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Ethel gathering eggs
Friday, December 30, 2011
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Day by day by day
This is how we live. It's OK, but it is not easy. By the graced of God we will make it. We are finishing up some Christmas shopping today. My husband needs to get his eyes checked and I would like to use the balance of our FSA account before we lose it.
My MIL is having some difficulty this week. She is way off on her time frames. She still thinks a lawyer is after her and this week she told us she thought she had been living here two years (it's been two months).
I have to work job 2 tomorrow so I won't be able to take her to church or even go. Kind of leaves a bit of emptiness in my heart. It's something we do together.
Of to the store and hopefully pot roast night!
My MIL is having some difficulty this week. She is way off on her time frames. She still thinks a lawyer is after her and this week she told us she thought she had been living here two years (it's been two months).
I have to work job 2 tomorrow so I won't be able to take her to church or even go. Kind of leaves a bit of emptiness in my heart. It's something we do together.
Of to the store and hopefully pot roast night!
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Sunday
Today my MIL and I went to the church we have been attending the past several weeks. Today the service was dedicated to Operation Christmas Child. I got so teary eyed!
It's odd being a caregiver. I have always had a connection with my elders. I don't think I would have had the patience for this 20 years ago. She still forgets things. Get confused. But carries on. She has been concerned lately that her mother and some of her siblings passed on at 79, which is her age. I hope she lives much longer of course. 79 is almost over with and 2012 will be her 80th year.
Christmas will be interesting. My SIL is coming with her daughter. It will be awkward to say the least between hubby and sis. She told MIL today she was jealous that we were the caregivers. Regret I suppose as she did not come to see her mother the entire time my husband was there caring for his mom.
Here's hoping fences will mend.
It's odd being a caregiver. I have always had a connection with my elders. I don't think I would have had the patience for this 20 years ago. She still forgets things. Get confused. But carries on. She has been concerned lately that her mother and some of her siblings passed on at 79, which is her age. I hope she lives much longer of course. 79 is almost over with and 2012 will be her 80th year.
Christmas will be interesting. My SIL is coming with her daughter. It will be awkward to say the least between hubby and sis. She told MIL today she was jealous that we were the caregivers. Regret I suppose as she did not come to see her mother the entire time my husband was there caring for his mom.
Here's hoping fences will mend.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Mom in law
Wow, it's been a bit!
My husband and mother in law came to Texas mid-October. She got the go ahead to travel and she will be staying with us until at the very least, after Christmas. I am excited!
I now have a new role in conjunction with my husband: Caregiver. Mom is doing remarkably well. She still suffers from some short term memory issues, but for the most part is doing well.
I ordered a new book called Diary of a Mad Caregiver by Rebecca Collins.
She sent me an e-mail and was gracious to extend her heart. She let me know that I could keep in touch and let her know of my/our progress. I am very excited to receive the book. It is difficult to find books on the topic that aren't sterilized.
I found her book through a publication that I picked up at church. I took Mom to First Baptist Church in our town. Thinking it was the beginning of a "church home search". Well, I am happy to say she really liked the church. The congregation was very welcoming. I am excited to take her back this Sunday.
It's funny the parallel. My Great-Grandfather Fred lived with my grandparents (Ethel and Ivor) when he was elderly. I have a photo of him holding me he year I was born, a month or so after I was born.
My husband and mother in law came to Texas mid-October. She got the go ahead to travel and she will be staying with us until at the very least, after Christmas. I am excited!
I now have a new role in conjunction with my husband: Caregiver. Mom is doing remarkably well. She still suffers from some short term memory issues, but for the most part is doing well.
I ordered a new book called Diary of a Mad Caregiver by Rebecca Collins.
She sent me an e-mail and was gracious to extend her heart. She let me know that I could keep in touch and let her know of my/our progress. I am very excited to receive the book. It is difficult to find books on the topic that aren't sterilized.
I found her book through a publication that I picked up at church. I took Mom to First Baptist Church in our town. Thinking it was the beginning of a "church home search". Well, I am happy to say she really liked the church. The congregation was very welcoming. I am excited to take her back this Sunday.
It's funny the parallel. My Great-Grandfather Fred lived with my grandparents (Ethel and Ivor) when he was elderly. I have a photo of him holding me he year I was born, a month or so after I was born.
Monday, September 19, 2011
Mother in law update
She apparently did not suffer a stroke of any kind. Her sodium levels and every other level on earth were low. So very low. She has recovered. Sounds like she is back to her old self. She is currently in rehab to get her strength back.
We are delighted!
We are delighted!
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Give Away
Mrs. Linda over at Faithfulness Farms has an awesome-tastic give-away. I truly hope I win, however, I will be delighted for whomever wins this great prize. Including some bake ware by Welcome Home Brands.
As we all know fall is the time of bake sales and Welcome Home Brands has paper bake war!!!! How cool is that? No dishes to worry about. I'll have to try some for our treat days at work. The I won't have to worry about bringing home dirty pans. I think these would also be great for Christmas food gifts.
Hop on over to see Mrs. Linda. and sign up! Plus, she is sharing some great recipes to boot.
As we all know fall is the time of bake sales and Welcome Home Brands has paper bake war!!!! How cool is that? No dishes to worry about. I'll have to try some for our treat days at work. The I won't have to worry about bringing home dirty pans. I think these would also be great for Christmas food gifts.
Hop on over to see Mrs. Linda. and sign up! Plus, she is sharing some great recipes to boot.
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Heat
There is no letting up from this heat. I realize it probably not this hot for my grandparents; however I cannot imagine being out in a field all day like Grandpa. Or in the garden like Grandma. But I think the rewards would be great. Your own produce to put up, leaving the doors and windows open for a cross breeze. Up at dawn, down at dusk. God's way I believe.
My dad told wonderful stories when we were in Indiana. Stories of the farm. Little old ladies saying "Is that you Charlie?" while at church. 6generations of my family attending this church.
I buy old issues of The Farmer's Wife magazine. I wonder if Ethel read this publication. I vaguely remember some publications around. Probably Co-Op publications. And a religious one. A lot of times Grandma was crocheting or something while Grandpa was reading or watching the news.
My dad told wonderful stories when we were in Indiana. Stories of the farm. Little old ladies saying "Is that you Charlie?" while at church. 6generations of my family attending this church.
I buy old issues of The Farmer's Wife magazine. I wonder if Ethel read this publication. I vaguely remember some publications around. Probably Co-Op publications. And a religious one. A lot of times Grandma was crocheting or something while Grandpa was reading or watching the news.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Counting down the days!!
This Sunday I'll be celebrating family at this church. North Scott Christian Church. Favorite church as well as Mt Zion Methodist. My two family churches.
North Scott is a beautiful church and I can almost smell the inside as I sit here. The creaking of the old, well, cared for floors and pews, The basement seems so much smaller to me as an adult however; many memories of VBS, Sunday school and after church coffee and cake. As well as after funerals. All a part of life. So many church basements have wept tears of r joy and sadness. These walls hold them close.
Monday, August 1, 2011
Family Reunion
I am attending my family reunion this Sunday. I will be flying home to Indiana, meeting up with my father who is flying up from Florida. My step-mother has decided to stay home this trip. I'll stay with my mom and stpe-dad having a separate family get together on Saturday.
This reunion is my father's side of the family. Ethel's husband's family. My grandpa. Here are my grandparents, Ethel and Ivor in their younger days. Grandpa was a farmer and drove school bus.
I can't remember if this was before they were married or after. The photo below is their wedding picture. My dad often says I looked sad as a child. I think he was afraid I was depressed due to my parents divorcing. But looking at this photo I think it is a look melancholy as I see it in my grandmothers photo here.
And here they are, off to church. The same church I'll be attending this Sunday before our family reunion. North Scott Christian Church. I'll upload photos of the church soon!
Oh, and I have a new read, "The Daniel Fast" I hope to finish it by the time I fly home. I'll keep you posted!!
This reunion is my father's side of the family. Ethel's husband's family. My grandpa. Here are my grandparents, Ethel and Ivor in their younger days. Grandpa was a farmer and drove school bus.
I can't remember if this was before they were married or after. The photo below is their wedding picture. My dad often says I looked sad as a child. I think he was afraid I was depressed due to my parents divorcing. But looking at this photo I think it is a look melancholy as I see it in my grandmothers photo here.
And here they are, off to church. The same church I'll be attending this Sunday before our family reunion. North Scott Christian Church. I'll upload photos of the church soon!
Oh, and I have a new read, "The Daniel Fast" I hope to finish it by the time I fly home. I'll keep you posted!!
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Hubby
My poor hubby. He has had a knot on his elbow for a couple of weeks. Now, I come home from work and it is very swollen. I made an appointment for him tomorrow. I hope they are able to determine what it is and it's not serious. I don't want to go home to my family reunion with him ill. Right now he is in bed with a DVD and the heating pad.
Praying it's nothing serious!
Praying it's nothing serious!
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Proverbs 24
Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them.
2For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief.
3Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established:
4And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches.
5A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.
6For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellers there is safety.
7Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.
8He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.
9The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.
10If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small.
11If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain;
12If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that pondereth the heart consider it? and he that keepeth thy soul, doth not he know it? and shall not he render to every man according to his works?
13My son, eat thou honey, because it is good; and the honeycomb, which is sweet to thy taste:
14So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.
15Lay not wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of the righteous; spoil not his resting place:
16For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.
17Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:
18Lest the LORD see it, and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him.
19Fret not thyself because of evil men, neither be thou envious at the wicked;
20For there shall be no reward to the evil man; the candle of the wicked shall be put out.
21My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change:
22For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth the ruin of them both?
23These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.
24He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous; him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him:
25But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them.
26Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer.
27Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house.
28Be not a witness against thy neighbour without cause; and deceive not with thy lips.
29Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.
30I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;
31And, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, and nettles had covered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof was broken down.
32Then I saw, and considered it well: I looked upon it, and received instruction.
33Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:
34So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth; and thy want as an armed man.
2For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief.
3Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established:
4And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches.
5A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.
6For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellers there is safety.
7Wisdom is too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.
8He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.
9The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men.
10If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small.
11If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain;
12If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that pondereth the heart consider it? and he that keepeth thy soul, doth not he know it? and shall not he render to every man according to his works?
13My son, eat thou honey, because it is good; and the honeycomb, which is sweet to thy taste:
14So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.
15Lay not wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of the righteous; spoil not his resting place:
16For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.
17Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:
18Lest the LORD see it, and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him.
19Fret not thyself because of evil men, neither be thou envious at the wicked;
20For there shall be no reward to the evil man; the candle of the wicked shall be put out.
21My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change:
22For their calamity shall rise suddenly; and who knoweth the ruin of them both?
23These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.
24He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous; him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him:
25But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them.
26Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer.
27Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house.
28Be not a witness against thy neighbour without cause; and deceive not with thy lips.
29Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.
30I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;
31And, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, and nettles had covered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof was broken down.
32Then I saw, and considered it well: I looked upon it, and received instruction.
33Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:
34So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth; and thy want as an armed man.
Monday, July 25, 2011
Sad
It's been rough today. A friend and former co-worker passed away yesterday. I have know Bill for 15 years and adored him. He had been hospitalized with a viral infection that had paralyzed him. He had been moved out of ICU and was regaining his movement in his hands. He had a heart attacked and passed yesterday. We shared the same birthday. Exactly 10 years apart.
It's hard to imagine that he is gone. Hard to imagine that I'll no longer receive e-mails asking about the hot weather here in Texas. No more "H&K, Bill"
I know you are in good hands, Bill. I miss you much..
It's hard to imagine that he is gone. Hard to imagine that I'll no longer receive e-mails asking about the hot weather here in Texas. No more "H&K, Bill"
I know you are in good hands, Bill. I miss you much..
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Ethel
I started this blog in honor of my grandmother Ethel. She taught me many things and now I want to try and walk in her shoes, so to speak. I miss her dearly and feel her presence daily.
I keep her bible close at hand and her spirit close to my heart.
This is the start o f my biblical walk.
I keep her bible close at hand and her spirit close to my heart.
This is the start o f my biblical walk.
Sunday
Psalm 112
King James Version (KJV)
Psalm 112
1Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.2His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed.
3Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
4Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.
5A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.
6Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.
7He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD.
8His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he see his desire upon his enemies.
9He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour.
10The wicked shall see it, and be grieved; he shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: the desire of the wicked shall perish.
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