It Will Be Just Fine

Remember when you were little and your biggest worry this time of year was to find the "perfect pumpkin?"

Remember the joy of roasting marshmallows and getting them "just so"?

There's nothing quite as good as a s'more on a chilly fall evening. Especially one shared with your little cousin that lives far, far away (far enough away that it isn't cold there!)

Did that taste good little one? Did it taste better because Grand-daddy fixed it just for you?




Sorry....must slip in Sadie picture....


S1, the oldest, who lives far, far away in a land of warmth and sunshine, came to visit us last week. She brought her Daddy his grand babies.




2 little Grandsons. So sweet. Not a worry in the world (as long as their mommies are close by)!

Sweet little grand daughters. Their biggest worry right now is to make sure their clothes match.

Remember the hayrides of your youth? The fun and laughter. That warm feeling that comes from being with friends and family?

Who gave that kid a piece of gum?


Every kid should have an aunt and a couple of uncles just the right age to play with.

Aunts who hold your hand and sing songs with you and

mother you so your real mother can take a break

Uncles who torment you and play pretend.

I long for the days of childhood where a good fire, a mommy and daddy close by, and toasted marshmallows made all the problems of the world go away.

For right now, though, I worry. I worry about the elections and how far our country has sunk... How far we have come from the morals and philosophies that our country was founded upon.

I worry about the future for the babies and their babies.

Good thing God is on His throne and I can turn those worries over to Him.

He has a plan.

For each of us.

He is in control.

It will be just fine......

**************************************************
Go check out my friend Sticker's Blog.

Single Mom-of-four-extraordinaire, making it work. She could benefit greatly if Obama is elected, but she isn't voting for Obama. Check out her blog and find out why.

(unless you are a child, in which case have your mom read her post first).

Amen, sister, Amen.

Bye, Bye Little Birdies

Do you ever watch the birds and wonder who they are? Not just what type of bird, but where have they been? Where were they hatched? What brings them to this cove, to roost on these posts? Where will they go tomorrow? Whose post will they be sitting on then?

What are they thinking? Why did this one bird choose to fly away?

Bye, Bye Birdie....

What are they thinking about....Father and son, walking on the beach. Memories of the past? Hopes for the future? Looking for the treasures of today?

Look at them. 3 grown up. 2 already wives and mothers. A 3rd taking that life-long commitment, a 4th still growing up and dreaming of her Prince Charming someday. But, today is A4's day. She was a beautiful bride.

She lives so far from us.

Birds usually come home to the places they were hatched to raise their families, don't they? Why don't children do that?

We are so happy for them, but there is also a sadness in knowing that we are not a part of their day-to-day lives. The distance prohibits it, but we will see them as often as we can.

Sam especially finds it hard to say good-bye to his sister. He knows it will be awhile before he sees her again. He is old enough to know that life goes on and there is a lot you want to share with those you love, but distance is so cruel and prohibitive.

Next time he sees his sister, he'll be taller than she is. Maybe she'll be expecting her own child. Maybe he'll have his braces off.

Seth is too young to grasp how much of life will go by before he sees his niece again.

She too lives far, far away. She is so precious and at such a fun age. We have enjoyed being with her so much. Next time Seth sees her, she will probably hold still for pictures without having to be mesmerized by the paparazzi calling out Princess names. He will be much, much taller.

Life goes by so quickly. Fly carefully little birdies. Be safe.

Indulge Me by Allowing Me to Post Some Family Pictures....

I thought my sister, Carol, from May Dreams Garden would enjoy these pictures.

A2 will enjoy these pictures, I'm pretty sure...

These are for A1.

A4....here's to you, kid.

After all, today is your wedding day....

We know your happily ever after will be just that.....happily ever after.

The A girls

A1, A2, and A4...

All grown up.

I can't take credit for them. They're my step-daughters, I'm the evil stepmother (inside joke). But I love them, and I'm very proud of them. They are all beautiful young women, all successful in their chosen paths.

Seems like I just met them yesterday. They were young, single, in college or in high school.

Now, they are all grow up.

A1 and A2 are both married and have kids of their own.

And....A4 is getting married in just a few days time.

Aren't they a cute couple? She has met her Prince Charming.

And it's nice, because we like him, too.

He actually asked her father for his blessing before he proposed. Isn't that sweet? That was a year ago, New Year's Day.

3 days left.

Wonder what she's thinking about?