TAKING A BREAK.......AND WHERE IS NANA GOING?

Here, there & everywhere.

I am taking a brief 

BREAK FROM BLOGGING.

I am spending some time with the kids

before they go back to school,

even if that one knocked me down

in the bouncy house every time 

I stood up.

I am

visiting some kids that are

already in school,

and getting ready to take a 

ROAD TRIP

with my girlfriend of 46 years!

Sandy-sister-by-choice-

She might look all nice and sweet

but don't let THAT fool you!!

We met when we were mere girls

and have stayed connected all these years

in spite of the fact that we have both

moved cross country several times.

Just to tell you what kind of sport she is-

I bought HER her wedding dress

on the way to HER wedding.

AND she wore it!

You can read that post here

Her mom was NOT happy having to

do alterations at the last hour.

Pfffftt...I knew her better than she knew herself.

Who else could pick out a wedding gown for you

except your best friend.

Don't know WHAT ever happened to her

other outfit.

Good Lord- a pants suit of all things!!!  lol

She has a new home in a new state

and I am going to 

spend her husband's money

help her move a few things around

in her new house.

Just call us Thelma & Louise

without the bad luck 

and we aren't planning on driving off

any cliffs.

I will be back before you know it

with stories and pictures.

Have a wonderful few time while I am gone!!!

Love all you peeps!

One last thing--
I lost my blog list and had to rebuild it.
IF you don't see your name on my sidebar
and want it added
please let me know.
I apologize if I missed your name
on my list of 800+ blogs
(yes-I am nuts-thanks for asking).....

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Ricky The Racoon,

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Dad had quite enjoyed using his
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Have a great Friday!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO MY HERO (Oh Yeah-and to ME)

She wore flowers in her hair-

Yes she did!

42 years of marriage started here-

on the riverbank in Alva, Florida.

Whoop-de-doo

When did I get wrinkles and
when did his hair disappear?
sigh

The bride wore a Gunne Sax gown

and the groom wore a

BLUE LEISURE SUIT!

LOL

Then, we had to re-marry a few years later

IN A CHURCH

just to make everyone happy!

And where are those pictures?

Yeah- I am wondering that, too! 

Hope you all have a wonderful day.

I am planning on doing the same!

A QUICK UPDATE FOR A FRIEND- SUSIE-SHE JUNKS BLOG

Just posting this for all of you that follow

Susie @ SheJunks

Her computer is not working-but 

somehow she is able to get emails.

She can't blog, though, and wanted

you to know.

If you want to leave her a message

her email is: huckleberry1@tds.net

She hopes to get her computer

back up and running soon.

That's it--
over and out!

HAPPY GOLDEN BIRTHDAY LULU!!!!

Where has the time gone?

Weren't you a baby just yesterday?

You have always been such a sweet loving girl.

Here you are at Disney loving on Piglet.

I've always told everyone 

that they will never have to

wonder what you are thinking because

your eyes speak volumes.

You are growing up way too fast.

I can see the promise of the beauty

you are going to be as a woman.

You are such a wonderful big sister.

Kind and loving.

From little girl to 

being an awesome volleyball player

and then to 

Freshman Court last year!

Where has the time gone?

Don't grow up TOO fast, honey.

Enjoy this year of being 

FIFTEEN.

-Love you with all my heart-

Nana

ps. I'll be at the VA this morning

but thinking of you, Lulu!

PICK YOUR FAVORITE RESULTS! Who Are YOU Sleeping With?

Well Then!

This was fun!

Some of you poor people

just couldn't make up your mind.

So, if you chose two or three

(or some of you picked FOUR rooms)

I made up your mind for you.

Why you ask---Well,

Just because I can!

Just like the Motel Six-

You get the room I picked for you!

So here is who you are sharing a room with..

And some of those rooms better take up

the better part of an upper story

cuz there are a lot of you in one room.

Just to refresh your memory

here were your choices:

Ready?  I didn't add any last names

so if you think you are in the wrong room,

keep looking!

#1 Bask In The Sun:

Kim, Krishna, Penny, Lisa, Jenn, Brenda,

Carla, Nonie, Judy, Betsy, Jan, Vee, Karen,

Denise, Sheila, Sugar, Kathy, Becky, Suzanne,

Donna, Deb & Eileen

#2 Blue-Graphic Art

Kathy, Sandie, Susan, Carol, Anne,

#3 PEPTO PINK

WHAT?  No one? Anyone? Someone?

Okay- Sandi-You get this room

because you didn't think you wanted

to share with a bunch of people.

Don't like pink? Put your eye mask on,

sweetie-pie-LOL

#4 RUSTIC RETREAT

Karen Ann, Liz, Carol S., Diane,

Billie Jo, Cheryl, Chubmoma, Cindy,

Doreen, Janet, Sylvia  & last but not least,

Adam- hope his sweet Daisy doesn't

mind him sharing a room with all you gals!

#5 SPA DAY

Ron, Lauren, Ricki, Terri, Linda,

Missy, Bethany & Jada (a little late for check-in)

(just so you know- Ron will gladly 

provide cocktails for this room)

#6 RESTFUL RETREAT

Dawn, Connie, DebbyRay, Linda L,

Diane and I have to take the suitcase OUT for her.

You KNOW she is gonna be one of those guests

that complains about the room service, right?

Sheri, Debby, Rose, Jettie, Cathy

#7-SWEET SIMPLICITY

Ellie, Noreen, Cheryl, Cecilia,

Jane, Bobbie

#8 FIT FOR A PRINCESS

Stephanie & Louise

Ah!  Room to stretch out and enjoy yourselves!

#9 FARMHOUSE FRESH

Susie, bj, Linda, Amy, Teresa, LV,

Janice, Debbie, Dolly, Marydon, Linda P,

Tete, Cindy C., Mary, Bonnie, Nancy,

AnnMarie, Lesley, Sylvia, Nancy, 

Donna, Leena, Judy, Sissie, Teresa &
Deborah

Just like Santa Claus, 

I made a list and checked it twice,

so if I left anyone out I am really sorry.

Thank ALL OF YOU for playing along!

I love doing this and think I will do it

at least once a month.

Oh---the choices I have in mind for you....

Forget Johnny Depp- 

bj (SweetNothings) has the corner on that market.

MyHero says this is not even funny!

What a spoil sport!

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Have a wonderful Friday!!!!

PICK YOUR FAVORITE WAY TO STYLE THIS BARE ROOM INTO A BEDROOM

This is it.  

The BARE ROOM

A blank canvas so to speak.

Nothing grand or fancy-

just a little room with possibilities.

click on image for link

This is YOUR bedroom.

Forget your spouse's taste ,

or lack thereof,

Forget about pets and kids and real life.

This is a bedroom just for you.

Think of it WITHOUT the vertical blinds.

Ready to make a choice?

I tried to keep all the rooms

about the same size so that you

aren't trying to fit a great big room

into a small space.

Alrighty then-

Here we go.

The first 7 are all from 

Better Homes & Gardens

#1

BASK IN THE SUN

A bright bedroom with sunny yellows 

and bits of blue.

#2

BLUE-WITH GRAPHIC ART

This one is more tailored and has lots of blue 

I think it has kind of a modern feel to it.

What is opposite of blue?

Well, how about a dose of PINK?

#3 - 

  PEPTO PINK PARADISE

It's bold and graphic

From graphic to a this-

#4 

RUSTIC RETREAT

It sports wood beams,

bead board walls,

and a four poster bed.

 #5

SPA DAY

Is a bit more modern with a pop of green.

It has a vacation like feel to me.

#6

RESTFUL RETREAT

 It really is a retreat, isn't it?

These soft blues are calming

and I like the florals.

 #7

SWEET SIMPLICTY

For the neutral lovers 

And the choices just wouldn't be complete

without a soft romantic room.

#8 

FIT FOR A PRINCESS

source

AND I had to ADD just one more 

Romantic Room.

#9

FARMHOUSE FRESH

Source

So~There you have it.

Pick your favorite.

I will tally them up and let you know

which ones had the most votes.

AND
I'll tell you which people

you are sharing a bed with!

A SPECIAL PRAYER REQUEST-ANNE ROBINSON & GLENDA GAINES

I don't usually do two prayer posts

in a row.

I usually reserve them for Sundays.

However, 

Anne from Anne'sPhamilyBlog

asked me to post this 

and ask for prayers for her sister,

MARY.

This is the only picture I could find of her

on Anne's blog.

Mary is in the Jackie O sunglasses,

Anne is on one side and her Mom is on the other.

I am sending you a copy of the 

email she sent me.

Hello my sweet friend! You are so kind posting about all those in need of prayer. We are praying but I want to ask if you would please add my sister Mary.

She has been plagued with heart problems. She had a blood clot behind her knee. She went to the ER. They sent her home. The next day my niece Karla called an ambulance. She was unable to walk. She has been in the hospital since early this week.

Today my niece said they think the blood clot moved into her chest and she will need a procedure. They are preparing her for it and will do it at 7:30 A.M. tomorrow.

She is the only sister I have left. We have two brothers but my sister and I are so very close. She is 5 years older than me.  She is only on Medicare as she cannot afford her insurance since she retired.

I am so worried about her. Please pray and please pass it on for others to pray.

Thank you so much for the prayers

and good thoughts and best wishes.

I know that Anne & Mary

are both very grateful.

Posting this Monday night

and I will be at the VA in the morning.

Update:

The blood clot is not lodged in her chest.

They will let her go home in a couple of days

and they think the blood clot will dissolve

over time.

Please pray that is the case.  Thanks.

Add one more to the prayer list-

just got this from my friend, Jettie:

I am asking for prayer for one of my school mates, her husband died unexpectedly last night, her name is Glenda Gaines, and she is planning his service as I type this. We never know what tomorrow brings. 

PRAYERS-Jill's Mom Passed Away Unexpectedly & Updates & Other Prayer Requests

Hi everyone,
This is a LONG post!!

Although I lovee being able to do this

for people,

I also dread it because it means

that someone is suffering.

My friend, Jill,

BlessingsOfAStayAtHomeMom

contacted me to tell me that her mom

had passed away very unexpectedly.

She says she doesn't know how she will 

go on without her.

Please pray for Jill and her family.

You might recall that Jill has some

serious health issues and surgery herself

not very long ago. (here)

ALSO:

Please remember to wing a prayer up for 
bj @ SweetNothings
as she continues on the path
of finding her "new normal"
after losing her husband, Bill,
to cancer.

AND:

 Leena-@ PinkCherubMoon

Her hubby Jim's funeral 

is this week and she is feeling

sad and lonely and wondering

what life means now.

They had just moved to

follow their dreams in 

North Myrtle Beach.

Many of you know:

 Our friend, Mona Duffy

WhisperSweetlyOfCottages,

passed away this past week.

Her family would appreciate any

love and prayers we can send their way.

She was such a dear, dear lady 

and we shared many emails over our 

blogging years.

And, last but not least,

please pray for Robbin's mom.

DownOnTheFarm

Her struggle with cancer is far from over.

It seems she takes two steps forward

and slides back one.

They just found cancer in the fluid

that collected in her lungs.

Poor Robbin is exhausted between

her job, taking care of her mom,

and monitoring 

extensive medical issues & treatments.

Edited to add:

Here is what Karie Jackson posted:

Thank you for letting us know of those in need of prayers. If possible could you add my grandson Jared Jackson he is in very serious condition at the University of Utah trauma unit. Prayer is powerful 

Karie from Marie's Chic Creations

(Karie- I don't have any way to connect to you- no email address

and your web site doesn't come up for me.

Please send me your direct email if you can-dianakos1@gmail.com)

If you are not a Pray-er,
that is okay.
Please send your love and well-wishes
over the airwaves to these families
that desperately need some peace
and understanding.

Thank you all so much
for taking the time to come here,
read this, and react in whatever way
you see fit.

Love to you all- Have a blessed Sunday!

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her hemorrhoid medicine

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but she gave a pretty,
albeit pained,  smile anyway.

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