Finally Friday

Yes, today is finally Friday. The end of February already. Tomorrow is the Ladie's Brunch at Carole Terry's house. It is always refreshing to get together for fellowship with Christian ladies.
I had the first part of a crown started yesterday and I still have a headache probably referred pain from TMJ referred from having my mouth open so wide so long. Also a little soreness today, But it will be fine.

I am half way finished with book #10 REJOICE, by Karen Kingsbury.
These books by Kingsbury are so good. Where have I been? They are so --- I don't know. They have some drama, some romance, some mystery and certainly quote some scripture and it all follows this big loving family that has it problems - no it is not perfect. But they all come back to one thing --- their FAITH. These books have certainly made me think and appreciate and think and read my Bible more.

I did go to Dickson Monday night and spent some time with Carolyn, Russell and Marie. My heart just breaks for Carolyn who has never really been able to grieve over the loss of Danny due to caring for Marie and Russell. Yet she wouldn't have it any other way either. She appreciates the visits so much -- even for short times.

Until next time .....What really matters is what happens in us, not to us.

Wednesday Wisdom

I took a personal day from work today and did not work. I had some things I needed to take care of and Liz came to go to the doctor and so I spent most of the day with her. It was a good day. She did bring me Emily's old entertainment center so I can have my TV moved from over the fireplace (it was really causing some neck pain). However, this is down rather low!! We will see how it goes.
I just finished a great little book that Emily gave me some time ago....All That Matters, by Jan Goldstein.
Now from the library I have the third in the Redemption series so on to my next one .. ..
Return, by Karen Kingsbury.
I have always enjoyed reading but for some reason the last year or so that is all I want to do in my free time. Is that bad? I love to make quilts, I love to cross-stitch, I love to smock, I love to scrapbook ---but when I start a series of books I just have to read them all.

Until next time . . . . . .It's the thinking about the load that makes you tired.

Monday Musings

Okay it is cold again!!! Everyone (well a lot of people) are off work today for President's Day but I'm at work!!! (at lunch right now). But I am thankful that I have a job, a job that I enjoy, a job with good benefits, good co-workers, close to home.
What has been happening--- Saturday we went to Emily's for Liz's birthday (Feb 13th). Laff grilled hamburgers and they were so good. Emily baked her a caked shaped like a heart. Liz scared me about an hour ago telling me about Emily having a spinout in the median on 40 last night -- but she is okay, car is okay. Em is just upset because Amanda and her kids were in the car with her. There was a mattress in the road and everyone was swerving to miss it. A good day yesterday with the Chadwells. I am going to teach Jeanna's Wednesday night class for three weeks in March so she can attend a special class at church.

Until next time..... There are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will catch your heart, pursue those.

I know I said . . . . .

I know I said I was going to slow down on reading but when you get into a series -well.. you just keep going. Now I am going to start #7 REMEMBER by Karen Kingsbury.
But I am goingto stand by my guns and read at lunch, free moments away from baby Luke's quilt (must be finished by March 1) Time to go home, go walk, work on the quilt, get in a little reading.
Until next time...... Count your blessings. God is good.

Monday Musings

Let's see. What has been going on. Thanks to Mindy reminding us on her blog site about the triple coupons at Harris Teeter I went -- bought only what I had coupons for which was a lot of cleaning supplies --75 cents off tripled!!!! Tea, cleaning supplies, frozen items, batteries -- my total was $62.10 -- with my coupons and VIC savings --- I spent less than $20.00 !!!.
I missed our edification team meeing last night at church. I was with Emily and then had to take her back to Chapel Hill.

I had lunch with Liz today and I paid --- well, she had a coupon for buy one get one free and this time I let her have the free one and I used my A T & T rebate card.

I am going to walk as soon as I leave work and then I think Dianne wants to walk later so I will go back with her.

Until next time. . . . the best cure for shaking knees is to kneel on them.

Wednesday Wisdomless

Wisdomless, is that a word? Good thing I am not playing scrabble. I am at home today, just could not push myself again. Maybe a day at home will help get over this whatever is going on in the nose and head. Last night was having chills and night sweats. I got up at regular time thought I could make it and then decided - no - called in and left messages. Later this morning DL called to check on me, bless her. I feel so bad missing work. I think being out of the germs from the ENT office is making me sick!!!! Jeanna called this morning about Walt and he is sick and she couldn't get him in to see Dr. Mullins, I really wish I could help get him in but I can't.



Have I said how fortunate I am to have the wonderful family I have. I mean the nieces and nephew I have. Everyone knows how I feel about my sister- enough can't be said. Actually the same about Penny, Pam, Norman, Emily and Susan. Kyle and Garrett, too. Each one of them is special in their own way. Each one of them has touched me in a different way and means something different and I love each of them very very much. I am sure this is what every mother must feel. Of course, they tell me they have my room picked out at the nursing home. Luv um anyway.

Sunday Specials

I am sitting here trying to relax and bring down my blood pressure and stop the headache. I really hope all of this is just due to some allergy/sinus problems. My head was hurting so bad I did not go to church, finally made it in the shower and the hot water helped for a short while. Can't take a decongestant - will raise the BP. Can't say I am sick, just misesrable. I am trying to decide whether to go to the Chadwells for lunch or not - Kacy and Brian's birthday lunch today but sometimes it can get pretty noisy, too. Enough for me.
Russell is having back surgery Tuesday and special prayers for him. For Carolyn as she deals with this and also Marie.

I have started book #6 Redemption, by Karen Kingsbury.

Until next time.......Some people are like blisters. They never appear until the work is done.