Thursday's thought

I have been reminded of several friends that are facing difficult decisions.  So many folks are hurting physically, emotionally and spiritually.  I am very blessed and just when I think I am experiencing some winding roads, I know I don't have any real problems compare to others.  I think God reminds me to let go and let Him.  But, I like being in control (thinking that I am) and then I often fail and guess what.. I let go and let God.  I can't understand this..if I KNOW I can't do just simple tasks alone why won't I just let go? 

So I am trying to slow down, enjoy more, do less and thank God for everything in my life.  I have a wonderful family, great friends and a good life.  Tonight I am thankful for GRACE=God's Riches At Christ Expense.  It is comforting to know HIS grace Reaches me.

love and peace all

Friday night, stormy night, ahhhhhh rain

After work today I had BIG plans.  My mind raced all day @ work about all the stuff I wanted to get done, or needed to do.  Well, I made the mistake of sitting down telling myself it would be only for a little while.  Well, I did manage to give the dog a bath and do some laundry..but that is it.  Oh well, I have enjoyed watching the sky light up, and hearing the rain and thunder.  Something about storms make me think of when I was a little girl.  I use to love to go to my grandmother's house and play.  I thought of that and her tonight.  She was a pretty lady, and so funny.  I love you Nun Nun's.  I also remember going to my Pape Garrison's house and playing in the barn and @ this time of the year picking the BEST grapes from his vines in the garden.  I can still hear him calling the pigs....good memories.  Everyone have a good weekend...do something you enjoy and take the time to take it ALL in.  love and peace to all :)

Pool update.....

As usual we thought we were prepared for the pool installation.  I only wanted to Keep one tree, it is a river Burch, sometimes called a toilet paper tree.  We had planted it not long after we moved here.  Well, the pool had to be moved over from where we wanted it, and guess what, yes the river Burch had to go.   I was sad, but it did turn out better, we can now connect our pool deck to our house deck.  Everything happens for a reason!!!  I have mellowed the older I get, I would have previously wanted the water in ASAP, the landscaping even quicker and the deck built that night!  But now, I am just happy to have a pool and the rest will come in time.  We are off to the beach so, the pool will be here when we get back.  I am excited about going to the beach, our buddies D & D are going and we ALL need to get away.  We have friends there now and say it is beautiful, no oil, no smell, so we will see.  If there happens to be oil there when we arrive, I will be on CNN, the hysterical southern woman, saying, "It sounded like a freight train when it came in"!, why does everyone say that when they are interviewed??  love and peace to all.

What have the Haley's Been Up to......

I have been a bad blogger..but if there is anyone still out there...We have been just doing the daily routine.  I am thankful  for routines though. 

Kallie is moving to Cookeville this fall for school so that has kept me busy buying things for her apartment.  The older I get I don't like to hurry, so I have gradually bought things and we are almost prepared for her move.  We have things all over the house, using it for storage, but has been fun.  I am excited for her. :)

Kyle turns 16 next week!!!  Sixteen is a BIG birthday!!!  I can remember (believe it or not) it bring some independence and some freedom.  The best days ---school, (whether they think so or not) friends, hanging out, NO worries!!!!!!  I am happy for my kids and thankful for our health.

We sold our boat.......we became tired.....loading.....dragging.......so we are moving on..Mark explains as been there done that, I guess that is right.

So we are putting in a pool!  Poo is excited which makes me excited, and the kids are happy!  Progress pics to follow-Have a great weekend.  love and peace to all

Dolly says.....

"If you want a rainbow, you've got to put up with the rain."  **Dolly Parton (love her)

In a little bit of a Pickel.........

Ohh my!!!!  Yes, I have been on facebook a lot!  Lovin it, with encouragment from several friends to try it...and they were right I loved seeing everyone and meeting new friends and visiting with some of my old friends.  However, I became braver and braver and browsed to things I normally would not investigate.  See I sometimes have a nose problem.  Actually I like to call it being very curious!!  So I opened a video....not the right thing to do.  It was supposed to be from a student,.... no it was a nasty (very) virus.  I not only infected Kallie's laptop but half of the county.  Oh no...it does not stop there...I realized it was a virus immediately...trogan virus..so I thought you know Kallie needs spy ware protection..so I bought it on-line....from a bogus company and yeah you guessed it I used my debit card and yes I came to my senses before the company could draft my account.  So here is my excuse...I am having kidney stone surgery Friday and I am on pain meds (@ night not @ work) so when I say I used bad judgement I mean really bad.  I cannot for the life of me see why anyone would want to be under the influence of drugs...they make you crazy and well you are just not yourself.  I cannot believe I did this. So, I am banned from facebook, at least for awhile.  Sometimes I think only things such as these happen to ME.  So a word from a lesson learner.(NOT A WORD,,BUT ANYWAY)..DO NOt Open videos...... and Know the company you are purchasing from..life will be easier and you won't have to feel the wrath from your kids!:(

Catching up....

Poo and Doo have been busy!!! Of course with work, but also the normal "Spring" things.  Mulching, power washing (thank you Pearsall family for letting us use your power washer) yard work, etc.  I always look  so forward to Spring, more this year because it has been such a LON---G winter.  However, we are too pooped to pop....so off to the couch I will go.

We had our Easter dinner last night.  It was so good to see everyone.

Kinda quite tonight..Kallie is in Cookeville and Kyle has gone Coon hunting w/Chase so ahhhhhhhh peaceful and time to chill.

I hope everyone has a good week.  love and peace to all:)