Mary Kate, you sly rascal! Six comments! I was shocked! It'll be fun for the kids to help you plant flowers. I think most kids like to get their hands in the dirt. You could take pictures at different stages of the plant's progression and display them! Wow! What an idea! I bet you already thought of that.
Mary Lou came home today. One day in the hospital and then home! She said she couldn't sleep in the hospital and was glad to come home. She won't know what stage her cancer is until Mon. or Tues. She's had heart problems and I'm worried about her having chemo. Chemo can cause congestive heart failure. Chemo is just plain bad, but it can save your life. Besides, being Mary Lou's Visiting Teacher, I feel I need to give back because Pat Broadhurst was such a good friend to me while I was going through Chemo.
Ann Lobell, the church organist, and her 12 yr. old daughter, Ty, came over to see the organ. They liked it and want it. I have to get some people over Sat. to load it in our truck. They live in Tanner so it won't be going far. I gave her 6 cards. She liked them and said she would send them to her Visiting Teaching ladies. Perhaps she had a writing route.
I've been making Christmas cards all day. I have enough to give my sweet children, 6 cards apiece. But do they want them?? Frankie called today to say, "Thank you" for his birthday card. I had to ask him if they had gotten the food storage money; did Kayla get her music stamp. I told him I would like to know if my gifts got there. My sweet girls keep in touch by phone and by blogging. Seems like Luke is having trouble with anger management, and we need to keep him is our prayers. They went camping at Norris Dam, a part of the TVA system. The kids had sleeping bags of their own and Luke had a tent too. They went hiking in the woods and had lots of fun. Frankie said he woke up at midnight freezing and he and Rachel decided to jump ship and go back home! I don't think Frankie thought it out throughly. He said he's going back into the classroom. He misses the kids a lot. There will be less stress too, and he said he doesn't do stress very well. Who does! He can do a good job in the class room. He said his music studio in Oak Ridge is getting a lot of students. He'll be able to support his family and keep the wolf from the door. That's what life is all about....keeping the wolf away!!
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Friday, March 21, 2008
Early Morning
I made my usual pit stop at 1:45 AM, then awoke at 4:00AM bright eyed and bushy tailed! So what else does one do but make cards! I've made about 19 Christmas cards. My neighbor, Brenda Adams, said she was about out of cards and I was delighted that she wanted more. I have lots more and keep making lots more.
I went to the P.O. at 9:00 AM to mail a package and then went by the hospital to see Bro. Hill since Mary Lou was having her operation. He had his daughter and son-in-law with him and there was another lady there. He didn't want the magazines I had brought, plus there was a large flat screen T.V. on the wall. As I was leaving, the operating room called and said they were getting started and she was alright. It was supposed to be a three or four hour operation. I'll call tomorrow and see how she is. When I was first operated on, I didn't want visitors for I felt too bad for company.
It was a beautiful day today so I took one of the plastic tables from the living room to sit on and I weeded the flower spot to the right of the porch, as you're looking at the house, Sitting down made it easier on my knees. Then, I put my new pretties in the spot. It was a moss covered rock with some saying on it, and a taller stone-like rock, with a scripture on it. There was already four rabbits, two of which I moved to the other flower spot, two gnomes, and a , I can't spell what it is and the dictionary didn't know either, but it's there. Now to get some flowers planted. Maybe next week.
I went to the P.O. at 9:00 AM to mail a package and then went by the hospital to see Bro. Hill since Mary Lou was having her operation. He had his daughter and son-in-law with him and there was another lady there. He didn't want the magazines I had brought, plus there was a large flat screen T.V. on the wall. As I was leaving, the operating room called and said they were getting started and she was alright. It was supposed to be a three or four hour operation. I'll call tomorrow and see how she is. When I was first operated on, I didn't want visitors for I felt too bad for company.
It was a beautiful day today so I took one of the plastic tables from the living room to sit on and I weeded the flower spot to the right of the porch, as you're looking at the house, Sitting down made it easier on my knees. Then, I put my new pretties in the spot. It was a moss covered rock with some saying on it, and a taller stone-like rock, with a scripture on it. There was already four rabbits, two of which I moved to the other flower spot, two gnomes, and a , I can't spell what it is and the dictionary didn't know either, but it's there. Now to get some flowers planted. Maybe next week.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Great day
Went to get my nails done, but had to go to Wal- Mart first. If I don't get all the errands done before I get the nails done, I risk smudging them. I learned the hard way with that. I got them cut shorter and I've found a neutral color I like so I just keep that color on all the time.
Dad and I just finished making labels for three children, one friend, his sister and brother and some return labels for his sister. I messed up one of the addresses and will have to do it over. Whew! I'm tired of being at the computer. I guess dad is tired of standing up and telling me each move to make at the computer. I can't remember all of the moves...I'd have to make labels all day for two days to remember how to do them. Where is the Senior Center, I need to go to the Senior Center, or The Home! I keep calling but they keep saying there's no vacancy....I'll get in one day... They're coming to take me a way, ha-ha, he-he, ho-ho, to the Funny Farm, where life is beautiful all day long....
Dad and I just finished making labels for three children, one friend, his sister and brother and some return labels for his sister. I messed up one of the addresses and will have to do it over. Whew! I'm tired of being at the computer. I guess dad is tired of standing up and telling me each move to make at the computer. I can't remember all of the moves...I'd have to make labels all day for two days to remember how to do them. Where is the Senior Center, I need to go to the Senior Center, or The Home! I keep calling but they keep saying there's no vacancy....I'll get in one day... They're coming to take me a way, ha-ha, he-he, ho-ho, to the Funny Farm, where life is beautiful all day long....
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Happy Day
Wa-hoo! Went to Hobby Lobby today. Not much was on sale but I got a book of rub on's with sayings for cards. I won't use them but will try to make the computer print out the sayings in different fonts and then I will use those. That's what I used my 40% off coupon on. I got 4 pieces of double sided paper, 4 spools of ribbon that was 50% off, and 4 statues to put in the garden. I might have a garden of all gnomes and frogs if the last year flowers don't volunteer to come back.
I went outside and cut the monkey grass with a pair of scissors and I raked the leaves and stuff off of the garden area. By scratching the ground, I was hoping to encourage last years seeds to come on up and make the great flowers I had last year. I will plant something if nothing volunteers but my knees have gotten too bad to do much gardening.
Karen told me Wal-Mart will close and a new Sam's will take it's place and a new Wal-Mart will be built out past Athens High School ! That will be too far to go to Wal-Mart. I guess I can do all my shopping at Sam's. That'll be good for food storage!
I made 5 Christmas cards last night. Took pictures of them, too. I got some new paper and I can't wait to make cards with it. New paper is like getting new material for those who like to sew!
I went outside and cut the monkey grass with a pair of scissors and I raked the leaves and stuff off of the garden area. By scratching the ground, I was hoping to encourage last years seeds to come on up and make the great flowers I had last year. I will plant something if nothing volunteers but my knees have gotten too bad to do much gardening.
Karen told me Wal-Mart will close and a new Sam's will take it's place and a new Wal-Mart will be built out past Athens High School ! That will be too far to go to Wal-Mart. I guess I can do all my shopping at Sam's. That'll be good for food storage!
I made 5 Christmas cards last night. Took pictures of them, too. I got some new paper and I can't wait to make cards with it. New paper is like getting new material for those who like to sew!
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Windy
It's a bit windy outside. Blowing up the rain we're supposed to have by tomorrow AM. Rain or snow, I'm still going to H'ville-to get dad's Rx's and to go to Hobby Lobby! Hobby Lobby is like going to the fair but without the cotton candy! It makes life better! Having some money makes life better! Whee! I'm on a roll!
Dad cut his hair and took a shower. Now to see if Rikki notices he cut his hair. She usually won't have anything to do with him if he's different. It's amazing how she can tell he cut a little off the top, but she does. She flairs out her tail and shows the pretty colors of her wings and you'd better not mess with her or you'll loose a finger! When I had no hair, the birds looked at me funny, but didn't reject me. I wouldn't mess with anyone of them when they get their ire up. I can't do math without all of my fingers (and toes!).
It's been a slow day. I made 4 Christmas cards. Dad will help me scan them onto the computer before they're gone. I used some mulberry paper, some glitter and two eyelets. The Crop-A-Dile is really easy to use. I didn't use all of those things on ONE card. What a card that would be!
May one day I can learn how to put a picture on my blog. I could take the picture and Trudy could show me how to put it onto the computer....or is that too hard for me, Trudy? I'm content to be ignorant if my girls will take care of my blog. Don't worry, be happy!
Dad cut his hair and took a shower. Now to see if Rikki notices he cut his hair. She usually won't have anything to do with him if he's different. It's amazing how she can tell he cut a little off the top, but she does. She flairs out her tail and shows the pretty colors of her wings and you'd better not mess with her or you'll loose a finger! When I had no hair, the birds looked at me funny, but didn't reject me. I wouldn't mess with anyone of them when they get their ire up. I can't do math without all of my fingers (and toes!).
It's been a slow day. I made 4 Christmas cards. Dad will help me scan them onto the computer before they're gone. I used some mulberry paper, some glitter and two eyelets. The Crop-A-Dile is really easy to use. I didn't use all of those things on ONE card. What a card that would be!
May one day I can learn how to put a picture on my blog. I could take the picture and Trudy could show me how to put it onto the computer....or is that too hard for me, Trudy? I'm content to be ignorant if my girls will take care of my blog. Don't worry, be happy!
Monday, March 17, 2008
Blue Monday Again
I think Blue Monday is the name of a song or something. I guess if you have to go to work you don't want to see Monday rolling around after a good week-end. It was blue this morning for me because my bones ached and I went to the exercise class. I didn't smile much during or after. I feel better after I took a little nap this afternoon. Pain is not our friend! I'm thankful for Rx's that take most of the pain away so I can function normally. He-he! What's normal?
Dad is in the bathroom drying off Rikki while Rosko is in the shower and Gertie is on my shoulder waiting his turn for a bath. Gertie always goes last. Right now he is trying his best to get to the keyboard to help me type!
I sent my friend Kathy Best about 16 cards today. I hope she likes them. I told her my feelings wouldn't be hurt if she didn't want anymore. I make 'em, got to send them. I hadn't made any today, yet. Wed. I'll be going to H'ville to pick up dad's Rx's, and I already have Hobby Lobby's 40% coupon in my purse! Karen Decker is going with me. We'll be going in the Accord so I'll have to clean out the back seat for her. I'll be so happy to get a car that will have a front seat for passengers. We'll keep the Accord for dad's Dr. car.
Trudy, the Crop-a-Dile is easy to use. I've gone back to some old, plain cards and put en eyelet in them and it makes them look better. I hope you and Mary Kate and the kids have lot's of fun together. Just think! only a few more weeks and you'll be a free woman. Yeah!
Mary Kate, please thank Sophia for me for her blog comments, I enjoyed them! I enjoyed talking to Richard about his trip to Dublin, GA. He was blessed to find the mechanic to fix the van on a Saturday. Richard is a special person-like all of my children's spouses.
It's 72 degrees today! When you look out the window, you can see all of the birds who have returned from their winter vacations, although some over winter here. I've seen lots of Cardinals, Blue Jay's and scores of little sparrow-like birds. The rain has been keeping the bird bath full lately and it's fun to watch the birds bathe. There's patches of purple Henbit growing everywhere and tiny little Violets you have to look hard for or you'll miss them. I need to rake the flower bed and hope I stir up some volunteers from last year. Need, need, need! And I sit here typing my brain out instead of raking my flower bed. Maybe I'll give in and plant some flowers. Maybe some perennials so they'll come back next year too. Wow! It's already 5:00 PM. Dad will be wanting something to eat soon. Don't worry, be happy!
Dad is in the bathroom drying off Rikki while Rosko is in the shower and Gertie is on my shoulder waiting his turn for a bath. Gertie always goes last. Right now he is trying his best to get to the keyboard to help me type!
I sent my friend Kathy Best about 16 cards today. I hope she likes them. I told her my feelings wouldn't be hurt if she didn't want anymore. I make 'em, got to send them. I hadn't made any today, yet. Wed. I'll be going to H'ville to pick up dad's Rx's, and I already have Hobby Lobby's 40% coupon in my purse! Karen Decker is going with me. We'll be going in the Accord so I'll have to clean out the back seat for her. I'll be so happy to get a car that will have a front seat for passengers. We'll keep the Accord for dad's Dr. car.
Trudy, the Crop-a-Dile is easy to use. I've gone back to some old, plain cards and put en eyelet in them and it makes them look better. I hope you and Mary Kate and the kids have lot's of fun together. Just think! only a few more weeks and you'll be a free woman. Yeah!
Mary Kate, please thank Sophia for me for her blog comments, I enjoyed them! I enjoyed talking to Richard about his trip to Dublin, GA. He was blessed to find the mechanic to fix the van on a Saturday. Richard is a special person-like all of my children's spouses.
It's 72 degrees today! When you look out the window, you can see all of the birds who have returned from their winter vacations, although some over winter here. I've seen lots of Cardinals, Blue Jay's and scores of little sparrow-like birds. The rain has been keeping the bird bath full lately and it's fun to watch the birds bathe. There's patches of purple Henbit growing everywhere and tiny little Violets you have to look hard for or you'll miss them. I need to rake the flower bed and hope I stir up some volunteers from last year. Need, need, need! And I sit here typing my brain out instead of raking my flower bed. Maybe I'll give in and plant some flowers. Maybe some perennials so they'll come back next year too. Wow! It's already 5:00 PM. Dad will be wanting something to eat soon. Don't worry, be happy!
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Sunday Afternoon
We had good meetings today. It seems whether the meetings are good or not depends on my attitude( not altitude, for I'm short stuff...)! I read that we go to church to worship Heavenly Father. That helped my attitude. I don't remember what my attitude was before, but it might not have been good enough. Now, I have a good attitude(Whew! Glad that's over with...). Lulu, Bro. Crosby's intended (can't spell that fancy word) gave a talk about how she joined the church, and Bro. Crosby translated as she went. Lulu is a very nice person and I'm glad she and Charlie are engaged. During Sunday School, I got a little hungry because I ate at 7 AM, and I thought I didn't have a snack but I saw two Hershey's mini bars in my purse. I got them from Rel.Soc. Thursday night, so I feasted in Rel. Soc. I sit behind the piano and no one can see me and if I don't make any noise, no one knows I'm snacking! Too much slurping and rattling of paper is a dead give a way. Snacking at church is only allowed for kids and old people(Jan 3:16) and I'll Let you figure out which one I am!
Welcome Jackie Allen! How did you find out about my blog? I don't mind though. My friend, Kathy Best, reads it. She introduced me to Frank when both our husbands were in the Navy. That was 40 yrs. ago. She's stuck by me through the years of depression when she wouldn't hear from me in months. Others would have written me off as a dead beat, but Kathy always wrote me and asked what was going on. She is a very special person. She sends me cards on birthdays and anniversaries and sometimes sends me a care package of Avon goodies, which I dearly love! You are a dear person too, Jackie. I remember when I first met you. You came out of the old Tanner building with a big smile on your face and your golden hair flying in the wind. You have such a nice personality! I sorry your family is experiencing a lot of health problems lately. The Refiner's Fire gets pretty hot at times. I'm glad your children have moved back. I know they are a joy and comfort to you and Tony. My girls keep me in good spirits all the time. Trudy got me to blogging and I love it. Didn't think I would because of all the past bad experiences I've had with the computer. After Frank got me this Mac, it is so user friendly that I love to type away my thoughts. It's better than journaling with paper and pen! The home teachers will be over later and I think I'll rest a while, after I say a few more things!
Trudy got me a Crop-a-Dile, on sale at Cosco's, and I got it out today to see if I could figure it out. I knew I couldn't but I knew that when Frank saw it, he would help me with it, and he did. I don't know where to put the eyelets on the cards though. Line upon line, I guess, or rather eyelet upon card! Hardy-har-har! It is a craft tool.
Welcome Jackie Allen! How did you find out about my blog? I don't mind though. My friend, Kathy Best, reads it. She introduced me to Frank when both our husbands were in the Navy. That was 40 yrs. ago. She's stuck by me through the years of depression when she wouldn't hear from me in months. Others would have written me off as a dead beat, but Kathy always wrote me and asked what was going on. She is a very special person. She sends me cards on birthdays and anniversaries and sometimes sends me a care package of Avon goodies, which I dearly love! You are a dear person too, Jackie. I remember when I first met you. You came out of the old Tanner building with a big smile on your face and your golden hair flying in the wind. You have such a nice personality! I sorry your family is experiencing a lot of health problems lately. The Refiner's Fire gets pretty hot at times. I'm glad your children have moved back. I know they are a joy and comfort to you and Tony. My girls keep me in good spirits all the time. Trudy got me to blogging and I love it. Didn't think I would because of all the past bad experiences I've had with the computer. After Frank got me this Mac, it is so user friendly that I love to type away my thoughts. It's better than journaling with paper and pen! The home teachers will be over later and I think I'll rest a while, after I say a few more things!
Trudy got me a Crop-a-Dile, on sale at Cosco's, and I got it out today to see if I could figure it out. I knew I couldn't but I knew that when Frank saw it, he would help me with it, and he did. I don't know where to put the eyelets on the cards though. Line upon line, I guess, or rather eyelet upon card! Hardy-har-har! It is a craft tool.
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