Christ in the Clouds

Whoever says it's easy to be a woman needs to go through the hormonal challenges that we go through!   source Perimenopause , which means "around menopause ," refers to the 2 to 8 years of changing hormone levels and related symptoms that lead up to menopause . (I've been one of the "lucky" ones to have been going through it, going on 12 years, now! ) The most common sign of perimenopause is longer, often irregular menstrual cycles that are caused by hormonal ups and downs. Perimenopause is a time of unpredictability. Menstrual and hormone-related symptoms are different for every woman. Some ( lucky ones )notice few or no changes. And others have severe symptoms that disrupt their sleep and daily lives. As during the teen years, irregular cycles can lead to heavy menstrual bleeding . Other common symptoms include mild to severe hot flashes , insomnia , cloudy thinking, headaches , heart palp

Being married for over 25 years, I realize  that my husband is a pretty level headed, practical, predictable guy. That was actually one thing that attracted me to him so many years ago. The thing is, I'm also realizing that as we get a little older, he is definitely NOT the adventurous type anymore. Not that he was adventurous ever. In fact, his lack of adventure sometimes has come across as dull and boring. I guess I am mentioning this because, even though I've never been real adventurous, either, I sometimes dream of doing something totally out of my character, something that may be impractical, but would be fun!! I've brought the idea a up couple of times with my hubby, but his response is, "well, that would be nice, but not practical."  Oh, phooeey!!! One of these times, I'm going to do something just to be different and not worry if it is practical or not!! (Of course, I still would have to be conscious of how it would affect those I love), but just go f

“And why do you worry about clothes? See how the lilies of the field grow. They do not labor or spin.  Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these.  If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith?  Matthew  6:28-30 I love growing lilies and watching them grow and bloom! Seeing them in my garden always make me think of these verses. (I realize the pink flower is a petunia, but it was already in this picture collage.)     Linking over at these blog hops: Freshly Brewed Sundays @ Freshly Brewed Lif e Scripture and a Snapshot @ Katie Lloyd Photography The Sunday Community @ Jumping Tandem