I BELIEVE

"I believe in the sun even if it isn't shining. I believe in love even when I am alone. I believe in God even when he is silent." ~Aurthor Unknown~

WELCOME THE MONTH OF APRIL

"April rain is here again; hear it pitter,

pitter, patter, on the leaves and on the

trees, see it spitter, spitter, spatter.

Rain, oh rain, don't go away we need

you for flowers in May; drip drip, drop

and do not stop, send a rain our way."

~Nina B. Hartford~

"The first of April, some do say, is set

apart for All Fool's Day. But why the

people call it so, nor I, nor they themselves

do know. But on this day are people sent

on purpose for pure merriment."

~poor Robin's Almanac, 1790~

RAIN AND MORE RAIN

It has rained off and on all day.

Believe me I am not complaining.

I have been able to catch up on

some things I have put off doing

inside the house, and when I look

outside I see fresh green grass and

new leaves on the trees. It amazes

me how fast the trees bud out over

night. I have also started on some

crochet lap throws I will give to a

nursing home for people in wheelchairs.

Life is good. God is great and I thank

him for his many blessings.

WHEN YOU ARE SMILING

Wanted to share this youtube video with you. Try to always keep a smile on your face. I hope you enjoy the video.

Louisiana Rhythm Kings - When You're Smiling, 1928

MISS YOU

I just want to say I miss the bloggers

who have not been posting for whatever

reason. One I know for health reasons and

others I do not know why. I hope the

the ones with health problems will be

back soon and I wish the same for the

others.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ABIGAIL

Wishing my great granddaughter, Abigail, a

very happy 2ND birthday. Have lots of fun.

Pawpaw and I love you.

FOR ALL YOU BLOGGERS THAT ARE STILL HAVING WINTER

For all you bloggers still having winter weather,
snow, rain, windy and just plain cold. Here
are just a few pictures of spring time to perk you
up. Just one of my azalea bushes.

Thrift planted around what used to be my
fish pond before the owls ate all my goldfish
for dinner.


More thrift planted down walk that goes to the
pool area.






Some ajuga I transplanted yesterday that had
come up out in the ditch next to the road that
runs in front of our house.



I am not sure what the name of these bushes
is, but they are in full bloom and just beautiful.



Another one of my azalea bushes in full bloom.

My white azalea bush is starting to bloom out.

Another pink azalea bush in full bloom. All my red azaleas

have buds but are not in full bloom yet.

What few wisteria bushes I have , have lots of

blooms on them.

The dogwood trees are blooming. Here is just one
of mine.


More thrift in flower garden in front of house.

HAPPY FIRST DAY OF SPRING

To all my blogging friends. Hope
wherever you are that winter is
over and spring is busting out in
all her splendor.

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY

Have a wonderful and blessed day.

Madeline

LOVELY FLOWERS

This is the lovely bouquet of flowers I received
for my birthday from my granddaughter, Julie
and her husband Bill.

FOR ALL THE IRISH OUT THERE

St. Patrick's day is almost here. My

previous post is for all of the Irish. I

am not Irish but I still love decorating

my house for St. Patrick's day and I do

wear green on St. Patrick's day.

When Irish Eyes Are Smiling

WHAT A WONDERFUL BIRTHDAY

I want to thank each and everyone of you

who made this a terrific birthday for me.

The picture above was taken on this day

with two of my handsome grandsons, Adam

on the left and Joseph on the right. I got

visits from my son Kenneth, daughter Debra,

and daughter Deann. They all came with

lots of goodies. I also received many lovely cards.

My daughter in Washington state called

as did my grandson in Texas, and my granddaughter

in New York. My granddaughter who lives here

in Alabama sent me a beautiful bouquet of flowers.

My sweet husband took me out to breakfast and

lunch. God has blessed me in so many ways, I

thank him every night. Thank you family, relatives

and friends my prayer is that God will continue

to bless all of us.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATIE AND ME

Wishing my granddaughter, Katie,

who shares the same birth date as

I do, a very Happy Birthday. Hope

your day is great. I love you. I still

remember the many birthdays we

celebrated together when you were

a little girl. I am so grateful to be

celebrating my 75Th birthday.