The day before . . .

Thanksgiving.   The day to eat lots of turkey and the fixins, but most of all, and most importantly --- Be thankful for what you have and even what you don't have (some things are better not said).  If you are reading this -- you have sight.  And I must say a computer, certainly not at the top of my list to be thankful for.  I thought about listing things I am thankful for but blog sites will probably only allow so much and your eyes can only read so much at one time.  But I am thankful for so much .....and maybe this is just about the amount of one rose petal (icing) off the cake ...

1. That I have a loving Father that does exactly that, loves me no matter what
2. That I live in a free country
3. FAMILY and friends
4. That I have a job that I truly like and enjoy
5. I am never left out in the cold -- I have what I need to sustain life  - house, water, clothes, etc

Well, you know the routine.... the first thing I do every morning when I am waking up and even before I open my eyes is to thank the Lord for another night and beginning another day. 

I am THANKFUL.  

The only negative thing for me about Thanksgiving is it makes me miss my Daddy even more.   He loved Thanksgiving,  his favorite holiday, even better than his birthday.  No gifts, no pretense.  Just togetherness with family.   This one is for you Daddy. 

Until next time . . . . . God always gives to those who leave the choice with him. 

Monday Musings (after a superific Sunday --thats super and terrific)

Because He lives I can face tomorrow
Because He lives all fear is gone
Because He lives he holds the future
And life is worth living, just because He lives. 

Until next time .......just beacause

Suddenly Saturday

Susan on the tracks . . .     :)

a view from Mrs. Spears front yard

I love FALL.  It is my favorite time of the year.  Always has been, probably always will be.  I could stay on the go all the time in the Fall, not just to see the change of colors, just the gentleness of everything and everybody.  The nip in the air, the quiteness of the busy summer, the colors, everything. 

Water Valley Overlook on the Trace

Defeated Creek Road in Hickman County

Liz --one Saturday we drove down the Trace..

Until next time . . . . . .Sometimes we are so busy adding up our troubles that we forget to count our blessings.   
Psalm 77:11-12  I will remember the works of the Lord --- I will remember thy wonders of old . .. .

Monday Musings

A great weekend. . . . Saturday Liz and I went to see Barbara's new house ---absolutely wonderful. The view, well if you have ever been to the Water Valley Overlook on the Trace, this view is ever bit as beautiful. I told her I want to be there when it snows - but not to have to go up / down the driveway. Then on to the quilt shop for some fabric. Back to Liz's then to Happy Hour at Sonic, and ---are you ready --- we vacuumed both our vehicles!
Sunday --- wonderful service at church, great Bible class and then to Spring Hill to meet Laff, Emily and Susan for lunch (Liz was in Murfreesboro for a reading meeting). The only problem here --- I was (still am) so hoarse I could hardly talk. The downside of the day was getting the phone call that Aunt LouElla was in the hospital, age 88 and things are not looking good.
Monday -- went to work, still couldn't talk, but I am tired of this sicky, yucky feeling going on for two weeks--soooo I finally went to the doctor -- viral and bacterial, throat and vocal cords very red. Go home and see how you feel tomorrow..Ugh! I missed work last Wednesday with a fever, and actually I do not like to miss work (when I am sick!)

Things will be better......I know it will

One Word Wednesday

Sorry, a day late...... I got tagged and if you are reading this --- you are tagged!


1. Where is your cell phone? on my desk
2. Your hair? messy
3. Your mother? heaven
4. Your father? heaven
5. Your favorite food? BBQ
6. Your dream last night? weird
7. Your favorite drink? water
8. Your dream/goal? heaven
9. What room are you in? office
10. Your hobby? sewing
11. Your fear? cancer
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? here
13. Where were you last night? bed
14. Something that you aren’t? outgoing
15. Muffins? apple
16. Wish list item? travel
17. Where did you grow up? Tennessee
18. Last thing you did? work
19. What are you wearing? clothes
20. Your TV? off
21. Your pets? none
22. Friends? many
23. Your life? blessed
24. Your mood? headache
25. Missing someone? family
26. Vehicle? Corolla
27. Something you’re not wearing? earrings
28. Your favorite store? Dillards
29. Your favorite color? brown
30. When was the last time you laughed? today
31. Last time you cried? last night
32. Your best friend? sister
33. One place that I go to over and over? Liz's
34. One person who emails me regularly? Dianne
35. Favorite place to eat? Logans

are my answers honest? yes

Reading frenzy.....

Okay I started reading Right Next Door, by Debbie Macomber, very good. Then Donna had her book club Monday night and on my desk Tuesday morning was The Help, by Kathryn Stockett, very good also. I have never understood why people try reading two books at the same time, (although Dianne is reading three right now) but I started The Help yesterday at lunch and read on it last night while I was downstairs. When I went upstairs for bed I read some of Right Next Door. I can do this -- an upstairs nighttime book and a downstairs/lunch time book! Except I forgot to bring it with me today. They are soooooo different it is easy to keep them apart ---
I really get into my books and movies. I guess that is one of the things I dislike about myself -- they all seem real to me. Oh well.....

Until next time . . . . . You are not old unless you get wrinkles in your heart.

Subtle Saturday

Saturday, Oct 24th...The day started with brunch and Ladie's Day at church. Leading Ladies was the theme...the speaker was awesome and the decorations by some of the SH ladies was unbelieveable. The fellowship with these sisters is always uplifting and refreshing.

In the afternoon I met Liz and we drove down Natchez Trace.....so pretty. I did learn that if you are going to walk down to Jackson Falls you need on good shoes which I did not have! I made it back and will have pictures posted later. It was good to spend an afternoon with her --- Laff was watching the ALA/UT game and Emily and Susan went to see Steel Magnolias.

It was a good day....