Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Blood, guts, and tears.....

After having three kinds of glucose tests my blood sugar levels have been determined okay. Yea, thank you, Jesus! This doesn't mean I'm going hog wild with my eating. I'm watching the fats, sugar, and carbs.

Tomorrow will be my second time at Curves. Wow, I knew I was out of shape but some of those machines are difficult to do more than 6 or 7 for me. As time goes by I know I will get better. Getting to feeling stronger and shedding some inches and pounds is my year long goal. My immediate goal is to just get on and off those machines!!!

Monday, September 22, 2008

A Big Tree and a Great Dog

It was time for a new look. The sweetgum tree is in my front yard. As near as I can figure it is 85-100 years old. As much as I love trees I wish we could get this one cut down or at least topped. This isn't the only tree near the house that needs cutting down. My uncle planted many trees too close to the house.....the camouflaged house. I'll have to take a picture of the way it looks and put it in later.

Buddy, our grand-dog has been with us about five years. He came to live with us when Cullen and family moved to Georgia - when grandchild #1 was five and they got him her first year, I believe. Y'all correct me if I'm wrong. Anyway, he is such a good dog and loves staying outside. One of his favorite places to stay is in the dirt right in the drive and another is in the dirt right by the side of the house. When he wants to come inside he'll 'bang' on the door with his paw or he'll bark if necessary. If he hears gun shots/hunters/ he'll want to come in asap. That time of year is soon approaching so he'll be an inside quite a bit. The really bad dog is a ferocious 4 lb. chahuahau named Baby. I'll try and put in a picture of her later.

Thursday, September 4, 2008

Sherry Hinton

Just wanted everyone to know of a very important event coming up the 19th of this month. It is my dear sister-in-law's 40th birthday. Yes, the big 4-0! I say, "It's about doggone time, Sherry! Seems like you've been in your 30's for the passed 15-16 years! Really! Those of you who can and or will, I hope you will plan on sending her a very poignant birthday card. I haven't talked to my brother yet but there just may be some kind of celebration being planned.....we'll see.

Monday, September 1, 2008

Storms and More

This is certainly an eventful Labor Day. I've been watching the tracking of Hurricane Gustav and am interested in the other storms brewing out there now. New Orleans is "safe" for now and I hope won't experience the devastation they did in '05. We are currently getting some wind here in north LA and will most likely get more along with a lot of rain.

My #2 son is in Rayne, LA with his LA guard unit. Last night he said they may be there for two weeks and after that it would be on a volunteer basis. So far, the storm hasn't reached where he is. Will post more on that later.

All schools are out until this Thursday. There are so many evacuees coming in I'm sure some of the schools will be used. The little girl I keep will have to wait to start pre K. I'm sure she's okay with that as long as she's home with her parents and sister. I'm okay with it too but unfortunately that means no "do-re-me". 8-) The Lord knows all about this so I'm not going to worry. I trust Him for the small and great things.

Last evening I went with my daughter-in-law, her aunt Joyce and uncle Fred to a fantastic
gospel concert featuring The Martins - my favorite group in gospel music. They were in their home "stomping ground" in the W. Monroe area. Talk about a great spitit there, He was there. I bought one CD but would love having more.

More later ~ ~ ~