Saturday Summary

Finally went to bed at 2:00 AM!!! I don't know what time Emily and Susan finally went to bed, however. I was up at. 7:30, but I am in "my room" staying quite until they wake up --- or I think I am going to go wake them up to go get some breakfast. I had fun spending some girl time with them. Sometimes that is scary though.

Kyle and Garrett will be here next week for a couple of weeks --that will be great. I will get some pictures up of them.

Yesterday on my way to Chapel Hill I went through Cross Keys and saw these two outside playing and one little miss has to show off her her new walking skills. Poor Mom was suffering with allergies but Poppi and Nonni were enjoying a beautiful afternoon outside.

Until next time . . . . .Keep Learning: Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening, whatever. Never let the brain get idle. "An idle mind is the devil's workshop". And the devil's name might be Alzheimer's.

Finally Friday

I think I can, I think I can, I think I can. Let's see if this works.

Yes!!!!!

Until next time ..... be as patient with others as God is with you.

Monday Musings

Okay! I did it! Man did I do it! Two things --- did I do it, really did it!!!
1) went to the pool on Friday, kept waitning for Emily to come. The weather was great, not hot at all. First clue Gayle. the wind was blowing, overcast. Just sat there talking and listening to people. Emily arrived about 1:15 ( I arrived there at 9 AM). Em and I stayed until about 4:00. You guessed it --- I am sunburned. Mainly my back and chest and one ear!!!! Nothing on my legs -- wouldn't you love to have some sun on your legs? I would!
2) for two years I have longed for the Nikon D40 camera. Every time I go in Wolf they ask me "are you ready" Well, I went in Friday and I was ready for them. Yikes!!! New York trip helped me decide. Now all I need to do is learn how to post some pictures here and really bore everyone. But let me tell you, it is simple, or so they say. I have a lot to learn yet, however. But I do just love it. However, my little Nikon Coolpix L11 actually had many more "simple" options --- enjoy it Emily!!!! Emily said Susan would be jealous--- no way, this is like a little Brownie compared to Susan's cameras!!! She is a self-taught (with some added classes) photographer! She is a great little photographer even if I do have to brag on my nieces once
every hour or so.
Enough about me.

Until next time..... Tell the people that you love that you love them, at every opportunity.

Thursday Thoughts

Today is Misty's last day at work since Jake will make his arrival next on Wednesday July 8th. Just looking forward to October 1st when she will return!!! July 4th in two days --- our country's freedom. We have so much to be thankful for, and especially our freedom. I don't have any plans --- just be thankful for what I do have.

Dianne and I may get together to try to come up with an itiniary and walking directions for New York. So far away yet.

Have a safe and happy 4th!!

Until next time....... A word of encouragement at the right moment may be the turning point for a struggling life.

Saturday Somethings

Today has been very uneventful. Which is good. I did go to the pool for about two hours but it is just tooooooo hot --95 degrees. Had an appointment to have my haircut, colored and highlighted. Love the cut and color but not happy with the highlight job. My stylist has always done very good but this time --- she and I will have to talk. Dianne and I went to Olive Garden for lunch/dinner combo around 3:00. I love the Venetian Apricot Chicken (and it is actually low fat). We talked about our New York trip.
Emily and Susan should be home late tonight from Edisto Beach! I have really missed them even though I have talked to them a couple of times. Just knowing they were gone.

Church tomorrow --I need me some Southern Hills family. I did not attend Wednesday services because I was in Dickson visiting Aunt Marie and Uncle Russell who are not doing well and Carolyn.

Until next time......Surround yourself with what you love: whether it is family, pets keepsakes, music, plants and hobbies, whatever. You home is your refuge.

Monday Musings

I'm back to blogging!!!! Life is too short not to blog, right? I have had a lot of sewing to do and as usual the time caught up with me. Work is going well. Amanda had her baby girl, Addison, on May 28 so she will be out until September. Misty leaves on July 2 to have little Jake on July 8 and will return the first of October. Just in time for my New York City trip.
The weather has been really hot. I haven't had time to go to the pool and I really need some sun -- vitamin D deficiency and also B12. Get these totals up and maybe I will not feel so tired all the time. Maybe I am just lazy also. Naw --- no way.
Jennifer and Trey Lloyd's wedding was beautiful.
Liz, Laff and Emily just got back from San Antonio --- yes I went and fed Callie the cat once while Emily was gone! Now Emily and Susan are headed to Edisto Island for about a week.
Wish I was going!!! But, alas --- I need to get busy here, cleaning and ironing to do and yes some sewing also.

Until next time . . . . .It is not the outlook but the uplook that counts. Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith. . . .Heb 12:2

Feeling Blessed and Sad

Yes, it is possible to feel blessed and sad at the same time. I was on vacation last week and spent the week at the nursing home with Mrs. Marlin (Ava). I have loved her for a long time and her family. She passed away very peacefully on Thursday night May 28th. I am a better person for having this wonderful lady in my life and I am truly blessed because I was loved by her.
This entire family --- Gene, Diane, Amanda, Jennifer, Jesse and I think even Will and Caroline (who I got very close to this week) I believe love me. You see, I would have been a part of this family nine years ago---- Jimmy and I were going to be married in August of 2000. Sadly, an untimely death took him in April 2000 --- cryptogenic cirrhosis of the liver (unknown liver disease). Yet this family has always treated me as a family member anyway. So while my heart aches, I know Mrs. Marlin is in a better place than I and I can only live a life to be with her, my parents and Jimmy some day. I am blessed because I am loved by her family. I spent everyday with Gene last week --- good times during a difficult time. Diane was getting things together for Jennifer's wedding this Saturday --- I am sure MeMaw will be looking down on her.

Back to work this week -- -it has been good for me. A new baby here --- Amanda delivered little Addison last week. Now Misty will soon have Jake!!!

Until next time. . . . . The tears happen: Endure, grieve, and move on. The only person who is with us our entire life is ourselves. LIVE while you are alive.