It is a very Happy Birthday to our eldest granddaughter, Tayla today. Tayla is turning twenty-five and has so much to celebrate. She has recently obtained her CA degree and is getting married in October this year!  How exciting is that folks?

Again, I rolled out of bed later than my normal routine, but that is the way is was!

After feeding my cat, making myself a mug of coffee and going up to my studio I had my Quiet Time.

Later, when I came downstairs again, I attacked the huge pile of ironing awaiting me. It took me just over two hours and with a one-two-and-a-three it was all done and dusted! Aah! WHAT a good feeling! I think that is what motivates me to iron, that feeling of achievement when I have completed that task! Yes! Yes! I know it may sound crazy to you but … “whatever floats your boat” and all that!

I did more washing but did not hang it out as I was pleasantly surprised by some rain this morning on a 40% chance of it happening! Happiness is rain falling. We got 3.5mm which was gratefully received. Seriously, one minute the ground was wet and the next second it was not! Yep, it is that dry.

We need rain desperately.

For the rest of the day I spent time writing out notes (as my computer inks have not arrived yet), for our Bible Study Group tomorrow (Thursday). I have so enjoyed, and am still enjoying the study on the Feasts of Israel. Very interesting!

I also made an arrangement to visit Karen and Paul on Friday, as I am looking after Karen’s mum and their home for five days  soon, so they can get away to Sydney for the Craft Show, and I need to know the what’s and wherefore’s of their home. I am looking forward to spending time with Karen’s mum and getting to know her better. It will also give Ken a break from his wife!

Ken worked sorting out rubbish - never a fun job for him, poor guy. We have no rubbish removal service out here so that job falls on his shoulders, and in this heat it is a smelly occupation to say the least!

Slowly the day oozed out and was gone as night made her presence felt by drawing darkness like a curtain across the sky behind her.

Both Ken and I watched a little TV and then I headed for bed as I was tired. Koda was delighted to accompany me. Shame, the little hairy hound loves his sleep. Ken followed us a little later.

What lesson did I learn today?  To be grateful for whatever rain we are given.

What am I grateful for today? The 3.5mm of rain we got!

My saying for today is …