Autumn Pleasures
With changing seasons comes Gods magic hand in turning our green environment to a spectacular show of an array of colors. All the shades of colorful wonder are displayed to see his wondrous work before our eyes.It seems like a dream world of wonder and splendor, but when you know him personally you realize you wouldn’t expect it any other way. With his great love for us he wants to have the best of everything wonderful.The changes come a little at a time, like our relationship with him as we... Read Full Story
Walked Mile High Bridge
Went to see the foliage in the north western part of NC a couple of weeks back. Watched my diet and medications for days. It was a hard trying drive but we made it.I climbed the 50 steps to the bridge that spans 80 feet 1 mile 5280 feet photo taken at the middle of the bridge from cliff to cliff on a very windy day! This is a major accomplishment for me as I have been very leery(scared) of heights since being pregnant with my youngest child who is now 30 years old. I did not look down either ... Read Full Story
Hubby Preparing for Procedure
Today is a beautiful day weather wise. Sunny and not too uncomfortable, unlike dear hubby is going to be. He starts his preparing for a colostomy real early Monday morning. For him to just drink clear fluids with no food is really hard. He LOVES food.I eat to live but he really loves food especially peanut butter. So far today all he has had is apple juice, ice popcicles and soda. Soon, he will be taking the laxative and three hours later the Gatorade with the other preparation solution. Don'... Read Full Story
Hot Humid Week Without A/C
We went through a few days of misery last week. Our house air conditioner was working fine until Tuesday night. Hubby said it was getting warm in the house and I said things were fine. Went to the thermostat and sure enough it wasn't working.The house had quickly warmed to the 80's. We opened the windows and had the ceiling fans all going. I suffered through the next day. When hubby got home we check things out. Testing the fuses by the unit itself they were blown. We replaced them. I crawled... Read Full Story
No ARMS, No Legs What a Awesome Blessing!
This is absolutely amazing! Oooh how it shows what we can do when we just trust in God and follow his guide and NEVER give up. Enjoy... Read Full Story
Yearly Trip To Massanutten Timeshare in Virginia
Each year we take a vacation to our timeshare in the Blue Ridge Mountains at Massanutten Mountainside Villas. The sight is breathtaking.There is much wildlife. The deer roam freely, not fearing man(seems against nature) but keeping their distance.At the entrance to the mountain there is a public water park now with indoor and outdoor features. This has become quite a popular activity. There trips with tours to DC, local caverns, plays and musicals and so much more.Golf courses, activity pool... Read Full Story
When the Creative Mind Strikes
I know it has been awhile since posting here...this happens when creativity hits. I have been making silly dolls, ACEO's and painting's.Working on a patchwork quilt for my youngest granddaughter. It is going slowly, but will be real cute when it is done.Very slowly knitting a afghan with a granny square look to it.And watching a neighbor having over one hundred pines taken down on their property. Sneaking photos of the progress. Read Full Story
Beautiful Grandchildren
Raising children is a very trying to say the least..raising four almost single handed is more so. But the shear delight is when they grow into beautiful adults, get married and the beautiful grandchildren arrive!We have 16 grandchildren in ages ranging from 1 year to 17 years. Man oh man are they all different. Sadly, we were not able to be at each celebrating birthday. The youngest just turned two and we have seen her only once. But fell in love the moment our eyes set on her.Love is uncondi... Read Full Story
Let's Get This Circulating by July 4th
I HOPE THERE ISN'T ANYONE ON MY E-MAIL LIST THAT WON'T KEEP THIS GOING. Happy 4th of July!.... ................let' s get this started now,So it will be out ther... Read Full Story
I Took The 30 Hubs in 30 Days Challenge!
On HubPages there is a hubber that has challenged hubbers to write 100 hub pages in 30 days or 30 hub pages in 30 days. I am taking the challenge! This will be hard for me as my thought process doesn't always function well since my major illness in 2008. But, I am going to put my best effort into this.Come and visit me and see what I am writing. It has a lot to do with my whole life in stages. Read Full Story