Again here I go

Once again I am going to try and restart my blog. I am retired you would think I would have

time to get everything done. It is spring and I am working a lot in my yard planting and

rearranging my containers.It takes a bit longer to do things as my spirit is willing but my

body is weak. I try to do plants that will come back each year. I have a lot of hostas  and

knock out roses.

My traveling buddy Jaime who is also my youngest daughter and I have a long weekend trip

coming up this week. We are flying to San Antonio Texas. I have some anxiety as it has been a

long time since I have flown. I will share details of the trip when we get back.

I am also restarting Postcrossing. If you have not heard of  the free site where you sign

up to send and receive post cards from around the world.

That's a short recap of what I am doing and what I am restarting. Thank you for reading

and sharing this blog. I am sharing my postcrossing box

and some of my flowers.

Until next time


Linda

Here I go Again

Hello, I have not been active since 2016. I am going to try and restart my blog and hope that I will

still have some readers. In 2016 I lost my Mama and it has been a hard time since. I miss her

everyday. We all grieve in so many different ways.It is my belief and hope that she is in

heaven and is no longer in pain but with our Heavenly Father and family that went before her

This is the hope that I have.

I have just finished up three weeks of travel with family. I am hoping to share the adventures

with you in word and photos.

Hurricane Florence has been around for a few days and is still giving us rain. Our part of

the state of NC has been spared a lot of damage but that is not the case with other parts of

our state . It will be a long recovery as the flooding has not reached its peak. The following photos

are the convoys of help coming from other states to help restore power and etc.We are grateful

for their help and willingness to come. Thank you for reading and say a prayer for the recovery

of North Carolina and its people. Until next time!

ETC: I remember

There is a story going around on the internet about an elderly man in a hurry to

finish up at the Dr to go have breakfast with his wife like he does everyday. The

nurse said why do you go everyday she doesn't remember who you are and his answer

I know who she is. This hit home with me with my Mama. Mama's memory is getting

really really bad and alot of times she doesn't remember me being there with her. For

example she has been extremely sick and spent two weeks in the hospital and I spent

7 days and nights with her and sometimes she doesn't remember me being there at all.

The above story really touched me and shows that even though she might not remember

I do. All you can do is your best and do what you need to do so there will be no regrets

when we no longer have them here on earth with us.Mama may not remember but I do.

I love you Mama and it is a blessing to me to be there for you even if you don't always
remember.

God Bless
Linda

ETC: A first for me

I am a fan of LockUp, Jail and all the programs of this type. I do not know why. It

has always interested me. I could never understand why some  people keep on

making the same choices and wind up in jail and or prison. Why would anyone want

to be locked up having someone watch you and have complete control over your life.?

Today I made a visit to a prison and  I still ask the question. Why? Everyone can make

a mistake but when you don't learn from that mistake then it becomes a choice.

The reality of the closing of the doors, the people watching you and telling you what

you can and cannot do. I know there is always two sides of a story and my heart goes

out to the folks who are living in this situation.. Be careful of the choices you make and the

 people you hang out with.Remember it not only affects you but also those who care about you.

Just my 2 cents worth  and a prayer that we all try to make the right choices so we can live

in freedom and not locked in a cell.
Linda

January 2016

January 2016 has started off with a complete bang.If the rest of the year goes this way we

are in for a ride.

I almost lost my Mama twice.She went in to the hospital for acute bronchitis and while

there her heart stopped twice. Thank God she was in a place to get the help she needed.

I spent 7 days and nights with her in CICU unit. She is 92 years old and what a fighter

she is. She is still in hospital but after 14 days she is being moved to a skilled nursing

facility to get her strength built back up. This is a miracle and I am so thankful for her

recovery.

I came home after 7 days with her in CICU and we have a winter storm ice, snow etc

and no power for 3 days. The power finally came back on,last night.I had just gotten a

kerosene heater so that was another blessing. I did learn that if you have an adjustable

bed get it flat before the power goes off or you will be stuck in an upright position until

the power comes back. It has been quite an adventure with a house full of dogs.

All this was happening just as I had started a new job and another blessing was that they

worked with me and just took me off the schedule so I could have time with Mama.

So blessing after blessing and I am so thankful. So it has been rough start to 2016

but we have been blessed in so many ways. Thankful to my Lord and Savior.

God Bless
Linda

TRAVEL AND ETC: December

TRAVEL AND ETC: December: It is the middle of December and it is still flip flop weather here in the great state of North Carolina. Balmy warm weather for parades a...

December

It is the middle of December and it is still flip flop weather here in the great state of North Carolina.

Balmy warm weather for parades and Christmas lights display. For me it is hard to get in the

Christmas shopping mood when I am hot. But here I share some of the display s of Christmas

 sitting on Santa's lap no coat and the little one no pants

Christmas we love it whatever the weather. We celebrate family, friends but most of
all the Birth of Jesus Christ our Savior. Have a Blessed Christmas Season

Linda