How to say Goodbye to your Mommy?

My morning started off to a beautiful day.  The warmth of the Sun had come out and I was enjoying being at the home on wheels and basking in a glorious morning.  The dogs, cats & Sparky the goat were outside.  I enjoyed my morning coffee outside just basking in the beauty surrounding me.  I had done some bible study, had my morning chat with God and thanking him for all the wonderful blessings I’ve been given throughout my life.

Mommy and Me when then and now! 

The past few days they had been taking out the corn here by our home one wheels and spilt several piles so the critters and I were scooping it up to use later.  It had been a beautiful day and I was enjoying myself and the serenity that was surrounding me.  DH pulled up with my cousin Bobby in his truck and I had no clue why he was here and then I got the news.  My Mommy had left this earth and gone to heaven!   I knew deep inside that it was only a matter of time but I had myself in denial.  I had convinced she was going to fight and win just as I myself am trying to do.  I know she is much better off and we are blessed she didn’t suffer.  She got to go to Old Settlers Day and came home and laid her head down on the kitchen table (her favorite spot) and went to sleep and didn’t wake back up.  I’m devastated, I’m hurting and right now I'm struggling to hold it together.  I am normally a strong person but I'm just not sure how I will get through this.  I have been very blessed that the past several years since I stopped traveling I got to be very close to her and we enjoyed many wonderful memories together. I am truly thankful for that but right now my heart is breaking. 

My mommy holding me on our trip a year ago to Branson

Her new baby Minnie that given to me and I surprised her with her gift as she had been wanting a new addition to the family.  She loved her and I'm thankful Pop’s will have Minnie to keep him company now.

Mom and Pops, Pops adored her and he will be as lost as I will be.

One of her last few outings and as you can see she had lost so much weight

Her smile lit up the room and she was so much fun and we were always laughing and having fun

our last family reunion and this picture is of my oldest son and his children who she adored.  The last picture was taken 04/2015 at my youngest son Gabe’s wedding which Mommy enjoyed helping with. I know in time God will heal my broken heart but apart of it will always be empty and aching for her.  Mommy may you spread your wings and fly high.  Your with many you love and I know your in heaven and we will meet up again some day until then I will never forget you and you will always remain in my heart and thoughts.   I Love You and I was honored to be your daughter!!!

RIP my dear sweet Mommy. 05/09/1946 –10/08/2016

Ready for Halloween

 

We’ve been having some beautiful temps and by around noon I open the door and even a few windows to let the warm breeze flow through.  The fur babies are enjoying basking in the sun while I sit outside on the deck and enjoy reading. 

I love the fall colors and normally I decorate Halloween with fall but I decided this year to actually decorate for Halloween.  It didn’t take much and adding to what I have already as I just purchased a few new oven mitts

and a cheap plastic table cloth. 

This flower arrangement was brought to me by my good friend Audrey and I just took adjusted it a bit and added a bit more orange/yellow to it and it fit in perfect with my décor.

My sister Patty made me this beautiful wreath and gave it to me as it was the only one she didn’t sell at Color Drive and it went perfect. 

Even though I don’t plan on having any critters to treat since I'm staying in the home on wheels and well, the only critters out here are mine LOL 

These have hung in my home on wheels for several years since I decided to go with these colors in my home on wheels.  It’s one of the reason’s I loved it was because my inside is neutral and I can really easily change colors anytime I want. 

RVer’s come to Visit

 

It’s that time of year when the RV Convention is held every year and sadly I can not take our home on wheels and go spend it with everyone due to health issues (wheel chair bound).  It’s a wonderful ministry that I am apart of it’s one of the many blessings God has blessed me with.  Traveling in my home on wheels and working for the Lord.  I’ve been blessed to work at Teen Challenge, Children’s Home, Churches, & Camps around our great nation all the while doing serving and spreading the gospel of all that God has done in my life.  Even with challenges of health issues, God opened doors for me in this ministry.  At each and every one of the places some how I’ve been blessed to serve my heavenly father. 

 

We ladies had a good visit while the men walked around and looked at the setup for the home on wheels.  I think the men were impressed with the simple setup of how living frugal can be attend living in a home on wheels. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sparky had to be center of attention for a bit as he loves to put on shows for people and then he settled down and let us visit, we had to show them how he loves to still ride on my lap (he believes he is still that little baby) who loved to ride on my wheels with me.

Mary loves to ride on the 4 wheeler and so of course I had to give her ride on my new wheels as well, it was a great afternoon and I’m thankful and blessed to call these friends family.  The couples who came to see me where …. Jackson & Anna, Tommy & Dianne, Benny & Carol, Larry & Audrey, Archie & Carol and Mary.

As you can see it just wasn’t Sparky and I who enjoyed their company, the dogs were happy to see them as well.  It was a great day but I have to admit I was exhausted and spent the rest of the evening resting up.

Happy Anniversary!

Happy Anniversary to my husband!  32 years ago today we said “I Do”  We’ve have shared tears of Joy & sadness, we’ve had good and bad times, we’ve weathered many storms through the years and battled personal & health issues.  But the one thing through all the years and all the good and bad times is our Love has remained faithful and true!  No matter what life has thrown our way we have weathered it all and remained standing together as one!  We are blessed to have the faithfulness and love that God has blessed us and together we love and worship our heavenly father who blessed us with the Love for one another.  I couldn’t have received a better gift from God than the gift of being your wife.  I am beyond blessed to call you my soul mate, lover and best friend.  Happy Anniversary honey and I look forward to many more years of being your wife.

 

Home from Surgery

On May 4th I had my complete hysterectomy due to cancer and genic genes.  I spent the night over night in the hospital and I’m so happy to be back home in my own bed!  

I decided to spend a bit of time outside enjoying the warmth and a bit of sunshine.  As you are aware it’s been a ruff year for me fighting health issues.  My entire winter has been spent mostly recovering from surgeries and health issues.  I have one more surgery scheduled for June 23rd and I pray it will be the last and our lives can finally turn around get some normal to them without running back and for to doctors and treatments.  I am doing pretty good considering what all my body has been through.  My summer looks to be spent recovering from surgeries but I’m beginning to see the end of the tunnel and hopefully that is daylight looking through the end of the tube. 

My baby says “I Do”!

It’s hard to believe that my baby is 27 years old and is just now finally getting married.  It’s hard to believe how fast time flies and they grow up into young men.

No matter how grown he is .. of course he will always be Momma’s baby!  I am proud of the man he has become and I’m happy that he has finally decided after 7 years of being with the girl who stole his heart to make it official.  I’m proud to welcome our new daughter Kelsey into the family although she has been apart of the family from the very beginning.

They chose to get married near the home that my children were born and raised in until adulthood.  Yes your seeing correctly they got married on a boat!  It was the perfect weather for a outside ceremony!

Congrats Gabe and Kelsey, may you have many years of happiness and joyful years together as man and wife. 

 

Our family picture all except our grandson was missing that day it would have been a perfect family picture but I’m still proud to say this is my family and I’m proud of them.

Happy St. Patty’s Day!

 

Today is St. Patty’s Day and the sunshine and warmth have disappeared.  It’s a blistery day!  The wind is blowing  and the cold has returned  

I found this online and it really fits how I feel ..

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