Rialto - California Trip - catching up

Things have been so busy and I never finished blogging our trip to California back in September. I told Wendell that I was going to try to catch up on 2009 happenings before going into 2010. Wow! I hope I can do it.

Recap: In September we made a trip to California for a "Summer Surprise" for our dear friends, the Shoemake's. It was a time of celebration, and it was wonderful being there! While in California we visited friends and family. Wendell also had a few preaching engagements while we were there. We were with the Shoemake's one weekend, visited the Hurst's (my sister and family), and walked down "memory lane" with Bobbie in Fresno. This is where I will pick up.

After I returned to San Jose to my husband who was so kind to let me take a day for "remembering", we headed to my Uncle C.W. and Aunt Gloria's house in Rialto.I cannot say it enough, so let me say it again....getting to be with family was so much fun! Uncle C.W. is my mother's youngest brother and I've always been very close to him. I know if I need him he will drop everything and be there, with Aunt Gloria right beside him. They have proven this time and time again. I don't know if they read my blog, but if they do I want to say THANK YOU for loving me and "being there" when I needed you the most. We stayed with them for a couple of days in their motorhome that was parked in their driveway. Their motorhome is almost exactly like the one we had that we were living in at the time, so we felt "right at home".

One night while we were there C.W. called my cousin Roger and told him we were there and would like to see him and Phyllis. In just a short time they showed up, and we had a great time together! Roger is the closest cousin in age to me on my mother's side of the family and we have a lot of memories of growing up together. I better not get started reliving them because I would be writing for a very long time. Let me just say....in our growing up years, we had a lot of fun during the 2 weeks I would visit Grandpa and Grandma Pound, and at Christmas time when the family got together.

I had a wonderful time visiting with Donny and Karen, Chad, Valerie, and their "kids".
Time flies when you're having fun, and it was time to leave before I knew it.Karen and Courtney also came to visit with us. (this is Donny's wife and daughter)I was hoping to see Stella and the kids, but it wasn't possible for them to come this time. I did get a picture of one of the most important members of the family. Tootsie...she is loved by all! I'm just hoping if something happens to her that we won't have to bury C.W. and Gloria with her. Since I've already said all those nice things about C.W., maybe he won't get too mad at me for posting this picture of his granddaughter, Courtney fixing his hair!

Christmas Sunday At Copperas Cove

At the Ministers and Wives Retreat a few months ago, Pastor and Sis. Donny Hendrick invited us to be with them on Christmas Sunday. Knowing we wouldn't have our own church to celebrate with, they wanted us to be with them on this special day. Wendell preached Sunday morning and Sunday evening we enjoyed the Christmas Cantata, "REJOICE" performed by the choir. The Copperas Cove Choir is great and I sat in amazement as they sang. They sing with passion and power bringing you into the presence of God, and the electricity of excitement. From the very beginning you could tell the musicians and singers had put a LOT of hours into learning the songs, and getting them close to perfect. Being a musician myself, I know the hours that's spent in learning songs of this kind, and I could appreciate the effort. Bro. Elms turned to me and said, "You can tell they have practiced a LOT!"

ONE of the many things I've missed since leaving our church in Wichita Falls is our choir. Life Tabernacle Sanctuary Choir is excellent, and the Copperas Cove Choir reminds me of them. Now, that is about the highest compliment I can give. I do not flatter when I say this. I am very sincere and thankful we were invited to spend this special time with Pastor and Sis. Hendrick and their saints. Thank you all for including us in your church. We feel "at home" when we're with you.

Here is a short slideshow of our weekend. Enjoy!

Tyler, Balch Springs, Section One - a busy week

Last Sunday we were privileged to be at Tyler Tabernacle with Pastor and Sis. Littlefield. We had a lovely time with them and their church family. We really enjoyed the music, praise and worship, and being in the presence of God once again. I find it interesting to visit different churches and see how they "do things". We have some incredible churches in our organization! Bro. and Sis. Proctor were in the service and we had a nice time of fellowship with them and the Littlefield's after service.The Littlefield's and Proctor's are fine folks! This was our first time to ever have the privilege to visit and "get to know" them. We have seen them through the years, but to have the opportunity to sit across the table from them, drinking iced tea, and eating a good meal makes for a very enjoyable time!We were only in the morning service in Tyler, so we drove on to Balch Springs to be in church with Andrew and Mandy...and our GRANDdaughters! It was wonderful seeing the growth of the church and feeling the beautiful "spirit of unity" at Greater Apostolic Tabernacle. I love how God brings together a church and a man of God to accomplish His will. We enjoyed a powerful message preached by Andrew. He delivered his heartbeat for REVIVAL and the men backed him up all the way! I was real tired after church and forgot to take a picture of the girls. After we got to Andrew and Mandy's new house and changed into our "lounge clothes", and the girls were in their pajamas it dawned on me that I did not take a picture of them at church. They both looked so beautiful!!! We enjoyed staying with Andrew and Mandy and sitting in the living room visiting with them. Their home is so nice and cozy and we are extremely happy for them! They lived at the church in two rooms for a year and a half, and are happy to have a house to call HOME! I never heard them complain about "living at the church". God has blessed them for their faithfulness and attitude about the work of God. Alayna was at school when I snapped this picture just before we left.On Monday, we drove to Thurber to the Section One Christmas Party. We had a GREAT time with our "home section". Bro. and Sis. Colegrove are true leaders and friends. Bro. Colegrove is a good Presbyter! Bro. Harden and Sis. Harden work beside Bro. and Sis. Colegrove as the Sectional Secretary. We enjoyed sitting across the table from them as we ate dinner. It was a great time of fellowship!Fellowship, laughter, encouraging one another, and being with friends feeds the spirit, and I'm glad we get to enjoy it all!

A Few Thoughts I've Had Recently

For every mountain He's brought me over...for this I give Him praise!

What guidelines should I have for being on Facebook connecting with friends, and being on the internet...Phil. 4:8. There are many scriptures I could add here.

If everyone who claims to be a Christian, would BE a Christian....this world would be a much better place.

Why do snow storms and ice storms seem to "choose" Saturday and Sunday to show up?

I think one reason squirrels have SHORT legs is....because they always seem to be "running someplace". :)

I've been missing my friends and family....Heaven is really going to be an awesome place!

There's some wonderful people in the world....and I know a LOT of 'em.

A blast from the past - Daddy's voice...."Honey, I do trust you, it's just that "the flesh is the flesh, and the devil's the devil."

I wish all my family lived in TEXAS! :)

Life has a lot of twists, turns, and sudden jolts...so glad God knows where I am.

I love to laugh...it makes "life" so happy!

These are "little random thoughts" that have flitted by my brain the last few days. There is no "rhyme or reason"... just thoughts.

I hope you all have a wonderful week!

Christmas Gift Ideas

After writing on my blog last night, I read this on a friends post and wanted to share it with you all.

Christmas gift suggestions:

To your enemy...forgiveness.

To an opponent...tolerance.

To a friend...your heart.

To a customer...service.

To every child...a good example.

To yourself...respect.

To all...charity.

Thank you Pam for posting this on FB. I don't know if you wrote this or not, but it's very good advice for ALL!

True Love...

"A new commandment I give to you, that you LOVE one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By THIS all people will know that you are my disciples... if you have LOVE for one another." (John 13:34-35, ESV)

True love...do you know what it is...if so, do you have it? Let's check and see.

According to 1 Cor. 13

Love is...

1. Patient

2. Kind

3. Does not envy

4. Does not boast

5. Is not arrogant

6. Is not rude

7. Does not insist on its way

8. Is not irritable

9. Is not resentful

10. Does not rejoice at wrong-doing

11. Rejoices with the truth

12. Bears all things

13. Believes all things

14. Hopes all things,

15. Endures all things

16. Love never ends

My "little brain" has been thinking today. These are some of my thoughts...for what it's worth:

When someone speaks to others in a demeaning way...is that love?

When you find it easy to "give a piece of your mind" and "tell someone off"...is that love?

When you treat a brother as if he is a "nobody"...is that love?

When you speak lies about someone...is that love?

When you knock them further down with hurtful words than they already are...is that love?

When you gossip and say hurtful things...is that love?

When you yell and scream at those you say you care about...is that love?

When you abuse them, emotionally or physically...is that love?

We are living in perilous times. Why don't we all STOP and CHECK our hearts and ask God to cleanse us from anything that would keep us from having TRUE LOVE. I've told God before that He knows my deepest thoughts, and can go into my heart, into the furtherest corner and see more than I can see. He knows what my motives are and the very tiny seeds of ugly spirits and attitudes that may be taking root that will spring up later with a putrid word or deed.

My heart cries out...CREATE IN ME A CLEAN HEART, OH GOD! RENEW IN ME A RIGHT SPIRIT!

Back Home From Michigan

After a long day of travel we arrived back home in Texas! Our plane was delayed for a short time leaving Flint. We were suppose to have a lay-over in Detroit, but because we left Flint later than expected, we arrived in Detroit in time to get to the gate where we were to board the plane for our next flight. As everyone was boarding the plane I ran and grabbed a sandwich for us to have a little snack once we got settled in our "little spot" on the plane. I was the last one on the plane. The rush I was in was quite exhilarating! :) We found our row and sat down, not knowing we would be there for quite awhile. Just as we started to wonder when we were going to take off the pilot came on the speakers saying the plane was going to get a "bath to get rid of anything foreign that might have attached itself to the plane". I looked out of the window and saw a "de-icing machine" coming toward the plane. I also saw a few snow flakes starting to fall! We were really wanting it to snow while we were there in the "cold country" and NOW it looked like it just might...after we were on the plane! :(

Talking about the "cold country"....according to the temperatures we saw in Flint, (20's and 30's)... it didn't feel THAT cold. Sis. Henson laughed because I was carrying my coat over my arm most of the time I was there and SHE was wearing her coat to keep warm! Then, when we arrived in Houston it was 76 degrees and I got COLD! Now, figure that out! When I walked into the restaurant it was FREEZING. It felt like we were in the North Pole!

Ok...back to our flight....we finally took off and was having a good flight when the pilot came over the loud speaker. "We are asking everyone to be seated, buckle your seat-belts, and remain seated until the seat-belt light goes off. We will be coming into some light to moderate turbulence for the next 10 minutes. Thank you for your cooperation." I closed my eyes and asked Jesus to take care of us, took a deep breath, and then a scripture came to mind. "He that dwelleth in the secret place....shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty..." I was confident He knew exactly where we were at as we flew in the "wide open skies He had created" and I felt His peace come to my mind! I won't say I wasn't nervous at all, but I wasn't as scared as I would have been if I hadn't focused on the One who is the "Master of the wind"! We were then informed that our pilot had been told to go a different route to avoid bad weather. We had to fly "out of the way" and that put us arriving about an hour later than we expected, but we were safe and that was important! We were definitely ready to get out of the plane when we arrived in Houston, but I'm sure glad there was someone in a tower that gave the pilot instructions on where to go to "skirt the storm".

I thought about our "adventurous day" for a little while. We could have flown into the storm without knowing there was danger ahead, but instead we just had to go through a short time of "rough sky", because someone in a tower was watching over us. I wonder how many times God has sent us a different route so we wouldn't go straight into the "storm"? We might have gone through some uncomfortable turbulence and thought it was a "storm", but only God knows how He kept us from being totally destroyed!

Arriving home was nice. Wendell and I feel good. We are tired in body from the long day of travel, but alive and well in our spirits. I really can't put into words the contentment, satisfaction, and the feeling of fulfillment I have tonight. We had a wonderful time with friends, some "new" friends, a new church family, and we feel our lives have been made richer because of these wonderful people. Once again, I can only imagine what Heaven is going to be like.

When with the Savior we enter the gloryland;

Won't it be wonderful there?

Weekend In Flint, Michigan

I sit in our motel room tonight in Flint, MI with mixed emotions. We are flying out in the morning heading back home, and I look forward to being home, but we've had such a nice time with Bro. and Sis. Henson, their family and church family that it makes it hard to leave.

The weekend activities have been so enjoyable! We went to a Sectional Christmas Banquet on Friday night. It was nice meeting Bro. and Sis. Carpenter - Michigan District Superintendent and many of the Pastor's in this area. On Saturday night was South Flint Tabernacle's Christmas Banquet.
It was decorated so beautifully, the food was delicious, and the people were so nice to us. We also met Bro. and Sis. Jacob Tapia from Missouri. Bro. Tapia does impersonations of some of the UPCI well-known speakers and singers and he does a phenomenal job! "Elvis" visited and sang for us, so when he was finished I had my picture taken with him. How could I resist! After all, everyone doesn't get this opportunity! :) One of the highlights to us was having the opportunity to meet the Henson's family. We had never had privilege of knowing their two girls, Melissa and Jerusha and we enjoyed "getting to know them" a little this weekend. Melissa is married to Jonathan Hudson, whom we have known since he was a little boy. It was so fun getting to see him, again. Jerusha is married to Jason McGhee and he is a fine young man. They are all busy in the work of God as they work beside Pastor and Sis. Henson.Sunday services were outstanding! The congregation of South Flint Tabernacle are wonderful. You could feel the unity of purpose and spirit as we began to worship and praise God. I captured this as my husband was getting ready to deliver the message. Sunday morning one person was filled with the Holy Ghost. I loved watching the saints of God pray in the altar with those who were hungry for God in their lives. Being in the presence of people who are committed to the cause for revival was wonderful. The choir sang Sunday night and there was a mighty move of God! The "glory of God" filled the sanctuary once again. Our spirits were lifted into the heavenlies as we worshipped Jesus...our Savior, our Redeemer.

I was walking down the hall of the church when I spotted this.Somone saw me taking a picture of the snow shovel, and said, "Only people who are not from here would take a picture of that." I just smiled and said, "We don't have to use these in Texas!" There was one at each entrance of the church. We wished so much that it would snow while we were here, but it looks like it's going to wait until we are back in Texas. :(

My friend, Shirley Henson.. What an incredible lady she is! She has touched me in many ways over the last year and a half. There have been times I needed to hear from a friend and I would go to the mailbox and find a card from Shirley Henson. There is no way she could have known what I needed. Shirley is always the SAME! I'm honored to call her "friend".

Today, the Henson's took us to Frankenmuth, Michigan. It's a beautiful and quaint town not far from Flint. We met the Carpenter's for a fried chicken dinner at Zehnder's. It is known all over the world and people come from everywhere to eat. The meal was delicious and the fellowship so enjoyable! After our meal we went to the largest Christmas Store I've ever been in. It was awesome!

I also went to the Silent Night Chapel with Shirley.
There are signs along the pathway going up to the chapel that has the song Silent Night written in many different languages. It was interesting to me and helped me realize that a song I have sung all my life is enjoyed by millions all over the world.

We drove across this beautiful covered bridge. It has no nails holding it together, only wooden pegs.There is no way to say how much we enjoyed being here. I had a friend tell me that we would be treated with the greatest of care and she was so right. "Thank you, Bro. and Sis. Henson for a wonderful time! Your have blessed us in so many ways. We love you and appreciate all you have done and for being our friends!"

Been Thinking A Little

I don't know where the thought came from. It just came! Today, I was walking through a department store doing a little shopping when I remembered a little joke Mandy told us shortly after we met her. She told of a "mentally challenged" couple sitting on the front row of a church. During the message the young lady was rocking back and forth, back and forth. The young man finally got tired of it and turned to her and with a bit of aggravation in his voice reprimanded her. "Stop rocking back and forth!" She looked at him, frowned and answered with a bit of anger, "SHUP, YOU'VE GOT YOUR OWN PWOBLEMS!" I've laughed about this story for many years now, but today it made me think.

You know...everybody has something that is a problem for them in life. Wouldn't it be nice if we would all learn there are sometimes we just need to sit and listen to that "someone" who is needing to talk. We so many times give "unwanted advice" to those who are hurting. I know...we are just "trying to help" but silence is a lot of times the best when someone is hurting.

The only reason I am writing this tonight is because it was a thought that flew through my brain today. I have no other reason. Maybe it's just something for us to think about.

My brother died in the year 2000. We had left the cemetery with heavy hearts. Mother was quietly grieving sitting in the back seat of the car with me. I tried to console her, yet knew there was no way to help her breaking heart. I sat back in my chair and looked out the window. I didn't know what was happening in our family. My mother was very sick from cancer and we thought she wasn't too far from death when all of a sudden Keith died!!! In fact, Keith had come up to see Mother because she was so bad! As I sat there looking out the window I noticed cars driving down McNeil St. and Kell Blvd. I noticed, none of the people in these cars stopped and looked my way. They didn't even so much as glance my direction. They were busy! They had things going on in their own lives and they had places to go, people to see, and things to accomplish. This crazy thought hit me...."They don't even care that I'm hurting! I mean, how could they just keep going and not even notice that I've just lost my brother unexpectedly and my Mother was deathly sick!" This is the first time it came to me like this. "Everybody has their own problems. Who am I? I'm just one tiny piece of sand that makes up the beach of life. Then it really hit me....but GOD knows I have a problem and He is here to help ME!"

So, I guess what I'm trying to say is....Whenever you see someone in need, sit and listen before saying too much. And as you listen, you might even hear God's tender voice as He speaks through you to give the much needed love they are needing to hear and feel.

Thanksgiving '09

I sit at my computer after experiencing our first Thanksgiving in our new home in Lufkin, TX. I have said it before, but I will say it many more times, I'm sure..."It's just hard to believe that I am living in Lufkin. Not that I have anything against it, I just didn't ever think I would live here. Our life's work was going to end in Wichita Falls, but God saw differently, so we are "happy in the will of God".

Thanksgiving was very special to us this year. It's always special, but this year we felt so blessed to be in a house again and to have our children HOME! From the moment they all arrived we had a wonderful time. The only thing that was wrong is the day they got here, I got sick. Even though I was not well, I was happy just having my family here. Our house was blessed with love and laughter, granddaughters playing and making a mess, two puppies running and playing, food being prepared, clanking of pots and pans, dishwasher whirring, and ice maker working overtime to keep enough ice in the bin. There were silly jokes being told by little girls, then giggles as they ran off to their "make believe world". Yes, a lot of the same things happened in your homes this week I'm sure, but to me my house became a HOME when all the family came and "broke it in". I was so happy to hear they all liked our house and were comfortable.

After the Thanksgiving meal was prepared we gathered around, took each others hands and prayed. I couldn't really voice a prayer for the tears that filled my eyes, ran down my cheeks, and the lump that was in my throat. I had to just "thank God" for all His blessings on our lives. Wendell prayed, then I heard his voice break and he could not say much more, then I focused on our sons as they prayed and thanked God for all of His blessings. I heard the sweet voices of our "daughters" as they lifted their voices in gratitude and thanks to our great God...the One that had brought us through many uncertain days. Our hearts were full and running over!

Here we are with our FOUR granddaughters: Savanna, Alayna, Ashlyn, and Scarlet
I stepped out on the deck in our backyard and this is what I saw. These two had gone around to the side of the house and found a table "just their size" and had their own little "tea party". Alayna and Savanna were always talking, planning, and having fun. They LOVE being together. I don't think there was a cross word between them. They are growing up WAY TOO FAST!
Here they are...all FOUR of them! I never knew so much sweetness could come in such little packages. Here's the grown-ups: Andrew, Mandy, Jonathan, Brenda, Me, Wendell. I walked outside to see what Wendell was doing and found him reading the newspaper, but Ashlyn wanted to be like Papa, so she pulled up her table and chairs and arranged them just "perfect" so she could be in his company. I loved it!Alayna wanted to sweep the leaves off the deck. Of course, more fell just after she finished. That is one thing I never had to do in Wichita Falls. Sweep the porch to make it fresh again, yes...but not because of the falling leaves. Savanna and Alayna are both interested in the piano and they both have a good ear for music. I'm glad...and so is Papa!These two, Ashlyn and Scarlet make me laugh! You never know what they're "up to". Ashlyn and Tinkerbell. This ought to make you smile for a week.The last night we were all together I sat down at the piano. Wendell came over and we sang..."I've a Friend who's always near me. I've a Friend who always cheers me. I've a Friend who is so dear to me. What a precious Friend is He. He'll go with me through the valley. He'll go with me all the way, everyday. Savior, help me to have faith in Thee. What a precious Friend is He."

Music is like a magnet, so in a few minutes everyone was gathered around and as I played, we sang. Sometimes it was a faster tempo and the little girls and Mandy danced around having fun with the music. Then, I would feel Ashlyn inch her way into my lap and she was requesting to sing, "Birdie with a yellow bill, hopped upon my window sill...." Then she was gone once again to dance and sing. :) To top the night off the song of choice was, "Down from His glory, ever living story. My God and Savior came and Jesus was His name. Born in a manger, to His own a stranger. A man of sorrow, tears and agony. Oh, how I love Him! How I adore Him! My breath, my sunshine. My all in all. The great Creator became my Savior and all God's fullness dwelleth in Him." As if to put a crown on the evening the greatest King of all King's came into our living room and met us as we sang about Him coming to redeem us.

For the rest of my life I will carry the memory of a beautiful "First Thanksgiving" in our new house, that became a HOME, because our family was together once again.

A Song I'll Always Love

The last few days I have had a song on my mind and it doesn't seem to want to go away. I have loved the song as long as I can remember, and have always wanted it to be my "way of life", but it seems lately that I have felt I wanted it more than ever. "Listen" to the words....

I've been on the mountain with Jesus.
I've been in the valley so low.
But, not one time has He failed me,
When to Him with my burdens I go.

So, let me walk with you Jesus.
Don't ever leave me alone.
For without You I could never.
No, never make Heaven my home.

You found me when I was so lonely.
You found me when I was so blue.
You found me when no one could help me,
And I didn't know just what to do.

So, let me walk with you Jesus....

I never want to walk the road of life without Him by my side! I have lived enough life to know that I could NEVER make it without Him.

If you're finding it difficult to walk through the valley, or it's getting difficult to climb the mountain in front of you...stop, enjoy the beauty that surrounds you, take a deep breath, look around and find where HE might be standing, then reach out and take His hand for He will help you to keep walking. Jesus will never leave you alone. He will never walk so far ahead of you that you cannot see Him if you stop and look around.

Whoever might be feeling that you're all alone...let me tell you that you're never alone! You'll feel better if you'll start singing. So, I'm inviting you to sing with me....

So, let me walk with you Jesus.
Don't ever leave me alone.
For without you I could never.
No, never make Heaven my home.

Don't you feel better now?

It's Here....Thanksgiving Week

This week is a week I've been looking forward to. My kids are coming HOME! I'm anxiously waiting for them to drive into the drive-way, the door bell to ring and I'll rush to answer the door...if I can wait that long...then I'll hear the giggles of little girls, and feel their little bodies as I get hugs and kisses from them. After all the lovin' from our sweethearts I will then feel the loving arms of my "daughters" and the strong arms of our sons as they give me warm hugs. I LOVE being MOM! Mom's are so blessed! To give birth to your children, to hold their little bodies as you feed them, rocking them to sleep when they are so tiny, praying for them, watching them grow up to be "grown-ups", fulfilling that which God has called them to be...is the greatest calling in the world! It is also the most fulfilling. I love being MOM.

No, I won't complain about the house being messed up, or the kitchen getting dirty. I will love having them home and ENJOY every second we spend together.

HOME is a wonderful place to be at anytime, but when it's filled with the people you love the most, it's got to be "a little taste of HEAVEN"!

Today

Today, I lived life to it's fullest!

I have sat and talked with friends and family and enjoyed the sweetness of their presence.

I have enjoyed seeing a young couple wed and felt the heart of parents who were proud of their "kids".

I have talked to my sons and heard the depth of love in their voices.

I have sat with my husband, held his hand and knew that he loved me.

Today, I have felt God's love through smiles, handshakes, and hugs.

Today...I have lived!

A New, Yet...Familiar Experience

This weekend we were gone to preach in Tulsa, OK for Pastor and Mrs. Don Martin and had an incredible time. I will post about it later, but what I wanted to say tonight is:

Since moving to Lufkin over a year and a half ago, we have not had the familiar experience of driving into OUR drive-way, walking into OUR house, pulling the luggage across OUR floor to OUR bedroom until...TODAY when we returned home from a long trip!

TODAY was a GREAT day and I enjoyed doing all of the above! It was a NEW, Yet... FAMILIAR experience and I LOVED IT!

Been Moving In

Tonight as I sat down at my computer I downloaded pictures from my camera, and had over 200 that I had not tagged or filed! All I can say is, "shame on me"! :)

We have been moving and the house is looking good. I still have some organizing to do, a little more decorating, and I'm looking forward to getting it all done next week.

Jonathan, Brenda and the girls came up and helped us and it was so nice having them "home"! It felt so good to have them in OUR house. The girls went outside on the deck and I snapped this picture of them.I haven't taken any pictures of the house, but I'll get around to it someday. One thing I'm real happy about is that I got to use most of my decorations and furniture that I had in my bigger house! I really didn't think I would be able to use them. The house has definitely taken on the "feel of my home".

Last night I was in the bedroom and started feeling a little lonely, so I went looking for Wendell. He was in the office and when I walked in and looked around he asked me if I needed something. I answered, "No, the house is so big and you're too far away." He laughed at me! How could he? I've been use to a 40 foot motorhome for over a year, and the "nurse's station" at the campground for a few months, and I could be near him at all times! Now, we had our own "space" and I was missing him! LOL! I'm sure I will get use to "being away" from him again, but it might take awhile. I LOVE being with him!

I have so much to write about, and when I DO find the time to "catch up" I plan to go all the way back to our California Trip and walk through the "happenings" over the last few months. I really have been missing my time writing on my blog.

I hope all my friends and family are doing good. Let me hear from you sometime!