Dad 334: An Arm and a Prayer

(Praying! Enjoy Dad's post. ~ Tracy)

 

Derf Here! In the midst of three lousy days. Lucky for us, we're getting rain on the southern coast. Snow up to one foot in the north country. Ski slopes are open and the weather is cold enough to make snow. Hope the snow stays away from the coast for the next three months. What are the chances?

 

Survived a great Thanksgiving day. Had a very good meal and visit with all extended family. (Also a nice visit with a grandson Josh as he was home from college. Looking forward to his month off in three weeks.) Thanks, Glen & Deb!

 

Spouse seems to be doing okay – with the exception of her useless arm, which will not open up and is locked to her chest. Every day I pray for healing; she has not received it yet. I will still keep that in my prayers as I know it's possible. I'm reminded of the song, "I Know a Man Who Can." Please pray for a miracle. We thank you for your concern and prayers. Keep them coming!

 

Ready for winter but not really looking forward to it.

 

Soooo....

 

Until next time!

 

Toodle Pip!

 

Derf!

Say What???

Tomorrow is the last day of November; I just don't know how that happened. When I was younger, I always got a kick out of how people would say the year "flew by"— and now I am one of those people!

Time is a funny thing... So much has happened since our trip to Kelsey's wedding in early August, and yet it seems like we were out in the Midwest only yesterday.

In fact, it was only yesterday that one of my credit card numbers was used at a gas station in Indiana — but I really was in Maine all day. Fortunately my credit card company declined the charge. (A replacement card is on its way to me.)

So today's lesson is to be aware of where you are — and when. Especially since time flies!

A Book a Week Is What I Seek

I try to read a book a week on average, so I am happy to report that I just added the 52nd book to my "2016 Reading List" page!

I'll probably add at least three more to the list before the year is over.  I usually have several going at once, so it shouldn't be too difficult.

I enjoy keeping track of the books I've read.  It gives me a sense of accomplishment. It also makes me feel more studious than I really am — ha ha!

My advice for y'all today:  Read a book!  :)

Lew's Logbook: Christmas Lights

(Lew asked me about taking a picture, but it's sort of drizzly out at the moment.... I am a "fair weather" photographer.... Enjoy his post! ~ Tracy)

Last year I put 300 Christmas lights on the front of the house plus a lighted wreath on the front door.

This year I did the same but added another 150 lights.

I’m already planning to buy more lights after Christmas when they have the big sales.

I don’t know if I’m going to do 150 or 300 more next year.

I haven’t reached the Clark Griswold level yet, but I’m working on it.

Farewell, Florence

Florence Henderson passed away yesterday.

"The Brady Bunch" was one of the first TV shows that I remember watching as a kid. (Is there another fictional family that my generation knows better? I think not.)

Carol Brady was the matriarch of that TV family. Thank you, Florence, for portraying her so beautifully.

And now I feel like watching a Brady Bunch marathon. It seems like the right thing to do.

Dad 333: Happy Thanksgiving!

(Dad's post will serve as tomorrow's post, too. Happy Thanksgiving to all!  ~ Tracy)

Derf Here! Another enjoyable pre-winter day. A little cool; about 40 degrees.

A short, to-the-point writing today. Appreciated by everyone....

Have a happy, thankful, joyous Thanksgiving Day!

Enjoy your friends and relatives!

Don't forget to say thanks to our God!!

Until next time!

Toodle Pip!

Derf!

Punctuational Lament

Not that I am the expert but did you ever notice how people ignore punctuation on Facebook and sometimes in their text messages I just don't understand how anyone can understand anyone else anymore I'm not sure I'm just not sure   do you agree