Wednesday Musings

Facebook is still very political, so I search for funny things to post and don't take sides very often. It seems if I make a point, my sister gives me an argument. I have noticed others can say what they want, but not me. So I try to mind my manners and not get caught up in the political squables. I was hungry for biscuits this morning, so I made some. I don't have a flour bowl as some of the old timey southern women do. I used a biscuit mix today. I even used sweet milk since I was out of buttermilk. I really couldn't taste any difference. They were good. I just put the mix into a bown and poured what I thought was enough milk. There is not too much of a mess on the counter either. I have rolled them out between two sheets of waxed paper, but haven't had to do that in a while. I must say they hit the spot, and were actually quite good. I also made pumpkin muffins this morning. They were good as well. Since being in Myrtle Beach, I have read the Bible through once again, and have started through another time. What helps, I found Alexander Scourby on You Tube, who reads the Bible one book at a time. I have listened to him while making masks and lately making aprons. So far, I have made an apron for my grandson and my son to be given at Christmas time. Then I maded 3 for my younger daughter in WV, a granddaughter in WV, and a granddaughter here in Myrtle Beach. Those 5 aprons were in kits that my daughter Anita purchased. They were very nice, and had reversible patterns. That made them heavier. I also cut an apron from a pattern I had. I had some cute material of pictures of flip-flops. My grandson's wife came over and offered to buy it. haha I told her I wasn't selling any as I was getting ready for Christmas So guess what she is getting from me? I have enjoyed my days here. I grieve, but it is not debilitating. Thank the Lord for that. I am calling it a day. God bless.

I finally found my blog by accident. It has been a long time since I posted. A lot has happened. To catch up, my dad died Aug. 5, 2017. Bill was in the hospital on January 1, 2019. Somehow, I developed cellulitis in my left foot, and was almost ceptic when I went to the hospital a couple of days after hubby came home. I was in the hospital in my city and he went to the university hospital about 80 miles away. After we both got home, I was able to walk after 3 months, and drive the car. He had a TAVR in April and did well. At his week check up, the doctors said it was working perfectly. During those few weeks, I was able to take him for rides. We would drive to our river park, the historic section of town then home. He enjoyed our nightly rides. About a couple of weeks after, he fell while I had taken my daughter to the store. He would not go get checked out, and he had been through so much, I didn't have the heart to force him. He began having difficulty breathing. On May 29, 2019, he died in the bathroom. It was the most devasting day of my life. I miss him so much. His funeral was June 1, 2019, and my oldest daughter encouraged me to go to Myrtle Beach to stay with her. The first year, I had periods of deep depression. I panicked when I knew I was going to be alone. It took a year to finally say his name without breaking down. I have been able to listen to our CD. Hearing his voice comforts me. I always enjoyed hearing him sing. I finally can enjoy Myrtle Beach, and Covid-19 occurred. I spent all summer in quaranteen. I went to a beach house with my son for a couple of months. I enjoyed an ocean view. Two of my great-granddaughters stayed a couple of weeks. I went to the beach with them in April. I enjoyed my time at the ocean. On May 30, I came back to my daughter's house and began making masks. I made 127 of them. I have began playing piano at our church. The regular player had to take a medical leave. I feel as if I am in my element, but I won't mind when the regular player returns. I have been told it will be quite a while. So I think I have a few months of helping out. I am currently sewing aprons for Christmas presents. So I will be filling my days with sewing, and I listen to You Tube to learn Jazz rifts and styles. With visits from my great grandchildren, sewing, practicing music, my days will be full. For that I am grateful.