Pacific Ocean

Surprise! Andy drove me to our local Centerville Beach on Saturday afternoon. At first I thought we were going to drive by the kids old neighborhood, but he kept driving and I was stunned :O Wow, I was a little scared due to the winding roads. But soon enough we were there and wella the Ocean scent overwhelmed us.

It was wonderful, I ran around like a little kid collecting driftwood and colorful rocks. Andy would poke at them with his cane, we found some really neat 'Designer Pebbles' created by God with lines in them.

Oh ! What an awesome & refreshing experience watching the waves roll in...I walked up to them...thinking they come up at the same rate...and got my sneaker soaked...I squealed like a child :)

The most memorable part was walking the Dunes at the end and thinking of when Joey and I use to walk them together.

Remember: Enjoy God's awesome Creation and be Thankful as a Child....

HOLLY HAS A NEW HOBBY!

Began Embroidering a Holly Hobby Pattern and loving it:)

Hoping to restore my Antique Singer sewing machine and try sewing Applique Patchwork.

Remember: Enjoy a new hobby soon :)

MY NEW FRIEND 'IVY'

Our neighbor Winnie lives by herself and enjoys sitting in the sun reading.

Most Sunday mornings, on my way to worship, I find her soaking the sun.
This last week as I happen to pass her doorway, I spotted a trembling tail.
Upon further inspection, I notice she had a new dog! Excited and smiling
I quickly made my aquaintance with 'Ivy' her new Beagle. Ivy is ten years
old, she was given to Ms. Winnie by firefighters who train the men where
her son is confined. Ivy took to Ms. Winnie right away, loving staying by
side in a shy-shady spot. I think we will enjoy this new addition to our
culde-sac.

JOHN RUSKIN (Dreamed his name)...

 

Make yourselves a nest of pleasant thoughts, bright 

fancy, faithful sayings; treasure houses of precious restful thoughts, which care cannot disturb nor poverty 

take away from you, houses built without hands for your souls to live in.

SWIM TO ME A Novel by: Betsy Carter

I just started this Summer Read and I can't put it down, it's so good.
My favorite genre....Coming of Age story of a young girl from of all places the Bronx!
It begins with a young girl named Delores...which in Spanish means 'Pain'...
The writing reminds me of the Movie-Matilda...remember by: Raul Dahl, in this story her parents are like Matilda's parents...Wacky & Weird....yet somewhat funny.
It's poignant, silly, sad & cute and funny all at the same time ! I love it :)
Without giving anymore away-Young Delores decides to leave home and become a Mermaid.
She travels by bus to Weeki Wachee in Florida and thus begins the Adventure of this Summer-Read!

Enjoy & Remember: Somewhere beyond the Sea...Somewhere waiting for me...Our love is build on Golden Sand....and watches the ships go a sailing :)

PICNIC DATE :)

I PRAYED FOR CHURCH OF CHRIST FELLOWSHIP AND GOD ANSWERED MY PRAYERS.....
We had a Wonderful Picnic yesterday with Our Brother & Sister In Christ and their three precious children.
We were invited for a post-holiday treat at our local park. Packed and ready to go early...with a light step to my heart. Knowing we would have a good time.

We were truly blessed & delighted to spend the afternoon in such great company. The grill was a bit tricky, but that didn't stop the joy & excitement of being together.

We saw the Fireworks the night before from 'Our Front Porch'....as always they were great!
I got to sing: I'm a Yankee Doodle Dandy...that made my day :)

Enjoy & Remember: God bless America every day, we pray.