Fleur de Lis Homeschool Blog: March 1-7, 2020 Corona/Covid 19, Chainsawing, Hiking, Rooster Painting, Flopsy

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March 1-7, 2020 Corona/Covid 19, Chainsawing, Hiking, Rooster Painting, Flopsy

March 1-7, 2020

Corona/Covid 19, Chainsawing, Hiking, Rooster Painting, Flopsy

Simple projects always surprisingly turn into epic events.

Hello, Friends!

With the news of Covid 19, I wanted to get Dd a flu shot so if she did get the flu she might not get as sick as otherwise. This was maybe we can keep her immune system strong for when the Coronavirus arrives in Michigan; if it isn't here already. I've been buying more supplies for my pantry. Surprisingly, the stores haven't been as busy as I thought they would be.

Hiking with Henry each day continues to be the highlight of my day!!!

Church:

I sat in the last row, right near the exit door on Sunday (March 1st). I was a little unsure if this was a good idea, but went anyway. I think this will be my last service for a while. Luckily, our services are available online.

Migraines:

No "migraines" this week, but my eyes were totally blurry three days. It is really hard when I can't see well. But, of all the problems from having migraines, the blurry eyes is easier than the horrible pain.

This is one of my favorite pictures I took this winter. Michigan seemingly has 90% gray skies, especially in the winter and for once it added something to the composition.

Chickens:

The weather was better this week and the chickens were able to free-range a few times.

Sick Chickens:

Flopsy died this week. I took the opportunity to do a thorough autopsy on her to see what was going on and she really was full of liquid. I'd not seen what pneumonia looked like on the inside before. I learned a lot. I'll miss her a lot. She was one of my first chickens; right after I hatched the Buff Orpington's.

Rooster Painting:

Last year for my birthday I asked Dd for a bird drawing...Christmas I asked for a bird drawing....but, she had been too busy. This week, she brought home an oil painting of a rooster she had been working on in her Painting Studio!!! It is fantastic!!!! I'll treasure it always!!! I would have been happy with a small pencil drawing!

Stairwell:

I'm not sure how this happened, but Dh had been working on the treads and the stringers broke. So we went to Menards and bought new 2x12x10 boards so he could cut new stringers to replace the old bad ones. But, that means we don't have a way to get downstairs (to my laundry room and Dd's bedroom) unless we walk outside and walk around the house to the basement door!! It sure has made life so complicated not having our stairwell!!!! I'm glad Menards had the wood we needed, so that is one step down.

Bible Study:

Thrive Monday Night Bible Study:

The Unexplainable Church: Reigniting the Mission of the Early Believers: A Study of Acts 13-28

I so enjoy this small group of friendly ladies. Our workbook is fantastic too!!!

Bible Study Fellowship: Wed. mornings:

This week's class went well. We've lost about 1/4 of the women that started the group. The material BSF has is really informative. I've learned so much from this study; so very well done!

Chainsaw:

I chainsawed on Wednesday and then had another great day on Saturday while Dh worked on the stairwell. I worked too hard apparently b/c the next day I was fighting the flu and my right knee was hurt again. But, boy did I have fun.