Another wintry day here in Tennessee. It was warmer when we got up at 5:00 a.m. then it was at noon. Right now it is 36 degrees, windy and cold, at 5:03 p.m. So weird. We watched the Lighting of the Christmas Tree in in New York City after we got home from Crafts. It was snowing and so pretty. I am not sure that the snow stuck but it was pretty watching it on TV. Also, the show was very good.

Not a lot going on today around here. I did some laundry and worked on Christmas stuff. There is a lot to do and it is already the end of the 5th day of December. I need to get things in the mail quickly. I am not sure Quickly is in my ability any more, but I will give it the good old collage try.

I do know that the traffic on the turnpike is quite steady, so am sure the stores are quite busy and parking is close to impossible. I have a few last minute things to get so don’t plan on having to make a mad dash through heavily crowded store. I will just gently “Excuse Me” my way through to find what I think I want. i do know that I need to buy myself a new cane as I apparently left mine in a grocery cart last weekend. It was such a good one so feel bad that I did that, but I do hope someone else is enjoying it.

Quote of the day: “Tuck (this) thought into your heart today. Treasure it. Your Father God cares about your daily everything that concerns you.” Kay Arthur, 1933 – American Writer.

Have a great rest of your Thursday. Make it a cheerful, warm, productive, positive and fun day.

Blessings

A bitter cold morning but a sunny and tolerable afternoon. We nearly made it to 45 degrees this afternoon, but started at 18 degrees. The weather person says that tomorrow will be worse, temperature wise as another front is moving in. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas is on its way.

This evening we have crafts so have been busy getting things ready for that. We won’t meet again until January, 2025. I believe then we will start making blankets for the nursing homes and such. We have been asked to do so. That will be a worthwhile project. I believe that will be the 2nd Wednesday evening as we can’t get to it before all the Christmas stuff is put away until next November Good Friday………, November 28th, 2025.

The good holiday programs are coming on now, so I believe we will be watching them. Last night was the Country Music Christmas show. It was good. Tonight is the tree lighting in New York City, with a ton of stars at that, so we will watch it after we get home. There seems to be something special on every evening up until Christmas Eve. That is not saying we will watch them all.

Today there have been several news people and politicians taking a look at the damage from the September Hurricane Helene, and all the damage that it caused so many people in North Carolina and Here in Tennessee. There are still so many without homes or the necessities that they need. There are still places in North Carolina that can’t be reached. They are working with pack animals to reach so man people, taking food, medicine, tents, clothes, etc. There are barrels all over the stores and shopping centers asking for food, clothes, blankets, tents, and toys for the children. Several places and people have donated tiny houses for so many, especially the elderly. Tents and campers, etc. All are needed and appreciated, especially with the frigged weather we are having now. I feel so bad for all going through this here and then all in California who are living through the aftermath of the devastating fires. So many people, companies, etc. have donated money, labor, whatever they could. People who are builders, plumbers, construction workers , electricians, etc. are needed badly and so many have stepped up. WE have donated coats, clothes, food and money, and wish we had the ability to be physically able to help.

Quote of the day: “One of the most wonderful things about knowing God is that there’s always so much more to know, so much more to discover. Just when we least expect it, He intrudes into our neat and tidy notions about who he is and how He works.” Joni Eareckson Tada, 1949 – American Writer, Speaker.

Time to get with the dinner thing. Have a great rest of your Wednesday. Make it a productive, cheerful, adventurous and fun one.

Blessings

December and winter have arrived. It is 3:32 p.m., partly sunny, and 34 degrees outside. It is certainly time to dig out the heavy jackets, the snow boots, the gloves, scarves, sweaters, and whatever else is needed to keep warm while outdoors putting up the Christmas lights, the sleigh and reindeer, Santa and his elves, all heading upwards from the rooftop. While outdoors, remember to fill the bird feeders as our feathered friends get nighty hungry also.

Yesterday I spent in Knoxville. I had a physical (the six months thing), so Tina dropped me off at Dottie’s ‘on her way to work. Dottie took me to the doctor, waited while I answered all the questions and all that goes with a physical. The doctor said O.K. Very good. You have lost 15 pounds. Keep up the good work. See you in six months! We then went back to Dottie’s and had breakfast. She prepared sausage, biscuits, gravy and scrambled eggs. So good. Also coffee. The coffee was the starter I needed to wake up, only had to wait until after the doctor as it was a “fasting physical”! The food was wonderful as I was hungry. She is a good cook as well as hostess.

We didn’t do much except visit and watch a bit of TV. Max got to go out a couple of times, but he wasn’t much in staying out in the freezing weather. His curly coat isn’t that thick or warm when the temperature says 39 degrees. So he would get in, find his nice warm blanket and curl up in it. So cute.

Thanksgiving was wonderful. So much to be thankful for each and every day. The dinner table was set so pretty, so elegant, with care and love. Dinner was fantastic. We had Turkey, Ham, mashed potatoes ( so over the top delicious), sweet potato casserole, deviled eggs, green beans, corn bread stuffing, sourdough bread/cranberry/cheese dish, (very good) pumpkin pie, apple pie, pineapple upside down cake, lemon cake, gingerbread pear cake, and I can’t remember what else. All was so wonderful and I was totally stuffed. I was a good girl and remembered that I had a physical on Monday morning and that would have a blood test which would tell whatever I ate that I shouldn’t of, so only had a small sliver of the pumpkin pie and a small sliver of the gingerbread cake. Every little bite was yummy!

Friday Tina had to go to work. Jerry came over and took the tons of decoration bins out of the shed and set up both trees. He also picked me up as I feel on my knees and couldn’t get myself up. That really hurt my ego and my knees. He left, I called Dottie and we chatted. As we were chatting I got to where I couldn’t breath so told her that and I pushed the button on my help chain and got the ambulance. Of course they gave me a nice bumpy ride to the hospital, restored my breathing, (my oxygen was at 88%) and left me. Very soon I was in a room with nurses, aides, chest x-ray, arm and leg x-ray, EKG, blood tests, and Tina and Jerry. Dottie took care of calling Jerry who, came back out and after following the ambulance to the hospital, called Tina. After all of that the good doctor said that all x-rays were good, no broken bones and my lungs were clear and good. The blood test showed I had an infection someplace but they couldn’t tell where. I decided it was the start of a sinus infection, maybe. Since my granddaughter and her family have had virus pneumonia, I thought it might be that but the doctor said no. I am much better now and do believe I will be able to continue with all that needs to be done in the few short days before Christmas.

Saturday and Sunday Tina worked her fingers to the bone doing the decorating and fixing meals, as well as attending to Sierra who was helping whole heartedly in the decorating. I enjoyed watching, snoozing and offering a tiny bit of help.

So now it is Tuesday and I am back at the desk, the computer and working on the cards and such. i have to get them ready for the Bible Study group and the Crafty Crafters. That will keep me busy for the next day or so.

Quote of the day: “Truth is always exciting. Speak it, then. Life is dull without it.” Pearl S. Buck, 1892 – 1973. American Writer, Nobel Prize Winner. What you say goes, God, and stays, as permanent as the heaven. Your truth never goes out of fashion; it’s up -to-date as the earth when the sun comes up. Your Word and the truth are dependable as ever. Psalm 119: 89 – 91.

Have a great rest of your Tuesday. Make it an enjoyable, exciting, ambitious and fun day.

Blessings