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Yesterday

I put that word up there,"Yesterday" because I didn't have alot to say.I did get "some" cleaning on the house,not alot,and I did do some needle tatting,still no sewing.And today doesn't seem to be a day for sewing either.You know I am so glad for my "Yesterdays",I have so many fond memories of my life when the girls were younger and in the school-day years.Even then I had "those" days,when my husband thought I was being a total "Witch",and neither of us knowing what was causing THOSE days,but they were few and getting out with the family, camping,4-wheeling-fishing-bike riding,gosh did I mention I had a LIFE,with YESTERDAY,a few years ago,as a matter of fact before Dec 2002,but thank goodness for all those YESTERDAY MEMORIES.And why have I posted this,PLEASE if you can have a LIFE get out and MAKE MEMORIES.I LOVE mine,and I am so glad my daughters pushed me to get back into doing things that I truly love to do,and a new found project of needle tatting.I love it,and just really doing things right now to practice,waiting on me to do better,and I will,I can't give up on it,just like I can't give up on Living,and the main reason for this Blog,Life Can Be Simple,and remember even the simplist of tasks or whatever you enjoy is a memory,and it is going to be in the past,YESTERDAY,a memory.What is the name of the song,Memory,yes by Barbara Streisand,Life Was Beautiful Then,and I am trying to still have a memory for tomorrow.Today I got to go out and have lunch with my 2 daughters and my big one year old granddaughter,and what a memory I already do have,it was such a nice time had by all 4 of us.So see we can all have a good memory even in the worst of times.And yes I have changed,but we all have,not just by a disease by different circumstances.But please lets all have our Yesterdays and our memories.

MS Awareness Year Round and A new Bracelet

Today is another one of those days"Beautiful",had you there for a moment I bet,but it is nice,it is warm,and they are saying storms,of course.I looked at the calendar and it is the 28th of March.That means that March being the MS Awareness Month that probably no one other than those of us who suffer will not give it another thought until next March.Please try to remember those of us year around,without you guys we have no chance of getting the help that so many need.I have made a meat loaf for our dinner this evening,with everyone going and coming I have to have our dinner ready early,one going to work one coming home from school,one home from,then going back to work,shoo I just made my own head twirl,lololo,and good ole MAC-N-Cheese,yummy.I have needle tatted another bracelet today,felt like I should do something,got the material out to make the "little" girls their skirts,and decided nah just make a bracelet today,maybe this evening I will start cutting out the skirts,who knows.When I get them completed I will put on here,before and after shots as usual.I really want to go back to the shop and see if she has some more burlap,I have another idea,maybe just maybe,oh well we will see in a few days.The lady there is such a sweet lady,and if nothing else I do enjoy going down and just visiting with her while I browse the store.One thing for sure we can all use more friends,better than having to many enemies.One thing that I miss working is have interaction with humans.You can only talk to a dog so much,mine has gotten I think tired of hearing me so much,she growls now,hahahahah,telling me to shut up already I guess.But EVERYONE have a very Blessed rest of day,and please remember the Red Cross,I know I know,yes it means alot to us here in this area after last years tornadoes.But also remember to shop at your LOCAL retailers and the ones who are their own income shops,and most of all,SMILE

Two for Tuesday and Celebrities

I always wanted to do this,lololo so here it is 2 for Tuesday,nothing I absolutely did nothing twice,lololo I am feeling better,so who cared if I did nothing,I did not feel like struggling so I did not take the chance of messing up and with feeling the way I did for 2 weeks I deserved today,or at I thought so anyway.Last night I did however make the Burlap Shower Curtain and window Curtain for my bathroom,I made before and after shots of them so I will post them in a day or 2,I tried to needle tat today,and thought bologna,I am not even going to do that today.I did get out and go to the grocery store today with the hubby,first time in a few weeks for that even,but he was off today so I went,I guess that counts for something,ahh nay not really.He even cooked out our dinner,and it was yummy,we use to do this year round,but it had been since last fall that we even had done that. This morning or yesterday morning I was watching the news and it showed Madonna's daughter smoking,well folks wake up,she is a kid,and yes kids are "Normal",I'm not saying it is right,I am saying she is probably a normal 15 year old teenager.I was never one of those "Oh my daughters will never do that" or "my daughters would never" I was one of those "mothers" who said NEVER SAY NEVER.They were very normal girls and still are,both being mothers,and they both know that their daughters may try something as smoking,just as long as it isn't BATH SALTS.So ALL YOU DO-GOODERS OUT THERE,THERE ARE WORSE THINGS THAN SMOKING CIGARETTES.And sure it is a stage thing anyway.You know I feel sorry for celebrity kids,they are constantly being watched,like the kids of Preachers.You know the ones they say are meaner than any other kid,not,I personally know this,lolololo, I was into much more than the ones I knew,yelp I was normal also.So if anyone reads this and you think,"Oh my Kids WOULD NEVER",I will be not the only one who says yeah right.So I was glad my parents and my husband and I are just "PLAIN FOLK". So there you have it,I did nothing and feel sorry for Celebrity kids,2 for TUESDAY..

Something New and Granddaughter's First Celebration

Yesterday was a better day,one better than has been.I needle tatted another necklace,this one white with pink beads,will make pictures when I get the bracelet and earrings done,which may be a few days,got to get the burlap shower curtain and window curtain made.But All in All I do feel better this am,pray that it continues.I take a supplement that an ingredient comes from Jelly-Fish,and I had ran out for a couple of weeks,and now after 6 days back on it I am feeling better.I don't know if it is that or mind over matter,but it doesn't matter to me as long as I get well enough to feel like getting creative again.I don't know if I mentioned or not last week but had the hubby toke me to a antique store that I found that also sells fabric,yeah,I got my burlap and what they call domestic to get some more work done,and thought it would bring me out of this stooper,lolololo maybe it has who knows,and all I do care is that I do feel like doing some creativity.We have had a little cooler weather this weekend also,and the BEST of ALL we celebrated my youngest granddaughter's FIRST birthday which is tomorrow,but celebrated it Saturday too work with everyone's schedule,but it was nice and she enjoyed it.Didn't tear into the cake,she is already a Divia,didn't want to get her outfit dirty,lololo and she danced with Chuck E Cheese,the older girlies also seemed to enjoy it also.The "Hello Kitty" cake was beautiful,I may have to copy the pic from my daughter and share it on here.But I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend and remember smile.

Signs of the SEASONS

We had such a mild winter,and such a early spring,just had to share a couple of pics with you,seeing the trees and flowers showing their beauty gives me hope.

Sound of Thunder

I WOKE THIS MORNING TO THE SOUND OF THUNDER,"HOW FAR OFF I SAT AND WONDER" BUT REALLY I DID,AND SO I DECIDED TO GET UP AND JUST SIT HERE AND ENJOY A CUP OF COFFEE AND LISTEN TO THE RAIN.I HAVEN'T FELT LIKE BEING ON HERE AND YES I AM TYPING IN CAPS.BUT I DO BELIEVE I AM WINNING THIS ROUND WITH THE GREEN MONSTER,FEELING A LITTLE BETTER.I HAVE ENJOYED JUST SITTING OUT IN THE NICE SPRING WEATHER,STILL HURTS REALLY BAD TO WALK,BUT THAT SHALL PASS ALSO.GOING TO POST PICS OF THE NEEDLE TATTING THAT I HAVE DONE,PRETTY GOOD FOR JUST A MONTH AGO TAKING THE FIRST STITCH.DOING A LITTLE THIS WEEK,REALLY NOT ANYTHING TO BRAG ABOUT,HAHA GOT THE TRIM FOR MY BURLAP SHOWER CURTAIN AND CURTAIN,WHEN I FEEL LIKE DOING IT,AND GOT MATERIAL TO MAKE ALL 4 GRANDDAUGHTERS A SKIRT TO MATCH.SO THE MS MONSTER JUST MIGHT AS WELL GIVE UP ON ME.HAD A UNCLE LAID TO REST THURSDAY,BUT YOU KNOW IN A WAY IT IS A BLESSING TO LIVING TO BE IN YOUR 80'S,I COULDN'T GO,BUT HE HAS A DAUGHTER WHO HAS MS,SO I KNOW HE KNEW THAT I WOULD BE A NO SHOW.AND THE PARTY OF THE YEAR,YES A BIG PARTY FOR MY 1 YR OLD GRANDDAUGHTER,IT IS TODAY,AND THAT IS SOMETHING TO CELEBRATE.HARD TO BELIEVE JUST A YEAR AGO,WELL ACTUALLY THE 27TH BUT CELEBRATING IT TODAY,I SAW HER BEING BROUGHT INTO THIS WORLD,THE FIRST ONE OF THE FOUR I GOT TO SEE BORN,WOW IS ALL I CAN SAY,SUCH AN EXPERIENCE.BUT I HOPE EVERYONE HAS A GREAT WEEKEND,DON'T FORGET THE RED CROSS,ESP. THIS TIME OF YEAR WITH ALL THE TORNADO ACTIVITY,AND MOST OF ALL SMILE,GOD LOVES US ALL,EACH AND EVERYONE,DOESN'T MATTER IF YOU LIVE IN A SHACK OR A MANSION,HE LOVES EACH AND EVERYONE,SO SMILE,IT DOES GET CATCHY,AND THIS IS THE VERY FIRST DOILY I HAVE MADE AND EARRINGS,WHICH I HAVE WORN SO THEY DID DO GOOD. .

Easter Wreath

I got the ribbon at Hobby Lobby after Christmas at 90% off,makes a great Easter Wreath I thought

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When Life Gives You Lemons

I always try to fight and fight hard,had a good weekend even thou my MS is fighting me head on,but I will win this battle.Had a wonderful time watching my granddaughters Saturday at the Resort,and even warm enough that they opened the Lazy River.They had such a wonderful time,and it makes one heart feel better to see big smiles on such small precious faces.I worked with my tatting when I have felt like it.I have made some earrings that I am letting dry with fabric stiffener.This wonderful warm weather has me wondering what in the world is going on,we never have weather this warm in the hills of Tenn. in March.And of course we are having a storm or 2 along but nothing like a couple of weeks ago.I still haven't worked on my burlap curtains,just haven't felt like going out an looking for the trim,maybe tomorrow,the walk will do me good I know,I hope.But just a reminder please everyone remember the American Red Cross,they are helping so many people with all this terrible storms,and they are usually one of the first and last to be on the scene,this is close to my heart since last year when all those tornadoes were here in our area.No more to say except smile,because maybe you will make someone else have a better day.Smiles back at you.Will post pics of my makings later.

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Saint Patricks' Day

For each petal on the shamrock This brings a wish your way - Good health, good luck, and happiness For today and every day. ~Author Unknown

What Could Be Better

Anyone with MS knows we can't take the cold or the extreme heat very well,and with the temps in the 70's it has been a paradise here.I have gotten out this week and soaked up the Vitamin D,something that is very essential for those who suffer with it also.And today I got to enjoy my day with the baby in the family,and in a few days she will be one,where does time go.I have so enjoyed her today and then we met up with my daughter and other 2 for a nice supper.And also today I got to work on my tatting,I have made really good progress with this,must be the awesome weather.I can sit outside and also enjoy doing this.We made the Rice Pudding yesterday and I have to say it really turned out well.It has to be the weather doing this to me .I have got some major sewing to do when the weather changes back to what winter we have left and I am quiet sure that it will let us know that.I have to get my shower and window burlap curtains made,got to find a trim to go with them,husband's input on that,and you know he has some pretty good ideas.I guess living in a house full of females (4) sisters and a mom he does have that experience and living with me and his daughters also,which my son-in-law has really good taste also of what decor should look like.With that we are getting out of town I do believe this weekend,the Bristol RACES are this weekend and when you only live 20 miles from the track that is still to close for all the traffic,fans,and more traffic.It's either that or we get to the grocery stores tomorrow and stay at home till late Sunday.But I do believe a quick trip to the mountain sounds really really good,since I have felt so good,you take it when you get it.And who knows I may find a good idea or two for some more work to do.I have been taking pictures of all the new spring blooms and will post them later this weekend,hope to get some more.I love all the blooming trees and plants this time of year,one thing we are blessed with here with all four seasons.Hope everyone has a great weekend,remember it is MS AWARENESS Month,don't forget the American Red Cross either,they are really a great organization there when you really need them,and also please smile,) it does help.And I hope you guys read this will say a prayer for a friend of mine's son,Sandra is such a sweet lady,raised her children well,and he is only 33 or so and has been diagnosed with Colon and Liver Cancer,please I know they are heard,and like I said they are hard working good Christian people.

I MADE THIS TODAY,WAS QUICK,EASY AND VERY TASTY Creamy Rice Pudding By: Erica G. Sprinkle with nutmeg or cinnamon, if desired. For creamier pudding, use short or medium grain rice." Rate/Review | Read Reviews (2,514) Customize Recipe Kitchen-friendly View Prep Time: 25 Min Cook Time: 20 Min Ready In: 45 Min Servings (Help) USMetricCalculate Original Recipe Yield 4 servings Ingredients 3/4 cup uncooked white rice 2 cups milk, divided 1/3 cup white sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 egg, beaten 2/3 cup golden raisins 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions In a medium saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. In another saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cups cooked rice, 1 1/2 cups milk, sugar and salt. Cook over medium heat until thick and creamy, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup milk, beaten egg and raisins. Cook 2 minutes more, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, and stir in butter and vanilla. Serve warm. Footnotes FOOTNOTE This recipe may also be made using Splenda® instead of sugar. Use 1/3 the amount. This is an easy way to enjoy this great creamy recipe but cut down on the sugar and calories.

Have 3 Today

This morning I woke and had 3 new little girls this am.My other 3 granddaughters,who are out for Spring Break,so not going to get much done today,and that is ok.I love MOON RIVER,and the 5 of us,my other granddaughter that lives with me have more to see.Yesterday was glorious,the temps were in the low 70's,made what turned out to be a pair of earrings with my tatting,they both turned out just alike,lololo.And today I plan on giving my entire day after this to my granddaughters.Right now the 11 month has my shuttle,maybe she can teach me,still tatting using the needle and still love it.So maybe tonight will add to it,and please everyone rem.IT IS MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS MONTH,AND PLEASE GIVE WHAT YOU CAN TO THE RED CROSS,BUT MOST OF ALL PLEASE SMILE,YOU KNOW IT CAN CATCH ON. )

Let The Winter Out

What can one say when they had a day like today except Thank you.Thank you for giving us such a wonderful day to open doors and windows and to let the winter escape.I know it is still winter,spring in a week or so,and we can still have snow,but my oh my to have the new in again.We never realize just what it can mean until we have these days.I started last night cutting the strips from my canvas ribbon for my Easter wreath.I got lucky after Christmas because I felt like going to the first day that Hobby Lobby had their Christmas decor 90% off,and they had one roll of pink,yes shiny pink,ideal for a Easter Wreath.So I got it cut up and tied on to a grapevine wreath I had.I made pics and will post at a later date,probably tomorrow.But I hope everyone enjoyed their day as much as I did.

Thankful Saturday

I had promised my granddaughter that lives with us that I would take her to the Library,and with my headache almost gone,I got her down there.It is so nice,but back to where I started.We got to the library,found her "chapter books",she is past her AR goal so now she is reading big girl books for a 7 yr old,lololo and I am so proud of her and the other 2 granddaughters also,whom have met their AR goals,but now back,we walked out of the library and it felt so nice we walked down the street just to do some window shopping at the antique stores here,and we do have some of the best.We turned down at 3/4 way down the street we turned and went into one I had not been in for ages,I hit the jack pot,upholstery,material,panels,grain sack material,yes heaven for me,hahaha.I found the panels that I have pictures of,just used pinking shears for the trim and with the molding in my sunroom I figured out the easiest way,push pins,yes push pins.I took and folded over the tops with that used pins and they were hid.So no curtain rods,not unsightly rod holders,just some push pins hid.So another way to make life Simple.I got to get out,got to walk and found another great deal,( very BIG DEALS) my valances cost $1.00 yes life is good.I hope all of you guys have had so far an enjoyable Saturday as I have,and yes I have SMILED very much today and hope to continue.There are so many great ideas we just have to keep finding them and come up with ingenious ways to do it and it doesn't have to cost a arm and a leg.I also got 2 books on Tatting,been using a needle but have to learn to use the shuttle,and I hope to learn how.The weather is suppost to continue to be pretty here for a few days and going to get the flower beds raked out and see just what is sprouting through.My lillys are up and got to see what all I need to replace,hopefully everything will come back since we have had a above normal temps this winter.So off I am got to try to get inspired again.Have a wonderful day to you all and rem.Smile and this is MS AWARENESS MONTH.

Valances for Sunroom

No SEWING,used pinking shears,no Curtain rods

Friday Roundabout

One thing about living my life or anyone who lives with a dybilitating disease you never know what a new day brings,and we always have to be prepared,and I was.Got up early with my world famous headache,one of my major symptoms of MS,lesions,I am always prepared,stayed up and took all the meds that needed,got the old ice pack and back to bed.After 2 hours of sleeping I woke and being numb,which is better than the pain.Got plains thou,can't keep a good woman down,ha,going to work on a necklace that I started on late last night,I sit down and thought ok get your groove on and do this Lisa,and I did,so now I have plans for the day,doing nothing but work on that.With that I had not heard of making your own fabric sheet that will last for around 40 loads.My oldest daughter shared this idea with me,and of course I am going to try it.I have soaked a washcloth and it is almost air-dryed,the key after your soak it in fabric softener.I will update you on this when I do the laundry again.And also a reminder to anyone that March is MS Awareness Month,I guess with my pain I remembered this again. And the weather is great,cooler today,typical March in the southeast for this time of year,but so hoping we get all the pine needles out of the flower beds in the next few days,had to protect my prennials from the winter,I have a lovely tropical hibiscus that we have to protect,she gets over 6 foot tall and is always so full of beautiful red blooms.So that is a task that is so enjoyable and I love to work with my husband doing this,he loves our flowers also.So I truly hope everyone has a great weekend,I sure plan on a lovely peaceful weekend,no storms,no snow just quiet time,and REMEMBER change your clocks Saturday night if it pretains to you,so off I go and please do one thing for me,"Smile" if I can there are no excuses.

Thursday and REDBOOK

Going to start with today was really nice,husband was off,the weather was really nice until just a few and now it is raining.We had our 11 month old granddaughter,and yes we are beat,hahaha.But like the rest she is a joy to be around,makes you smile to see those little teeth and her whole face just lights up when she smiles.Makes my heart even smile.There is a big difference when you have children than your grandchildren.Last night I read an article in the February issue of Redbook,the article VOWS 2.0,the one under Dearest Husband I Promise" not to show the picture where our Daughter painted your toenails" this reminds me of my husband,with our daughters and yes now our granddaughters,hahaha, I didn't think to take pictures but now I will,our granddaughters especially one loves nail polish,and she loves painting everyone's nails,even "papaw",and he loves it too,let me explain,he gets a manicure and pedicure,he doesn't get the nails polished only his toenails,hahahah in clear polish,he says after standing 12 hours a day most of the week he loves it.So yes readers of Redbook there could be pictures,and if there are love every minunte of it,just think you are not the only one.So with that have a very blessed evening.I hope you are still smiling.

Peanut Butter Eggs,oh yes

Peanut Butter Easter Eggs By: Valerie Lynne "My Mom made these chocolate-dipped peanut butter eggs for many years. She would put our names on them in frosting and decorate with bunnies and flowers. They bring back wonderful memories." Rate/Review | Read Reviews (228) Kitchen-friendly View Prep Time: 15 Min Ready In: 15 Min Servings (Help) USMetricCalculate Original Recipe Yield 2 large eggs Ingredients 1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar 1 cup creamy peanut butter 1/4 cup butter 1 tablespoon milk 8 (1 ounce) squares semi-sweet chocolate 1 tablespoon shortening Directions In a mixing bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, peanut butter, butter and milk (if needed for moisture) until blended. Shape mixture into two 1/2 pound eggs or make a bunch of smaller eggs. Freeze eggs for 1 hour. While the eggs are freezing, cut semi-sweet chocolate into small pieces and place in top of double boiler with shortening. Melt over medium heat, stirring frequently until smooth. Stick a long-tined fork in top of each peanut butter egg, dip it in melted chocolate to cover then drain on waxed paper. When the eggs are cooled and set, decorate the eggs to suit your fancy. Nutritional Information Amount Per Serving Calories: 307 | Total Fat: 16.3g | Cholesterol: 8mg

A Beautiful Day

Today is just beautiful,the sun is high,there is wind blowing the trees and pollen,oh yes pollen,but nothing can take the beauty away today.Went out this morning with my 2 beautiful daughters to another town,oh yes to be broken out,hahaha.We so enjoyed the drive and each other.Worked a little on tatting last night,watched Toy Story 3 with my granddaughter,and almost cried,I know silly mamaw,but we enjoyed it thou.We never know just what simple things in life can bring such smiles to our faces,we just never know and we will not if we don't give life a chance once in a while.Got to find my camera,I am always misplacing it,oh well it will show up,know it is in this house somewhere.I hope you find some enjoyment in your busy schedules today to find that smile and if only for a moment a peace of mind.And remember to smile,it does get catchy.Have a Wonderful and Blessed day.

A Wonderful Spring Day

I feel like I let the weather really get to me over the weekend,so much devastation,but now today is going to be a lot warmer,in the upper 50's,and maybe today I will get the webs out of my brain and get to something new today,I do think it will happen.March is MS Awareness month,and that bothers me that I haven't really seen anything other than what those of us suffer with it have provided.I guess it is like alot of ways like my extended family see things,if you don't see it then it isn't there,you know what I mean.But that is ok too,as long as someone keeps it out there maybe the rest will follow sometime along the way.My husband is working nights this week along with his full-time day job,and I really miss him here of the night changing the channel to something and then going to sleep,haha.But hope all of you guys remember to give to the American Red Cross,this is close to my heart also for donations,one may never know when the Red Cross will cross into your life.Have a great day,and remember to smile. )

Another Week,Please LORD no more DEVASTION

I am so hoping and praying that this wild weather we have had has disappeared for a few.Got to get the house straightened up,dust and such,it is to be so pretty this week and hope to open the windows and get the winter out of this house and let spring make her entrance.Got to get this done so I can get my tatting skills started,do not want to forget what I have learned.Haven't watched much news this weekend,so tired of hearing about Birth Control and Viagra.I strongly believe in Birth Control,but also BELIEVE that so many of my friends be allowed to get their meds at a more reasonable cost.If you ever and pray you don't get diagnosed with a disease you will find out the injustice brought about with pharmaceutical companies and prescriptions for our daily need.But enough of this also.I have to make a bucket list of what I plan on getting made,that is something I desperately need to do.And the ones that my husband will have to help with,he will I hope,lololo.I just realized I am sitting here with my headphones on and no music,lolololo ok is this what my week is going to be like,lolololo.But it is very chilly today,but tomorrow around 60 so need to get my lists made the dusting done and yes tonight work on my tatting.I pray that everyone has a better week and please remember to smile,no matter what someone else may be going through give them a SMILE and a HUG,and I just bet you will feel better also,so with that and being all over the place today and ole yes please give to the AMERICAN RED CROSS,any amount small or big can help,and even take items to an organization or church for these poor Tornado Victims,it will be greatly appreciated,something everyone can do,clean your closet out and do something good for someone else.HUGS and SMILES

the Needle pointed pic

Want to make a comment about the Tapestry,my aunt made this in the 80's for me,she tried and tried to get me to needlepoint,well I finally am and know she is pleased,but I love this and had to share it,there I said it.

PRAYERS and WEATHER

Today I have had a heavy heart.With all the destruction from the tornadoes I had hope that the baby they found would survive,but the good LORD knew it should be in Heaven with its family.There was so much destruction,and some in my area,but nothing like in Indiana.And now with all that we are under Winter Weather Advisory,snow.The poor people having to deal with all the destruction now have to deal with the snow.I have not been in any mood to do anything with tatting.But I know that my "Life Is Simple"living with a debilitating disease,it is the devastation and not having control over it is what makes all the other things so hard.We have to remember to pray for all those families and the loved ones who have lost family and friends this past week.We have to remember not to take each other for grant and to respect and love each other,we never know,we can't be mean and evil tongues to others,it may be the last time we see each other,and yes "Life Can Be Simple" when we remember to respect acknowledge and love each other.With that I will close but remember to give to the Red Cross.

Storms,Tornadoes,and Snow,and Please Give to the Red Cross

Yesterday was one of those days and nights.Started out warm,then cold and the warm,and then cold,why,ok yesterday morning the storms pushed the warm air ahead,then it stormed and hailed,then cold,then came Tornado warnings till 11pm.We were lucky,very lucky considering in areas all around us,destruction and death,terrible losses.My daughter and her 3 daughters, my granddaughters, came and spent the night with us,her husband is in law enforcement and knew he would be called out if there were any to touch down,luckly not.We went to our basement twice last night in the event the funnel cloud did touch down that was spotted.This got all the girls hyper even the 11 month old,so I did not get in the bed till around 3 am,they got me so wound up,or the weather I should say that I got into so much pain going down and up the steps and trying to keep them calm,but all is well and like I said we were so fortunate unlike the neighboring counties and states.If anyone reads this,and I hope someone is, say prayers for everyone so touched by the devastation.And now after 60-70 degree temps this past week snow tomorrow (Sunday) and night,into Monday morning.The weather here is showing us mother nature still shows us not to mess with her.But with all the commotion and the pain I haven't been doing much other than making some tats so I hope to get my first doily done the first of the week,was planning for today as the date but not with everything going on.And please don't forget that this is MS AWARENESS MONTH.And I just smiled(hubby has a chip bag) and not being very quiet,lolololo but rem. to smile,and if you see someone who needs a HUG please do,there is such sorrow right now here and in our area,reach out to them please.Make a contribution if at all possible to the Red Cross,it is surely needed for those victims.

Another Stormy Day & MS Awareness Month

Today is another one of those days we are keeping our eyes and ears to the Weather.I am so feeling it also.Yesterday evening I had to do laundry,so I decided to stay downstairs while my 1st load washed and dried.I had the hubby home,so it was a good time,since he could stay upstairs with our granddaughter.I found alot of treasures we had stored,one was a box of 45 records,yes those 45 vinyl things that played on a stereo with a needle.Roberta Flack,Three Dog Night and etc.you get the idea.A capadomate piece,a porcelain box with roses on the lid,and then the craft stuff,yes I knew they were down there just had no idea of all the ribbons down there,but still not want I need to fix my curtains for the bathroom to put on a canvas dropcloth.I will put that on here when I get to that project.I made more red tats last night,almost enough to make a doily with,yeah my very first doily.But anyway need to get something done,more tats,lololo and keep an eye an ear to the Weather Channel.Hope everyone does the same thing here in the Tennessee and Ohio Valley.And I know with all that it is hard to smile,but know you can.

MARCH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS MONTH

I hope everyone will remember this all month about MS Awareness,with that what a 24 hours,Tornado Watches all day till 9 pm,then at 12 midnight we got a call from one of my daughters that now we were in a Tornado Warning and living 5 minutes from the state of Virginia we were in the path,well thank goodness only some wind,hail and flooding rain for a little while,and we did not get to back to sleep till after 1 am due to another line of thunderstorms heading our way,this one not as bad.I feel so bad for all those who lost family members to this storm system.We only in the past couple of years are now considered to live in "Tornado Alley".Last year in the next county in Virginia a whole Community was demolished and 2 counties from us here in TN. another county lost an entire community.Sure not ready for all this and it not spring yet,if anyone lives in these areas where tornadoes hit please make preparations now and go to centers that open up,do not stay if you have no basement or a concrete room to go to,we call them cellars or "dairy's" here,a room dug out of the ground covered with the ground on 3 sides and a block roof. I haven't tatted today,got to make a few more (10) flowers to have enough for my first doily,YAH So please everyone Smile and have a great day!!!!! :)