Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Compost Tip #1 - It's a delicate balance

So they say it's not rocket science, but making good compost is a delicate balance of food, water, air and TLC. Oh, and it needs a home (preferably out of sight and down wind). However, if you do it right, it doesn't matter if it's down wind because it's really not supposed to be smelly. It only turns smelly if it has too much moisture and maybe some of the wrong ingredients. We seem to make a lot of compost at our house - not always with the right balance, but on occasion we have had some success and at times we have added to our garden that dark brown, moist, earthy smelling amendment called compost that makes our garden beautiful.....but we are still working on that perfect balance. As Libby said, the storm cloud may be hovering over our house, but we see a break in the clouds and the sun in beginning to shine through!

We have had some wonderful appointments this week with very skilled and knowledgeable doctors. No final decisions for treatment have been made yet, but each step of the way takes us further into that sunlight and the skies are looking more clear. I've been so uplifted by all of you, our dear family and friends. You are truly the best in the world and the flowers in my garden. You all know how much I love flowers - especially the ones that grow in that dark rich composted soil! Thank you for your love and support and encouraging words - I know it will keep me going. So many have been on this road before me and that also gives me strength. I am so thankful for your amazing examples. In actuality, I want everyone to know that the storm may seem like a big one from the outside looking in, but inside, I am blessed with peace and calm. I only know of One who has the power to calm storms and I am so grateful.

11 comments:

  1. Cindy,
    I have feelings that I cannot bring myself to write here. Please know that you are in my prayers. Your name will be uttered from the lips of so many who love you, including me. Your attitude about this trial is a statement of your faith and courage. I love you, my friend.
    Fran

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  2. ya right make me cry...again! nice post cinny. i'm ready to get movin on down the road. we will all link arms and make it together.

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  3. Hand in hand we walk this path we call mortality with its tests and trials. They come in all shapes and sizes and at various times (when we lease expect them). You have weathered some incredible storms in the past and I have no doubt you will pass through this with the same grace and dignity. I admire you and Reed for the way you have dealt with life's experiences. I love you as a friend, a sister and a 2nd mother to the BOYS. It's your faith and courage that will buoy everyone else up. I pray the Lord will bless you with peace and calm through the troubled moments. You will be in our constant thoughts and prayers. Thanks for posting.

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  4. Cindy, Just returned from Portland to hear this bad, bad news. I am so, so sorry. Not that I don't believe you will beat it, but that you have to join the fight at all. I will be thinking about you and praying for you and I hope talking to you soon. All my love,

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  5. Cindy, Just returned from Portland to hear this sad news. I am so, so sorry. Not that I don't believe you will beat it but that you have to join the fight at all. I will be thinking of you, praying for you and I hope talking to you really soon.
    All my Love, Marsha

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  6. Thanks for your beautiful words, Cindy. We love you.

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  7. Know that there are 3 people in Milwaukee praying for and thinking of you! We love you!

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  8. Our prayers are with you during this time. I enjoy reading your blog. It's inspiring.

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  9. Beautiful words, and so fitting. We can all study and pray and suggest and advise, but you are the one who is living it. Prayers and cheers that you will have strength and peace; that you will be able to see humor now and again; that the girls will see deeper than teenage girls usually do, and that your medical team shines their symbolic swords before each battle. We're with you!

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  10. Love you Cindy!!!!! You are filled with beauty inside and out! You are an inspiration and wonderful example to everyone!

    Emily

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  11. Cindy, Jason gave us the news last week and we felt terrible. But, like everyone else here, we are optimistic that things are going to turn out well for you.

    Thinking of you.

    Tyler and Stacy

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