Hurricane Michael

It is pouring! Hurricane Michael is near. We have tornado watches east of us and flash flood warnings upon us. We can handle this ~ it is nothing compared to what Florida went through. My heart goes out to them.

October 10, 1970

On this day 48 years ago, I married Jim Fish.  In a perfect world the three people in the photo with me would still be living ~ Jim, dear Mom, and brother Patrick.  But, life goes on and we live with our many memories.  Happy Anniversary, "Fisho".

Clouds

Beautiful sky a few days ago.  Not so nice today ~ Rainy and gloomy.  I can't complain when I think about what is happening in Florida with Hurricane Michael.  

I am supposed to be in Charleston at Casey's right now.  Was looking forward to being there to celebrate his birthday tomorrow.  My ER visit and the weather down there caused us to postpone for now.

ER

Guess where I spent the day?  Got released at 9:45 tonight! Long long day. I've been dealing with shortness of breath and tightness in the chest for several days. Like they say, better safe than sorry.

After blood work, EKG, Xrays, and hours of waiting: EKG and heart blood tests - good. Chest Xray showed inflammation - bronchitis! They caught it so early I hadn't started the coughing yet. So, I was sent home with an inhaler. The mental relief I feel was worth the wasted day.

Jake

Jake has the greatest eyes - he sure knows how to use them!

After Saturday Evening Mass

 Leaving church this evening.  View from the church door.

And on the drive home...  Such beauty!

Blessing of the Animals

Jake sitting on my knee eagerly waiting to arrive at the church.

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This morning was The Blessing of the Animals at our church. Jake was happy to be among so many dogs all at one time and Deacon Eric sprinkled him with a good dose of holy water!

"The animals of God's creation inhabit the skies, the earth, and the sea. They share in the fortunes of human existence and have a part in human life. God, who confers his gifts on all living things, has often used the service of animals or made them symbolic reminders of the gifts of salvation."

 Jake was happy. I think he went up to every dog to say hello.

Date Night

Senor Terry and Senorita Audrey
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 We tried a new place tonight ~ Rodeo Grande.  It was good, but I still like everything about Abuelo's better.

Our Lowe's Greeter!

Autumn Fest

 14th Annual Autumn Fest is at BUY THE SEASON on Saturday, October 6th!  Please visit my booth #2173.

ATC

My 4th Artist Trading Card arrived from Illinois. Thank you, Carol Weiler, for this little work of art.  I love your "found" poetry and the pretty little papers.

I am loving being a member of this group!

October

OCTOBER.  My favorite month!  The number one reason I love October is because my awesome son was born in October.   After that, there are many reasons.  The color change is breath-taking, and the smell of pumpkin everything, spice, apple cider, and burning leaves is unforgettable.  I love the crisp air and the crunching of the dried leaves.  I like seeing people in sweaters of brown, green, orange, and maroon, with scarves around their necks.  There is a special quality in the air ~ removing us from the heat of Summer and into the chill of Autumn and Winter. I love seeing pumpkins, gourds, scarecrows, crows, candy corn, and even Halloween decor everywhere I go.  I've waited all year for October.  It's here and I am celebrating its arrival! 

 HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Sandy!!

We had some great times together over the years and I sure miss you.  I was thrilled to spend some time with you while I was in Canton in August.  It had been far too long.  

I am SO happy that you and Terry found each other.  He seems nice and I love that you two are seeing the world together.  You sure deserve happiness!

My wish for you today is that you will continue to find joy in your life each and every day.  

Hoping to see you again on my next visit to Ohio.

♥

My Little Sweetness

Return Home Greeter

We headed home from downtown and this doe greeted us as we drove up the lane toward home.

Downtown Roanoke

 We went downtown for brunch today.  The hanging baskets are so beautiful.

Saturday Evening Sky

 This is looking out my living room window.  

It was an overcast gloomish Sunday, but the sky last evening was gorgeous!

Eight Years

Eight years, Patrick!!  It feels like only eight days since I held your hand in the ICU while you took your last breath.  I miss you.  I love you.  I know, Bro, that one day we will laugh together again.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Careostar!!

Thinking of you today with love, and remembering the many wonderful times spent together over the years.

Sending wishes that your day will be special and prayers that your next year will be filled with joy and blessings!

♥ 

Our Walmart Greeter

Vintage Vehicle

This vehicle drove past our house yesterday.  I just happened to be out in the garage, and living on a cul-de-sac, I had time to pick up my phone and take the photo as the car turned around in the circle and drove back by again.  Vintage cars are SO cool.

Doe

I ran an errand early this evening and found this doe eating along the side of the road. She was SO busy munching, she didn't mind that I stopped and took pictures.

Rain! Rain! Rain!

 One lone little flower left on the crepe myrtle outside my bedroom window.  And while snapping the photo just now, I was lucky to spot a cardinal flying around in same tree.  It is very wet outside ~ been raining off and on for days with another 7-day forecast of rain.  It's a good bet I won't be seeing the Full Harvest Moon tonight.

More Rain

 Again Saturday evening! Heavy downpours! Flash Flood Warning.

12:30 a.m. Sunday morning ~ still coming down!!