I sure did!!! I was laying on the couch watching "The Fighting Temptations" :P Mark and Marleigh were over at the apartment office visiting with the manager (Marleigh likes her). I could feel myself start shaking. I was just trying to figure out if I was having a medical issue then the back of the couch started bumping against my back. I have a chime that hangs on our ac return door and I heard it. When I looked at it it was swinging back and forth. At this point, medical issue or not, I jumped up off the couch and stood in the middle of the living room (getting under a table or doorway did not come to mind). I didn't feel anything else and I didn't see anybody running around outside. I thought, by odd chance, that maybe some outdoorsy animal had made it's way into our apartment so I looked behind the couch and shook the ends of the couch and found nothing (which is a good thing :P ) I went over to the office and when I walked in the manager had a strange look on her face. Mark asked me if I came running over to see if they felt it too :) Of course I did, I wanted to know if I was going crazy or not lol!! There wasn't any sirens going off in town so Mark was thinking that it might have been an explosion at the arsenal. Jan's phone started ringing off the hook about the same thing. A few minutes later the news broke in with all the details, or what details they had at the time. For anyone who hasn't heard yet, it was a 5.9 earthquake halfway between Charlottesville and Richmond, VA. Since I have never experienced this before I wasn't sure if that's what it was at first. Now that I know, my knees are aching and won't stop LOL. I can tell you that I didn't like the way it felt. I guess the whole issue that I was completely not in control of anything at that moment :) but I know God was and still is. I had my interview this morning and the Lt. Col. told me that I did good. He said not to be discouraged if I didn't hear anything for several days because that's usually how long it takes and he doesn't know yet how quickly they want to fill the position. With that being said, please continue to pray for me in this situation. I hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful day. I going to go pray that we don't have any aftershocks!!!! Love to all :)

So did everyone feel that earthquake?

Trish, thanks for the info. She's asked for it a few times in the last two days but hasn't done anything in it yet. She doesn't mind to sit on it though :P You'll have to post another pic of Danny for us!! Let him know we are still praying for him :) Continue praying for me. As I was about to leave this morning for my interview, they called and had to reschedule it for in the morning at 9:30. Love to all

Monica I learned from the best when it came to potty training. There is nothing magical to do. Sounds like you have got her doing the hardest part, just sitting on it. Mommy always told me to have it there for them to go and expect accidents that's just part of it. They all learned at different times and they were all different. That goes for nighttime too! All different and Jacob was completely different from tanner. So just treat her like the little individual that she is and it will be a piece of cake. She takes the cutest pictures!

Danny has ten treatments left after today. He is having more and more difficulty swallowing and the radiation has pretty much left him hairless on the chest. School starts for everyone this week!

Hello to all!! I was going to ask for a count for Labor Day as well :P Tanner, it looks like you're getting settled into your apartment. Your kitchen looks pretty spacious. By the way, I saw a video of you dancing in your mom and dad's kitchen. I didn't know you had those moves in you LOL!!! I would like to know what you were making that day, I think I'll try it. Who knew cooking could be so fun hahaha. Steve, I like the deck. I bet breakfast is awesome out there in the mornings :) Marleigh is learning something new everyday!! She has moved up to a big girl toothbrush lol. Today, we started working on potty training. She's been on it 5 times but produced nothing, haha :( She knows when she's going but just doesn't make it in time. I know that with each day it will get better, at least I'm claiming that anyway!!! Anyone got any tips?

Tanner making dumplins...they are goooood.

About how many people are we looking to feed on Labor Day weekend, someone do the math?

Tim: Just bring the weiners and buns - I believe the mustard and ketchup are already taken care of. Don't the weiners come 10 to a package and buns in 8 or 12 packs?

Good Morning again!

We will bring 4 dozen wieners and buns, a large bottle of mustard and a 3 lb. bottle of ketchup!

I have an unspoken prayer request guys and I know you all are the best warriors! Please pray today:). Thanks and love to all,

Hi Everyone, We will be bringing napkins, cups, onions and dessert. We plan on being there on Sat. evening and leaving on Mon. Hope to see everyone there.

Put David down for 2 pkgs. of Hot dogs and 2 pkgs of buns.
He plans on being there on Friday evening and leaving early Monday morning.
Julie

Tim: How many weiners and buns? We need to know so we will be sure to have enough on hand.

Good morning all,
It is so good to hear from all of you on here! It is just not like being there and I hope to see you Labor Day. I will help with the wieners & buns and will bring the ketchup and relish, and will make the slaw and some deserts. Anything else we must have?

Good Morning everyone, from Indian Valley in Floyd Co.Virginia

We sure do miss seeing all you folk...and speaking of such, Ruth, put Cindy and I down for wieners and buns. We haven't finished our "College Turnover" work yet, but it is coming together and we plan on seeing everyone on Labor Day, Lord willing!

Tanner, I definitely will not run out of Greased Lightning and Magic Erasers (They go together) for the bathtub and shower, and Pine Sol and Bleach (Do Not Mix) for disinfecting!  A little dab 'il do ya!!  

I've made several of those Strawberry Cakes lately...practicing, you understand!!!  Ummm Ummm!  I can't even TELL you how good they are =P

 ~Rita~

Monica: I will definitely be in prayer for you regarding your interview on Monday!

Labor Day is quickly approaching, and there are still food items that we need (two of which are the main course - weiners and buns, also ketchup, relish and cole slaw). Please look at the list (posted on August 2) and post on the blog what you will bring if you have not already done so and I will update the list.

Steve and Teresa, the deck looks beautiful, I can see you guys sitting there enjoying the view.

This is a few pics of our new deck.

Hey there,
I'll have to do some thinking on what I like to have on hand all the time :P I do know that if Tanner has linoleum/wood floors the Wet Swiffer will come in handy. I ask that you all be praying for me. I have an interview Monday morning at 9:15 for a day shift position. It is the hours and days that I want and holidays off!! I agree about pics of the deck :)
Love to all,
Monica

Good morning everyone,
It has been quite the busy summer. Jacob has started football, Danny is still going for his daily radiation treatments, and we moved tanner on Saturday; or at least most of him.

Dannys treatments are going well but he is starting to have some difficulty swallowing and burning in the esophagus. He was supposed to see the doc yesterday so I went with him to ask about all this stuff and then he wasn't there so maybe today.

I have a favor to ask. We have tanner set up in his apt but I am sure we have missed little things when shopping. I would like you all to tell Tanner what you can't do without in your bathroom and kitchen, your favorite cleaner, any tips and so on. He is pretty excited. Addy and Janet since you both have been there in the building any secrets or shortcuts? Janet especially since you were in the same apt. It's nice to know Emily and Zac are right upstairs. They helped us on Saturday and we got it mostly fixed up. Got a lot of cleaning in the kitchen to do then he should be set.

Steve you need to post some pictures of your deck!

Can't wait to see evereyone labor day:)

Emily & Zac,  
When I saw that in the paper along with Zac's father's name, I knew he must have been a good friend.  Although he looked familiar, I didn't realize he was in your wedding.  Was the girl that was in the accident at your wedding as well?  Praying for you both and so sorry for your loss. 

Tanner,  So good to see you at the fair. 

Livvy starts Kindergarten on Thursday and although she is really excited, she is also a little nervous too.  Kaiden will miss her! 

Love you all!


 

HISTORY LESSON: 5000 years ago, Moses said to Israel, "Pick up your
shovels, mount your asses and camels, and I will lead you to the
Promised Land."
When Welfare was introduced, Roosevelt said, "Lay down your shovels,
sit on your asses, and light up a Camel, this is the Promised Land."
Today, OBAMA has stolen your shovel, taxed your asses, raised the
price of Camels and mortgaged the Promised Land to China

 ~Rita~

Emily and Zac, I'm so sorry to hear about your friend. I'll be praying for you.

The Skyline Boys- Till God Turns This Thing Around

One of Zac's groomsmen, Shawn Neal, was killed in a car accident early this morning near Fayetteville. He was about our age. Please pray for his family and for Zac and his family...he was like a brother to all of them, and a son to Steve and LaDonna. We also have another friend that we counsel camp with. She is pretty young, probably not even 30, and is battling a large and aggressive cancer that has taken over much of her abdomen already. Her name is Jaime Greathouse.

I came back to catch up on the blog and realized that mom and Monica were having a good laugh at my expense.  Glad I could be of assistance:)  Love the pictures of Marleigh at the beach.  Love to all!

Rita, you are to funny!! I'm sure mom and dad don't appreciate you calling them old LOL!!!

I have a cousin, Charity, that lives in Lookout/Ansted. She had bought 2 tickets to see Mercy Me at the WV State Fair next Saturday, August 13th at 8 pm. She said that she had something come up and now she's not going to be able to go. She wants to sell them, as a pair, for $40 (she paid $60). She said that they are very good seating/view. If anyone would be interested let me know and I can give you her phone number or give her yours.

Who is that little angel on the beach and who are those old people under the Pier?   I know you all had a good time.  A week at the beach sounds like Heaven...Or .....How hot was it?  

Monica, 1 Cup of strawberries is plenty.  I made Blain a strawberry cake and he said Now, he knows what all the fuss is about.  He wants another one.  Strawberries are on sale at Sam's this week, by the way.

 ~Rita~

Monica~I love all the pics, they are all really good and glad your mom and dad could go with you. I'm sure everyone had a wonderful time.

Addy~My job is going ok I have met a lot of really nice people and then there are those....well... that aren't so nice. It stays pretty busy in the Gourmet shop though, so the days go by pretty quick. I hate the late night closings, I don't get to see Steve at all. One night I didn't get home until 11:15. That stinks. Steve told me not to get used to it because I wasn't going to be there long. He misses me. hehe

I hope I get a chance to see everyone Labor Day weekend.

Well as for the Kraut, it's all rotten! I'm really excited to see everyone Labor Day weekend. Monica, loved all the pictures. Marleigh sure is quite the little lady now! Paul and I spent the weekend in Pigeon Forge and ate ourselves silly. We had a really good time, and now I'm working on getting my new classroom together. My official first day back is August 15. Oh, where did the summer go? Teresa, how's the new job going?
Mom and Dad gave us their trampoline because the kids don't really play on it anymore, and well, I really wanted something to lay out on! Turns out, the dogs love it!

Rita, I forgot to ask how many strawberries am I supposed to use? It doesn't say. I am aware of what stiff peaks are :) I feel so sorry for the wildlife up on Backus!!! :P DANGER, DANGER, STAY AWAY FROM THE CORN!!!! :P

Yeah, Monica, it is just like Terrorist Chatter on here...It picks up when something is about to happen!!  LOL  Speaking of, I'm pretty sure Janet's stove DOES have that setting!  You bake the cake for 30 minutes and I'm sure it will be done.  You need to beat the icing (with an electric mixer) for at least 7 minutes while the water is boiling in your double boiler and possibly longer.  It will be done when it forms stiff peaks.  (Do I need to explain that?)    Caught another coon last night...makes 7...Can you imagine what would be left of my corn if we hadn't caught them?  Nadda!!!  Making Kraut today...by the sign and the moon and all that stuff.  It's funny though...it is different from everyone you talk to.  I, personally, think it's all Crap.  Ruth made 2 buckets at the same time, the same way, set them the same place, left them the same amount of time...And one made Kraut and the other one rotted.  I want to know, "What's up with that?"

 ~Rita~

Monica, Reese Cups will be perfect! I just love peanutbutter with my chocolate.

So now that I'm done with pics, I went back to catch up on everything. I must say I am so happy that the blog blew up over the weekend :) I do have a few questions:

Rita-I printed out the Strawberry cake recipe and I need to know how long to bake it since LOL is not a setting on my stove :\ and I'm not good at eyeballing stuff either!!

Ruth-I was thinking of bringing Reese cups for the s'mores. Have you ever had those? I can still bring peanut butter if you would like, no problem.

Janet-I have to agree with your mom, Facebook, really.....? I'm not on that but I would like to see your family's pics too :) Does your stove have LOL?

I can't wait to see everyone in a few weeks, miss you guys!!! Michelle, where you at girl?

Love to all, MP3

This was our last evening, Sunday, so we walked down to the pier that was closest to us. A storm had rolled in that day around 2:30 so they ran everyone out of the ocean but people were still on the beach collecting sea shells. It was sprinkling just a little while we were walking but it felt so nice and peaceful.

I don't know how many of you have ever been to a Ripley's Aquarium. If you haven't there is a clear tunnel that goes under the water allowing you to see all the marine life. It's like you're walking through the ocean. While we were going through the tunnel we came across this shark that was laying on top of the tunnel. I don't know if he was taking a needed break or asleep but I didn't waste no time getting through that section!! He looked like he might of been on the hefty side (lol) and he was on one of the seems :P The jellyfish were pretty and so bright!!

Marleigh loved sitting in the water on the shore. We had her facing the ocean and when the waves came in they would turn her sideways. She would use her feet to turn herself back around and continue to play in the sand. She didn't seem to care to much about looking out at the ocean and the sound of the waves didn't bother her either. She was content to shovel sand in her bucket and pick the sea shells out :)

After we finished up at the pier we went and rode the "Skywheel" (aka-very big ferris wheel). I believe it's 200 feet tall. The cabins are enclosed and the doors lock once you get on. There is an emergency button you can push if need be during the ride. They are also air conditioned!! It was nice and the view was awesome. I would've liked to have gotten more pics out the back of my window as we went up but my knees started aching so I just faced forward, out over the city :P When we were walking out the exit gate the guy told us that it had only been up for 8 weeks and we were newbies, that made us feel even better lol :)

Julie and Goldie, I send my condolences as well.

Happy Birthday Skita, Deagan and Timmy!!! I do feel sorry for the raccoons, they looked so cute :( I'm sure they were enjoying your garden lol. I do appreciate you thinking of me and not posting the after pics :P

Mom, Dad, Mark, Marleigh and I went to Myrtle Beach over the weekend. We had a wonderful time. It was HOT, but it was still nice to get away. Marleigh loved it I do believe. Sunday morning we went out on the pier. Marleigh became quite fascinated with her shadow, it was funny!!

Happy late Birthday Rita, and Deagan! I was thinking about you tho'! I was with Marleigh at the beach!
Julie and Goldie, I'm so sorry about your brother, I remember him as well.
OK, what do I need to bring to our gathering? What don't we have yet? What do we need?

Happy Birthday to our Grandson, Deagan Alexander Treadway

Happy Birthday, Deagan. Today he is three years young..

Julie and Goldie , you will be in our prayers, In this time of great loss. love you.

Julie ~ Sorry for your loss. We will keep the family in our prayers

Janet ~ Teresa is at the Greenbrier. I am starting a new job at New River Hardwood in Beckley. Its behind Sams off Ragland rd.

Steve Treadway

I will send some Peanut Butter bon-bons.
Julie

Hey, Monica, bring peanutbutter for the S'mores also, would ya? Did you know that S'mores came from "some more"?

Janet, Facebook, Really?  You know I don't go to facebook.  I'd like to see them too! 

 Julie and Family, I am sorry about LeRoy.  I remember him.  

We caught the Mommy coon in a trap last night.  I guess she came back to retrieve her babies!  Sob Sob Sob.  Kaiden said he would shoot them for me next time.

 ~Rita~

Here is the list (which I copied from a previous post) listing the food we are having and who is bringing what so far:

Weiners (David - 2 pkg.; Tim 50 weiners; Bobbie ?)
Buns (David - 2 pkg.; Tim 50 buns; Bobbie ?)
Hot dog chili (Rita)
Cole Slaw (Bobbie)
Nacho Chips and Cheese (Teresa)
Mac and Cheese (Trish)
Macaroni Salad (Ruth)
Onions (Daniel and Alice)
Mustard (David)
Ketchup (Bobbie)
Relish (Bobbie)
Baked Beans (Ruth)
S’mores fixings (Monica)
Potato Chips (Addy and Paul)
Napkins (Daniel and Alice)
Plates (Trish)
Silverware (Trish)
Cups (Daniel and Alice)
Bowls for Nachos and Cheese (Trish)
Strawberry Cakes - Mommy's recipe (Rita is bringing two)
No-Bake Cookies (Trish)
Peanutbutter bonbons (David)

We want everyone to bring a dessert and his/her drinks of choice.

If I have forgotten anything, please let me know, and I will add it.

We will eat at 1 p.m. Also, whatever you bring you MUST take the leftovers home with you because, unlike Mommy and Daddy who had people in and out all of the time, Steve and Teresa will just have the two of them and it will go to waste.
Created by Ruth at 3:49 PM

Hey everyone!  Remember me? I haven't read the blog in a really long time, but I did try to skim back through to catch up.  I do have a couple of questions and sorry if they are repetitive.  I am behind. 
Steve and Teresa~  I can assume that Teresa is working at the Greenbrier?  Where is Steve now? 
Mom~  A puppy?  Really?  It would have to stay at Addy's.

Is anyone bringing Nachos and Cheese to Labor Day?

We just got back from camping at summersville and the kids had such a good time.  I posted pictures on FB.  Love you all 

Rita
Goldie can't shed any light on the situation for a bit. She is still in Oklahoma. Our brother, Leroy passed away.
Julie

I believe the fence is good. Its probably the corner where we took it down to dig the graves. I will try to look into making it permenant again.

Steve Treadway

Hey Ya'll

Ya know how Mommy used to say that Mary and Alma would show up sometimes just when she needed them?  Well, Mary showed up at my house, shelled the remainder of my peas while I canned downstairs and then she made me blackberry dumplin's!!   I know ya'll are lickin' your lips!  I had 31 pts. of the shelled peas.

Now, About the cemetery!  Wanda, Alma's daughter, told me at church last night, that when they went up there to mow, Eddie Hampton's cows had gotten through the fence into the cemetery and knocked over some tombstones.  Myrtle's family are the ones mowing now...Wanda and her family, Mary's family, Lester...What do you all think about us (the Treadway's) getting a fence put around it.  If we don't, the cows will run on the cemetery.  I don't think we want that.

Wanda also told me, that the cemetery has extra land alotted that can be fenced in.  Of course, we would have to probably have it surveyed and such and such.  Goldie told Mary also,  that Eddie was responsible for keeping the road up.  Mary said that it was maybe in the contract when Eddie bought the place.  Goldie, can you shed some light on the situation. Just thought I'd throw this out there.  What do ya'll think??

 ~Rita~

Its tough being a dog at the hutsenpiller home:)

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I hope you can see these little varmits. They were in the Pear tree
beside my "Corn Patch" this morning. I am happy to say they have,
since, met their demise, thanks to Blain's dad. There were 5 of them.
I was going to post "before and after" pics, but I knew Monica
probably couldn't have handled that. LOL
I will be on the lookout for "Mama" to return tonight to fetch her
little ones, AND GET A SNACK of corn!!!!

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Yes, this is the family reunion like we had at our house. I do not know if any of Vonda's family is coming.

I have a question about Labor Day get-together.
Is this the Family Reunion like you had at Ruth's house? Is Vonda any of her family coming?
Just wondering since there was mention of the White Elephant exchange.
Thanks for the recipe Rita.
Love to all,
Julie

David:

We have plenty of room for you and Boost boy!

Rita:

I start work in 2 weeks. I finish up this week and then I'm taking a week off to try and finish up some projects. Teresa likes her job, just not the shift. She hasn't met anyone famous other than some golfers. Not Tiger though.

Strawberry Cake Recipe

I know your mouths are all watering by now so if you can't wait til Labor Day, Here's the Recipe for the Cake.

Plain Cake From Scratch

1/3 Cup butter or shortening

2/3 Cup Sugar

2 Eggs

2/3 Cup Milk

1 1/2 Cup Self-Rising Flour

Bake at 350 until done.  LOL

7 Minute Icing

2 Egg Whites

1 1/2 Cup Sugar

1 2/3 teaspoon light corn syrup

1/3 Cup Cold Water

Dash Salt

Cook in double boiler and beat until icing forms stiff peaks.  Appr. 7 minutes

Add fresh Strawberries (cut in small pieces) Beat a little more  EAT AND ENJOY

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 ~Rita~

I'll make the strawberry cakes for Labor Day. Ya think 2 will be enough??  Steve, I'll get you one this week. Probably Wednesday evening.  My garden is coming ready all at once.  Guess that's expected when you PLANT it all at once.  I put 25 Qts. of Sugar Snap Peas in the Freezer and the vines are still producing quite a bit.  I'm giving them to everybody.  My other row of Peas (The kind you shell) needs picked today.  Then my Green Beans will be ready about Thursday or Friday.  My garden is the prettiest I've had in some time.  We've had plenty of rain.  Teresa, How is work going?  Meet anybody famous?  Has Tiger Woods stopped by?  Steve, When do you start your new job?  David, I hope Devon can come with you.  

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 ~Rita~

Well the strawberry cake was my favorite cake also, maybe it was because we liked the wild strawberries so well. but I would love to have one that was Mommy's best cake ever.

Rita, that cake with 7-minute strawberry icing was always my favorite cake too. So Timmy loves it and so does Steve. Sounds like you need to make one of those for the labor Day get together, maybe two of them since we all love them. If you want, I'll bring the strawberries and cake mixes.

On the subject of Labor Day get-together, I'll bring more onions in case Daniel doesn't bring enough, . . . nah, just kidding! I'll bring a package of weiners & buns, a bottle of mustard, and my drink, green tea.
Steve so you have room for me to sleep in the basement? Julie is not going to be with me, maybe Boost Boy will but if he does it won't matter where he sleeps.
Teresa I'll pick up that table that used to belong to Julie's Mom & Dad. Julie would like for me to collect any pictures of our family that we might have sent to Mom & Dad.
Love you all

Hey Rita, instead of cinnamon rolls you can just make me one of those strawberry icing cakes!

Thank you all for the Birthday Wishes.  I sure don't feel 51, and I know I don't act 51.  No comments out there in blogland. 

 Timmy, I could taste the cake with the icing.  That was always my favorite.  I'm going to have to make me one!!    Mark I love the pic...Are you guys at the beach?  Beautiful!

 ~Rita~

May peace break into your home and 
May thieves come to steal your debts. 

May the pockets of your jeans 
Become a magnet for $100 bills. 

May love stick to your face like Vaseline 
And may laughter assault your lips!

May happiness slap you across the face 
And may your tears be that of joy

May the problems you had 
Forget your home address! 

In other words ...........

May God bless each and every one 
Of you and yours! 

 ~Rita~

View from the "cheap seats" this morning.

Happy Birthday Rita! Have a Blessed one.

Daniel's phone: 270-667-2930

Daniels phone #

Does anyone have Daniels phone info?  I deleted them by mistake.

Happy birthday Rita!

Steve Treadway

Happy Birthday Rita, Hope you have mannnny more

Yesterday was pretty much a wasted trip. He said Danny needed to be done with his radiation treatments then come back. He still has 4-5 weeks left of those. He did get his CT scan but we don't know anything about that yet.

Happy birthday rita!

Happy Birthday Wishes....

Thanks to everyone, for the Birthday Wishes. I think this has been one of the best,ever. Cindy made a wonderful meal and topped it off with the Cake and Strawberry 7 minute frosting..like Mom use to make when we were kids...Cindy did add a double dose of Strawberry's. mmmmmmmmmmmm We love it up here in the mountains and though it is a bit of a drive, It is well worth it. NOT as bad as Rita and Blain's..Ha! We are in our busiest time of year here with work related to the College students moving in and out. Hopefully will get a break in September.
Love you guys. Hope to see you soon. Tim and Cindy P.S. Happy Birthday, Rita.

I made it home finally yesterday evening around 6. Danny and I are headed to UVA this morning for his CAT scan and oncology visit.

Happy Birthday Timmy.  Sorry a day late.  I did think of you yesterday though.  Blain had to go to Ronceverte for his annual Stress Test and Cardiology visit...EKG..ECHO..Blood Work.  Trish, I didn't know you were over at the hospital or I would have come over to keep you company.  Blain was at the Dr. for 4 1/2 hours.  His appt. wasn't until 11:15 and he didn't get called back until 11:30 so I was over there all day.  And with The Greenbrier Classic going on and all the traffic at the fair grounds, I didn't dare venture out very far.  I wish I'd known.  When do they think you will get to come home?  

Timmy, I thought of your birthday when I dated my check at the Drs. office.  HaHa

Bobbie, I do cherish my seat at church.  Sometimes when I get down by the seat to pray, I can visualize her kneeling right down there beside me.  One time, I could even feel her take ahold of my hand!!  Now, that was special and Yes, I am holding her pastor up in prayer, as we should ALL hold our pastor's up in prayer.  

Tomorrow is Olivia's (and Emily's) birthday, so I am off to shop for a present.  How about a puppy!  A blood hound...wouldn't she just love one of those?  Or is that Marleigh?  

I picked over my shelling peas and canned 4 pints (they were not quite full enough yet) but I'm picking my sugar snap peas this evening.  We have been eating alot of those.  They are soooo good.  I think they are coming close to being as good as fresh green beans.  I wish I could share a mess with all of you.  

Where does the word "Mess" as in quanity, of food, come from.  Ruth, get right on that!

 ~Rita~

Congratulation Steve on the new job, God is Good Glad you are feeling better Trish, And Monica glad you all are having a great turn out for VBS, our's was over the 14th. but had a good turn out and the girls loved it.Hope everyone is doing well.

Johnny Cash - You Are My Sunshine

This song reminds me of Grandpa. The way he plays guitar sounds a lot like how Grandpa did. =)

Mark is not a participant of the dressing up lol!!! I had wore my flip flops to church tonight and decided to go bare foot after I got there. One of the kids asked me where my shoes were and I told him I had been chasing camels and didn't want to get camel poo on them :P We had 6 new kids tonight which made the count 31 I believe. They seem to be enjoying it and the weather is holding out for us as well :)
Congratulations on your new job Steve!!! That is great news, Praise the Lord!!!
I have to agree with mom, Rita you are truly blessed to be able to sit where Grandma and Grandpa did. What a great feeling that must be and to hear people still talking about her faithfulness and unending prayers makes me proud to be her Grand-daughter. Love to all :)

Someone is praying because i feel so much better:)

Ate a little broth and jello for supper and so far it doesnt come up but i
cant stay out of the BR. Need lots of ur prayers

Trish, let me know if there is anything we can do to help.

Happy birthday Timmy.

I start my new job in 3 weeks. I will be the Maintenance supervisor at New River Hardwood mill in Beckley behind Sams. Its a lot more responsibility, but its a nive raise and affordable insurance.

Steve Treadway

Trish, well be praying for you and Danny, hope you will be ok.

Being admitted to the hospital to get some IV fluids and antinausea meds.
My phone is dying so wont be able to talk any more

Happy Birthday Timmy! Hope you have a blessed day with everyone you come across today being extra ordinarily nice to you!
And yes Rita, you are blessed in a unique way apart from the rest of us; to be able to go to Mommy's church and sit in "her actual seat". I hope you know that! While you're holding up her prayer banner over her pastor of course! In your lifetime you may see her prayers come to fruition! Who knows it may have been one of her prayers for you!!!
How did the pea shucking go? I know you missed Teresa terribly :)
And yes my yard sale Walmart shower curtain worked wonders for me, but I still had to stop teaching and tell Landon, "I'm not Ms Barbara, I'm Jesus mommy and NO! You can't play with my kitchen tools." To show how fragile baby Jesus was, we passed around brown farm eggs and let them drop about a foot above, into their hands. Something about that was so funny to Marleigh and she just cackled and laughed! But we had a good time as always with the kids! So here's a shout out for VBS!

Trish, I like the new look here on the blog! I'm glad that Danny's treatments are coming along and are not intolerable. Wow! Someone in front of him that he knows to talk too, Isn't that just like God! I'm so sorry that you are sick again. We are praying for the both of you. I was thinking about your church the other day, did you get a new pastor yet?
I loved what you said about the flowers on the side of the road!!!!!!!!! I've often thought that very thing. I'm talking about the beautiful blue ones that grow so tall and have oodles of flowers on them. One day I picked some and carried them to the kitchen to put in water, and they began to loose their color it seemed just as soon as I picked them. It adds new meaning to the saying "Just bloom where your planted" because God knows best! He sees the big picture after all. It is as you say, They have gone through so much and against that backdrop, they are so much more beautiful! Just like our Mom!
Everyone have a blessed day today!

Happy Birthday Timmy, Hope you have many many more

Good morning or good night, whichever your case may be at 245am. I am really wishing it was good night. Can't sleep. I have had Dannys stomach virus since sat. We went to pipestem to see the Dixie melody boys and first we went tO eat at bob Evans. I couldn't finish my meal for feeling sick and had to throw up during the concert. But they were good. I love to hear quartets sing.
Danny was supposed to go to UVA Monday for a body scan and see the oncologist but I just couldn't stay out of the bathroom long enough. So we r going thursday And will learn what he has planned for him. Radiation is going well. They have people lined up every 15 min to get a dose. Teresas uncle, Wayne Fugate, is the one ahead of Danny. Turns out he is a talker and they have a lot to chat about. He graduated from Smoot in 65 so he catches up on all the goings on about town.
I really liked the testimony from Mommy's church. I have been thinking of them a lot on a daily basis of just how they did things and how I wished I had listened to more of what they told me. This is a selfish one but I had to tell it. The last few years when she could still cook and after I had got sick there wasn't much she could do but pray for me. So one day she called and I had been sick with the stomach bug and I could tell she wanted to come over and DO. Wash the dishes or fold laundry, that was her favorite. I told her I could taste some of her potato soup and cornbread. Nothing else appealed but that did, she made it and daddy brought it over. So Sunday I was still feeling sick but kept thinking about that potato soup so I asked tanner if he could make some of grandmas potato soup. His reply was why would I make that if I can't eat it? He is on the low carb diet! All I can say for him is he better hope he doesn't get sick:)
We had a wonderful gentle rain yesterday. I grabbed my umbrella and took off in the rain. My insides felt really bad and I was kind of afraid to get far from a BR but it was so peaceful. It was a welcome relief after all the hot weather we have had. One observation I made was that it's amazing the weeds that manage to grow where cars travel the most, Right on the edge of the road where cars are pushed off the road. And then as ugly and scraggly a weed after being run over, God manages to put a bloom on it.

Monica you and Bobbie look like naturals in that get up. But I am wondering where is marks costume?

Our VBS started this evening. The theme is "Hometown Nazareth, where Jesus was a kid". Mom is doing the Bible Class part and I am her counterpart :) We decorated her room up as the house that Jesus grew up in. With that being said, mom is Mary (the mother of Jesus) and I am Eunice (her nosey, unbelieving neighbor :) ). Mom and I were getting dressed up in our attire right before they started the introduction. We went into the fellowship hall where all the kids were assembled and listening to music. I tracked down Marleigh and you know that she wouldn't come to me!!! She just looked at me as if to say, "Who are you and why do you think you can talk to me?" LOL Mom knelt down in front of her and started talking to her and after a few seconds she cracked a grin but you could tell she knew something wasn't right. I hope everyone is enjoying their summer so far. Post some pics for us!! :) Love to all

I liked that to as well Rita. It gave me a feel good moment lol :P

So glad you shared that Rita,Just to hear the people talk that were blessed by Mom and Dad Makes me feel closer to them and what a testimony they had.and what they stood for.Amen.

Last night at church, Pastor Butch preached on prayer.  He spoke about several things such as praise, teaching your children to pray...and then he said something like this..."I've been to Brother Ralph's and Sister Vivian's and when it came time to pray, everybody in the house came and joined hands and we ALL prayed...That's how Sister Vivian did it."   The people at church still talk about them...One night a young man was preaching and he said that when Sister Vivian got in the Spirit and started running, you knew it was God because she couldn't have run like that...It had to be the Spirit because she was old."   LOL  Another man said that the first time he met Mommy in the old church, he had come to church with an earache in both ears.  About the time church started, here came this little woman and laid both hands on his ears and prayed for him and he got better right then.  He said she had the goods!   Another man speaks quite often about how Mommy was with him when he received the Holy Ghost out at Meadow Bluff in 1955!   Just thought I'd share. 

~Rita~

Trish: Colin has hypothyroidism. I believe a lot of people with Down Syndrome have it. Unrelated, Dan, Melody, Merrell, Melvin, Ina's daughter Sherry, and Mae are just a few who have it. Is the PT such that Danny can continue working on it at home?

Turns out I didn't have a virus after all. Just a bit of malicious malware. He said it's mostly college kids hacking in unsecured emails trying to get credit card numbers and such. A lot of you didn't receive it because your server wouldnt accept it! Anyway to be on the safe side I am changing my personal email to trishhut@gmail.com. My other email huttut@frontiernet.net still works also.

Danny completes #7 of 35 radiation tx today. The site is starting to get a little pink by evening but it is turning back to normal by morning so far. He is tired and restless. Insurance is putting a halt on physical therapy today. The dr wanted 52 sessions but insurance agreed to 20. He is still only able to lift one pound with that arm and it is extremely limited in movement and still quite painful. Thanks to the ones that send cards and emails and for your prayers. Tuesday at his regular Dr appt she encouraged his positive attitude. Said that would be the best medicine.

I went to the Cleveland clinic on Friday because I am having some problems and she increased my pred again and told me not to go down until after Danny is through with chemo. She said any stressful situation causes me to relapse so ...she also said if this doesn't help to call and they can set up another chemo here. I saw my family dr on Tuesday also and seems I am hypothyroid now. Does anyone else share this disease? She asked me about that and other illnesses in the family.

It is hot, hazy, and humid here today. Mid 90's, everyone stay cool:)

Yeah it's a virus. Taking it to the dr. Tomorrow sorry:(

Trish, what is the web address you posted below for? I copied and pasted it to open it and a box popped up and said it was a malicious site and blocked me from going to it. I know we had an email from you last week that you hadn't sent and it was said not to open it, I didn't know if this was something similar.

Monica ~ I am going to be working at the Gourmet Shop as a sales clerk. I'm glad to hear that MP3 is going to be able to come in. See ya then.

Congratulations Teresa!!! What are you going to be doing there?

Rita, that quote is too funny LOL!!!

Emily, I like your table and picture frames :P That was a neat idea.

Military Quote Of the Day

by GunnySgt Harry Berres, USMC

"When I  joined the military it was illegal to be homosexual, then it became optional and now it's legal.

I'm getting out before Obama makes it mandatory." 

 ~Rita~

Hey everyone ~ I am excited to have everyone coming for Labor Day weekend. With sad regrets also. I am starting a new job with the Greenbrier Hotel this week and they have already told me that I would be working that weekend, but hopefully I will still get a chance to see everyone while they are in. :(

Rita ~ I'm not sure that we are going to need to do my clean up project. After you guys go thru the stuff in the old house, my new best friend Gary said that he would take and get the rest, or at least the biggest part of it. Also me and Steve have just about burned everything on the hill that can be burned. We have been burning stuff for the past 2 weekends. I may not even be there on Sunday(sad), so you and Ruth will be in charge of whatever goes on. If you guys still want to clean out the house you go right ahead it won't hurt my feelings one bit. I'm sure you guys can handle it.

White Elephant sounds good to me.  I will bring the chili and a drink.  I will bring whatever I have out of the garden, maybe fresh green beans and potatoes cooked together or corn...Whatever I have.  I will do that in place of a desert.   Emily, I love your table and pics.  Grandma would think that is so special.  Daniel and Alice, I am so glad you are going to get to come.  Teresa...You need to mention your clean up project that you have planned.  It will be fun for all, ya'll!! 

I just got back from a trip to Mississippi with a couple friends from church and we had a good time.  Never been there before.  My biggest thrill was going to be going thru Fort Payne Alabama, I thought.  That's where "ALABAMA" is from!  Ya know what I saw, a "WalMart".  That was it!!  Big Whoop!! LOL

Trish and Danny, I am still prayin' for you both..Blain and I kinda know what you're going through, but just remember, God is always there.

 ~Rita~

I found this table at a junk store the other day for really cheap. The middle panel flips up and has a little vanity mirror in it.

I put it in my office and put some things on it. The frames on the wall have pieces of Grandma's fabric in them. =)