"It's A Wonderful Life"

Every Christmas, I watch "It's A Wonderful Life." To some people it's a depressing black and white movie.

To me it's a movie that shows hope. I have a tendency to see things differently than most people. But to me, it shows that no matter how desperate things may seem sometimes, THERE IS ALWAYS HOPE!

It also shows me that the most treasured things in this world aren't material, but family and friends.

 

I probably have almost every line in the movie memorized. Some of my favorite lines are from Clarence Odbody, the angel trying to earn his wings.

 

 

 

He gave George Baily a chance to see what life would have been like if George had never been born.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some of Clarence's quotes:

 

Strange, isn't it? Each man's life touches so many other lives. When he isn't around he leaves an awful hole, doesn't he?

 

[In book inscription he left for George Baily] Remember, George: no man is a failure who has friends.

 

You see, George, you've really had a wonderful life.

 

I think of all the friends I have made in my life. In the ministry we moved around several times. The hardest part was leaving family and friends. But then we would make new friends (long life friends) that I'm thankful everyday that our paths have crossed. Friends and family who are always there with encouragement and love when you need it the most.

You see, I really have had a Wonderful Life!!!

A Need To Shake Up My Life

This morning I realized I am becoming a creature of habit. I think that's a sign that I'm getting older. I remember my husband's mom. She was in her 80's and she had to do everything the same way.

She counted out how much fruit we gave her. She had to have 4 grapes and 3 strawberries. She ate 1/2 of a sandwich. Her proportions on her plate had to be just the right amount. You didn't dare buy her a different brand than she used. Her things had to be turned the exact way she wanted them. If you dusted for her, you had to put everything exactly in the place that it was. And every morning she watched The Price Is Right. When it was on, you did not call or bother her. Any change just really threw her off.

 

I realized that every morning I wake up, drink 3 cups of Folger's 100% Columbian coffee - black with a little half & half (NO LOW FAT). I watch Good Morning America. When I'm finished drinking my 3 cups of coffee, I eat one piece of toast with butter and Simply Fruit seedless blackberry jelly.

Now that's a creature of habit. I need to shake things up. How do I do that?

 

I know - instead of blackberry jelly, I'll try some red raspberry. At least until the jar runs out and then I'll go back to my good old blackberry.

 

We can't help it. I think we all are creatures of habit in one way or another. We have to have certain things certain ways and if they are not the way we are use to, it bothers us.

 

One thing we can depend upon never to change or cause us a shake up in life and that is Jesus.

 

 

Hebrews 13:8Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever

 

December Memories

Here it is. The last month of 2014.

To me, December is always the month of memories. Past memories, present memories, and future memories.

 

Our hearts in December always reminisce about the past. Our minds wander back to when we were young and innocent of heart. So excited thinking of Santa Claus' visit with his pack full of presents. We remember presents we have received, traditions we shared with family, and the wonderful celebrations of Christmas pasts.

 

And now in this present December we are making new memories, sometimes with new friends and new family members. Sometimes we are sad thinking of friends and family that are no longer here to celebrate Christmas with us. We all pray that it will be a good Christmas full of blessings, peace, and hope.

 

And we can't help but think of future Decembers. What God will bring into our lives in Christmases to come. I know next Christmas I'll have a  new grandson who will celebrate his first Christmas.

 

We don't know what God has planned for our lives, but I know He is in control.

 

The best memory we share is the celebration of the birth of Jesus.

 

Luke 2:8-14

 

And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.  And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.  And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.  For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.  And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.  And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,  Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

 

 

 

Jesus Loves the Little Children

 

Sunday night at church was a very special night. My son, Neal, baptized his little girl, Hayden.

 

 

 

So thankful, Hayden accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized.

 

R.A. Torrey said, "It is almost the easiest thing in the world to lead a child from 5 to 10 years of age to a definite acceptance of Christ."

 

I think a child has such an innocent and pure heart, it is easy for them to accept and believe in Jesus as their Savior.

 

Every day my husband and I prayed four things, that are children and grand children would be saved at an early age, they would graduate right, marry right, and love their God all the days of their lives.

I still pray that every day. I always think - "What if I'm the only person praying for my family today."

Life is not always easy and you don't know what the day is going to bring. Praying for your family is the most important thing you can do. 

Grandmother In Charge

It has  been one of those exciting crazy weeks in the Rice Family.

 

It was Wednesday night around 9:30 and I got a call from my son, Neal. "Mom could you come over. I need to take Amy to the hospital." Amy and Neal are having a little boy at the end of January. This has not been an easy pregnancy for Amy. I told her it's because it's a little Rice boy.

Like any good grandma I hurried over, assured them the three girls would be fine and do not worry.

I forgot what a major job it is getting kids ready for school in the mornings. Face it - no one wants to get woke up out of a warm cozy bed and told to get ready for school. No one goes easily into that day of teachers and school lessons.

The first morning we were late. At school when they asked the reason, I told them to write down "Grandmother In Charge."

They kept Amy Thursday night in the hospital also. So Thursday night I called in reinforcements - their other Grandma. It took two grandmothers to give 3 little girls their baths, help with homework and get them ready for bed that night.

First day down.

Friday morning. I was determined they would not be late for school. They woke up without any problem. Well Friday is chapel day at the school and they have to wear skirts or jumpers.

 

I always said boys were easier to take care of than girls. Boys wear jeans and t-shirts. They have two pairs of shoes - tennis shoes and one pair of dress shoes, and of course every little boy needs a pair of cowboy boots. Most of the time you don't have to do anything to their hair except make sure it's clean. And feeding them breakfast was easy - a package of chocolate donuts and they are happy.  Guess what the Kyla, Hayden, and Brylee had for breakfast Friday morning - CHOCOLATE DONUTS.

 

Well with girls everything has to coordinate. These girls have shoes and hairbows that match each outfit. And hair - I raised boys. I don't know how to fix little girl's hair. But we made it and they were not late!

 

I have to admit, they were not American Girl Doll Picture Perfect and when Neal saw them after school, he said, "Was this Wacky Tacky Day?"

 

But we survived. Amy is home now and everything is fine with the baby. But please pray for Neal and Amy. They think Amy might have had an appendicitis attack, but because of the baby they can't do a lot of the tests. But it eased up and she's doing better. They are also in the process of moving which doesn't make things easy.

 

I tell them they are making memories. This will be a time in their life that they will never forget. One day they will look back and be able to laugh about it and remember the time they left "Grandmother In Charge."

Lest We Forget!!

I am so thankful for my freedom and that I'm a citizen of the greatest nation on earth - "The United States of America."  I know my freedom is not free. It was paid for by the sacrifice of brave men and women.

Happy Veteran's Day!!!

Oh No! I'm Turning Into My Aunt Pearl

For some reason, when I woke up this morning, I was in a baking mood. This does not happen too often. Especially since I'm trying to lose a few pounds before the holidays. I can easily put on 5 - 10 pounds over Thanksgiving and Christmas just by smelling the food.

I needed a few things from Food Lion, so I got dressed real quick and drove to the store. I sure was hoping I didn't see anybody I knew. It would always happen. When you look your worst, that's when you are going to see everybody you know.

So I got out of the car and as I was getting out of the car, I noticed I had on two different blue striped socks with orange jeans. I thought please don't let anybody I know see me. Thankfully I didn't see anybody.

The reason I said I was turning into my Great Aunt Pearl (as they say in the south - "Bless Her Heart"), she had problems with coordinating her wardrobe. When she got older she never wore socks that matched and her clothes for sure never matched. She was even known for wearing two different pairs of shoes.

 

She looks good in the picture below. Someone must have helped her dress. She passed away in 1956 at the age of 67.



My Great Uncle Lee, Great Aunt Pearl, and my Grandpa (Poppy)
in July 1952

 





It's funny how you worry about inheriting some of your ancestor's traits. My Grandpa (Poppy) and his brothers were musicians. They could play any kind of music instrument. I can't play a tune on anything. They were riverboat gamblers and made money playing music on the riverboats that went up and down the Ohio. They did teach me how to play poker and do card tricks when I was young. I'm not sure how great of a legacy that is.

Great memories of a great past. And wonderful memories of the people in your family who help to mold and shape your life.

The Blood Still Sings - JESUS SAVES! JESUS SAVES!

The choir at our church has been singing a song - "Jesus Saves (The Blood Still Sings)".

 

"Jesus Saves (The Blood Still Sings)"

 

by Michael Booth

 

Every drop of blood that touched the ground
Cried, “Jesus saves, Jesus saves”
The world of sin rejoiced to hear the sound
That Jesus saves, Jesus saves
Even the sword that pierced His side
Cried, “Jesus saves, Jesus saves”
The message of His arms stretched open wide
Cries, “Jesus saves, Jesus saves”

Hallelujah I’m redeemed
I’ve been pardoned full and free
And all because the blood still sings
Jesus saves, Jesus saves

All the hosts of heaven now proclaim,
“Jesus saves, Jesus saves”
And in the Book of Life beside my name is
Jesus saves, My Jesus saves

Hallelujah I’m redeemed
I’ve been pardoned full and free
And all because the blood still sings
Jesus saves, My Jesus saves

And today the blood still sings
I know it sings,
Jesus saves, Jesus saves
Jesus saves.

 

Sometimes I forget what Jesus did for me. I forget about the shed blood on Calvary, the sword in His side, the nails in His hands and feet.

I forget that I have my name written down in the Book of Life and I have an eternal home in Heaven all because of that blood.

I'm so thankful for that blood and that on July 25, 1972, I believed in Jesus and the blood He shed to save me from my sins, and asked Jesus to come into my heart and SAVE me.

 

THE BLOOD STILL SINGS JESUS SAVES!

Good Morning!!

When my boys were growing up, much to their dismay, I was a morning person. Every morning I would wake them up singing to them.

And if that wasn't bad enough, God did not give me the gift of singing. When I sang, our dog would howl, my boys would cover their ears, and Kyla, my grand daughter, says I give her a headache. But I still love to sing and so in church you will hear me making a not so joyful noise unto the Lord. I always feel sorry for the people sitting around me in church when we sing.

But every morning one of my favorite songs to sing to my boys was "When The Red Red Robin Comes Bob Bob Bobbin' Along". 

I found the song on YouTube this morning and guess what I texted my boys this morning to wake up to. Every mother has a little bit of evil in her. So Good Morning to all my blog friends and family.

http://youtu.be/XKCaVCCqVBw

Why did God create FIRE ANTS?

Have you ever seen anyone do a fire ant dance?  There's a lot of jumping up and down and slapping of your feet and legs.

I can remember my first encounter with these little creatures. We had moved to Florida and I was cleaning up the yard when I started feeling these little stings. I thought how could something so little hurt so bad. My son, Neal, had told me about fire ants. He had several encounters when he did landscaping in Florida.

I'm from Indiana. We did not have fire ants.

Then when we moved to North Carolina, I found out they also resided in this state.

Today I went to the cemetery to change flowers on Jerry's grave and I was standing there and all of a sudden I was doing the fire ant dance.  I'm getting pretty good at it.

 

I know that everything God created has a purpose. I hope it's an important purpose that they have, because that is one creature I can do without. This song reminds me - God made all creatures great and small - even FIRE ANTS!

All Creatures Great and Small From Hymns for Little Children by (Mrs) Cecil Frances Humphreys Alexander (1848) Music: Royal Oak, arranged by Martin F. Shaw (1915) All things bright and beautiful, All creatures great and small, All things wise and wonderful: The Lord God made them all. Each little flower that opens, Each little bird that sings, He made their glowing colours, He made their tiny wings. All things bright and beautiful, All creatures great and small, All things wise and wonderful: The Lord God made them all. The rich man in his castle, The poor man at his gate, He made them, high or lowly, And ordered their estate. All things bright and beautiful, All creatures great and small, All things wise and wonderful: The Lord God made them all. The purple headed mountains, The river running by, The sunset and the morning That brightens up the sky. All things bright and beautiful, All creatures great and small, All things wise and wonderful: The Lord God made them all. The cold wind in the winter, The pleasant summer sun, The ripe fruits in the garden, He made them every one. All things bright and beautiful, All creatures great and small, All things wise and wonderful: The Lord God made them all. The tall trees in the greenwood, The meadows where we play, The rushes by the water, To gather every day. All things bright and beautiful, All creatures great and small, All things wise and wonderful: The Lord God made them all. He gave us eyes to see them, And lips that we might tell How great is God Almighty, Who has made all things well. All things bright and beautiful, All creatures great and small, All things wise and wonderful: The Lord God made them all.

I Did It!!!! I Did It!!!!

Coming this season on HGTV our newest bathroom remodeling show starring Patricia Rice.

I thought HGTV could use a comedy.

I was trying to think of titles - "How Not To Install a Bathroom Floor", "Bathroom Mishaps", "Tiling Can Be Fun". Whatever it would be called I'm sure it would  be a "Comedy of Errors."

But it is done and I am so happy. But I have to warn you - "You Enter My Bathroom At Your Own Risk". Nothing is guaranteed.

Let's Fall To Pieces Together

I was driving the other day and switching radio stations hoping to find some news to listen to or some good music. A song came on one of the stations that made me laugh and laugh.

I don't know who was singing it or who wrote it, and I don't think I want to know. I didn't even listen to all of the song.

 

It went something like this:

 

You left your tears on the jukebox

And they got mixed in with mine.

From now on let's fall to pieces together.

 

I'm pretty sure it was about two lonely heart broken people hoping to find comfort in one another.

 

Probably everyone has suffered heart break of some kind in this life, especially if you live long enough. I'm so thankful that I have a God who can give comfort when I "fall to pieces."

I can pray to a prayer hearing God, who sees my tears and understands them.

Psalm 34:18

The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.

Ooooohh!! My Aching Body!!

Monday morning I started a project. My air conditioner had leaked into my small bathroom and the wood laminate floor had swollen and needed to be replaced.

Well, I thought I can do that !  I helped my husband before. It's not that hard. So I got my pry bar and hammer, pulled the trim off the baseboard and starting pulling up flooring. All went well except for around the toilet. I didn't want to remove the toilet and I could not get that flooring from around the toilet, but I was determined. Finally out it came.

I thought peel and stick tiles would be the easiest. It was a little bathroom, it wouldn't take very many and I could save some money. All went well and this morning I finished laying the floor. I hammered back the trim, painted it and it looked nice, but I didn't think about the toilet. There it was - about a 1/2 inch gap between my toilet and the floor and my toilet is rocking.

I know - the Internet. You can find out how to do everything on the Internet. They said use shims and caulk it. Well it was taking a lot of shims and I figured it would take a lot of tubes of caulking to fix that gap. So I quit for the day!

I try to do things myself. I forget that my body is getting older and isn't as strong as it use to be. When my husband and I did projects, I was probably 25 years younger.

So I got a shower, took two Aleves  and I'm sitting on the couch hoping everything quits hurting.

And I'll think about the bathroom tomorrow - As Scarlett O'Hara from Gone With The Wind would say, "After all, tomorrow is another day."

Because It Was There

Riding an elephant really wasn't on my list of goals or dreams. But there it was. A chance to ride an elephant. I couldn't pass it up. I might never get another chance. It was fun!!!!

 

Elephants are very fascinating. Elephant families bond for life, caring for and protecting one another. They are only separated by death. And God gave them a memory so they could protect themselves from danger.

 

God's creations are so amazing.

September's Almost Gone

I think I'm a little nostalgic tonight. I feel September is a fleeting month soon to be in the past.

I know these moments of time will never come again. It's almost like the past is growing and the future is shrinking.

I know I have a wonderful life full of great friends and a great family and I know that in this life, I couldn't have asked for more.

 

I Couldn't Have Asked For More

I sit here and think of all that I have seen

And the memories I made in places I have been.

I think of every sunrise that wakens up the world

Along with every sunset with colors all a twirl.

I've got to stand on mountain tops and see the world below.

Enjoy the peace and stillness while walking thru' the snow.

I watched the flowers grow as they came alive in spring.

And saw the pretty colors that only fall could bring.

I've held my newborn babes tight within my arms

And wished that I could keep them safe from any harm.

And someday when I'm drawing nearer to heaven's shore

I know that in this life I couldn't have asked for more.

 

- Patricia Rice

I am blessed.

Blood Cancer Awareness Month

September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month.


It's been over 2 years now that my husband passed away with Acute Myeloid Leukemia.


Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a cancer of the bone marrow and the blood that progresses quickly without treatment. It affects mostly cells that aren't fully developed. These cells can't carry out their normal functions. That's one reason why it's important to get care and treatment as soon as possible.
With treatment, people who have AML continue to see improved results. However, AML can be a difficult disease to treat, and researchers are studying new approaches to AML therapy in clinical trials.

AML results from acquired changes in the DNA (genetic material) of a developing marrow cell. Once the marrow cell becomes a leukemic cell, it multiplies into 11 billion or more cells. These cells, called "leukemic blasts," do not function normally. However, they grow and survive better than normal cells.
The presence of the leukemic blasts blocks the production of normal cells. As a result, when AML is diagnosed, the number of healthy blood cells (red cells, white cells and platelets) is usually lower than normal.

AML progresses rapidly without treatment.

I'm thankful everyday for the treatment that my husband was able to get. It prolonged the time that my family and I was able to spend with him. Without treatment the doctor said he would only last about 5 months. So thankful that he was able to get a bone marrow transplant from his brother, Bob. The "Leukemic blasts" were just too strong. My husband fought a good fight.
So thankful that I'll get to see him again someday in heaven.

Pray that someday a cure can be found for this and other cancers.

Two Things Cannot Be in One Place

“One of the new things people began to find out in the last century was that thoughts—just mere thoughts—are as powerful as electric batteries—as good for one as sunlight is, or as bad for one as poison. To let a sad thought or a bad one get into your mind is as dangerous as letting a scarlet fever germ get into your body. If you let it stay there after it has got in you may never get over it as long as you live... surprising things can happen to any one who, when a disagreeable or discouraged thought comes into his mind, just has the sense to remember in time and push it out by putting in an agreeable determinedly courageous one. Two things cannot be in one place.""Where you tend a rose, my lad, A thistle cannot grow.”

―  Frances Hodgson Burnett, The Secret Garden

I love the story of "The Secret Garden."

One of my favorite passages is where they talk about replacing the bad thoughts that enter into your mind with good thoughts.

It is so easy to let our minds be over taken with sad and bad thoughts. Every day we wake up to violence and injustice happening in our world. We face the death of loved ones, health problems, or our hearts are broken over something we have no control over. I know it isn't always easy to replace those thoughts with good and happy thoughts. But if we don't, pretty soon we lose our happiness and purpose in life.

Sometimes ordinary little things can replace my sad thoughts. Maybe the music and words of a song, the smiles and laughter of my grand kids, the innocence of a new born baby, the touch of the wind on my face, the beauty of a flower, a hug, the smell of the rain on a warm summer day, a ripe tomato from the garden, the reddest juiciest watermelon in the world, the changing of the seasons, knowing I have an eternal home in heaven, and a God who is always in control.

The Bible verses that help me to find peace are  Philippians 4:8-9

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.

Whenever a thought enters your mind that shouldn't be there, think on honest, just, pure, lovely things and the God of peace shall be with you. Think on the things that give you happiness and peace.

 

Rejoicing in Heaven

Sunday, August 31, we laid to rest Jerry's brother, Robert L. Rice. 

While we are mourning the loss of Jerry's brother, Bob, I think of all the rejoicing that was going on in heaven that day. Bob had passed from death unto life.

At the funeral we had the joy of seeing family and old friends we hadn't seen in a while. It seems like it takes a sad occasions like a funeral to get family together.

Please continue praying for Bob's wife, Julie, and for the rest of the family. Pray for comfort and peace.

3 of my sons - Aaron, Neal, and Scott

 

 

 

On the way home to North Carolina, we saw the most beautiful rainbow. It reminded me that you can't have a rainbow of promise without a little rain.

We Live - Because of Calvary

My phone rang early this morning with the news that Bob Rice had went home to be with the Lord. It seemed like it wasn't real. I had saw him and his wife, Julie, this summer.  Everything was fine. And then I received a call at the end of July that Bob had lung cancer. It moved so fast.

I keep telling myself - "God knew all about it. He is in control. HE IS ALREADY IN OUR TOMORROW.

 

I thought about the reunion going on in heaven. He's seeing his mom and dad, his brother, Gary, and his brother, Jerry. They'll be no strife, no pain, no sickness, just a glad reunion time. I'm so thankful for that blessed hope.

 

Please be praying for Julie and the rest of the family as preparations are made.

 

On a happier note -. My son, Neal, and his wife, Amy, are expecting a little boy in January.  I'm so excited. My favorite thing in the world is being a Grandma.

 

A Baby is God's Way of Saying That the World Should Go On.

 

In this life, rain falls along with the sunshine. But what a wonderful Saviour we have. Always there leading the way. 

God Is Good - All The Time

God is Good - All the Time.  No matter the situation or circumstances or trials that we are going through - God is good. 

 

I write this blog with a heavy heart. Before I came home from my summer adventure, I learned that my brother-in-law, Bob Rice, had lung cancer. He was the brother that was Jerry's donor for the bone marrow transplant. I'm so thankful for his willingness and love for Jerry that he didn't even hesitate to be the donor. Bob gave me a few more months with my husband which I probably wouldn't have had.

 

Bob's lung cancer is very aggressive. Today we learned that it had gone into his pancreas and lymph nodes. We are still hanging on to hope. Hope and faith gets you through the dark days.

 

Bob is like my brother.  We all grew up together. My brother and Bob always hung out together and were in the same class. We were just a bunch of kids growing up in Newburgh, Indiana living on a little road called Clover Drive, out in the middle of nowhere.

 

We all had futures we were looking forward to, all of us wanting a better life than what our parents had. The best thing I can tell you is there was a time that Bob and his wife, Julie, accepted Jesus as their saviour.

 

Please pray for Bob and his wife, Julie. Pray for comfort and strength. My heart is breaking for them. Like Jerry and I, Bob and Julie had planned on retiring and growing old together.

Christmas of 2012
Back - left to right - Norman, Steve, Bob
Front - left to right - Janine, Gary, Pat, Julie, and Jennifer in front.


GOD IS GOOD - ALL THE TIME

More Summer Memories

San Antonio with Mark, Alexis, and Gavin

Sunrise at San Padre Island

Sunrise at San Padre Island, Texas

A doe and her two fawn in Ohio

Two Fawn in Ohio

My grandson, Greg. Taking a ride on the 4 wheeler

Cincinnati Zoo

Evan, Elena, and Emma at the Cincinnati Zoo

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

My son, Aaron and his wife Jackie with Emma, Ethan, Elena and Evan along with the furry friends of the family - Lucy, Jubal, Peanut, and Hondo.

Rosemary Clooney's Home in Augusta KY

The Costumes Rosemary Clooney wore in the Movie - White Christmas

 

 

 

George Clooney's Costumes from movies that he had made.



Sunset in Cincinnati

Lion King in Animal Kingdom

Neal and Scott

Mt. Everest Ride in Animal Kingdom

Animal Kingdom 

 

After The Storm

Birds sing after a storm;

why shouldn't people feel as free to delight

in whatever sunlight remains to them?

Rose Kennedy 

 

 

I'm in Cincinnati at this time. During the night I awoke with the sound of thunder and the lightening brightening the sky.  I loved the sound of the rain.

 

This morning when I finally woke up, I heard birds singing outside. Their songs were so beautiful. The storm had stopped. I heard their morning songs as they flew around. The earth was fresh and green.  I heard a dove in the distance cooing and a woodpecker hitting its beak against a tree beating out its morning melody. They had survived the storm.

 

 

 

 

 

 

I think of all the storms a person goes through in their lives. But isn't it wonderful after the storm has passed. The birds sing and praise God and thank Him for the morning. We need to sing and praise God for the morning. We need to praise Him for all the storms of life He brings us through. Praise Him for His love.

 

 



 

Making Summer Memories

It feels like summer is going fast. I've been making a lot of good memories this summer.
I was able to spend some time with my Dad. I always feel good after I see him and make sure he is doing okay. He's settled into the Nursing Home. Please keep praying for him.
I also saw other family and friends while in Indiana.



My Dad, John Knight

Alexis, Gavin, (2 of my grandkids) and I flew out to Texas to see my youngest son, Mark. While we were there, he received a good report from his doctor. His body scan and blood tests showed no sign of the cancer. He doesn't have to return to the doctor for three months. I am thanking the Lord for answered prayer. I am a very happy Momma.

 

Waiting at the Airport

 

 

San Antonio Zoo

Mark and Gavin

 



Mark and his wife, Maria with Gavin, Alexis, and Leslie

After getting back to Evansville, Indiana and spending a couple of days, I packed up and headed to Ohio to see my two sons there - Scott and Aaron and their families.

Scott and Lisa

 

Aaron, Evan, Emma, Jackie, and Elena
at the Cincinnati Zoo



My trip will soon come to an end and I'll be making my way back to North Carolina.
My favorite vacations are the ones I spend with my family.

I awoke this morning remembering that two years ago my husband, Jerry, went to be with the Lord. Sometimes it's still hard thinking about it.  I know my sons still have a hard time with it also. I know that one day I will get to see him again in Heaven. 

I'm still not for sure what the Lord has planned for my life. So for right now I get up every morning and do all the things I know I have to do and know the Lord is in control.

The hardest part is I really miss having someone to grow old with. 

So thankful for friends and a great family who love me.