The Heart's Music Can Heal

    Back on my diet after destroying it on my Birthday. Hi Stephen , hope you had a good weekend and your week is going good.     Overdid the cake a bit, now I need to hunker back down on my diet.   Didn't do much for my real fiftieth but decorate outside for Christmas, still need to put the lights out.   Drink of choice sparking water, plain water and tea.     Somber thinking back on my life and some of my fondest memories.  My favorite year in school was my eighth grade.    I was in that transition stage of being a child, teenager to young adult.   I had the best teachers and one that brought the charm of New England to his teaching English.    Most of all, it was just being a kid.  Boy it has been something.   Today Carianne asked me if it felt different being fifty, ...no not really, guess I haven't really given it much thought.  I see it in my face and feel it in my body though.   ...

Sorry, it's been two days that I have written.  I got my woodburner out and did a picture of Sitting Bull, I did some detail with my pencils.  I'm pleased with the contrast, but I wish it resembled him better.   That is what I've been doing.   I have lost four more pounds following the teachings of my nutrition class.     Glad about that.  The kids got me a model of "Starsky and Hutch"  1976 Ford Torino, it's awesome..     Jon talks about how cool the Pontiac Firebirds are, like what you used to drive.     I mentioned one time how missed you are here and the care you provided.  Vickie and I we're talking about mom's leg and how swollen it gets.  She was so frustrated with how poorly my moms doctor's staff  is and how they didn't have the time to call her back.  Vickie just said, " Doctor Schissel wouldn't have done that, he took better care of her."      When a person is right, they are ri...

   I know its the night before, but I just wanted to post this before time gets away from me .   The kids and I are going over my folks tomorrow...just in case.    Of course you know how I like to write you, so no problem there.     Wanted to wish your family a lovely Thanksgiving too.     Think about you all.  You are always my main concern.   You have a wonderful day Stephen Anthony, I love you so much.  You stay safe! Yours always, Sally, Here are just a few pictures from the loop my nephew made...Smile Schizz!  There we were in The Ford Falcon Stationwagon, Jennie is holding me.

   I knew something was up this past Saturday, my sisters and I decided that we should have the Thanksgiving get together the Nineteenth.        Boy I was so surprised and tickled when I walked in the door.      They had "More Than A Feeling" playing with a "Gone With The Wind " theme.   You see , over the years I collect ed The dolls from Franklin Mint and bought the movie.     I remember coming home from work (Big Bear) and had the following day off, so I made up some popcorn and stayed up watching it while everyone was asleep.   Dad never forgot that.    Scott , my nephew you know, he made a loop of old photographs of me, I'll have to show them to ya Schizz.  They found the picture of us kids in the old Falcon Station wagon.   I remember you kids rode in a Ford Falcon too.       Jennie , Vickie and the kids worked hard on the party.  I really appreciated all of it. I'm going...

  Before teaching my class tonight, Carianne got me put to walk Highbanks.  Did real good , took over four thousand steps....just felt awesome!      Wanted to share that with you Stephen, felt proud.  Sure pray you are doing fine, I guess snow is heading our way.  There is a system causing issues ...blizzard conditions, west of us.  Sure hope you had a beautiful day in Amesbury as it was here.     Hope it's OK, I sent a Thanksgiving card to your house.  Thought it would be a nice change.   Love you so very much Stephen, please take care, all my love to you. Love and prayers to everyone! Sally  Adena Indian Mound  watching Walking Dead on Netflix

   Hello Stephen Anthony,          Love you're name! Hope and pray you are doing good and are keeping well, around this part of Ohio, this flu is making it's rounds, you of course know that story.  I haven't heard about New England and Massachusetts and how you all are getting along.   I say you all a lot I know, when I lived in Willard, oh, one of our neighbors was from Georgia, and she would talk to me using that phrase.  I must have picked it up from her. her and her husband and two boys were very nice people.  I remember them coming to Jeff's funeral.  I was so out of it, I couldn't remember her name when she came up to me.  Cynthia Showman was her name.   Not really looking forward to that Anniversary, just a sad and lonely reminder.  I am so Thankful and so blessed that God brought me to you Stephen, I know without a doubt I wouldn't have survived that whole ordeal without you.  Thanksgiving means a...

  I know It's an unusual title for a blog but how true it is.   Been sick since my last post on here, seems like part of my sickness have been in my eyes, especially my right eye which has been swollen weepy and red.  It looks like I have been hit in eye.     Miserable is an understatement.  Blues on top of it.     Sure do hope and pray all of your family Schizz are doing well and you have been taking care of yourself sweet man!   Always worry about you.  Love ya so much! Carianne has got it now.  If you can pray she doesn't get this flu as bad, same for Jonathan.  I do appreciate it Stephen.    Hard to believe Thanksgiving is next week.  I have one person for my drawing class on Friday.    Wishing the best for you this week, that it's going good!     Love and prayers to everyone Stephen, most of you Sweetheart!    check in later! Sally

  This is the only part of the fall I hate, getting a nasty cold...oh phooey.      Chills, runny nose, stuffed sinuses and cough.  Nice gift from my son, either that my nephew.      Sure hope and pray you and your family are all well Schizz.  This stuff is miserable.     Wondering if you had a good week, Love you so very much Stephen Anthony Schiss, already called you Schizz. Love and prayers Miss you always wish I cuddle up to you, but I wouldn't want you catch it, that's for sure! Sally

   With the election behind us, many prayers are said that President Elect Trump with be guided by God's almighty hand.   Please let there be peace within the hearts of Americans, let us heal finally from all the negativity.       I want to thank you Stephen for keeping my family in your prayers.  Still waiting to hear the results of moms ultrasound on her leg.  I am thankful that her doctor got her in Monday.  I c an feel your prayers Schizz lift us up.     It reminds me of the story of  General George Patton's famous weather prayer.     The prayer was written by Third Army Chaplain Msgr. Col James H. O'Neil .   Patton Stated " We must do something about these rains if we are to win the war.  We've got to get not only the chaplains but every man in the Third Army to pray.  We must ask God to stop these rains.  These rains are the margin that holds victory or defeat."     ...

I have a good amount of worries the next  few days.   Went over to mom and dad's today, mom has swelling around her foot, ankle and her calf, which started two weeks ago as pain in those areas, soaking and heat hasn't worked.  She has us worried.  She has been out of medicine and called several times to check where it is  with no results.   My sister is having test done Thursday for a possible Pinched nerve and her husband is going into the doctor's office Tuesday because his white cell count is low.   Could I ask for prayers Schizz.  I thank you so much.  Hope and pray you and your family are well, I think about you all the time. My love and prayers are with you all Stephen   Love you so very much   You have a good day tomorrow sweetheart! Yours always Sally

  Wanted to write you tonight  hopefully to bring you some encouragement, if you need it or not Stephen.  I think it's a nice gesture either way!  Pray everyone is doing fine and you are taking care of yourself.  Today has been a odd day. Had to run errands..I can't really explain the day just all three of  us had an off day.   I decided to bring my backdoor back to a darker blonde like it had to be.  That's the most excitement for he day.  The best part of this blog is that I get o tell you  I love you and wish you a wonderful day , give you a smile, a hug and a kiss.. encouraging you all the day long Love and prayers to everyone Scbizz, mostly you sweetheart Sally

Hi Stephen,     Hope you are having a good day.    Thinking of you this evening.   I decided to take a fall walk at Highbanks.  It was nice to go at my own pace, it was very relaxing.  I needed to get out to enjoy the day.  I lost our insurance because we make a little too much to qualify.  It will be tough because all together the kids and I just make enough to get by.  It's discouraging.  We are doing all the right things and still, it isn't enough.    I took some pictures of the landscape around Highbanks and forbid, I took another selfie, I don't mind this one, I got my sunglasses on. Have a good evening and a great day tomorrow, love you Schizz Yours, Love and prayers Sally