By , on May 27th, 2013

Time Spent Together

Grandpa holding Ellynne, my daughter, about 21 years ago

Last week was a busy one. My dear grandpa passed away on May 9 and was buried the following Tuesday.

My great grandma, my grandpa; holding me, and my mom

Sadly, he passed away on my parents 44th wedding anniversary. My mom tells the story of how she couldn’t stop shaking, from nerves, just before Grandpa walked …Read More

By , on February 19th, 2013

Bed & Breakfast Stay Giveaway

So much time has lapsed since I last posted! Thank you all so much for letting Maisy’s help you with all of your holiday dessert and gift-giving needs. As a special thanks, I have a fun give away for you!

I have, in my hot little hands, a gift certificate for a one-night stay for two at the Cottonwood Inn, a lovely little bed and breakfast in …Read More

By , on December 1st, 2011

Turkey with all the Fixin’s

We had a special guest at our Thanksgiving table. My grandpa! He’ll be 90 years old in March. He lives in a retirement village near us, but we fail miserably to visit like we should. Spending the afternoon with him last Thursday made me so aware of this.

My mom and dad brought him. The younger kids were epecially excited for our Thanksgiving “party” and scurried to the door to …Read More