It's Time

It's time to start the after Christmas cleaning. Making sure that everything is in order and getting ready for the New Year. But not looking forward to saying good-bye to Matthew as he heads back to Mississippi on Tuesday night.

The week before Christmas

It's the week before Christmas and I struggle to find something to write about. i have done so much this month like shop, clean, bake, and still have so much to do that I have not had a chance to sit down and write at all. My son has proven what a grown up young man he is by not getting under the tree and shaking the presents this year as he has in past years. All I really want for Christmas is Peace, Love and spending time with my family. Oh and my nephew is on his way home as we speak he's probably in the air on his way to either Atlanta airport or he's already made it that far and is on his way to Charlotte N.C. Let the holiday festivities begin. Happy holidays to one and all and lets not forget the reason for the season.

Virginia Tech Book

I am reading the most interesting book on the school shootings at Virginia Tech college that is located in Blacksburg Va. I'm sure most people have heard of it. The tragedy was felt around the world. This book explains what happened on that day and also gives you a little bit of background on the ones that was killed on that day. This school is only about 40 minutes from my home and in small towns like we live in when one town hurts they all do.

Christmas Parade

Our town puts off a great christmas parade every year. My son walked in it this year. He belongs to a club called Future christians and athletes. I am very proud of him for this. it was such a special day for our town it seems like everyone comes together. I know I have lots of friends all year long but theres just something special about friends coming together at christmas time.

Prayer for my Uncle

When I count my many blessings family is one thing that I feel very blessed with. One of my favorite uncles is going through an illness right now in which he needs prayer. I hope that anyone reading this will pray for him and his recovery he is a dear man to me. Thank you.

Thankfulness

I had a great thanksgiving. I am so blessed and have so much to be thankful for.

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving to one and all today.

It's that time of year again

It's hard to believe that its that time of the year already. I think I will try to go out and get a little christmas shopping done today. My son has been great this year he only had two things on his wish list but of course he'll probably get more. The years are rolling by so fast for me. It seems like when I was a child growing up it did not go so fast in fact when I was a preteen I could not wait for time to go by so that I could be 16, then 18, then 21 now I'm saying why is it going so fast yeah now that I'm 40 something.

A SPECIAL MAN

A special man left this world this week. A man I have known all my life. He was beloved by all that knew him and touched so many lifes. His name is Cecil Belcher and he was pastor and modirator at the Old Regular Baptist church inWest Virginia. Although I know longer live there or attend that church he still had a very special place in my heart and I will always think fondly of him. He helped to baptize me when I was 15 years old. I honor this man and he will be missed more than I can imagine.

Holiday baking

I am getting ready to start my holiday baking. I will be looking up recipes for desserts containing apples. If you know any good ones I'd love it if you'd pass it along. Thanks!

Thanksgiving dinner(early)

We are having thanksgiving early at our church tonight because so many people have thanksgiving at home or with their families on that special day. I made a red velvet cake and pea salad for the occasion. I love getting together with family and friends. I have so much to be thankful for. God has truly blessed me and my family.

Church singings

My son has been singing in churches here of late. He likes doing this so I will never discourage it. Tonight he is singing at the Christian church in our home town. Well enjoy your day whatever it is that you are doing today. God bless.

Wonderful day

An absolutely wonderful day. My husband and I ran errands and then stopped off at Rio Grande our local mexican resturant for a bite of lunch. We then shopped a little bit before heading home to a perfectly romantic afternoon. Enjoy your mate and let them know everyday how special they are. After all just because your married does not mean that you have to stop dating. Have a date night now and then.

Anniversary

Today is my 17th anniversary. I am married to the man that I have loved since laying eyes on him 18 years ago. Has it been perfect? No. But he is perfect for me. We have had our ups and downs what married couple hasn't but he still is the love of my life and although I didn't always know it I now know that I am the love of his. Maybe we are getting older and more settled but I love him more today than ever before. Our arguements have become fewer through the years and I now know that rather than fuss we both just smile and agree to disagree. Oh how I look forward to the years ahead with this wonderful country boy that I call husband. Happy anniversary honey.

Election day

Today is election day. I pray that everyone votes with there heart. May the best man win.

Smile

smile its the best medicine in the world .

Knee Surgery

My mom is having knee surgery today. I hope all goes well for her. There seems to be so much going on anymore. I am still reading my Joel Osteen book and realy enjoying it. There is lots of good advice in it. One thing he has taught me is how to relax and enjoy each day and let tomorrow take care of itself. I am such a worry wort by nature. Well have a blessed day.

Halloween

I am wanting to give a super party for me and my friends this year. Anybody have any ideas?

Has anyone heard?

I have not been posting for awhile because of a couple of reasons first of all my nephew that I speak of here often is I think I have mentioned in the Navy He has not been back long from Kuwait and now is back at his home port in the states. Well he somehow has contacted Epstein-Barr Virus. Has anyone heard of this? I am doing some research on it now. I went to the Ole timey day this week-end but needless to say it was hard to have a good time with Matt on my mind. But I could not be with him so I went on and helped out where I could but leaving every so often to try to hear something from him. I think I have made no mistake in saying that he is like a son to me. My son and him are like brothers. Well this being said please keep him in prayer and hug somebody near and dear to you today. We can't tell people we love them enough.

Rain Date

We did not get to have ole timey day due to rain it is posponed until next Saturday. It was a fairly nice week-end all in all> I really don't have much to say this morning I'm not into the political viewpoints not that I don't have opinions its just that I feel at this point in time and with reading the history of my Bible I feel it's all about fulfilment in which no man or woman can do anything about. I now thank its more about love and getting along. I think we as a nation should be preparing ourselves for whats ahead and love, love, love, one another.

Ole Timey Day

Next week-end is Ole Timey day in the town where I live. Its the third annual. My husband has been involved in it since the beginning. It is given by the Shockley family but lots of people in the community do things. Me and my husband help with the corn meal and buckwheat grinding that is done the ole timey way with the grist mills. Our church will be selling homeade fried apple pies and cold drinks. There also will be homeade ice cream, molassas making, apple butter making, all kinds of equiptment and ole timey tractors. Horses galore. there is lots more to noumerous to mention. But I will add that there will be ole time bluegrass and gospel music and all this is just on Saturday. On Sunday there will be all this plus an ole time tent church service. If anyone is in the area of Hillsville, Va we welcome you to come enjoy and have a good time of fellowship with us.

Big day ahead

Today is a big day. We have alot going on at the church today. Every year we have what we call a back porch singing. Well this year its changed to the front porch but regardless We have about five or six groups that sing and play on the porch of our church while we and anyone who wants to join us have a picnic and listen to good ole gospel music. Well I just had not been posting anything for a while and wanted to check in. But gotta get going I still have to make a macaroni salad and ice a cake. Thats all for now take care and God bless.

Knee Replacement

I made myself a promise that I would not make this blog something negative that I would always try to say positive things here. I do want to touch on something for just a moment. My mom is facing surgery for torn cartilage and possible knee replacement if there is any one out there that had had this done or is facing the same type of surgery will you get in touch with me. I'd like to get some more opinions on it and how people got along after the surgery. I'd be pleased to hear from you. Thanks and have a blessed day.

The ring

My husband lost his mother back in April and it has been a hard time for him. He had bought his mom a ring some years back and it was given back to him after her death. She had wore the ring until it was wore into. I took the ring to the jewelry store and had it fixed and cleaned. I now wear it almost everyday. There's not a day goes by that I don't think of her I believe with all my heart that she is in a better place as she did a lot of suffering her last days here on earth. Anyway I just looked down at my finger and saw the ring and the reminder that I had a very good mother-in-law. How could I not love this woman she gave me the best thing she could ever have given me. MY HUSBAND.

A mother's pride

I try not to brag to much on my son but I am so very proud of him. He is supposed to speak in front of about 200 (more or less) people this thursday . It is a school christian club that he belongs to. His topic is taken from the Bible John chapter 12. Although I try very hard not to be prideful I still have to say I thank God for blessing me with a good son. As I know all of you that have children know that we put them first and ourself last. God bless you all and have a very good day.

Best Baked Beans I ever ate

Tonight is another youth camping trip and I have been getting into helping out alot with the youth at our church. I found a baked bean recipe from taste of home that I find to be one of the best in my opinion. I thought I'd try it out since that is what I am sapossed to make. You make it in a slow cooker, add one and one half cups of ketscup with a med onion chopped, med green pepper chopped, red pepper chopped, half cup of water,half cup brown sugar, 2 bay leaves, 2tsps cider vinegar, 1 tsp ground mustard, dash of pepper 1 can(16 oz) kidney beans rinsed and drained, 1 can (150z) great northern beans,rinsed and drained, 1 can(15 oz) lima beans,rinsed and drained, 1 can(150z) black beans rinsed and drained, one can (15oz) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained. Cover and cook on low for 5-7 hours or until onion and peppers are tender. Remove bay leaves Name_ Party Beans. Hope you enjoy!

Praises to my heavenly Father

I would like to send out praises for the fact that my nephew(Matthew) arrived back safely to Gulfport Miss. where he is stationed in the U.S. Navy. I always worry about him until he gets back. Thanks to everyone who says a prayer for our troops and helps to keep up their moral.

Saying Goodbye

Saying goodbye is always hard for me.Today is one of those days. My nephew is leaving back to Mississippi tonight. He's been here two weeks and I'm so not looking forward to his leaving although I do wish him a safe trip. I could love this boy anymore if he was my own son we are very close. Please remember him in prayer for me and pray for a safe trip back to Gulfport. Thanks

Wishing everyone well

Just wanted to say hello and wish everyone well. I haven't been blogging this week-end due to company, yard sales, and flea markets but I do have one request for all you bloggers out there that believe in prayer please, please. please, say a special prayer for my aunt Vera she is really bad and from what I hear having surgery this morning. I love her so much if anything happens to her it will be the first aunt I have ever lost and we are a close family. I would appreciate any prayers for her speedy recovery. Hope you all had a wonderful labor day. I have a lot of things planned for September hope all is going as planned. God Bless and have a wonderful day.

It's that time of year again

Well it's that time of year again. Time for the big labor day flea market that hits Hillsville Va every year. I live on the outskirts of town but it's still Hillsville and I enjoy it. Not only the flea market but the many yard sales that go with it. If you are into this come on into town and check us out. If not I suggest you stay as far away from here as possible being it's one of the largest around and there will be thousands upon thousands of people here.

It's my birthday

I'm not writing this to make a fuss about my birthday but only to say I am happy that God has allowed me to see 48 But I am starting to feel old now. My husband says it's only in my mind. My th0ughts are I still feel like a teenager in my mind. My mind is not the problem. But anyway I am blessed and I am going to enjoy my day with my family. I have already received several pretty cards from church, family and friends. It's raining so I'm going to lay back enjoy the day and hey my nephew is home what more can I ask for I am thankful and blessed.

What a week-end

Boy have we had a full week-end around here. We went to my husbands family reunion on Saturday at Hungry Mothers state park and had a real good time seeing family that we had not seen for awhile. Spent the day and had a good time. Then on Sunday we had a birthday party for my nephew. He's the one thats in from the military and I had a great time seeing him. He is sapossed to be here for another week and a half. All these good things happening God is good isn't he?. Hope all of you have a wonderful and blessed day.

Todays the day

Todays the day that my nephew is coming home. I can hardly wait. He is sapossed to arrive in Charlotte N.C. sometimes this afternoon. My brother in law, sister, and his girlfriend(who has become a part of our family) are going down to pick him up. He is sapossed to be here two weeks. I know they will fly by. I haven't seen him in six months since he went over seas. Hopefully he will be in the states for awhile now. So his name is Matt so remember him in your prayers. God bless you all. I must go to the store now to pick up some things for my husbands family reunion which is on Saturday.

The party's almost over

Well it seems like we have ran all weekend doing things for B.J. On friday night we took him shopping and then to the Pizza Hut. Saturday he went on a fishing trip with his buddy from church it was an all day adventure and yes I did hear about the one that got away. But he has really gotton into fishing and I'm glad because that is a good thing to keep a young boy busy. He has a cousin who loves to fish who he does not see anymore I think the two of them would have made good fishing buddies. Then last night a preacher from down the road and his daughter took him out to eat. Today after church our friends Mark and Tracy and their girls are taking him along with his dad an I to the mexican restuant. So all in all its been a great weekend for him with lots of eating going on. Have a great day and God Bless.

Happy Birthday B.J.

Yesterday was my sons 13th birthday. I didn't have time to post a blog then because it was a busy day but I can't believe I now have a teenager. To be honest I have a little Larry the Cable Guy.(Censored version). But he really is that country.Happy birthday to anyone else who may have shared this day or today. God bless you and always remember all things are possible through Christ who strenghtens me.

New room number one

We are in the process of trying to get some home improvements done, One down. We worked really hard this week-end on my sons room.Which your child always comes first right? I think my computer room will be next. My son is so proud he has new furniture but he is really into the John Deere theme in which he has several little things but I am having a hard time finding comforters or bedspreads.Wonder where one might find these things? I did find him the window curtins though. Have a blessed day.

Off to the Walmart

Today is the day we do the dreaded, the buying of the tennis shoes. My son who will be 13 on thursday is a counrty boy through and through and all we hear at our house when it comes to buying shoes is boots, boots, boots. He owns several pair and thats all we will wear but his P.E. teacher has informed them all that a pair of tennis shoes is of the upmost importance for this class.(Which I had told him this already before school started but who listens to mom right). So anyway we are off to the Walmart store to buy tennis shoes which I could have already purchased a week ago before school started which leads me to believe I'm not so dumb after all. Am I in this boat alone. I seems like as my son reaches these teenage years we knows everything and we as his parents no nothing. Whats up with that?

Back to school

I sent my son off to school today in the pouring down rain and not to mention thunder and lightning. But he was happy as a lark. He was starting eighth grade and he felt so grown up. I love my boys so much. they are the light of mine and my husbands life. I know if you are a parent that you know what I am talking about. Well heres hoping he has a great year. He has set lots of goals for hisself. I'd love to hear from any parent especially if you have young teens.

Back to the states

My nephew is back in the united states after a six month stint in kuweit. He is now back in Mississippi at his home port. I love him so much. I am so glad that he is back there. I hope to see him in a couple of weeks. I thank God for getting him back safe.

fiddlers convention

It's that time of year again. It's time for the old time fiddlers convention in Galax Virginia. This for those of you who do not know is world wide known. I do not attend but have on occasion drove by to see the thousands of people and sometimes listen to it on the radio. I live in the next town over which is Hillsville. Which is also known world wide for its labor day flea market which is all over town and one of the biggest so I am told. This I do partake in since I happen to be a lover of flea markets and yard sales. If your ever in our neck of the woods drop on by and check it out if this happens to be something of interest to you. Have a blessed day.

Pray for a safe trip home for my nephew

Sometime this weekend my nephew is sapossed to be returning to the United States after a six month stint in Kuweit. He is in the U.S. Navy and I am so proud of him Please if anybody out there is reading this and pray at all let a good prayer go up for him and the others for his safe return home. I miss him so much.

Party on friday

Today was my husbands company picnic. He works for the Virginia Dept of Transportation. We had a great time, We had some friends of ours that also worked there and his wife to furnish the music. We had great food, hoseshoe contest, golf contest, bingo, fifty fifty drawings and lots of door prizes. I met alot of people I didn't know but had heard my husband talk about quite alot. It was a great day of fun and fellowship. But the only thing is I am not used to going to partys during the week so now today has seemed like Saturday all day. Now tomorrow is Saturday and I feel like I should be getting ready to go to church. Go figure. Have a great weekend.

Concerning Shoping

I took my son shopping today at the neatest little shop it has a little of something for everyone. Its called the sunnyside store and even though its in my hometown people come from all over to visit this store. I could spend hours in there looking at all the different unique things that you can't find just any where. I'm sure they must have a website its worth taking a look around. www.sunnyside store .com. My son is into John Deere and they have alot of that but they also have something for every colector if you can't find it here I don't know where it is. Today my son brought two pair of jeans reasonably priced and a western shirt. He's all about farming, bull riding and just plain country. Well I guess this is my tip of the day. Have a good one and may God Bless.

I am so thankful for my family

Tomorrow will mark the 80th birthday of my Aunt Ruth and I am planning to go to her party. I feel so blessed to have such a wonderful family that has lived such long lives. My Aunt Georgia who is the oldest of twelve children is 89 years old. My daddys family has been blessed to have only lost two children out of the twelve. Uncle Cain died as an infant and Uncle Charles died in his fifties from liver and kidney problems. God bless my family and may they all live long and happy lives I love you one and all.

YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE

there is a very special friend out there that I hope is reading this blog. I would love for you to get in touch with me . It's been a long time and I'd love t talk to you . Being the great talker and reader that you are I feel like you will read this. It's been a long time so I hope I find you.

feeling a little nastalgic today

I've been washing clothes today I don't know if I have mentioned it but I am a coalminers daughter from W.Va. I thought of the song coal miners daughter and how her momma washed their clothes on a washboard. My momma did that in her earlier days but not when I could remember it. I watched her wash on an old wringer washing machine many times. I don't know what brought this to mind I guess I am just feeling nastalgic today. Write and tell me about the way that you grew up.

I thank God for my many friends

I went to visit a friend today whom I have known for awhile. She is always uplifting and gives me the straight talk. She has seen my ups and my downs but thank God right now its all up. I 'd like to say that friendship is one of the most important things to me in the world outside of God and family. I hope to make many more friends through this blog. I don't know who all reads this but I pray for each one of you. I took my friend some homeade bread. I guess I have said before that I love to bake. I share with family and friends because there is no way for me to eat it all and I consider it a way to witness. That is all for now God bless you one and all.

Always remember those keeping us safe

You know I started out with this site because I wanted it to be a happy place and somewhere people could come to to get a little inspriration or a good laugh. But so far there has been some unhappiness and I feel like sharing that as well. My cousin who had her 20 birthday on July 9, spent her day in the hospital making the decision as to weather or not to pull the life support on her husband who was 26. He had a brain tumor and they were getting ready to celebrate their one year wedding anniversary. So So sad. anyway to make a long story short he was on the Athens W.V. fire dept. and my hats off to those fine men and women they really did an great tribute to Chucks life and also showed so much support for this family. So I have gained a higher respect for these people. I now know they go above and beyond the call of duty. This is just the one I am familiar with but I bet they are this way all over the land. Now my son wants to be a firefighter.I could not be -prouder.Thanks again I salute you all.

Why Dr. Phil has made me sad

Watched an episode of Dr. Phil this evening about people that have been friends for many years and then they part ways for some reason or another. This happened to me and my friend. I don't think about it often but it saddens me when I do. Life is short. Well on a lighter note I had a great fourth of july spent it with mine and my husbands family. Hope all is well on your side of the hill

God Bless America

God Bless America its almost that time of year again when you celebrate the freedom of our country. We usually spend July fourth at home but this year we have decided to visit some of my husbands family in Chapel Hill N.C. for this holiday. They are having a big picnic and firework celebration where they live in the little town of Pittsboro just out side of the city of Chapel Hill we have been there once before at Christmas year before last. My son is excited because he is a big fan of U.N.C. basketball. Pray for us to have a safe trip down there and back. and God Bless you one and all.

Hello everyone,
I am just dropping in to say hello while waiting for my son to come home. He is out with his granddad today. I am getting ready for my vacation if you want to call it that next week. Well it will only be a couple of days during the fourth I don't like to stay away from home any longer than that and neither does my husband. But its all good we will be visiting relatives if all goes well and will be having a big fourth of July picnic. Sounds like fun. Hope all of you alls plans for the fourth week will go well.

Lazy Sunday I love it

Another beautiful sunday. I went to church this morning and it was a great service. The message was wonderful. My husband is watching the race. Huge Jeff Gordon fan. My son is playing outside and I am cooking pork chops for dinner YumO. (huge Rachael Ray fan). Well my husband is hollering at me.(hollering) you can tell I'm a country girl. So more later.

Sunday, a day of rest and church

Hello, I"m getting ready to be off to church. I love my church the pastor and all the people that go there. My christianity means a lot to me. well I hope everyone has a good day today. I sure do plan to. It's hot here in ole Virginia but I can't complain I heard from my nephew who is in Kuweit that it is 130 their so they do there work at night so they can try to stay out of the worst of it in the daytime. Write more on him later but I must tell you I am so very proud of him.

Didn't get a chance to write anything yesterday I was sick all day. I guess it was the pollen in the air. But just wanted to write today to check in and say hello. Its so hot here today its in the high 90s. Gonna get for now. need to do some laundry.

Boy its a hot muggy day out there today I feel so thankful that we have not had the storms that a lot of states have had although my heartfelt prayers go out to them. My son is going to bible school this week and its been a real experience for him the whole church has been turned into biblical days. When I go pick him up and see all the costumes that are there it looks like I am looking back in time.

hill girl just another country girl

Hi just started this blog. Thought a long time before I decided to blog. But I love to write so I thought so I thought why not. I am married with children which keeps me busy all the time. I love going to church and being with family. Feel free to stop by and chat with me any time. I may cast my views on many subjects and hope there are people out there that feel the same way I do. I love to craft, cook ,read and spend time with family. so drop by anytime.