Phone call

Good morning world.  I know, it' not exactly morning.  My day started out with me thinking I'd be following my usual schedule.  Boy, was I wrong.  I got a phone call from a cousin of mine who lives in Texas.  We were on the phone for about 2 hours. I haven't spoken to her in a couple of years. The jest of her call to me was she wants to move here, to Missouri.  She wants her girls to know her Dad's side of the family and that's me.  Her Dad was my Uncle, my Dad's brother.  The last time I saw her, she was 8.  It seems she can't find a job where she lives.  I'm sure there is more to the story.  Always is.

Now here's the thing.  When the last family left us, I said no more for a long time.  I wanted my house back to myself.  But this is family.  Am I totally convinced this should happen?  No.  Am I thinking about it and praying about it.  Yes.  I'll keep you posted.

On another note, I tried the homemade cleaner from yesterday and I'm happy with it.  AND I found a simple recipe for a spot and stain remover, like a super duper cleaner.  Here's what is in it:

2 Parts Hydrogen Peroxide
1 Part Dawn dish soap

Put into a small spray bottle.  Gently shake.  And spray.  I had an old carpet stain.  It's gone.  I'm going to have to start taking pictures!  Also, get more peroxide!  I was so excited, until I realized I now have to shampoo the carpet since the clean spot is brighter and cleaner than the rest of the carpet that wasn't stained.  :)

In my effort to become what I perceive as an old fashioned housewife, I had dinner done and the house cleaned by the time Patrick got home from work.  It was really nice.  Until I realized I still had hot rollers in my hair.  Making progress, not perfection. 

Be blessed and be a blessing,

Just some of my thoughts and actions,

Elizabeth