My grandmother always called this time of year Blackberry Winter--the chilly snap that comes sometime in May while the blackberry bushes are blooming. She further said that if there's no Blackberry Winter, the blackberry crop will be slim to none.
We should have a good blackberry crop this year because we're having an awesome blackberry winter. For the past several days we've had cool, sunny days and chilly nights. Just right for propagating lots of juices blackberries. Ummmmm. I can already taste the blackberry cobbler.
Now I want to tell you what a good man my husband is. It's true that he's feeling much better today. His first words upon awaking were, "Boy! Do I feel better this morning."
Well, at this very minute he's on the next street over cutting grass for a neighbor who is with his son in Nashville. This son has been suffering with an inflammation of the spine (it has a name, but I forget it) for about eight months. I'm so proud of Vann. Nobody would blame him a bit right now if he didn't even cut his own grass. But he does, and still has time to help others. He deserves our prayers, friends. Thank you all so much for providing them.
And finally I have to show you this. The little doggie toy was given to Sophie by her groomer, Diane. It's one of Sophie's favorites. As you can see, she has loved it half to death.
The chewy stick came from a pack that I bought Soph yesterday. I gave her one as soon as I got home.
This morning when we came into the living room, this is what we saw. Now I don't know if Sophie was in a generous mood (not typical for her) and placed her toy on the chewy stick--or if the little toy fellow has a life of his own and decided to cop a chew while nobody was looking. But isn't it sweet?
I am feeling better today as well. Vann says all that was wrong with me yesterday was that I was stoned on the novacaine. I think he's right. He took me to Cracker Barrel last evening for dinner so I wouldn't have to cook. (I told you he was a good man.)
Thanks to all for your comments, prayers, and good wishes. Sometimes I don't get around to answering each comment personally. But know that we read them all and thank God for every one of you.
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On 05/20/2009, Barbara Anne said ...
Hi Susan!
So glad Vann and you are both feeling good today and that the weather is cool and delightful, too.
Our blackberries are blooming, too, and we hope to get the berries before the deer eat them all. Blackberry cobbler. Yum!
What a sweet photo of Sophie's friend with Sophie's treat! Wonder if toys still play at nighttime as I was sure they did when I was a child. Looks like proof positive to me!
Hugs!
On 05/20/2009, Joanne said ...
That Sophie is such a warm-hearted girl--sharing her chew bone with her buddy!
Continuing prayers for Vann, and for you.
On 05/20/2009, Julia Wood said ...
I'm still praying for you and Vann - you are such a SWEET couple!
On 05/21/2009, Patti Koosed said ...
I will certainly pray for your friend.
The blackberries are blooming here too. Oregon has an over abundance of Blackberries.
Sophie is sharing? This is an adorable photo.
Hope this finds you well. thinking of you Susan.
God Bless and have a great week!
Patti
On 05/21/2009, julie Size said ...
Vann is a very good boy..with a big heart. I loved your stories. We have dewberries here - a wild version of blackberries.
On 05/21/2009, kayellen said ...
Wonderful!!!
I love Cracker Barrel not a single one in California:(
Tell Sophie... Miss Gracie say's hello..she just got her summer schnauzer cut and looks sooo cute!
I keep praying for you and Vann!
Hugs,
K
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