We arrived in Arkansas quite safely with praise to God for safe travels. We stopped first at Barling (near Fort Smith) at the restaurant our daughter and son-in-law own to drop off presents for our granddaughter's shower in Wisconsin. I wasn't going to attend, as I had Dr. appts. on Monday. We had a wonderful breakfast thanks to our son-in-law, Darrell. If you get over that way, be sure to stop at Bob and Wanda's Wagon Wheel Restaurant. Amazing menu and meals.
The day after we arrived, we had to go to the clinic to give blood for our annual physicals. Then it was the normal daily shopping and chores - as well as driving around and noticing the many, many changes that we saw since last year. We were amazed at the expansion of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville - it is enormous. We then went to our grandson's to see our beautiful great granddaughters, Kinley ans Kenzie. Our grandson just bought his first home and of course, we had to check it out. A great place in the country for the girls to live, play, and be a part of creation.
Saturday was a family day with our two daughters, just hanging out and catching up on the past when they were kids - things I was totally surprised that they had remembered. We were making memories that I never even realized. We also celebrated the birthdays of the guys whose birthdays are all within 2 weeks of each other, with a Golden Corral pig out!!! My favorite food there is the jalapeno cornbread, fresh from the oven. We had a fantastic waitress who took care of our every need.
Sunday was back in our home church Prairie Grove Christian Church - it was like we had never left. I love the people there and the warm and fuzzy feeling of being home, and of course, Pastor Vance Eubanks and his great words for us.
This past week was doctor appts - 3 of hem for me, one for Fred, with perfect results. So far so good - we are good for another year at least. The rest of the week we drove around, visited friends, and just relaxed in our daughter's beautiful yard and watched the deer, squirrels, and all of the birds..
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| one baby |
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| two babies |
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| and Mama |
Friday night we went to a Gospel singing at a small country church. It was wonderful - all of the old time country HMS, and even some new and original ones. A friend of ours plays the guitar ans sings with the group - it was such a blessed and special evening. Don't know if you can play this video or not -
country church singing
Today after our church service and stopping at the pharmacy to drop off new Rx's, we proceeded to can tomato soup. Wei wanted to do it yesterday, but did not get the canning tomatoes in time, so we have to do it toady because the tomatoes are here and ready Years ago I used to can this soup, and often add dumplings, dried, canned, leftover, or fresh veggies, or even cheese to it for a warm luncheon on cool days. Our daughter and her husband love it so much that she wanted to do some. It has been years since I canned, but oh, the memories it brought back, the preparation, the cooking, the canning, the wonderful smells and the sweet musicial sound of the jars sealing!! We will love it it this winter when it may be cooler in S Texas.
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| cooked down and ready to can |
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| first batch done
Being in our home church is so comforting - Vance's sermons are so uplifting and easy to follow. One small word, phrase, or a special moment with someone can change lives. God uses words to create trust but it can also destroy it. The tongue has so much power. It can bring life or death. Regardless of the old saying about sticks and stones, words CAN hurt you. It is not what you say, but often how you say it. We have freedom of speech because we are Americans, but we are Christians first. By using this freedom we can also bring life or death to someone. Creation came into being because of the word of God - He spoke it into existence. What comes out of your mouth shows what is your heart. Actions are important, but we set the tone of our lives through our words. Use your words wisely this week, think before you speak, and while speaking make someone happy.
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