Prep week

It seems like a lot has happened in this week. Monday morning Rebecca and her crew left to go to Miranda’s and then to Utah to visit Dan’s family.  It was quieter when she left… but not by a lot.   We did the laundry from the beds and made them so they’ll be ready when she gets back.  We even vacuumed downstairs.

Before Callie left, she had a fabulous time playing "hairdresser" to a very patient Christopher.

Tuesday my friend Tosca came to show me her fabrics.  She is a fabric designer. She works with natural fabrics, mostly silk, and natural dyes.  Ohhh. They were lovely!  We had a nice visit.

I needed to write 4 articles this week so I would have them done for the time I was gone.  I’ll just need to send them out on Fridays.  I also landed a verbal contract to write a book on Infinite Banking.  I think it should be interesting and profitable and a lot of work.  This week I sent out written contracts for the newsletter and the book.

Wednesday I had a physical pre-cursor.  I thought it was to be a physical, but it was more a “meet the doctor.”  So I’ll go back again after I get back home from the trip.  At least I remembered the appointment this time.  When Rebecca was here, we were just busy-busy… and suddenly it was after my appointment.  They really were quite nice about it.

We worked on Deborah’s quilt this week and she got it finished.  It looks lovely!

 The kids had a great time playing under the quilt as we worked.

We’ve been trying to get things organized for our trip.  I’d like to get the house cleaner and straightened up. I still don’t have a for sure ride back from the airport.  But I am packed… mostly.  Got the laundry all washed so things are clean.  Got some things picked up.  It will be interesting to see how much of the mess is MY mess, once Deborah and crew are packed.

Friday, the Maples came over to get the last info on feeding and watering the chickens.  I also gave away two of the roosters to Sis. Chinn.  I’m glad to see them go as I don’t need three roosters.  I kept “Roger” the black and white one.  Tom gave directions for yard work.

Tom has really been a work-a-holic on the rentals.  At last, they are all done.  Several are rented.  He had bits and pieces to do on some, but by Friday afternoon he was done and joyful!  He celebrated by mowing our yard.

Saturday we drove with the O'brien’s to the Memphis Temple.  One of our single moms was going through the temple for her own endowments.  She came from Mountain View, and the senior missionary couple there could accompany her to the Memphis temple as it is in their mission boundaries.  What joy to see those you’ve shepherded make these sacred covenants with the Lord.  It was about 12 hours from start to finish.

So today we get a spiritual feast, and we get to finish packing and take Levi to his new home for the time we’re gone.  Tomorrow we leave at 6am.