So It Is Christmas

Here we are in the middle of December, with only a few days till Christmas and people are running around getting things together for the big day.  I've lost interest in most of the season trimming's since the kids are gone and grown.  It's just almost another day, since they all have separate lives and live in different areas of the USA. 
I have one person who I make efforts for and he's my man, who I live with daily.  There are at least 3 of my kids and one of his that we send gift cards to.  Other than that, it's a day we spend together, being thankful for each other and the time we have together.
I'll cook if that's what we decide to do, but if we go for the other, then we will drive to a local restaurant and have our Christmas meal.  There is at least one or two that are open on Christmas day.  Lucky them!  We will give each other the gifts that we decided on and get ready for the coming day, when he will head back to work.  I suppose I'm lucky in a way, because there are many people who will not have anyone or anything to spend or do with this Christmas.  We have a home, plenty of food, cars and the bills are paid on time.  That's a good thing in itself, considering the times I wondered where the next paycheck would come from and if there would be enough for food.  Yes, we have a good life, and I am thankful for the blessings I have daily.
So, with this said, I want to send wishes for a Merry Christmas to you and yours, this year and remember the "Reason For The Season", JESUS CHRIST.

A Child

And he took a child, and set him in the midst of them: and when he had taken him in his arms, he said unto them, Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me, receiveth not me, but him that sent me.
Mark 9:35-37

The Spirit

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A Child

And he took a child, and set him in the midst of them: and when he had taken him in his arms, he said unto them, Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me, receiveth not me, but him that sent me.
Mark 9:35-37

Mothers Rings

I have a mother's ring, which was designed by me and paid for by my oldest son.  It was a Mother's Day gift from him several years ago.  It was very special to me back then and today, I'm sure that if children would  buy mothers rings and give them to their Mom's, it would be just as special.  A gift to Mom for Christmas will last for years to come.  Check the website listed in the link above for information and prices.

GOD MADE MOTHERS..........

God knew the world needed tenderness, a touch of beauty, and a testimony of love;
He understood the need for mercy, for meekness, and a model for faith;
He saw the importance, of encouragement, of experience, of warm embraces....So He made mothers.....

Purpose

For the Babies........

I like to crochet for new babies of the family and friends, it's my gift to them when they have their baby showers. I find out what gender their having(boy or girl) and make a blanket for it.  All the patterns are my own making. I don't read patterns, unless I really want something I see. My grandmother taught me how to do crochet without a book. My mother can crochet with patterns from the books.  I haven't mastered that feat as yet.

Kite Flying

This was back in the days........do you remember this?

Grand Children

This is my oldest grandson and his two children.  Trey, Natali, and Emberlynn Cavender.

Winter

Judging by the new articles, I found that the eastern states are under a blanket of snow.  More is predicted to come and I'm sure there are many who have come down with an illness due to the extreme weather.  NC, is one of the states to be involved in the winter storms' onslaught.  I'm sure that they can find a way to get  my nc health insurance quotes  by clicking on the link in this post.  They can shop for the best quotes according to their needs.

Quaker's Sundance Short Film

A mother's view of how she handles her life for her family and everyday life with her energies.  How time always runs out before she can get everything done for her family.

My Oldest Grand Daughter with Emberlynn

Even though it isn't her daughter she had a distinct motherly instinct.  Here is Christy and Emberlynn, the oldest grand daughter and my youngest great grand daughter.  Damn, I'm getting old.

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Now There are Two

Two young ladies are now a part of our family.  One was born two years ago and the other on the 13th of this month.  These two little girls are blood great grand daughters, from my grandson.  I have two other great grand children, who are not blood but their father was adopted by my son.  I'm not looking forward to this Great Grandmother thing, but then I lived this long and can't gripe about that.  I suppose this is the way I live on even after I'm gone.  Hopefully, I can find a way to see through their eyes, then.

Small Child

As a small child I lived with my grandma, uncle, grandpa, and at night........we went up and stayed at my Great grandma's........so, she wouldn't be alone........she was in her latter years.....
Then Christmas time would come around, I knew we didn't have a fireplace, and the front door was always locked at night.  I asked how he would manage to get in, in order to leave a gift for us?  The answer was..........oh don't worry, he has magic, he'll make it in somehow.........well, he did and this small girl would get most of what she had told Grandma, that she wanted Santa to bring her.......

Trunk

I can remember down through the years about how my grandmother and great grandmothers would keep their quilts and blankets in a huge Cedar Trunk  during the summer months.  Most of the time there were extras inside so that they could be used when company would come to visit.  I've watched as those two ladies would sit around quilting frames making quilts for the winter months cold.

Martha Selena Gibbs Holder

My grandmother would have been 124 years old today, I miss her very much.......

Not Me

As the years go by you find a need for healthcare.  I lived to the age of most "baby boomers" and realize that my health isn't what it once was.  Being healthy all my life was something I relished.  It wasn't until I found my "50's that I saw things in a different perspective.  I did the things that took care of small problems that annoyed me.  The big problems didn't seem to be mine, but someone else's.  I ignored some of the early signs and kept going.  Today, my blindness is beyond being ignored.  I have the pleasure of "cataracts" as company and they are awful. 

College

Education is very important to most young people who are coming out of high school.  They know that to have a decent future, they must apply themselves.  Some will get that 4 year degree.  Happy are the parents of a son or daughter who goes through the full college terms.  The university class rings  are a must to give credit to this graduate.

Parent

When I was young, I was raised alone.  Some of my times as a child were spent with no one to play with.  Older people were my source of the outside world and visiting.  So, when I grew up into a young adult, I considered that having more than one child would be good.  This way they would have someone to place with as well as a buddy.  Little did I realize the immense responsibilities involved in being a parent.  What a rude awakening, in the middle of the night.  This was so even later in life when the became teens.  Man, did I really hire on for this?