[LadyX]

Thank you, Libertina - getting stronger every day, and working with the exercise ball in both hands.

Now - if I could only get 'Fetch' and 'Heel' right...:)) LOL

You should know better than to encourage me, Aqua and jw!
I showed unusual restraint in not saying how that time by the lake was a "He leadeth me beside the still waters" ones, filling me with rest and peace and joy after some difficult years.

Had a hammock down the hill where I could view it all between laboring to maintain it and the numerous flower bed areas. Even took a section right beside the lake about 9'x12' - scarred the good earth, and strewed many dozens of zinnia seeds of every size harvested from the first year, and had shapes and heights and colors that provided a riot of beauty!

The next owner denuded the shore of brush and 'manicured' it - a sacrilege - chopped down my trees where the hammock swayed and put in a tacky above-ground pool.

How inviting is that for all the mother fowl (ducks and geese) who used to nest there, and schooled their tiny ones in perfect line obedience and how to find seeds and bugs??

Have my photographs, though, and all those precious sights and moments.... I replay them often, with thanks.

[SpookBrat]

I love your stories. I bet you are a wonderful grandma. I bet you have a great lap to sit on for story time. LOL I always like reading your posts.

[Dubya]

Mr. Smith was terribly overweight, so his doctor placed him
on a strict diet.

"I want you to eat regularly for 2 days, then skip a day,
and repeat this procedure for 2 weeks. The next time I see
you, you'll have lost at least 5 pounds," his doctor
promised.

When Mr. Smith returned he shocked the doctor by having lost
nearly 20 pounds.

"Why, that's amazing!" the doctor said, "Did you follow my
instructions?"

Mr. Smith nodded. "I'll tell you though, I thought I was
going to drop dead that 3rd day."

"Why, from hunger?" asked the doctor.

"No, from skipping."

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Did you know God is giving you instructions?

I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou
shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye. Be ye not as the
horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding: whose
mouth must be held in with bit and bridle, lest they come
near unto thee.

Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in
the LORD, mercy shall compass him about. Be glad in the
LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye
that are upright in heart. -Psalms 32:8

[jwfiv]

We may know better, but you'll be getting plenty of encouragement anyway...the picture you paint of your lakeside retreat is quite lovely...a special place in your memory comort us, too...ain't that wonderful?

Whatta life.

Good night, LadyM...I hope you may rest easy and dream sweetly.

[Aquamarine]

Beautiful memories Lady....thanks! As I read about your memories it brings back a few good memories of my own.

[Libertina]

LadyX, it is often a mistake to go back and visit our old homes... (this from experience)But glad to hear you are healing and exercising :) Spookbrat, your post was very touching and I will include your nephew in my prayers. I have also "adopted" a navy man and airforce person through The Presidential Prayer Team to pray for every day, and one more will be merrier! :) Take care now.
God Bless our dear
military men and women