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.