Men At Work

It is a cool morning here in Southeast Michigan...Brrr. It is overcast and gray but Tomer always has work to be done. Today, he is crafting me a new garden bench, since the other one has seen better days!



Xavie is Papa's helper. He says "I am Papa's worker." So, there he sits with tools Papa feels safe for him to work with...Oh, and excuse the mismatch of clothing on the boy. He insisted on wearing shorts this morning when his Mama dressed him. And these are the only warm things that this ol' grammy, could muster up for him. Don't ya just love that sandals and socks? Great combo eh?



Our latest edition to the yard...it sits right next to the back porch so that I can enjoy the soothing sounds of the water. Since we love kids, and find them such blessings in our lives. And have always worked in Children's Ministries...As soon as we spotted this...it was perfect. Well, I think it's time to grab myself a coffee...God makes everything glorious, even cool gray days! \O/

Love to All!

Tournament Of Champions

It's that time of year again...Playoffs. My firstborn Grandbaby, Maddy plays fast pitch softball. And yesterday was their first tournament game! My Maddy is the Catcher pictured in this photo. Ooh, The game very was exciting! They won 4 to 3...so they get to move up and play again tonight!



Another photo of my catcher...she gets her athletic abilities from my Mama who was Captain of her High school Basketball team. I am so not athletic!



This is the beginning of the game where my Maddy started out playing 3rd base. She gets jostled around from 3rd base to catcher and even sometimes pitcher. She was chosen for the All Star team where she will play 2nd base...It's an exciting time of year for us...Play Ball!

Love to All!

Sunday Scripture

My Morning

What a beautiful morning...just roaming the yard, enjoying my coffee and the company and hugs of my man...Sunrise over Playland.



Another view from of our garden...floods this ol' gals soul with peace!



While sitting in the truck at our local garden center...this is the corner of the neighborhood where I grew up. Where Wendy's now sits was the Village Market. Many journeys were made here where we bought Our Penny Candy...wish the Grandbabies could experience the joy of happily heading home, with a sack full of candy, that you chose piece by piece!!!

Our local Garden Center...this corner was vacant when we moved to the neighborhood.



Caught sight of this Classic Car sitting at the gas station...this was a gas station, when I was a kid. But it had a garage, where they actually repaired cars! And was not a stop in...for goodies such as coffee, latte's, pop and hot dogs. Yes, times have changed...but this corner, holds lots of wonderful childhood memories...of family, friends and Oh, what happiness!!!

Have a peaceful, blessed weekend!!!

Love to All!

Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days Of Summer

Tomer watering and Xavier cooling off...Em was inside napping where the A/C was blasting!!!

What a glorious day...HOT and muggy!!! It started off with me heading to the back porch...Bible and coffee in hand. Ooh, it was a hazy morning. The air damp and thick. Just a hint to what the afternoon would be. The Grandbabies spent time riding bikes with Papa and jumping through their Crazy Daisy to cool off. While sitting on the porch swing...out of nowhere, this old song by Nat King Cole pops into my head and I have been singing it all day...does anyone remember this Golden Oldie!?



Love, love, love this! Ahhh, Yes...Summer is here! Psst...I'm pretty sure, that the name Crazy Daisy, led my mind back to this old song!

\O/....Praise the Lord!

Love to All!

Perfect Love

Colors from our window box

After a busy weekend...and being gone from home so much. I was glad to see Monday roll around. Oh, don't get me wrong my weekend was good. I saw lots of old friends...Church family. And even though, we worship together no more...we are and always will be...family.
I started off my Saturday with a Wedding Shower and then sadly my day ended with a visit to the Funeral Home. Weddings and Funerals...Life's beginnings and endings. Yet, when you think about it...both are new journeys. One of new love and hope of a life shared together. The other, of God's perfect love, with no more sorrows. Weddings and Funerals...We are the Bride of Christ! Eternal Life with the one who loves us most! Awesome!
How Great is our God!!!

Love to All!

Missing Daddy

Photo of my precious Mama and Daddy.



Drawing our Maddy sent to her Big Papa...it proudly hung on his bedroom wall until removed after he passed away.



Daddy's chair now is empty. His presence here no more.
I long to sit beside him...and talk as days before.

Some days are long and weary...I yearn to hear his voice.
He went home to be with Jesus, of that we had no choice.

But Praise the Lord, he's waiting...upon God's distant shore.
Where again we'll walk together...and rejoice forever more.

I love and miss you Daddy...Your firstborn baby...Patricia.