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For Stephen...Love You So Very Much!!!!!

                                  Hope and pray you are safe and sound and enjoying the day with your family.  Seems like a beautiful day.  The sun is shinning here but its about 25 degrees out. Wish I was there sharing this evening with you too.  Hard to believe we are going into 2015 already but here we are aren't we.  Its just the kids and I tonight, no real plans just staying home.  Tomorrow the kids and I are going over to my folks.                                  I took all my Christmas stuff down inside the house, just have the outside lights and decorations up still.  I wanted to keep it lit for the New Years Eve, so just one more night.  I pray that the New Year will be a happy one compared to the sorrow of 2014.  So glad God has it all planned.                                 Anyway Stephen, my heart longs to be beside you tonight watching the New Year being rung in.  With a kiss and a hug to start it all anew, so when the clock hits midnight, please imagine the kids a

                                        How fitting that this is Monday, the day of impending doom...so it seems like.  Why is it that we always curse Mondays?   Its been that way since I could remember.   I have my reasons for dreading this day.  Going to Willard, Ohio today says it all.  I have been apprehensive all weekend not knowing what I'm getting into.                                        Hope and pray you had a very nice weekend Schizz and the family are all doing well.   Pray you are taking care of yourself and that today is a good one for you.  Just be careful on your way back and forth to the office.  I send my hugs and kisses for encouragement.                                        We will be stopping at the cemetery to see Jeff's and dad Garys' graves.  It is going to be tough I know.   Prayerfully the day will be a good one despite it all.  I have been sorta down about it.  Gary always greeted us when we walked into the house, it is going to be different

                                  Quiet again today, that works though, easy on the nerves that way.  I think I'm going o have to go back to see the doctor, darn back won't quit hurting, even after taking Ibuprofen.  Still doing my exercises too.   Praying you are having a great day, its cloudy here. Got some Art History books , I'm going to read later on today after doing my Saturday chores.  The one I had got ruined some years ago, so I put in a request for some new ones for Christmas, not as large as my old one, but just as good.   The school got them for me (Shanahan )  They offer sometimes, its nice of them to do so.  I think this will be the last year since my daughter is going into High School next year.  That is ok, I couldn't be more grateful for all the help they have given the kids and I over the years!                                 Got to go north Monday, not looking forward to that, thankfully old bag Kristy and her dingle snit ( keeping it G-rated) hubb

                                          Hello Schizz, good Friday morning to you, I know its heading into the noontime.  Hope you had a great Christmas with your family.  The kids and I had a really good time with mine ...well almost..  Had a nice visit with my sisters, mom and dad.  Got to talk to my brothers boys and of course Scott.  Talk about, life of the party, ornery, him and his grandpa Wells had everyone laughing .  Scott enjoyed his Batman PJ's and wore them all night over his cloths.  He told everyone how warm they were, around this part of the United States, that is a good thing.                                          When I say almost, its just is kinda down somewhat from the way it was..I think.  Now I think because we are all older.  My brother, wife and family, just always puts us on an "After thought mode"  Its seems like every year, there is a new stipulation that we have to follow towards them alone...its just getting used to me..  This year its wi

                                                     Pray you are having a good morning and it a wonderful day for you and everyone there.  Wish we were there to share this blessed day with you.  The kids and I got up about 7am this morning, got to watch "Its A Wonderful Life".  We didn't get any snow this year, but that is ok, just don't seem like Christmas without it.        I wanted to share a Christmas wish, so I did a little artwork for you, wish it was more.  I love you very much!                                                Merry Christmas Stephen, may this this day be the most blessed and joyous day for you and your family, my love and prayers always!                                              Be careful an safe, I thought maybe this song was your favorite Christmas song.  I'll check in on you tonight or tomorrow morning...LOVE YOU SO MUCH!

                                               Amidst all the tragedy on the news and my heart, thoughts and prayers are with the families.  The holidays are the hardest to loose a loved one.  I hope and pray you and your family are doing well and safe and having a great day to start off Christmas.  High winds, rain and thunderstorms...weird huh?...well its Ohio, you know how it goes..you have been here done that.                                               With all the Christmas traditions, I don't know if you put up a live tree or not, shamefully, mine is artificial .  When I do floral arrangements, I admit, I like the silk, or artificial  ones better.  Its like sculpting in art, you can bend or mold, I hate the word manipulate it into a beautiful work.  With the real flowers or greenery you have to be careful.  One thing though is for certain, the real is more beautiful.                                             Later on I have to get my cut out sugar cookies done, been ma

                                           My computer is being impossible today..what else is new..ANYWAY, wanted to check in and wish you a good and wonderful day.  Hope and pray it is a good one and you and your family are all doing well.  You know, you are my main concern, so I pray you are staying healthy.  It is pretty gloomy here today in Ohio.   I can't complain seeing we had two days of beautiful sunshine.  Can't believe tomorrow is Christmas Eve, my neighbor has her house all decked out, I don't think she can put one more thing in her yard.  My sister did that, I don't have the patience to do all that anymore, at least, not all at once..like my daughter said to me..they sure are giving the electric company a "Merry Christmas" this is true..but to look on the good side, its eye-candy for everyone else.                                          I guess the older I get, the more bargain hunting I do..drives the kids crazy..I wonder why that is..I tell t

                                         Got to use the computer a little later today, that is ok because if you are at the office you can look at this to give you some encouragement and a smile.   I stayed up baking last night, by the time I got done, my back was killing me, so I headed off to bed and laid down on a heating pad the rest of the night.  Feel better today but still a bit sore...nothing real major.                                         Hope you are having a great day and the sun is shining your way.  I love it when the comes out, its like the good Lord's smile is lighting the way.   I got laughing at the animals yesterday before the kids and I left for my folks...the cats were chasing each other and daisy was chasing them, it was the funniest thing, the three of them right in a line going around the furniture .                                        My sister always gives a secret santa gift every year when a gift strikes her for the right person, this year is my

                                             The sun came out today, so nice to see it again.  Hope its shinning on the East Coast this morning too.  Pray that your Sunday is full of blessings and this will be a great week.                                                     I was working on my baking yesterday, got all the dough I needed to make in "Bulk" all done.  Now when I say bulk, you know the largest cookie dough recipe.  The kids got into it.  Some things never change but you know that is half the fun of the Holidays.  Now its a matter of getting it all baked.  That is the time consuming part of it all.                                             I pray all of you are doing well and keeping away from the cold and flu the best you can, especially you.  I know that isn't easy at all.  I am thinking about my guy!                                            would you believe I am still trying to shake off drowsiness yet this morning, my body is telling me how old I

                                       Not sure how early you get up on Saturday morning, I had to to beat my son to the computer. So I am up, still sleepy but up.  If this blog is weird, you will know why right?                                        I pray you and everyone are staying well.  The kids and I have been doing better, so no worries there.  Been thinking about you and how you are getting along, you know I always worry about you.   The sun seems scarce anymore it seems like, but what can I say only that you always bring light into my day!                                       Not much going on here only that I'm trying to get all the Christmas stuff done.  I feel pretty secure in saying , its coming along good.                                       I got to see my Aunt Janet last Sunday, so that was nice .  My son is doing much, much better in school  and has settled down a little on the car business since he has gotten to drive mine this past week for finals this se

                                             Wanted to wish you a good day, seems the flu is making the headlines so please take care of everyone, especially yourself.  I know you always place others before yourself, so since you do so sweetly, I get to worry about you.                                              So take your vitamins to keep your immune system up. This morning I cleaned my son's room, well I detailed it.  A while back I converted my art bin into a tool box, now since my son has been doing the repairs, I can put all of it into his toolbox...I GET MY ART BIN BACK...YES!!!  I can put my acrylics in their own home now.                                              Also, you know how some songs stick with you the entire day.  I thought about posting a song for you this morning that will give you a smile whenever it plays within your mind, for some reason I thought of this song.                                              My love and best wishes as you head out this

                                           Hope you had your first cup of coffee and ready to face the morning.  The week is half over...its like cup half full or half empty.   I'd talk about the news but you know how encouraging that is..well possible life on mars is something anyway.                                            Wanted to wish you a good day and send a hug and kiss your way with a "I Love You "   I know the "Flu" is in full force right now, so I pray everyone is doing ok.                                             When you get home from the office today, remember a cyber hug and kiss awaits you with a smile and a hug..Love You...be careful..I am thinking about you!                                               I think its you SCHIZZ...love you very much I like the relaxing...if it is too relaxing, just play this tonight if you need a stress release

                                       Been feeling down but that isn't new.  Sometimes the rush of the Christmas gets too much.  Of course with another year gone by and I reflect on my late husband's death this time of year, gets me down.  I just don't want to bring you down.  Pray the family are all doing well and you are doing good and taking care of yourself.  I thought I'd write early today.                                        I'm guessing it probably doesn't take you long to get to the office, hopefully this comes to you before you get there.                                       Praying your day will go well and not many problems come your way.  Everyone here is doing ok.  My mom was telling me that where my nephew works, they aren't allowed to wish folks "A Merry Christmas" instead they have to say "Happy Holidays" ..that just seems wrong..I mean what is the name of the biggest day of the year anyway right?   We know the  rea

                                 Praying all is well, that everyone is keeping healthy and safe.  I wish this always as the season is approaching its peak and soon the Holidays will be over.  I know all of us will need a rest from all our hectic schedules.   Sunday is The Lord's day, a time to rest and reflect on the past week and pray for the week to come but more so, to give thanks to our creator for all the blessings He has given us.   I know that going to church will not get me into heaven but to teach me more about who our God is and how much He cares and loves us all, it is comforting especially in the midst of my confusing life at times.   So I pray that everyone and you Stephen have a blessed and safe week, my love to you and your family.                                Yesterday was difficult...and that can be sure...as not only as the anniversary of my late husband's passing from this earth, but "Yesterday" is just that, yesterday, the day ahead is always be

                     I know I shared a different video of Sandi Patty "Bethlehem Morning" but I couldn't help it.  Out of all my favorite Christmas songs ever recorded, this one is next to none in my book.  This video was taken in 1986 when President Reagan was in office..in short when expressing faith wasn't a bad thing.   I can remember watching it with my family on TV.   It almost makes me cry.   Its a powerful song and beautiful!  I always sing with it whenever I hear it, I would love to see the kids love and cherish it as much as I do.                        Hope you had a nice Friday, warm and safe at home,the sun was out today, pretty but cold, that is ok though, its supposed to be like that.   Wish I could be with you, just to see you would always make me happy!   If I was there, you'd get a hug and kiss to prove my point...I hope you enjoy this video as much as I did...I love you very , very much!  I write you tomorrow.

                                            Hi Stephen , hope and pray Mr. Schizz is staying safe and things are getting a little better.  I got about how I think the cold gets into my right side knee.  Boy did it hurt this morning.  Every time I have fallen over the years I went down on that knee first.  I guess you can say it started when I was learning how to roller skate.  The other times were slipping on a ice covered sidewalks.  Either way the cold seems to find it first.   I think my daughter gave me her cold, that too was haunting me today.    Tonight I felt well enough to make a few things for Christmas.                                            I am thinking about you and how you are getting along, I am sure your house looks great decorated..I don't know if you fuss with all of that.  I strung a few lights outside, just to add color...well I use the multi-colored mini lights.  Gosh is Christmas getting close..I did get a chuckle out of a news story this morning while th

                                              I'm writing you again tonight I know, hope that is ok.   Not sure if you went to the office today in the mist of all bad the weather, but I wanted to let you know that I was concerned for you.  Same with everyone there, I pray you all are safe tonight.   Recently I found a poem that explains how I feel about what I go through sometimes, especially when things seem at the low point in my life..well when I think I have lost you and I can't seem to function.   I keep my faith in the belief that you read all these blogs and that you love and care about the kids and I.                                               I stumble so much on my words, struggling to put it in a way that is as beautiful as written words can come.                                              Even though I can not see you, each day that passes I love you more..I can't explain it, I pray about it all the time and it seems like the answer comes back that it is

                                                    Heard all of you are getting hit hard by the northeaster. I don't know but two feet of snow sounds bad enough on top of the wind and rain.  My friend posted this on her Facebook page. I thought you might like it just to give you a grin...if only it was this simple...Pray you are keeping yourself safe and not doing something you shouldn't do like shovel snow...that is a big no..no...love you so much, Hi to everyone!

                                                      Knowing that you are all getting a mix of wind, rain and snow , I thought I would share a fact I read  OUR DAILY BREAD publication for today's reading that I thought you might enjoy during all this unseemly weather.                                                    The New England Primer was published in the late 1600s.  Throughout the colonies that would later become the United States, the book became a widely used resource.                                                    This early American textbook was based largely on the Bible, and it used pictures and rhymes based on scripture to help children learn to read.  It also included prayers  like this one: " Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep.  If I should die before I wake, I pray the Lord my soul to take."                                                    In colonial America , this became a way that one generation was able to pass alo

                                                Watching the news this morning and the national weather map, sure does look like all of you are in for some measurable snow.  I didn't hear when it will come in, if it hadn't already, so when you go out in the morning for the next few days PLEASE, PLEASE be careful.  All of you be safe and careful, especially you Stephen, be good to your heart, I am worrying again but that is because I care what happens to you because I do love you so very much!!!!!!!!                                                My computer has been running slow, that is so frustrating!  Anyway today has been quiet, my daughter stayed home from school because she didn't feel good.  Its the usual cold.  Its been making its rounds at school.   She is feeling much better tonight!                                                Hope and pray you are having a good evening and that the day was good to you.   Wish I could be there with you right now only if to gi

                                        My son is starting to talk to me and understanding a little, now that he has thought about things.  I feel a lot better tonight because of it.  It means I'm helping.  I thank you for your concerns for him too Stephen, I know I call you Schizz so any times, I thought maybe you would like Stephen better.                                         Was still somewhat of a gloomy day otherwise, hope the sun came out in Amesbury, MA for a bit today.  It did here which was nice.  Prayerfully everyone there is doing well.                                         Worry about you too, can't help but put you on the same "Worry List" I put my family on, I think I put your family there too.  So please be gentle to yourself as well.  I pray that you have a blessed and safe week and tomorrow things are well for everyone.                                     Doesn't really feel like Christmas to me, its getting closer, I think I just didn&#

                                               Been cold and wet today, water standing here and there.  Been quiet all day today.  It has been one of those days where I just feel tired all day because of the rain.  I guess you can say I muddled through my Saturday chores.  I haven't heard a word from my son.  He has given me the silent treatment all day.  It bothers me of course, I guess if he feels up to talking to me about his grades and this car business, he'll do so.  I still ask him how he's doing whenever her comes out of his room.                                               So, that has me down....Hope and pray you are doing ok Schizz and keeping safe and well.   Pray that your family are all doing good.    My daughter and I were talking about when they get off for "Christmas Break" she said the 19th.                                               Gosh, they have it nice, I don't remember getting off that early for break around the Holidays when we w

                                                              Sorry its so late, I was working on some artwork to post for you here on "Blogger"  the time got away from me.  Hope you had a good week and things up in Amesbury are all going good and well.  The news is so upsetting anymore, its nice to write you and share happiness.  I think I am done with all the Holiday stuff .., my daughter requested cookies this year, so I got to get the baking done.    I am trying to save money up to put towards wheels for my son, but no matter what I do, he just gets upset with me because I haven't got enough, its difficult to save the way prices are, thank goodness gasoline has come down.                                                            I think like my parents in this, especially my dad, he wants Jon to pick up his grades and work to set money aside, instead of me having all of it to worry over.  That is what I did to get a car, saved a little at a time, my daughter has her