WHERE HAS THIS YEAR GONE

It is so hard to believe this year is almost over.
It seems the older I get the faster the months
fly by. I hope all of you had a great Thanksgiving,
and that you will have a blessed Christmas with
your family and friends. I have been reflecting
about the past months when I was hospitalized and
have given thanks many times over for the good
Lord allowing me to have a very nice Thanksgiving
with my family and another Christmas to enjoy. I
have had the love of my friends and family during
my ordeal and want them to know how much it has
meant to me for them to be with me, all their prayers
and help showed me how much they cared. I am
looking forward to a wonderful Christmas and I hope
many more to come.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

To my companion, lover and mate
of 56 years. Love you with all my
heart.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

The year has turned its circle,

The seasons come and go.

The harvest all is gathered in

And chilly north winds blow.

Orchards have shared their treasures,

The fields, their yellow gain,

So open wide the doorway

Thanksgiving comes again.

~Author Unknown~

As all of my blogging friends and

relatives know I have much to be

thankful for this Thanksgiving. I

want to wish each and everyone of

you a very Happy Thanksgiving and

a blessed and joyous holiday season.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

Wishing my daughter, Deann, and
her husband, Brian a very happy
anniversary. 19 years. Hope your
day is a wonderful one. Love you

THANKSGIVING PREPARATIONS

Thanksgiving is almost

here. All the items on

my grocery list have been

purchased. I will be baking

pies on Wednesday. The

turkey will go into the oven

Thursday morning and all

the other goodies will be

prepared. I will have some

where in the neighborhood of 15

to 17 family member here on

Thanksgiving day and I am

very grateful to the good lord

for allowing me to be able to

have another Thanksgiving with

my family.

ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CHAIR

Pictured above is my latest find

at a yard sale. This antique Victorian

chair. It is in perfect condition. I am

not crazy about the color but it will have

to do for now.

THE BEST OF FRIENDS

The Best of Friends

The best of friends,
can change a frown,
into a smile,
when you feel down.

The best of friends,
will understand,
your little trials,
and lend a hand.

The best of friends,
will always share,
your secret dreams,
because they care.

The best of friends,
worth more than gold,
give all the love,
a heart can hold.

~Wendy Hinson~

VETERANS DAY

We should not only remember
our men and women on this
day but every day that comes
along. Pray that God keeps
them safe . GOD BLESS AMERICA.

OLD TIME POEM

Drinking From My Saucer

I've never made a fortune

And it's probably to late now.

But I don't worry about that much,

I'm happy anyhow.

And as I go along life's way,

I'm reaping better than I sowed.

I'm drinking form my saucer,

'Cause my cup has overflowed.

I don't have a lot of riches,

And sometimes the going's tough.

But I've got loved ones around me,

And that makes me rich enough.

I thank God for his blessings,

And the mercies he's bestowed.

I'm drinking from my saucer,

'Cause my cup has overflowed.

I remember times when things went wrong,

My faith wore somewhat thin.

But all at once the dark clouds broke,

And the sun peeped through again.

So God, help me not to gripe

About the tough rows that I've hoed.

I'm drinking from my saucer,

'Cause my cup has overflowed.

If God gives me strength and courage

When the way grows steep and rough,

I'll not ask for other blessings,

I'm already blessed enough.

And may I never be too busy

To help others bear their loads.

Then I'll keep drinking from my saucer,

'Cause my cup has overflowed.

~John Paul Moore~

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY

Two of my daughters share the same
wedding anniversary day. Debra
and her husband, Bob, are celebrating
35 years. Kara and her husband, Alex,
are celebrating 12 years. Wishing you
many more years of wedded bliss. Love
you all.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LOGAN

My grandson, Logan, is

celebrating his birthday

today. Ten years old.

Have a fun day. Love you.

A PERFECT DAY

A Perfect Day

When you come to the end of a perfect day,

And you sit alone with your thought,

While the chimes ring out with a carol gay,

For the joy that the day has brought,

Do you think what the end of a perfect day

Can mean to a tired heart,

When the sun goes down with a flaming ray

and the dear friends have to part?

Well, this is the end of a perfect day,

Near the end of a journey, too,

But it leaves a thought that is big and strong,

with a wish that is kind and true.

For mem'ry has painted this perfect day

With colors that never fade,

And we find at the end of a perfect day,

The soul of a friend we've made.

~Carrie Jacobs-Bond~

ELECTION TIME

Rember to get out and
cast your vote.

NOVEMBER

"November comes and November goes,
with the last red berries and the first
white snows.
With night coming early, and dawn coming
late, and ice in the bucket and frost on
my gate.
The fires burn and the kettles sing, and
earth sinks to rest until next spring."
~Elizabeth Coatsworth~