Easter

He is alive! I see God in all sorts of places. He resides in my heart, but I can pick him out in a crowd of people. Today a child bent down picked up an egg and handed it to a child that had only a few. I saw Him. As I was preparing food for the meal I thought about the Last Supper and remembered He enjoyed sitting down with his friends and family, too. I saw Him. While I listened to the sermon today and tried to decide which part I would play, I saw Him on the cross. As I sat across the table from friends and listened to laughter and love. I felt He was there. When the children laughed and excitedly ran to fill their buckets I was reminded that He has an ever flowing of love for His children. I saw Him there. At this Easter season and all the year through, may God walk close enough to you that you see Him in all you do!

What Would You Do?

What exactly do people do that do not have children or grandchildren? I wonder about this all the time. My family is the most important part of my life. As I get older I find that most all of my pleasurable moments in life revolve around their visits, activities, and events. I love the times we can all be together and share the best that life has to offer.

Oh The Days We Spend...

The days we spend in toil are long

The days we spend in laughter evaporate

The days we spend in worry

The days we spend without faith

Those are the days when we hide behind a cloud

Those are the days without grace!

Spring Break...

is really different at 50! What a wonderful week...biking on the Katy, picnic in Hermann, lots of shopping, sleeping, and decorating. You just can't beat this spring break life!

This has been an all around really good week. For the first time ever I thought...you know, retirement would not be too bad...I could do this. Maybe! I've never before thought about retirement as an option. I believe life here continues until you get to heaven, where life really begins. However, this week has shown me there is more to life than WORK, WORk, WOrk, Work, work...

I spent lots of time with my grandchildren. Grandson #2 came to visit on Tuesday afternoon. Grandkids #1, #3, and #5 on Tuesday night for a short visit. Little #4 dropped by for a few minutes. I haven't seen him much this week at all. All day on Thursday with #3 and #5. Purina Farms was wonderful! We loved the Easter decorations and all the baby animals. My little grandgirl was so pleased with this trip. Milking the cow and swinging on ropes was much fun for the #3 grandson. My daughter's doctor appointment was really good. I'm so blessed! I love the time I spend with them. These are the times that refill my life tank and reminds me of why I'm here...love and laughter make a life.

Friday with Nan...shopping was a delight. You never know how much time you have with those you love. Celebrating the good days seem to be the way to handle aging, yours and those you love. Then, when life begins in heaven and you are left behind, there are no regrets.

From this day forward ... remember to LIVE life ... !

Herman, Missouri

If you need a day away from it all, may I suggest a road trip? Today I experienced a relaxing day that began geocacheing in Jefferson City. There we located the coordinates and searched for the cache that had to be in someone's yard. As a "newby" I wasn't about to go into the yard of a stranger to locate a cache. After, we drove along Rt 94 with the river we stopped at the Katy Trail State Park near Portland, MO and unloaded the bikes. We road along the river as the breezes cooled us and we loved every minute of it. After returning to our vehicle we decided Herman would be the destination for lunch. We found the Hermannoff Winery near the river's edge and went inside for a basket lunch for two. The sausage, cheese, apple and french bread were wonderful. The black cherry pop was a treat. Definitely worth the drive and time to visit. As we ate our lunch in the gazebo we were reminded of just how wonderful springtime can be and how much fun we can still have together!

Happy Birthday, #3

Today #3 Grandson is 8 years old. I'm wondering just how this has happened. He is my big hearted, freckle faced, hard lined boy of all boys. He is playful and tough and thoughtful all in one. His grin will melt your heart and his chuckle will make your heart sing. Happy Birthday my sweet boy. I love you with all my heart and want you to have a wonderful day!

A Trip for the Preschoolers!

Life may be uncertain in today's economy, but we found a wonderful FREE trip for our two little preschoolers this weekend. Orschelen's Farm Center had chick days March 3-12. I decided to plan a trip for my youngest grandchildren ages 2 and 4. We would drive to visit the farm center and see the babies and have a Happy Meal at McDonald's, not free but fun. When we arrived at the Farm Center we were met by the peeeping of baby birds. As we followed the sound through the store their anticipation grew and grew until finally the little girl put her sweet little hands to her cheeks and said "tiny, bitty babies" while the four year old jumped up and down and said "Yook, Yook, Yook." (Look, Look, Look!) We spent about 30 minutes checking out the different types of fuzzy, little peeping chicks, ducks and rabbits. The ducks with their translucent bills and webbed feet were quacking in an open heated container for all to see. The bunnies with their soft fur and long whiskers loved the attention that we had so much of to share. As the children walked circles around the little babies I was reminded that it doesn't matter what you do with a child, it just matters that you do it. You could not have purchased a gift that would have given me more pleasure than watching my grandchildren enjoy the simple wonders of God's big earth. The economy may not be great, but the most important things in life are still free: joy and love.