Some Normalcy

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In an effort to try and get things somewhat normal around here, I thought I'd share some pictures of my garden. Thank you so much for all your sweet notes and prayers. Our family has been through a tremendous crisis but we are working our way through it with the Lord's help. Dan has taken the month of July off so that we can focus on getting our son the help he needs.

Anyway, we've had so much rain that my garden is full of weeds. I keep waiting for it to dry up some, but it rains almost every day.

My flowers are gorgeous and are attracting all kinds of butterflies and hummingbirds.
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These are my favorites!
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The veggies are doing well except for the cucumbers. They just don't seem to be growing at all.

Cabbage
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Beans
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I'm looking forward to a good crop of tomatoes. I have three different kinds and a total of 25 plants.
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Lettuce
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The one thing no one is crazy about always does the best - squash.
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Melons.
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We are hoping that the weather starts to get better. It's been such a wet, damp month of June and July is starting out the same way.

I'm hoping to get back into blogging on a more regular basis. Thank you again for all your support!

Comments

  1. AnonymousJuly 2, 2009 at 8:05 PM

    So glad you're back! I don't know what happened to your son, but I pray everything will work out well for him. Your garden looks lovely. I'll be checking in frequently! Kathy in Illinois

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  2. NadineJuly 2, 2009 at 8:14 PM

    Dear Terri,

    So glad to see you posting again. Please know that I am continuing to keep your family in our prayers!
    Your garden looks wonderful - a great time of year when God blesses us with all the flowers and veggies in our gardens!

    Take Care!

    Blessings!
    ~Nadine

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  3. Wendy/TheCozyYellowHouseJuly 2, 2009 at 9:26 PM

    Welcome back Terri! I am sorry to hear your son is going through such a rough time I pray you will all find peace through it all.
    Your garden is looking great, we too have gotten alot of rain/weeds! Have a wonderful 4th!!!~Wendy

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  4. StephJuly 2, 2009 at 11:04 PM

    Hi Terri,
    Thank you so much for your words of encouragement. We are doing pretty well and I'm healing physically and emotionally. We'll see where God leads us in the future.
    I'm sorry to hear of your family crisis! I will be keeping you in my prayers! Every moment I think of you and your family I will pray.
    ~Steph

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  5. Lisa @ Life with 4!July 3, 2009 at 12:47 AM

    Terri, it's good to have you back! I'm so sorry to hear of the trouble your family is going through... i have thought of you often in the last couple of weeks.

    it's weird, my cucumbers are doing awful this year too. and we live clear across the country from one another!!! I planted 3 rows of them, none came up. So I replanted,and I only have 2 plants up! Frustrating because my kids LOVE cucumbers!

    Have a wonderful 4th of July. I pray that you and your family will be blessed beyond measure!!

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  6. ElizabethdJuly 3, 2009 at 3:07 AM

    So pleased to 'see' you Terri.

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  7. LynnJuly 3, 2009 at 3:56 AM

    It's lovely to see you back.
    Take care and God bless - you will remain in my prayers :)

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  8. AnonymousJuly 3, 2009 at 4:18 AM

    Welcome back Terri, you have been missed, and very much in my thoughts and prayers.

    Your garden is looking great, so much variety! Funny how sometimes the least enjoyed veggies are the ones which thrive the most! :)

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  9. Debbie JJuly 3, 2009 at 6:58 AM

    Hi Terri, saw your link on show and tell friday! Glad you are back and hope every thing will get back to normal for your family soon. Your plants all look great! I found a new recipe for squash, called squash fritters, you might like to try. I plan to post the recipe, maybe tomorrow.

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  10. Hootin AnniJuly 3, 2009 at 8:07 AM

    What a garden!!!! Oh my oh my.


    My show n tell is petrified wood I found in our yard...I think. Come see what you think, your opinion is greatly valued.

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  11. RosanneJuly 3, 2009 at 10:01 AM

    You flowers and veggies look great! Hope all settles down for you soon.

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  12. UnknownJuly 3, 2009 at 10:29 AM

    Beautiful garden! Lovely flowers...Hope they give you cheer as you search for solutions for your son. Best wishes to you & your family.

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  13. fitty's pinky rose cottageJuly 3, 2009 at 11:12 AM

    sometimes the best thing to do when stumble across some difficulties are to go back to God and enjoy the simple thing God has created.. and spending time in the garden always make one worried heart a happy soul!.. I shall have your family in our prayers too

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  14. JeanJuly 3, 2009 at 2:40 PM

    Love all you garden photos! Come over on Tuesday and join us for Bloomin' Tuesday! Jean

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