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Saturday, September 29, 2007
A Simple Saturday

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Well, the change in the weather that I ordered came in! After a couple of rainy days, we went from muggy summer weather to cool crisp air. Even though it's chilly, there's plenty of sunshine. It's a perfect day! The leaves are really starting to change now. They sure are beautiful! Living in a woods is brilliant this time of year. We're surrounded by crimson and gold. The picture above was taken last year, but I'll be able to share this year's beauty soon.

We don't have any special plans today. I began baking this morning to warm up the house. I have apples cooking in the crock pot (making more sauce) and plan to bake a few pies today if my hands can hold up long enough for it. (I really need to invest in a peeler!) The boys are out raking leaves and harvesting more nuts.

I haven't been well lately. My joint pain and weakness have gotten worse, and I've had a few additional symptoms, so I visited a new Rheumatologist yesterday for another round of testing. It'll be a few weeks before I get the results, but my husband's vacation is during that time and I'll have a lot to keep my mind from wandering and worrying. (I'm afraid I'm not a very patient person when it comes to things like this.)  He's taking us on a little trip south to see the leaves, so it'll be wonderful to get away. We'll also be celebrating our 15th wedding anniversary in a few days. Wow~ the time sure flies!


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Saturday, September 29, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Charity

Happy ,in an advance,Aniversary! My husband and I will be celebrating our 15th anivsary as well. Ours is on October 24th. Time does fly.

Hope you get to feeling well soon.

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Sunday, September 30, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

Our fall weather is slowly coming in too. Not fast enough for me though. It is my favorite time of the year!! That picture is gorgeous, I can't wait to see this year's.

~Ann~ www.tisthegifttobesimple.blogspot.com

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Sunday, September 30, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

That is such a beautiful picture! Most of the trees here are still quite green. Love the smell of apples cooking!
I'm so sorry you've been feeling worse these days. Hopefully you will get some answers from these tests. Let me know how you come out.
Hugs,
Leah

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Sunday, September 30, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by CandyFoote

Have a happy anniversary!

Candy

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Monday, October 1, 2007 - Happy

Posted by Chas

Happy Early Anniversary!!!!
Congratulations!!!!
I hope you feel better soon!!!
Love,
Chas

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Monday, October 1, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

Don't ya just love those perfect fall days! Your photography is always soooo beautiful! We will be celebrating our 15th anniv. next May 1. Happy Anniversary to you too - in advance!

Hopefully you will be feeling better soon and that it is a "quick fix". Have you tried cutting out sugar or salt, or tried homeapathy? How about rubbing garlic on your chest - JUST KIDDING.

Have a beautiful night.
Blessings & (((HUGS)))
PlainJane

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Tuesday, October 2, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by blessedmomof10

Amy,
I am sorry to hear you are not feeling well..... is there any chance you have lymes? Have you been tested for lymes disease? I ask because joint pain is one of the symptoms for this disease........

You may wish to look into the local lymes chapter for the tests they use to detect for this .......

I am thinking of you and do so hope you feel better soon!

Hugs,
gloria

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I like my kitchen. The big shining stove with its friendly wood fire; copper kettle singing its contralto song; plump black pot with its bubbling savory stew.

The rich, golden smell of cornbread ready to take from the oven, blending with the piquant spiciness of hot gingerbread. I like the wide painted floorboards and the red geraniums in the windows; the little brown pots with trailing ivy.
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SPRING: half-cold, half-warm the April wind tugs at the chestnut's mane; he sets his hooves deep in the earth and furrows are left behind. Swallows call wildly to their wheeling loves.

SUMMER: the tall corn talks in the amber day; the tiger lilies bloom in the river marsh. The hay is in, the timothy meadows sway beneath the crow's black crying, slow and harsh.

AUTUMN: the heifers come down from the golden hill; the dooryard rose-hips have the hardness of coral; supper smoke rises straight and the nights are a chill; beneath the red maple leaves the ground lies sorrel.

WINTER: before green dawn the lantern light in the breathing barn casts a circle of the color of honey; hills climb through stars, my acres are drifted white; and my heart knows the taste of a good year strong and sunny.

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