And Life Goes On. . . .

I have found that Life does go on. . . .with or without us. I look around and see so many people like me who have lost a loved one (my current husband included) and wonder how they were able to pick up the pieces of their life and go on without their loved one by their side. When we all first got married we never knew what challenges life would give us, but we loved each other so much we were willing to take the chance. Some lost their soul mate early in their marriage due to war or accident and others, like me, lost mine after 38 years of marriage. He was my best friend. . . my eternal love. I never really imagined my life without him. It never even occurred to me that he would not be by my side during our "Golden Years". But life has a way of shaking up the very core of your foundation. My faith has seen me through these very trying and difficult times. Without it, I do not think I could have survived. The secret to a good life is to just do the best you can with what God has given you. Always look for the best in others and find little ways you can serve Him by serving those around you. He will lift you up and give you the strength you need. He will not fail you.

Our Birthday!

Clarence and I celebrated our birthday yesterday, June 13, 2010. Yes, we have the same birthdate! How cool is that? We actually celebrated on Saturday, but it was nice to receive all the good wishes on Facebook from my family and friends. My sweet granddaughter, Ashley, brought me a baloon bouquet and cookies! I cooked for the missionaries and we enjoyed their sweet spirit. Clarence and I share our birthday with my neice, Emily and my granddaughter, Tanis. My oldest grandson just returned from his Honeymoon just as I have a birthday! Time marches on. . .and on. . . I don't understand where the time goes! Funny, I don't feel any different. . .should I?

LEVI AND KIRSTEN'S WEDDING DAY!

It was a beautiful summer day in Snowflake, Arizona. Levi and Kirsten kneeled across the altar in the Snowflake Tempe and becaue Mr. & Mrs. Knight. It was a beautiful ceremony. At 1:00 that same day, My daughter, Sandi (Levi's Mother) gave a luncheon in their honor at the Convention Hall in Snowflake. Everyone had a good time visiting and eating and once in a while a child would try to play the piano. Clarence played the "Boogie Woogie" for them. His talents, of course, are unsurpassed! The evening was the first Reception in Eager, AZ, which is where the bride is from. It was a beautiful drive up there and I absolutely fell in love with this small town! Clarence and I drove back to Showlow where we stayed another night and got up on Saturday and drove to the cabin in Strawberry, AZ. The 2nd Reception was in the Valley Saturday evening for their friends and family that could not make the Snowflake trip. We returned home on Sunday evening. I still can't believe that my grandson is now a married man!!! And time marches on . .

Our Flag

I am so heartsick that so many people who live in the United States of America are so disrespectful to our Flag. I read in the news how several Flags over the Memorial Day Weekend were shredded and burned. This by American people living in America. Our Flag stands for Freedom, the same freedom they enjoy each and every day. Memorial Day is one a day a year we honor those who have given their lives (and/or limbs) in order to preserve this freedom we so dearly cherish. Our freedom has not come without sacrifice. Every time we look at our Flag, we should be reminded how blessed we are to live in this country where we enjoy so many freedoms that other people throughout the world does not have. Every American citizen should look to our Flag with pride and respect for all she stands for. . . .The United States of America. . . .the land of the free. . . .and the home of the brave! My heart swells with pride each and every time I see her flying freely in the wind!