Today is my first Monday as a retired person. I have been working on some projects and doing a few household chores. When it cools off later this evening, I will need to go outside and pick up around the yard. Put away some chairs and things. Forecast shows we will have some wind and rain from both of the storms in the Gulf. Marco, then Laura a day or two later.

It looks like our daughter’s household will be able to stay in place. Glad for them to be at less risk. They sure took a hit in Harvey. Our son’s household will be fine, too, I’m confident. As will ours. Just wind and rain, but lesser force than others will endure.

Not really how I thought my first week would play out. Still glad to be able to be home. Love and prayers for my kinfolks and friends and neighbors all over.

Rain lilies will be popping up again soon all over the yard.