Could I lose my job???

In case you can't read this it says, in my precious husband's handwriting which I cherish......."This is empty, please purchase a new box. Thanks, Russell"

"Well, I got up this morning, you were on my mindinddddddd, you were on my mind!" If any of you remember this old song, this morning I got up to this sweet message from the husband...I know he just wanted to keep himself on my mind today! :) I may be fixing to be fired from my job as CEO of the home! I laughed so hard when I saw this. I knew this box was empty because he left it out yesterday, but I was quickly cleaning the bar and just stuck it back in the pantry and of course, promptly forgot! SOOOO........AFTER I mow the grass to redeem myself, I'm making a trip to the grocery store. Maybe tonight I'll fix a special dinner with candles. Naaaa! I never use candles, you can start fires that way!

On a somber note, I'm see all this fire stuff on T.V. from San Diego and I'm just praying that God keep his everlasting arms around all in danger, and especially my children and grandchildren. I am so thankful that I know He is faithful to keep them safe. My prayer each day is that he draw them to Himself and that He protect them from all physical harm and from evil and temptation.

Have a great Tuesday everyone.....and if you should need to, visit your local grocery store or YOUR husband may leave a love note too!

California Fires

I've been talking to my son today and the fires in Southern California are causing a lot of road closures, evacuations...it is devastating. I looked on the fire maps and it isn't reassuring. I've been asking the Lord all day to take care of them and I know He will! My son also volunteers in the fire emergency something (sorry I can't remember the name)....I wish I could send some rain out. Please join in praying for all those who are being displaced by fires and losing their homes. And pray for my family there.

A boat trip kind of day...

Yesterday we got up very early, which by the way is not normally something I would do on a Saturday morning, to go on a 3 hour boat trip with some friends. I don't actually know any of them well, so I was a bit apprehensive about the whole idea and had actually hoped it would rain again so I wouldn't have to go. Terrible, I know. Well, of course yesterday was a gorgeous day. So, we went. I have to admit I had a really good time....we went the intercoastal waterway to San Destin and docked at Bay Town Harbor (and I'm not even sure that's the name of the place). After a really nice walk, we got to the little "town" section, where we looked around then ate lunch at Jim & Nick's BBQ. If you've never been there it is worth a trip. We first went in Birmingham. Anyhow, then we went by shuttle to the Grand Blvd. We walked around looking at stores and of course I went in Coldwater Creek and found a few little things I went home with. 70% off sale! We then took the shuttle back and had another 3 hour trip home. On the way home, we had a nice selection of snacks we all brought and wine and cheese.

We got off the boat and literally drove to Russell's parent's home to meet and go to supper with them....so no wonder I'm putting on a few lbs.!! Russell's sister is here for a couple of days and we went to the Captain's Table another fabulous little seafood restaurant. We decided we better share ours since we had basically been eating all day. Russell's dad seemed to be looking pretty well and I took a couple of pictures. When I looked at them, I could see that he's not looking all that good....we are praying he will be able to make the trip to NC at Thanksgiving.

Anyway, it was a long day and when we got home I was just ready to collapse. But it was a good tired.

I got it!

Well, I got the award, but only on (I hope this is right) my sidebar. Honestly, I am going to have to hire and elementary student to come over and teach me how to do this stuff!!!:)

Thank you Tonja!

I did what the site said, but I just couldn't get it to open on my blog. :( But nevertheless, I'm still so excited!

I'm not sure this is gonna work, but even if i can't get it to show up on my blog, thank you Tonja! I was thrilled when I read your blog this morning and saw that you had given me this award...my FIRST ever! I'm just honored and very humbled!

I'll tell you a little story about Christmas too.....I may have told it before but I'm so forgetful that here goes again. When I was a little girl, I got sick every Christmas, every single Christmas. I mean really sick too...fever, throwing up, hallucinations. One of my parents had to sleep with me in the days leading up to the actual Christmas day. Every year my mama took me to the doctor and every year he just said it must be excitement. The year I found out there was no santa claus, I was never sick again. I'm telling you I'm high anxiety. Thank goodness that I don't do that very often now....not saying never, just better.

o.k. now i'm going to push the publish button and just pray this shows up. Thanks again, Tonja. You are the sweetest person. I feel like you are my friend and well, I guess you really are! :)

Rain Day

Oh, it has rained today...now I know we're behind in rainfall and I'm glad to get the rain, but I MELT...well, o.k. I don't melt, but I look like a wet dog when my hair gets wet. Plus my dogs won't go outside because they think they melt too. So picture this, I have a golf umbrella in one hand and a dog in the other...we troop out in ankle deep water and I gently place them in the lake that has become our back yard and beg them to go. In fact I stand there saying "be a good boy, be a good boy, BE A GOOD BOY BEFORE WE DROWN! I'm sure that we are providing daily entertainment for our neighbors. If you notice, our pool is about to overflow. I don't know if you can actually see the rain but just trust me on this.

The day wasn't actually a total loss, after Bible study at church and a quick visit with mama, I came home, got into some comfy clothes and got in bed to watch a movie....ended up taking a nap! No, not so bad after all.

Relax?

Forever, if anyone says to me "just relax" I tense up like a stretched out rubber band. Which over the years has lead to jaw, neck and shoulder pain. I go to a wonderful massage therapist (if you live in the Panama City area I'd be happy to give you her number). Yesterday was massage day and as I was trying to take deep breaths and relax, she commented that she didn't want to lose clients, but she would love to see me completely without tension one day! She also suggested on another occasion that I leave my body to science! O.K. I'm tense! I do relax under anesthesia, does that count? Anyway, I felt better all day. When my dear husband called and asked if I wanted to go out to eat last night, I said oh, no, I'd much rather cook....j/k I whooped and said of course darling, no sacrifice is too much for you! So we went whole hog, drove all the way to the beach and ate at one of our favorite Italian restaurants. When I say whole hog, well all I can say is oink! I've tried to eat light today. But what fun and how nice to have a night out with the man I love.



Since we were out and having such a good time and our bellies were full and we were so content, I gently reminded him that we have an anniversary coming up. He said when, I said when? He fumbled until I took pity on him and told him the date. We married one month to the day after Hurricane Opal. When I woke up that morning, heard it was a category 5 headed for Florida, I thought, oh, I hope my wedding dress doesn't get wet! Sounds shallow huh? It's not even that my wedding dress was that special, I mean it was to me, but it wasn't real expensive....this was after all a second marriage between 40 somethings. But more of that with pictures on the actual day.

This was truly the day the Lord had made and we were glad and rejoiced in it!