Saturday Blessings

Saturday and Sunday are my best days. That's because I get chemo on Monday morning, and it runs the gambit of side effects through the week. On Saturday, I like to teach at the quilt shop because my head is clearer. I also work around the house and get my act together for the following week. It ends up a busy day and that feels good.

This morning I was very fortunate to have my son, Drew, blow the leaves off the front lawn. His job is Superintendent of the East Aurora Country Club so he is knowledgeable about outdoor challenges and has the equipment to tackle whatever. This weekend is his first 'off' weekend since the start of the season. So, I was honored to have him focus for a bit on our front lawn.

It is also entertaining to watch him work. He dresses like the ultimate 'ghostbuster of leaves' and in half an hour the job is done. When Tom and I do the deed, we work away at the project for an entire weekend, fighting the winds at every turn and moaning and groaning like old people. (We just don't like to thing of ourselves in those terms yet!) I know. I know. Our time is coming! LOL

Anyway, I want to highlight this 'clean the front lawn of leaves' event because we are so blessed to receive the help as we need it. I asked and there was no debate. Drew put it into his schedule. Best part, of course, is sitting and talking at the kitchen table afterwards. 

To catch up on each other makes my day. And to see my little Yorkshire terrier trying desperately to be polite and at the same time protect me from this 'big, bad leaf blower guy that is 6'4" and smells like black lab and bull dog' is hysterically funny. 

She sits on my lap and shows her teeth periodically like she's smiling. I call that grinning through her teeth. Then she gets all affectionate and asks for Drew to scratch her behind the ears. Makes both of us laugh. I always say, "Claire has the soul of a wolf!" At least she tries, and she is a blessing in her own little way.

So, this quilting cancer girl is off to teach this afternoon. I am blessed today with clarity, a clean front lawn, a wonderful son, and a chatty little Yorkshire terrier. How lucky am I! And the day has just begun.