You May Live In South Carolina

Someone sent this to me in an e-mail and I thought it was cute.  (And could be so true) What Jeff Foxworthy has to say about people in South Carolina:   If someone in a Home Depot store offers you assistance and they don’t work there, you may live in South Carolina. If you are ‘fixin’ to go anywhere or do anything, you may live in South Carolina. If you’ve worn shorts on Christmas day, … Continue reading

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Blogger Friend School Assignment 22

Nancy’s assignment for this week is: “As spring is among us and summer is approaching my family and I slowly steer away from the big hot dinners and more to the salads, sandwiches and fresh fruit.  We’ll be doing lots of canning and preserving foods this summer, so I won’t feel like cooking big meals every night like I do now.  For this week’s assignment I thought it would be fun to share our dinner … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday, Son

Today my oldest turned 22. The years have flown by.  When he was little our favorite book to read together was Love You Forever by Robert Munsch.  If you haven’t read this must read be sure to have tissues ready.  We have a running sentiment between us as I quote from the story: "I’ll love you forever, I’ll like you for always, As long as I’m living, My baby you’ll be."  So I send out birthday blessings … Continue reading

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Patchwork Heart

Moments of time, pieced together, In the fabric of my mind. Memories of life, Stitched with care, A finer seam you’ll never find. In a melody of color, Sewn perfectly, Right from the start. Treasured thoughts Of yesterday, In the patchwork of my heart. ©2008 Virginia Donahue

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Flashback Friday- Birth of My Firstborn

Because my son’s birthday is coming up, I thought I’d share a bit about his entrance into the world. My pregnancy with him was pretty normal with only the normal complaints of nausea, heartburn, swollen ankles and not being able to see my feet. We lived in a 3rd floor apartment so I had plenty of exercise going up and down the flights of stairs, but I still gained 50 lbs. (My starting weight was … Continue reading

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