What do you do with over 2000 photographs?

Do you stash them in a drawer?

Are they crammed in a box?

Are they just staying in their package on a shelf?

My dad loves to look at his photographs and to reminisce of days long ago. He loves to share his many memories of each one as he pulls them out with anyone who will sit and visit. Family is very important to him, and he has made me realize over the years how important we are to each other in our family.

In recent posts I had mentioned my dad's health. During my visit in July when dad was having several doctor's appointments, my brother and I tackled a large task that my dad really enjoyed watching us labor over. We took one of his chest-of-drawers (full of photographs) and ended up with several stacks of like photographs from many past events.

Then we lovingly placed each one into a safe, protective album...six albums to be exact.

Dad is so proud to have his albums where he can flip through pages and pages of photographs.
We were so happy to see our end result and a smiling dad.

Are we through? You must be kidding!!!! Until the next visit..........................

My anniversary gift...love ya babe!!!

My dad...........is really doing good. His surgery went well and

his healing is progressing nicely. We are so thankful.

To all my friends...I thank you for your prayers and concerns.

I've gone home for a few days. Dad is having

carotid artery surgery on Thursday.

We are encouraged that all will be well.

I've relaxed most of the day and simply enjoyed being alone. On the saturday mornings when hubby golfs, being alone is a great joy of mine. I do exactly what I want to do. If the phone rings, I may answer or I may not. (sorry friends). I like to read, watch movies, or nap on these mornings. Times like these make me more aware of my becoming more selfish with my time.
I've spent more time reflecting on life.

Family is important to me, and being so far away from my extended family sometimes consumes my every thought...just as it has these past 3 weeks.

Pa is my dad, daddy, father, friend, co-worker, etc. He has taught me how to be independent, responsibility, and the meaning of helping others. He is very thoughtful. He is 83 years old but very young at heart. He is my dad.

God blesses in many ways; some of which I have experienced recently. Realizing now that His plan was already in action before I knew makes my love for Him greater. He loves us unconditionally and wishes us His best.

Long story short...Found a terrific flight ticket home ($78), Dad fell 2 days prior to visit, ER, CAT, GP, MRI, NEURO, CTA, CARDIO, HT monitor, NEURO, ECHO, VASCULAR surgeon, ANGIOGRAM (next week), and possibly surgery the next.

I was blessed to be with my dad through most of this health process. I am blessed to have a mother, sister and brother who keep me well informed. I am blessed to have a husband who takes care of me and my emotional needs and encourages me to go home anytime.

I am blessed.

please, oh please...

another day

wondering

life's direction

GOD'S WILL or our will

search to discern

HIS WILL

acknowledge HIM

remain true

express faithfully

those who read this...are you?

so many times i try to manage my life without any help from my heavenly father. knowing full well that with Him everything is purposed within His plan for me, i still continue to stumble in my search for spiritual maturity. He is so good and loves His children...unconditionally.

i have been reminded of His grace and love, brought to my knees before Him (again), and laid guilt of a personal nature at His feet. He continually receives my sin and picks me up before Him as a washed, clean child.

i am so blessed beyond measure.