Morning Thoughts

Bitter cold
like 10 degrees on the deck
but clear and sun beginning to shine.

Do you ever have special words keep playing in my mind?
Through the night these
words kept going through my mind
"teach your children well."

Many special scriptures on these words.

Yes, teach them well and even if they stray
for a season
they will return.

Not the exact words
but words I believe
and tried to practice and I smile
as my children do well and now grandchildren
even if occasionally someone forgets
I know this has been taught to them
and hopefully they are passing on
for when you see this practiced
it is a joy to your heart.

In my growing up years I never received many gifts
and my children received so many in their growing up years.
I always stressed to say thank you or send a note.

Yesterday was a busy day with many errands
One to correct my clipping on hair for 8 weeks.
Was so pleased with the outcome and on a trip to the grocery
had someone stop me and compliment my hair.
This made me smile as I soon received another.

A trip to the hospital for the dreaded MRI - brain scan.
An excellent new doctor and this is to make sure nothing else is
going on but inflammatory problem causing balance issues.  
Needless to say I will be pleased when I hear the results.

A new day
sun is shining,
so much to be thankful for
on this journey of life
and may I never forget
to be thankful for much....

Forwarding To Family

It is easier for me to forward these images
to children and grandchildren
using my journal
then EMail.

Ice has finally melted
but still very cold and a light rain falling.

Today looking out
the window...

Beautiful But Treacherous and Recipe

Early morning and ice sparkles cover everything.
Looks beautiful
and I will not be venturing out today.

I did not wait for pie to cool
before cutting a slice.
It is so good.
3 slices ate yesterday :)

Recipe - French Coconut Pie

1 1/2 cups coconut
1/2 cup milk poured over it to soak 10 minutes
then drain and add enough milk to make 1/2 cup

2 beaten large eggs
1 cup sugar
1 stick of softened butter

whip all together and add 1/2 tsp vinegar

pour in pie shell
and bake 350 degrees
45- 60 minutes

This is so easy
and so good
if you like coconut....

Homebound So Nice and I Came Across The Way It Was

Another good day to stay inside.
Birds flocking to the feeders and must bundle up
and make another trip to refill.

White bean chili is simmering.
French coconut pie in the oven...

Very little holiday decorating except with Poinsettia's, my old berry tree
and my special very old Angel.

Recipe project, address book that scans over 50 years are on the big table
and will send a very few cards this year.

Going through items in storage room I came across this family picture.
It is a beautiful picture and
when compared to my journey over the last almost 40 years this was a short
time.
Now I can smile at this image and the way it was.
 I view my children at a different age, one woman whose lifestyle has changed dramatically
for the best and someone who at this time is almost a total stranger.

On this cold
Saturday morning
with music playing, chili simmering, pie in the oven and many projects to keep me occupied
I have to say
"life is good."

A Memory At Midnight

Up at midnight
checking weather
on computer
and came across
my youngest daughter's
sharing in the past.

It makes me smile
and brings back so many memories.

Now when I pull down my long gravel drive
or look out the front windows of this cottage,
 in the distance
I see the old farm house.

Sharing in case some who visit me
might not have read....

My Jamie,
thank you....


http://blondemomblog.com/20ll/09/15/i-come-from

Changing Quickly

Yesterday it was in the 70's
I sat on the deck, looked up at the sun
and enjoyed my lunch

Callie was barking and I
glanced down to the terrace and there was a young snake sunning.

Early this morning headed to town as it is predicted
temperature will drop all day.
70 degrees as I head to market for Kefir,
a few more items I might need in the next few days,
batteries and cat litter for icy steps....

Wood steps may be ice covered in the morning
 makes me uncomfortable and I usually go through
the garage to refill bird feeders.

Rain all day and at the moment 38 degrees.
Christmas cactus purchased last year
looks cheerful as it is beginning to bloom.

Looking forward to quiet time for a few days
and hopefully all will be well.....

It Took A Number Of Days

It took
3 days preparing for Thanksgiving
and 3 days to put things back in order.
Refrigerator contents now back to normal,
freezer has a 1/2 dozen containers of turkey
to be used for White Bean Chili on a cold day
and maybe make some turkey salad for a sandwich
another time.
Made another Pumpkin pie yesterday and wonder
why I only make it at this time of year.
It is so healthy and tasty
and this one is for me alone.

Seemed I prepared and awaited some of my children,
grandchildren and guest on a nonstop agenda
almost like I was on speed and also had several sleepless nights.
Remember the calls from children saying
"slow down".
I seemed more excited this time for those that arrived
then in the past
it may be that I know there are not many more years of this happening for me.
I might add, Callie was so excited also
and when everyone left it seemed she wanted to sleep forever...

Everything was perfect, (except for those that were missing)  all happy and it was great seeing
dozens of pictures from over the ocean and sharing so much with her grandma.

Even a cooking class was taken in that far away land.

They arrived in summer clothes and quickly were wearing
Winter clothes

I wondered about luggage
and was informed - like my son shared
none was taken.  Just a backpack with minimal items.
Asked about laundry and told they rinsed things in the sink.
Now all of this impressed me
as these young people are use to a whole lot...
Luggage purchased in that land over the ocean
 to bring back a number of gifts.
Was almost envious of the scarves my little granddaughter's received.
Then I was presented with a beautiful blue and while china box
to add next to one similar my son sent me for my birthday.

So life by the woods at this time is
continuing at a slower pace
by one who knows she is loved,
 has a continual smile on her face,
a heart full of peace.

To think I have not written in 5 days :)

Nothing has surfaced to write about
and know  thoughts will return.

At the moment just enjoying
quiet time, reflecting on much
and then it seems
there are minutes
when the mind is just plain empty.

Many have written
"where are you
is all well ?"

~~The ache for home lives in all of us,
the safe place where we can go
as we are
and not be questioned~~

Mayo Angelou

Why is it
when your grown children return  home
they become your young children again
you look at them like they were many years ago
and you do not view them as being all grown up
and the age they are?"

Guess it is like me
I do not relate to my number
because in my heart it is many many years less.
Maybe I have a mental problem :)


May my children and grandchildren always want to return
to the safe place
where this one
lives with Miss Callie.