Yesterday we picked a few things from the garden–cucumbers, zucchini, a squash blossom, etc. I later saw the Facebook post showing the cucumbers and zucchini they had for lunch. What fun!

After we did a little garden this and that and the picking, we drove into the local Farm Store–D & B Supply. We picked up another tomato plant I need to get planted along with some chocolate mint. I have been coveting that for weeks. It was so much fun to make that purchase. The girls love the flowers and plants. Of course, they are more interested in the miniature horses and farm animals. Oh, and the tantalizing snacks all located near the cash registers–ready to trip up parents and adults alike.

Many of you already know that Cliff’s bloodwork showed he was positive for the Jak2 gene. Further testing will be done in a couple of weeks–and that includes the bone marrow as well as more blood tests. It makes a person feel as if they are selling that blood, doesn’t it? Anyhow, it is not Leukemia or immediately life-threatening. People can live a very long time with this type of thing–so don’t worry. Thanks though for your prayers. We are not so sure about the treatment protocol or recommendations just yet.