2018, Inspiration for Christians

02.23.18 Billy Graham’s New Home, by Franklin Graham

Franklin Graham: "The man the world knew as Billy Graham was always 'Daddy' to me." Franklin Graham wrote this op-ed piece which ran on USAToday.com on February 21, 2018. My father never gave up on me, even when I caused him pain. He lived like the Gospel he preached—a message he repeated till his last… Continue reading 02.23.18 Billy Graham’s New Home, by Franklin Graham

2018

2.22.18 Cataract surgery – Roy’s new eye doctor – an eye opening experience

Thursday, February 22, 2018 - Roy had cataract surgery on his right eye on December 12 of last year (about 3 months ago).  Our family eye doctor did the surgery.  Our family has been patients of his for decades.  My mom, my sister, brother in law all went or still go to him.  He did… Continue reading 2.22.18 Cataract surgery – Roy’s new eye doctor – an eye opening experience

2018, Inspiration for Christians

02.21.18 Daddy is Home by Anne Graham Lotz

DADDY IS HOME February 21, 2018 STATEMENT by ANNE GRAHAM LOTZ Regarding the death of her father, Billy Graham My Father’s legacy is one that encompasses the world…and engulfs my own life. When I think of him, I don’t think of Billy Graham, the public figure. I think of my Daddy. The one who was… Continue reading 02.21.18 Daddy is Home by Anne Graham Lotz

2018, Home in Amite

02.19.18 Redoing Plumbing Pipes – How Fun!!!

Tuesday, February 19, 2018 - Roy took on some work in our yard this past week.  When we first built the house we planted three rose bushes in front of the concrete opening to the septic tank.  They've grown large and would make accessing the opening very prickly.  I cut the bushes back a good… Continue reading 02.19.18 Redoing Plumbing Pipes – How Fun!!!

2018, Treasured Photos

02.18.18 Treasured Photos over 25 years old from Trinity Baptist

Monday, February 19, 2018 - Okay Trinity folks current and past!  I've collected these photos over the years for different reasons.  They are at least 25 years old, some are much much older.  I hope that anyone who wants one will be able to get it from here.  Just right click on the photo and… Continue reading 02.18.18 Treasured Photos over 25 years old from Trinity Baptist

2018, Home in Hammond

02.18.18 Trip to Tennessee to see knee doctor, our precious grandchildren and local doctor visits

Sunday, February 18, 2018 - Monday we left very early in the morning and drove  over 7 hours to get to Cordova, Tennessee and 7 hours to come back to Louisiana in the same day.  Roy's idea, not mine!  He handles driving that much really well.  That's my man!  Our orthopedic doctor here in Louisiana… Continue reading 02.18.18 Trip to Tennessee to see knee doctor, our precious grandchildren and local doctor visits

2018

02.10.18 A – Weekend with Madisyn – Hammond Mardi Gras Parade, Valentine Box creation, going to church, hammock swinging, ice cream tradition

Saturday, February 10, 2018 - Writing my blog posts has gotten harder and harder so when I have a spurt of words just tumbling out onto a blank page I let it all out.  Since the original blog post was very very long I decided to divide it into parts.  Organization of just about anything… Continue reading 02.10.18 A – Weekend with Madisyn – Hammond Mardi Gras Parade, Valentine Box creation, going to church, hammock swinging, ice cream tradition

2018

02.10.18 B – We lost a sweet lady this week but God Welcomed Her Home!

Saturday, February 1o, 2018 B - A dear sweet loving lady at our church died this week, at the age of 96.  We know her as Ms. Emily.  Her full name is Emily Bankston Wall.   I cried when I got the email from our church about her death.  I cried when I went to the… Continue reading 02.10.18 B – We lost a sweet lady this week but God Welcomed Her Home!

2018, Dementia

02.09.18 Dora and the Explorers – STILAD – You’re Loved One is Changing. The Question is, are you? by Rick Phelps

Rick Phelps, founder of Memory People on Facebook published the following article this week.  Remember, when reading it, that he has had Early Onset Alzheimer's since 2011.  His point of view is very valuable for caregivers to hear and learn from.  You’re loved one is changing. The question is, are you? I have often said… Continue reading 02.09.18 Dora and the Explorers – STILAD – You’re Loved One is Changing. The Question is, are you? by Rick Phelps

2018, Dementia

02.05.18 Dora and the Explorers – STILAD – Devoted Son Finds A Clever Way To Help His Dad Battle Alzheimer’s originally published 02.23.17

Monday, February 5, 2018 - When I saw the neurologist last she put me on the lowest dose of Galamantine, a dementia medicine.  It is not making me lightheaded, just a tiny bit, but not like the others started doing.  It does seem to be helping a little with remembering what things are called.  I'll… Continue reading 02.05.18 Dora and the Explorers – STILAD – Devoted Son Finds A Clever Way To Help His Dad Battle Alzheimer’s originally published 02.23.17