…to see the leaves?” my husband said when he showed me these pictures he took while in the woods with our son for the Youth Hunt on Sunday. Here in central Alabama, the fall foliage is just hitting its peak, and although it was a drizzly, foggy day, the colors are still gorgeous. The artistry…
Category: This Crazy Life…
Evening Hymn
Evening Hymn by Bishop Thomas Ken Glory to thee, my God, this night, For all the blessings of the light; Keep me, O, keep me, King of kings, Beneath thy own almighty wings! Forgive me, Lord, for thy dear Son, The ill that I this day have done; That with the world, myself,…
Thank You to All Our Veterans!
Just a little note to say a very big THANK YOU to all those who have served our country, in wartime and in peace. Our gratitude for your service, and your sacrifice, is beyond words. Thank you for your honor and valor, and for reminding us that these attributes are not lost to the past……
A Mother's Legacy
As I go through the motions of getting through each day, I carry in the back of my mind the goals I have for my children’s education, but I feel as if I am moving in slow motion getting there, while time is speeding by in fast-forward. I wonder, when they think back on these…
Ahhh, Sweet Memories
Katie While I was looking through my files for pictures of Ginger and Sue, I came across these wonderful photos of my children when they were small. I enjoyed seeing them so much, I thought I would share them with you also. This makes me wish I had taken them to the pumpkin patch this…
In Memorium…
…of another of our beloved dogs, Ginger… Ginger, as a youngster She always loved to stretch out in the yard… Always happy… …and faithful. She suffered with heartworms, which were too advanced at the time of diagnosis for treatment. She has had over two very good years since the diagnosis, but over the last couple of weeks…
Overwhelmed
“To achieve great things, two things are needed: a plan, and not quite enough time.” – Leonard Bernstein OK, I have a basic plan, and I definately don’t have enough time… “Don’t say you don’t have enough time. You have exactly the same number of hours per day that were given to Helen Keller, Pasteur,…
"Praise be to the name of God…"
“Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are his. He changes times and seasons; he sets up kings and deposes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. He reveals deep and hidden things; he knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells in…
Time Marches On…
Katie, Cody, and fellow homeschooler Haley at the Tennessee Aquarium More time has passed here at our little homestead, and time again brings changes. On July 13th we lost our beloved dog Sue to cancer. We miss her very much, and we still find ourselves looking for her now and then. There have been good…
A Light at the End of the Tunnel
Since I was last able to post, my thyroid condition has continued to deteriorate. Fortunately, my doctor has informed me that today she will make an adjustment to my medication. Yeah! Perhaps things can start to improve soon. Too bad I had to gain over 25 lbs in less than six months…ain’t that grand? (NOT!)…
On My Way Home to My Father's House... 