“The Lord is righteous in all his ways and kind in all his works. The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth”
Psalm 145:17-18
“When we walk with the Lord in the light of His Word, what a glory He sheds on our way! While we do His good will, He abides with us still, and with all who will trust and obey”
John Sammis
Loving our country life!
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“Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of children is their fathers.”
Proverbs 17:6
I’ve always heard that being a grandmother was one of the greatest joys in life. Well, I can honestly say that it is…and so much more! It’s just grand! Our first grandchild, Ella Mae, was born last May and our daughter-in-love was able to stay home with her for the first 7 months. After the Christmas holidays, she returned to work part-time, and guess who is getting to go to her house to play, laugh, sing, and snuggle with our sweet little princess 3 days a week? That’s right…me, PJ! I am beyond excited to spend this time with her. Some of my fondest memories as a child were those days spent with my grandmothers, and it is my hope that our sweet girl will have those memories of us together!
You may be wondering why the photo of my secretary? Stay with me for a moment…there are a couple of reasons! The plate that my DIL made me for Christmas with Ella Mae’s footprints is proudly displayed and…
…notice the book, ” Memories for my Grandchild.”
At a recent celebration of life for a lovely friend of mine, the minister spoke of a book that the family had found the day after my friend passed away. It was a book of her treasured memories written to her first grandchild. What a priceless gift left for her family and especially her grandchildren to cherish! Being the sentimental person I am, I knew I had to have one. I checked Amazon for something similar and found this one!
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“…I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have continued my faithfulness to you.”
Jeremiah 31:3
Happy Valentine’s Day, sweet friends, wishing you a day filled with lots of love and laughter! Do you have plans with your sweetheart tonight? I have been a little under the weather due to an outpatient surgery last week, but don’t worry, I have been well taken care of! My sweet hubby brought home an orchid on Thursday, roses on Friday, and tulips on Sunday…he is definitely a keeper! Our sweet Katy has prepared Whole 30 meals and delivered them to us and they were so delicious…and guess what else she brought? A beautiful orchid! A girl can never have too many flowers, right? I have felt very loved!
Like I said, I have been showered with lots of flowers, so deciding on a centerpiece was quite easy. Although at first glance, it looks like one set for February 14th, today’s setting can be an anytime table…Valentine’s Day, Sunday dinner, or an evening with friends. Pull out a chair and join us for an evening of Black Tie and Red Roses…no formal attire necessary, the dress is casual at our house…we love our tees and jeans!
American Atelier dinner plates in the “Baroque” pattern…simple gold flatware…and causal stemware rest on black and gold placemats.
Tall candlestands flank the centerpiece.
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