HAPPY FATHER'S DAY

This is going to be a very busy weekend. We are so blessed as a family. We will be celebrating two birthdays and Father's Day on Sunday. I know you'll be thinking of your Dad on that day as well.

I've had some ask me why I blog. Well, it's really pretty simple. I'm a very sentimental person and when I meet someone and become friends, it is very, very hard for me to let go of them. I, through the years, have sent lots and lots of letters, cards, etc. I've maintained many friendships through the annual Christmas cards. Many have reciprocated, some have not. I still have a need to know how all my friends are doing, those I'm currently in contact with and those I've lost contact with.

Because I left a place where I lived and established friendships over twenty years, it was especially difficult, so this helps . I know everyone is too busy to answer my emails, and this way I can communicate and feel as if my friends, will stay in touch with me. Am I weird, maybe, but I can't help it. I really hate to let go of my friends, even the ones from my childhood.

Believe it or not, I have even kept up with my first best friend. That was Richard. He lived next door to me in Fort Worth, Texas. We had the best time climbing trees and running around. His mom still lives in the same house, so it's been meaningful to me to keep tabs on him and his family all these almost fifty years. Anyway, that's why I do it. You all have a Happy Father's Day and a great day today. luv, Susan

Housecalls

Another Monday. Hope you had a great weekend. Took my walks early today. I'm enjoying meeting new neighbors here especially now that everyone is getting out.

So far this morning, I've been listening to CMT. I'm attracted to my second Kid Rock video. The first was called Amen, really liked that one a lot. This one is All Summer Long. Months ago I watched a special on CMT about Hank Williams, Jr.. I learned a lot about him. What struck me most was that Hank, Jr. is a strong Christian and is influencing a lot of his "rowdy friends". Bless his heart. Kid Rock is one of those he's influenced. Did you know his new CD is called Rock and Roll Jesus?

Church was fun yesterday as it was Youth Sunday. Our little church has some talented kids to say the least. It's so nice knowing there is such a strong Christian influence in this area. One of the neighbor kids delivered the sermon and did a great job. He picked one of my favorite stories about Jesus' ministry. It's the story about Levi, the tax collector. I especially like Matthew 9:12-13. From that verse, I understand that we all have sin, which is a sickness, and we all need our great physician, and hey, He even makes housecalls.......I know.

I've got to go get caught up on everything I let slide over the weekend. I'm actually sending out new address cards to those friends who are not on my email list. Have a great day, luv, Susan

Take a Walk

Summer weather is here!!! I love to take walks, especially country walks. Because the weather has really heated up, it is now necessary to take those walks very early or very late. This morning was especially nice. The wildflowers along the way are amazing. Most of the ones I pass are white or purple, but a few yellow ones here and there.

I passed a box turtle trying to decide whether or not to venture out onto the road. He was gone when we came back. I took Riff and Roy, the Rowdy Boys, with me this morning. They were excepitonally well behaved.

Luckily, I walk up a hill that is completely shaded in the morning, so it was pleasantly cool all the way to the top. The only traffic was one neighbor on a motorcycle and another who stopped to say hi.

I noticed some fresh deer prints in the soft mud along the side of the road. Now that they have all these leafy trees to hide in, I've seen very few, but still have my glimpses.

Well, Alan Jackson beckons me to get up and line dance...ha....have a great day, luv, Susan ps, I'm gonna take part in a yard sale this weekend, if anyone is interested in any of my country stuff, let me know.

I Need You

As usual, I'm listening to CMT as I write this. Tim and Faith just finished singing their love song, I Need You. It's always fitting for us to stop and realize the stunning truth of these words.

I was trying to solve a problem yesterday, on my own. Today, I took the time to lift it up to God because the problem just seemed to get bigger the more I dwelled on it. Well, after my prayer time and reading the upper room, I realize the problem is apparently not at all as massive as I had thought. In fact, it's gonna make our lives easier in the months ahead. This is actually an IRS problem, so you might be able to understand the situation somewhat.

Today is dark and threathening. We've had rain and it's terribly humid. I need to get myself organized. Between the move, two address changes and my current state of disarray I've managed to reach a point of necessity in paperwork management.

Hope you're staying dry..have a great day, luv, Susan

My Baby's Back

It was so wonderful to see Christina back home. I already miss Riff and Roy, but they were thrilled to see her. I can't wait to see all twelve hundred pictures. Really, I can't!!!

I'm really needing to see how Henderson County Colonels did last night, so this will be quick.

I won't be going to see Sex and the City. I watched the television program some when it came to network television. I enjoyed the humor and many of the stories about the women and their friendships, escapades, etc. But, I was eventually so put off with the pervasive themes of promiscuity and materialism that it pretty much just turned my stomach.

I guess Sarah Jessica Parker is going to be on 20/20 tonight expressing concerns about her children and their inability to dodge the spotlight. That's a shame that people seem to have an addiction to knowing what celebrities personal lives are like. I buy an occasional People magazine, so I'm as guilty as anyone.

All I can say is celebrities lives are what they are because of the choices they have made. If they condone and glamorize sinful behavior, these choices may have negative repercussions. Don't we reap what we sow?

I hope it warms up today cause Taffy and Pepper are needing warmth. Poor things are not enjoying their new looks. They'll be happy when we take a walk later today and it's in the 80's. Have a great weekend, luv, Susan

A Tale of Two Families

This is the story of two beautiful families. They both live in a nearly perfect small town nestled picturesquely on the Ohio River. Each family is admired and well respected. They are both loved and adored by their community and their respective churches. God has blessed these families, they are faithful and obedient to Him. He blesses each family with children and they raise their children in their churches and in the school system of this nearly perfect small town.

I can't tell this entire story, it doesn't have an ending. It's a true story; it unfolds each day. Tonight, one of these families will watch their son graduate from high school. The other family will wait to see if their son's name will be mentioned at his graduation. They buried their son almost two years ago.

I thank God for bringing both these families into my life. I was truly blessed by them, especially by the awesome example they showed me. They are examples of love for their neighbors, their churches and their families. They are examples of serving their churches, their communites and their neighbors. I thank God for the Pinkston and Owens families. Henderson is so blessed to have them.

Congratulations go out to Ryne, I know you'll do well in baseball and whatever else you choose to do with your life. I know who guides you. My heart continues to bleed for the Owens family. May God give them peace.

It's another beautiful day in Scott County. I'm watching for deer, birds and critters out my back window. Christina will be flying home today. This is my last full day with Riff and Roy. I'm gonna miss them, but I'm not gonna miss their chasing and barking at the horses across the road.

Have a great day, luv, Susan

A Little Child Shall Lead

I babysat for an awesome family. They actually brought me roses on Mother's Day each year!!! The youngest of their three boys, Jace, has become a Rascal Flatt fan, a big fan. He knows the words to every song. I've always enjoyed the band and knew they were a super bunch of individuals. I'm just now realizing how awesome they are. Thanks, Jace.

At the last meeting of my current Bible study, Beth Moore closes with her music ministry partner, Travis, singing a Rascal Flatt song. I think it's called God Bless The Broken Road. Coincidentally, I had been meaning to mention to our Bible Study leader that I was really moved by their more recent song, Everyday. In fact, I had written all the lyrics down and made notes about the music video after viewing it. We are so lucky to have both meaningful songs.

Before going into the church last Wednesday, the last song playing on the radio was Everyday. Because it was the last meeting, we were given bookmarks, the first word on the bookmark was EVERYDAY. I'm big on coincidences.

Anyway, I just wanted to share. It'll be a busy Memorial Day weekend here in Georgetown. Gonna have a cookout, should be fun.

I hope you'll take the time to dwell on all those who have given their lives for our freedoms, pray for those who are in harms way now fighting for those same freedoms.

Stay safe and have a great day, luv, Susan

ps, I made a typo in yesterday's blog.......the year we lost "our little Kelsey" was 1999, not 1991. Maybe Christina can help me fix it when she gets back.