We had a cat scratching post , but the cats would never use it.  Then I thought about how every time Latae went outside, she would scratch her claws on the posts on the deck.  So I suggested to put a 2x4 on the edge under the counter.  EO thought I was nuts, but he wanted the cats to stop scratching up the furniture, so he was willing to give it a try.  So he put it up and we showed it to the cats, rubbing their paws along it.  Latae understood right away what we were telling her.  When latae started to use it, we had Milly watch her, then she started to understand.  Well, it has been at least 2 years if not more and this is how much they have used it.  The only thing about it is, when we vacuum the floor, we make sure we vacuum the little bits of wood they break off it.  But that is not big deal at all.

When Steph moves, we are going to put a 2x4 on her dresser for Latae.  It is about the only piece of furniture she has that would work for that.  Then nothing else will be damaged in the apartment.  (that is, once they get an apartment and move).

So I woke up early this morning, and my nose was so stuffed up.  I had to get up and take my allergy meds, even though I really just wanted to get some more sleep.  I guess my allergies haven't recovered yet from last week's flare up.  Well, also the furnace was running this morning. But it has already stopped, so that is awesome...i am hoping we will have another warm day.  

I love spring!!  It has always been my favorite time of year.  It makes me think of the resurrection in how everything comes back to life. LOVE IT!!!!!!!!

OK, yesterday was pretty terrible. I wasn't up to doing anything...at all. EO told me to get lots of rest, and I must have, as I don't remember doing a single thing.  I was just too sick and miserable to accomplish anything.  Today isn't looking too great either.  my energy is already spent.  But I am thinking a little better.  I am able to process what is going on around me.  Where yesterday?  I am pretty sure I had the TV on, but i couldn't tell you what I watched.  Who knows what I watched.  I think i slept some, but I'm not sure about how long or anything.  But today I feel more alert, but just have no energy at all. Maybe tonight I will have a little burst of energy.  At least enough where I can go sit outside for a bit and enjoy the warmth.  

There is one thing I remember from the Assembly.  there was a talk on pioneering.  and i know i often think about it.  is there a way i could pioneer.  I would so love to pioneer.  and i know the brothers say in the talks, that not everyone is able to, due to health or circumstances... i feel like i really don't have an excuse as to why i am not pioneering.  what am i doing with my lazy butt each day.  and then i have days like the past couple of days, and i realize i have no health or strength.  I remember EO counting with me, how many bad days I have and how many good days I have each month.  The numbers don't lie... Back when we counted, my good days were about 8 days a month... I know now it is down to about 2 days a month.  Who can pioneer on 2 days a month?  but i still think about it so much and have such a strong desire to pioneer.  and maybe someday, i will figure out a way that i can do that. If Jehovah feels i can do it, I know he will help me find a way.