Good Evening

Hello everyone,

They say we are in for a whopper of a storm. It's suppose to start tonight and and continue into tomorrow. The last time I remember a lot of places closing for an up coming storm, we didn't get it and many people were mad at the weather men. But I think they did their best to predict with the technology they had at the time. I am pretty sure that with todays technology they are probably correct this time. All programs have closed and John doesn't have to in tomorrow, just call and check in about 10 am. I guess we better go up to Save- a-Lot and get milk tonight. Maybe even bread for those of us who can eat bread made with wheat floor, which includes all white floor.

We got the muffler on our car fixed and that is a good thing. The appearing in court next week because we weren't able to get it fixed within the 24 hrs. and paying a court fine is not so good. What a way to throw away good money. Darn.

Don't know what's going on with my new laptop I got at Christmas time because I can work on my book at home and then use my flash drive to put it over to the laptop but for some reason I can't move the stuff from the laptop over onto my Dell at home. So I can't do what I wanted the laptop for and I'm a little frustrated. I think it's just a small issue once we find out what it is. Yes, I realize as long as I use the flash drive I have it for either computer but what if I lost it? I just won't plan on losing it and that will solve my issue. Right?

Will try to keep you posted about our big storm, I know some of you don't live in this area.

Until next time,

God Bless Y'all

P.S. Gail, happy wedding shopping with Heather. Love you both.

Long time

I seem to be writing about once a month and would like to at least do this weekly. So, this might be another one of those I'll try to get better things. The truth is sometimes I just forget. Other times, I sit and wonder what I will write. Silly, I know. So today I think I will give you some truthful things about me.

1. I absolutely hate cold weather and so does my husband but I refuse to move away from my kids. Do I have 'kids', yes I do. Not age wise but they will always be my kids no matter how old they get. And we have tried twice to move away and 7 months was the longest we could stay away and that was because we were near one of them. Trips are fine, staying away is different.

2. I am frustrated with New Beginnings, not because I don't want to do it, but because I don't seem to be moving fast enough for me.

3. I just gave my daughter in law some advise and now I wish I had kept my mouth shut. You see even if people ask, we are all different and handle things differently. I would call her now and tell her to ignore me, but once she reads it, the harm has been done. I just believe today's young parents are so different than years ago and this bothers me at times.

4. Where have the families gone is my question? Where are the people who would not think twice about taking in elderly parents, they wouldn't have it any other way.

5. If a certain person should read this and wanted to ask us to move near, do this please. Don't stop just because I need to vent today.

6.I need to feel needed and I have a problem with that at times. I'm not talking about babysitting and things I feel too burned out to do but needed in other ways.

Now, I'm bawling like a baby and there is a good chance no one will read this because I might just delete it.

Sunday, John had a chance to visit with his cousin. This is especially good because he thought his cousin had passed away. He never told me this. I guess he decided he would just keep the regret of not re-connecting with him to himself. I never realized the hurt he was feeling until we finally discussed the situation.

My point is that when we choose not to communicate with those we love, we usually all lose in some way.

Some of you might not be happy with this blog but someone recently told me is none of my business what someone else thinks of me. I still have a problem with the wording of that one.

Until next time,

God Bless y'all (smile Shawn, oh to be a fly on your wall)

Three day weekend

Friday starts a three day weekend for us. John has Monday off and we plan on leaving for Ohio on Friday afternoon. We usually take Korana's car but this time my hubby said we will take ours. I know her car is a little better on gas, but it's okay I just want to visit my family. I 've had to postpone this trip twice because of weather, either here or on the way to Ohio. The other plus in going now is I won't have to drive alone. I'm not too keen on driving on trips alone. Who am I kidding, I don't like to drive much period.

Christmas seemed a little different this year but we still had a good time. Being with family is the important thing. If we didn't have kids involved I'd say forget the gifts.

I have a new laptop for when I'm on the go and also for vacations and stuff. I am still getting to know it. John got me a cordless mouse for Christmas. I was having trouble getting use to the thing they call a mouse on laptops. And if you are wondering, New Beginnings is still in process. I am waiting for editing on a couple of chapters now. Sometimes I wonder why it takes so long to put ideas on paper. I guess the answer is that after you get them there they need to be revised and this is the most time consuming part of the writing.

I am heading a new outreach through our church, Family Worship Center in Geneseo. It is for anybody who needs help or who wants to help people. This is how it works; If you have something you would like to bless others with, you just call me and tell me what it is, and if you need something you call me and tell me what you need. I keep the items on a list with your first name and phone number, then when I get a match I call one of you and then you call the other person and make your own arrangements to get the item. Our first call was such a blessing. A lady called me because she wanted to give away a chair and during our conversation I told her someone had a need for a frig. and another had a need for an electric stove. Well, in the end this lady donated a frig. and so now we can bless the family who needed it. Isn't God good? So in closing I will add my phone number for anyone who is in need or just interested in giving something that they don't need. Please only offer items that work and are in good shape.

Just contact Sue @ 585-582-2702.

Until next time,

God Bless Y'all (smile Shawn)

Good Morning

Good morning everyone, I hope you are enjoying this fine winter climate we live in. Yesterday we went shopping in Geneseo and John was freezing but for some odd reason, I wasn't. I told him that I felt a chill in the air and knew it was cold but it didn't bother me that much. He looked at me like I was crazy and I understand because I am usually the one shivering and complaining. I love to watch the large fluffy flakes as they come floating down through the air. Our yard turns into a winter wonderland. Now, I would be happy if the stuff just didn't drop on our roads. Yes, I do live in a fairytale world. Why not?

Happy Birthday, Mary. I won't mention how old our oldest daughter is today but at 10:10 this morning she was officially one more year older.

John's mystery calls have stopped and I miss them. But at the same time I understand. Our secret caller probably just got tired of no response. Looking back I wish I had answered when I was home, but some of the time we were both out. I was under the impression that he would keep calling until Thanksgiving but the last call came in Nov. 19 th at 11:26 am.

Nice, my appointment for this afternoon just got changed until Wednesday afternoon so I have a lot of things I can do instead Like going to the bank and post office, getting the mail and visiting our Birthday girl, then taking a trip into Henrietta. Oh, and planning a supper for my sweetheart. You can't forget to feed the guys who bring home the money for the bills including the food money.

Still can't get pictures on here. I know my kids are busy with their own lives so I try not to bug them anymore, but it's so frustrating to have this scanner and can not get them to where I want them to be.

Well friends and family, it's almost Christmas and I hope, time for us all to think about the real reason for our celebration. I've heard people argue that December 25 th was not the date Jesus was born. They say probably September. So what guys, the important thing is that God did send him to earth especially to die for us. I used to say, "If you were the only person left on this earth, Jesus would still have willingly died for you." Then I started to think about this. Did I truly believe this for myself? Did I believe Jesus would have willingly died just for me. It took prayer, Bible reading and searching my own inner being before I could make the statement, "Yes, Jesus would have died just for little ole me." THANK YOU JESUS!

Until next time, allow the God who created everything that is, to bless you abundantly.

Friday again

Today is Friday and since yesterday was pay day I think we might go out for a fish fry. I don't have to try to figure out what to cook. I really loved to cook for about the first 30 years. Then I just decided that it wasn't a lot of fun anymore. So having the best husband in the world, he told me to only cook when I felt like it. There were a few years that we took our budget money for food and went out to eat every evening. Now we are back to being more realistic and having good home cooked food is important again. This is not new, I'm talking about 10 years of cooking after a few of not. That's why on payday or near it we try to go out for a fish fry. Did you need to know this, I guess not.

New Beginnings is coming along and I know I usually say this, but it's true and it takes hours and hours of just re-doing scenes that I once thought were good. Now I have learned to read them out loud because you wouldn't believe how they sound opposed to just silent reading. I do know how this story is going to end, but it's the getting there and making it a really good book to read that hold the challenge.

Thank you to Wayne and Korana who courageously opened up their home again this year for out Kelly Family Thanksgiving Dinner. I also want to thank Todd and Gail in advance to hosting Christmas again this year. We are a big family and are only able to get together for two or three gatherings each year. This year I found joy in just watching every one of my kids (except Virginia and her two kids who lives in Nashville). Seeing them enjoying the day was so much fun. I can't begin to describe the feeling.

I know a lot of you swear by Black Friday and the sales. I'm not a morning person so I don't go, or at least didn't but this year we went and I hoped to get a laptop. Let's just say I wasn't able to get the deal and I spent almost a full day recovering from the stupid trip. So, if if works for you, great, but I'm too old to start something like this.

I hope y'all like the new look. Feel free to make comments about it.

Until next time,

Y'all allow God to Bless you.

Hang on please

Getting ready to update y'all but hubby just pulled in and don't know how long I have because we are heading out to a early Thanksgiving dinner with friends.

I woke this morning after a real lively dream. Wow, really I thought, I could use this for a story,so on came the computer,(and without coffee) I just started typing. I was so excited that 1,200 words later I was amazed what a spin that short story took. Now to decide if after editing it, I might want to send it off to a magazine or for a contest. Anyway the high was worth the loss of morning coffee. Did I just say that? Yup, I did. I dream a lot, so why was I surprised when the first thing I could think of was getting it on my computer? I guess because this dream played out like a story begging to be told.

Door opens, hear lunch box being unloaded, now waiting in my little office but no one appears and no one speaks. Maybe it's the creature from the black lagoon. Still silence, oh wait he appears and smiles and says hi. All fear gone, I return the hi with a smile of my own.

No, this paragraph has nothing to do with the story I was writing this morning. Only certain people will understand the reference of the black lagoon.

Gotta go or we'll be late.

God Bless y'all my dear readers and family.

Crisp,fresh air

Good afternoon everyone. I have just come in from outside and the air is crisp and fresh. I am really enjoying this. Today the sun is out and it's a far cry from what we had all summer. I personally like very warm weather. But this last summer felt like the temperatures we had in Las Vegas and they were unbearable. So, I am developing a new outlook on the temps. If the sun is out and I'm smart enough to dress warmly, I am planning on totally enjoying the fall weather. Now don't tell my honey I said this, but I am even looking forward to our first snowfall. I mean the one that comes down with large fluffy flakes and is so beautiful it looks like a postcard picture. Of course I would like a mild winter also. I know get real, this is New York for crying out loud. Upstate New York. Okay, I get it but still a girl can dream can't she?

The other day I cancelled my lesson about pictures and how to put them on here because I had worked a long shift and was so tired that rest or more importantly more sleep was more important at the time. Everyone tells me putting pictures on here and face book from my computer is easy and Browse is the important thing to look for but I can't find a Browse place except when I actually scan the picture. I'm also looking into changing the format and colors of the blog. What do you guys think? Any suggestions? I'd love to hear them. I plan on checking out some other blogs for ideas.

Sarah, thank you for your encouraging word about the sequel. New Beginnings is coming along and I hope to spend more time on it in the coming weeks.

Christmas shopping is almost done and I won't have that interference. This will be the first year that I am going to try to enjoy the weeks just before Christmas. Usually I'm backed up with stress about shopping. I plan to use this time wisely and focus on Jesus and what he means to me.

Sorry, I need to run an errand before John gets home so need to sign off.

Until next time,

God Bless y"all