May 1st

Thank-you everyone for your kind thoughts and prayers. I decided to take Miss Pearls advice, and explain that she's coming here and why. She'll have her bird feeders outside the front windows and her bedroom, a flower garden, and be able to sit in the swing that her and Dad sat in every evening. She liked that idea. So Mom is moving in the first of May. We'll start packing her up after I get her room painted, and then move the rest of her things when I get back from my brother's house the last week of April. I'll be there from the 15th to the 27th, pet sitting while they go see their kids and new grand daughter. This will be a new experience for Mom, Ken and I, and we'll feel so much better knowing she's here.

Role Reversal

When baby Preston was born nine months ago, Mom was happy to welcome a new little life into the world. She still had some pep, could walk without trouble, and seemed to be doing fine considering she was 83. How things change in so short a time. Today, Mom is frail, in poor health, and finding it hard to do the simple things she did even then. She has a Dr. appointment on Friday, to see if we can find out what is wrong. She can't walk short distances without tiring, she's barely eating, and spends the majority of her day sleeping. Her memory is getting worse, and she's just lost her lust for life. This concerns me and my siblings. So much so that Ken and I want her to move in with us. We no longer feel she should be living on her own, Mom really needs to have someone looking after her. She hasn't said no, is just concerned she'll be a nuisance. Ken and I don't feel that way. We'd rather have her here where we can monitor her. Where she is now, we can't. So please say a prayer for Peggy. We want her home.

Chickens!

My chickens are on order, and will be at my brother's soon! I'm getting six layers, and hopefully a rooster. I really can't wait! At the end of April, I will be house sitting for him, and will be taking care of all the babies. Now to get my coop built, I did my own horse stall without help, or a nail gun, so I'm up to the task, with nephews in tow. They're eager to help and I'm more than happy to let them!

MmmmmMmmmmmGramcrackers for Preston!

Something this cute needs to be shared! Our little Preston is growing so fast!

Vacation!?

Ahhh finally! Mid winter break and a four day get-away up north with my siblings. Or so I thought! Friday night we arrive, ready for some laughter, good food, and great yet hysterical conversation. SIL Cheryl had to work, but when she came home she told of the Winter Storm Warning. What!!?? Where did this come from! So the decision was made, that Sunday morning we would have to leave to beat the snow. Talk about a total disappointment! So at noon, we departed with a broken heart. Ten minutes after getting in the door, we were greeted with a worse snow storm than last weeks. And this morning, this is what we woke up to.

Home safe, yes. But so disappointed our four day vacation was so abruptly cut short. And just when we were having the most fun, relaxing, cozy in front of the fire time. Oh well, I'm heading back up as soon as I can!

Prayers Needed for Deena

I have mentioned many times on my blog, about a dear friend Deena who has been battling cancer for several years now. She has had so many ups and downs, highs and lows. It's Deena that I honored with the Valentine Exchange.
Deena is not doing well, has had another MRI and is awaiting results. Please, if you haven't visited her, pop over and let her know she is in your prayers. My heart is breaking for her, she just wants to feel well again. Thank-you.

A Great Give-Away !

Pam Kellog is a very special lady with amazing talent. Her, and her mother, have a wonderful boutique featuring so many pretty, hand made designs. Pam Kellogs Handmade Cottage Boutique
is having a give away, one of her crazy quilted cats! Be sure to pop on over, and enter to win, and be sure to visit her Etsy Shop!