Tribute

Today would have been my father's 91st birthday if he were still on this earth. I was contemplating his life as I knew him, and am today so thankful for the privledge of being in a home rich in the joy of the Lord. He made each day a special adventure and I felt like I was a big help to him but I probably got in the way more than anything. I have fond memories of going to town to get things for the farm, stopping by the filling station--picking out my cold bottle of pop out of the cooler and also a nickel candy bar. He said "don't tell mom"!! We always took longer than my mom thought we should because daddy always talked to everyone he met and sometimes they would give me a stick of gum or hard candy!! We sometimes would visit my great Aunts who were always glad to visit and really were not in any hurry. Sometimes I long for the time when society seemed to visit each other more. We always visited people on a schedule about once every 6 months or so and they would come to our house on the next visit. People would stay for about 2-3 hours and there would always be a lunch!! Now I can hardly get meals for us here at home!! Anyway enough of remembering--but I do have the great hope of seeing him again one day!! I know he would be proud to meet all of his grandchildrens' spouses and the great grand children some day!! Happy Birthday Daddy til we see you again!!

Cold Weather

It gets about this time of the year and I am reminded how cold it used to be when we lived in Wis. My mother still lives up there and she says this year so far they have had 54 inches of snow. Now not only have they had a tremendous amount of snow--they are having the wonderful bone chilling cold of 20+ below zero!! Contrast that with weather advisories of possible sleet with continuous running tickers of cancellations and 35 degrees!! I guess that is part of the reason we moved south 12 years ago!! It is lonely without the extended family but it really does have other benefits and we have adjusted pretty well. Today is catch up day and try to get dh well --he has been home with a terrible cold I hope I don't get!! Have a good weekend everyone.....

New post

Ok all you blog fairies--I guess I'll humor you. I hope someday your kids will hijack your blog just like you hijacked mine. Strangely enough I think they will be even more capable of computer crime than you all. We do have some very interesting grandchildren coming up!!
Nothing new here--just going to work, church, trying to stay warm, and trying to keep the cat happy. Now I don't think that is possible but we bought the furminator--after using it on her we had a big pile on the floor. Dad felt sorry for her and stopped before we should have so we will do it more today. Also today I am going to a chef's small restaurant for lunch with my coworkers to celebrate one of their birthdays. Dad and I also plan to see" The Bucket List" this afternoon. Have a good weekend you all........

my beloved