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As I mentioned in my previous post, my recovery from my surgery last week has proved to be a harder one than I expected. (Thankfully, I have not had infection issues or anything like that.) What I had not shared – because I did not think it would come to issue – was that Sunday… Read more
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As planned, I had surgery on Thursday, removing my ovaries and repairing an umbilical hernia. In terms of the actual procedure, everything went well and I came home that day. My GYN reported seeing significant endometriosis during his part of the operation – so, hopefully, the mass in my right ovary will likely also be… Read more
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Over the weekend, while we were preparing for the incoming storms, my better half and I had to run to Tractor Supply to pick up puppy food. (With baby ducks and plants and all sorts of other seasonal goodies to get into, I *love* Tractor Supply.) While we were there, I did find some duckies.… Read more
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Here in the our part of Alabama, we are under a rare level 5/5 tornado threat today. Particularly in the area where our family lives, we have experienced some catastrophic weather events over the years, most memorably April 27, 2011 – so days like this are especially unsettling. The past two days have been intensely… Read more
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My surgery day is approaching next week – so today I was scheduled for my final pre-op doctor’s visit as well pre-admission testing. Everything went well at my first stop – with labs and EKGs – as well as talking with my doctor, getting instructions, and signing consent forms. After that appointment, I made a… Read more
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In my previous post I said I would follow with a few more this week with news of what has been going on here in the Hippie Hut. It has taken me several days to write this – and it is even more awful to be sharing another post like this one again so soon… Read more
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Y’all, it’s hard to find the right words to describe the hurricane that has been the past few weeks in the Hippie Hut. It has seemed like every time I’ve tried to share an update on one thing, something else has happened and I didn’t even know where to start anymore. That said, I decided… Read more
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A Prayer for Ash Wednesday By Joseph Nassal, CPPS Compassionate and Holy God,stir the dust of our lives and help us remember who we are.Scatter this dust upon the field of our fearand give us the courage to yield to redemption.Ignite the ashes of our burned-out dreams and kindle life.As we carefully place these ashes… Read more
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Today has been devastating and I am appalled. I stand with Ukraine. Be well, everybody. Take care of yourselves and each other. Grace and Blessings. Read more
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Pink roses from my precious Bug. ♥️ Be well, everybody. Take care of yourselves and each other. Grace and Blessings. Read more
Laughter is immeasurable. Be joyful though you have considered all the facts. . . Practice resurrection. – Wendell Berry
