It's been a nice Sunday. We attended church and then came home and had a fried chicken dinner with all of the trimmings. I spent some time in the garden this afternoon and picked six sacks full of tomatoes! In the beginning of the garden harvest, I would walk from row to row and fill my apron as I went along, but these days, my apron isn't large enough, so I have started carrying extra sacks and baskets in the truck. I was able to share with three friends and still had enough left over to make a batch of spaghetti sauce and ketchup this evening.
I picked some lovely basil and harvested my garlic and hung it to cure. I also picked some bell peppers, pears, and a large basket full of pie pumpkins. The kitchen looks so beautiful with all of the bowls and baskets full of colorful fruits and vegetables. When my husband walked in, I welcomed him to our "farmer's market." :-) If only it could be like this all year long!
Tomorrow is Labor Day and we are planning a little "Farewell Summer" get-together. The boys and their cousins want to take "one last swim" before the pool is closed for the season. Personally, I think the water is a bit too chilly even now (we've had such cool nights) but that will not stop a bunch of boys. In fact, of anything, it encourages them!
My heart is heavy tonight and with those in the South who are facing the storm. I am especially concerned for Kitty and her family who are unable to evacuate due to her mother's health, and also for Karen and Shaune. I pray the Lord's protection over them and that they will have the "peace that passes all understanding" in the midst of this storm.
