Where I Am...

...at this point in my life:

I've had both hips replaced. I've had x-rays and MRIs on so many body parts it's ridiculous. I have endless pain. Arthritis. Bursitis. Neuropathy. My back. My legs. What doesn't hurt on and in my body? Doesn't work. Teeheehee. BUT I PLOD ON.

MSH (My Sweet Hubby) was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease two years ago and voluntarily gave up driving. (TLC and I were truly, TRULY proud of this decision. No one wants to give up the freedom they have when they can get in a vehicle and go anywhere they want. Has he regretted his decision? WEEKLY. Bless his heart. I just say: NOPE. You can't go back now.) He works hard to stay as healthy as possible. I admire his determination more each day.

I've become Grammy Nanny Uber Driver Extraordinaire. 

And to catch up on The Other Peeps I adore:

LL is now simply Leighton. She's 11. 5th grade. A beautiful girl who is a fabulous artiste and is having fun learning golf. Belle (she's 7 so she no longer needs to be Baby Belle!) is a hoot. Also beautiful with the cutest glasses you've ever seen. Full of energy and TONS o' FUN. She's begun to learn and play volleyball. Saturday mornings are now devoted to her games.

Back to moi:

I love our church more and more each week. I have amazing friends that have been in my life since I was 11! I keep in touch with precious college friends and MISS with all of my heart the friends I had for decades in the town MSH and I considered our forever "hometown."

I plan to attempt to keep up with this blog! TLC is BUSY beyond belief. I intend to coerce her into doing a blog at least once a month. We'll see how that goes...winky wink.

I pray for America. Tough, TOUGH stuff going on. 

God bless each of you and God bless His World with PEACE.

Hope y'all have a wonderful weekend...wherever in this World you are...

TTFN!

ELC

We. Are. Still. Here.

Yep. It's been years. Three nearly. But ELC has plans to begin. Again. With new posts. New pictures. New fabulous tips. Confessions. Useless information. Etc.

Standby, Dearest Friends... 

oops...

So I was going to do a post as soon as November started. Now it’s the 11th? Sheesh. I attempted at least twice to write my FABULOUS thoughts down. (Winky wink.) Something has happened to distract and deter me each time. Clearly.

TLC and I have days that simply won’t slow down. They ZOOM by. Speaking of Zoom: Every Monday morning I Zoom with 8-11 of the most AMAZING women. It’s a group of friends that have known each other for many years. They attend the Sunday School class My Sweet Hubby (aka MSH) and I have been going to for a little over a year. 

They are a small group (BUT all the women in our class have always been invited) who have met for YEARS and YEARS every Monday morning at a Corner Bakery close to me for breakfast. I was going to start going after my hip replacement in January. When I could drive. Then, of course, along came (Insert Jaws theme here...)...The Lockdown in March. Monday Breakfast Group=OVER.

After our Precious Class President figured out how to Zoom on Saturdays so we could stay in touch and continue to learn about God and Jesus, she also suggested this small group of friends could substitute Zooming for in-person gathering. 

They invited me to join them about ten weeks ago and they have all given me such JOY! I’m the youngest. At 66. Three are in their 70s. The rest in their 80s. Y’all. They are the CUTEST. Funniest. Smartest. Wisest women/people. I do everything in my power not to miss these important chances to CONNECT with them!

MSH and I go to in-person church now. We’ve missed two Sundays in the past nine. Being there in the church builds our faith like never before!

We all so desperately need to get our lives back. With the lessons we’ve learned! And with the determination to REMEMBER said lessons. Right?

Hope each of y’all—wherever in this World you are—are healthy! Happy! Hopeful!

(TLC will be posting soon...if she can remember...)

Airhugs!

ELC

A Few Favourites

So, I didn't make those gluten-free cinnamon rolls last weekend. LOL. I did, however, make the most delicious peanut butter cookies. Y'all. They are naturally GF and as easy as can be. You need to immediately click on THIS LINK and make these Salted Peanut Butter Cookies. I think during Christmas, I'll add Hershey's Kisses. These will be the new and improved Peanut Butter Blossoms. OMG.

Yesterday, I had lunch with ELC and My Sweet Dad. They make the best sandwiches and bowls of fruit. I swear, food just tastes better at their house. Afterwards, ELC and I headed to "her" Target. I had a return. Of course we ended up shopping. The Dollar Spot has the most precious Christmas goodies out. We scored adorable tea towels and jewelry organizers. The Universal Thread jeans were also on sale. They are my absolute favourite. I grabbed one pair with ELC and ended up ordering THIS PAIR in black when I got home. I picked up that pair today. FIFTEEN DOLLARS. They are yummy! ADD TO CART.

I have been devouring books lately. I've been on a big Colleen Hoover kick. (ELC, you will not like these books. Just skip this part.) Regretting You was the last one I read. I also loved November 9. I'm also a huge Taylor Jenkins Reid (Daisy Jones & The Six) and Elin Hilderbrand fan. I just finished the first two books from Elin's "Paradise" series and will download the last one ASAP. Earlier this year, I read 

The Happily Ever After Playlist. I absolutely adored it. Go ahead and add all of these to your cart, too, if you love to read! I did recommend The School of Essential Ingredients to ELC. It's delightful, and ELC has truly enjoyed it. It's a quick read and definitely one you should add to your "to be read" list for this fall/winter. It's just cozy.

THIS is my current favourite coffee creamer. It is creamy and not overly "nog-y." I am seriously considering ordering as much as I can to last me throughout the year. It's a "limited edition flavor" and won't last long. For those on the BLUE WW plan, it's one point for four tablespoons.

Tomorrow is Belle's "Costume Parade" at her preschool. She is so excited. I'll share pictures next week. Though Halloween will be a bit different this year, we are still equally jazzed about celebrating. There will be lots of candy and laughs with our friends. 2020 is virtually a dumpster fire, but I refuse to let it steal all of our joy,

It's been absolutely COLD here in our part of Texas this week. I LOVE LOVE LOVE it. I'm headed off to snuggle under my five blankets and catch up on Real Housewives. Happy Friday Eve Eve, friends!