What a busy summer I have had. In May I took my husband for a long weekend to Orlando Universal Studios for his birthday. It was so much fun..... riding crazy rides, and being a big kid!
In June he and I took our special vacation without the kids. We traveled on a road trip to Charleston SC, Hilton Head SC, Savannah GA, and Tybee Island GA. It was hot and humid, but we had a wonderful time together. July was my mother in laws 70th birthday, so we surprised her by throwing a party in Pennsylvania with all her family there. It was so great seeing her look of shock and surprise, when she walked in.
It has been a challenging summer, with many changes occuring in the family. The Lord never gives us more than we can handle, and I am spending many moments in prayer and reflection.
I know that is how he refines me..... so I am claiming it as one of His blessings. I just hope I can learn all that God has to show me about myself and others during this time, and that I am sensitive to the Holy Spirits' direction for my life.

Easter 2009

Had a wonderful Easter. Our weekend started on Saturday with Eggstavaganzoo at the Nashville Zoo.
We picked up our grandkids and headed over for a fun filled day of animal sightings, and easter egg hunts. Brayden who is 2 1/2 proudly announced right off the jump, how he had drawn on his bedroom walls with a magic marker. Some things never change. My son did the same thing when he was that age!
On Sunday, our church had a beautiful choir special during the worship hour, followed by an easter egg hunt on the lawn. After church we had our usual dinner tradition, spiral ham, deviled eggs, macaroni salad, hunkey slaw, pickled beets. Sound different?
It is a Pennsylvania trandition that my husband has brought to the south!
We had a family movie time after dinner, and then snacked on leftovers all afternoon.
My idea of a great holiday!

It's been awhile

Gee..... it has been such a long time since my last post.
I have had an interesting 2009 so far.
It is amazing how much a person can deal with from year to year.
Not all of it is good, but God knows how much we can go through, and how
to endure. He is the teacher of endurance, and grace.
I have been happily preparing my flower gardens, and enjoying the
spring weather we have been having. I LOVE SPRING!!
I think it is my favorite season, because of all the new growth and life forming
all around!