random.
DeleteExcellent job moving that shed.
ReplyDeleteI do not like summer. At all. But here we are, and i reckon i can endure!
G. Sue; I am not a summer person either, but as you say, we're in it for the long haul--probably until early October.
DeleteSo sorry to hear about your niece. My sister is currently going through treatment for multiple myeloma, fortunately caught in stage 1. Scary stuff.
ReplyDeleteG. Sue; Every type of cancer is scary! And results of treatment seem so unpredictable. I'm guessing you're doing everything possible to encourage your sister.
DeleteFound your blog through another I read ( Codlins) Very sorry to hear about your neices diagnosis. I am a UK based clinician but would always recommend asking for a second opinion and whether there are any drug trials that your niece could be eligible for - the US is doing such good work that , if she has the emotional bandwidth
ReplyDeleteand energy, she may find a trial
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Miriam; Thank you for commenting. Susan's sister is a medical professional [MSN; FNP; DCNP] and has stated that there is a new treatment/drug on the horizon that might be of potential help. One question is current availability weighed against an already advanced state of the cancer.
ReplyDeleteI admire those who work in the medical field--several generations now in my husband's family. Those who must deliver a devastating diagnosis to a patient must truly strive to balance professionalism with compassion.
I hope you'll visit me again when my posts may be more cheerful!
Cancer is something truly difficult to come to terms with, and my heart goes out to your niece and your family. Sending positive thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteGood to hear that your rebuilding has started and the weather is holding out for that. Summer goes by so quickly. x K
Karen; Cancer is so insidious, takes so many forms of attack, its a diagnosis we dread for ourselves or anyone we know.
DeleteThe rebuilding is going forward, now that the heat has really struck it is necessary for Jim to take frequent cooling off breaks.
I'm very sorry to hear about your niece's diagnosis. My thoughts are with her and your whole family during this difficult time. I hope she finds strength, comfort, and successful treatment in the days ahead.
ReplyDeleteI have just followed your blog. Hopefully, we can become friends and stay in touch.
A big hello from Indonesia
Hello, Asep; Your kindly words are much appreciated. Thank You!
DeleteJust stopping by to let you know I am thinking of you. I wish you all the best in every aspect.
ReplyDeleteLinda; Thank you. Its been a rough month with the passing of our niece from cancer.
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