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Addy had made the rolls for supper and Paul just took a couple and entered them in his name.  If you enter anything in the fair, say, a pint of canned green beans, then you get a free gate pass for a day at the fair.  I don't know what it costs but somewhere around $8 I think.  Addy and Paul are both working at the fair.  Paul is working at Belts Pizza, (putting the pepperoni on the pizza) and Addy is working at the Strawberry Shortcake trailer, making lemonade.  They get free passes at the fair everyday, and get to eat at 5 different trailers for free, in addition to their pay.  Their employer doesn't know that he is going to go in the hole!  He doesn't know Paul like I do. LOL

~Rita~

Rolls

Did Addy or Paul make them this time?  In any event, Congratulations!

Addy's Rolls

Addy just called and said that Paul's rolls, that Addy made the other night for supper, won first place at the State Fair.  Last year, she entered them, worked with them, sweated over them, (put her name on them) etc and they didn't win anything.  That's just too funny.

~Rita~

It's Okay to Quit

Someone brought this to me at Bible Study this morning:

1. Quit arguing with people about the same old foolishness! Respect their position and keep moving!


2. Quit telling people your secrets when you know they are not going to keep them! And if you keep telling them, then quit getting mad when they tell your secrets!

3. Quit trying to pull people on your journey who don't want to travel with you. Either they believe in you and value you or they don't!

4. Quit complaining about things you CAN'T and WON'T change!

5. Quit gossiping about other people! Minding our own business should be a full-time job!

6. Quit blaming each other for things that aren't going to matter three weeks from now! Talk solutions and then implement them!

7. Quit eating things you know are not good for you! If you can't quit, eat smaller portions!

8. Quit buying things when we know we can't afford them! If you don't have self-control, then quit going to stores! Quit charging things, especially when you don't NEED them!

9. Quit letting family members or friends rope you into the drama! Start telling them you don't want to hear it! Quit spreading the drama! Quit calling others and telling them about your cousin or aunt or friend! Refer to No. 5.

10. Quit trying to change people! IT DOESN'T WORK! Quit cussing people out when you know that they are just being the miserable and jealous people that they are!

11. Quit the job you hate! Start pursuing your passion. Find the job that fuels your passion BEFORE you quit!

12. Quit volunteering for things that you aren't getting any personal fulfillment from anymore! Quit volunteering for things and then failing to follow through with your commitment!

13. Quit listening to the naysayers! Quit watching the depressing news if you are going to live in the doom and gloom of it all!

14. Quit making excuses about why you are where you are or why you can't do what you want to do!

15. Quit waiting on others to give you the answers and start finding the answers for yourself! If what you are doing isn't working for you, then quit it!

16. Quit settling and start making your dreams a reality! Quit being afraid and START LIVING YOUR LIFE! CREATE THE LIFE YOU WANT!

Spa time

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Today must have been the day for snappin' beans :)  Marleigh had fun for about 10 minutes then she was done lol!!

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I kept looking to see who all the kids were.  I couldn't figure out what kid was in the driver's seat.  On down, when I could see better, I saw it was Emily.  Sorry Emily!  I know they had a good time.
~Rita~

Watch your thoughts; they become words.
Watch your words; they become actions.
Watch your actions; they become habits.
Watch your habits; they become character;
Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.

 
~Rita~

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Danny's wake will be tomorrow night at our church from 6-9. The family is to meet there at the fellowship hall for supper at 4 and the funeral is at 11 on Monday.  Dinner will follow after the burial at our church.

Danny is -On the Other Side waiting for us all

I can't imagine losing the one you love and not knowing they are going to Heaven.  That has been the only comfort in losing him is knowing that one day we are going to be with him.  If you haven't made you peace God, that is what Danny would want you all to do!

Today my best friend and first and only love died. He has suffered so much in the last 15 months to Sarcoma-a very rare and nasty cancer. He complained of pain but never once did he question God why him. I did...but he would tell me, God has a plan. I can't begin to thank you all for the many prayers and kind words. He has told me this week that he was tired and ready to go home, that he loved life but it was time. Today he was in so much pain and his last words to me were I am ready to go home, I'm done, I can't do this anymore. Thankful to God he heard his cries and our prayers and took him today. It is such a comfort to know that we will one day be reunited. There are so many that have helped us during this last year that I couldn't begin to name. I thank you all from the bottom of my heart and know that You helped in some way to make his last days more pleasant and easier to bear. I have to thank Shawn Johnson for making sure his pain never consumed him and for always being there when I called. And thanks to Tina Midkiff for making his last hours bearable. Danny was truly blessed with friends and family and loved you all.

Hey all. Just wanted to let you all know that Daddy passed away about 7 this evening. He was peaceful and we are all here with each other and we're ok. We are going to make arrangements tomorrow and we will let you know. Love you all. <3

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Danny is almost done with his battle here.   Tanner is here with me and emily is on he way home from Morgantown. Home health came this morning and started a morphine pump. He is in a hospital bed in the living room and appears to be in no pain.  He woke up long enough to tell me and tanner he was done and couldn't do this anymore and wanted to go home.   You guys can send up prayers to see that happens. Feel free to stop by anytime.
Love you guys
Trish

Good morning

I hope everyone is praising God for another day. We are looking forward to seeing everyone soon.I took the girls for a 45 minute ride Tuesday and was ready to set them on the side of the road about 10 minutes into it. Please pray that we have a safe trip and I arrive with both kids:)Would love to hear what everyone is up to today. Love you all. God is on the throne and family is forever.
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Just to let you all know danny is not doing well at all. He has requested no visitors. I still ask you all to remember hiM in your prayers. He is in a tremendous amount if pain. 

Oh, NO! His toys are too big for him!  I had to get my magnifying to see him :) He's probably in seventh heaven tho'.

Marcia, what shall we pray for you two?  I know Lonnie needs to be saved right good!  What else?

brooks

 

WE, WILL BE PRAYING FOR YOU ALL ,MARCIA.LOVE YOU.

You got it Marcia!

Hey everyone,  I know there is a alot of illness in the family, but LONNIE and I need your prayers!!!!

Update on Georgie

Happy birthday to all!!! Just wanted to say that we went to see Georgie today and she seemed to be feeling pretty good. She is still in ICU but may get a room tomorrow evening. Still having some trouble keeping her vitals regulated. Hope every one is doing well. TMFI64. Lol

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Happy Birthday Rita! Happy Belated Birthday to Olivia and Emily. I am not able to post from my phone all of the sudden. Trying to figure out what happened. Love you all and we will see you soon.

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Happy birthday rita. I still have this bag for you from Ruth do u still want it?

Happy Birthday Rita, Hope it is a Great One.Love you.

Happy Birthday Skita!!   :)

Happy Birthday Rita!

Hang in there Alice! Wish we were close enough to visit! It's really an ordeal just for danny to go to the dr. He managed to go to church last Sunday but I am afraid he isn't going to feel like it tomorrow. He is having a terrible time with his sinuses. They are clotting off and when he gets the clots out it is tearing the tissue and pouring the blood. That's mostly thanks to the blood thinner. We were up most of the night either trying to stop the bleeding or clean it up. Daniel and Alice we are praying for you guys all the time! Love you guys!

Hi Everyone, Glad to hear everyone has power again. We continue to pray for Danny and the family believing God will turn these health problem around. We sure miss being able to come in and see everyone, Lorie, we pray you have a safe and enjoyable trip when you go to visit. Glad to hear Georgie is doing well and may get to come home soon.
We found out after the last ct scam that Alice has to have 2 or 3 more treatments. They found 2 nodules about 1 cm in size that the Dr. wants to continue treating. The Dr. wants to make sure there is nothing left to grow back once the chemo is stopped.

Please continue to pray for us.
Love and Prayers

Happy Birthday ladies

Tried to post yesterday but having phone problems. Hope you had a blessed day
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Happy birthday emily and Olivia! I would love to see Olivia and Kaiden! Hint hint Janet! I can't believe Kaiden is going to school, I bet there will be some stories there! It would be nice if all the little kids could get together while lorie is here with hers. These little guys need more cousin time. I know my kids wouldn't know what to do without their cousins. They have turned out to be really good friends:). Danny is not doing so good this week. He went to the dr yesterday, that alone is a big accomplishment. He is retaining fluid in his lungs and around his heart. Increased his lasix and added another fluid pill. Changed some other stuff to see if that would make him feel better. We get up when tanner goes to work and he feels like sitting in the chair all day. Doesn't lay down any, so by the end of the day around 10 he hopes to sleep. Jacob mows the yard and takes care of his garden, we are enjoying daily cucumbers and an occasional tomato! We are getting anxious to watch the Olympics! Since danny sits in front of the tv, we have watched everything but have discovered there isn't a lot to watch either! So the next three weeks should be good. It's really interesting to hear their stories. I talked to Goldie and Georgia ia doing great. Hoping to move to a regular room this evening or tomorrow. She is still pretty short of breath and on high doses of oxygen, but feeling decent!

Happy Birthday ladies

Best birthday wishes to Emily and Olivia :)
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Hey everyone, it is storming here and I thought I would catch up on the blog incase we lose power for another week.  I don't think it is going to be that bad though.  Aunties, you all looked so pretty in the pictures.  Loved the new hair:)  Mason is growing so fast and I love the picture where he is stretching.  Keep the pictures coming.  Timmy, Happy belated Birthday.  Hope you had a good one.  Marcia, It was good to see you the other day...nice to see a familiar face.  How is Alice feeling these days?  I didn't see a recent update on the blog and I am behind.  Lorie, We are looking forward to seeing you and the girls.  I have Lonnie's cell this time so I can track him down, or as Kaiden would say, "Uncle Lonnie lives at the Tractor Place."  Looks like Marleigh inherited her mommy's beautiful hair...I am so jealous of those curls.  Trish, I think Tanner must be missing Emily by the recent fb post.  She will never let him live that down.  Danny, hope you are felling better today and I love you:)

Happy Birthday Emily & Olivia!    

My little ones went to Nana's to spend the night after going through withdrawals while she was gone.  They ate all kinds of good garden food and came home spoiled. Sorry Mom, but it is true:)  A couple of weeks ago they got to take swimming lessons and I was amazed at how much they learned in only a week.  They loved it of course.  We are slowly preparing ourselves to head back to school around here.  Kaiden will go to prek at the Christian School and Olivia and I will go to Meadow Bridge, but we will not be in the same building.  (Maybe I'll get to have lunch with Addy) It will definitely be a huge adjustment for everyone. Well, I guess I should post more often so that I don't have to write so much all at once.  Love you all.  Miss you too!         

Happy 54th, Tim.  Hope it is a happy one.

Happy Birthday Timmy , hope you have a blessed day and enjoy it. Love you.

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Hey everybody! It's Addy. This is how my husband stakes his tomatoes! Just had to share.
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My visit with Mason and the kids

 

 

 

Mommy and daddy's friend and neighbor Lollie Workman, died last night.


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Georgia is out of surgery and doing good!  They say the next 24h are critical though.

Happy Birthday Helen, you can never have too many wishes.

Happy Birthday Helen!!  I love the pics, the cake looks yummy :)

Happy Birthday Helen

Happy Birthday to Helen!

Hello

We love the pictures of Mason. We really enjoyed all the aunties coming for a visit. I hve the "before" pictures of the ladies but Rita threatened me in case I put them on the blog. The girls and I will be coming to Lonnie's Aug 6-10th in case anyone wants to contact and see us.We are praying for Danny and Alice and for the whole family. We love all of you. Please keep mom and my girls in your prayers as we go through this very trying time.Wish we were closer to everyone:)
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Georgie

Just wanted to let everyone know that Georgie has to have open heart surgery on Tuesday to have a valve replaced. It's 95% blocked and she is short one valve due to a birth defect. Keep her and the family in your prayers.

7 pictures for you

These are a few pics we took on our trip to see Vonda. We went to
church with her on Sunday. In the pic of Teresa and Ruth, you can see
they are trying out a new hair sytle. What do you think of Ruth's
straight hair? Doesn't it make her look, oh...say....10 yrs younger??
And what about Shirley Temple? Doesn't that make Teresa look 10
years younger too? And what about Vonda? Doesn't her hair look nice?
Her hairdresser is awesome, wouldn't you say?

You have been sent 7 pictures.


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Mason has a wonderful, beautiful smile!!!

Another day in the nursing home:)

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Happy Birthday Marchia , Hope you have manny more

Happy Birthday Marcia!!Hope it is a great one :)

Hey everyone!  We are enjoying POWER and all the comforts of home.  13 days was way too long.  Sunday the power went out again but only for a few hours this time.  Danny is breathing much better after his stay in the hospital.  Cough seems under control for the time being and his appetite is getting better.  He seems to just want sweets, so sweets is what he gets.  Neighbors have been great.  The day we came home 2 different people had taken laundry and done it.  People are picking up prescriptions, groceries, gas for generators!  Everyone has been great.  Steve practically worked on everyones generators while the power was out.  I told him I was pretty sure he could hang out a shingle and make a good living.  Tanner is working with a lawn service and usually doesn't get home til dark  Jacob has put out a little garden this year and we have corn, potatoes, cucumbers, tomatoes, lettuce, pumpkins and 1 squash plant!  But of course none if it is ready:(  Emily and Zac are still working at the camp in charleston for underprivelaged kids.  Wont move to Morgantown til the end of the month. 
Danny has good days and bad so continue to remember him in your prayers,
love you guys,
Trish

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Monica~  As Matthew and Kaiden call it, "Nasty ol Ryans" lol 
Mom~ Hello...Cracker Barrel deep fried Okra!  You have two grandkids that love it:)  Trish~  Power back yet?