Photographer, Pianos and Pumpkins

Beware Roaming Photographer on the Rise!!!!!

Have new camera ......will take pics of anything!!!

"Love it! Love it! I'll have two scoops of it!"

It's a Christmas present.......before Thanksgiving.....thanks to my sweet honey.

Got to enjoy for only a few minutes.....now it is on it's way to Africa!!! Went with my sweet honey, and the trip to Africa is why the "early" Christmas gift. Yeah, it is my Christmas present, but I won't get to use it for 10 days while it is in Africa. It's OK, though. I know it will take many beautiful pics there, but I do think some of the ones I took last night turned out pretty good, for an ameteur, anyway. Looking forward to gettin "Sony" back as well as my Honey!

Here are some "fall" vingettes as well as other pics of house. Hopefully, soon I will be able to post a tour of the whole house.


Ivorys to be tickled!

Love Cloches and all things in them! In this one collection of old door knobs.

Top of piano in foyer and Upper Case Living monogram.

Big piano, in not so big, but big enough, foyer. We sometimes stand all around it and even on the stairs singing. Huge Blessings from above!

Another view of the "baby" in the foyer!

This is a buffet type thingy in the Dining Room....actually got "re-done" tonight. Wish I had newer pic. It looks better the way it is now. Have to wait for Sony to get back from Africa!!!

A "liiiittle" touch of Christmas already! (Ugly cord)

Love the way these flowers (from a church we were in last week) look!

Honey bought these for me one day when I was gone away on a trip. I thougt it was so0000 sweet.

He was trying to make it look like the arrangement in the picture. Isn't that sweet!

Another fall arrangement (on mantle) The girl in the painting, I met at the Dollar Tree, and I love to put the picture of her out in the fall. Has some beautiful orangy and earth tone colors in it, I think is why.

Yes, it's a long story, but we have two pianos. What can I say, we reeeally do heart music!!!There were times when the girls were home and were practicing, that there were actually two pianos going at once. Needless to say that was not good on the ear....in more ways than one!

Too bad this particular "baby" does not work! It is for looks only, but sure makes for a great piece to build deco theme around in living room!!!!

Thanks for stopping by. Come again, maybe I'll snap your picture sitting at a piano!

Olivia's Birthday

THE AUGUST 12, BIRTHDAY GIRL, OLIVIA FAITH HEARN

Oliva saw this turqouise stone necklace a few weeks back and wanted it sooooooo bad. She didn't know tht I bought it and put it back until her birthday. She had written me a note asking me not to forget it. It had a picture of the necklace drawn on the note so I would know what it looked like. I kept this note and wrapped it up with her neclace. She was surprised and loved it! So cute!

CAMP GRANGA, GANNA, GRANNA, DANA

Jackob gets to come from Mississipi in the summertime to visit with us for a couple of weeks. He is our oldest grandson. When he comes all six of the other grandkids stay with us as well. We have a great time, but for this age group, things have to keep moving. Following are a few of the activities we did to keep everyone entertained. It could be called, Camp "Granna", "Granga", "Ganna". It depends on which grandchild is talking!

A visit to Mammaw Combs' in Eastern Kentucky at the beginning of Jackob's visit.

Cas is loving Summertime!

Miss Photogenic, Olivia Little Lady Liberty
Kentucky Hillbillys at Natural Bridge State Park

Time for Bubbles!
It's Bubbling!
It's Bubbling!
It's Bubbling in my soul!
It's bubbling, bubbling,

bubbling



bubbling,

bubbling in my soul!

Climb, Climb up Sunshine Mountain
Eli: "Look Gana"!

Olivia: "I want a banana, Granga"!

"Aunt Sarah, the "Pampered Chef", making lunch for the gang!

May I have 2 of those?

After two weeks of activities, some planned and some not planned, the Camp Director, Granna, or whatever name you want to give her, was pretty worn out. The campers however, Jackob, Anna Grace, Olivia, Abby, Eli, Cas and Eden were still going strong. Gotta love 'em!

PEACEFUL PONDERINGS

Ps 122:6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem:
they shall prosper that love thee.

Every time, I see a beautiful dove, I am reminded of this verse. It is especially on my mind as my husband is there in Israel right now!

LADIES TRIP TO MURFREESBORO

All the Ladies from our group

My first time to be in the "queens" court!

SPECIAL MOMENTS SHARED

HANNAH AND STEPHANIE

PATSY AND SHAWNA

A PASTOR'S WIVES WORKSHOP

HANNAH MAKING FRIENDS

As A Child Hears It

BUFFALOES

AND

FISH?!!!!!

Joh 6:9 There is a lad here, which hath five barley loaves, and two small fishes: but what are they among so many?
10 And Jesus said, Make the men sit down. Now there was much grass in the place. So the men sat down, in number about five thousand.
11 And Jesus took the loaves; and when he had given thanks, he distributed to the disciples, and the disciples to them that were set down; and likewise of the fishes as much as they would.
Sometime ago we were having devotions with our grandchildren who had spent the night with us. I chose as the scripture John 6 and the story of Jesus feeding of the five thousand. Several times I had to quite the grandchildren ages 5, 3 and 2. I warned them to listen well for I was going to ask them questions when I was through. Certain that they had not listened well, I asked the five year old, “What did Jesus feed the multitude?” With out hesitation she replied, “Buffalo.” I shamed her for not paying attention especially, since I had read very expressively. Earnestly my granddaughter replied, “But Pawpaw, you did say that Jesus fed them buffalo!” I read the scripture again to them, “…five barley loaves…” and then I realized she had heard buffalo instead of barley loaves. We all had a good laugh and a wonderful time teaching our grandchildren this blessed story of our wonderful Savior.
Time is never wasted when invested in the Word of God and in the lives of children. Though young perhaps, they hear and remember. Recently the same granddaughter spent the night with us, now six years old. When choosing a scripture for devotions she said, “Pawpaw, read that place where I thought Jesus fed the multitude, buffalo!” Once again, I read the amazing story of the Savior who can meet every need in a little girl’s life. It is wonderful to know that in my life growing up, that not one day was missed in reading the Bible and praying in our home. I must say, I believe that was the greatest influence in my life.

Lord Jesus, thank you for the influence your Word has been in my life for good. Help me to always be faithful in sharing your Word with others whether young or old. Amen

Taken from book "Joy in the Morning", by Lonnie Moore

SIGHTS AND SOUNDS FROM SUNDAY

Today our church ordained Bro. Brian Jackson to the pastorate. I was given the special privilege of presenting a Bible to his wife, Rachel. It was a special blessing to get to this. Following is a script of what I said to her before giving her the Bible:


Rachel, special, young, friend ........what a privilege.......to bestow my blessings on you on this special day! You are someone whom who I have grown to love very dearly and who will always hold a special place in my heart. It’s been a blessing to see God work in your and Bro. Brian’s life.
As a young girl, I asked the Lord to let me marry a preacher.....He did! Some would have called me naive; some of my own family have said to me, “I guess you live a really hard, life, don’t you? As a matter of fact, you will get that a lot when you tell people you are a Pastor’s wife.
I will admit that there are difficult times, and it is not all “hunky dory”. There are times when you may be misunderstood, criticized, lonely, poor (in the world’s eyes), over-worked, because even though you are not to be the pastor’s assistant, you will find yourself doing many different things, just because......
Yes, you may have to wear many different hats, have may job titles, and yes, your goal is to train, encourage and instill a love in others to do these things, but guess what..... when no one else wants to do them, you get to do them!!!!!! The negative list could go on and on, but you cannot dwell on those things.......you have to think about all the wonderful things that go with the territory......time or paper would not permit all the wonderful blessings that come with being the Pastor’s wife. The good thing is, as I have heard it said, the only thing you have to be is the Pastor’s wife!.
My single, most important bit of advice I could give to you however is to stay close to God by staying in His Word. That is your life-line. People will come to you for advice for answers and guidance. You will need to know how to get these answers for yourself before you can give them to others. The only place you can get these answers is from the Word of God. Make it a number one priority in your life. Don’t let a day pass without getting in God’s precious Word. It’s there you will find acceptance, when you are misunderstood, it’s there you will find, strength, peace, joy, contentment, and riches, (Ro 11:33 ¶ O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out! ) It is there you will find that “Friend that sticketh closer than a brother It is thee that you will find all the answers to the questions you and others may have.
I once heard a preacher say that if he ever came into the room and something was laying on top of the Bible, he would get it off. So don’t every let anything lay on the Bible, especially dust!!!!
The Bible says in Ps. 138:2, “...for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name.” As the Lord Himself has magnified His word, so must we.
So, Rachel, as we present this Bible to you,

May always the Bible be precious to you,
For in it’s pages are promises true.
When tossed and turned with life’s troubles and cares,
Always remember God’s Word is there.
The world may lend you success and pleasure,
Always remember this eternal treasure.
Written by Lonnie Moore