So, made it throught the holidays.   Antoher Christmas spent in a boot for Achille's tendonitis.  the choats came home for a late Christmas/Baby shower for Kyle and Anna.  Yes, I am going to be a great great aunt.   Finally have a new little camera (thanks JJS) for the gift card so maybe pictures will soon follow.   Eventually I will have another "big" camera, but right now this will be just fine.  
Liz, Carolyn, Barbara and I are headed to a Quilt show in March in Maryville.  I agreed, but am a little scared because I love the one in Pigeon Forge which is the week before.   Well, next year we just might have tog o back to that one.   Might even catch one in Atlanta in September.  
Would love to go back to NYC for my birthday --- better start saving every bit I can.  

I love being back in Franklin.   Still a little scary thinking about utilities again --- especially since when I left Franklin two years ago my water bill averaged $25 a month,  got my first bill --- no administration fees, sixteen days of service, I was only there six days and my bill was $47.63 --- of course $10 was water and the rest was sewer, landfill, trash pickup and storm water!!!!.    gives a new meaning to Saturday night baths.    I can do this.   Just a shock.   
Still being blessed in so many ways.  God is so good to me.   

Struggles at work ---- I can control what I do or not do,  I cannot control what others do or not do. 

Okay, I am back in Franklin and love it.   Wonderful landlords, but then so were the Cobles and the Mullins.    My drive this moring was ten minutes, YEP, ten minutes.    For two years it was 40 minutes one way!!!  
I was the blown away by the goodness and gnerosity of some friends that provided me with a NEW bed and mattress/springs, and, get this,    Moving truck and guys!!!!!!! How blessed am I.    Of course family loved the idea of not having to move me!!!!    THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

Tuesday's Treasures

Okay,  so I went to look at the duplex last night and YES!    Pros and cons but mostly pros and the cons I can make work.   Hardwood floors, big living room, washer/dryer/refigerator/dishwasher, lots of closets (small but several).     Kitchen is small, have to get a microwave, at least I have a cart I can put it on.  Kitchen wallpaper may have to go soon --looks like cork board.  Need a twin bed for the extra bedroom/sewing room --- but that will have to wait.   Bathroom small, but will work --- I have a linen closet -- so happy.  Great neighborhood, wonderful landlords, beautigul gardens in the back, CLOSE to work and church.   Counting my blessings for sure.  HE is awesome. 

Good things happening

Going to look at posibly renting a duplex in Franklin this afternoon.    EXCITED!!!   

yes, yes, yes, time to go to Quiltfest

Only working two days and then heading to Quiltfest in Pigeon Forge thursday through Sunday.   What a trip --- my best friend who happens to be my sister and two cousins taking on the quilts.   We laugh, we cry, we solve problems, we create problems, we talk until the wee hours and get up at wee hours.   Family is special. 


Until next time. . . .  . let your faith be bigger than your fear.  

Thursday's thoughts

It is Thursday and a lot of changes are happening, well, beginning to happen.   Changes at work, sometimes a little scary, still not totally over but I know God knows what is going on and his plans for me.   Decisions and changes in financial and health lifestyle.   My goal is still to be back in Franklin within 12 months, won't be easy but I am pushing forward to that goal.   Trying to do a healtheir lifestyle of eating, going well.  I LOVE fruits and vegatables, but why does fresh have to cost more?   Trying to do this and stay within a budget on food is a TEST ---sometimes I pass and sometimes not, but learning.  
I can't believe in a few days my absolute very favorite person, best friend, closest to perfect person, sister will be 60!!!! I can say she is much older than I am.  I can say it, but . . . . . . . . .

Until next time   . . . . . T H I N K  before you speak
T  ---is it true
H ---is it helpful
I ---is it inspiring
N --- is it necessary
K --- it is kind.