When I stop and think about change,

      I am immediately reminded of all the natural disasters that have occurred this year. Who would have thought that so many disasters would occur in such a short period of time? And my, have they brought about change! We will continue to feel the crunch, in the following years. The people who have lost part, or all of their homes have gone through dramatic changes. I pray that the outcome will be better than before. Change can bring about positive results, especially if you allow God to be in control. 
     I hope you are having a sweltering, I mean a lovely day! The weather we are having now is not normal for this time of year. It really doesn't surprise me that we are going through this, in light of all the other weather patterns we've experienced lately. It's just a hard thing to deal with. I pray that people will wake up and realize that God is trying to get our attention! I believe that we are experiencing judgment for the sins of the nation. These may only be the beginning of the birth pangs. I read about the super moon and the natural disasters that it would somehow create, and maybe that's what this is all about. I also believe there is a higher power in control. We must keep our heart fallow so that the Holy Spirit can work in, and through us, what He wills. I could say a lot more and maybe I will at some other time.
     I want to share with you some changes I've been going through. For instance, driving an '03' Escalade to a "98" Jeep Wrangler. Talk about uncomfortable!!! Our truck is under re-upholstering, the seat, that is. My husband is a master at so many things! Just finishing projects are not his specialty, as you will see in the photos. I am, however grateful for what he has accomplished! I want the seat to be through by this weekend so we can go to Whole Foods, in Birmingham.

Floor needs molding, upstairs and down.

Muscadine vines and "Jack" wire-hair and black and tan daschund.

"Chelsea's" got to have some love!

Muscadine vines seem dormant or dead.

English walnut tree, and Peonies in pots, for new bed.

I removed most of the grass this morning. Halfway there!

"Bridal Wreath" Spirea to be planted in new beds.

Gardenia to be planted in new bed.

Two "lacey" Japaneses maples to be planted in new beds.

"Lady Banks" rose to be planted in new bed.

Two yellow azaleas to be planted in new beds, along with other numerous plants.

Why does the sunflower hang it's head? Will it ever come back up?

Geese in the garden.

Fig bush.

Nectarine tree with a few nectarines.

The truck I will be driving soon.

Hubby removed the seat and is re-upholstering it.

Back, and old foam.

Bottom of seat.

New foam.

New seat cover.

More new foam.

"Custom" unfinished stairwell began about four years ago.

Unfinished counter-top on the island, began a couple years ago.

One of several unfinished doors and windows, which has been like that for five years.

Unfinished master shower I've never got to use, in five years.

Beautiful molding that goes in either the dining room or bedroom, I forgot.

More of same, by unfinished door.

It's time for a change!

      A change in the weather, that is. Joyce is teaching on change this week. She always gives examples of her own life, that's what makes listening to her so interesting to me. She really walks the talk. It's funny how we ask God for things to change, and when He begins to change something, we go,"God what are you doing?" I can't put the expression here like Joyce said it, but you get the idea. Some times change is welcoming, other times, not so much. At least not in the beginning. I think I want a farm with a lot of acres. That would be a huge change for us! But do I really want that? I want God to take that desire out of my heart it that is not His desire. I'm tired of thinking about it all the time! I love our home and where we live, but of course there's always something. Maybe, it's just not the right time for the change. A lot would have to take place before that could happen. Major changes! 
      Spiritual changes are just as dramatic. We want to live and act right, but when we have sin habits in our lives, it is so hard to change! We just keep on trusting our Heavenly Father until He gets what  He wants out of us! Give Him those things and He will bring change.
      Update on my hair: I hate to admit it but I wanted my hair to smell good so I changed shampoos for a couple of washings. I got tired of my hair being "smelly" from using the natural shampoos. I brought home a bottle of shampoo from WM and also used some I already had. My hair sure did smell good! It was falling out at this point anyway, so I didn't think much of it until last night when I went back to may natural shampoo purchased at Whole Foods. My hair didn't come out near as much as with the other shampoos! I guess I'll just have to have "smelly" hair.
      We really got a lot done last night! We stayed out until 9:00 working in on the grass. My husband tilled and I raked. Man, it sure was dusty! I am even horse today from all that dust! I went back out this morning, but could only work an hour or so. It seemed hotter today than yesterday. I'm going out again as soon as I finish here. I want to get that job done this week! I've got another bed to do that's not quite as big as this one. Thanks to all of you who read and leave me comments! Ya'll are a blessing!

This is what we've gotten done, so far.

Only a few blackberries. Not quite ready yet.