Memorial Day

Good Morning World.......

A three day weekend with such deep feelings for those who have served our country.For my generation is was our fathers.......and now our sons. I am proud to have had my son serve four years in the Army after his high school gradution. We were not at war during his service, but never the less......his time committed to our country served us and him well. Thank you my son!

and.......... my oldest daughter is married to a man who joined the Marines after high school and choose to make it his career. He did serve in Iraq twice and I am soooo proud of him because I know from my daughter what a sacrific it was....to him and his family.

So thanks to all our men and women...........we truely appreciate what you have done for the citizens of the United States of America.

Remembering Those Who Have Served

Hello World!!..........

It's been a while since I have posted...feeling uninspired...but as Memorial Weekend is here I thought I would share my thoughts on those who have served our country.

The men and women who have served our country, no matter what branch of service, have always held a special place in my heart. My father served in WWII..Army Air Corp,

 as did my father's brother (Navy) and sister (WAC). Stationed in the Philippines for 3 plus years was very traumatic for my father....I remember his nightmares as I was growing up and knew that the war was deeply ingrained in him. It scared me that he was still scared.
Also...............he and my mother married before he had shipped out and my sister was born while he was gone so he missed all those early years of attachment to her. That is such a sad thing.....our men and women sacrificed so much for our country.I am always grateful for what they did for us future generations.
AND..............my father always took us to Arm Forces Day.....we climbed into jeeps, cockpits...and any and everything that was available. We watched the Thunderbirds...............we listened to patriotic music and always hung our flag out when ever we could. We were deeply patriotic. But....the clincher (is that a word?)............was the Bob Hope Specials during the Viet Nam War. When he entertained the troops.........and as the cameras panned out so you could see the vast sea of men.........I still get weepy...That broke my heart... that all those men, in base after base, were there...facing death....except for that brief moment of Bob Hope's visit. And........when the show closed with everyone singing Silent Night....oh my....I was so sad as I cried for them. These memories are deeply embedded in me.
I honor them this Memorial Day..........

Tomorrow I will write about my son who served 4 years in the Army and my son-in-law who is a current career Marine.

Love to you all.............

A Love Story

I love birds......all kinds......I even had a pet Rhode Island red growing up named "ChickieBrown" ... so when I saw this story on You Tube I had to share it.   Go to You Tube and check it out. "Goose Named Maria.avi" (sorry, I haven't figured out how to attach a link.)

Have a GREAT weekend...

Jackson

Jackson......my oldest grandson....how I love him...He is sooo fun to be around and watch how he interacts with ALL of us at home. Every morning I open the blinds and say "Hello World"...welcoming a new day.......but Jackson thinks that's just wrong! It should be "Hello People"......so I say my greeting and he says his.......already we have our distinct personalities......isn't that marvelous! 

Books

Hello World!.........I was lucky to sleep in this moring (thanks honey)..........because I stayed up toooo late reading a GREAT book....."Eve's Daughters, by Lynn Austin. The story is about 4 women, and their lives, starting in the 1800's to 1980. The ultimate theme is God's grace to us if only we will receive it.......Lynn Austin writes wonderful stories, totally keeping you hooked all the way thru.... with the underlining message of God's love. Great Reading!!!

AND.......yesterday..reading Dawn's Journal Journeys (a new blog about artful jounaling) she mentioned Strathmore Visual Journal Workshops and I quickly went to the site, (after I commented on how much I liked her new journal!) and signed up for the Recycled workshop (the active class is over but all the pdf.s and videos are still available). The info is great for those of us starting out to do artfull/mixed media journaling....and yes........I'm heading that direction. I can continue to make my own books and then use them for the journaling...it's all sooo exciting..be still my heart!!

got to run...........thanks for visiting...........luv.........M

Weekend Done!

Hello World!.........what a great time our families had over the Easter weekend. The boys met the Easter bunny, petted REAL bunnies.........and hunted for eggs. Food was served, pictures taken...worshiped at church and now..........and I'm toast! But please look at the darling pic.......it's so Wonderful to have grandkids....


Hope everyone enjoyed the day!

Almost Easter

Hello World!
.........it's almost Easter! This holiday, for those who follow Jesus, is a time to reflect on what He did for all of mankind.
 His love for all people...

           and His obedience to His Father.....
                    giving His life on the cross........
                          taking all our sins upon Himself.....
                                  so we can come to the Father.
What a gift to us!.........and one that I am sooo thankful for.

And.... now that I have grandchildren (and their parents).......sharing our home with us, the boys are all excited about the Easter Bunny, colored eggs, and CANDY!! what joy they bring to our home. So I had to make something to celebrate the two views of Easter in our home and I created a bunting...that says"He is Risen".
 

The picture is dark but that is the best I could get. Do you also see all the kids toys on the patio? What a crazy wonderful life!!