We had our first taste of the holiday season last night. Amy was in the kitchen cooking when a loud clap of thunder shook the house. In a few seconds she started calling, "Suzie, come here." I went. From somewhere overhead, strains of "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" wafted. Fortunately, I remembered the high cabinet over the refrigerator where I store Christmas knick-knacks, including a music box that plays that very tune. The heavy thunder had set it to playing. I think Amy was expecting celestial visitors.
That thunderclap was a part of a night of heavy rain here at The Yellow House. The rain gauge is full to the top, 5 1/2", this morning. I don't know how much rain we actually had. More forecast for today with a flash flood watch in effect.
I feel much better this morning. Just a tiny occasional cough. I think Dr. M's meds are working or I'm getting well--or both. But I'm tired of bed, I'm tired of being sad, I'm tired of life being on hold. I'm going to do something today, even if it's just a small something.
The Hannah Home truck is coming today to take the big old hulking furniture out of my office. I'm not sure they can get it out of there. I'm not sure how Phillip and Chris ever got it in. I think it has grown in the eight years it has been in there.
Have a great day, everyone. And try to stay dry.
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On 09/18/2009, Molly said ...
Too creepy about the music, but funny! It has been raining here for the better part of a week, I think we're up to a foot in some areas. I'm TIRED of it.
I hope your good health continues, this has gone on long enough!
On 09/18/2009, Sandy said ...
We could use a little of that rain in SC. Planted turnip greens and collards, beets and spinach and having to use the hose on them. Nothing beats good ole rain though. So glad you are feeling better. There are better days ahead. How's Sophie?
On 09/18/2009, Teresa/MarieSews said ...
Rain? What's that? We haven't had much here in the last few years. Next time you get some, send it out to CA. We'll take it. Sounds like that thunder clap was really close if it was enough to set off a music box. Take Care.
On 09/18/2009, Ramey Channell said ...
Was that by any chance the cookie-tin music box I gave Vann for Christmas last year?
Ramey
On 09/18/2009, Ramey Channell said ...
I say, was that by any chance the cookie-tin music box I gave Vann for Christmas last year?
Ramey
On 09/18/2009, Barbara Anne said ...
Oh, what a great story! I think some miracles are a matter of timing, so perhaps this was a celestial message, just for you and Amy. After all, how many times has thunder shook the house and no music played?
So glad that you're feeling better and that progress will be made in clearing the bulky furniture from your new office space!! Good news x 2!
Perhaps you need to treat yourself to a beauty shop visit, wash, trim (if needed), style, and manicure?
Hugs!
On 09/18/2009, Carol said ...
I'm so glad that your feeling so much better and that you're making progress with the cleaning. I know Hannah House will love the furniture. I love the music box story...by chance? Hmmmmm!
On 09/18/2009, Jan said ...
I really liked that story! I know a lot of folks might say that it was something that just happened; but I like to take it a bit further and would like to believe that there was a special message there somewhere :) So glad you are feeling better and hope you found something that you were up to doing and that that "something" brought a smile to your face.
On 09/18/2009, CarlaH said ...
Susan, That must have been quite a clap of thunder to set off the music box - good thing you remembered it. Look upon the rain as a tool to wash away some of your sorrows and to help you on the road to recovery. Thinking of you and wishing you well.
On 09/18/2009, Kai said ...
It was the Christmas elf telling you to smile. They HIDE, you know, those lil' fellas! I used to tell my daughter that each person has an elf - not only to tattle to Santa, but to make CERTAIN we celebrate ALL the joy, love, & wonder the Christmas season has to offer! Leah's elf was named Munchie, and every single YEAR, even as she got older, more cynical, and not quite the little girl I remembered, Munchie showed up and she INSISTED she saw him quite clearly. Your elf came early & brought the music of the season! AND a message. (By the way, household furnishings DO grow! My old fridge surely did! LOL!)
On 09/18/2009, lila said ...
Amazing story about the music box!
I'm glad you are feeling better, too!
We have seen a bit of sunshine today after a rainy week.
On 09/18/2009, vivi said ...
hi Susan
I have no come here for a while
send you all my love, hope you feel better and better every day
love from the south of the planet
vivi
On 09/18/2009, Gretchen said ...
I would have thought Dickens' three ghosts were coming to visit if I heard that music! Quick thinking! We are getting floods of rain here in Atlanta also. It's a sewing and movies watching kind of weekend. Hope you continue to feel better. Sending hugs and caring thoughts.
On 09/18/2009, Valerie said ...
bonjour Susan
catching up (I've been down with anemia/iron lately)and glad to read you feel better.
have a relaxing/restful weekend and I hope you'll have fully recovered by Monday
xo
across the Atlantic ocean
On 09/18/2009, Melinda said ...
It has been raining a lot here also. Our quilt show is this weekend and we are hoping for some dry weather. So far we have had about 6 inches this week so far.
I hope you are feeling well soon!
On 09/18/2009, Penny @ Lavender Hill Studio & The Comforts of Home said ...
What a story about the music box! We have had alot of rain here too. I know I am looking for some sunshine soon.
Glad to hear that you are feeling better.
Hugs,
Penny
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