Ann’s Space

Boy oh boy…when winter decided to show up it did so with a vengeance!  It’s going down to 22 tonight and that’s about 40 + degrees colder than I’d prefer.  In fact, it’s spitting snow out there right now.  It won’t amount to anything but it’s snow regardless.

Pal is now back at home with his family and I’m sure he’s happy to be there.  He was absolutely no trouble for us, but we’re not his most favorite people in all the world.  He has really only one favorite and that’s Melissa.  I’m sure we’ll get to keep him again at another time since we never mind.  He’s definitely a well behaved dog and easy to have around.

My arm continues to improve but the ulnar nerve still acts up at times.  The PT is really helping along with the daily exercises so maybe it will be 100 % before much longer.  The therapist keeps reminding me that nerves are not like muscles…muscles heal quickly and nerves are extremely slow.  Patience must be practiced and that’s not always easy for me.

Thanksgiving is almost here and I’m looking forward to spending time with all those going to Scott’s.  It should be a fun time!  There’s really nothing of interest to write about so guess I’ll close for now.  Stay warm and have a great week.

Blessings……..

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Today we’re experiencing the first affects of winter wanting to make its self known.  It’s rainy, windy, and the high is only in the mid-40’s with a chance of snow/rain tonight.  Oh for the sandy beaches of Florida!!!

This week has gone by quickly and I don’t feel like much was really accomplished.  Monday was catch up day from being gone to Texas the week before along with another PT session for my arm, I don’t remember doing anything special on Tuesday, went to Shelbyville on Wednesday with George,Tanya, and Melissa to check out the Crockett’s photo proofs which were fabulous, Thursday was ladies class, Friday was another non eventful day, and now it’s Saturday.  We do have Melissa’s dog, Pal, staying with us until tomorrow…we got him on Wednesday.  Melissa’s family is at a Gabehart fall get together and since the host/hostess have cats, Pat was not invited.  He’s been no problem but he seems to have really missed his family this time…he cried the first time he saw a school bus and there was no Ryan and Kyle get off.  I felt sorry for him!

We’re getting anxious for Thanksgiving and spending time with those that will be able to meet at Scott and Allison’s in Atoka, TN.  I’m sure we’ll have lots of good food, confusion, noise, 42 games, food, confusion, more noise, and a lot of half finished conversations.  Did I mention noise, confusion and food?  Should be a fun time!

This next week we will be finishing up our Beth Moore ladies class.  It’s been a good study on the Patriarch’s and I’m glad I attended.  I studies Jacob and Esau several years ago with Liz Curtis-Higgs and that was by far the greatest ladies class ever.  This current study covered a lot of the same things, but it was just presented so differently.  Both ladies are truly gifted by God and are a true witness to Him.

My “ulnar nerve” in my left arm seems to be settling down somewhat.  It’s still painful and burns at times but so much better than it was a month ago.  The PT seems to be helping and she said it will take quite a while for it to heal completely…especially since there is no apparent reason for it to be acting up.  Guess it’s just another one of the joys of growing older!  Notice I said older and not OLD.

As far as I know all the family, except for Blake who has pneumonia, is well.  Blake is doing better so he  should be back in school on Monday.  We seem to be having a hard time trying to work in a date for our family Christmas this year.  Everyone is busy or having other family obligations this year.  We certainly understand with a family this size, that it will get harder and harder for us all to be together at any given time.  Makes me sad but I really do understand it!

Have a great worship experience tomorrow and may this next week be a good one for you.  We’re still praying for my mom as she’s still experiencing a lot of pain.  She’ll be going to a “nerve” doctor this next week and they are going to try and pin-point exactly which nerve is the problem.  I’m not sure what will be done then but surely something.  Enjoy this next week!

Blessings……..

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Our flights home today were very non-eventful and for that I am thankful.  We had a great time visiting with Mom and Dan…along with other friends and family members.  We even enjoyed being co-champions at the 42 table…competition was tough!  Continue to pray for my mother that the pain will finally be removed from her and she can once again function more normally.

Will be back soon.

Blessings………

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Our time is about over and we’ll be on the big bird in the morning headed for Lexington, KY.  We’ve had a great time, enjoyed fantastic weather, ate LOTS of good food, spent a little time with Phyllis, and topped it off today by going to the country club for breakfast, the ACU football game…they won 47-17 again Midwestern and are now the Lone Star Conference Champions…and then Lorin took us to a fiddle concert at Abilene High School and it was fantastic.  It’s amazing how much talent the high school kids have…along with a professional group called Barraze that was also there.  We were all surprised, since we really had no idea what a “fiddle show” involved, but it was well worth the time.

Mom continues to suffer with a tremendous amount of pain coming from her back and the treatment to help curtail this pain has been unsuccessful thus far.  She goes back to the doctor on Wednesday and I hope they will find some way to finally help her.  Walking is very difficult and she tires quickly from just the strain of trying to walk.  Please pray for her to get some relief soon!

I’ll be back in touch once we get home.  I dread going home to cold weather but I always enjoy being back home and sleeping in my own bed.  We’ll talk again soon!

Blessings……….

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Here it is Thursday, the sun is shining bright, the winds have calmed down, and it’s only in the high 50’s…all is well in Abilene!  George and I went over to walk at ACU this morning around the new walking trail and enjoyed doing so…albeit a goose wanted to chase me on my first time around but I was too quick for it.  The campus is really pretty and they are building several new buildings so I guess it continues to thrive. 

We got here on Tuesday evening and Mother had her famous chuck roast dinner ready and, as always, it was delicious.  Yesterday she fixed a HUGH breakfast so we did the late lunch/early dinner that afternoon at “Little Italy” and it too was delicious.  Today we refused breakfast but we will be going to Harold’s for lunch whenever Dad gets home from golfing.  We’re hoping Patsy will be able to join us since she’ll be going to Dallas later this evening for something with Mary Kay…Lorin is out of town with his work but will be back Friday night so we hope to see him on Saturday.

We have managed to play several rounds of Texas 42 but I won’t declare who the champions are until Saturday.  So far it’s looking pretty good but the dominoes can turn on you on any given round!  It’s lots of fun and mother really enjoys playing, as do I, so we always manage to play while we’re together.

Dad just got in so I guess we’ll be heading out before much longer for lunch.  All those familiar with Harold’s sorry you won’t be with us for some of his famous bar-b-que.  We’ll let you know if it’s any good!

Have a good day and I’ll be back soon.

Blessings……….

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Happy Birthday Vanessa!  May this be the year you maintain good health, happiness, and completion in getting your parents settled in their new home…moving is so-o-o much fun! 

We’re glad you’re a part of this crazy clan and wish you many more happy birthday’s.

Blessings………

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What a fun week this past week was.  Last Saturday our friends, Frank and Patty Puleo from Louisville, came for a quick overnight visit.  Then on Wednesday we had the Richardson’s crew and that was another brief but enjoyable time..only hours and not an overnight thing.  Thursday I had my ladies Bible class and then on Friday we had the Hanauer family come in for the Wilmore Halloween festival…see George’s blog for photo’s.  This was fun and an absolutely perfect evening weather wise.  Everyone really enjoyed this and the kids felt good about having a bag of candy to munch on on the way back to Louisville.  Kylie, Jackson, and Will are really sweet and very good.  Yesterday, we attended Weston’s first birthday party…our across the street neighbors…and that was fun getting to know more of Mark’s family.  Living in such a small town really has it’s advantages…everyone acts like family to each other most of the time…of course, I mean that in a good way. 

Today, Sunday, is another perfect day with lots of sunshine and 72 degrees…God is really blessing us with beautiful weather to go with all the beautiful fall colors…a really pretty time of the year for us. 

Tomorrow I have my first physical therapy session on my arm and I’m hoping it will do wonders.  I am so tired of my arm hurting like it does.  Then on Tuesday we head for Abilene to spend a few days with Mom and Dad…we return on Sunday.  We’re looking forward to being with them, seeing some friends, and eating at some really good restaurants.  Our time will be brief, but we will manage to get a lot accomplished while there.

May you all have a blessed week, and continue to listen to God, and look at all his handiwork while out each day.  I can honestly say I will be glad for the elections to end and may we select a new president that will help our country once again return to being what God would have us to be.  We have to live with our choice so let’s pray we make the right one.

Blessings……..

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Today is Byron’s birthday…Melissa’s husband…and we wish him another year of good heath and happiness.  May you have a successful hunting season, many happy rides on your Harley, and the ability to find joy in all the small things.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BYRON!!!

Blessings……..

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We made a quick trip to Louisville and are once again back home.  We left for Louisville Thursday afternoon and got there in time to pick up the two younger ones at the bus stop…always a thrill to see the joy they express when they see us.  We got them back home and then we headed to the funeral home for Gilbert’s visitation.  The place was packed and we got to see many friends and found the Dadisman family doing well.  After two hours of hugging everyone we knew, we said good-bye and headed back to the Gabehart’s.  Melissa had fixed a really good dinner…Swiss steak and it was delicious.  I once again got to sleep…if you can call it that…in the princess room with Madi.  She was rather restless so I received many jabs, kicks, and she even rolled over on top of me but we both managed to survive.  It was worth it because it won’t be many more years and she’ll find this not so cool!  All the kids are doing well and we cherish each visit we have with them.

Today we woke up to a really nice rain…and it even rained in Wilmore.  George was up and out by 6:15 a.m. to meet a friend for coffee.  Melissa and I got the two younger ones to school and then we headed to her doctor’s appointment…which she cancelled upon entering the waiting room.  Her appointment was at 9:15 and they had booked approximately a dozen…that’s right - 12 people…for the same time slot.  She certainly had not planned on spending the morning in his waiting room.  I think she may find another doctor!  We left there and met George at a neat restaurant for a late breakfast and we were surprised to find the hostess was a friend of ours.  Vicki has had some difficult years but seems to be doing well.  Of course, the rain continued and we had no umbrellas…makes for a poor hair day! 

From there Melissa and I did some shopping and George headed back to her house.  Around noon, George and I headed back to the funeral home and again the place was packed while the rain continued.  It rained rather hard all through the service, while we waited to go to the grave site, and as soon as we headed to the cemetery the rain ceased.  It was cold and windy but we no longer needed a umbrella.  We went to the OCC building for a lunch before we headed home.  We got back here around 5:30 so we were not gone long…26 hours.

On our way to Louisville, we shared our captured cat with some farm.  I tried to get the animal people to come get it but they were not very “customer friendly”…in fact, she hung up on me.  Oh well, here’s hoping the cat will survive but I’ll never know.  He was glad to be out of the trap and headed off in the woods to seek shelter and safety.  He’s probable back in Wilmore!

We’re expecting some friends tomorrow and we’re looking forward to having Frank and Patty.  They have never been here and I’m not sure what we’ll do, but we’ll find something. 

On Wednesday Frances, Lovell, Leigh, and Anita will drop by for a brief visit…after France’s doctor’s appointment…and that will be fun.  Frances is a really special friend, as are all her family members, and we have 40+ years of memories.  Then next Friday we’ll have the Hanauer family coming for a visit and to participate in the Wilmore Halloween fun on Main Street.  The kids don’t go door to door here…we all meet downtown and the retailers and neighbors give the kids candy along with other activities.  It’s a fun time for everyone!  This will be a busy week and I’m looking forward to every minute of it.

Guess that’s about all for tonight.  We’re thankful we were blessed with rain, safe travel, and many good friends.  God continues to bless us far more than we deserve.  May each of you have a very good weekend.

Blessings……..

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We received word yesterday that Gilbert Dadisman died that morning and will be buried on Friday afternoon…he was 97 and more than ready to meet the Lord.  Since we have known him for over 40 years and have been good friends with his son, Bob, we want to go and express our condolences.  He and Exie were married just a few weeks shy of 76 years…now that’s committment! 

We’ll leave here tomorrow afternoon (Thursday) so we can have some time with the Gabehart’s that evening.  We’ll be back home by Friday night…we have some friends coming in on Saturday and will be staying over until Sunday so I have to at least look ready for them when they get here.

This has also been a sad week for our niece-in-law, Danna, who buried her father on Tuesday.  He fought a long and hard fight but cancer finally won his body but his soul is with the Lord so he’s the ultimate victor. 

Jerod will finally be well enough to go back to school tomorrow and it’s been a long 10 days…Blake was able to go back today.  We’re all glad that ordeal is about over with.

George has finally been successful in trapping a feral cat.  His first try he caught a possum, the second something ate the bait but didn’t get trapped…probably the raccoon we see the footprints of…, and his third try was successful.  To say that cat is angry is putting it mildly.  He’s not about to let you touch him/her and has made sounds I didn’t know a cat could make.  Hopefully, some animal organization will come and pick it up tomorrow…wouldn’t you know they’d be closed today…and get the thing “fixed” before it’s released back out into nature.  I don’t mind the cats being out there but they are constantly making babies that will in turn be “wild”.  Wilmore has a real problem with feral cats…that was before George moved to town!

I’m looking forward to going to my ladies class in the morning.  We didn’t have class last week because it was fall break for the schools…too many kids and not enough baby sitters…and I missed it.  This is a really good study…lots of outside work to do each week but I manage to stay on track.

Well it’s almost time for bed so guess I’ll get headed that way.  Have a great rest-of-the-week and enjoy this wonderful time of the year.

Blessings………

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