SUPPORT OUR SENIORS SATURDAY

Hello, Winter!  I was holding onto the last of my Summer with both hands, trying so hard to not let go, but it was yanked from my grasp yesterday as I dug up my still blooming Gerbera Daisies and brought them into the house.  After covering them many times I finally cried "uncle" and saved them from the inevitable killing frosts that have become a morning ritual in Scott County.  I have to admit, early morning frost covering everything is beautiful, but knew these poor plants didn't stand a chance if they remained out.  I can only hope and pray they'll survive the winter and be willing to bloom again come Spring.

This morning, it is bone chilling cold.  I hope to get some cleaning and preparations implemented for this coming Thursday.  It would be nice to have most of my house cleaned for the rest of the family come Thanksgiving Day.  Maybe this year I can actually have the great room cleaned and decorated before the first family members arrive and not hand out the dusting cloth and pledge to them as I unpack the pilgrim and Indian wooden decorations.  Yes, I actually did that one year, Martha Stewart, I'm not.

I really hope the temperatures climb up into the fifties and the sun continues to shine so I can take Riff and Pudge for a walk.  I'd like to see if most of the leaves have come down since our last walk days and days ago.  I'm especially hoping for a nice day Saturday so we can really enjoy the last of the tailgating at Commonwealth Stadium.  We need really nice weather for Senior Day.  Our last chance to let these kids know that the fans support them wholeheartedly, even though the attendance at the last game didn't illustrate that at all.   The attendance at the Vanderbilt game was only 18,885.  I am proud to say that I was one of those 18,885.  The newspaper and television reporters failed to add that the weather was horribly cold and raining pregame and during the game.  Even though I'm sure many fans stayed away to let our Athletic Director, Mitch Barnhart, know their lack of support for head coach, Joker Phillips, I'm sure some just weren't up to sitting out on wet, cold, aluminum bleachers  to watch the game.  Again, I hope the fans show their support of these young men and come out Saturday to let them know they are appreciated for their loyalty to the team and their hardwork during their years with the program.

My other team, the Paris Greyhounds finished up their season by making the playoffs and winning their opening playoff game in years at home.  We look forward to next season as the program has officially been turned in the right direction.  And as far as the pro teams I follow, it continues to be a fun ride watching the Broncos and the Packers from week to week.

This coming Sunday we will be having our last session on our Beth Moore Bible Study called Stepping Up, a journey through the Psalms of the Ascent.  Our discussions on the study of the scriptures of Psalm 120-134 have brought us along a journey of pilgrims making our way through this world while we strive to grow closer to our God.  Just as the Israelites made their journeys to Mt Zion for each of the Great Pilgrimage Feasts, we make our own pilgrimage back to our loving and merciful God.  Praise God for wanting us to grow closer to Him and for those friends and fellow pilgrims with whom we share the journey.

My doggies are reminding me that they need attention, so I will offer my hope that you are enjoying whatever journey you are on and hope you have a great day and stay safe.  luv, Susan