Silent Finger to the Sky and Stars- Digital Art by Tracey Grumbach

An instinctive taste teaches men to build their churches with spire steeples

which point as with a silent finger to the sky and stars.

-Samuel Taylor Coleridge

Just as I have an obsession with barns, I also have an obsession for the architecture of churches. The subtle differences in details between each of them intrigues me. I am particularly fond of steeples and bell towers. One day I plan on making a collage of all the different barns I've photographed and separately, all the churches I've photographed. I think it will be cool to see them all together. I don't have any clue just how many different ones I've taken. Probably dozens!

I have my monthly doctor appointment today with my Lyme specialist. Except for last week, my pain levels have been a lot better while on this restricted diet, which is a plus. I am still dealing with ridiculous levels of exhaustion, but hopefully I can find answers to that at today's appointment. He will be presenting the results of my ALCAT blood test and helping me fine tune my diet so that I can avoid trigger foods for my system. Frankly, I am petrified that my digestive tract is so screwed up that all I'll be able to eat is lettuce and cucumbers. I will find out for sure today and let you know on tomorrow's blog. I will also find out the results of my liver function tests. I pray that my liver is holding up to the onslaught of antibiotics I am still on. I would appreciate any prayers for the doctor's wisdom and my patience as we move through this difficult process.

I found out late yesterday afternoon that Brenna needs to go in for emergency oral surgery to remove her wisdom teeth today. Please say a prayer for her as well. I hope the surgery goes smoothly and her recovery is swift. Poor thing got back from Canada Sunday night, had a emergency dentist appointment yesterday afternoon and surgery scheduled for 11:00 today. I am sure this is the home coming she was hoping for!

I'll see you here tomorrow with updates on my doctor visit and Brenna's surgery. Happy Tuesday, y'all.

xo

Deo Uni Et Trino- St. Louis Missouri

About this image: Taken in St. Louis, this image reminds me of my fascination with the concept of trinity. God the father, God the son, and God the Holy Spirit. I have recently embarked on a new spiritual journey yearning to be closer to God. I am searching for a new church home and visited a church last Sunday (not the one pictured here, obviously, since this one is in St. Louis) that I really liked. I look forward to visiting again in the future to find out if this is the right place for me and my family. I am searching for health and contentment in all aspects of my life, physical, mental, and spiritual. I'm working on the physical continuously, I've recently had a mental health tune up with my favorite therapist, and now am looking for some spiritual growth. I'm learning to let go and let God, which for me, a lifelong control freak, is a huge undertaking requiring lots of faith.

In what areas of your life are you seeking growth and contentment?

Have a wonderful Thursday.

xo

Belfry- Digital Art Chesapeake City, Maryland

Digital Art By Tracey Grumbach

The day is done, and the darkness
Falls from the wings of Night,
As a feather is wafted downward
From an eagle in his flight. 

 "The Day Is Done" 

by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

This past Friday I had the pleasure of taking a day trip to the very lovely Chesapeake City in Cecil County, Maryland. I immediately fell in love with this quaint historic town. It was relaxing to stroll the streets and take in the mid 1800's architecture. The whole town was decked out and decorated for autumn. While sitting and eating lunch at the Chesapeake Inn, I watched all kinds of boat traffic cruise along the C&D Canal. I am embarrassed to say I grew up in Maryland and I didn't even know the C&D Canal existed. Now I do...I read tons of information about the town and the canal, learning the importance of this tiny town that serves as an important hub in the transportation industry. The town may be tiny in size but certainly not in spirit!

Happy Monday to you all. I hope you had a wonderful weekend. I will be traveling out of state this week to visit my mother in Lynchburg, Virginia, so I have prepared some new digital art pieces to be posted while I am gone. I hope you will stop in to see some new things I have been working on. I am excited to share them with you! Please pray for a safe voyage for me as I drive 5 hours south.  Thank you!

xo