Moments ago I was reminded of the Serenity Prayer: “God grant me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the Courage to change the things I can, and the Wisdom to know the difference.”

I can’t change the fact that the years have taken a lot of my strength and vitality.  Having been terribly self-sufficient, it takes Courage to ask for help with forty pound bags of planter soil, and cement.  Having been one to work in spite of pain and sickness, I recognize that I have to call upon Wisdom and request that a coworker cover for me.  I believe the last time I was this sick was three years ago when I suffered from the ozone poisoning.  I don’t know why I am currently suffering exhaustion, respiratory problems, strangling cough, and more.  I’ve spent a lot of time in bed; I’ve neglected the apartment–and missed two days work.  I didn’t have the energy to drive to the chiropractor this morning!!  Some of my readers will ask: “Have you gone to a doctor?”  My answer: “I don’t go to allopathic doctors!”  I believe in holistic health.

I neglected going to a chiropractor for decades.  I “believe” in chiropractic, and acupuncture, etc., etc., but would not allow myself to spend the money.  My spine is in bad shape from years of neglect and several severe accidents.  I truly believe the recent chiropractic adjustments are sending a message to every part of my body to promote healing and health.  The “healing” isn’t an overnight–or one adjustment–event.   I also believe in “spontaneous healing” but I sense my Heavenly Father has a message for me as I have hours of limited activity (quiet time).

With very limited energy, I mixed cement yesterday and set a pole in a pail.  The large five gallon pail (one of two) will support the Topsy-Turvy upside-down tomato plants.  The small pail will (hopefully) support the Bluebird house.  (Remember, I couldn’t drive the post in the ground so I’ll keep all above ground!!) I couldn’t finish the project: One more large… and more cement for the small pail.  “Yes, I used broken bricks and blocks so I didn’t need ‘all’ cement.” ~~ Check back; I’ll eventually complete my back yard projects!!