In memory

I looked back in time
I saw my mother and father putting up the Christmas tree.
Underneath the large branches were so many toys
Some for my brothers..some for me.
The excitement is so powerful
Theres a walking doll, "Rita " how I wanted her.
How wonderful Santa is to give it to me.
I know how bad I have been at times
Not agreeing with my mother and hating to do dishes
Playing my loving father like a violen to get my way
Harrassing my older brothers behind
my parents back!!
BUT...Santa still gave me the desire's of my heart!
The joy of seeing us all together again
is so overwhelming
I loved my parents so..and miss them more as I get older.
All traditions, and receipes, and words and sayings and looks and traits,
All began there..at my parents home.
I cry often, and love to sleep
So I can be, once again, with them
I look back at mom's  life, and wonder how she felt
when she reached my age
When she saw the wrinkles around her mouth
The grey hair in abundance, and her
patience worn thin
My father being teased,
for driving like and old fart!
getting a little silly over a blackberry brandy
And, always just PUTTING up with
all my shinaningans

How did my father love us soo much
After all, we weren't his children..
At least not biologically
Oh!  BUT he DID!
No one would have ever known  he was my stepdad
The love and kindness he showed us was like
The  love of God for his children
I guess it just all go's together
Father, children, love, forgiveness
And knowing we will all see each other
someday.
Do you think we can relate to Our heavenly father
Such a far better Santa Claus, then we have ever known
Always giving us good gifts
Even when we don't deserve them
I want to acknowledge my family here and in heaven
And my fathers...the one who loved me unconditional
and the one who gave his life for me , so that I could live !!!
My mother who worked her hands off at a check out
till all hours of the nite
So we would never be deprived
And my God, "Jesus"
Who gave his life for me even when I was dead in sin.
Thank you for my past and my future
For my memories, and my anticipations .
I am blessed

Visit with mom

I love to stop and see mom..she is filled with love for everyone and is filled with such wisdom..

Her friends are always with her..they talk about days gone by and can never remember what they just ate !!

(mom, Marilyn, Maria & Helen)

Love you Mom...you are  a GREAT mom and mother-in-law!!

Little trip to Crown Point

Did you hear of the bridge that went from Crown Point NY to Vermont was blown up??

Well Beau and I took an overnighter, up to Schroon Lake, (by way of China =).

We drove up to Crown Point first...wow,.. was not able to get close to the bridge, but, my new camera did the trick..

They actually blew it up over the lake, then dredged it all out.... what an amazing job !!!

Took some picture of the area, too cute..

Driving along Lake Champlain, approaching Bulwagga Bay @ Port Henry NY

This must be living...

On a sad note...stopped to see my friend " Sue Carpenter's" resting place

 Iwill always miss her dearly..

Drove back home in a snow storm, just in time for the " NEW YEAR"

I wish I knew what years will hold

as time goes by and we grow old

One thing for sure

Each day is numbered

To live with zest

Sure...NOT..to slumber

Still working and spending !! -(....

Loving the little ones

Engraved in my life =)

Praying for for peace, and an end to all strife

Learning and growing, in all that we do

Hoping and believing

Our dreams will come true xxoo

Happy Blessed New Year

The "Husseys"