Long time no blog

Wow, it has been a really long time and I have missed writing (?) but sometimes other things just come first.
Aunt Allene was sick with what we thought was her usual things but then was diagnosed with hepta/renal failure and cor pulmonale. She was admitted to NHC on Thurs 4/16 and the family was called in on Sat 4/17. I was there from about 7:00 AM on 4/17 until Sun 4/18 10:00PM, back on Mon night, back on Tues night and left on Wed morning about 6:00. Back down there on Thursday at 2:00. She was finally at peace about 9:20 on Thursday April 23. It was very heart breaking to watch. I am so glad I was able to be there with the family, however. Tommy did the most part of her service and did a great job. Now the family is dealing with Norma (mentally challenged) who has always been cared for by her mother.
Now back at work and things should return to normal. Except ---- Mrs. Marlin is now in NHC here. Humpty back in WMC, but Marie seems to be doing better right now.
It hurts when you think now you are the older generation!!!!
But I am forever thankful to God for putting these people in my life, for loving me and letting me love them. They have each in their way made a difference and impression in my life.

New babies at VMG Business Office are on their way!!! Crissy had her baby girl on Friday. Amanda's Addison is due in about three weeks. And Misty's baby boy in July --- might be little Jake to play with big brother Luke. How Sweet!!!! I don't know if another one can he as cute as Luke though.

I did get back to Southern Hills Sunday for worship service --- I needed to be home at Southern Hills. I did miss the forgiveness class taught by Linda, however. I needed to get back to Dickson for the funeral service. I did attend a service at the nursing home last Sunday, but one just has to come back home for a good dose of family and nurturing from Danny. You go Danny!
Thanks everyone for thinking of me during this time.

Until next time. . . . . I know a little suffering is good for the soul, bur somebody must be trying to make a saint out of me.

Monday Musings

What a wild weekend! Tornadoes on Friday, beautiful on Saturday and Sunday. This was Easter Sunday and Liz, Laff and Emily were in Mississippi. I went to church -- Danny had a wonderful sermon as usual and then to Marie and Humpty's for lunch, then back to sunday night serive for another great lession and edification meeting and meal where I got to give sweet baby Justus his bottle (down to the last drop). Made the perfect ending to my day! Hannah gave me an Easter card with a cookie in it (oatmeal cake). She is so sweet. She got her cast off! But still walks like she has it on. The Spears family returned late in the afternoon, no problems. All has been quite at work today, a late lunch, almost time to go actually. Thunderstorms again just a little while ago. I am going to the library to pick up the last in the series.... Forever, by Karen Kingsbury.

Until next time. . . . . . .The gift of a written note: A brief, handwritten note may be remembered for a lifetime and may even change a life.

Finally Friday

Yes, it is Friday. What a week this has been. Just a week mostly and then the unreal.
Dan Miller's death --- Channel 4 News will never be the same. That is like losing a family member. I can remember when he left Nashville and then returned and I was much younger. My heart goes out to his family and co-workers-- those that were with him every day.
Marie and Humpty have both been to the ER twice this week. Then later this week Hump was finally admitted -- now he may need a feeding tube and both may have to go to the nursing home for awhile. Heartbreaking.
Today's weather --- tornadoes touched down in Murfreesboro, lots of damage. So far a Mom and 9 week old baby did not survive.

Susan has been having headaches and actually had a time when she thought she "blacked out" for a second last week. Some left arm tingling and numbness. She went to the doctor today who thinks she may be having a variant of migraines - gave her an injection and some medication. She does feel better. BP was within normal limits. They have ordered a CT scan. This is my youngest niece --- she has to be alright.
Liz, Laff and Emily have gone to Mississippi for Easter. Susan has to work and I will probably go to the Chadwells.

Thinking on Tuesday

Just a little time at lunch here to do some thinking about some things. I really should be smocking a bonnet that I need in two weeks along with a dress that I have not even cut out -- how many days in two weeks? If only I got a spring break!!! More training this afternoon at work ---getting ready for Amanda and Misty to both be on maternity leave in a couple of months. Yikes!!!

Just finished Family, by Karen Kingsbury last night. Only one more in that series.

Finally Friday

Yes, it is Friday. The first Friday in April and it is a bit chilly outside after terrible rains and thunderstorms yesterday and even tornado warnings. I just wish we could save some of this rain for the summertime when we so desperately need the rain sometimes. It has been pretty quite in my world and I am grateful because I know family and friends that are having difficult times with illness of parents, etc. I am still on this hunt for the knowledge of making better use of my time. There are things I need to accomplish, simple things, routine home things --- but all I want to do is read. Which brings me to The Sunflower, by Richard Paul Evans is what I am reading now. I do have some sewing I need to do also but it is easier to read. I have some cleaning to do, but it is more fun to read. Think Gayle think.

Until next time. .. . . . .The only ideas that will work for you are the ones you put to work.