Mood:
specialNow Playing: Day 2745-Next GP Chapter... Turning Lemons Into Lemonade :)
There are some days...Like today. When there has to be some sort of reason for such an oddly, yet very interesting kind of day.
I know...Let's just blame it on the full moon! HA!
We continue to find some of the most odd ways that one can rig their home when it comes to repairs. All sorts of crazy ways as well as self-installation projects. Like this tennis ball that I ironically found taped to the wall with of all things. Painters tape. I stumbled across the tennis ball, behind a mirror, while accidentally dropping a spoon behind the microwave. Ummm...
Hmmmm?... The only thing we can figure is that maybe the prior owners used it to keep the mirror from hitting the wall? Although that makes no sense because the mirror doesn't even come close to touching the wall?. Once Eric saw the tennis ball taped to the wall. Within 5 minutes the mirror was no longer. It never made any sense for what looks like a bathroom mirror being placed above a separate area of the kitchen. There used to be a wine refrigerator on the counter below it when we first moved into our home. The very first day after closing. But that is no longer either after giving it to a neighbor. We have far better things in mind for that extra counter space. And as far as the tennis ball? It went into the wash and is now happily part of Snoreo's tennis ball stash. Heeheeheeheehee!
If the day couldn't get any crazier. It did.
Eric has been keeping a few things to himself when it comes to chattering voices that he has been hearing through out the house. There are days when he will be yelling from the basement, "What did you say?" There have also been a few occasions where we will literally be in the kitchen and hear voices coming from the basement. I have encountered my own not-so-comfortable moments in the basement where it literally feels as if someone is looking over my shoulder while folding wash. Other times the energy through out the house will be so thick. That every single hair will literally stand up on my body. This evening things got a bit crazy. I guess we can blame part of it on the full moon?. We didn't even know that this evening there would be a full moon. But if you are a skeptic. Then don't bother with the next part of this blog. I can only hope that one day, you too will be pleasantly surprised with a special gift to connect of your own. Our gutters, roof, french drain and sump-pump system have been going through major repairs due to water issues that began on day 1 of purchasing our home. This was back in October 2016. I always felt that this house was seriously neglected. In more ways than one. I also firmly believed that in time...The foundation settling would stop, but only after we put a whole lot of hard work and lots of $$$ into the home. There are times when the house will literally speak to us.
Like this evening.
While in the basement, unplugging the old sump-pump system, so the plumbers can have free reign of the basement this week. We began walking down the stairs to hear little feet scrambling below us. To us, it certainly sounded like Mittens kitty. But she was upstairs. So we just blew it off as Eric began unplugging and unhooking the sump-pump system. It was quiet in the basement. So being able to actually hear the same voices whispering at the opposite end of the basement took us both by surprise. It felt as if someone or multiple people were watching us. You know...That uneasy feeling that makes your heart start pumping a bit harder. It also makes going back up the steps a bit faster if you know what I mean! Hahahaha! Eric looked at me, yet we didn't really say a word to each other. Honestly, I have seen a lot through out my lifetime. Eric has also seen more than his fair share while attending overnight stays, ITC research at various historic locations. In and out of state over the past several years. Between the whispers, two plug outlets that kept overloading and a strange feeling of something or someone around us. I decided to grab a few pieces of equipment. Maybe someone has something to say to us? A message to relay?
These are two images that were caught on our equipment. They have not been altered. You can not rig these types of images and they do not just happen via command. Blame it on the full moon?. Or blame it on those whom are intrigued with the home and possibly just want to connect. I firmly believe that if you have a closed mind. Spiritually. You will never have the ability, opportunity or possible gift in your lifetime to connect with those whom have passed onto Heaven. Yet still find a way to stay here with us, even possibly visit, in a spiritual sense. While Eric was standing behind me. I could hear him gasp after asking the individual to let us know if anyone else was present with them. This is the second and only other image that we received on our equipment. Three other figures appeared with the individual. Two within only a arms reach from the camera. One word: 
FASCINATING!
If that wasn't enough to make a firm believer out of those whom believe that the full moon brings with it. The unexplained. While taking Snoreo outside, I decided to tag along after a long day at the hospital and getting lots of rest over the past few days. Eric said, "Come on outside with your cell phone. The full moon is huge!" So I did and this is what we saw quickly blazing across the open sky. It wasn't a plane. It also wasn't any type of satellite that could easily go that fast across the sky. I was honestly surprised that my cell phone was able to zoom in close enough to catch a glimpse of this round, glowing, quickly moving object. As far as skeptics. When it comes to UFO's. I have to admit that I 'used' to not believe in such a thing. Maybe that is because I had yet to experience. But everyone, one day, will maybe be blessed enough to experience a once-in-a-lifetime moment that will forever change your mind. For us...It was this evening of pure magical energy and the unexplainable. For someone who believes in the afterlife and spiritual sense of discovery. The ability for loved ones to connect with us, someway, somehow after death. How could I had been so closed minded when it comes to UFO's?. To not believe that some other form of life also exists among the stars...
Blame it on the full moon? Nah. Some people just have a special gift. 
chillin'
The heat has finally arrived here in the country! Sure, we still have a breeze coming off of the river. But with that breeze Eric has found out first hand just how bad the chiggers can be during the hot, humid summer months. When you live near the river, creeks and a lot of wooded land. One is bound to end up dealing with those darn chiggers! Eric freaked out when I told him what exactly all of the small red bites were all over his body. It's possible to get chigger bites anywhere, especially out here in the country. Cutting the grass, running and playing with Snoreo at our local dog parks, walking along the river trails. The easiest solution in hopes of getting rid of the chigger bite redness, burn and itch? There are actually a few things...A hot shower, alcohol swabs and polish remover. I personally wouldn't recommend the polish remover. But the alcohol swabs work like a charm if you aren't near a shower to quickly jump into! Eric...Well let's just say that here on out you will find him wearing long pants and a much longer sleeved shirt. Heeheeheeheehee!
Health Beverage
YIKESSSS!!!
bright
What is there not to love?. 
What is not to love waking up seeing so many deer, among their little ones who pay us a visit through out the day. Most people go to Tennessee in hopes of watching the deer during the fall and winter season. Not where we live in Indiana. We always have deer to enjoy watching, feeding and even lately doing a few communication commands. Head nodding which means that deer are trying to figure out if you are a friend or a foe. A few stomps on the ground means that the alpha deer is letting the other deer know if they should stay or run. We have one particular female deer that we named, 'Dots.' She is a regular visitor at our home. At least 2-3 times a day you will find her enjoying some deer chow, bird seed, popcorn and never-ending water supply. Heeheeheehee! 
It has been a first over the past few weeks with momma deer and her twin babies coming to visit us. There are not enough words to describe these cuties! I absolutely love all wildlife! Never did we imagine having so many outdoor animals, both big and small, to include as part of our every day life. 
celebratory
happy
I didn't have just one solar light cat landscaping decoration that wasn't working. I actually had two. Two that I bought after the passing of our beloved Bear and Pumpkin kitty over 3 years ago. Since placing them into our freshly landscaped front flower beds. I had always hoped for both of them to somehow, magically light up again! A sign to me that our loved ones are back home, safe in Heaven, yet somehow are still here with us on earth. Spiritually. The evening of July 4th. I got my second sign as myself and Eric got home that evening after taking Snoreo to our local dog park. What we found waiting for us was quite magical! It instantly brought a smile to both of our faces! We need not say a word. No words to those whom...BELIEVE. It didn't dawn on me until later in the evening as I looked at our wall calendar. July 4th was the day that Bear kitty was rescued from a home that had over 50 cats. A tiny black kitty with tons of fleas that sat patiently in my truck while being taken to his new home and washed away from all fleas. Over 18 years of such unconditional love that he had given me. 
While getting my tools ready to continue finishing up the dining room remodeling project. I felt the need to get a few pieces of our ITC equipment out as I placed them on the kitchen counter. Nothing really happened as the energy was actually quite calm within the house. What happened later after cleaning up and finally resting on the couch. Another sign. An answer to a question possibly allowing me to share the magic that is still alive as ever with our loved ones. Those whom still visit us from Heaven. 
I am still well taken back by not only the accurate, but quick response! I may not have the ability to always connect on a daily basis. But the special gift that began as a young child is still strong as ever! Happy? You bet! Eric's facial expression was lost for words last week as I began explaining an elder woman whom insisted that potato salad is on the table at all holiday festivities. Has to be egg potato salad as someone else threw their hands up in the air shouting, "You all need to go back to bed!" Eric looked at me with tears in his eyes and said, "That is my Grandmother and my Aunt. We always had potato salad and us cousins would spent the night at our aunts when we were younger. Talking late into the evening and my Aunt would come into the rooms where we were all scattered. Throw her hands up in the air and say those exact words for all of us to go back to bed."
4TH OF JULY!
rushed
As for our kind of holiday partying? We are having a house party that includes lots of big and small projects, plenty of patching, repairing and painting! WOO~HOO!! 
Eric is almost finished with installing our new garage door. It's been a huge undertaking on his part since this is the first garage door that he has ever installed. By himself. A few of his coworkers were suppose to help assist, but they either had plans that came up with family or ended up being hit with mandatory overtime. Eric should be very, very proud of himself once the garage door is finally complete! There has been a few parts that needed to be handmade in order to secure the garage door since the prior owners didn't install proper brackets on the other one. I can't wait to finally see everything come together once it is completely finished. It truly is going to be a real gem! A country coastal kind of home! 
~a-h-h-h-h-h-h~
We are going from various shades of dark brown and dark gray paint to now super cool, happy and very vibrant coastal colors. The house is already starting to not only feel better, but it is looking AMAZING! If only we started this massive project 5 months ago...We would had already been finished! But things happen and life happens. Tis better late than never. Well time to get back to work before Mittens kitty finds another roll of paper towels to shred to pieces. Hahahahaha! 
The inside of our home is now starting to slowly resemble the country coastal theme that I had in mind. Peaceful, simple, yet colorfully fun! A place to celebrate all that is good in life. A place to start over on a fresh, clean slate. A reason to celebrate life. 
Eric really likes the color too! Once the dining room is complete. It's onto the 1 out of the last 2 bedrooms! I still have to revisit the bathroom remodel project from late last year. I didn't put my heart and soul into it. If I am going to redo this entire house and turn it UPSIDE-DOWN. Then I plan on doing it the right way! Today wasn't a very productive day due to tumor pain and stress brought on from last nights ridiculously stressful heated phone conversation. Ft. Knox promise...IT WILL NEVER HAPPEN AGAIN. But there is always tomorrow in order to make up for lost project time. 