Three Years

I saw this on another blog. I thought I should look back and see when I began blogging.
It was three years ago August 25.
Attached is my first blog. Lets see how time has changed things.
Thursday, August 25, 2005

First Post
Hello, to everyone in Blog land. My name is Sue and as you can see I am Mamaw, but I am often called, Mom, Sis, and Honey and often Susie. My DH sometime calls me Wom short for woman but comes out womb. LOL Not crazy about that one.
Today I am making pickles, anyone want cucumbers? I am so tired of the cukes and squash but cant bring myself to stop watering them, someone may need the food. I do not go to the garden with a small bag, No,I go with a huge laundry basket, I have to make two trips as the basket often gets too heavy to carry back to the house, And you guessed it, that basket is loaded with squash and cukes. In my garden I also have potatoes, corn,melons, beans and beets. I have canned 8 pints of beets, and put 59 ears of corn in the freezer plus 12 bags of cream corn. So as you can see I am a farm girl. Love every minute of it too. Well not every minute but most, especially when I can pull out something I canned or put away and serve it to guests.God made such a wonderful world, All you have to do it look around you and know his hand is in the beauty of each flower and leaf on each tree. So enjoy my post and I will keep you all informed of my world.
So this is where it all began, 435 post later I am still loving my outlet.
I have at times been pretty slack in updating and some are pretty mundane. But it is my thoughts and plans and dreams and schemes and life.
Mostly schemes.
I have added photos of my grandchildren, my children, my husband , my home, my pool, my family and so many other blessings I have been granted.
Through blogging I have met a few friends. I may never see their face but they often cross my mind. Renie and Loretta I am faithful to read. Renie is on my mind when I pick up a book, (Renie writes for several publications) Loretta, is from Arkansas and when I think of Arkansas I think of her along with my family there. She lived pretty much like I did as a child. I read Patty at "Old Lady Lincoln" she has a humorous blog. she gives me my daily dose of laughter.
David will often walk in and say, "What is so funny?" Then he gets a good laugh too.
I am able to keep updated on my grandchildren, This has been the best way to stay in touch without a huge phone bill.
The kids produce videos, (Oklahoma children) and I can see them on a daily basis.
I see my grandchildren on their first day of school. It as if I am there but it is only in photos but I can feel the excitement. I see my new granddaughters swollen gums as her first tooth is about to emerge. I see her walking in her walker and hear her giggle. I see all of them laughing and playing.
The internet if used properly is a great tool.
I can set here and put my deepest thoughts down, and often when I voice a problem I remove it because once it is voiced, it seems petty. Writing gives me more perspective on issues. I am caused to think on my blessings as I sit here pondering what to expound on.
So To all my Blogger friends and Family, This has been a great three years. Hope to have three more.
Thank you all for the blessing and friendship you have enriched my life with.

Sue