Charles:
1. Where did we meet: Hospital Pine Bluff Arkansas
2. Take a stab at my middle name: Sue
3. Do I smoke: Only from the ears when angry
4. Color of my eyes: Bluish
5. Do I have any siblings: A few
6. What's one of my favorite things to do: Dance
7. What's my favorite type of music: 50's Rock or anything with a good beat
8. Am I shy or outgoing: Outgoing
9. Am I a rebel or do I follow the rules: You make your own Rules
10. Any special talents: Don't know
11. What am I most adamant about: Family sticks together
12. How many children do I have: Yes 3 the oldest is the good looking one
13. Thought or memory when hearing my name: My Mom
14. If you and I were stranded on a desert island, what is one thing that I would bring: A drug store
15. What's my favorite Movie? Grease
16. What's my favorite thing to do in spare time? Painting
17. Where am I working? At home, you never stop working on something
18. What's my favorite worship song? Anything sung by me. LOL
19. Where would I retire to? Arkansas
20. What was my favorite vacation? Hawaii with the family
Sheri
1. Where did we meet: Mercy Medical Center Redding Ca.
2. Take a stab at my middle name: Sue
3. Do I smoke: No way.
4. Color of my eyes: blueish/greenish/greyish
5. Do I have any siblings: Yes and don't ask me to name them, I always miss one
6. What's one of my favorite things to do: garden (dig in dirt)
7. What's my favorite type of music: Gospel
8. Am I shy or outgoing: Out going
9. Am I a rebel or do I follow the rules: Both I suppose. Follow the rules when necessary, break them when necessary.
10. Any special talents: Playing in the dirt with kids
11. What am I most adamant about: How much you love dad
12. How many children do I have: three
13. Thought or memory when hearing my name: Every time I hear someone call you Carolyn I think if you saying "Carolyn Mitchell Brown!"
14. If you and I were stranded on a desert island, what is one thing that I would bring: dad
15. What's my favorite Movie? Oh boy. Mostly any John travolta movie
16. What's my favorite thing to do in spare time?dig in dirt
17. Where am I working?home
18. What's my favorite worship song?Seems to change with the day
19. Where would I retire to?????
20. What was my favorite vacation?Hawaii? I don't really know.
He maketh me to lie down in Green Pastures,
He leadeth me beside the stillwaters.
Psalms 23:1-2
Friday, February 29, 2008
Leap Year
We have an extra day in the year. What will we do with it?
I decided to make someone laugh a little more, to just enjoy one more day, one more time, one more sunset, one more sunrise, One more hug, one more kiss, one more day of just being, one more day of having an incredible love in my heart for my loved ones and friends.
How many extra days in a year have I been given in sixty two years. Uhmmmmm some math person needs to figure that out, Charles, Ken or David. I am thinking fifteen extra days have been given to me.
What did I do with them?
Lets see in 1948 I was two, and I do not remember much. Much as in some, Maybe. Not real.
Do you ever wonder what we know when we are born? The innocence, the Love we have, the way we smile, as babies to see someone we know, to be picked up by the ones we love? I do. But then I have a weird way of thinking, or maybe I have an open way of thinking.
In 1952 I started school in Sheridan Arkansas. Big Treat for me. I was going to learn to read. YEA!
In 1956 I went to Tyler Texas to see Oral Roberts, That was an extra day I vividly remember.
In 1960 I was fourteen and was growing up, discovering boys and Loving school.
In 1964 I was living in California on Leap Day. Getting ready to move back home to Arkansas.
In 1968 We bought our first big house. We were blessed. , Had met some great life long friends.
In 1972 I had my family complete. My life was built around school, canning, and staying home with my babies.
In 1976, I began a job, outside the home. My first job with public in my face, a lot.
in 1980 My oldest was Sixteen, getting his license and trying his new wings. He thought his car was a jet.
In 1984 Ken began his journey to adulthood. He was too trying to fly.
In 1988. Work and more work, I was sick a lot, had two surgeries in less than six months.
I had some bad luck but I had God on my side.
In 1992 Sher was newly married, and living in another town,her first time away from home since birth.
1996 Looking forward to leaving my job in Just a few short years but this year I had to research theft by the store manager. That was the hardest thing I ever did. I was going to have a man removed from his job and he had a family.
2000 I am not working but I am accomplishing anything. I lay around a lot and my back is so bad I can not walk to the door, without stooping.
2004, We buy six acres and began rebuilding our lives, again.
2008. I am happier then I have ever been, I see each day as a new awakening. I see each sunset as a beautiful creation put there just for me. Just for my eyes to wonder in amazement at his majesty.
My children have created lives for themselves, Lives for their children, I can only trust God has directed their steps and they are happy.
I pray someday, if not now, they see the happiness they gave me.
So with my fifteen extra days I have been given in my life, Have I made a difference? I pray so. I never lost faith.
I decided to make someone laugh a little more, to just enjoy one more day, one more time, one more sunset, one more sunrise, One more hug, one more kiss, one more day of just being, one more day of having an incredible love in my heart for my loved ones and friends.
How many extra days in a year have I been given in sixty two years. Uhmmmmm some math person needs to figure that out, Charles, Ken or David. I am thinking fifteen extra days have been given to me.
What did I do with them?
Lets see in 1948 I was two, and I do not remember much. Much as in some, Maybe. Not real.
Do you ever wonder what we know when we are born? The innocence, the Love we have, the way we smile, as babies to see someone we know, to be picked up by the ones we love? I do. But then I have a weird way of thinking, or maybe I have an open way of thinking.
In 1952 I started school in Sheridan Arkansas. Big Treat for me. I was going to learn to read. YEA!
In 1956 I went to Tyler Texas to see Oral Roberts, That was an extra day I vividly remember.
In 1960 I was fourteen and was growing up, discovering boys and Loving school.
In 1964 I was living in California on Leap Day. Getting ready to move back home to Arkansas.
In 1968 We bought our first big house. We were blessed. , Had met some great life long friends.
In 1972 I had my family complete. My life was built around school, canning, and staying home with my babies.
In 1976, I began a job, outside the home. My first job with public in my face, a lot.
in 1980 My oldest was Sixteen, getting his license and trying his new wings. He thought his car was a jet.
In 1984 Ken began his journey to adulthood. He was too trying to fly.
In 1988. Work and more work, I was sick a lot, had two surgeries in less than six months.
I had some bad luck but I had God on my side.
In 1992 Sher was newly married, and living in another town,her first time away from home since birth.
1996 Looking forward to leaving my job in Just a few short years but this year I had to research theft by the store manager. That was the hardest thing I ever did. I was going to have a man removed from his job and he had a family.
2000 I am not working but I am accomplishing anything. I lay around a lot and my back is so bad I can not walk to the door, without stooping.
2004, We buy six acres and began rebuilding our lives, again.
2008. I am happier then I have ever been, I see each day as a new awakening. I see each sunset as a beautiful creation put there just for me. Just for my eyes to wonder in amazement at his majesty.
My children have created lives for themselves, Lives for their children, I can only trust God has directed their steps and they are happy.
I pray someday, if not now, they see the happiness they gave me.
So with my fifteen extra days I have been given in my life, Have I made a difference? I pray so. I never lost faith.
Friday is here,
I love the weekends, We want to get away so badly, I know there is at least ten feet of snow at the park so that is out.
So the only logical thing to do is work in the yard. The pool can use a few leaves out, I am amazed at how easily the pool is to keep up.
It is sparking clear, even after several wind storms to blow in sand and limbs and leaves. We got them out with the leaf master.
We run the filter. We run the water falls, when we are out there. it is so soothing.
As I was out yesterday, The wind was blowing, The sun was a very warm 73 degrees, Perfect weather. However I can inform you now, if the wind is blowing and the deck-jets are at high, The wind can and will blow water at you, if you are too close. That is not warm, especially since the water is at 48 degrees.
So we can mow with the tractor, not a lot of work for either of us, well maybe me as I push the level of the blades. That seems to make me sore. I think the soreness is from lack of muscle use.
OK on weekends, we sleep in, really late. Like maybe anywhere from 730 to 930. According to how we slept. I never thought I would see the day David slept in. He was always a very early riser. Not only did he rise early, he whistled and sang and loved the morning.
Kind of irritated Ken and I. We are not morning people. Are we son?
We can get up but please don't sing to us.
Reminds me of the times Ken was a tree trimmer for Beaty and Assoc. He went to the woods with a crew of kids to trim Christmas trees for commercial use.
He had to ride to work with his dad. What a duo. Ken would come home saying, "Dad do you have to whistle and sing on the way to work?"
Ken was then wide awake and could be for hours into the night but dad was out on the sofa.
He would tell me about the torture his dad put him through at 6 in the morning.
It became a running Joke between he and Ken.
But Ken made money that summer. Even though he hated the job,He did it. The trees were scratchy, the dad was too happy at six am and some of the teens were slackers.
Ken you need to post about those years, You can keep your blog up that way.
So with those memories I will close and look forward to sleeping in, Like I never do. Really I do every day.Love it too.
So the only logical thing to do is work in the yard. The pool can use a few leaves out, I am amazed at how easily the pool is to keep up.
It is sparking clear, even after several wind storms to blow in sand and limbs and leaves. We got them out with the leaf master.
We run the filter. We run the water falls, when we are out there. it is so soothing.
As I was out yesterday, The wind was blowing, The sun was a very warm 73 degrees, Perfect weather. However I can inform you now, if the wind is blowing and the deck-jets are at high, The wind can and will blow water at you, if you are too close. That is not warm, especially since the water is at 48 degrees.
So we can mow with the tractor, not a lot of work for either of us, well maybe me as I push the level of the blades. That seems to make me sore. I think the soreness is from lack of muscle use.
OK on weekends, we sleep in, really late. Like maybe anywhere from 730 to 930. According to how we slept. I never thought I would see the day David slept in. He was always a very early riser. Not only did he rise early, he whistled and sang and loved the morning.
Kind of irritated Ken and I. We are not morning people. Are we son?
We can get up but please don't sing to us.
Reminds me of the times Ken was a tree trimmer for Beaty and Assoc. He went to the woods with a crew of kids to trim Christmas trees for commercial use.
He had to ride to work with his dad. What a duo. Ken would come home saying, "Dad do you have to whistle and sing on the way to work?"
Ken was then wide awake and could be for hours into the night but dad was out on the sofa.
He would tell me about the torture his dad put him through at 6 in the morning.
It became a running Joke between he and Ken.
But Ken made money that summer. Even though he hated the job,He did it. The trees were scratchy, the dad was too happy at six am and some of the teens were slackers.
Ken you need to post about those years, You can keep your blog up that way.
So with those memories I will close and look forward to sleeping in, Like I never do. Really I do every day.Love it too.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Dangerous thing for me
Thinking that is.
I sit here tonight just trying to pull enough energy to make it to bed, but know it is too early.
Joe, Jack and George just left at 7.30. They have been here since 3 PM. What a long time?
George did the personal taxes for the guys while he was here, Not a big deal, I kept them fed and watered. I made fresh lemonade. Joe loved it, he wanted my recipe.
Quite simple, You only need one important ingredient. Lemons from Ken and Kris lemon tree.
Absolutely the best lemons I ever ate. They are tart and sweet, if that makes sense.
I made a broiled chicken salad and thy guys made sandwiches on Croissants. I had pickles, sweet and dill, olives, black and green, Romaine lettuce hearts, Carrots, Fresh Pineapple and bananas, Cheese, Blueberry Muffins with whipped cream cheese.
They eat like Men when they come here. Those guys seldom stop for a minute to relax. I guess that is why they go to Alaska or Somewhere equally neat for vacation.
So I think, What am I doing here? Why is my tummy hurting,
Why does my back hurt? Then I remember, I have been on my feet all day. I kept trying to sit down but did not stop until 3 oclock when I walked outside and sat by the pool. I took my crossword puzzles with me so I did totally relax.
Smokey kept trying to climb up on me, but i did nto want cat hair on my clothes, (in case I had to help the guys out). He finally snuck up on the side I was not watching and scooted me over so he had room to lie beside me in my lounge chair. Funny Cat. Then he dug his claws into my legs to rub me, I had to make him stop, If he clawed me I would bleed and bleed. I finally had to push him off the chair. He was not happy with me.
So now I sit and wonder.
Why is he asleep and snoring and changing channels, all at the same time? Why do Men do that? LOL
I walk into the living area later, he is sound asleep, SOUND! His glasses are at the side of his face resting on his sholder. I move them and put them away for him. He never knows.
OK here is another one or two.
It is around noon, David is still getting his office and information together. (he took the day off). I yell from the kitchen, "Hey why dont you take a shower now".
David "Oh I took one last week, I dont need one."
Sue "Yes you do I can smell you."
David as he walks in the kitchen, to hug me and let me sniff.
Sue "So what is this scratch and sniff?"
He laughs and begins scratching like a monkey.
I tell him there is a better scratch and sniff place.
LOL
As I walk in the office around 2 pm. David is talking to Joe, He was making adjustments. I stand quietly, (I want my tester to test my chicken salad), Soon I hear a pretty quiet, Bye. Ok he is done, Oh no he is still talking to Joe so I am quiet.
Sue "Did I hear you say Bye".
David "Yes, (without looking up)
Sue (a minute later) Sooooo Why is the phone still up to your ear?"
David (looking sheepish) "Whoops"
We both laugh and laugh.
Ok enough thinking, except I think I will close.
Bye
I sit here tonight just trying to pull enough energy to make it to bed, but know it is too early.
Joe, Jack and George just left at 7.30. They have been here since 3 PM. What a long time?
George did the personal taxes for the guys while he was here, Not a big deal, I kept them fed and watered. I made fresh lemonade. Joe loved it, he wanted my recipe.
Quite simple, You only need one important ingredient. Lemons from Ken and Kris lemon tree.
Absolutely the best lemons I ever ate. They are tart and sweet, if that makes sense.
I made a broiled chicken salad and thy guys made sandwiches on Croissants. I had pickles, sweet and dill, olives, black and green, Romaine lettuce hearts, Carrots, Fresh Pineapple and bananas, Cheese, Blueberry Muffins with whipped cream cheese.
They eat like Men when they come here. Those guys seldom stop for a minute to relax. I guess that is why they go to Alaska or Somewhere equally neat for vacation.
So I think, What am I doing here? Why is my tummy hurting,
Why does my back hurt? Then I remember, I have been on my feet all day. I kept trying to sit down but did not stop until 3 oclock when I walked outside and sat by the pool. I took my crossword puzzles with me so I did totally relax.
Smokey kept trying to climb up on me, but i did nto want cat hair on my clothes, (in case I had to help the guys out). He finally snuck up on the side I was not watching and scooted me over so he had room to lie beside me in my lounge chair. Funny Cat. Then he dug his claws into my legs to rub me, I had to make him stop, If he clawed me I would bleed and bleed. I finally had to push him off the chair. He was not happy with me.
So now I sit and wonder.
Why is he asleep and snoring and changing channels, all at the same time? Why do Men do that? LOL
I walk into the living area later, he is sound asleep, SOUND! His glasses are at the side of his face resting on his sholder. I move them and put them away for him. He never knows.
OK here is another one or two.
It is around noon, David is still getting his office and information together. (he took the day off). I yell from the kitchen, "Hey why dont you take a shower now".
David "Oh I took one last week, I dont need one."
Sue "Yes you do I can smell you."
David as he walks in the kitchen, to hug me and let me sniff.
Sue "So what is this scratch and sniff?"
He laughs and begins scratching like a monkey.
I tell him there is a better scratch and sniff place.
LOL
As I walk in the office around 2 pm. David is talking to Joe, He was making adjustments. I stand quietly, (I want my tester to test my chicken salad), Soon I hear a pretty quiet, Bye. Ok he is done, Oh no he is still talking to Joe so I am quiet.
Sue "Did I hear you say Bye".
David "Yes, (without looking up)
Sue (a minute later) Sooooo Why is the phone still up to your ear?"
David (looking sheepish) "Whoops"
We both laugh and laugh.
Ok enough thinking, except I think I will close.
Bye
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Now and Forever
As I sit here, watching the road for David to come home, I am reminded how we always watch for our loved ones to return.
I will do that as long as we live. I will anxiously await his arrival.
That reminds me of the many nights I waited for my children to come back home from a date or a chore in town or a visit to a friend.
Charles was my first, he taught me to be patient. (well more patient than usual).
I would wait and wait until I could hear his car come into the drive.
One night I prayed exceptionally hard for him to get home safe. Not that he was doing something wrong but a parent cant help but worry.
A car came down the road, it had a certain sound. The next car to drive down the road was Charles.
From that night on I called the first car my Herald Car, Really I did. It seemed every time I heard that car, I knew he was not far behind.
I would tell David, "I just heard the herald car so he will be here shortly."
Now remember we lived on a country road, so not a lot of traffic was common late at night.
So now and Forever I will be praying for you, I will be watching over you, I will protect you from the world as much as possible. That is my prayer for you.
Herald the coming of God in your life, watch for the signs. Pray Daily.
So he is now home and I can go greet him, My Soul Mate, My Love, My life.
I will do that as long as we live. I will anxiously await his arrival.
That reminds me of the many nights I waited for my children to come back home from a date or a chore in town or a visit to a friend.
Charles was my first, he taught me to be patient. (well more patient than usual).
I would wait and wait until I could hear his car come into the drive.
One night I prayed exceptionally hard for him to get home safe. Not that he was doing something wrong but a parent cant help but worry.
A car came down the road, it had a certain sound. The next car to drive down the road was Charles.
From that night on I called the first car my Herald Car, Really I did. It seemed every time I heard that car, I knew he was not far behind.
I would tell David, "I just heard the herald car so he will be here shortly."
Now remember we lived on a country road, so not a lot of traffic was common late at night.
So now and Forever I will be praying for you, I will be watching over you, I will protect you from the world as much as possible. That is my prayer for you.
Herald the coming of God in your life, watch for the signs. Pray Daily.
So he is now home and I can go greet him, My Soul Mate, My Love, My life.
Decision Made
I finished my grocery shopping. The ideas passed to me were great but that required too much work.
So what did I do? I bought a cheese tray, not the expensive kind, the kind where I have to place it on a tray. I was going to buy chicken salad. Roasted Chicken salad. I had it in my basket, and walked around a while, Then (you know me, Ms. Indecisive,) I thought, Hey I can buy the whole cooked chicken for 5.99 and make my own roasted chicken salad. That plus lettuce and Croissants and you have a great sandwich. I will put out a tray of carrots, celery, pickles, Olives and beets to go with the meat and bread. I bought Quiche and a pineapple and bananas. Again they had premade trays but for a fraction of the cost I can make my own fruit tray.
I bought Blueberry muffins and I am making a Cream cheese and blueberry spread to serve with them.
I am putting all the canned drinks in the sink with ice and they can help themselves.
I told David "Be aware of where everything is, in the office, so you wont be saying "Where is that folder?" Where is my Pencil? Where are the Cd's."
Yes he does that, he did it just last evening when he had filed a folder and did not label it.
But you know me if I file it I label it, If I do it, I sign and date it.
So I can crawl off to myself tomorrow and they can work.
Maybe a nap.
Joe just called to verify the time and date again.
He is such a nice guy. Did I tell you he got married? I was so surprised, They had a small yard wedding.
He does work too much though, he reminds me of my own son that works long hours and many days.
So it is almost time for me to rest.
Will close with that thought. Rest and Work and Oxymoron.
So what did I do? I bought a cheese tray, not the expensive kind, the kind where I have to place it on a tray. I was going to buy chicken salad. Roasted Chicken salad. I had it in my basket, and walked around a while, Then (you know me, Ms. Indecisive,) I thought, Hey I can buy the whole cooked chicken for 5.99 and make my own roasted chicken salad. That plus lettuce and Croissants and you have a great sandwich. I will put out a tray of carrots, celery, pickles, Olives and beets to go with the meat and bread. I bought Quiche and a pineapple and bananas. Again they had premade trays but for a fraction of the cost I can make my own fruit tray.
I bought Blueberry muffins and I am making a Cream cheese and blueberry spread to serve with them.
I am putting all the canned drinks in the sink with ice and they can help themselves.
I told David "Be aware of where everything is, in the office, so you wont be saying "Where is that folder?" Where is my Pencil? Where are the Cd's."
Yes he does that, he did it just last evening when he had filed a folder and did not label it.
But you know me if I file it I label it, If I do it, I sign and date it.
So I can crawl off to myself tomorrow and they can work.
Maybe a nap.
Joe just called to verify the time and date again.
He is such a nice guy. Did I tell you he got married? I was so surprised, They had a small yard wedding.
He does work too much though, he reminds me of my own son that works long hours and many days.
So it is almost time for me to rest.
Will close with that thought. Rest and Work and Oxymoron.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Mighty Mouse
As I was showering tonight I began humming an old song. An old Cartoon tune.
Say that quickly.
It goes like this.
"Here he comes to save the day,
Which means that Mighty Mouse is on the way"
"On the sea or on the land
He keeps the situation well in hand. "
when there is a wrong to right,
Mighty mouse is there to join the fight."
So why did I sing about a mouse.
Then tonight I sit here rereading my blog, I think
M_I_C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E
Mickey Mouse, "Donald Duck"
Mickey Mouse "Donald Duck"
For every ---- -----
Come along and sing the song and join the jamboree,
M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E
Weird Huh? LOL and I hate Mice.
Say that quickly.
It goes like this.
"Here he comes to save the day,
Which means that Mighty Mouse is on the way"
"On the sea or on the land
He keeps the situation well in hand. "
when there is a wrong to right,
Mighty mouse is there to join the fight."
So why did I sing about a mouse.
Then tonight I sit here rereading my blog, I think
M_I_C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E
Mickey Mouse, "Donald Duck"
Mickey Mouse "Donald Duck"
For every ---- -----
Come along and sing the song and join the jamboree,
M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E
Weird Huh? LOL and I hate Mice.
Darn Patches
I felt bad last evening. I had babied a headache all day, and now I am exhausted. When 9 pm arrived I told David, "I do not feel well, I am going to bed."
Of course he leaves what he is doing, as he does not like me alone when I feel bad.
I am supposed to wear my Darn Nitro patches, (yes plural, one on each arm) twelve hours on and twelve off.
So we lay and talk a while, then I fall asleep with K-Love singing me to sleep.
About four hours later I wake suddenly, I have a horrible headache, I know I have been restless, I am now crosswise of the bed. As you may know I usually am so still, David often checks to see if I am still with him.
I had left the Darn Patches on, That nitro can give you the horrible headaches, I guess because the blood runs through your brain so fast when you are idle.
So now I have to wait until later to put them back on. It will be a quiet morning for me.
I have began the little boys quilts, amazing how one persons input can help so much. And I got to use three of the fabrics I had.
Today I will have one more top made and one on the way. It will at least be cut out.
That will leave two for the little boys, I believe Jarod and G are first.
Then Caylum and E.
Sewing will keep me quiet today.
I have to feel better today, I have to clean this office. I still have my many photos and books out that I used on Christmas. Yes, Mom is unorgainzed in this room.
So that is my plans for me minus the Darn Patches.
Of course he leaves what he is doing, as he does not like me alone when I feel bad.
I am supposed to wear my Darn Nitro patches, (yes plural, one on each arm) twelve hours on and twelve off.
So we lay and talk a while, then I fall asleep with K-Love singing me to sleep.
About four hours later I wake suddenly, I have a horrible headache, I know I have been restless, I am now crosswise of the bed. As you may know I usually am so still, David often checks to see if I am still with him.
I had left the Darn Patches on, That nitro can give you the horrible headaches, I guess because the blood runs through your brain so fast when you are idle.
So now I have to wait until later to put them back on. It will be a quiet morning for me.
I have began the little boys quilts, amazing how one persons input can help so much. And I got to use three of the fabrics I had.
Today I will have one more top made and one on the way. It will at least be cut out.
That will leave two for the little boys, I believe Jarod and G are first.
Then Caylum and E.
Sewing will keep me quiet today.
I have to feel better today, I have to clean this office. I still have my many photos and books out that I used on Christmas. Yes, Mom is unorgainzed in this room.
So that is my plans for me minus the Darn Patches.
Monday, February 25, 2008
Quilts
I love quilts. They are a sign of comfort of hands tenderly working each stitch. Hands that took time to cut each piece to make a work of art.
So many years I wanted a comforter quilt. You know, the bulky kind. Not any more. I want the kind My Mom made, made from scraps of old dresses, shirts, feed and flour sacks.
Today I have little scraps I use. Little as in few. I go buy fabric when it is on sale, somtime I fall in love with the fabric pattern, but it is always in the clearance area. I do not have to have th latest in fashion quilts. As long as it is warm, I am happy.
So this last week, I drug my sewing table into the living area, so I can sew. I do not like being in the back room alone. Here I can visit, watch television, hop up and down for my water or whatever I need. If I am in the back room, the walk to the kitchen seems like miles, if I do not feel well.
So I have finished a few items, I completed one total quilt, as in peicing, not quilting.
I made a panel, this was originally made for a wall hanging. I can not justify putting it on a wall. If you make it, use it. so I am going to get more black to make a full quilt or two.
Now for fabric I had to have due to the pattern. I have one with lime green background with nosegays of roses all over it. It is beautiful. Usually I do not like green, it is not easy to work around. Green and blue are both difficult.
I plan on piecing this together with several rose shades to bring out the roses.
In addition I have another one with ivory background with roses on it. Each rose group can be fussy cut and then built around to show off the roses. Again I am going to do that but first and foremost I must make five more quilts for my grandchildren. I have not make G and E, J and C and now L's. So maybe, just maybe by this Christmas.
I figure if I keep having to do things I can not leave the world until it is accomplished.
But as Mama told me so many times, "Sue when you are gone, there will still be dirty dishes and beds unmade".
No way, can't be.
That is just unpatriotic.
So many years I wanted a comforter quilt. You know, the bulky kind. Not any more. I want the kind My Mom made, made from scraps of old dresses, shirts, feed and flour sacks.
Today I have little scraps I use. Little as in few. I go buy fabric when it is on sale, somtime I fall in love with the fabric pattern, but it is always in the clearance area. I do not have to have th latest in fashion quilts. As long as it is warm, I am happy.
So this last week, I drug my sewing table into the living area, so I can sew. I do not like being in the back room alone. Here I can visit, watch television, hop up and down for my water or whatever I need. If I am in the back room, the walk to the kitchen seems like miles, if I do not feel well.
So I have finished a few items, I completed one total quilt, as in peicing, not quilting.
I made a panel, this was originally made for a wall hanging. I can not justify putting it on a wall. If you make it, use it. so I am going to get more black to make a full quilt or two.
Now for fabric I had to have due to the pattern. I have one with lime green background with nosegays of roses all over it. It is beautiful. Usually I do not like green, it is not easy to work around. Green and blue are both difficult.
I plan on piecing this together with several rose shades to bring out the roses.
In addition I have another one with ivory background with roses on it. Each rose group can be fussy cut and then built around to show off the roses. Again I am going to do that but first and foremost I must make five more quilts for my grandchildren. I have not make G and E, J and C and now L's. So maybe, just maybe by this Christmas.
I figure if I keep having to do things I can not leave the world until it is accomplished.
But as Mama told me so many times, "Sue when you are gone, there will still be dirty dishes and beds unmade".
No way, can't be.
That is just unpatriotic.
Sunday, February 24, 2008
If Trees Could talk
As we sat, having our morning coffee. We remarked at the wind blowing the big, old, 150 year old oak. At any moment you expect to see a limb fall off, with the twisting and swaying of each branch. The wind is howling around every corner of the house today. We were warned of high winds.
So far all is well, we have not lost power but that could happen.
The pool is in need of draining down, We have had a steady rain for the last few days, not hard just steady nice drizzle. Enough to move the pool up at least 4 inches.
So as we watch the tree, we talk.
What if that old tree could tell us what it has seen in its lifetime. All the animals that took shelter under its spreading branches.
How many little boys climbed to the top and was "King of the World?"
How many squirrell families and ant colonys have lived within its bark and center.
We can see the hole dug by a squirrel at the base and know they live there. IN the center of the tree trunk, we see a big hole. In this hole we see an old burn. The tree survived a huge fire.
Last year we lost a branch. It was a beautiful branch. It had grown so heavy the ends reached the ground then began reaching up again. Reaching up for the sun.
When the branch fell, I saw it lying in the back yard, Suddenly I became very sad. Part of its history was now lost, part of its beauty.
However when we moved here we found several of those brances that had fallen and had been left to rot and replenish the earth from which it came.
This particular branch would serve another purpose. We gave it to Our friend, Ron Colosio. He came over day after day and cut and sawed that limb up. That limb was more like another tree. Ron was able to haul away four (4) truck loads of oak for his fireplace.
So if they could talk, would they talk of pain of the wind and storms, or the glory of the wonder they have witnessed?
If they could talk, Would we ever go for a peaceful walk in the forest? I dont think so. It would be so noisy with them arguing over who was the oldest and who had seen the most.
Just thinking.
So far all is well, we have not lost power but that could happen.
The pool is in need of draining down, We have had a steady rain for the last few days, not hard just steady nice drizzle. Enough to move the pool up at least 4 inches.
So as we watch the tree, we talk.
What if that old tree could tell us what it has seen in its lifetime. All the animals that took shelter under its spreading branches.
How many little boys climbed to the top and was "King of the World?"
How many squirrell families and ant colonys have lived within its bark and center.
We can see the hole dug by a squirrel at the base and know they live there. IN the center of the tree trunk, we see a big hole. In this hole we see an old burn. The tree survived a huge fire.
Last year we lost a branch. It was a beautiful branch. It had grown so heavy the ends reached the ground then began reaching up again. Reaching up for the sun.
When the branch fell, I saw it lying in the back yard, Suddenly I became very sad. Part of its history was now lost, part of its beauty.
However when we moved here we found several of those brances that had fallen and had been left to rot and replenish the earth from which it came.
This particular branch would serve another purpose. We gave it to Our friend, Ron Colosio. He came over day after day and cut and sawed that limb up. That limb was more like another tree. Ron was able to haul away four (4) truck loads of oak for his fireplace.
So if they could talk, would they talk of pain of the wind and storms, or the glory of the wonder they have witnessed?
If they could talk, Would we ever go for a peaceful walk in the forest? I dont think so. It would be so noisy with them arguing over who was the oldest and who had seen the most.
Just thinking.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Whats for Dinner Grandma??
I had to make a trip to buy thread. I must get busy on a quilt or two.
I was also out of potatoes, have been out since we threw away all the wrinkly ones.
I decided to make a pan of chili, I picked up Hamburger that was on sale, then on to the Buttermilk, (Cant have chili without buttermilk).
As I returned to the meat dept, I asked the butcher "Do you have chili Grind?" He said no but I can prepare some for you. I told him "Yes I would love that."
Sounded good so I wait, As I am waiting, and elderly gentleman was being helped by another butcher. He wanted a good pot roast that would shred easily.
The butcher took him to the roast, and showed him the chuck and the cross rib. As I listened in to the conversation the Butcher said, The Cross Rib is the best buy and the best Roast, and you buy it we give you, French bread. A bag of Potatoes and a Salad.
Obviously I was not the only one listening, as he walked away another lady and I approached the Roast and each bought one, a small one, I then picked up a five pound bag of potatoes a fresh salad and fresh from the bakery French Bread.
Not we know what is for dinner, today, tomorrow and possibly the next.
As far as the chili grind, and the sale Hamburger, I kept it all, I will make chili this weekend.
I will make hamburgers later next week.
When I make a full meal, we usually have food for several days, I have not learned to cook for just two people. After all I have cooked for a lot of people since I was twelve years old.
I do not judge beans I just dump them in the pan. A one pound bag where as a child I used a two pound bag, so we get pretty tired of beans after three or so meals of them.
With Chicken I cook two chicken breasts and it makes enough for two meals. David takes a chicken sandwich in his lunch.
Again tired of chicken.
Beef is one thing we eat very little of, I knwo it does not sound liek it with all I bought today, but that was totally a devine intervention.
I bet your Dad was praying for Beef.
I was also out of potatoes, have been out since we threw away all the wrinkly ones.
I decided to make a pan of chili, I picked up Hamburger that was on sale, then on to the Buttermilk, (Cant have chili without buttermilk).
As I returned to the meat dept, I asked the butcher "Do you have chili Grind?" He said no but I can prepare some for you. I told him "Yes I would love that."
Sounded good so I wait, As I am waiting, and elderly gentleman was being helped by another butcher. He wanted a good pot roast that would shred easily.
The butcher took him to the roast, and showed him the chuck and the cross rib. As I listened in to the conversation the Butcher said, The Cross Rib is the best buy and the best Roast, and you buy it we give you, French bread. A bag of Potatoes and a Salad.
Obviously I was not the only one listening, as he walked away another lady and I approached the Roast and each bought one, a small one, I then picked up a five pound bag of potatoes a fresh salad and fresh from the bakery French Bread.
Not we know what is for dinner, today, tomorrow and possibly the next.
As far as the chili grind, and the sale Hamburger, I kept it all, I will make chili this weekend.
I will make hamburgers later next week.
When I make a full meal, we usually have food for several days, I have not learned to cook for just two people. After all I have cooked for a lot of people since I was twelve years old.
I do not judge beans I just dump them in the pan. A one pound bag where as a child I used a two pound bag, so we get pretty tired of beans after three or so meals of them.
With Chicken I cook two chicken breasts and it makes enough for two meals. David takes a chicken sandwich in his lunch.
Again tired of chicken.
Beef is one thing we eat very little of, I knwo it does not sound liek it with all I bought today, but that was totally a devine intervention.
I bet your Dad was praying for Beef.
Monday, February 18, 2008
Old Age
Yesterday as we lay in bed, I took my Old Woman voice and began talking to David. He laughed and laughed. I said "If I ever go to a nursing home I hope I do not say what is on my mind a lot. If I have only half a mind I may be downright ugly speaking". LOL I said, "Hey feller what you got over there, I haven'd had a man since I was sixty years old. Wanna get it on?"
It went on and on and he laughed and laughed. He tired it but he can't come up with an old man voice. so if I say things that are pretty bad, ignore me.
Point being , I went to Kens last week or so to help out. I have been looking for my big huge bowl that I use in the garden or to use for large dishes.I saw it in Kris cabinet. All the time thinking "What did I send home with them, maybe potatoes or corn or something". So I put it in my car. Yesterday I said, "Oh yes I found my bowl and took it home, Kris said, "What bowl?" I said, the big white one with the blue lid. She said "you gave that to me," I replied, "I did? When?' She reminded me I had bought several of the bowls with Mayonaise and pasta in it". I am so embarrassed. she was right, I had forgotten, oh man if I keep forgetting things who knows what I will do next. I kept apologizing and slithered to the car.
LOL
Now if I do weird stuff, forgive me and just smile and say,She will be gone soon then she will leave us alone.
Now iIhave to return the bowl I stole and find mine. Who has it? Or is it like the green bowl, the one I accused you kids of breaking, as I reached over and took and Apple out of it.
It went on and on and he laughed and laughed. He tired it but he can't come up with an old man voice. so if I say things that are pretty bad, ignore me.
Point being , I went to Kens last week or so to help out. I have been looking for my big huge bowl that I use in the garden or to use for large dishes.I saw it in Kris cabinet. All the time thinking "What did I send home with them, maybe potatoes or corn or something". So I put it in my car. Yesterday I said, "Oh yes I found my bowl and took it home, Kris said, "What bowl?" I said, the big white one with the blue lid. She said "you gave that to me," I replied, "I did? When?' She reminded me I had bought several of the bowls with Mayonaise and pasta in it". I am so embarrassed. she was right, I had forgotten, oh man if I keep forgetting things who knows what I will do next. I kept apologizing and slithered to the car.
LOL
Now if I do weird stuff, forgive me and just smile and say,She will be gone soon then she will leave us alone.
Now iIhave to return the bowl I stole and find mine. Who has it? Or is it like the green bowl, the one I accused you kids of breaking, as I reached over and took and Apple out of it.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Sunshine
Is back in California. I Love the Sun.
Yesterday I had to make a pharmacy run so I did not get to enjoy it until around four PM.
I was going to sit in my chair and relax but my running rose needed pruned. It had not been done and it was over grown, In fact it grew so strong it pushed my planter that surrounds it, out of its screws.
It is very weighty. So I began trimming, I then began the rest of the bushes the guys did in the fall. They left the suckers, so I had to take them off.
I intentionally told David to tell them, just cut them back, I will take care of the rest.
David came out and cleaned the pool filter. By the way the pool looks great, wanna swim? it is a warm 48 degree water. No problem it can warm up in a week once the full temps hit.
Maybe Sher by the time you all come out it will be great swimming weather.
You are coming arent you? When you get your rebate. Hope Hope.
As soon as they totally bloom out i will take photos of the flowering pears surrounding the yard.
They are budding now.
the Daffodills are up with buds too. The spring Forsythia is ready to bloom in a georgous Yellow.
So all is well at the McLemore household.
Spring is on the way and I have itching hands to get dirty.
I did pull a few weeds out of my planters and now I must get them out of the flower bed at the front door.
Oh the beauty that God has surrounded us with.
Look out your door, something is just waiting to make you wonder at his Majesty.
Better yet look in the eyes of your babies, that is true majesty at work.
Yesterday I had to make a pharmacy run so I did not get to enjoy it until around four PM.
I was going to sit in my chair and relax but my running rose needed pruned. It had not been done and it was over grown, In fact it grew so strong it pushed my planter that surrounds it, out of its screws.
It is very weighty. So I began trimming, I then began the rest of the bushes the guys did in the fall. They left the suckers, so I had to take them off.
I intentionally told David to tell them, just cut them back, I will take care of the rest.
David came out and cleaned the pool filter. By the way the pool looks great, wanna swim? it is a warm 48 degree water. No problem it can warm up in a week once the full temps hit.
Maybe Sher by the time you all come out it will be great swimming weather.
You are coming arent you? When you get your rebate. Hope Hope.
As soon as they totally bloom out i will take photos of the flowering pears surrounding the yard.
They are budding now.
the Daffodills are up with buds too. The spring Forsythia is ready to bloom in a georgous Yellow.
So all is well at the McLemore household.
Spring is on the way and I have itching hands to get dirty.
I did pull a few weeds out of my planters and now I must get them out of the flower bed at the front door.
Oh the beauty that God has surrounded us with.
Look out your door, something is just waiting to make you wonder at his Majesty.
Better yet look in the eyes of your babies, that is true majesty at work.
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Sunday
Today we stayed in, althougth the sun was shining, but the temp was not really high, not over sixty degrees.
We had breakfast then on to chores. We cleaned the house and dusted, mopped the floors and vacumed.
we mostly sat around I got pretty tired just doing a little, so tomorrow will be better.
"The sun will come out tommorow bet your bottom dollar tht tomoorrow there'll be sun. just thinking abut tomorrow chase away the cobwebs and the sorrow till theres none. "
Who knows what tomorrow will hold?
Tonight we watched 3:10 to Yuma, not bad but not one I enjoyed. but then I do not enjoy westerns, as a rule. They are OK but not on my to do list.
We are pretty tired and David is asleep on the sora. At least tomorrow I do not have to clean. Yea!!!
OK not much to say, will write later.
We had breakfast then on to chores. We cleaned the house and dusted, mopped the floors and vacumed.
we mostly sat around I got pretty tired just doing a little, so tomorrow will be better.
"The sun will come out tommorow bet your bottom dollar tht tomoorrow there'll be sun. just thinking abut tomorrow chase away the cobwebs and the sorrow till theres none. "
Who knows what tomorrow will hold?
Tonight we watched 3:10 to Yuma, not bad but not one I enjoyed. but then I do not enjoy westerns, as a rule. They are OK but not on my to do list.
We are pretty tired and David is asleep on the sora. At least tomorrow I do not have to clean. Yea!!!
OK not much to say, will write later.
Thursday, February 07, 2008
From the Heart
Today I sit here wondering why this happens. I take care of me, I eat correct for the most part. I do exercise very little but at times I am afraid to exercise too much. Not afraid but I guess cautious is a good word.
I love everything I do, I truly love being with my grandchildren, I want them to remember me with laughter and fun. I want my children to remember me as a Mom who tried so hard to make a good life for them and their Dad.
I want David to remember how much we loved, how a song could make us smile. How he would walk up to me and nudge my neck, only to make me have chill bumps. He would then laugh. Some things never change.
So as the pain hit me yesterday, it was so quick, it was so intense, All I could do was say "God not today."
I am sure I will say that every time I have an attack.
I am thankful I am not like my Dad in that he passed out. I still can take care of myself, so if I am alone I can open my own nitro and time the pills. My Dad had to have total help.
He was out and on the floor.
I keep walking to my chair or to my bed or whatever is closer.
So with all this I am doing good.
Today I do not feel great, my throat hurts a little, I am pretty wiped out, Not sure why so much this time, but the Dr. told me to gradually work back into my life. HA. What is that word , gradual?
This is not a complaining blog, it is to let you look back and see how my days went. How I still have the deep commitment to my family and my friends.
HowI faced each day, by the tiem you are my age, the technology will be so advanced, (if you have heart disease) you will wonder at the difference. I know I do with comparing mine to my Dads.
I pray to God every day you do not have to face this but you are at risk, Please take care of youselves, You already have helped some by not smoking or drinking, You were not rasied in a smoke filled house. I also did not smoke or drink and I always exercised, So I have already lived twenty years longer than my Dad did. Twenty years, That is amazing. However in 1956 they only gave you nitro and oxygen for your heart. Not much.
So Someday when you look at this, remember my requests.
Take care of yourselves and the children that are also at risk.
I love everything I do, I truly love being with my grandchildren, I want them to remember me with laughter and fun. I want my children to remember me as a Mom who tried so hard to make a good life for them and their Dad.
I want David to remember how much we loved, how a song could make us smile. How he would walk up to me and nudge my neck, only to make me have chill bumps. He would then laugh. Some things never change.
So as the pain hit me yesterday, it was so quick, it was so intense, All I could do was say "God not today."
I am sure I will say that every time I have an attack.
I am thankful I am not like my Dad in that he passed out. I still can take care of myself, so if I am alone I can open my own nitro and time the pills. My Dad had to have total help.
He was out and on the floor.
I keep walking to my chair or to my bed or whatever is closer.
So with all this I am doing good.
Today I do not feel great, my throat hurts a little, I am pretty wiped out, Not sure why so much this time, but the Dr. told me to gradually work back into my life. HA. What is that word , gradual?
This is not a complaining blog, it is to let you look back and see how my days went. How I still have the deep commitment to my family and my friends.
HowI faced each day, by the tiem you are my age, the technology will be so advanced, (if you have heart disease) you will wonder at the difference. I know I do with comparing mine to my Dads.
I pray to God every day you do not have to face this but you are at risk, Please take care of youselves, You already have helped some by not smoking or drinking, You were not rasied in a smoke filled house. I also did not smoke or drink and I always exercised, So I have already lived twenty years longer than my Dad did. Twenty years, That is amazing. However in 1956 they only gave you nitro and oxygen for your heart. Not much.
So Someday when you look at this, remember my requests.
Take care of yourselves and the children that are also at risk.
Friday, February 01, 2008
Laughter
Truly is a great medicine.
Last night, we went to bed by 8:30. We were not sleepy so we lay and talked a while.
David began laughing and laughing. He told me of his day and how he teased his clients.
To set the scene. Walter is an old man, only 62, but Old beyond his years, He is very meticulious. He is very white, as in very pale. Walter is short.
Billy is tall, dark hair, and is very active. Billy can barely speak, he calls a cat a "moew moew".
So forever David has called them twin brothers.
Yesterday Walter was standing in front of a mirror fixing a piece of hair out of place.
David "Look at Walter, he is looking at Billy to fix his hair, Like looking in a mirror, huh Walter?"
Walter "I am not looking at Billy, David, This is a mirror."
David, "No it is not, that is Billy you are looking at, see you even get confused."
It goes on and on,
Walter is leaning against the wall.
David walks in, "Walter step away from the wall, come on hurry up."
Walter moves up about 3 feet.
David says "Good we dont want you rubbing ugly all over the place."
David is stiing in the break room, Walter is behind him, "You know guys I am sure missing Walter, he was such a good old man,"
Walter "David I am here".
David, "poor walter to die like that"
Walter," David I am here."
David igores him he says "Walter was so kind you know I can almost hear his voice, listen, you may hear him too, like his spirit is in the walls."
Walter, "David I am not dead, I am here I really am,"
David, "See did any of you hear that?'
Walter walks us and taps him on the shoulder, David turns and does not see him, just said he felt a tap.
HE lauged and lauged about that joke he pulled.
One that really got me was he calls them retarded, One of the house staff got in trouble for doing that, David said, "I do that all time,"
Response was "Yes but you care about them and they love it from you."
He told me "Billy was winding a weedeater, he was holding it between his knees to steady it." David called everyones attention,
He said "Everyone look, this is a perfect example of a retarded person." Then he outlined Billy's profile.
Billy just looked up and laughed.
He said, he has never had this much fun on a job, the clients keep him laughing and he keeps them loving to come to work.
So have fun and Please dont call anyone a retard. Unless they love you a LOT.
Last night, we went to bed by 8:30. We were not sleepy so we lay and talked a while.
David began laughing and laughing. He told me of his day and how he teased his clients.
To set the scene. Walter is an old man, only 62, but Old beyond his years, He is very meticulious. He is very white, as in very pale. Walter is short.
Billy is tall, dark hair, and is very active. Billy can barely speak, he calls a cat a "moew moew".
So forever David has called them twin brothers.
Yesterday Walter was standing in front of a mirror fixing a piece of hair out of place.
David "Look at Walter, he is looking at Billy to fix his hair, Like looking in a mirror, huh Walter?"
Walter "I am not looking at Billy, David, This is a mirror."
David, "No it is not, that is Billy you are looking at, see you even get confused."
It goes on and on,
Walter is leaning against the wall.
David walks in, "Walter step away from the wall, come on hurry up."
Walter moves up about 3 feet.
David says "Good we dont want you rubbing ugly all over the place."
David is stiing in the break room, Walter is behind him, "You know guys I am sure missing Walter, he was such a good old man,"
Walter "David I am here".
David, "poor walter to die like that"
Walter," David I am here."
David igores him he says "Walter was so kind you know I can almost hear his voice, listen, you may hear him too, like his spirit is in the walls."
Walter, "David I am not dead, I am here I really am,"
David, "See did any of you hear that?'
Walter walks us and taps him on the shoulder, David turns and does not see him, just said he felt a tap.
HE lauged and lauged about that joke he pulled.
One that really got me was he calls them retarded, One of the house staff got in trouble for doing that, David said, "I do that all time,"
Response was "Yes but you care about them and they love it from you."
He told me "Billy was winding a weedeater, he was holding it between his knees to steady it." David called everyones attention,
He said "Everyone look, this is a perfect example of a retarded person." Then he outlined Billy's profile.
Billy just looked up and laughed.
He said, he has never had this much fun on a job, the clients keep him laughing and he keeps them loving to come to work.
So have fun and Please dont call anyone a retard. Unless they love you a LOT.
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