Faith, Family and Friends

Wow, What an Absence ~

There's so much that's happened and I've been busy trying to keep up with it. In fact, I rarely even pick up the laptop now that it's so easy to check email and Facebook from my phone. It would take too long to fill you in tonight, so let's just say we have moved! We are loving the area!! We are loving the house!!! BUT we have burned out for the time being on painting and trimming things out. Took February off to rest, enjoy exploring, and having family in. The Mardi Gras parade here was my first one (The hubs was sick) and I cannot wait until next year! Such fun and happiness in the air, although it had rained the day before. I took photos of the house before we moved any boxes and furniture in and have taken photos during the reno. It will take time but we are having fun doing it. Built in '94, it had not been updated since and an older couple had owned it so you can imagine the time era it was caught in. However, in retirement there's time to work, time to nap, time to eat, time to ride around down by the coast and smell the salty air and hear the seagulls. Never, ever thought we'd be here but it came down to where would it be easier for our daughters to visit. Our favorite spot will remain a favorite vacation spot, as well as Disney World now.

So have a great weekend, sorry there hasn't been much on here and remember, people who rain on your parade are jealous of your sun and tired of their shade {wink font}.

Happy Valentine's Day!

How Do I Love Thee?

Let me count the ways.

I love thee to the depth and breadth and heigth

My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight

For the ends of Being an ideal Grace.

I love thee to the level of everyday's

Most quiet need, by sun and candlelight.

I love thee freely, as men strive for Right;

I love thee purely, as they turn from Praise.

I love thee with the passion put to use

In my old griefs, and with my childhood's faith.

I love thee with a love I seemed to lose

With my lost saints,

I love thee with the Breath, Smiles

Tears, of all my life! and, if God choose,

I shall but love thee better after death.

~ Elizabeth Barret Browning

Never Have I Fallen

Your lips speak soft sweetness

Your touch a cool caress

I am lost in your magic

My heart beats within your chest

I think of you each morning

And dream of you each night

I think of your arms being around me

And cannot express my delight

Never have I fallen

But I am quickly on my way

You hold a heart in your hands

That has never before been given away

~ Rex A. Williams

Happy Valentine's Day!

Feel free to copy these vintage cards and

spread the happiness. Enjoy the day,

and sleep well tonight,

my sweet princess and adoring princes.

Happy Valentine's Day, I love you ~

Bread Roll Biscuit

Not sure how this will work, but I found this on Pinterest. They are called Bread Biscuit Rolls and they look yummy! I'm going to go ahead and write the recipe here in case you can't connect to the page!

Ingredients:

2 cups Bisquick mix

1/2 cup of sour cream

1/2 cup of 7Up soda

1/4 cup butter

Directions ~

1 - Cut sour cream into your Bisquick mix.

2 - Add 7up - it will make a soft dough.

3 - Sprinkle counter with a little Bisquick mix, place dough on top and pat it out.

4 - Melt butter and pour it into a 9" square baking pan.

5 - Cut your biscuits and arrange in pan. Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.

One of the ladies that pinned it made two batches and noted that her family finished them up far too quickly. I'm sure when I make these for the family I'll use more than just a 9" pan, that's for sure! If you make these, let me know how yours turn out!!

Tim Tebow & John 3:16

We are blessed to have our Lord use such a good example of a Christian to further His word AND have the media pay attention and give it such positive reviews. Our God is alive and working in America.

'Nuff Said! Roll Tide!

A New Year

and for our beloved Crimson Tide,

BRING IT HOME AGAIN, ALABAMA!

Roll, Tide, Roll!!!!

Merry Christmas!

Sacrifices, Reunions

I realize that what I am about to share is a bit off the cuff but they grabbed my heart, and I know when one heart is touched, there are others that will also be touched. Our dear Lord doesn't touch just one, without putting the desire to share.

This first is a well written article of the sacrifice our police officers and other deserving workers make to give us a safer place. Firefighters, animal control employees (yeah, I watch those shows where they get animals with sharp fangs and teeth out of houses and yards!) and other service workers leave each day wondering what they will see during their work hours. Here's to you, Heath Taylor and Ted Hughes. William Oates and Tim Huggins. Just a few, for there are thousands of you.

"Oh, are you a cop? That's cool. I wanted to do that when I was a kid. What do you make?"

"I make holding your hand seem like the biggest thing in the world when someone just tried to hurt you. I make five minutes seem like a lifetime, when I am fighting a suspect, while waiting for backup. I make those annoying sirens seem like angels, when you need them. I can make your children breathe, when they stop. I make myself get out of bed at 6 am or 11 pm, to risk my life to save people I've never met. I make it possible to keep back the chaos everyday. I make going to work for your family's safety a DUTY that I will die for. I make myself work holidays, nights during rainstorms and snow storms and other disasters. Today I might make the ultimate sacrifice to save your life. I make a difference. What do YOU make?"

The next is a loving thought expressed by a friend of ours, John Gordon. It brought to mind the brief time I had in Paradise and how youthful, healthy, and peaceful my father looked. Dad crossed over into His arms July 3, 2004. Yes, I'm one of those that look forward for the Second Coming! "Lord, come quickly".

"My paternal grandmother's first husband is still lying in rest on the USS Arizona. This year will be the first Christmas they've spent together in 70 years. What a blessing it is to know that we have the hope of reunions!" Amen to that, John Gordon. To those of you that chose to come here today, have a day filled with love and laughter, giving thanks to the infinite blessings in your own life.

It's December!!!

Even back then, they realized just how close

Christmas was to Thanksgiving!

Making for a simply marvelous happy time

for family and friends ~

Country Ride, Delightful Friends, Delicious Lunch

The Derailed Diner.

Ever heard of it? Those of you that live in Alabama.

We had not. We know about it now.

And look forward to going back.

It.Is.So.Neat!

Here's the link.

The interior was more than a glance could handle.

There were saddles to sit on.

Wagon seats. Tailgates to eat from.

Railcars to eat in.

I have never seen anything like it,

except at Universal Studios or Disney World.

If you're in Robertsdale or on I-10,

stop and visit. It's well worth it.

And the prices are great,

but not as good as the food.

Happy November ~

I love fall and we are in the midst of it. I pray that you and yours will have a time of rest and relaxation during this time of cooler weather and breezes. I am in the process of taking photos of our home in it's present state, as we are beginning to change things and make this sweet abode our home. We love the area and look forward to settling in and making a trip to the Gatlinburg area in the near future ~ ah, Gatlinburg.That's not our present home as our girls wanted to visit a warm place and a closer place {smile font}. We are thankful we listened to them. John and I are very happy to be here and making new friends. Have a great week and may it be filled with love and laughter! Blessings ~