Blog : I am so Lucky........

5669 posts
10/4/2022 5:18 pm

I am so Lucky........

I'd been working and needed a "set down and recoup break" I went back, re-read, and responded to every get well wish and prayer that I didn't have the strength to do so coupled with the medication they'd pumped into me. A person's wealth is not measured in gold or silver but in to persons he counts as friends.
Thank You,
Bret in North Iowa.

Drought in North Iowa

Here you see the Mighty Iowa River reduced to a trickle. Normally canoes, inner-tubes, and kayaks are able to ply the waterway but our extreme lack of rain in August and September has taken it's toll on the recreational aspects of our river.

I AM LUCKY in that while on the bridge taking pictures I captured a Grey Heron just about to take flight as I snapped the picture.

These long legged birds walk the shallows catching their lunch in small fish, crayfish, and snails.

I AM LUCKY to have MUTTs Inc. I made us Chicken Alfredo over noodles with garlic bread. On the way from the stove I tipped my plate a bit too much and lost a garlic bread to the floor that Ronnie snatched up in a New York Second!

Every day whether or not we notice it we have so much to be thankful for.... Each day given us should be spent in the most positive endeavors your mind can imagine.
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.Please remember in your prayers those who were in Ian's path.

Darter50516 66M

3857 posts
10/4/2022 5:20 pm

Thank you for being there in my hour of need.

DeeGlory222 68F

10/4/2022 6:53 pm

Bret Daily Prayers Continue
Be Well
Beautiful Pictures

sparkleflit 76F

10271 posts
10/4/2022 7:12 pm

I loved reading this blog...So much gratitude and hopefulness in spite of your troubles.....

We are having a drought here too.....and no rain in sight....here on the wet coast.....

I love Herons...The ones we have here look very much like the one in your photo, but have a blue tinge and are called Blue Herons....I love the way they stand so still for soooo long and then suddenly pounce on a fish or frog.....and I especially love when they take off...the spread and power of those huge wings, pulling in their legs ....and then
the voice....that loud call over the water that I imagine a dinosaur would sound like....brings out the primitive essence of my being...reduced to life's basics.......

Darter50516 66M

3857 posts
10/4/2022 7:51 pm

CRAZYHORSE230

Just put a load of laundry in the washer... a major change in our weather in the next few days.

Darter50516 66M

3857 posts
10/4/2022 7:56 pm

sparkleflit

Those birds do harken back to their dinosaur relatives hidden in so many fossils. I shall always try to keep a positive view when posting.

maudie1957 74F

1262 posts
10/5/2022 12:28 am

What a positive and uplifting blog. So glad you are well on the road to recovery.

Another wet grey morning here in Dublin. Hope to get out between the showers.

Darter50516 66M

3857 posts
10/5/2022 6:42 am

maudie1957

A wet grey day in North Iowa... misty not the rain drops to dampen the soil. I am going to go play BINGO with the ladies in th nursing home this morning.

Darter50516 66M

3857 posts
10/5/2022 6:45 am

Archer62

Going to drive over to join my lady friends in a game of BINGO... "The Kid" is bringing Oreo cookies for prizes. My dad's English teacher is there....95 times around the sun!

StarCandy1 69F

1796 posts
10/5/2022 6:51 am

Love this post. Great pics ! I have lots of relatives. Mostly on FB. I talk more to my friends than my relatives. I have nieces and nephews that I haven't even met who r adults now. Even my kids know my friends more than their relatives.
Maybe JD should get to know one of us, just in case ? I think I drove everyone nuts asking about U ! Especially Steve ! LOL
I'm so glad U r back and on the mend !
HUGS HUGS HUGS

Nileyears 71F