The thing about birthdays is

It comes and goes so fast. I love love love hearing from everyone and am constantly surprised at some who get in touch.
I was given a surprise birthday party by a very good friend. It was so nice. There were about 20 of us at the restaurant. Some were couples and since it was during the week some without their partners. we talked, laughed, and ate. What more could you ask. My favorite cake is lemon with lemon icing. She made it for me what a friend.
But you know the most precious thing about the party besides the togetherness was the cards. Not necessarily the message in the cards, but the message they write to you. this is one time when you feel like you hear how they really feel about you. I assume they mean what they say since they took the time to write it down. It seems to confirm to me that they like me as much as I like them. Makes me like them more. I like the gifts, don't get me wrong, but I like cards and have read them 2 times so far and I am sure I will read them a few more times too.
Do you take home the balloons and let them go one by one and make wishes for the coming year? I was told about this and decided to try it this year. I'm not sure how many balloons I had but they are way up there now. I thought of the strangest thing as I watched. It seemed like the balloon that went the highest, that I could see , suddenly a finger reached out and took it behind a cloud. I guess God has a new toy. I sure hope he likes it, and that it keeps air in for a long time.
today was the second day to celebrate. Isn't that nice two days of fun. Hubby took me to lunch and we got hair cuts. In between we visited friends and shopped. And of course ate more of that wonderful lemon cake. talked to most of the family at some time today too. the grandchildren along with Mom and Dad sang happy birthday. The best music I ever heard.
Got new jammies and robe. washed them and am wearing them now. Snug as a bug in a rug.
Life is good. Too bad you have to get older to get all this attention.
OH well, if it's your birthday too this is for you. Happy birthday to you happy birthday to you happy birthday my friend happy birthday to you. God loves us too isn't that great?
Nite nite Sass

Story time kiddies

Once upon a time there was a king and queen who had two sons. Prince DG and Prince TP. They were both handsome young men and intelligent too. the king and queen were very proud of both of them. the princes were very much alike and yet very much different. That sounds wrong I know, but true. In the early years they were very close and did almost everything together, which was unusual because there was 4 years difference in their ages. As time went along each prince chose to follow his own path. Prince DG chose military life and settling down with a princess and having a family. Prince TP waited until he was older and then thought he had found the princess to make his life complete. Not so this was not to be. So now prince TP had to start all over again. In the process of trying to be happy the two princes lost even more of their closeness.
Now for the happy part. Recently the two princes have been talking more and discussing life's difficulties. Both princes have had upsetting news this week, but the king and queen know both will come out on top, because as I said before they are both intelligent men, and they have each other to talk to. the princes are both having birthdays this month. Wouldn't it be great if things started going great for them both as early birthday presents? the queen is having a birthday this week and that is what she wishes for. The king and queen are also having their anniversary this month and the same wish applies. Then they all will live happily ever after. the end Sass
Dear Lord,
So many needs this week. Be with the sick and also help those in dispair tonight please. Help them to find the right way and remember to come to you. Be with Sharon tonight take away the pain and give her rest. Forgive our trespasses. Amen.

I have always liked Halloween

I guess I just never thought of it in a negative way, but at Bible study the other night we discussed it it a little. It surprised me how many thought of it as evil and a bad influence on our children.
I looked forward to making a costume every year to wear to school. We made our own since money was tight., and while it was usually a sheet or mother or daddy's clothes It was always from my imagination. My brother and I were especially excited to be able to work in the morgue at the school party. We made grapes eye balls and spaghetti was the intestines.. Again imagination at work. Ours won the prize and we were quite competitive. He was the doctor and I was his nurse.
The candy was great too. We didn't have much store bought candy, which now I realize homemade is much better, it was quite a treat. We horded it for weeks. No one worried about razors or pins in their apples. My father had and orchard and we gave out apples. I can't comprehend doing something so awful to a child who trusts us as adults.
How have we made it into something to fear as we try to let our children and grandchildren continue the joy and fun we had at their ages. why have we discussed it into something evil and to be dismissed from our lives. Little by little we are losing so much joy in our holidays. I wish we could go back at times and if nothing else be able to let our grandchildren see how much fun pulling taffy and making caramel apples can be.
In the mean time we will go to the mall and look at the costumes, we surely wouldn't want to hand out possible tainted candy or homemade candy apples. Happy Halloween. Boo Sass

does anyhone else have this annoying cough?

Ever since we got back from vacation I have been coughing. It irritates my husband no end. It irritates me too, but I can't help it. When I lay down it is especially bad. I have gargled and done everything that has been suggested and it still persists. I went for my flu shot and asked what to do and was told vicks and salt water gargle. It will go away in time I am told, As I look around and listen it seems there are many of us with the same problem. Last night at church there was a constant coughing sound around the room. At red hatters the same thing. Makes me wonder do these other women who are coughing get the same complaining from their husbands. And while I am on the subject why isn't he coughing? If you have a magical cure that does not include going to the Dr please let me know. I know if I go they will say I have walking pneumonia or something like that. Yes I have the humidifier going full blast. Yes I have put vicks on the bottom of my feet with socks. So far not working. I am so tired I will try almost anything. . And I will pass it along to others.
Dear Lord,
Please be with Earl during this difficult time. thank you for people like Marilyn and Eula . They are always doing such special things. Help us to appreciate them more. We started Christmas practice last night. I am not sure I wrote the right play this year, but everyone seems to like it, please let it send the right message. Be with those in need let them remember who to come to. Amen.

When was the last time?

Think about it. When was the last time you laughed? Not just a little chuckle, but really really laughed. The kind that your sides hurt after. Or the kind that as you were taking a drink it flew out of your nose from the force of laughing.
Or when was the last time you cried? Again not just a little tear in your eye but really let loose and cried
Tonight some of us got on the subject of things that you enjoyed. Actually things that made you laugh and cry.
As adults we tend to hide our feelings, I guess we think it shows weakness. The usual things were used as things that make us happy. Our children, pets, a good movie, a trip, our spouses., And the same things made us cry. Isn't that strange.
So I sat down and thought about the last time I really cried. It had been one of those days where I could do nothing right. My husband had told me so a couple of times. No not really, but I felt that he felt that way. He would say things just go on in the house and I will do it. Meaning I didn't' know what I was doing. Then we got a phone call that was upsetting. And to top it all off our son called from the hospital with a possible heart attack. I handled everything pretty well all during the whole time,I thought, but when we got home I went into the bathroom, ran a hot tub got in and bawled my eyes out. My husband can be quite diplomatic at times and never said a word about the red eyes.
As for my last big laugh. MY sister was visiting and we took the kids over to the children' museum in St Louis. For some reason she and I decided to go down in those tubes. When we hit the bottom it hurt so bad when I thumped that it brought tears to my eyes.My sister was concerned and said she didn't have pain when she hit bottom. She went back to the top to prove it and when she came down she hit with the same thump. It stuck us both funny and we laughed until we cried. All afternoon we walked around holding our back sides. I know that doesn't sound so funny. Believe me you had to be there.
Laughing and crying clears the air. Try it or at least try to remember the last time you did each. If you can't come up with something , then you know it's time to make some memories again. Have a great time. Sass

Had a great time

Last night 3 friends and I went to a play at our local Civic center. I just love to go there.
The play was "church ladies in the basement". If you get a chance go see it. It is funny and so real. As you go along you might even see yourself in one of the characters. I know I did. The story centers around the time spent in the basement kitchen preparing food for all the activities in the church. The hours the ladies of our church spend decorating and then putting everything back and then setting it up again are very similar to how these ladies did things. There is, of course, the lady in charge and you will know who that is in your Church. The lady who can fix anything. Do you know which on that is in your Church.? Then the classy lady who has been in the church since she was a tiny girl, you know the one who always looks so together. She wears heels and dresses more than pants. The last one in the play was the classy ladies daughter. With few changes I'll bet you could name these ladies without giving it much thought at all. The priest from Mash was the Pastor in the play. He has a pretty good voice, and he can dance, but the essence of the story were to kitchen ladies. They are Luther en and some of the references to that religion were new to me. I intend to ask some of my family about that.
We were a gimpy bunch. One on crutches, one with a cane, and one with a cold. One was actually healthy. We went to O charleys for dinner then on to the play. Rain was pouring down all day and I do mean pouring. You should have seen us trying to get the one with the crutches in as fast as possible and making it slower by hurrying her. It was one of those fun funny times. We saw others from our church there., so there will be discussion in Sunday school for sure.
All in all I give it an A. I would give it the plus too, but I am sneezing too much. Guess which one I was.
thank you Lord for friends and good times. They make the hard times a little less as you sit and reflect. Take care of those in need and especially those who don't know where to turn. Love ya much amen.

Garden of my God

We are on vacation in Colorado Springs with our kids. What a beautiful place. Melody took us to the Garden of the Gods this morning. If you have a chance come see it some time. They have only been here a couple of months but have gone there at least half a dozen times. They almost always see deer and were disappointed that we saw none this morning. So we went back this evening with the kids. There they were lots and lots of them. It is called Garden of the Gods and there are quite a few such places all around America. we have a much smaller Garden of the Gods in Illinois. You probably have one in your state too. There is a feeling of contentment and calm when you are driving through. So I prefer to call it Garden of my God. What a wonder he has made for us to enjoy. We are going to Pikes Peak tomorrow. We will be peaking after riding a train that goes to the top since I am having a little trouble walking. There is a lot to see in this area and being with our family makes it all the more special. Life is good. Enjoy everything you can while you can. My constant motto. Have a great week. Sass