Hooray! I planted them on Sunday — that was fast! I really like the way we’re doing the planting these days, keeping them next to the wood stove up on a shelf and covering the containers with plastic bags. It makes a huge difference in the germination rate. And it looks like every seed has germinated, too. Now we’re anxiously waiting for the peppers. Maybe tomorrow we’ll see some.
Speaking of tomorrow, I’ll be having an unpleasant procedure — colonoscopy and upper GI. For sure, it’s not fun to prep for. But my doctor wants to find out why I’m having so many bouts with diverticulitis as I am careful of what I eat. Of course, I’m scared. After having a bout with cancer 10 years back, you always worry about every single unusual pain anywhere. So I’m praying everything will turn out okay and I won’t have to have surgery. After all, spring is coming and I have big plans.
I canned up 20 pints of ham and bean soup the other day and boy does it look great sitting down in the pantry! Next is another half ham and split pea soup. Can’t wait.
Will and I said we wouldn’t be planting 50 different new-to-us tomatoes this year again. But guess what? After waltzing through catalogs and websites, we ended up picking about 30 new ones to try. Hey, what can I say; we’re addicts — plant addicts, that is. (Hey Will, get out the bulldozer and clear more land!) — Jackie
Jackie,
I read you regularly and love your gardening advice recipes and stories.
My hubs had the surgery you are speaking of done with 3 days hosp stay and has never been happier. I wish you the best.
Brandy,
You’re right. For my peppers and tomatoes I use Jiffy 7 peat pellets then when I transplant I just stick each one in a Styrofoam cup with Pro-Mix seed starter mix. It’s faster than using just the Pro-Mix in larger containers then pulling each plant and transplanting.
All,
Thank you SO very much for all the love and prayers. I had the procedures and all went fine. But the gastroenterologist said I really needed surgery to remove the section of colon which had several larger pockets. He figured that was causing all of the recurring symptoms. Ugh. But if so, I’m trying to get it done asap so I’ll be well healed for spring as I’ll be giving two keynote addresses at the self-reliance expo in Dallas, May 22nd. Plus, of course, GARDENING!!! Again, thank you all so much.
Love and prayers….Rick and Sharon
Prayers from me too…I hope it went well and there isn’t anything serious wrong.
Prayers here as well and best wishes.
I am right there with all the rest of your fan club, best wishes and prayers for you that all is ok and it is just something simple that you need to adjust your diets for.
Jackie, as you can tell there are lots of prayers going out for you today, and prayers work. All will go well and answers will be found. You can lean on Him. God bless.
Jackie, I will pray for you also. I know it can be scary but God will take care of you. Will pray for Drs wisdom and your peace. Love spring time and new growth.
Praying for you, Jackie.
Jackie, I will be praying for you and Will. I know that the procedure will go well and answers will be found. I pray that God will give you peace, understanding, strength, and healing. Staci
I will join the prayer team and put you at the top of the list! May God bless you with peace and strength to handle the procedure and results.
My prayers for you Jackie! Hoping all goes well and the docs are able to figure out the reason for your symptoms. Love seeing that little petunia. Bring on spring! We are supposed to have some beautiful temps next week here in Michigan so I hope it gets to you first.
Jackie I’ll be praying for you. Good luck.
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Lifting up prayers for you Jackie. I pray the Lord surrounds you with His peace and gives you a good report from the doctors.
Best wishes to you for your procedure tomorrow.. Also wonder what kind of potting soil you are using? Looks like peat pots
Best wishes and prayers!
You will be in my prayers! That’s some addiction, wish more of us had one just like it. I received my first NEW canner, an All American, today. It’s small, a 915, but I’m not up to the weight of the larger ones, and this will do me just fine. I been dancing a jig ever since I ordered it. Tonight I’m going to be reading the direction book for it, cover to cover.
Again, good luck tomorrow, and I won’t forget to add you to my prayer list.
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