Life’s Turns & Paths

Well, the Mama got her second cataract surgery behind her, ya-hoo!!

Mom waiting for cataract to be removed

This went off without a hitch, she was so glad to have all this done.  We were in & out of there in an hour 40 minutes!

We’ve had fun, well, at least I have, watching the little sparrows this winter.  I put up a feeder outside of our kitchen window…

Bird at the feeder

Also, they are so funny, taking baths in the puddles along side the road…

Bird Bath:)

They provide alot of entertainment for me…they really make me smile..

The next life turn we have is Jim, we recently had a visit with our friendly heart doctor, he really is friendly:0) & have discovered Jim needs heart bypass surgery.  So we are gearing up for that this week.  I’m so thankful for God who gives us what we need, when we need it…for us this week, what we need is His peace & courage…& He is supplying it for us.  His word says, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge Him & He will direct your path.”  Also,  “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”  So as we give all this to Him, He supplies the peace.  How grateful we are….

 

Life, All It’s Turns & Paths

I can’t believe that I have updated this since the 14th, oh my goodness(says the Gramma, with much *chagrin*)  We have been following the rising career of my grandson, Bryson, the jockey.  We have watched him on TV(the racing channel on Dish, at our daughter Allison’s house), went on-line to find out how he did in all of his races, and sent family to go watch him!  I think Jim will get to go watch him this Tuesday(wish I could go:(

Jim was helping Mom put her earrings in this morning(her hands still have a touch of neuropathy from the chemo she had last year).  Poor Mom, he had her ear stretched out like a bat wing!

Jim helping(well, yeah, okay, he was helping) the Mama!

Okay, Cathy you will appreciate this, here is a picture of Hilde(Tilbe) doing her imitation of “Garfield”

Tilbe the Pug doing her imitation of Garfield

The things that make my days really wonderful are always seeing God’s creation, be it mountains(my personal mountain, Mt Rainier), or animals, birds in the wild…On a really good day I see the mountain on the way home & then as I drive off the highway into Monte, on the off ramp, there is my friend, the hawk…He is so beautiful…Today on the way home from church, we saw him fly into the brush & go after some dinner.  He must have missed, cause he didn’t come up with anything.  I got a picture of him as he landed on the underside of the highway….Here, as I affectionately call him, is Hawkie…

My Friend, Hawkie!

I don’t think he likes his picture taken!  He is beautiful to look at..

We still are playing lots of Rummikub, what a fun game.  We need to have a game night soon & invite over some friends & have a tourney….:)

That’s it for today…love to the fam & friends!

 

My Grandson, the Jockey!

I am so EXcited!!!  I was able to attend my Grandson, Bryson’s first race as an apprentice jockey(they are called ” a bug “

Here he is as he came in 3rd in his first race…(he is #5)

My Grandson Bryson's First Race as an Apprentice Jockey!

He came in third & the trainer & owner were both very pleased with how he handled the horse.  I’ve got to tell you that as the “jockey’s Grandmother”, I was a little weak in the knees when he started, but once I saw him coming down the homestretch I was yellin’ along with all the other folks there!  It was so exciting!  His Mom & step-dad Mike were overcome with emotion too!  What an exciting day for all of us!

Here are some pictures from our day(we couldn’t take pictures of Bry on the horse or racing, it was against the track rules)…

The Proud Mama(Allison) & the Jockey! Bryson

We are all so proud that Bryson is living the dream that he has had & been working diligently toward.  God has gifted Bryson for this…

Mike & Bryson(Mike's so proud he's bustin' his buttons!)

And this blog wouldn’t be complete without Gramma & Bry together too…

The Gram & The Jockey!

Papa wanted to be there too, but was unable to because of work.  We called him as soon as we could with the results…oh my gosh, I think I busted his eardrum I was soooo excited!

Allison & I went again for Bry’s race today.  He had to go a mile(once around the track this time).  His horse was out like a shot & he was in the lead for probably the first half of the race, then his horse gave out(the owner said this horse has a tendency to make a great start but flake out late in the race), so Bry came in 6th place.  Tomorrow he rides his 3rd race…so the story will continue.

Here’s a picture of Allison in front of Portland Meadows..

Allison at Portland Meadows

 

A Date & A Day……..

Last night, my husband, Jim & I went to the Montesano football game.  It was destined to be a good game, with 3rd ranked Montesano & 4th ranked Forks.  Jim went to park by the school so that we could sit in the truck & watch the game from a warm spot, but the places where you could park & watch were all taken.  So we grabbed some dinner & headed the 3 blks to the school football field.  It was drizzling rain, but not bad, we took our stadium chairs & I wore many layers to keep warm.  It was Monte’s homecoming game.  At half time the drill team performed, in the middle of the field, which was all mud!  They were covered with mud when they were through!  I couldn’t believe they would lay down in the mud!   Monte went on to win the game 19 to 0…Go Monte!

Saturday Morning found my Mother in Law & I at the hairdresser’s.  Mom was getting a hair cut from Gail, who is a dear friend.  Mom tried a new “do” and we all decided she looks “wonderful”.  She is lookin’ mighty fine!

  

 

Here’s Gail with Mom

 

My Brothers

I have two brothers, that are not my flesh & blood brothers, but they should be!  I work with both of them, Kenny & Brad.  We have been working together for more than 20 + yrs, so I guess it would be only natural  they would seem like family.  Not to mention that their wives are counted as my best friends.

Today while at work,(both Kenny & Brad were out) I had occasion to call each of them with a question(more often then not that is the case).  They are both gracious to take the call, & not only do we end up talking about work, but almost always delve into “how is the family”, “how’s your day going?”  They make me feel “good”, like a little sister who is being watched over…Thank You Lord, for the brothers in my life….

I have shopping to do after work, & I rush through the Farmers’ Market; it is always so busy!  I love to shop there though, because the produce is great & the prices are too.