Weekend Rewind

Weekend Rewind

Beautiful weekend in my neck of the woods.  The color of the trees is breathtaking and the sky is gorgeous.  But I forgot to take pictures (ahem) and tonight I thought to myself how dingy I was for not taking any.

Daughter #2 opened up her pharmacy on Thursday.  Can I get a big Hooray!!!  There was an article in our local paper about her.

I am very proud of her!  She is putting in long hours and always has a smile on her face.  On Saturday, she allowed the Humane Society to come and set up in the parking lot adjacent to the building. Did I mention she is also an animal lover??

My calendar for the upcoming week is jammed packed!  Whew! I get a headache just thinking about all I need to do.  

Have a great week-I am going to try and get a jump start on the upcoming week!

Wednesday hodgepodge

1. What was your biggest worry five years ago?  Is it still a worry? 

Five years ago, father-in-law was very ill and he was like a father to me (my father passed away 3 years after hub and I married).  I was worried about father-in -law and daughters. Father-in-law passed away 4 years ago.  Today, I am worried about daughters-I think a mother never stops worrying-and I also worry  about hubs health.

2. Yesterday (October 15th) was National Grouch Day...what makes you grouchy? What cheers you up when you're feeling grouchy?

I am not really grouchy unless you see me first thing in the morning and all I need then is to get a cup of coffee in my stomach.


3.  In one word, how does it feel to be photographed?

Ugh!

4. Besides your parents, who would you say had the greatest influence on you in choosing your life path?  Explain. 

My paternal grandmother.  She was a Christian mother and grandmother.  Remembering back, she would always walk to church and take us with her-even though my grandfather did not become a Christian until he was in his late 70;s, my grandmother still prayed for him.  When hub and I were going through the health issues with #1 daughter, she would call me and have prayer over the phone. While in Boston for daughter's second heart surgery, it was grandmother I called.   My grandmother knew what I was going through because she saw my daddy suffer and had to watch him die  .  Never did she lose faith.  Many times she  told me the hardest thing she ever did was attending my daddy's funeral.  My grandmother was such an encourager  and an inspiration to me.  How I wish I could talk to her now.

5. The crisp days of autumn are here ...what's something you like to eat, but only if it's crisp?

Can only think of a crisp apple.

6. What's the most useless object you own?

No idea on this one.  I think I use most objects.

7.  Share a favorite fall memory.

Growing up, we always had a garden.  Burning the leaves in the garden was fun!   All of the neighbors' children would come over and we had a blast playing in the fire!!  One never thought of raking leaves a chore because we knew what was coming next was going to  be fun.  The smell never bothered us then, but I can't stand to smell leaves burning now. 


8.  Insert your own random thought here.
Charlie (hub) got a good report on Monday from his oncologist.  Praise for this.

Weekend Rewind

Sickness does take a toll on one, doesn't it?

It has been a little over a month since I have written.  Dealing with MIL's sickness has gotten the best of me.  MIL is 78 years old and has been in and out of the hospital for a month.  She is now home and needs constant care/supervision.  I am  mainly the caregiver here-and I am getting really tired-trying to juggle work, helping out at the coffee shop, and being a mother is wearing me out! I love MIL to death, but she is so hateful and contrary.  I have bitten my tongue many times and have taken longer walks with each episode.  Getting her to take her meds is a battle.  Who ever said growing old was great, is not telling me the truth. :( for venting.  I keep repeating this to myself:  God doesn't put anymore on me than I can handle-somewhere I have heard this and this has kept me somewhat sane.

On the bright side....

It was a gorgeous weekend.  The coffee shop was open after the football game on Friday.  

  I do enjoy this even after a hectic week.

Daughter #2 came home Saturday with boyfriend and introduced us to a new family member.

Grandson loved playing with Sadie.

Hub grilled out for all of us.

and I was able to take a breather.

Able to capture some photos on Sunday.

Hub has his oncologist check-up tomorrow.  Prayers appreciated for a good report. I still get nervous every time.

Daughter #1 is opening her pharmacy this Thursday...she is beyond excitement...

of course, hub is just as excited as she is.

Lately, I have thought a lot about God's promises-especially the promise of healing.  I know he still works miracles-Daughter #1 has been healed (I need to write about her heart surgeries). The Bible tells us to pray for whatever we need and that includes healing. I know healing does not always occur.  But the Bible does promise that if we are not healed, there is something greater waiting for us.

My prayer for MIL has not only been one for healing, but also one for comfort.  I know all will be okay-God has a plan.

Have a great week and Enjoy Life.

Wednesday Hodgepodge

1. What's one thing you learned in September?

Where did September go?


2. Acorn squash, butternut squash, spaghetti squash, yellow squash, zucchini squash, or blech! hold the squash... what's your favorite squash? What's your favorite way to prepare your favorite squash?

I am not much a fan of squash, but I will chose zucchini squash-prepare-saute this with onion and olive oil and serve immediately.

3. The older I get the_______________________________.

The older I get the more I realized how time goes by faster and faster.

4. What's your favorite television theme song ever?

'Cheers'-


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=iqaSWj8ygrc


5. What do you wish you'd spent more time doing five years ago?

Enjoying each day more and spending more time with family and friends.


6. What item do you most need (or want) to add to your wardrobe this fall?


Another pair of boots and a cute coat, hat, and scarf would be okay with me.



7. On October 2, 1950 the Peanuts cartoon was introduced to the world. What was your favorite cartoon when you were a kid?

The Flintstones




8.  Insert your own random thought here.

I have been home from school for two days now  :(-not feeling very well and I have laryngitis. Mother-In-law is still very sick and going back and forth to the hospital has taken its toll on me.  Prayers appreciated right now.

Wednesday Hodgepodge

1. What's one thing that's still the same about you as when you were young?
My poor eyesight!!  I am still blind as a bat.


2. What's more important-history or science? Why?

Science-just because of all the knowledge and  inventions from our famous inventors- Benjamin Franklin to Henry David Thoreau science helps us move forward.  However, with history, one should learn from their mistakes, right? and history helps one learn from the past.


3. Lima, kidney, string, garbanzo, black or pinto-your favorite bean?
Pinto beans.  A favorite dish-pinto beans, cornbread, garden green onions, and a can of tomatoes.  Yummy!

4. What's something people come to your town to do?

This weekend is Chilhowie's Apple Festival.  The festivities started last weekend-Kick-Off Event with a concert in town and beauty pageants.  Friday, the vendors set up on the 'green' for three days, Saturday will be the parade and band competitions, and Sunday will be gospel singing.  The Apple Festival use to be HUGE; Chilhowie was booming with all the apple orchards and many people came from all over.  Now there are no longer any apple orchards-housing development took over but the town still celebrates.


5. When was the last time you were in a meeting? Sum it up for us in five words or less.

Massive amounts of paperwork-Government
UGH!


6. What special event would you like a VIP pass to attend?
I would like to sit down to dinner with many First Ladies--just to name a few-Hillary Clinton,

7. What's one piece of advice you'd give a writer?

Be able to show your readers-not just tell.  Prove to me it is a good day by using specific words,  be able to capture my attention in the first couple of paragraphs-I need a hook, and please don't spoon food me-let me make up my own mind -just don't tell me the ending all of the time.  Uh-Oh-that's was more than one.

8.  Insert your own random thought here.

Something I have thought about lately-be kind to one another for one doesn't know the news that person has just received or what that person is going through.  All it may take is just a simple "hello" or a smile.

Wednesday Hodgepodge

1. When did you last sing happy birthday to someone? When were you last sung to? Does that embarrass you or do you enjoy being the center of attention on your special day?

Couple of weeks ago, sung Happy Birthday to my neighbor's son.  I can't remember when someone sung Happy Birthday to me.  Absolutely NOT--like being the center of attention on my birthday!!

2.  Name a famous or 'infamous' person (living or deceased) who shares your birth day and month. Is that someone you'd like to meet in person if it were possible?

Had to google this--Tom Cruise and I share the same birthday-duh-Yeah, would love to meet him!  Others who share my birthday month: Huey Lewis, Toby Keith, Ringo Star, George Bush, Bill Cosby.

3. Someone hands you a box tied up in a lovely bow...what are you hoping to find inside?

Airline Tickets to somewhere!  I want to travel, but hub doesn't.

4. What can you guarantee about yourself?

That I am a loyal friend and will be there for you. I

5. Talking art and beautiful cities here...'The Last Supper' in the Santa Maria della Grazie Abbey in Milan Italy or 'The Mona Lisa' in The Louvre, Paris...which would you most like to see up close and in person?  Why?

I would like to see The Last Supper' in the Santa Maria della Grazie Abbey, so I can also tour the church.


6. Your favorite dessert?

Gosh-I really don't have a what you call favorite dessert.  I like many, many desserts-from cobblers to



brownies


to
cakes


I will admit, I am not much into pies.

7. This coming weekend marks the official start of autumn (in the Northern hemisphere)...what is something you do to get ready for fall? What is one thing you're looking forward to on your fall calendar? Spring or fall-which do you prefer?

Decorate my yard (thanks-need reminding-it is this weekend).  I love fall because the weather is perfect, the sky is a beautiful blue, and God paints our world beautiful.


8.  Insert your own random thought here.

Still making trips back and forth to hospital to see MIL.