Prom 1977

Beautiful day to say good bye!

A DAY OF MOURNING , YET A DAY OF JOY!


Today we wait for last time we will see Great Uncle Don's physical body.  He passed away this week and his funeral is tomorrow.
He is one of the most gentle, sweet, caring  family men I have ever known.  He has led a life that was one with trials, sadness, and much love.
He is the last of the NORTON people who I have grown up knowing.  He is my dad's uncle.  
If I may give him a tribute it would be that he is one man who was a friend, a brother, a son, and a very loved man.  He is in my opinion one in a million.  I hope that he is rejoicing in the reunion he is having with his parents, wife, brothers and many many others he has touched.  I love you Uncle Don:))

WORRIED MAMA

or the 2 days I have been one very worried mama.  My sweet Katie Bug is in the hospital with menengitis.  We are not sure weather it is viral or bacterial at this point but she is surely ill.
These are the times I wish I could take her place.  She needs to be well to care for her little son, Landen and he really needs her.  My prayers are constant and I know that they are being heard. Bless my daughter, Father.  She is hurting and so ill. 

A DAY LONG AWAITED

ON TEH MORROW MY BABY GIRL WILL BE A HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE.

THAT BEING SAID, MY THOUGHTS ARE RACING BACK TO THE DAY SHE WAS BORN.  WHERE HAS ALL THE TIME GONE?  WHEN DID SHE GROW-UP SO FAST? IS SHE READY FOR THE BIG WORLD FACING HER? DID I DO MY BEST AT RAISING HER?  THESE QUESTIONS GO ON & ON.

HERE IS A POEM THAT I FOUND MANY YEARS AGO THAT SAY MOST OF WHAT I AM FEELING:

               MONDAY THE BABY LEARNED HOW TO WALK

MONDAY THE BABY LEARNED WHO TO WALK.

TUESDAY TEH BABY LEARNED HOW TO TALK.

WEDNESDAY SHE LEARNED TO WRITE HER NAME,

TO KNIT A SWEATER AND BUILD A FRAME.

THURSDAY SHE LEARNED TO READ A BOOK,

TO USE A COMPUTER, TO SHOP AND COOK.

FRIDAY SHE LEARNED TO PLUG A LEAK,

TO TRANSLATE RUSSIAN INTO GREEK.

SATURDAY SHE LEARNED TO FIX A TIRE,

TO DRIVE A BUS, TO SING IN CHOIR,

TO STAGE A PLAY,TO PLAY THE LYRE. SUNDAY THE BABY PLANS TO RETIRE.

MEMORIES OF THE PAST

Today brings me to a place I shall call....MEMORIES of the past!

I can remember being so thrilled this one spring morning because as we often did,  mama, daddy and Jack, my little brother, were outside sitting on the front stairs of our porch. The sun was shining, grass was green and the air was fresh.  We were talking and one of our neighbors, Mr. Thornton, came walking down the sidewalk and right up to us.  He sat and visited for a time and then stood to leave.

As he did a big bird came flying by and dropped a worm right on Mr. Thorntons' shoulder.  We laughed so hard, enjoying the sight when suddenly this bird came swooping down just chattering and tried to find the worm.  At that our Neighbor said..."Well guess it is time to go, next time he might drop some doo-doo on me".   

I think of that time often remembering how times were so simple and neighbors were really neighbors!  

Just a note~~

Today I have been thinking alot about where I am in my life and have decided that..."I am 1 lucky lady"!  I have 4 healthy children 3 healthy grandsons and 1 very wonderful man as my family.  They are on my mind all the time and this is where I find my life!

I do not see them all enough. And I miss my Logan and Braxton so much.  I have lost seeing them grow and do the simple little things of growing up but...I know they know that I LOVE them and that helps. If I could say just one thought it is this... Live the day you are in, remember the days gone by and look forward to what is ahead of you to find!  I love you all so much  XOXOXO

Spring

I looked out the window and what did I see?  One of the most beautiful mornings of this new year! Birds singing at my window,  sun shining in my home,  and I feel so alive.  A plane just flew high above and I wish I could be like that.

Being able to fly like a bird would be one of my dreams.  Imagine the sights one could see and the experiences one could enjoy.  I love to see our world and being able to be high above and watch the earth blooming into Spring would be something of such great magnitude!

I must say that I am enjoying my little piece of Heaven here on earth.  I am so greatful for my home, my yard, my family and all of my senses that give me the abilities to be a witness to these miracles that happen every day!  What a great day this will be!!!