July 29, 2013

  • Seedsower and Dave and Xanga

    I haven't been updating like I should...but I think Dave's on the mend heart
     
    these are updates from Beth's facebook page:
     

    They replaced the damaged mitral valve, all went well, and full recovery is expected! Amen!

     

     

    Good morning everyone. David is resting well , they were able to remove the breathing tube last night and that was a big relief for Dave. All his signs and counts are good and the doctor is pleased with his progress. Dave's sense of humor is in full swing, it's good to see him laugh again.

     

     

    Monday, July 29 at 8:48am via mobile

    Good morning everyone. I went home yesterday for a while did some laundry and played with Cider etc. I came back to Hershey in the evening and set to sit with Dave for a few hours. He's doing well, the doctors are pleased with his progress he's able to move around and they took out some of his tubes. He does have some atrial fibrillation and he has not been able to sleep well so you keep those things in prayer. Thank you for all the comments, love and concern and support. I so appreciate my family here. I love you all.
     
     
    speaking of updates....if you haven't already gone go to #WeAreXanga and support your local bloggers

July 22, 2013

  • Prayers Please

    It's been quite some time since I've read a Prayer Request here on xanga...
     
    This one is a biggie and comes from @SaintVi via Facebook
     
    for @ Seedsower and her husband Dave
     
    Please be praying for Beth and her husband Dave.

    Dave had a heart attack ( there is a history of this problem on his father's side) and his mitral valve is damaged.
    He is in stable condition but with this damage people can take a turn for the worse very quickly.
    They flew him to Hershey last night because one of the doctors on the team at St Josephs
    who does the surgery is on vacation so they sent him to Hershey because if he does get worse
    they want him to be able to have the surgery right away.
     
    Thank you for your prayers and love.
     
    I'm Praying Hard
     
    ilym
     
     


     

July 19, 2013

  • Legal

    My daughter Sarah got married yesterday

    Nate is my first son-in-law

    Now their on their way to Switzerland

    They'll exchange personal vows on a mountain top

    A Swiss Alp

    then their having a huge 3 day celebration next month

    Life Is Good

    It's All Good

    I'm so stinkin Happy 

    ILYM

     

July 18, 2013

July 17, 2013

  • RAOK

    1. My youngest daughter sent this to me through facebook 
      I've copied and pasted this wonderful challenge to share here on xanga too....at least I hope it works 

       
      Momma- i think this will brighten your day!
       
      Love you! ‪
       
      it did brighten my day - and unknowingly I'd already done one random act of kindness today
       
       

       

    2. it reminded me of this song by Supertramp: 
       
       
       
      "Give A Little Bit"

      Give a little bit
      Give a little bit of your love to me
      Give a little bit
      I'll give a little bit of my love to you
      There's so much that we need to share
      Send a smile and show you care

      I'll give a little bit
      I'll give a little bit of my love to you
      So give a little bit
      Give a little bit of your time to me
      See the man with the lonely eyes
      Take his hand, you'll be surprised

      Give a little bit
      Give a little bit of your love to me
      I'll give a little bit of my love for you
      Now's the time that we need to share
      So find yourself, we're on our way back home

      Going home
      Don't you need to feel at home?
      Oh yeah, we gotta sing

       
       
       
      Sometimes just a smile is all it takes to make a persons day
       
      laughing
       
      ILYM
       
      p.s....please disregard the 1. and 2. on the left side of the page
      I cannot make them go away
      clueless

July 16, 2013

  • A summer poem

    @adamswomanback  asked about our favorite summer words yesterday

    I'm having a difficult time these days coming up with anything much to say at all...

    hence all the reposting...

    but 

    below is my favorite summer poem...I made it up myself

    it's from June 2011

     

     


    Welcome to Summer

     

    It's hot outside, 
    no ac at our house
     but the ceilings are high
     and have fans on them,

     the oaks shade us from 
    the hot evening sun
     but after about 4pm
     it gets pretty damn  hot inside also.

      We adapt well I think,
     we wade or walk or swim in the creek 
    unless there are fishermen, 
    like yesterday, there,

    we do not despair 
    cause we could run them off
    or go to the house
    and do something better

    we'll water the gardens
    we'll use the sprinkler !

    the grandson and I
    we're just such great thinkers      

     

      
        

     

     

       
      
     
       
      
       
      
      

      

    make a plan to keep cool 
    however you can
    sit in a pool or
    in front of the fan

    but if you have kids
    or are one at heart
    just drag out the sprinkler
    it' a really good start

    have a wonderful summer 
     
    Nash's first sprinkler experience
    he's still a natural

    Life is Good...
    Enjoy It All 

    ilym

July 15, 2013

  • Happy Birthday to my girls - a repost from 2010

       Happy Birthday Grills

    I Love and Miss You More

    Anna

    Anna's the oldest by about 13 minutes

    108

    Which would make Sarah the youngest by about 13 minutes

    thanks for the photo shellisland:

    Sarah holding the Moon

    The world is certainly your oyster girls...I'm so proud you enjoy it!

     

    A few of Barry's pictures from the 2010 reunion:

    Brother and Sisters July 4 2010

    Brother and Sisters

    L-R   Charlene (our Mom), Aunt Beverly, Uncle Clayton and Aunt Butch

     

    Brothers Sisters and Kiddo's

    Then add us first cousins - minus our sister Lou Lou

    Second Cousins July 4 2010 

    just look at the fine second cousins we wrought

    Uncle Charles and Grils July 4 2010

    Then it was time to shoot guns and blow things up

     

    Mud Raslin July 2010

    It rained a good bit so you had to get around some mud puddles

    More Mudd July 2010

    or not

    Muddy Sarah July 2010

    Rut-Row - There might be a one shoed cousin left in the mud!

    WHAT A BLAST June 09

    KABOOM!!!!

     Nash Taters July 5 2010

    Nash got a little ear congestion on our last day.  Cousin Lanette took care of him .  He's was all back to normal by the time we got home. 

    Thanks ahna4 - You Rock! 

    ILYM

    "What greater thing is there for human souls than to feel that they are joined for life 

    to be with each other in silent unspeakable memories". 

    ~George Eliot

     

     

July 10, 2013

  • Every Dog Should Own a Cat!

    edited ... I downloaded the photos (in a flash I might add ) cut the old copy and inserted the new, I'm not sure why the copied pictures didn't show for everyone...oh well whatevah


     say Uncle
     
    have you been eating onions? I love onions =)
     
     
    So I ran after the ball, then I chased a car,  and then I went and got the paper;
    hey, aren’t you  listening?

     
     Seriously, We did not touch the toilet paper  
     
    Wait a  minute, ain’t I supposed to put my paws over my eyes if you  hide? 

    Here, I brought him back; next time he goes  for a walk, you go  get him. 
     
    Hey Irvin, your ear weighs a ton and I'm  stuck. 

    OK, on three, we all roll  over.  
     
    Actually Rex, I think it's your time to change the  channel.  
    OK, I’ll be the doughnut this time and you be  the doughnut hole.  
    Don’t worry, Larry, they'll have to come through me if they want to take you to the pound.
                           
                                       heartlaughingsillyshockedwinkyhappycluelesspleasedcoolblushsmoochheart
     
     
     ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
     
    I've been pondering lately...about aging, people passing, pets passing, seasons passing...
               we had a guest speaker at our Baptist Womens group recently,
                       she talked about getting old...it's all relative,
                                    compared to eternity...
     
    Psalms 90:12  "Teach us to realize the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom."
                                         ~ Moses
     
     
     
                                              ILYM
                                        have a great day
     
    p.s.  I pledged for my girls and myself...and I won cookies...homemade cookies....
     
                                             Life Is Good
     
     
     

July 3, 2013

  • Freedom Rings

     

    Hope Everyone Has a Happy and Safe Independence Day

     

    Happy 4th of July animated emoticon

     

    Freedom has its life in the hearts,

    the actions, the spirit of men

    and so it must be daily earned and refreshed

     else like a flower cut from its life-giving roots,

    it will wither and die.

    ~ Dwight D. Eisenhower

     

    ilym

July 2, 2013

  • Reprise - Songs from A to Z

    I activated my wordpress account this morning

    I feel like a traitor

    bummed

    I also feel like an ignoramus

    confused

    I just don't much care for things new and unfamiliar

    I like learning things and sticking with them

    I couldn't figure out how to post anything or find any of you who have already gone over

    like it or not I'll figure things out

    probably when one of my kids comes and shows me how

    clueless

    speaking of old things here's

    Another re-post

    a reprise if you will of

    my favorite or some of my favorite

    songs from A to Z

     

    I worked on this list for a long while - I got hung up on X.  as soon as I learn how to put this music on a CD I'm ready for a road trip!

    that's not really true because I'm always ready for a road trip

    and I usually just sing to my own self anyway

     

     

    Road Trip Art Print by Dan Dipaolo

     

    Ain’t that America - The Boss

    Blackbird - Sarah McLachlan

    Chattahoochee - Alan Jackson.

    Dreamgirl - DMB

    Everybody’s Talkin’ - Harry Nelsson

    FM Reprise - SteelyDan

    Give a little bit - Supertramp

    Hey Ya - OutKast

    It’s a great day to be alive - Travis Tritt

    Joy to the World - Three Dog Night

    Keep your hands to yourself -The Georgia Satellites.

    Lets get it started - black eyed peas

    Moon River - Jordan Bryant 1986

    No Shoes No Shirt No Problem - Kenny Chesney

    One Thing - Eleven Finger

    Peaceful Easy Feeling - Eagles

    Queen of Hearts - Greg Allman

    Ride like the wind - Christopher Cross

    Stardust - Willie Nelson.

    The Song Remembers When - Trisha Yearwood

    Under the Boardwalk - The Drifters

    Ventura Highway - America

    Where are You Going - Dave Matthews Band

    X &Y - Coldplay (not much of a choice here people)

    You Can Leave Your Hat On - Joe Cocker

    Zippitydoodah - I dunno - Uncle Remus Maybe?

    The Trip Giclee Print by Bill Stephens

    Have a great week
     
    if you haven't already
     
    support your local xangans
     
    ilym