The Twins Arrive

On Friday June 28 2013 my newest great grandbabies came into this world. Elijah Douglas Chalk
and his sister Emery Grace Chalk arrived one month early but healthy. They weighed in at 5lbs even for Elijah and 5lbs 9oz for Emery. They are so tiny and precious.

They are the children of my grandson Steven and his girlfriend Taylor.I wish for them many happy years
ahead with their precious babies.

Welcome into the world Elijah and Emery. You are greatly loved and wanted

Until next time
God Bless
Linda

Camping Trip

My first tent camping trip in about 10 years happen this weekend. Jaime and I and Brandon went
up to Falls Lake for the weekend.

The weather couldn't have been any better. A nice breeze and sunshine. It was quiet and peaceful.
Jaime and Brandon did some fishing. We walked around the campground.

We roasted marshmellows and hot dogs over a campfire. This is Brandon putting up the tent.

This is Jaime fishing

This is Brandon baiting her hook for her. They caught a few small ones.

It was peaceful and relaxing and beautiful

Behind our campsite we found what remains of a house and chimney.This is a man made lake so
a lot of the water covers what use to be peoples homes.It is a very nice campgroound

Sleeping in the tent at night not to bad as we had electricity and a FAN.

But when we got up the next morning we discovered that the bugs had tried to eat us during the night.
Bug bites all over and 3 days later they are still itching.A small price to pay for such a enjoyable
weekend.

Until next time
God Bless
Linda

Tuesday Another Stormy Day

Tuesday another beautiful sun shine filled day not to hot or humid. The weather predicting a chance
of afternoon thunderstorms.

The afternoon arrived and I left to go to the grocery store and as the old saying goes the bottom
fell out. I sat in my truck in the parking lot for about 20 minutes as the rain poured down.The parking
lot looked like a river. Then an tornado warning alert came over my phone. When it let up a little
I went in the store and it started pouring again. The sky darkened and it was scary.It rained and rained
During another break I was able to get out of the store and get home.

Our county and others had tornado warnings going on.It missed us and thankfully it was a small
area of damage and so far no reports of injuries. People are without power and trees are down.

As I said in an earlier blog post a storm shelter is looking better and better.

The sky after the storm were beautiful and a rainbow appeared. Praying for the safety of
the crews out working to remove trees and get the power back on. Be safe

Until next time
Linda

A Castle Wedding

I attended a wedding today at Castle McCullock in Jamestown NC. A beautiful simple wedding. Best
Wishes to Kamie and Tommy.

Castle McCullock built in 1832 is actually a former Gold Mill built by Charles McCullock when there
was a gold rush in North Carolina. It was rebuilt in the 1980's and is now a wedding venue and other
special events.

We didn't get to tour all the grounds but they have trails that you can walk and a couple of other places
to hold your special event

I hope to go back at Christmas time when it is all decorated the Castle and the trails for Christmas.

The Bride on her special day

The happy couple!
Thanks for letting us share in your special day

Until next time
God Bless
Linda

Hot and Stormy Thursday

The day was so hot. I am not a heat person it changes my personality and not for the good.
I am thinking of living the vampire life (minus the blood stuff) and just go out at night unless
I have no choice.

The afternoon the clouds rolled in and it got really scary looking for a little while with the
wind blowing and the sky darkened. It was some thunder and some rain but our area was
spared the full force of the storm. A new word is being used that I have never heard of
derecho which is when a bunch of thunderstorms get in a line and go across country. That is
what was going on today. It started out in the midwest and just moved across the country.
A lot of damage in a lot of the country and thousands of folks still with out power.We pray
for their safety and that the power is quickly restored.

We live in a mobile home and we would really like to have a storm shelter.It would be
great to have a safe place to go with all this wild weather going on.The Doomsday Preppers
might be on the right track with being prepared.



Until next time
Linda
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Making Money with Blog

I had this plan of being able to make money with my blog. After working on it for a couple
of days now, I don't know.

I am a visual person and I like to have written instructions in my hand to read. It is very hard
sometimes for me to decide how to do things. The problem I am having now is trying to
determine how to do what I have signed up to do.

I am going to be having advertisements on my blog IF I can learn how to place them on my site.

I need to place the ads on my blog in a certain place.I need to copy and paste a code so I will
start receiving ads and the list goes on and on.

It may take some time and more research but I am determined to conquer this and be able to
make some money.

If you have any advice or instructions to share please do. I would be very grateful

Until next time
Linda

Graduation Day Photo's

Jaime and Austin

Brandon and Austin

Austin lining up to get diploma

The Class

2013 Graduation Day

My grandson Austin graduated today from Franklin Academy. This has been in my opinion a tough
year for him but he made it. I think it is so special to me because Franklin Academy is still a "small"
school and they were able to graduate at Binkley Chapel on the seminary campus. My husband and I
both had our graduation at the chapel in 1966. It brought back a lot of memories.

The chapel was full with friends and family wanting to share in this milestone with the class of 2013.
The kids where very enthusiastic and seemed to enjoy the ceremony.

Austin is the last of my first group of grandkids 18 and older. He has plans for community college,
an apartment and transferring with his part time job.I pray he has a bright and successful
future.I pray for all of his classmates the same.

They are our hope the leaders of tomorrow. They will need all of our prayers
and support.

Austin I love you and am very proud of you.
The best is wished for the Class of 2013 everywhere!!

Until next time
God Bless
Linda

Fixed Income

We are blessed with a set amount of money coming in every month as long as the government
keeps paying us.It is still hard when you need a little extra for different things.

I am for ever trying to tweek our finances to try and squeeze out a little more or make it last
a little longer. It doesn't always work well in fact most of the time it doesn't work.

I am trying to sell Avon but that seems to always put me in the hole. I am listing stuff on the swap
and shop but seem to buy more than I sell. I have books listed on ebay and amazon and on my
own page For Sale by Linda.A little here and there.

I am doing some online paid to read emails but will not get rich or anywhere close to it. All the above
keep me busy but still broke.

Then I start thinking I need to get a real job but because of my age I am way down on the hiring list.I look
for a while and then I give up.

So what is the answer I can only look to the word of God which says in Philippians 4:6
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving,
let your requests be known to God and Philippians 4:19 And my God shall supply all

your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus

I faithfully am trying to put all my faith and trust in my Lord and Savior.

Until next time
God Bless
Linda