Christmas picture

I have not bought Christmas cards yet and thought about sending photo cards. I thought maybe since we were all dressed up yesterday for the funeral that perhaps that would be a good time. The tree is up and it would have made a good back drop at church. Nope. Then maybe today after church? Nope. So I just set the camera on the edge of the sofa and here we are! I bought a cute Hallmark card that you put a picture in and record a greeting and then it sings Jingle Bells! Too cute - I thought we could send it to the North Carolina grandkids. It is hardly professional!

But there we are!

Bad kitty!

Well, wouldn't you know it?! The cat, Pippi by name, decided she just had to check out the Christmas tree a little closer and CRASH! Down it went! Did I mention it was a tad bit wobbly anyway?! I was not very happy with her. Here is a picture of her "before" the incident! I think she was plotting the demise of the tree even then!

Closure of sorts

Today was the funeral for one of our dear saints of the church. It was a very traditional funeral with the casket (open!) and the whole nine yards. She had been ill for awhile and it was no surprise when it was time for her to go Home to Jesus! Everyone was all decked out in their finery. She was a real lady. The old fashioned kind who dressed to the nines every Sunday, heels and all no matter what! She was kind and funny and had such stories to tell! I will miss her a lot as she was an integral part of my Bible Study on Tuesdays. I always sort of dread these things, but it was well done and I what I could to help. The funeral home sent a couple of guys of course and they passed out the folders that I had made! My co-worker and I actually, and we had kind of wanted to do that - to greet people and all. Oh, well, there was plenty of other stuff to keep an eye on! I think having the body at the church, while rather morbid in my way of thinking, did help bring closure. Once she became ill enough to be in the hospital, she didn't really want visitors. She was very prideful of her appearance, which is a shame in that we didn't get to rally round and lend our support. So, after having her be gone for several months, it was hard to wrap our minds around the fact that she was really dead! All in all, it was a good experience and I know she is rejoicing in Heaven with all the saints!

Makin' progress!

I watched the grandkids this morning while Trish took a test for a job. Little John is getting around pretty well on his cast. He had only taken a few steps at home according to Trish, but he was up and at 'em here! It was nice to have a sunny day, even if chilly, so we could go outside for awhile. Hannah wanted to plant dead leaves, twigs, whatever was handy! Her hands got so cold playing in the dirt! Kids! She didn't even want to wear a jacket, but Grandma's rules prevailed! If Trish gets the job, I will probably watch them every Friday for her. We'll see how it all works out.

Pretty Proud of Myself!

Can I brag for just a second? I am pretty impressed that I was able to change the layout to this very cheery background! Riva, your site inspired me! I told you I like technological stuff! Watch out world, this Granny is going for it!

The tree is up!

Well, such as it is.... I usually put up our 4.5 foot artificial tree but I just don't have it in me this year, so I got one of those table top artificial already lit in a basket wobbly as all get out trees. It is pretty cute. In a Charlie Brown sort of way!!

(That door is seldom used by the way! I'm really not blocking the way out!)

Tough Day

Some days are just better than others. We are in the midst of planning a funeral for a dear saint at the church. It was a long battle, but the Lord finally called her home on Friday. Today my co-worker was on the phone off and on with her daughter and others from the church working out the details. Then my co-worker went with her husband to his endoscopy appointment where they learned that the mass in his esophagus that was discovered last week is probably malignant. Crummy deal! There are more tests to be done, but it looks like a long road ahead for them now. Her health isn't perfect either - well, whose is? Anyway, I am feeling a little down tonight. We are getting to an age where we will see more of our friends pass away. Not looking forward to that, thank you very much! Facing one's own mortality is never a pleasant thing, but does make you take stock of your life and evaluate whether you are where you want or should be. All part of the perfecting work of Jesus - making us fit for heaven and eternity! Save me a seat!