Showing posts with label Friends. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Friends. Show all posts
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Good times
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Billy Joe
Tonight, my heart is heavy, yet light at the same time. Billy Joe Daugherty who was my Pastor so long ago when I lived in Tulsa died today of lymphoma. The heavy is the human emotion, the grief for the family and the grief for me and those of us who knew and loved Billy Joe. The light is knowing that he is in Heaven, in the presence of God, that he has first hand knowledge of Glory.
Salvation. I thank God for mine.
Salvation. I thank God for mine.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
MayaLynn
Just yesterday, we welcomed little MayaLynn to the world. I hear she is beautiful, I hear she is perfect. We are so proud she arrived safely and healthy.
Congratulations Ashley! And Grandma Eron!
Love you both, well, now, love you all three.
Congratulations Ashley! And Grandma Eron!
Love you both, well, now, love you all three.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Stationery
The loss of a friend of 30 years this week has understandably left me a wee bit emotional. I'm finding myself stumbling across a memory and all of the sudden, I'm crying. Sometimes I'm laughing.
I am kind of amazed at how much joy a box of old letters has brought me.
Today, I sat down and wrote some letters to friends. It felt good. I highly recommend it.
I've always had a love of paper. Growing up, just give me some stationery and I was a happy girl. I guess that scrapbooking was a natural progression. When it came time to write the letters, I couldn't find any stationery! Bummer. So, I opted for whatever I could find.
Tonight, after a trip to Bass Pro, then Carrabba's, we found ourselves at Wal-Mart. I was strolling along and saw "stationery". Jackpot! Or so I thought. Wal-Mart, you are officially ON NOTICE (as kindredly would say). Where's the stationery?! I feel you misled me. I walked up and down that aisle, but there were no pretty pads of paper and matching envelopes to choose from!
I was disappointed. I ended up buying a notebook with a pretty cover. So, until I find some real stationery, the lined paper torn out of a notebook is just gonna have to do.
And you know what, that's perfectly okay! Every letter Ronda wrote me was on notebook paper, and they brought me just as much joy as if they'd been written on the finest stationery you could find.
Eron told me Ronda's funeral was beautiful. I would have loved to have seen the photo montage of her life. I'm so glad Eron was able to go. I went down to the river today, and walked along the paved path while her funeral was underway 1,000 miles away. I laughed and cried. I miss my friend, knowing that we'll never have that reunion, at least not on this earth. I'm comforted knowing she is in Heaven.
I am kind of amazed at how much joy a box of old letters has brought me.
Today, I sat down and wrote some letters to friends. It felt good. I highly recommend it.
I've always had a love of paper. Growing up, just give me some stationery and I was a happy girl. I guess that scrapbooking was a natural progression. When it came time to write the letters, I couldn't find any stationery! Bummer. So, I opted for whatever I could find.
Tonight, after a trip to Bass Pro, then Carrabba's, we found ourselves at Wal-Mart. I was strolling along and saw "stationery". Jackpot! Or so I thought. Wal-Mart, you are officially ON NOTICE (as kindredly would say). Where's the stationery?! I feel you misled me. I walked up and down that aisle, but there were no pretty pads of paper and matching envelopes to choose from!
I was disappointed. I ended up buying a notebook with a pretty cover. So, until I find some real stationery, the lined paper torn out of a notebook is just gonna have to do.
And you know what, that's perfectly okay! Every letter Ronda wrote me was on notebook paper, and they brought me just as much joy as if they'd been written on the finest stationery you could find.
Eron told me Ronda's funeral was beautiful. I would have loved to have seen the photo montage of her life. I'm so glad Eron was able to go. I went down to the river today, and walked along the paved path while her funeral was underway 1,000 miles away. I laughed and cried. I miss my friend, knowing that we'll never have that reunion, at least not on this earth. I'm comforted knowing she is in Heaven.
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Letters
I went in search of my yearbook from the year Ronda and I were in 9th grade together. I can't find it anywhere, and I'm bummed. I know I have a few other pictures of her, but where those are escapes me at the moment.
While on the search for the yearbook, I ran across a couple of boxes of old letters - jackpot! I found a stack of letters from Ronda. I read several of them, and oh -- what problems we had at age 16. I was laughing out loud at some of them. At least I'm able to smile some in the midst of the tears.
Several times over the years, I've thought that I should just throw those boxes away, but tonight, I'm so glad that I never did!
That's one thing I miss in the age of email and chat and text messaging - is the tangible letter, seeing the handwriting, the extra expression in the words expressed with underlining or hearts to dot i's.
The letters from her span several years, so I'll sit down, probably tomorrow and read through all of them.
I also ran across names long forgotten and names of those I still love and keep in contact with.
Maybe I'll write someone a letter soon.
While on the search for the yearbook, I ran across a couple of boxes of old letters - jackpot! I found a stack of letters from Ronda. I read several of them, and oh -- what problems we had at age 16. I was laughing out loud at some of them. At least I'm able to smile some in the midst of the tears.
Several times over the years, I've thought that I should just throw those boxes away, but tonight, I'm so glad that I never did!
That's one thing I miss in the age of email and chat and text messaging - is the tangible letter, seeing the handwriting, the extra expression in the words expressed with underlining or hearts to dot i's.
The letters from her span several years, so I'll sit down, probably tomorrow and read through all of them.
I also ran across names long forgotten and names of those I still love and keep in contact with.
Maybe I'll write someone a letter soon.
Ronda update
September 12, 2009 about 3:46 pm Tulsa time, Ronda passed away.
Godspeed Ronda. You'll always be in my heart.
Godspeed Ronda. You'll always be in my heart.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Update on Ronda
Eron was able to visit Ronda today. She said it was one of the hardest things she's ever done to see such a good friend in such bad shape. She was able to tell her that we both love her and are thinking about her. That makes me feel better to know that she was able to tell her, esp since I'm not able to be there.
I pray that her remaining time is spent without pain. God bless.
I pray that her remaining time is spent without pain. God bless.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Thinking of Ronda
Just a few days ago, I learned Ronda, my friend of 30 years is dying of pancreatic cancer. She is in an end of life facility in Tulsa, Oklahoma. I've been trying to recall when it was that I last saw her. I remember the day I saw her, I just don't remember the year.
My friend Eron and I had been trying to find her because we'd lost touch for a while. We tracked her down and when I visited Tulsa, Eron and I took a trip down the Indian Nation Turnpike and made a visit to her. We had a great time.
I guess in the back of my mind, I've always thought there was plenty of time for reunions, visits, emails, Facebook, chat... but turns out there isn't. The end of life facility, the Clarehouse, only accepts guests (it is free of charge) who are enrolled in a hospice program and have a prognosis of less than one month to live. She's been in the Clarehouse about two weeks.
I called today, but she isn't able to talk on the phone. I left a message, to let her know that I called and that I love her and am thinking about her. They assured me that they would pass it on to her.
Eron is going to try to see her within the next few days. She said she would definitely give her the message.
She is foremost in my thoughts ever since I heard the news. I'm praying that she is not suffering and that the medications are allowing her some measure of comfort.
My friend Eron and I had been trying to find her because we'd lost touch for a while. We tracked her down and when I visited Tulsa, Eron and I took a trip down the Indian Nation Turnpike and made a visit to her. We had a great time.
I guess in the back of my mind, I've always thought there was plenty of time for reunions, visits, emails, Facebook, chat... but turns out there isn't. The end of life facility, the Clarehouse, only accepts guests (it is free of charge) who are enrolled in a hospice program and have a prognosis of less than one month to live. She's been in the Clarehouse about two weeks.
I called today, but she isn't able to talk on the phone. I left a message, to let her know that I called and that I love her and am thinking about her. They assured me that they would pass it on to her.
Eron is going to try to see her within the next few days. She said she would definitely give her the message.
She is foremost in my thoughts ever since I heard the news. I'm praying that she is not suffering and that the medications are allowing her some measure of comfort.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Busy days
Our days have been very busy lately - so much so that we are eating out every night. We always seem to do that when we are running at full speed.
I made it through the end of the fiscal year closing of the books! Yay! Always a stressful day for me.
Scheduled a few vacation days around the holiday to extend the weekend - ended up with a cold, so my vacation day turned into a sick day - b.u.m.m.e.r (Ashley if you're reading this, I always think it is cute when you do that, and I've never really had a place it would work before)
Had to get my XM radio signal reset in my car. I was having a bit of withdrawal while it was out of commission. I love listening to the comedy channels. Sometimes I am laughing hysterically, and I wonder what the other drivers are thinking if they see me. (Ashley, this might help your road rage...)
Upgraded my iPhone to the new operating system - liking texting MUCH better now. Still encounter typos, but not nearly as many. I was spending more time correcting my typos than texting, so I'm happier now with the wide keyboard text feature. Also found out you can slide your finger and the letter you stop on when you lift your finger is the letter that is typed. (that works on the old O.S. if you haven't upgraded yet) The texting was the one thing I really disliked about the iPhone, and now I can use both hands to type, so my speed has improved. You can also forward a text now which was something that was sorely lacking.
I'm hoping the voice memos will come in handy - I think it just might.
While sitting home on the sofa all day, I was channel surfing and stopped on Bravo TV and got interested in "The Fashion Show" and ended up watching a 5 or 6 hour marathon. They are down to the final four, and of course I'm hooked now.
Other than sitting on the sofa, I managed to get 2 loads of laundry done.
I missed a get together with Chris's family tonight because of the cold. He brought food and medicine home with him. He takes such good care of me.
Going out for a girls night out tomorrow night with Susan, Gina and Tonya.
I made it through the end of the fiscal year closing of the books! Yay! Always a stressful day for me.
Scheduled a few vacation days around the holiday to extend the weekend - ended up with a cold, so my vacation day turned into a sick day - b.u.m.m.e.r (Ashley if you're reading this, I always think it is cute when you do that, and I've never really had a place it would work before)
Had to get my XM radio signal reset in my car. I was having a bit of withdrawal while it was out of commission. I love listening to the comedy channels. Sometimes I am laughing hysterically, and I wonder what the other drivers are thinking if they see me. (Ashley, this might help your road rage...)
Upgraded my iPhone to the new operating system - liking texting MUCH better now. Still encounter typos, but not nearly as many. I was spending more time correcting my typos than texting, so I'm happier now with the wide keyboard text feature. Also found out you can slide your finger and the letter you stop on when you lift your finger is the letter that is typed. (that works on the old O.S. if you haven't upgraded yet) The texting was the one thing I really disliked about the iPhone, and now I can use both hands to type, so my speed has improved. You can also forward a text now which was something that was sorely lacking.
I'm hoping the voice memos will come in handy - I think it just might.
While sitting home on the sofa all day, I was channel surfing and stopped on Bravo TV and got interested in "The Fashion Show" and ended up watching a 5 or 6 hour marathon. They are down to the final four, and of course I'm hooked now.
Other than sitting on the sofa, I managed to get 2 loads of laundry done.
I missed a get together with Chris's family tonight because of the cold. He brought food and medicine home with him. He takes such good care of me.
Going out for a girls night out tomorrow night with Susan, Gina and Tonya.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Friends
Had dinner with some friends tonight. We decided to come to the house for a little while to continue our visit. Willy got plenty of attention. Gina, Willy, me and Tonya.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Remembering Sandi
It's hard to believe that 10 years have passed since I received the phone call. My dear friend Sandi had just died in a car accident.
Every time I wrote the date today, I thought of her. You are still loved and missed Sandi.
Every time I wrote the date today, I thought of her. You are still loved and missed Sandi.
Sandi Li
September 24, 1946 - December 18, 1998
Monday, December 15, 2008
Christmas at the neighbors
Our next door neighbors hosted a Christmas gathering and invited us. The food was absolutely wonderful, and the company as well. We got to meet several other neighbors we had not had the opportunity to meet before. It was a wonderful evening.
Saturday, November 22, 2008
My friend Leona-from-Arizona, her daughter Nadine and her mother Jean came for a visit. I haven't seen her in about a year and a half, so I really enjoyed getting to spend several hours with her. I'd never met her mom or her daughter, so that was fun.
We decided to be a little silly and the leaves just looked like they needed to be stirred up a bit.
You know you've got great friends when you go buy some fresh pork skins and they dig in with you and enjoy them as much as you do. It was Nadine's first time trying them, but she enjoyed them.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Monday, October 20, 2008
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Shopping
I went shopping yesterday with Chris's cousin Lynn. We went to North GA. Had a great time! The weather was wonderful. I wore my Sarah! (McCain/Palin) sweatshirt, and was stopped 6 times with compliments on my shirt.
I ended up spending the most in Harry & David - got some delicious goodies. Found some Grey Flannel for Chris. Got some soup bowls, a shirt and some cookie cutters. We ate supper at Pappa Deaux - great food. Love the crawfish.
I really enjoyed spending the time with Lynn - that was the best part of all.
On the way to pick Lynn up, I stopped to get gas, filled up at $2.62, stopped at the same gas station on the way back home to top off, it was now $2.53 a gallon. It cost $23.95 to top off.
I ended up spending the most in Harry & David - got some delicious goodies. Found some Grey Flannel for Chris. Got some soup bowls, a shirt and some cookie cutters. We ate supper at Pappa Deaux - great food. Love the crawfish.
I really enjoyed spending the time with Lynn - that was the best part of all.
On the way to pick Lynn up, I stopped to get gas, filled up at $2.62, stopped at the same gas station on the way back home to top off, it was now $2.53 a gallon. It cost $23.95 to top off.
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Jimmy
Jimmy is in my thoughts and prayers tonight, along with his family. He was critically injured in a motorcycle accident on his way to work this morning. A car pulled out in front of him.
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Eron
My long time friend Eron moved out of the country a few months ago and doesn't have Internet where she went. Also, I didn't have an address for her, so after almost 30 years of friendship, I was sad to think we might have lost touch forever. She left to get married, so I don't think she's coming back to the USA.
She is home to take care of some business, so she sent me a short message, and we got to chat for a few minutes. So glad to hear from you. Take care of yourself! We'll talk again before you leave again.
She is home to take care of some business, so she sent me a short message, and we got to chat for a few minutes. So glad to hear from you. Take care of yourself! We'll talk again before you leave again.
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