3/5 Family Visit

William and his family, and Nancy and her friend Gary, came to visit. Adam and Cynthia were the perfect host and hostess. Enjoyed them all, but missed Daniel and his family and Keith.

High Tech Game Time

Gary explaining the game on his ipod to Phillip - Phillip playing with deep concentration. He is so good with all the electronic games.

? What's in the cup

Trying to see what Aunt Nancy has that Sara does not!

Aunt "Sissy" reading to Sara

Sara loves her Aunt Sissy and Uncle Adam. She really likes it when Cynthia reads books with her.

Everyone wants Jamie

Aunt Cynthia, Aunt Nancy, and Grandma all wanted Jamie, of course, but he was most contented with his mom!

Couldn't resist

Love this picture of Phillip concentrating on his game and Gary concentrating on his coloring for Sara.

Play time

The "kids" enjoyed playing games. It was fun to watch them.

Feeling loved

OK, when I was given the Barnes Junction Branch, South Boston Branch pillowcases by members of the branch as a farewell gift, I had every intention of having them framed to hang. As in a lot of other things, I kept putting it off and have not done it. When I saw Annette last week and mentioned it, she told me to not do that - to use them and enjoy them. I decided she was right (she usually is) and pulled them out as soon as I returned home. That was such good counsel, because I smile several times a day as I notice them and immediately feel loved by all the members of the South Boston Branch. Just looking at them warms my heart and fills me with pure joy. I have so many wonderful friends in the branch and will always treasure my memories of each and every one. In today's world of conflict, doubt, and troubled times, what a delight that something so simple can bring so much comfort and peace!

These are a few of my favorite things

As most of you know, when I moved from six rooms to two, I got rid of a lot of "stuff". However, as the song states, I had to keep a "few of my favorite things". As stated, the pillowcases make me fill loved. The three bears all have special meaning to me. On the left is the bear Nancy Leigh gave me years ago when everyone left home and moved on so that I would not be alone; I had a teddy bear to hold and cuddle. That was a thoughtful thing to do and I truly appreciated it. In the middle is the bear Bobbie Suniga gave me when I was in Halifax Regional Hospital feeling very lonely and super tired of being sick. I was really down and she came in with her smile, her love, an angel stone, and the adorable, soft teddy bear. What a uplift that was! And last, but not least, is my Misty Bear - from Canada after Marion and I had toured Niagara Falls and ridden the Maid of the Mist boat. Another fantastic memory. As the commercial says: PRICELESS

Autumn Glory

The drive to and from North Carolina was most beautiful. These pictures do not do the scenery of autumn colors justice, but it was fantastic. We truly live in a glorious world!

Newest Grandson (for a while)

I got to enjoy special time with Jamie last weekend. He is just precious!

William's family

On the way back from Duke, I stopped and spent a couple of nights with William and Elisa and family. That was quite a treat for me.

Updated photos of William and family

William and Elisa. I like to tease them about being a "mini van" family now!

Beautiful view

View of one of the dogwood trees taken from my old bedroom. The whole area was, and still is, beautiful in my opinion.

Brick Divider

Front and back of the brick divider separating the living room and dining/kitchen area. I personally still do not like it.

Inside my old home

Oh, it looks so good. They have moved the commode and put in a new sink in the main bathroom; they did not change the bath in the master bedroom.

The french doors that use to be in the dining room now cover the washer/dryer space and they have completely redone the kitchen. Boy, would I have loved to have had all that counter space!

White Oak Drive landscaping

They have removed the tree stumps, moved the storage shed (which looks much better and hides some of the growth) and cut down the old locust in the back and beside the drive. Everything looks so good and two of the stray cats are still there. The lady next door is feeding them. Yeah!

Oh, they have also painted the carport floor and added central heat and air.

My Old House

Had the opportunity to go by and see my old home. It really looks nice and I am thankful to see it as I would liked to have been able to do myself. I hope someone purchases it soon and will grow to love the house and the area as much as I did.

South Boston Branch

Since I had an appointment for a checkup at Duke Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Clinic last week, I decided to go down to South Boston for a visit with dear friends on the way. Marion and I were able to "tour" the new branch building and it is very, very pretty. When the gentleman turned on the recessed lighting that will be behind the stand, I was in tears. What a blessing this building will be.

South Boston Branch

Exterior, large classroom and baptismal font of the new building. Everything is so very pretty.

Hope Diamond

My favorite exhibit at the National Museum of Natural History was the well guarded Hope Diamond. It is 45.52 carats and is surrounded by 16 white diamonds. The necklace chain contains 45 more white diamonds!

National Museum of Natural History

On October 18th, William, Elisa, Phillip, and Jamie came up to visit and we toured the National Museum of Natural History. I find it hard to believe that I failed to take my camera, so when I visited William and family last weekend, I got him to give me copies of his pictures.