Fall Trip 2012 Snapshot

If you've been wondering why I've been quite lately it is because Steve, Levi (the dog) and I got away for a couple of weeks and went to visit my mom.

Levi was ready to go! He was freshly groomed (never cut so short before), had his health vaccinations and dowst with Frontline - all made for an unhappy pooch. But nonetheless, he was happy to be able to go! This was the first time Levi had ever flown.

Levi is a very social dog and likes to be in the know; so it wasn't uncommon to see him peaking out of his pet carrier. After a couple days at moms Levi began to get real comfortable.

Levi also got to meet his cousin Sassy for the second time. The first time, Levi was just a puppy. While away, Levi celebrated his 10th birthday.

Not only did Levi have a birthday, but my mom did too! She turned 79 years old! She was kind enough to pose for us in her new wild print PJ's. She is so cute!

Not only did Steve have a list of things to do (which kept him busy and made him happy), he was able to sell my dad's mill while we were there. This was a tremendous blessing and lifted burden!

Steve and I were also able to run every other day, which was great because the weather was nice. Some may think we were crazy to run in 90 degree temperatures, but we loved it! Sweat, sweat and more sweat - just kept pouring off us.

While we were there we were able to attend services at Heritage Baptist Church, visit with my aunt, wash windows, change out bathroom and kitchen faucets, troubleshoot mom's computer, mow the lawn, trim bushes, get a quote to fix the driveway, take Sissy (the Lab) to the vet, and made an attempt to annihilate some pesty bugs that were stripping leaves off the backyard bushes.

Finally, I can't say enough about mom's cooking! She is the best cook ever! And as always, each dinner was fabulous! Isn't this the strangest bird you have ever seen?

Before we knew it, it was time to say goodbye. I sure do love my momma!

The day we left to head back home, storms were brewing. Both of our flights were delayed, but God got us home by 2:30 in the morning. I don't think it took us too long before lights were out! Great trip!

Mother's Day - May 13, 2012

I am so glad I got the opportunity to speak to my mom on Mother's Day. It is so easy, at times, for me to take for granted the time I have with my mom. My mom will be 79 years old this year and I want her to know that I love her more now, than ever before.

Dear Mom,

Mom-ma, As I continue to grow older, there is not a day that goes by, that I don't realize all that you have sacrificed and given to me. Your love never failed, even if I was not loveable at times, even if I made dumb decisions, even if I failed to show you how much I cared for you.

Mom-ma, I love you and I thank you for all that you have shown me throughout the years, for your love and patience, and for your persistence in training me up in the way I should go.

Mom-ma, thank you for all the cool costumes you made for us [Teri and I] on Halloween, thank you for making Christmas magical, and thank you for all the birthday presents and parties, too.

Mom-ma, thank you for taking care of me when I was a child (hyperventilating, nose bleeds, bike spills, rock in knee screams, dressing tantrums, doctors visits, hospital surgeries, school frustrations, missing the bus, and many more issues [not enough space to write them all down].

Mom-ma, thank you for providing a home over my head, for clothing me and for feeding me, even when times were tough, you always found a way.

Mom-ma, thank you for listening to me even when I didn't/don't make a whole lot of sense, thanks for being a sounding board.

Mom-ma, thank you for loving me when I wasn't loveable.

Mom-ma, most of all thank you for being what a mom is suppose to be. A mom sacrifices all for her children and I believe you have done this, at times, to your detriment. I am so glad God gave me you as my mom. Your the best mom, my only regret is that I haven't loved you enough...you deserve so much more!

I love you mom!

Your daughter,
Sherri

Mom.....You're One of A Kind to Me.....

Nobody's Like You, Mom

Nobody's quite like you, Mom.

You're special in every way.

You cheer me up, you fill my cup

With tenderness, come what may.

Nobody loves me like you, Mom.

No matter what I do,Good or bad, happy or sad,

You support me; You always come through.

Nobody's equal to you, Mom.

With you in my life, I'm blessed.

I love you so, and I want you to know

I think you're the very best!

By Joanna Fuchs

Mom's New Ride

Looks like my dad took the plunge and purchased a new 2009 Chevy Equinox for mom. She looks great and even looks good behind the wheel.

This is probably the last car they plan on purchasing and since they don't drive all that much, it should last over the next decade or so.

Enjoy your new ride mom!