Canaries again

Our weather has been so "perfect" lately, I guess the canaries think it's spring again.  It's amazing how they flit and soar.  They don't seem to bother Ween, but let one squirrel run down the fence and she's a maniac. I don't think she could catch one, and I don't know what she would do IF she caught one, but she almost goes through the sliding glass door.

Took Mock to see the new house.  He said he liked it. What could he say? It is going to be nice.  I think this is one of the "waiting" times.  It's seemingly finished up to a point, so I'm guessing they must be waiting for some sort of inspection.

Inside framing

It seems smaller than what I have now, so I don't know how much furniture I will be able to keep.  We also have the Guest Room that needs some furniture.  I think I might have to switch to a double bed instead of my queen.  We'll see.

Kitchen, living room, dining room

The extra room is about the same size, so we'll have to compromise what goes in there too.

Supposedly, when they reach this level, it's about 30 days until closing. I hope that is true.  Charles has to contact the contractor and find out. No doors on garage or doorway into house from garage.  They will have to be put on before any other inside items can be added.

Garage

(These pictures were taken BEFORE wall board was done.  I couldn't remember where I had put them.)

God has been so good to us.  I SHOULD get my income tax money soon, so that will help me to be able to get things paid.  I'm so excited to see what God is going to do next.

House, etc.

Even after spending so much time on drapes yesterday, Holly went to the material store and saw another fabric she liked better.  She is so unbelievably talented.

Please pray for Julie, my "adopted" daughter-in-law.  He sister Lisa died last night.  She was in the hospital earlier in the week with "gastritis's" supposedly.  I don't know, but I'd want an autopsy if I were her family. They are not sure why she died.

On a lighter note, Ween went out today and didn't come back from her "Potty" break.  I had to go find her and there she was-laying in the grass, just enjoying the wonderful sunshine.  She will LOVE the new yard.  I will love it too.

The weather here is so nice.  This is why I live in Florida.

House (coming along)

Having spent over 2 hours today at the house was exhausting for me.  (I just watched and asked dumb questions.)  I'm so glad Holly and Julie are in charge.  I don't know enough to ask questions, or at least intelligent ones.

Here Holly is discussing what type of drapes we need for the living/dining/kitchen area.  She was busy measuring in the model home.

The next picture is of the entrance and hallway from the inside.  Holly recommends a small table and art work at the entrance.  

We are blessed with pictures - Brett and Julie gave us 5 matted and framed "BEAUTIFUL" prints for Christmas. And, Charles' friend Nancy gave him 3 prints and we have some, so I think we're all set for wall hangings.  Holly will look at everything and "know" where each should go. (She has such a gift.)

I can't say enough good things about Holly.  She is "miraculous" and marvelous.  And, with Julie's knowledge of the Real Estate business, we are so blessed. We couldn't afford their expertise.  I'm so glad they are helping.

This picture doesn't show it, but we have a driveway and walkway into the house.  I'll try to get another front view of the house and put it in a note.

My friend Vicki is doing so well.  She just had  the surgery on her lung.  The Dr said he took a little more around the edge of the spot.  He said now she is cancer free.  He hasn't mentioned any kemo or radiation.  It is truly all due to the prayers for her. GOD IS GOOD; ALL THE TIME.

I'm having some afib with my heart.  I guess it's the excitement of moving.  God has worked out so much.  I couldn't even begin to write about all of it.  I will continue to add information throughout my blogs.  We are praising God for all of the wonderful things He's doing; even for the ones we DON'T know about.

House Focus

Ween and I visited the house today.  We're so excited. The studs are in but no walls have been started.  The shingles have been stacked on the roof and the house IS progressing, so we will see how fast they can finish.

Picture of the back of the house looks interesting too. The "three windows" are the living room, kitchen area, and the two are Charles' bedroom.  I can hardly wait for all the work to be done.  

Kelly is doing a great job of coordinating everything. I don't know what we would have done without her.  I know what I like, but I certainly don't know how to put it together.  I'm glad someone has a sense of style.

One of my "smoke alarms" is beeping and it is after 6 on a Sunday evening.  I can't get anyone to change it this late.  I DID send an email to Mock.  Hopefully he can come over tonight after work and "disconnect or change the battery. Ween is "hiding" in my closet.  It hurts her ears too.

Every day is a new adventure.  Every week a new road in my life.  It's interesting.

Living in Florida

Eighty-degree weather in  January is only one of the reasons I live in Florida. Even though it's beautiful here now, I absolutely hate leaving my apartment.  I use to be on the go almost 24/7, but not any more.   

This week has been unusually busy.  Two doctors appointments - one good and one not so much.  Dr Bourne was okay with my blood work.  Thyroid needs just a little "tweaking" for now.  Modifying meds a tiny bit will help.  Dr LeFrans' visit not so good.  Blood clotting too low - 1.7. Needs to be at least 2.  Pacemaker reading shows too much stress on my heart that is why I'm getting some Afib even with pacemaker.  The difference is that the pacemaker slows it down to normal when that happens.  I am thankful for that.

Charles left for a WDW cruise with friends; Barb is to be in Florida soon.  She just text.  Her flight has been delayed, so she's not sure when she will be here.  She is also going on a cruise - Sunday to Sunday.  I hope to see her when she comes back.  

The house is coming along.  We're to do some sort of inspection on Monday or Tuesday.  I want to write scriptures on the inside of the walls.  We did that for Metro Church when it was being rebuilt.  I like the idea and I asked Charles and Julie to help me.  

I have to pick up 2 Rx at Target, plus a few groceries and I'll be done for the week, I think. 

Just another beautiful day in paradise.

Ordinal, Cardinal or Catholic

 Animals

• Cardinal (bird) or Cardinalidae, a family of North and South American birds
• Paroaria, a South American genus of birds
• Argynnis pandora, a species of butterfly
• Cardinal tetra, a freshwater fish

[edit]Christianity

• Cardinal (Catholicism), a senior official of the Catholic Church
• Cardinal (Church of England)

[edit]Entertainment

• Cardinal (album), a 1994 album by indie pop duo, Cardinal
• The Cardinals, a 1950s R&B group
• The Cardinals (rock band), a group formed in 2003
• The Cardinal (play), a Caroline era tragedy by James Shirley
• The Cardinal (1936 film), a British historical drama
• The Cardinal, a 1963 American film
• Cardinal (film), a 2001 American film directed by Michael Harring

[edit]Geography

• Cardinal, Ontario, Canada
• Cardinal, Virginia

[edit]Navigation and transport

• Cardinal (train)
• The Cardinal (railcar)
• Cardinal mark, a sea mark used in navigation
• Cardinal direction, the four primary directions N, S, E, and W
• Cessna 177 Cardinal, a single engine aircraft
• St. Louis Cardinal C-2-110, a light aircraft built in 1928

[edit]Organizations

• Cardinal Brewery, a brewery founded in 1788 by François Piller, located in Fribourg, Switzerland
• Cardinal Health, a health care services company
• Cardinal High School (Middlefield, Ohio), a public high school in Middlefield, Ohio, Geauga County, United States

[edit]Sports

• Arizona Cardinals, an American professional football team
• Assindia Cardinals, an American football club from Essen, Germany
• Ball State Cardinals, the athletic teams of Ball State University
• Cardenales de Lara, a Venezuelan baseball team
• Catholic University Cardinals, the athletic teams of the Catholic University of America
• Lamar Cardinals, the athletic teams of Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas, USA
• Louisville Cardinals, the athletic teams of University of Louisville
• Mapúa Cardinals, the athletic teams of Mapúa Institute of Technology
• St. Louis Cardinals, an American professional baseball team
• Stanford Cardinal, the athletic teams of Stanford University
• Wesleyan Cardinals, the athletic teams of Wesleyan University
• West Perth Football Club, an Australian rules football club in Western Australia
• Woking F.C., an English association football team

[edit]Other

• Cardinal (name)
• Cardinal (color), a vivid red
• Cardinal (grape), a table grape first produced in California in 1939
• Cardinal number, a concept in mathematics

As you can see, there are so many uses of the word Cardinal. I was amazed this morning to see this vibrant, "fire engine" red, living creature on the fence outside my apartment. He was beyond BEAUTIFUL.  

He quickly caught my eye, as he would with anyone. He stretched to his highest point he could reach, and then settled back down. Beside him, for males are the most beautiful, was a drab, brownish red, smaller female. Nothing notable about her except she was with him.  Her intense stare was seemingly ignored by the "beautiful one."  He stayed for only a moment, but his presence was intense. Even Ween stared at him. As he left his make-shift perch, she followed silently.