Right before Christmas I had a small wreck in the bank parking lot when someone ran into the back of my car. It was really not a big deal, just frustrating. Let me see, that was December and this is February! O.K. then, I have been trying to get the insurance company to return my calls forever! They initially called, said they accepted liability and would contact me about having the estimate done. Never heard another word....so of course in the business of life, I put it on the back burner. But today I finally got someone to talk to me and I'm having the estimate tomorrow. Meanwhile, back at the ranch, I was trying to put clothes back in my closet....
Oh, yes, I forgot to mention that I walked in my closet yesterday after church and a whole rack fell!!! My husband heard it and said from the living room, I don't need this during tax season! So I marched out (can't you just see me marching?) and said, I don't need this ever! This particular rod has a shelf attached where I had a bunch of folded jeans (most that are a tad too little and I was saving for when I get thin again)and was just generally overloaded! SO! Of course, I had to take all the clothes out and put them somewhere. The superhero came through again and got right to fixing it....so today I need to find all those clothes I had to put somewhere and maybe organize my closet....no, I'm not good at organizing! I am trying to go through and take out things that I know I won't wear. I have clothing issues! I hang on to everything "just in case".....
But back to the ranch, I was also trying to vacumn and mop my kitchen, go to get mama's check and take it to the bank, visit mama, you get it huh??? I just sometimes feel like I'm on a merry go round and cannot jump off!
I was counting on tomorrow having no place to go so I could just finish cleaning and organizing, did I mention I am not very organized??? But alas, now I have to get dressed and go to the body shop...BUT, I am thankful that I have a car to take to the body shop, that I have a husband who can fix most anything and really does it patiently even if it IS tax season and very thankful for my mother!
Proverbs 14:1a "the wise woman builds her house"....
Oh, did I mention the two dogs competing for my attention, wanting me to throw anything for them to fetch??? I'm thankful for them too!
It is Monday!
Monday, February 11, 2008
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Happy Birthday!
Today is our daughter in law's birthday! Happy Birthday Claudia! She and our son have been married almost 2 years....incredible how time flies! She is a talented and gifted pre-school ESE teacher, who is starting her doctorate program soon. Claudia and Tommy met in middle school and have been part of each other's lives ever since the school Sadie Hawkin's dance. Happy Birthday!!!! We hope it is a very special day!
We're back and we're better!
Well, hopefully. The trip of just 100 miles was long and tiring for mama. We were really excited by the clinic there. They did lots of x rays and when we saw the doctor (who by the way was 14)....j/k....the older I get, the younger they look, he was very nice and took a lot of time explaining things to us. Mama has severe arthritis that has completely taken all the cartilege from her shoulders. When she moves you can hear bone on bone. Very painful! He injected her right shoulder and put her on an arthritis medication that we hope and pray will help with the pain and therefore, make her more mobile. She does feel better.....still in pain, but better. We stayed at my sister's and enjoyed being there with her and her husband and got to see her granddaughter and granddaughter's new puppy, Daisy Mae!
Here's Maggie with her big dog!
Here's Poppy holding Daisy...he's not so crazy about dogs. But he was being a good sport!
Bobbi holding Daisy Mae.....she likes dogs even less! You'll do anything for your grandchildren!
We did get in a good visit and supper. Mama wanted me to sleep with her so after Sister and I watched The Jane Austin Book Club, I went back to sleep with her. Not sure if I mentioned she also has bladder problems, we were up several times during the nite.....the last time I was standing over her bleary eyed and not really awake and she looked at her watch and said well it's 6 a.m. I looked my haggardly self at her and said don't even think about getting up. So we slept peacefully until 8, then got up. We had lunch at Panera bread before loading up to go home.
God was good to us, we got there safely and back home safely.
On a completely other note, our daddy would have been 88 today. He died very suddenly May 2, 1996....six months after Russell and I married. So in the providence of God I had more time for mama. Daddy was the hub of the wheel that is our family and we were the spokes. In both family's, everyone turned to daddy for advice.
Daddy died when he was 76, he still worked 6 days a week and church on Sunday. He didn't have hobbies, just work. He had to work to support 6 children! He had a good sense of humor, although sometimes a bit dry. One funny memory I remember is that after my Grandmother died and we had all gotten together at our family home, most every one had gone on home.......daddy sat down by mama, patted her on the knee and said "Well, I guess we're orphans now." It has always been our way to try and lighten up bad situations.....
Daddy would pick up strangers looking for a handout and take them to a motel, pay for the room, and leave them there. He always helped people. He could be gruff, he didn't hug much, didn't tell us he loved us much, but we knew. We always knew.
I'm glad to be home, "there's no place like home, there's no place like home!"
Here's Maggie with her big dog!
Here's Poppy holding Daisy...he's not so crazy about dogs. But he was being a good sport!
Bobbi holding Daisy Mae.....she likes dogs even less! You'll do anything for your grandchildren!
We did get in a good visit and supper. Mama wanted me to sleep with her so after Sister and I watched The Jane Austin Book Club, I went back to sleep with her. Not sure if I mentioned she also has bladder problems, we were up several times during the nite.....the last time I was standing over her bleary eyed and not really awake and she looked at her watch and said well it's 6 a.m. I looked my haggardly self at her and said don't even think about getting up. So we slept peacefully until 8, then got up. We had lunch at Panera bread before loading up to go home.
God was good to us, we got there safely and back home safely.
On a completely other note, our daddy would have been 88 today. He died very suddenly May 2, 1996....six months after Russell and I married. So in the providence of God I had more time for mama. Daddy was the hub of the wheel that is our family and we were the spokes. In both family's, everyone turned to daddy for advice.
Daddy died when he was 76, he still worked 6 days a week and church on Sunday. He didn't have hobbies, just work. He had to work to support 6 children! He had a good sense of humor, although sometimes a bit dry. One funny memory I remember is that after my Grandmother died and we had all gotten together at our family home, most every one had gone on home.......daddy sat down by mama, patted her on the knee and said "Well, I guess we're orphans now." It has always been our way to try and lighten up bad situations.....
Daddy would pick up strangers looking for a handout and take them to a motel, pay for the room, and leave them there. He always helped people. He could be gruff, he didn't hug much, didn't tell us he loved us much, but we knew. We always knew.
I'm glad to be home, "there's no place like home, there's no place like home!"
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Wednesday
Sometimes, I can't think of a good title for the day. So since today is Wednesday, well you get it! I do some volunteer work just for a few hours on Wednesday mornings. It's something I have a heart for and love doing. It is working with women and girls who have gotten pregnant and come for classes and counseling. Today there was only one girl in class and she came with her sweet baby. During the class, we just began to talk and I ask her about her baby's father. Her eyes welled up with tears as she explained that he was incarcerated and that somehow she had been involved and entered a plea so she wouldn't have to go to jail, especially since she was pregnant. Since she has been coming to class, she has shown a great deal of character, always there and on time...doing her homework and helping the other girls. She's not a young mother, she's 35. She worked in some very responsible positions. As we were talking she confided that she is now unable to find a job, because all the applications ask the question have you ever been arrested? So she puts yes, and is immediately dismissed from consideration. She said she thought about just putting no, but knew that would be wrong.
My heart broke for her as she was telling me consequence after consequence she is and will continue to suffer due to this wrong. She is very candid in admitting she was wrong and has asked for forgiveness. She has started going to church. She takes such good care of her baby. It is obvious that that's her first priority. My prayer is that some Christian employer will allow her to tell her story and give her a chance. Any of us who work at this center would be glad to be a character reference.
This made me think about how much our actions affect not only ourselves but all those around us, especially those we love and those who love us.
Tomorrow, mama and I go to Pensacola to see an orthopedic specialist there in hopes that something can be done for her arms. She is constantly in so much pain that it is hard for her to get around. (she does make it to bingo):) We are just praying that there is some treatment they can do that we haven't found so far!
So, I'll be gone from the computer for a day or so.
My heart broke for her as she was telling me consequence after consequence she is and will continue to suffer due to this wrong. She is very candid in admitting she was wrong and has asked for forgiveness. She has started going to church. She takes such good care of her baby. It is obvious that that's her first priority. My prayer is that some Christian employer will allow her to tell her story and give her a chance. Any of us who work at this center would be glad to be a character reference.
This made me think about how much our actions affect not only ourselves but all those around us, especially those we love and those who love us.
Tomorrow, mama and I go to Pensacola to see an orthopedic specialist there in hopes that something can be done for her arms. She is constantly in so much pain that it is hard for her to get around. (she does make it to bingo):) We are just praying that there is some treatment they can do that we haven't found so far!
So, I'll be gone from the computer for a day or so.
Sunday, February 3, 2008
A weekend of feasts....
Really, that's all we did this weekend.....EAT....first we had the birthday party for Uncle Hugh, then Russell cooked out that night so we had steaks, squash casserol and asparagus, bread and MORE birthday cake. Today after church, we all met at Po Folks and ate more. I should have just applied it straight to my hips, it would have been faster! Well, there's always be good Monday, the day all dieters start fresh!
Our Pastor is preaching on Lazarus and he brought out a really good point today that I know I've never thought about.....when Jesus went with Mary and Martha to the tomb, the people that were with them followed along. Jesus had the people roll away the stone....He then called Lazrus out of the tomb......He then had the people there take off the strips of linen coverings. Get it? Jesus had people do what people CAN do, then He did what only He can do, then he had them do what they could do again! There are things only Jesus can do.....give life for example. But there are things we not only can do, but that He tells us to do. This week I want to strive to do what He wants me to do in the situations I find myself.
These two, our son and daughter in law were here for the weekend and Tommy killed a deer! He was so happy.....now for those non-hunters, they actually eat the meat and I say they because I do not! It is really lean meat, hasn't been fed a diet that includes hormones and antibiotics, so it is probably better for you, but I just can't look at the dead deer, take pictures of the proud deer slayer and then eat the little guy. But the rest of the family does. They left for home today and got there safely and in time to watch the Super Bowl...
Now no one would ever really call me a football fan, but I watched bits and pieces of it with my husband. I really did enjoy the half time show. It was a group that all ages enjoy and there were no costume problems so it was thoroughly enjoyable. I even recognized some of their songs. As I've said before, I'm not so musical. Also since I'm neutral, I'm glad for the Giants and sad for the Patriots.
Have a great week!
Our Pastor is preaching on Lazarus and he brought out a really good point today that I know I've never thought about.....when Jesus went with Mary and Martha to the tomb, the people that were with them followed along. Jesus had the people roll away the stone....He then called Lazrus out of the tomb......He then had the people there take off the strips of linen coverings. Get it? Jesus had people do what people CAN do, then He did what only He can do, then he had them do what they could do again! There are things only Jesus can do.....give life for example. But there are things we not only can do, but that He tells us to do. This week I want to strive to do what He wants me to do in the situations I find myself.
These two, our son and daughter in law were here for the weekend and Tommy killed a deer! He was so happy.....now for those non-hunters, they actually eat the meat and I say they because I do not! It is really lean meat, hasn't been fed a diet that includes hormones and antibiotics, so it is probably better for you, but I just can't look at the dead deer, take pictures of the proud deer slayer and then eat the little guy. But the rest of the family does. They left for home today and got there safely and in time to watch the Super Bowl...
Now no one would ever really call me a football fan, but I watched bits and pieces of it with my husband. I really did enjoy the half time show. It was a group that all ages enjoy and there were no costume problems so it was thoroughly enjoyable. I even recognized some of their songs. As I've said before, I'm not so musical. Also since I'm neutral, I'm glad for the Giants and sad for the Patriots.
Have a great week!
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Happy Birthday!
The plans were well laid,
Preparations were made,
He was really surprised
At the party devised.
O.K. bad poetry, but fun party! Uncle Hugh will be 90 on Tuesday. So we had a family surprise birthday party today.
He has had a long and interesting life which could fill the pages of a book....I'll just give you a little glimpse! He came to live with his aunt and uncle and two cousins (one being my mother in law) as a young boy. He was raised by my mother in law's parents and as a son.
He was at Pearl Harbor when we were attacked, even though he doesn't talk much about it...he also served in Korea. He met and fell in love with a Korean girl, but they lost touch when he returned to the states, communication wasn't what it is today. He lived with Grandma and Pappy and continued living with Grandma after Pappy died, until her death at age 107. He now lives alone and takes care of himself, drives, takes NO medicine and does quite well! He does come to our house if a hurricane is coming, but that's just because he lives on the water.
He writes poetry (not like mine) and plays sudoku and chess...for years he and grandma and some friends played dominoes daily. He can beat anyone at any game. At night before he goes to sleep, he names all 67 counties in Florida, all the states and their capitals, all the provinces in Canada(sorry if that's not what they're called, Leslie you can correct me), and all of my mother in law's blood relatives. We're not sure if it's to keep his mind sharp or just a bad case of OCD! But sharp his mind is! He does all kinds of math equations and comes up with stuff most people wouldn't even think of :)!
He also doesn't eat like most people eat. He makes concoctions like sardines and ice cream (no I'm not kidding), and he will seldom eat with anyone else and NEVER at a restaurant. But today, he ate pizza and cake with ice cream! Shocking!
Here he is coming in and he was really surprised....note his hat.
Here he is with my mother in law.
He's a huge blessing to all of us in this family. We love him and wish him lots of birthdays to come!
He did promise to come to my 90th!
Preparations were made,
He was really surprised
At the party devised.
O.K. bad poetry, but fun party! Uncle Hugh will be 90 on Tuesday. So we had a family surprise birthday party today.
He has had a long and interesting life which could fill the pages of a book....I'll just give you a little glimpse! He came to live with his aunt and uncle and two cousins (one being my mother in law) as a young boy. He was raised by my mother in law's parents and as a son.
He was at Pearl Harbor when we were attacked, even though he doesn't talk much about it...he also served in Korea. He met and fell in love with a Korean girl, but they lost touch when he returned to the states, communication wasn't what it is today. He lived with Grandma and Pappy and continued living with Grandma after Pappy died, until her death at age 107. He now lives alone and takes care of himself, drives, takes NO medicine and does quite well! He does come to our house if a hurricane is coming, but that's just because he lives on the water.
He writes poetry (not like mine) and plays sudoku and chess...for years he and grandma and some friends played dominoes daily. He can beat anyone at any game. At night before he goes to sleep, he names all 67 counties in Florida, all the states and their capitals, all the provinces in Canada(sorry if that's not what they're called, Leslie you can correct me), and all of my mother in law's blood relatives. We're not sure if it's to keep his mind sharp or just a bad case of OCD! But sharp his mind is! He does all kinds of math equations and comes up with stuff most people wouldn't even think of :)!
He also doesn't eat like most people eat. He makes concoctions like sardines and ice cream (no I'm not kidding), and he will seldom eat with anyone else and NEVER at a restaurant. But today, he ate pizza and cake with ice cream! Shocking!
Here he is coming in and he was really surprised....note his hat.
Here he is with my mother in law.
He's a huge blessing to all of us in this family. We love him and wish him lots of birthdays to come!
He did promise to come to my 90th!
Friday, February 1, 2008
Good Friday
Things just seemed to go well today. I had a lazy morning vacumning and dusting in anticipation of our son and his wife coming home....by lazy I mean I stayed in my pajamas until 10:30 a.m. I had done mama's check writing and ours and it seemed to go better and I wasn't as stressed as usual when I'm doing bank stuff. When I finally did shower and dress, I hurried to mama's to pay the caregivers and then to the bank to make mama's deposit. When I left the bank, I realized I was not as uptight as usual. Good sign!!! Thank you God for that peace that passes all understanding.
Tonight we went to a 60th birthday dinner for a friend then home to greet the children and talk with them for a while. Everyone is toddling off to bed now so this is short. We're thankful that the kids arrived safely!
Tomorrow we do our 90th surprise birthday for Russell's uncle. The reason it has to be a surprise is that he wouldn't come if he knew about it! He's not quite a recluse, but close. He's a very special man and we all love him very much! He lived with Russell's grandmother until she died at 107....yes, you heard right 107 years old! She was playing dominoes until she was 100. As they say, my husband comes from good stock.
Well, you're probably all in bed....but if not goodnite! And good weekend!
Tonight we went to a 60th birthday dinner for a friend then home to greet the children and talk with them for a while. Everyone is toddling off to bed now so this is short. We're thankful that the kids arrived safely!
Tomorrow we do our 90th surprise birthday for Russell's uncle. The reason it has to be a surprise is that he wouldn't come if he knew about it! He's not quite a recluse, but close. He's a very special man and we all love him very much! He lived with Russell's grandmother until she died at 107....yes, you heard right 107 years old! She was playing dominoes until she was 100. As they say, my husband comes from good stock.
Well, you're probably all in bed....but if not goodnite! And good weekend!
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