Lady Liberty Patriot

Cowgirl Out Of Order

2012-02-04T15:01:00.000-06:00

Happy Saturday Y'all

Yes it's true this old cowgirl is out of order and needs to be refreshed ,renewed ,and well just an old fashioned healing would do .

I hit a brick wall that I cannot bulldoze my way through .
It seems it's time for me to stop and really rest
to get a handle on my own health .
I had a close call last week with the reality of what
total exhaustion can do to one's body even if your a tough old bird .
So for now I am doing everything I can to better understand living with hypertension ,
a weak heart and a long list of other things .
This is not to seek out sympathy just a reminder
if and when you become a full time care giver don't lose track
of your own health along the way .
Please continue to be patient with me as I remain
a part time blogger for a wee bit longer.
A bit of good news is my Dad came through his surgery on Monday
and is back at home today .
Thank you for your continued prayers,and happy thoughts
they are truly a welcome part of my day.

Blessings of joy
Until Next Time
Happy Trails

Look On The Sunny Side

2012-01-21T20:09:00.001-06:00

Howdy Y'all

Here I am begging your pardon again after being away from blogland.
Life has been in a bit of a tailspin the past few weeks.
Family members sick ,some in the hospital ,work,life and so forth .
To top that off this past Monday I slipped and hit my head on the edge of the tub .
One emergency room visit and 18 stitches later I have been put on mandatory rest .
It's not like I don't need the rest,but gosh there are so many things to do for parents,family,work etc...
Yes I have come to the realization that if you don't rest you may find yourself
lying down in green pastures ,counting ceiling tiles,and many other truly boring activities .
For now I have made the choice to obey Doc's orders and get some much needed rest .
Please be patient with me as I slowly return to blogland .
Feel free to leave comments ,I don't do resting or boredom very well
so your comments are most wlecomed .
Many blessings to you all .

Until we meet again
Happy Trails

Look On The Sunny Side
By:
Helen Steiner Rice

There are always two sides,
the good and the bad.
The dark and the light,
the sad and the glad.
But in looking back over
the good and the bad.
We're aware of the number
of good things we've had.
And in counting our blessings
we find when we're through
We've no reason at all
to complain or be blue,
So thank God for good things
He has already done,
And be grateful to Him
for the battles you've won,
And know that the same God
who helped you before
Is ready and willing
to help you once more.
Then with faith in your heart
reach out for God's hand
And accept what He sends,
though you can't understand,
For our Father in heaven
always knows what is best,
And if you trust in His wisdom
your life will be blessed,
For always remember
that whatever betide you
You are never alone
for God is beside you .

A Merry Heart

2012-01-04T01:24:00.000-06:00

Doom and gloom
Can fill a room
and leave a sickly feeling....
An upturned chin,
and happy grin
Is so much more appealing !

Kick back ,
and rejoice in
life's simple pleasures.

Until we meet again
Happy Trails

First Step

2012-01-03T16:16:00.000-06:00

To begin,
God give me courage
to begin.

Fill me with Your spirit,
let me feel you
deep within.

Give me dash and daring,
confidence
and heart.

To take that fist small step,God
to make
a humble start.

Alice Joyce Davidson

Until Next Time
Happy Trails

The Dark Room

2012-01-03T02:32:00.000-06:00

Worry is the darkroom
in which negatives
are developed.

Howdy Y'all

Until recently it had never really occurred to me
the power that negative thoughts can have when they go un-checked.
While growing up I had a really interesting cousin who was very industrious and
had a dark room in a one bathroom single wide trailer.
Yes He had a lot of siblings who did not share his passion for hogging the bathroom !
Mobil home we called them back in the day :)
Poor cousin was always looked down upon for his brainy hobbies and way of speaking .
The family became a little more tolerant of his time in the dark room as his talent became a bit more clear.
Not to say that he ever had it easy or that we really gave in ,but somewhere we reached a compromise .
His ability to take pictures and make copies for family,friends,school administration and so on
gave my dear cousin the opportunity to go to College and study Law.
His life goal was to become a Judge not a single one of us ever doubted that he would make it .
While this did not happen he did accomplish a lot in his life and I for one am very proud of him.
He was the first person to try to teach me about a positive attitude ,over a negative attitude toward life.
Thank you dear cousin for sharing this life altering information .
I only wish I could have understood your words much sooner .
It is never too late to learn something new blogger friends.
My prayer for all of you is that in 2012 you will embrace a new thought ,
a new way of looking at things and learn ,learn ,learn !!!!!!!!!
In order to grow as a person :)

Until We Meet Again
Happy Trails

Blue Monday

2012-01-02T00:46:00.001-06:00

Happy Blue Monday

Today we are starting 2012 with Sweet Smiling Sally
and to top that off we will celebrate
the fabulous color Blue .
Wow can this year get any better ?
I don't think so !!!
To join the fun click on the following link.
http://smilingsally.blogspot.com/

Howdy Y'all

This is a nod to my cousin Cheryl Lynn .
She is the one with the bat :)
I'm sorry that the image is not clear
but it is a scan of a copy sent to me
from a dear relative whom like myself is technology impaired ,
Yet loves the color blue ,
that should count for something .

Once upon a time long long ago there was a family that gathered rain or shine
every Sunday afternoon for some family fun.
Depending upon the time of year we played all manner of sports.
Rode horses,motorcycles,went fishing,picked fruit had picnics etc....
In our family the girls often out played the boys.
We were tough due to the fact there were always more girls than boys .
Had the boys out numbered the girls we might have played with dolls :)
Anyhoo this photo shows my dear cousin Cheryl Lynn and her love of Blue .
Until I began to look through old family photos this past week
I did not realize all the photos show Cheryl Lynn dressed in blue .
All year round she dressed in blue .
She is the daughter of the same precious aunt who traveled on a train ,
than a bus,later a taxi
with a larger than life Blue Huckleberry Hound to give to my son his first Christmas .
Yes I am from the south and we all have two first names .
We also have family nick names but that's another story .

Happy Blue Monday to one and all .

Thank you Sally for being you !

Until next time
Happy Trails

Possibilities

2012-01-01T14:53:00.001-06:00

The more faith you have
The more you believe,
The more goals you set,
The more you'll achieve...
So reach for the stars,
Pick a mountain to climb,
Dare to think big,
And give yourself time...
And ,remember no matter
How futile things seem,
With faith , there is no
Impossible Dream !

Alice Joyce Davidson

The Lord bless thee, and keep thee:
The Lord make His face shine upon thee,
and be gracious unto thee:
The Lord lift up His countenance upon thee,
and give thee peace .

Numbers 6:24-26

Until next time
Happy Joy Filled Trails

Happy New Year 2012

2012-01-01T01:06:00.000-06:00

Howdy Y'all

It's time to ring in a New Year !
Time to make wishes ,set goals,and say prayers .
So from me to you happy 2012 .
May it be blessed and serve you well.
The year your heart is set free from fear of the unknown.
May you belly laugh out loud in front of total strangers as well as people you know. !
I wish you moments of outrageous joy that has no limits .
Enjoy each moment for what it is .
Add nothing ,delete nothing , enjoy life as it happens.
Yes there will be a mixture of happy ,sad and often ugly will rear its head ,
still embrace life and live it .
Remember when no matter how bad the news
God remained in charge and was your final answer .
I wish you all this simple gift of faith ,trusting in something more than you can control.
Knowing life can and will go on no matter what .
Run to the roar in 2012 and look for joy to come your way.

For those who have never known this moment of faith mixed with outrageous joy
may it happen to you in 2012 .

Utnil we meet again
Happy Trails

Howdy Y'all

2011-12-31T21:01:00.000-06:00

Please join me as I say so long to 2011 and howdy to 2012 :)

2011 a month to month nutshell :)

January cold,raining,dreary ,family members in hospital way too often .

February snow in Texas really !
more family members ill .

March after many job interviews one calls back ,hubby and I excited !

April heat wave and drought kick in ,
Hubby starts new job only not where we were told :(
Back to a long commute for a family with one vehicle thus two hours drive time to schedule around.
Sweet Hubby works six days a week 12-14 hour shifts.
My Dad begins going to the V.A. twice weekly for medical needs,
mom is in remission ,things are moving forward.

May is hotter than normal ,hubby starts work closer to home only a half hour commute one way :)
Yeah drive time is now one hour round trip , Yippee .
My Dad's health begins to go down hill quickly,
so Dad must stop working altogether.

June,is really hot,even for us Texans .
July Hubby's new job comes to a sudden end on July 4th ! Yikes .

August more job interviews - doing our best to help parents make adjustments to living on social security ,while still dealing with overhead and medical expenses,time of stress for everyone.

September Hubby has new job 45 minutes one way - Labor Day through December become full time extended visits with parents .
I Miss working at Paplys Antique and gift shop,it's a long trip for hubby as parents don't live near us .
Thus hubby and son take me up and leave me ,than come back again as I need to come home for rest or catching up on things at home .
How do people run multiple households ?
Huge miracle happened Thanksgiving ,Hubby and son found a vehicle for parts like ours being towed to salvage yard,a few phone calls later it turns out it is in better condition than what we have ,so in the near future we will have two old suburbans to share :)
While this may not explain anything to anyone it is okay ,really too much to share without a three volume book !
Thank you and God bless you everyone who lifted me up ,prayed ,and continue to wait patiently for my return to blog land .
I truly miss my time visiting here and there to greet some of the most amazing people I have ever known !
Take care now and enjoy the rest of 2011 .

May 2012 bring to you all good health,abiding joy ,daily laughter,too many blessings to count and miracles to share with others.
Big hugs to you all

Until we meet again
Happy Trails

Howdy Y'all

2011-12-19T16:45:00.000-06:00

My Christmas wish for each of you .

May all the joy you give away
return to you on Christmas Day !

Until we meet again

Happy Trails

Howdy Y'all Happy Saturday

2011-12-17T23:00:00.000-06:00

May the Christmas miracle of love ,
hope, peace, and joy
blossom in your heart ,
enrich your life
and stay with you
during the coming
New Year !

Until Next Time Happy Trails

2011-12-09T19:51:00.000-06:00

Howdy Y'all

Just wanted to drop in and wish you all a very happy weekend.
While I'm here I thought I would share a little tidbit .

"It is Christmas in the heart
that puts Christmas in the air ."

W.T.Ellis

Until next time

Happy Trails

Welcome December

2011-12-02T12:09:00.000-06:00

Howdy Y'all

Oh my gosh can it really be December ?
I have been pulled in so many directions this past year
that time has just slipped right on by me.
I do hope to post some random thoughts
now and again .
Like I have any other kind of thoughts to share :)
Anyway I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who has continued to send
warm happy thoughts my way .
They have truly been needed as well as appreciated !

Now for today's random thought :)
The loving spirit in your home depends more on the words you speak than the gifts you can give.
Long after gifts are opened our words continue to be remembered.

Take care now
Until next time
Happy Trails

Just a Little Reminder

2011-12-01T23:26:00.000-06:00

Carry Jumper Cables .
If you don't need them ,
You're set to help someone else !

Until Next time
Happy Trails

Happy Black Friday Y'all

2011-11-25T14:35:00.000-06:00

Wow I can't believe I've been away so long !

I am home for a short stay than back to my parents.
Sure have missed everyone here in blogland.
Look forward to visiting and finding out how everyone is getting on :)
Take care now and have a blessed weekend.

Until next time
Happy Trails

I Can Attitude

2011-10-11T00:03:00.000-05:00

Victory is not
the absence of problems ,
it is the presence of power

Until Next Time
Happy Trails

Happy Sunday Y'all

2011-10-09T13:42:00.001-05:00

Sunshine

And

Laughter

By:Otto Arthur Morton

A laugh is just like music.
It lingers in the heart,
And when its melody is heard
The ills of life depart;

And happy thoughts come crowding
Its joyful notes to greet:
A laugh is just like music
For making living sweet.

A laugh is just like the sunshine.
It freshens all the day,
It tips the peak of life with light,
And drives the clouds away.
The soul grows glad that hears it
And feels its courage strong;
A laugh is just like sunshine
For cheering folks along.

Until Next Time
Happy Trails

Howdy Friends

2011-10-08T22:12:00.001-05:00

Cherish yesterday
Dream tomorrow
Live today

It sure feels good to be back home again .
Please continue your patience with me
as I walk through
this uncharted season of life.
I must say it is hard to go cold turkey from blogland ,
but such an awesome feeling to know that it is still here when I return home.
If time allows I will try to post before returning for another
extended stay with my parents.
At this time I do not have regular access to a computer when at my parents
or time to blog if I did.
Life can be lived without cell phones,and computers ,
but oh how I appreciate them once I am at home :)
Big happy hugs to one and all here in blogland .
Prayers for you all to have peace,good health and much joy daily.
Take care now and remember I miss you all so very much !!!
I will return to blogland friends as soon as I can.

Until Next Time
Happy Trails

Books

2011-09-02T21:40:00.000-05:00

Howdy Y'all

I just realized that one of the many joys
September holds for me are the annual book sales.
In Texas September ushers in the annual Friends of the Library Sales .
These can be found all across the state from one small town to another .
They are such great fun and serve a worthwhile purpose.
I come from a long line of book lovers and library volunteers .
Should you ever find yourself bored and have the ability become a volunteer and help others.
Happy reading y'all.

Reading
By: Patience Strong

A book's a good companion for dark days
or for bright. It speeds Time's leaden footsteps
and puts our cares to flight.
A book's a friend and solace when other friends
have passed. Your favorite book will cheer you
and charm you to the last.

Though other pleasures vanish ,
the joy of this remains.
The mind is led enchanted ,
down green and winding lanes.
Imagination lingers at inns of quietness,
and from their golden windows
the wide earth we possess.
Upon the printed pages in thought
we travel far, across the deepest ocean...
beyond the brightest star.

Until next time
Happy Trails

Happy September Y'all

2011-09-01T19:31:00.000-05:00

Howdy

Oh my gosh September is really here !
I'm Looking forward to days that will not end in triple digits :)
I do hope everyone is keeping cool,comfortable
and expecting better days
to fall upon us soon I know I am .
It's been a really long hot summer here in Texas.
I'll be headed out to spend an extended stay
at my parents this weekend
but will try to blog more often.
Thank you to all you amazing friends who have simply accepted that my life has been
over flowing with trials and lifted me up anyway.
A big thank you to everyone that continues to stop by !

I am truly looking forward to Autumn days .
That is a big step for me as I am a summer time gal .
Look out Autumn here I come :)
Wishing you all a fabulous Labor Day weekend ,filled with all your heart can hold.

Happy hugs from Texas
Until next time
Happy Trails

When Molehills
Become Mountains

When molehills become mountains
You think you cannot climb,
Remember Everest was conquered
One step at a time.

If you keep your sense of humor,
You can endure the pain,
And when you reach the summit,
Your losses will be gains.

You can linger at the bottom
With multitudes of men,
But you may stay there forever
and wonder what might have been .

Life always offers choices
When troubles come our way,
And molehills become mountains
That will not pass away.

Each time our faith is tested
By mountains we must climb,
Our mountains become molehills
One step at a time.

By Clay Harrison

Something To Ponder

2011-08-19T17:55:00.000-05:00

The Window Through Which We Look

A young couple moves into a new neighborhood.
The next morning while they are eating breakfast,
The young woman sees her neighbor hanging the wash outside.
"That laundry is not very clean", she said.
"She doesn't know how to wash correctly.
Perhaps she needs better laundry soap."

Her husband looked on, but remained silent.

Every time the neighbor would hang her wash to dry,
the young woman would make the same comments.

About a month later, the woman was surprised to see a
Nice clean wash on the line and said to her husband:
"Look , she has learned how to wash correctly.
I wonder who taught her this ."

The husband said , "I got up early this morning and
cleaned the windows."

And so it is with life.
What we see when watching others
depends on the purity of the window through which we look.

Have a wonderful weekend .
Until next time
Happy Trails

Happy Thursday

2011-08-18T14:24:00.000-05:00

Howdy

Today I am sorting though some boxes of misc. stuff .

Most will need to go into the trash ,however one little tidbit
caught my attention so I thought I would share :)

Digging for facts
is better exercise

than

jumping to conclusions.

Until Next Time

Happy Trails

Thank You Sweet Blogging Friends

2011-08-16T15:11:00.000-05:00

Howdy

Thank you for all the lovely birthday comments !
Big hugs filled with love and appreciation to all you awesome blogging friends :)
Sorry to have been so delayed with my thank you .
Life has been in a constant state of change this summer.
God bless each of you with a fantastic rest of the week .

Now for a little poem I came across today .
Hope you enjoy .

It Only Takes A Moment
By: Elsie Natalie Brady

A simple act of kindness,
A bit of love to spare
Can make a world of difference
Between hope and despair.

It only takes a moment
To stop and say hello
To one distaught and lonely
To leave a cheerful glow.

A flower or a handshake
Can brighten up the day
When the friends are gone and loved ones
Are many miles away.

So why not take a moment
To chase away the blues
By making someone happy
To make you happy too .

Until Next Time
Happy Trails

Another Year More Wonderful

2011-08-07T23:57:00.000-05:00

Howdy Y'all
Today was my birthday and for the first time in a really long time
my hubby and son were able to spend the day with me :)
What a wonderful gift this was to not be alone !
Another really great moment was a card I recieved from my Great Aunt Syble.
She is such an inspiration to me .
No matter what it is going on she has faith that all is going to work out
because God is bigger than anything that could ever be a problem .
I thought some of you might enjoy her words that so inspired me .
Thank you for allowing me to share with you .
Big Hugs from Texas

One of the good things

About getting older

Is that we eventually learn

What is important

And brightens our lives

And what is of little concern
But no matter the wishes
And the dreams in our hearts,
No matter the paths that we take ,
The dear ones we cherish
Add joy to our days
With the wonderful difference they make.

It is my hearts desire that I can be someone who brings joy to others .
Thank you all so very much for sharing your thoughts with me as I blog.
Until next time
Happy Trails

Happy Saturday

2011-08-06T12:35:00.000-05:00

Howdy Y'all

Whew it has been one long hot Summer .
My poor little garden held on as long as it could and than turned to a crisp dried brown.
Even my sunflowers are struggling with the hot winds.
Oh well there is always a fall garden to look forward to
I do hope everyone is keeping cool and comfortable .
While I love summer time I must confess the heat is simply too much !

Until next time
Happy Trails

The road of life brings many unexpected twists and turns.
It is at these times we must not swerve.
Perhaps ,around the bend ,
life will again become straight.

Frances Holyoke

Howdy Y'all

2011-08-03T18:00:00.000-05:00

My goodness it's been another long stretch
between blogging and life stuff .
I do hope everyone knows how very much I miss
visiting your awesome blogs.
Perhaps things will calm down once the summer heat
is a distant memory for us .
Until than please know I miss all my blogging friends
more than any words could ever say .
Take care now :)

Faith

Faith can move mountains,
No matter how steep,
And calm the waters ,
No matter how deep.

Faith can change darkness
To heavenly light,
While leading us tranquilly
Out of the night.

All this I can grant, with
Assurance , you see,
For countless are the mountains
Faith has moved for me .

Laura Baker Haynes

Until we meet again
Happy Trails

Happy Birthday Mom,Nana,Barbara

2011-07-16T15:39:00.001-05:00

Howdy Y'all

Today is my Mom's birthday.
She has a few names to go by as you may have guessed from the title .
How old is she ?
Oh that's an easy question ,she is one day older today than she was yesterday :)
You're all invited to come along with me to wish my Mom a very Happy Birthday today !

Until Next Time
Happy Trails

Howdy Blog Friends

2011-07-13T16:02:00.000-05:00

Whew it's one hot afternoon !
Sure makes me appreciate the invention of the air conditioner :)
Hope everyone is having a great week so far.
I was reading an e-mail from a cousin
and I just had to come straight to blog land to share .
Happy reading Y'all.

When you pray for others,God listens to you and blesses them,
And sometimes when you are safe and happy ,
Remember that someone has been praying for you .

Until Next Time
Happy Trails

Anything Is Possible

2011-07-12T00:51:00.000-05:00

Often when we lose hope and think this is the end,
God smiles from above and says,
"Relax ,sweetheart, it's just a bend ,not the end ! "

Until Next Time
Happy Trails

Happy Sunday Y'all

2011-07-10T19:36:00.000-05:00

Howdy

Well once again I have been away from the computer way too long !
I did want to take a moment to say hello and wish everyone a very happy summer :)
Hope everyone is finding a way to stay cool .
Big hugs coming from me to you .

Until Next Time
Happy Trails

Update Time

2011-06-18T11:29:00.002-05:00

Howdy Y'all

Oh my goodness it's hard to know where to begin
after being absent from blog land for such a long time .

First a big thank you to everyone who sent cards to my Dad .
He certainly looked forward to mail call :)
The cards really helped .
Thank you for the prayers which are still needed and felt !
Most of all thank you for putting up with my long stretch away from the computer .
I never thought you could get crazy cranky being away from the computer
but it can happen and did !

Second it looks like I may continue to be away from the computer
for brief periods of time but I hope not .

Third may blessings of peace and joy flow with abundance for you all .

Big hugs from me to you !
Take care now
Until next time
Happy Trails

My Dad Update

2011-05-19T11:06:00.002-05:00

Howdy Y'all
Dad is now back at home.
The Dr's. continue to say he needs rest ,DUH :)
The shock treatments seem to be working for the moment to help jump start the pacemaker
and keep his heart beating ,but Dad really needs to be able to rest.
Unfortunately if Dad does not work there is no one to pay the bills .
So much wisdom and prayers are still needed.
Thank you all so much for your encouragement ,love ,
kind words and simply for reaching out it was both needed and appreciated.
I cannot ever thank you all enough for your support
it truly makes a huge difference in my life.

May you all receive blessings of joy,hope and peace today.
Until next time
Happy Trails

Prayer Request For My Dad

2011-05-15T23:30:00.003-05:00

Howdy Y'all

It seems like all I have done is ask for your prayers for family members
this past year.
Well here I am again .
My Dad will be admitted to the V.A. hospital in Dallas
early Monday morning for the week .
They are going to be monitoring his heart and administer
shock treatments again to jump start his heart .
It seems the pace maker is not doing the job they hoped it would do .
Long story short Dad still needs a new heart.
Thank you one and all who have been loving and patient with me this past year year as I blog on a rather random schedule.
My Dad loves to get mail so if you get a chance
please drop him a card ,note , postcard etc...
at the following address :

Hollis Lester
1849 CR 377
Van Alstyne,Tx.
75495

A very big thank you to all of you have stuck with me !
My Mom looks at least 20 years younger and for the first time in my entire life
she has a full head of hair :) My Mom has always had very thin ,wispy baby fine hair and than after the cancer treatments she went bald . Now a year later she has a full head of hair :0 !!!!!!!!!
WOW !!!!!!!!!
Thank you all so very much for your love,prayers,
good thoughts and support .

Until Next Time
Happy Trails

Big hugs from me to you :)

Happy Mothers Day

2011-05-08T00:12:00.002-05:00

To all those who are Motherly (kind and devoted to others )
I wish you a very blessed Mothers Day .
A day filled with many unexpected happy moments and special memories to last a life time !
Thank you to all of you who have held on to me this past year without letting go .
I am so thankful for your love,encouragement ,support and friendship .
Happy Mothers Day Y'all

Until we meet again
Happy Trails

Happy Comes In All Sizes

2011-05-06T12:50:00.006-05:00

Discover the small things
tucked in the corners
of every day .

Until next time
Happy Trails

Courage

2011-05-06T00:16:00.004-05:00

Courage is the capacity to hear
What others say is impossible
And Believe
You are the one
To make it happen !

Until Next Time
Happy Trails

Thoughts To Consider

2011-05-01T22:23:00.002-05:00

Live simply
love generously
care deeply
speak kindly
and trust in God
who loves us !

Inexhaustible Strength

2011-04-30T23:44:00.005-05:00

In the world you will have tribulation;
but be of good cheer ,
for I have overcome the world.
John 16:33

A joyful heart is
a normal result
of a heart
that is burning
with love.

Mother Teresa

We Love and miss you Ashley

2011-04-29T22:53:00.002-05:00

Howdy Y'all

As it turned out not all the news from Alabama was good news.
I received a prayer request from a cousin ,
the answer was not one that any parent wants to hear.
Ashley Harrison age 22 ,a Senior at the University of Alabama was off campus at a friends house to take shelter from the tornado that roared through Tuscaloosa .
The house and all inside were swept away
by the winds that lifted the house off it's slab foundation.
There was nothing left of the house or the street where it had been.
Searchers notified her parents late yesterday evening.
I tried to write this sooner but just didn't know how to share .
I cannot begin to tell them how much my heart aches for them
and all the others that are hurting after the storms.
Ashley was their baby girl and only child. She was so close to graduation.
It is a very sad time for so many across many states.
Her father simply encourages others to reach out and help those left behind in any way you can .
Thank you all for your prayers for Ashley's family ,friends,
and all those affected by the storms.

Ashley had a quote for her friends and family to use at her Graduation.

Some people come into your life
and go quickly
but some stay for a while
and leave footprints
on your heart forever
and you are never the same.

Thank you Ashley for leaving your footprints upon our hearts.

Until we meet again
Happy Trails

Praise Report

2011-04-29T09:44:00.002-05:00

Hi Y'all
Thank you for your prayers and good thoughts.
Hubby heard good news on the family front all are safe .
There is lots of property damage and there will be no power for several days
but they are all alive !
Praise God !
Please continue to pray for those who are still looking for family and friends.
The destruction these storms left behind will be overcome
but it is going to take a lot of help and time for everyone to get through this.
Again thank you all so very much .
Hugs from Texas

until next time
Happy Trails

What a week,Storms left us with ???

2011-04-29T00:09:00.006-05:00

Howdy Y'all

I'm sorry for being absent again .
We have had a really bad round of tornadoes in the southern states this week.
Earlier it was my parents and other family members affected by Spring storms.
At this time Hubby and I are still trying to find out about his family in Alabama .

Please pray for all those who have been affected by this round of storms.
Thank you all for hanging in there with me .
Until we meet again
Happy Trails

It's Always Easter

2011-04-24T11:51:00.004-05:00

It's always Easter in the hearts
Of those who share Christs love.
Upon his face the light of grace
Shines down from up above.

It's always Easter in the hearts
Of those who walk his way.
The cross of Calvary shines bright
And lights a path each day.

It's always Easter in the hearts
Of those who look and see
The resurrected king of Kings
Who lives for you and me.

By:Patricia Ann Emme

Happy Easter Y'all

2011-04-23T11:38:00.003-05:00

Howdy
I was able to sign in
without any problems .
Yahoo blogland here I come !
Now for some serious wishes to everyone
for a very Happy Easter Weekend .
Hugs from Texas to one and all .

Until next time
Happy Trails

Happy Saturday Y'all

2011-04-16T19:43:00.003-05:00

Hoppy Trails

Try Try Again

2011-04-12T11:58:00.007-05:00

Never acknowledge failure

Until you have made your last attempt;

And never make your last attempt

Until you have succeeded.

Happy Trails

Yahoo I Got to Log On :)

2011-04-10T00:24:00.004-05:00

Howdy Y'all I finally got to log on for a bit . Blogger says I do not have an account , well I beg your pardon ,But Yes I do !!!!!!!!! Than If that is not enough I have not been able to see my followers since January . When I click on comments it does not go to the sight ! Ugh :( Than to make matters worse the edit posts is not working . Please forgive my temper but I am running low on tolerance . I miss my blogging family and friends like crazy . Just remember I am still here and sending love and hugs to each and every one .

Until next time Happy Trails

Howdy Y'all

2011-04-05T16:55:00.003-05:00

Just thought I would hop by to let y'all know
Blogger is still not working properly.

Until next time
Happy Trails

A Tiny Bit Of Love

2011-04-03T10:59:00.003-05:00

Love is a fruit always in season,

and no limit is set,
Everyone can reach this love.
Perhaps only a smile,
A little visit,
bringing in a few coals,
Or simply the fact of building a fire for someone,
writing a letter ,
reading for someone,
finding a pair of shoes,
this is only a little bit,yes,
but a very tiny bit,
But it will be our love of God in action.

Mother Teresa

Our spiritual journeys are lived moment by moment,
not day by day or even
week by week.

Leslie Williams

Until Next Time Happy Trails

Howdy Y'all

2011-03-31T23:49:00.010-05:00

I've been busy working at my job as well as working on my family tree.

Hubby thinks that I should share this news with my fellow blogger friends
and so did I until I started having major problems with google again.

It seems that while I have renewed my domain name ,etc....
Google does not agree with me .
I do hope that this is not another on going issue
and we can all just be friends again without any interruptions.
Blessings to you one and all !
Love and hugs from Texas

Until we meet again Happy Trails

Spring Plays A Harp

2011-03-25T09:27:00.004-05:00

By:
Beulah L. Mueller

I opened my door this morning,
And saw Spring standing there.
Her dress was new; of emerald hue,
And sunshine was her hair.

Her eyes were skies of azure blue,
And she played upon a harp,
A symphony of woodland strains,
Led by a winging lark.

Happy Trails

Give Lavishly ! Live Abundantly

2011-03-24T11:43:00.004-05:00

The more you give,
the more you get
The more you laugh,
the less you fret

The more you do
unselfishly,
The more you live
abundantly

The more of everything you share,
the more you'll always have to spare
The more you love,
the more you'll find
That life is good
and friends are kind

For only what
We give away
Enriches us
From day to day.

Helen Steiner Rice

Until We Meet Again
Happy Trails

Beyond The Clouds

2011-03-22T23:44:00.001-05:00

Howdy Y'all

Have you ever felt like you have hit a brick wall in the middle of a project ?
You know the kind where the answer is on the tip of your tongue but it won't come out ! Or when you are on a roll than suddenly you see the clock and realize you have company arriving your a mess and the door bell is ringing .
Well that's kind of what life has been around our place the past few weeks.
I am not sure what happened recently with my post .
Hubby pointed out that only the brick wall image posted with out words oops .
So thank you to all those who were very polite about it .
Thank you to those who commented and a a great big hug to those who were concerned about me . Keep praying as I continue to juggle things in real life.
Big hugs to one and all :)
Thank you again for hanging in there with me !

Until next time
Happy Trails

Beyond The Clouds

Most of the battles
of life are won
by looking
beyond the clouds
to the sun,
And having
the patience
to wait for the day
when it comes out
and the clouds
float away !

By :
Helen Steiner Rice

Yabba Dabba Doo It's SpringTime !

2011-03-21T12:33:00.004-05:00

Howdy Y'all

I just love Spring !
It seems all the earth is waking up and stretching
to greet the new season with their very best Sunday
go to meeting attire .
The birds are singing happy tunes while building their nest.
Fruit trees are blossoming and best of all it's
barefoot time again :)

Happy Trails

Pippa's Song

The year's at the spring,
And day's at the morn;
Morning's at seven;
The hillside's dew - pearled;
The lark's on the wing;
The snail's on the thorn;
God's in His heaven -
All's right with the world.

Robert Browning

Spring Migration

By: Beverly McLoughland

Light turns green,
Signal's GO!
Feathered traffic
Starts to flow,

Revved up motors
On the wing
Long blue skyway
Home to spring.

Happy St.Patrick's Day Y'all

2011-03-17T10:24:00.002-05:00

Howdy

While I have a happy computer again
life has been filled with
unexpected happenings .
Please be patient as I learn to balance
between blogging and everyday life .

Happy Trails

Ireland Is The Land Of Love,
Legends,and Laughter

There are many ,many legends
about Saint Patrick's day,
About the Shamrock
and the Blarney
and the Leprechauns at play,
And that most delightful story
that God blessed
the Emerald isle
With the beauty of His goodness
and the sunshine of His smile,
And how a dear beloved Saint
taught the Irish about God
Just by showing them a Shamrock
that was grown on Erin's sod.
He told them of the Trinity,
the living Three in one,
The Holy Ghost,...the Father,
and his beloved Son.
And all these lovely legends
of the well-loved Irish race
Have given every Irishman
a very special place
Not only just in history
but in every body's heart,
For of this old earth's laughter,
the dearest finest part
is made of "smiling Irish eyes"
and mirth filled Irish jokes
And what a dull world this would be
without God's Irish folks.

Written by:
Helen Steiner Rice

Welcome Home Computer

2011-03-11T12:06:00.002-06:00

Howdy Y'all

Our computer is fully recovered
and back at home !

Looking forward to get getting caught up with everyone
in blog land as well as sorting through a few weeks of unread e-mails.
Yikes it has been weeks !
Have a beautiful day .
Until Next Time
Happy Trails

Our Computer Is Sick

2011-02-23T12:44:00.002-06:00

Howdy Y'all

It finally happened.
We had to call the Computer Doctor .
Computer Doctor said get here as fast as you can .
So my hubby unplugged the tangled cords and off we went .
Once we arrived and signed in with the Service /receptionist desk
we were given a number and told to wait.
After a while they took our computer and said to call back on Friday .
On Friday they will let us know when they can run some diagnostics .
I am not sure how often I will be able to check in or post
until we get our computer back .
Thank you all in advance for your understanding these past several weeks
that I have been very hit or miss with comments .
I miss you all already !
Take care now and remember
I'm sending happy thoughts your way .

Until next time
Happy Trails

Blue Monday - Bluejays

2011-02-21T14:25:00.009-06:00

Howdy Y'all

Happy Blue Monday !
If your a fan or a new visitor follow me as I head on over to check out some fabulous Blue Monday treasures.

http://smilingsally.blogspot.com/

This morning we awoke to the sound of spring .
Birds were chirping,tweeting,and a few were even squawking .
I tried to capture a photo but no one wanted to pose for the camera .
The two pictures below are from last year.
In the past we have never had blue jays hanging around for any length of time .
They would visit the birdbath one at a time and fly away when
anyone moved toward them.
Today there were two in the birdbath at the same time .
Instead of flying away they charged at me as if to attack ?
I only wanted to take a picture.
Next the crow got into the act and it didn't take long for me to understand
they wanted to be left alone .
No paparazis today !
So I have watched from a safe distance waiting until the coast is clear .
Perhaps tomorrow they will be more photo friendly .
Thank you all so much for visiting today .
I am still having lots of blogger /google problems so please be patient
and as soon as I can
I will saddle up and visit you .
Thank you Smiling Sally for hosting Blue Monday !

Until We Meet Again
Happy Trails

Faith Looks Past The Known

2011-02-20T23:46:00.004-06:00

Faith is daring the soul
to go beyond
what the eyes
can see.

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for,
the evidence of things not seen.
Hebrews 11:1

Until Next Time
Happy Trails

Happy Pink Saturday #4

2011-02-19T23:51:00.003-06:00

Howdy Y'all

Happy Belated Pink Saturday :)
I'm running behind due to blogger and google problems.
It seems they think I am not following anyone or being followed .
Well here I am at the Midnight hour proving
there are still computer errors as well as human .
Blessings to one and all .
Thank you for being here for me !
Hugs from Texas
Don't forget to check out Beverly at :

http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/

Let Us Go Back

To the simpler times and better things.
Let us retrace our steps
From our greed- born bickering's
back to quietness
Of plain ,good friendliness.

Let us go back
To the old roads of beauty's quest.
Let us again find joy
In the fields and the woods , possessed
By the thrill of the Spring,
and the summer wandering.

Let us go back
To old fashioned content,our wealth
Found in garden nooks ,
And beneath home roofs.
Let the health
Of the trees and the grass be ours ,
As the seasons pass.

By:
Thomas Curtis Clark

Until we meet again
Happy Trails

Postcard Friendship Friday # 51

2011-02-18T18:40:00.002-06:00

Howdy Y'all

Welcome to Postcard Friendship Friday !
I was just about to saddle up and ride over to visit Beth
at "The Best Hearts Are Crunchy "
come on and ride with me I love company.

http://thebestheartsarecrunchy.blogspot.com

Home
is where the Heart is.
Lie it east -or lie it west;
And my heart is with the dear ones
In the old
Home
nest .

Until Next Time
Happy Trails

Guest Heart Thursday #45

2011-02-17T10:50:00.008-06:00

Howdy Y'all

It's time to round up our hearts for Miss Clytie .
If you are new to this unique round up follow me over to
Random Hearts for a visit and you'll soon understand
how much fun rounding up hearts with Miss Clytie can be :)

http://clytie-randomhearts.blogspot.com/

Found in my Lantana

Sunshine Heart :)

The Sunshine Shop

The sunshine shop is stocked with every kind of sun,
With happiness and bliss and gladness and plain fun.
You take your choice; and as for payment , why it's free!
This sunshine selling is as simple as can be!
You just take all the sunshine you can carry ,
And no one asks for payment when you go.
The sunshine shop is just around the corner
Perhaps this corner here- you never know !

Mary Carolyn Davies

Until Next Time
Happy Trails

Laugh With Me

2011-02-15T09:24:00.005-06:00

Laughter is release ,and so
Let laughter have it's way;
We grown folk need our laughter
As children need their play.

Laughter is as precious as
the gold we ever seek;
It clears the brain of misty clouds;
It is tonic to the weak.

Laughter is a beauty aid;
It smooths out lines of care.
Add laughter to your daily "must"
Of work and food and prayer.

Olive Lair Smith

Laughter is the sun that drives
Winter from the human face.

Victor Hugo

Until next time
Happy Trails

Blue Monday

2011-02-14T00:02:00.008-06:00

Howdy Y'all

It's Monday and you know what that means
it's time to visit Sally.
Saddle up gang and lets get going to help Sally celebrate .

http://smilingsally.blogspot.com/

I must confess at first I thought Valentines Day oh no I'll never find a card with blue !
Boy was I wrong after finding these sweet cards I came to realize
they are over flowing with beautiful shades of blue .
Thank you Sally for the opportunity to see the sweet variety of blues :)

Hello Sugar

You "Bowl"
me over .

You bet your
BOOTS
I want you
for my
Valentine !

Until Next Time
Happy Trails

Attention Followers

2011-02-13T21:04:00.003-06:00

Howdy Y'all

Just wanted to wish
one and all
a very special Valentines .

Until Next Time
Happy Trails

Pink Saturday # 4 - To My Valentine

2011-02-12T12:17:00.011-06:00

Howdy Y'all

Welcome to Pink Saturday :)
To join
Follow me over to see Beverly at:

http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/

Now a word to the wise set aside some time to go and visit a blogger named Ginny.
I am so blessed to have come across her recently or perhaps it was the other way around . Ginny is a must visit while your out and about this weekend .

http://ginny-letyourlightshine.blogspot.com/

What Is A Valentine ?

A valentine is many things...
A token of sweet love,
A gracious way to tell someone
The things you're dreaming of .

It is a sentiment expressed
In a serious mood or gay
To lover,relative,or friend
Those things you'd like to say.

It is a messenger that spans
The barrier of space
And makes a distant loved one feel
As near as face-to-face.

What , really is a Valentine ?
No words will quite suffice,
Except to say it's ,many things
And all of them are nice .

Written By :
Nadine Brothers Lybarger

Happy Pink Saturday
May your Valentines Day be blessed with joy.
Until we meet again
Happy Trails

Postcard Friendship Friday #50

2011-02-11T15:59:00.006-06:00

Howdy

Today Beth is celebrating her 50th Postcard Friendship Friday !
Congratulations Beth and thank you for being such an awesome
hostess to one and all .
If you are new here or just want to visit Beth with me
saddle up and we'll have some fun.

http://thebestheartsarecrunchy.blogspot.com/

St.Valentine
Greets You

Tis pleasant to think of hearts
kind and true,
and that is the reason I'm
thinking of you .

Until we meet again
Happy Trails

Guest Heart Thursday #44

2011-02-10T10:05:00.013-06:00

Howdy Pardner

Today is Guest Heart Thursday
with the amazing Miss Clytie .
So Y'all saddle up and help me
round up some hearts for
the awesome Miss Clytie
at Random Hearts !

http://clytie-randomhearts.blogspot.com/

This serious feller has spotted something unusual on the ground .
While he is staring at a strange red object on the ground
I began to take a closer look at him :)

This handsome feller
is wearing a majestic heart on his curious face.

Well now it seems that strange red object that had him so curious
is a runaway balloon with heart of course .

A little treat for those of us
who found ourselves snowed in last week .
Proof that sometimes snow happens even in Texas .

Last but not least a belated cupcake
I had planned to share last week .
Thank you all for visiting today I do love company .
Well I guess it's time to be heading out to the blog range
where random hearts are waiting to be discovered
or perhaps they are waiting to take us by surprise .

May your hearts be filled
with hope,joy,love,and peace !

Until we meet again
Happy Trails

Reach For the Stars !

2011-02-10T00:47:00.007-06:00

Ideals are like the stars;
You will not succeed
In touching them with your hands,
But like the seafaring man on
The desert of waters,
You choose them as your guides,
And following them ,
You reach your destiny.

Carl Schurz

Until we meet again
Happy Trails

Your All Invited

2011-02-08T16:48:00.005-06:00

Howdy Y'all

Wow you'll never believe this ,well actually those who know me will :)
Two years ago today I dove head first into Blogland.
I had no idea what a blog was or what it was suppose to be about .
Not a clue as to how to go about creating one.
When low and behold a friend of mine e-mailed me
that she was going to give this blogging thing a go .
My son thought I should try blogging and share some of the boxes of quotes,thoughts,sayings and assorted piles of paper I had saved over the years.
After all I was suppose to be downsizing my life :)
Thus began my journey into a sometimes happy ,oft times scary ,
and all the time wonderful adventure called blogging .
Thank you to all of you who have followed me on this amazing journey .
If anyone who knew me two years ago told me I would be sitting in front of the computer on purpose I would have not believed them for a second.
It took me a long time to realize I could have follower's ,leave comments,
and all the other fabulous things one learns along the way.
The most incredible experiences have happened due to blogging ,
the making of friendships,learning new things and creating
beautiful memories for always .
Thank you all so much for making my life better every day !
Please join me as I count my blogging blessings :)
Blessings of happiness and peace to you all.

Until Next Time
Happy Trails

Beginning

2011-02-08T11:56:00.002-06:00

The hardest job of all it seems is just to get a start;
I'm sure of all we have to do, this is the toughest part.
We often take our good old time and idle hours away,
Forgetting that we'll not succeed,with hands that only play.

Beginning is a trying test and one we all defy ...
We never move a single step by only standing by;
The fellow who is up and gone is halfway up the hill.
While we are planning what we'll do, we're only standing still.

The quickest way to win the prize is soon to find your place;
"Tis sure we'll only reach the goal by getting in the race.
You cannot wait for someone else ... you must be there yourself;
That knowledge doesn't mean a thing that's stored upon your shelf.

The present is your chance to do, and not some other time...
the longer that you wait to start the tougher is the climb.
Beginning is your highest step for when you've once begun
You'll find the job you dreaded so is already halfway done.

By: Garnett Ann Schultz

Until Next Time
Happy Trails

Blue Monday

2011-02-07T15:32:00.006-06:00

Howdy Y'all

It's Time to visit Smiling Sally.
What a great way to start the week !
Come on along and follow me to :

http://smilingsally.blogspot.com/

While doing some deep cleaning earlier today
I noticed our Ernie cookie jar had a touch of blue .
It's strange how you can be around an item and suddenly
notice something that had long been over looked .
This was what happened with Ernie the cookie jar.
I climbed up to the top of the step ladder
to get some things down from the upper kitchen cabinets
when Ernie with his blue stripe shirt caught my attention :)
Happy Blue Monday everyone .

Until Next Time
Happy Trails

Unexpected Blessings

2011-02-05T13:00:00.003-06:00

Sometimes
when we least expect it,
A small cross
proves a lovely crown.

Louisa May Alcott

Howdy Y'all

After 80 plus hours of below freezing temperatures we are thawed out .
Electricity is back on without rolling brown outs .
It almost looks like nothing happened except for the broken tree branches .
There are still a few patches of snow and ice .
We seem to be back online without delays ,
busted water mains have been repaired .
It was most unusual for us to get this kind of weather .
I am thankful for the beauty of the snow ,but happy to be back online ,with heat,
water,and all those other wonderful privileges I often take for granted.
I hope everyone is having a fabulous weekend,I am looking froward to catching up
in the week ahead .

Until Next Time
Happy Trails

Happy Groundhog Day

2011-02-02T13:25:00.004-06:00

Howdy Y'all

Wow we have had a bit of winter weather
and with it came power outages.
This caused me to miss out on commenting
as well as posting recently .
I hope everyone is well wherever you may live.
Blessings of joy to one and all !

Until Next Time
Happy Trails

Blue Monday - Rhinestone Butterfly

2011-01-31T20:51:00.007-06:00

Howdy Y'all

Happy Blue Monday
Hope you enjoy my Blue Find :)
If this is your first Blue Monday come on and follow me over to Smiling Sally's !

http://smilingsally.blogspot.com/

This is a special pin my Maternal Granny once wore.
When I was a little girl I loved to see my Granny get ready for work .
She would arise early get her morning chores taken care of,cook breakfast ,clean up than take her bath ,fix her hair,makeup ,iron her clothes, shine her shoes, get dressed ,go next door to check on her Mother aka my Great Grandmother Clark
and than return to complete assorted tasks.
Next came the daily assignments to family members and last but not least she would choose her pin for the day . It was such a wonderful experience to watch her choose with care which pin to wear .
If she were going to put up stock than it was something simple that would not get damaged ,if she were going to work the sales counter or back in the pharmacy she would choose something elegant such as the butterfly .
For 25 years my Grandmother worked for the Sooner Drug Store in a small
southern Oklahoma town,but you might have thought she was famous
the way she presented herself for work each day.
Granny taught me the way you go to work is as important as the way you work.
My Granny believed in doing your best no matter what your task might be .
Thank you for allowing me to share with you today .

Until Next Time
Happy Trails

Have You Smiled Lately ?

2011-01-30T14:13:00.004-06:00

A smile can be as contagious as a yawn,
and remembered more fondly when it's gone.

Until Next Time
Happy Trails

Pink Saturday Post #4

2011-01-29T00:03:00.008-06:00

Howdy Y'all
Happy Pink Saturday to you :)

It's time to celebrate the color Pink with Miss Beverly .
Come on along and lets check out some
pink of perfection posts !

http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/

While you are out and about today you must stop in and say Howdy to Bella .
She has a blog that is named after one of my favorite authors , Alexandra Stoddard.
It is called "The Art Of Living Beautifully "
Her Pink Post also captured my heart .
She is sharing some gorgeous Pink Tulips for Pink Saturday :)
so check out Bella at :

http://beautydoesmatter.blogspot.com/

You can complain because the rosebuds have thorns ...
Or you can rejoice because the thorns have roses.

It's funny but if you stop to think about it
there are two sides to look at .
You can see things in a positive way or a negative .
The choice is ours to make .
It is my sincere hope that you will choose
to look for roses
during the thorny times of life .

Until next time
Happy Trails

Postcard Friendship Friday #48

2011-01-28T13:41:00.007-06:00

Howdy Y'all

I would like to invite you to join me as I visit Beth
for Postcard Friendship Friday .

http://thebestheartsarecrunchy.blogspot.com/

The following is a postcard that was a premium offered in
Kellogg's cereal packages .
There were several more offered in this series .
A special album could also be purchased for your collection .
Note at the end Kellogg's encouraged kids to feed their own dog
Grow -Pup .

P.S.
If anyone has any information about the artist Jack Murray
or any of the other cards in this series please feel free to share .
I really would love to know more about them !
Thank you .

Until Next Time
Happy Trails

Guest Heart Thursday #42

2011-01-27T20:23:00.011-06:00

Howdy Y'all

Oh my I'm late,I'm late ,I'm really ,truly late
for a most important date.
How fortunate Miss Clytie is such a gracious hostess :)
Come on and join the fun of sharing your heart !
It is so easy just follow me over to Random Heart Finds.

http://clytie-randomhearts.blogspot.com/

I must give you a little warning
once you visit Clytie you'll discover
hearts just naturally find you !

Like today I was minding my own business and pondering
over what kind of heart I could find when out of the blue it came to me !
I use to make heart shaped cup cakes all the time .
Somehow I got out of the habit of doing this .

(Note to self must make heart shaped cupcakes and pass some love around .)

Paper hearts at the Heart Dr.s office got to love a Dr. with a sense of humor ,
Well at least his receptionist who has talent and humor to spare :)

Just in case you might not know I heart all you awesome followers,visitor's ,
and even those who lurk now and again leaving an anonymous comment for me :)
Thank you one and all for tagging along with me .

Until next time
Happy Trails

Bloom Where Your Planted

2011-01-26T10:31:00.006-06:00

Howdy Y'all

Have you ever felt yourself looking at others
and wondering why you are different ?
Have you ever felt alone because you are not like
the others ?
If you have than remember we cannot all be the same
for if we were all yellow tulips
there would be no red tulip .
Embrace who you are and bloom where you are planted !
Each of us has a unique purpose .
Have a blessed day .

Until Next Time
Happy Trails

Try

Set your sights above your head
And always keep them high.
And don't allow it to be said
You ever failed to try.

For trying is the all of life
And if you struggle so
That you are always in strife,
You'll high and higher go.

And as you face life's rugged hill,
Keep climbing for the top.
And if you ever reach it,still
You can't be called a flop.

Yes, always try to do your best
And don't sit down crying.
No one can say he's no success
Who goes through life, trying.

By: Wesley Yonts

My Daily Creed

2011-01-25T13:35:00.005-06:00

Let me be a little kinder,
Let me be a little blinder
To the faults of those about me.
Let me praise a little more,
Let me be, when I am weary,
Just a little bit more cherry.
Let me serve a little better
Those I am striving for.

Let me be a little braver
When temptations bid me waver,
Let me strive a little harder
To be all that I should be .
Let me be a little meeker
With the brother that is weaker,
Let me think more of my neighbor
And a little less of myself.

Author Unknown

Until we meet again
Happy Trails

Blue Monday

2011-01-24T00:00:00.008-06:00

Howdy Y'all

Welcome to Blue Monday
Today everyone has a case of the Blues.
Not the kind that make you sad , instead
it's the kind that make you smile.
Our lovely hostess is Sally .
Come on along with me and visit for a spell .
You'll be glad you did.

http://smilingsally.blogspot.com/

Well here I go again
This little cutie is the same one I shared last Saturday
in all her pink glory ,
as it turns out she is partial to blue as well .
For certain occasions.
Such as not wanting to clash with new baby sister.

Oh my and than there was here favorite animal the giraffe
and her pink just would not do it had to be blue.
Only you cannot see her sweet blue sun dress with matching blue jacket .
Yes she is all girl :)

Last but not least she shocked us all with a request for Blue wheels
to show off her pink as well as her blue !

Now it is a good thing I am not a grandmother just yet :)
Thank you all for dropping by I hope you had a good time and will
come back again ,just remember the blog door is always open so come on in !

Until Next Time
Happy Trails

Give What You Can

2011-01-23T12:33:00.002-06:00

It may be just a trifling bit
That you may have to give,
But give it, for someone else
It may mean hope to live!

Give what you can, although it may
Seem to small to bestow,
No gift is measured by its size,
How well the needy know!
A wise man said "The only wealth
We have is what we share."
Then give. Who knows,your gift may be
An answer to a prayer!

Esther Nilsson

Until Next Time
Happy Trails

Pink Saturday Post # 3

2011-01-22T00:23:00.013-06:00

Howdy Y'all

It's time to party with Beverly .
The best Pink Party Hostess in all
blogland !
Come on along and join in on the fun.

http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/

Recently I visited a sweet lady by the name of Charlotte by way of Pink Saturday :)
She has a really delightful blog you'll enjoy visiting . Don't forget to tell her I said Howdy !

you can visit her at : http://char72.wordpress.com/

I was going through photos I had saved on the computer from family members
this week and stopped in my tracks at the realization that my sweet cousin
has three daughters and in every photo they are all wearing pink !

This little one is the newest addition she arrived in the midst of the holiday season.
Just in time to celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas with her two big sisters.

Next we have the one in the middle and she is 100% Pink .
A sweet little sister and a loving big sister these days .

Now for the oldest who recently graduated High School
and went straight to cosmetology school .
Already in her second semester at the local community college as well.
Somehow she holds down a part time job. A real go getter.
It is really strange to see her dark hair as she began as a sweet little
Blond bundle just like her baby sisters.
She is dear to my heart
and gorgeous no matter what she does with her hair.

Now I have tons of other photos but narrowed it down
to the three above
and in all of them these girls are wearing pink !
Thank you all so much for visiting and indulging me
as I shared these cute pink sweeties .

The world is more beautiful
when you hold hands and walk together.

Until Next Time
Happy Trails

Postcard Friendship Friday # 47

2011-01-21T15:26:00.008-06:00

Howdy

Today is Postcard Friendship Friday !
Our hostess Beth has called us together
to celebrate all things postal .
Come on along and join the fun .
Her blog is called :
The Best Hearts Are Crunchy

http://thebestheartsarecrunchy.blogspot.com/

Today I am sharing
a few light hearted post cards.

Until next time
Happy Trails

Without Limits

2011-01-21T01:11:00.005-06:00

Howdy Y'all

It's that time of January when some of us
are over come with cabin fever.
We see only the winter before us.
Often forgetting Spring is yet to come
in all it's fragrant glory .
Let us take a moment to remind ourselves that
the best of life begins each new day .
No mistakes just a fresh clean start.
A chance to exercise our faith that good happens .
We will weather the storms of life
whatever they may be .

Until next time
Happy Trails

Smile For Me

2011-01-20T22:50:00.005-06:00

If you did not start your day with a smile ,
it's not to late to start practicing for tomorrow.

Until next time
Happy Trails

Guest Heart Thursdsy #41

2011-01-20T14:01:00.019-06:00

Howdy Y'all
Today is Guest Heart Thursday
at Found A Heart !
If you enjoy hearts,or meeting other bloggers
than come on along with me
and let's visit Clytie at :
http://clytie-randomhearts.blogspot.com/

The heart above arrived
in the mail yesterday :)
It was sent by a very special lady .
To see more of her fabulous
recycled He"Art" treasures
go to
http://clytie-randomheartwork.blogspot.com/

Next I came across the images below :)
they were two much fun not to share.

The following two photos are very special shared by a cousin.
Her Mother passed away in December.
The first photo is one she and siblings left at the cemetery as they said farewell .
The second photo greeted them as they arrived back at the their family home
just after the service .

If you have found a heart,painted,created,sculpted,sketched,
sewn,purchased ,than please join in the fun and share your found heart .
Clytie leaves her invitation open from Thursady until Sunday which leaves
plenty of time to join in on the joy of random heart finds.

Until next time
Happy Trails

True Story

2011-01-18T21:44:00.002-06:00

Howdy Y'all

While traveling around the virtual world I came across this image.
I was reminded of an incident that happened so I saved it .
Now for the life of me I can't remember where this image came from
so my sincere thank you to the person who shared this great image and
my apologies for forgetting to make a note to give you credit .
Now on to the point of saving this image.
Once upon a time hubby and I lived in an old farm house
in the middle of a corn field .
It had been a rainy summer and the flies were terrible .
So I got a bright idea to hang fly paper just inside the back porch
which also served as our front door .
You took two steps up and there you were inside a covered porch .
The fly paper was great until Hubby came home after dark .
There was a light summer breeze ,just enough that the fly paper caught hubby
as he stepped inside the door .
You never heard such an awful racket nor saw such a funny sight .
I heard him holler before I turned on the back porch light
to see what the ruckus was all about .
I sort of knew in an instant what might have happened :)
Sure enough there was hubby trying to swat off the fly paper in the dark,
which was now stuck to the top of his head .
It took some fancy talking to calm him down and cut the fly paper strip away from the top of his head but I got it done !
I just about wet my shorts from trying not to laugh out loud.
To this day I can't look at fly paper without laughing out loud and thinking
of the surprise hubby and I got one summer evening .
Thank you all so much for humoring me .

Until next time
Happy Trails

Blue Monday - Board Games

2011-01-17T11:10:00.006-06:00

Howdy Y'all

Today is a great day because it's Blue Monday .
Sally a really sweet lady throws a party each Monday .
A very special party where we are encouraged
to share our blues .
So come on y'all lets party !

It's easy to get there just use the following address

http://smilingsally.blogspot.com/

Monday can be a dreary sort of day
when the weather is out of sorts.
Whenever the weather keeps us indoors
we enjoy playing board games.
Until Smiling Sally came along I had not noticed
most of our games come in the color Blue .
Our playing cards come in a blue and white box,
our favorite game of Scrabble has lots of Blue .
While we have a few other board games I could share
I am ready to pay Blue Monday friends a visit .
So come on along with me and we'll have some fun !

May your skies be Blue
Until next time
Happy Trails

P.S.
Thank you Sally
you throw a great party !

Keep It Going

2011-01-16T22:19:00.002-06:00

A good deed is never lost;
he who sows courtesy, reaps friendship;
and he who plants kindness ,
gathers love.

Author Unknown

Until next time
Happy Trails

Pink Saturday Post #2

2011-01-15T18:53:00.010-06:00

Oh my where did the week go to ?
It is time to visit Beverly at
How Sweet The Sound !
Each Saturday she throws an awesome party
to celebrate the color pink :)
So come on along and join the fun .

http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com

Today I was excited as all get out
until blogger and I had issues .
Well needless to say blogger was ahead for the most part ,
but in the end I won !

Once again we had a cloudy ,overcast rainy Saturday.
Please note that I tried to post some passionate pink images
but after a day of battling with google and blogger
I started dreaming of a quiet walk on the beach at sunset .
So come on along with me and share a pleasant evening walking
along the shore listening to the waves roll in
as we giggle and share our dreams for Spring .
Thank you one and all for your understanding today .
Blogging friends are the best !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
May you all have a blessed pink Saturday .

Until next time
Happy Trails

Post Card Friendship Friday # 46

2011-01-14T12:24:00.007-06:00

Howdy Y'all

It's Friday and that means it's time to visit Beth :)
Yippee !!!!! Come on along and follow me
to The Best Hearts Are Crunchy !

http://thebestheartsarecrunchy.blogspot.com/

While going through a miscellaneous box
at my Moms last January
I came across a large yellow envelope labeled
scrapbook stuff to use.
Well of course I had to peek inside and what I found
were some odds and ends of items that had already been used .
The back of these still had red lace,ribbon
and scrapbook paper glued to them !
I tried to get the embellishments off but made a mess instead .
Anyway here are two of the images I tried to clean up .
Enjoy and have a very happy Postcard Friendship Friday .

Until we meet again
Happy Trails

Guest Heart Thursday #40

2011-01-13T13:30:00.002-06:00

Howdy Y'all

While this may not qualify as a found heart
I did recently find this sweetheart planter.
A precious treasure I thought had been lost forever.
Instead it had been packed in a miss-labeled box during our last move .
Imagine my joy when I opened this box to find one thing
and found a missing treasure instead ?
Perhaps someday I'll share her story but for now I must be off.
So come on along with me and enjoy more random heart finds .

Click on the post title or use the following

http://clytie-randomhearts.blogspot.com/

Thank you Clytie for opening my eyes to the joy of Random Heart Finds !
They say when you are ready for a thing it finds you :)

Until next time
Happy Trails

Our Friendship Account

2011-01-12T16:48:00.004-06:00

Howdy Y'all

Today I was thinking about accounts .
How wise it is to build up an account with deposits .
Before we make any withdrawals ,
We need something in the account to draw upon.
It seems to me this is also important with friendships.
Remember to make deposits of encouragement,kindness ,love and respect
before you make withdrawal requests from your friendship accounts.
Someday you may find yourself in a bind
with need of a little help from your friendship accounts.
Well there you have my thought for the day .

Until next time
Happy Trails

Blue Monday - A Blue Plate Special Friend

2011-01-10T12:05:00.007-06:00

Howdy Y'all

Today I would like to invite you all to visit
a lovely lady by the name of Sally.
Sally is our hostess for Blue Monday .
A special way to share the color blue .
Come along and join the fun.
Simply click on post title or use the following address.

http://smilingsally.blogspot.com/

My blue find for today is a lovely plate
that once belonged to my hubby's Maternal Grandmother .
Mildred was her name , her grandchildren called her Dommie.
A beautiful woman inside and out ,a tall slender lady she could do the splits,
canned her jams,jellies, and took care of the family laundry.
Mildred was still a ball of fire at the age of 90 .

At the time it was unknown why a single plate was saved
when Mildred moved from Amarillo,Texas
to live with her Daughter and grandchildren in Dallas .
When Hubby and I got married Dommie gave me the plate
and shared her secret :)
Now you must promise not to tell anyone outside blogland .
The reason for the single plate is that she was having a bad day
and a dear friend gave her the plate to use to cheer herself up
whenever she was feeling blue , it was just
a simple reminder of how much her friend loved her
and to remember that other people loved her too.
Dommie had lost her husband who had also been her best friend ,
her life changed in that moment from the known to the unknown.
Dommie could talk for hours about her Clarey .
Clarey and Mildred lived a very full adventurous life .
Eventually they had a child and settled down ,
than came grandchildren four new adventures to enjoy .
My hubby being the youngest grandchild
was to young to really remember very much
other than family stories of his Poppy .
My wish today is for us all to have
A Blue Plate Special friend !

Thank you Sally for hosting Blue Monday !

Until we meet again
Happy Trails

Weather Alert ???

2011-01-09T11:19:00.006-06:00

Howdy Y'all

It is not too often that we get weather alerts scrolling across the screen with the words rain turning to ice turning to snow ??????????
I thought it must be a mistake so I changed the station and there it was again.
Take precautions for below freezing temperatures .Wintry mix expected this afternoon into the over night .Hmmmmmmmmmm ?
Guess it's time to make a batch of Cocoa mix !

Face your deficiencies and acknowledge them,
but do not let them master you .
Let them teach you patience,sweetness,insight.
When we do the best we can, we never know
what miracle is wrought in our own life,
or in the life of another.

Helen Keller

Blessings of joy
Until we meet again
Happy Trails

My First Pink Saturday

2011-01-08T14:03:00.013-06:00

Howdy Y'all
A special thank you to Beverly over at
How Sweet The Sound.
Beverly offers up a perfect way to dust off
burdens and cares that often carry over into the weekend .
So come on along and follow me
to take a closer look at some Pinkies
as they gather and share their passion for blessing others .

As you may have guessed I have got the flower bed blues .
It seems that no matter how many times I go outside to look around
my floral friends are still sleeping beneath their brown earth covered blankets.
With nothing left to do but dream about the lovely pink blossoms
it is a great time to look over a vintage catalog or two.
I pull them out in the winter when I get those mean flower bed blues !
Pull up a comfy chair ,please help yourself to a warm cup of tea and
dream of pretty pink geraniums, roses,tulips and
other happy pink colored beauties with me .

Thank you for dropping by today .
I enjoyed your company and hope to see you
come back again real soon !

Wishing one and all
Blessings of Pink Happiness !

Until We Meet Again
Happy Trails

Smile Y'all Saturday Is Here !

2011-01-08T10:16:00.005-06:00

Life is a gift to be used every day,
Not to be smothered and hidden away.
It isn't a thing to be stored in the chest
Where you gather your keepsakes and
treasure your best.
It isn't a joy to be sipped now and then
And promptly put back in a dark place again.

Life is a gift that the humblest may boast of
And one that the humblest may well make the
most of.

Get out and live it each hour of the day,
Wear it and use it as much as you may.
Don't keep it in niches and corners and grooves,
You'll find that in service its beauty improves.

Edgar A. Guest

Until Next Time
Happy Trails

Postcard Friendship Friday #45

2011-01-07T10:51:00.010-06:00

Howdy Y'all
It's Postcard Friendship Friday with Beth .
You can visit her by going over to :
The Best Hearts Are Crunchy

http://thebestheartsarecrunchy.blogspot.com/

I really can't give you any background information
as this card is stuck to the black paper it was glued to
many years ago .
The paper is also very brittle .
I am thinking that my great grandmother
used what should have been a photo album for her scrapbook.
The paper is black and thick but also very fragile to the touch.
It crumbles in your hands.
I am trying to save as much as I can.
I hope you enjoy the image and sentiment just the same.
Happy Postcard Friendship Friday to everyone.

If today was your first visit please take a moment
and visit Beth for some fabulous postcard fun.
Have a super weekend .

Until next time
Happy Trails

Guest Heart Thursday #39

2011-01-06T18:15:00.008-06:00

Howdy Y'all
It's time to visit Clytie over at Random Hearts !
If you love hearts and the random finding of them than
head on over and pay Clytie a little visit.
Just click on the post title or use the following address:

http://clytie-randomhearts.blogspot.com/

The World Has Need Of You

By: Evelyn Whitell

If it's ever so small a part you take,
The world has need of you .
Be it big or little the effort you make ,
The world has need of you .
If it's only a thought you give by the way,
If it's only Love's word you pause to say,
It's a part that nobody else can play,
So the world has need of you .

By your smile you can change another's life;
The world has need of you .
By a word you can bring peace out of strife;
The world has need of you .
Then lift your head and never say die;
Count every blessing, stop every sigh.
Get busy... don't let a chance slip by,
For the world has need of you .

Until we meet again
Happy Trails