Thank you, @becsbuddy. The hardest moments for me have been not being able to be present with them both these last weeks. i know they understood but that inability was horrible. There was a light, cool breeze this morning as i made a short walk around the neighborhood and it felt soo good. Then out to finish digging up one of the raised veggie beds and adding more compost to the mix before watering the bed to let it "settle". Tomorrow the plan is to add veggie seeds and then start the trial of "patiently" waiting..that part is the hardest. Patience is not one of my top 5 ... 10 traits??? Smiles Yes, nature truly can be a soothing healer.