Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Women of Faith....with a little cold

Yesterday I woke up with a little hoarseness in my throat, not enough that anyone would notice but me.  After taking my granddaughter out to lunch....oh my goodness how grown up she is, making grown-up decisions (she just bought a new car), talking about her new job...it is a beautiful thing to see your grandchildren grow into such wonderful adults, and after running some much needed errands, I was feeling a little poorly.  Layed down and took a brief nap, but that didn't help, my throat kept getting tighter and the nose began to run.  Oh brother, not what I need, a summer cold. 
By this morning it had blown into a full-blown nasty.  If I cough, oh my it hurts.  Lots of doses of Vitamin C and drinking plenty of liquids.  Heading out on Friday to attend a "Women of Faith" Conference in Indianapolis.  Don't want to be sick for that.  

Have you ever attended a "Women of Faith" Conference?  About 10 -15 years ago I attended 1 each summer for about 4 or 5 years.  I went with many of the women that I met through attending Diaconate classes with my sweetie.  We became quite a close group of women and attending an event like this together was great fun.  But I have noticed that with this one, two of my favorite speakers are no longer a part of the group...Luci Swindoll and Marilyn Meberg.  And another one, Patsy Clairmont, only attends a few, this one in Indianapolis not being one of them. So I will be missing 3 out of the 4 women that I so enjoyed.  The attraction to attend this one is Liz Curtis Higgs, one of the guest speakers.  Our Bible Study last year, "Ruth, The Girl's Still Got It" was written by Liz.  Along with the book, she "starred" in a short video each week and man is she a hoot.  So I am looking forward to seeing her "in person".  

So today, I am laying low, nursing myself, hopefully back to health....spending some time on the porch, relaxing and reading.  Summer is definitely drawing to a close around here, the kids all went back to school today, so the neighborhood is totally void of any noise except for the usual dog bark (which would be mostly Toby), cars passing by, and the birds chirping, and bees buzzing.



And speaking of birds....man oh man, I never have the right lens on when I spot a hummingbird. And this one was sitting so purty for me.  Rats, oh well, it's this best I could do with the 24-70 lens inside the back porch.  Just hope he comes back when I am better prepared.


Keep enjoying these waning days of summer....

Until next time....

18 comments:

  1. Sending positive healing thoughts so you'll feel better quickly! And there's that wonderful porch! Oh! How I miss it ... and you.

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  2. Oh sending BIG healing prayers your way. Yes, I have been to several Women of Faith Conferences over the years. SO many tears and laughs are shared there♥

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  3. feel better Deanna. I can't think of too many things worse that a full blown summer cold. Love your back porch.

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  4. Red is my favorite color (though I rarely wear it). I'd love to sit on that back porch watching the hummers! Follow the advise on your swag ("relax!"). I hope you're feeling all better by Friday.

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  5. Feel better soon my dear friend.
    I have a week & a half yet before I return to school......still enjoying my time & the waning days of summer.............

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  6. So sorry you are sick, hope you are well enough to go to your conference on Friday. Your porch has such pretty light.

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  7. I sure hope you feel better by the time you go to your conference. Sitting on that back porch should cure anything - it's so gorgeous!

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  8. My mom had something like that for a week....but the cough hangs on forever. Hope you get well quick!

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  9. You take care of yourself and get well soon. Summer colds are the worst. Around here the 24 hr. tummy bug has hit. Still hoping it passes me by.

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  10. Hope you feel better soon. I too have a little cold and it is little just enough to make me not feel 100% and not wanting to do a whole lot.

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  11. Hope you feel better soon, Deanna! xo

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  12. Look after yourself Deanna and I love your porch so pretty....

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  13. Nice shot of the hummingbird! I never ever seem to have the lens that I think I need on the camera - sigh - but you did great. I wish you a very speedy recovery!

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  14. Oh no, I hope you feel better soon, Deanna! Your porch looks so cozy :)

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  15. What a wonderful, cozy and welcoming porch you have, Deanna! Get well soon. :)

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  16. I went to the WOF in Indy for a couple years, but haven't been back for several. I would definitely miss Patsy Clairmont, but Liz Curtis Higgs is amazing! She will make you laugh and cry! Hope you are feeling better and having a wonderful time this weekend!

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