AND THEN IT IS WINTER

THIS IS RIGHT ON THE NOSE...READ IT SLOWLY... I DON'T KNOW WHO WROTE IT, BUT I AM GUESSING IT WAS A SENIOR!!! MAKES YOU STOP AND THINK.

AND THEN IT IS WINTER You know. . . time has a way of moving quickly and catching you unaware of the passing years.

It seems just yesterday that I was young, just married and embarking on my new life with my mate. Yet in a way, it seems like eons ago, and I wonder where all the years went. I know that I lived them all. I have glimpses of how it was back then and of all my hopes and dreams. But, here it is... the winter of my life and it catches me by surprise...How did I get here so fast? Where did the years go and where did my youth go?

I remember well seeing older people through the years and thinking that those older people were years away from me and that winter was so far off that I could not fathom it or imagine fully what it would be like. But, here it is...my friends are retired and getting grey...they move slower and I see an older person now. Some are in better and some worse shape than me...but, I see the great change....Not like the ones that I remember who were young and vibrant...but, like me, their age is beginning to show and we are now those older folks that we used to see and never thought we'd be.

Each day now, I find that just getting a shower is a real target for the day! And taking a nap is not a treat anymore... it's mandatory! Cause if I don't on my own free will... I just fall asleep where I sit!

And so...now I enter into this new season of my life unprepared for all the aches and pains and the loss of strength and ability to go and do things that I wish I had done but never did!

But, at least I know, that though the winter has come, and I'm not sure how long it will last...this I know, that when it's over on this earth...it's NOT over. A new adventure will begin!

Yes, I have regrets. There are things I wish I hadn't done...things I should have done, but indeed, there are many things I'm happy to have done. It's all in a lifetime.

So, if you're not in your winter yet...let me remind you, that it will be here faster than you think. So, whatever you would like to accomplish in your life please do it quickly! Don't put things off too long!

Life goes by quickly. So, do what you can today, as you can never be sure whether this is your winter or not! You have no promise that you will see all the seasons of your life...so, live for today and say all the things that you want your loved ones to remember...and hope that they appreciate and love you for all the things that you have done for them in all the years past!

"Life" is a gift to you. The way you live your life is your gift to those who come after. Make it a fantastic one.

LIVE IT WELL! ENJOY TODAY! DO SOMETHING FUN! BE HAPPY! HAVE A GREAT DAY!

REMEMBER:....

"It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver.

"LIVE HAPPY IN THIS YEAR AND EVERY YEAR!

LASTLY, CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING:

TODAY IS THE OLDEST YOU'VE EVER BEEN, YET THE YOUNGEST YOU'LL EVER BE SO - ENJOY THIS DAY WHILE IT LASTS.

~Your kids are becoming you.......

~Going out is good.. Coming home is better!

~You forget names.... But it's OK because other people forgot they even knew you!!!

~You realize you're never going to be really good at anything

~The things you used to care to do, you no longer care to do, but you really do care that you don't care to do them anymore.

~You sleep better on a lounge chair with the TV blaring than in bed. It's called "pre-sleep".

~You miss the days when everything worked with just an "ON" and "OFF" switch..

~You tend to use more 4 letter words ... "what?"..."when?"... "what?" . ???

~Now that you can afford expensive jewelry, it's not safe to wear it anywhere.

~You notice everything they sell in stores is "sleeveless"?!!!

~What used to be freckles are now liver spots.

~Everybody whispers.

~You have 3 sizes of clothes in your closet.... 2 of which you will never wear.

~But Old is good in some things: Old Songs, Old movies, and best of all, OLD FRIENDS!!

Stay well, "OLD FRIEND!" Send this on to other "Old Friends!" and let them laugh in AGREEMENT!!!

It's Not What You Gather, But What You Scatter That Tells What Kind Of Life You Have Lived.

If you don’t have anything nice to say

 Have you ever heard, “If you don’t have anything nice to say, then don’t say anything at all?”

It’s a nice way to say, “Your negative attitude is leaking all over my day.”

Sometimes I have to tell that to myself. My negativity breeds negativity. My positivity breeds positivity.

Kind words are like honey, sweet to the soul and healthy to the body. - Proverbs 16:24

Words kill. Words give life. They’re either poison or fruit. You choose. - Proverbs 18:21

Choosing your words wisely when you speak to yourself, and filtering your words to yourself through scripture helps you to help yourself. Choosing the words that are in agreement with God’s word makes a big difference! It can adjust a bad attitude real quick, if you choose wisely.

Jadie and Smokey

 

Side Garden & Flowers

 Dusty Miller and Succulents

Strawberries....yummm

Flowers

Zucchini and peppers

Front Yard Flowers

 

J's New hat

 

After Birthday Party

 

Opening Birthday Gifts

 

J's 3rd Birthday Party

 

Just Sayin'

 

October 2020

 

Summer 2020

 

The Peace Carol

by John Denver and the Muppets

The garment of life, be it tattered and torn
the cloak of the soldier is withered and worn
But what child is this that was poverty-born
The peace of Christmas Day

The branch that bears the bright holly
The dove that rests in yonder tree
The light that shines for all to see
The peace of Christmas Day

The hope that has slumbered for 2000 years
the promise that silenced 1000 fears
A faith that can hobble an ocean of tears
The peace of Christmas Day

The branch that bears the bright holly
The dove that rests in yonder tree
The light that shines for all to see
The peace of Christmas Day

Add all the grief that people may bear
Total the strife, the troubles and care
Put them in columns and leave them right there
The peace of Christmas Day

The branch that bears the bright holly
The dove that rests in yonder tree
The light that shines for all to see
The peace of Christmas Day

The branch that bears the bright holly
The dove that rests in yonder tree
The light that shines for all to see
The peace of Christmas Day

Simmering Potpourri

I love this time of year. 

Easy Fall Simmering Potpourri

1 Apple, sliced
1 Orange Rind
1 Tbsp. Whole Cloves
4 Cinnamon sticks

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and fill with water. Simmer on stove top for several hours, adding water as needed. You do want to keep an eye on the pot so you don't let the water run out. So simple!

October First

“Double, double toil and trouble;

    Fire burn, and caldron bubble.”

– Macbeth, Shakespeare

There’s nothing like the spooky time that seems to hit as soon as October rolls around. The nights seem spookier. The shadows are a little scarier. Every little sound seems to make you jump. It’s the best time of year!

First Steps

Jadie's first steps...she was so proud of herself. She just kept doing this over and over.

Lake

Grandkids

The grandkids visited for a week, so love having them just wished they lived closer.

Oklahoma in August

My roses continues to bloom and my ferns still look pretty good, despite the heat. I, on the other hand, feel wilted. I used to love summer when I was a kid. But now, I prefer cooler temps.  About the only way to stay cool if your outside is dangling my feet in Jadie's pool when shes playing...lol. 

I'm ready for fall. For cooler weather, orange and red leaves, and sipping tea by the fire pit. So love the fall!! 

What does the Bible say about OMG?

I hear Christians do this all of the time. Many are wonderful people who obviously love the Lord. Is it because we just don’t hear this called sin anymore? Are we so hardened to the use of His name due to the company we keep and the entertainment we see, that we just didn’t notice when we started doing it, too? 

Exodus 20 is where we find the ten commandments. The third commandment is “You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain, for the Lord will not hold him guiltless who takes His name in vain.”

We are not to use God’s name as a curse word. We are not to use His name lightly. God is holy, sovereign, faithful, patient, and merciful. The One who made a way for us to be reconciled to Him through His son, Jesus Christ.

Quite honestly, I have personally believed for a longtime, that I probably shouldn’t even say “Oh, my gosh!” It is obviously a sadly disguised copy of the original. And yet, I still struggle with it. You will still hear that come out of my mouth on occasion. Language is a hard thing to

change. When we grow angry or are surprised, we tend to forget our speech in the heat of the moment. We need to think about the words that come out of our mouths.

If we are a redeemed soul saved by grace, then all of life should be lived intentionally to please our heavenly Father. May we recognize that taking God’s name in vain in any form is offensive to the Holy God who saved us. And let’s start today anew using our tongues to glorify God’s name instead of curse it!