Week One...

 Hello Everyone!!!

I have missed you all and I am happy to be back blogging and catching up with my dearest friends. 

The past 3 weeks have been BusY and when I say busy, I mean really busy.  

First of all....the Nursery dinner was a huge success.  The venue was very pretty and I do believe that all 52 guest enjoyed the evening as well as the amazing meal that we had.  

The Venue...  "The Grove"

We really enjoyed the short video of the Nursery Land... This view shows the Lake that borders a portion of the land..

This is the book that was given to the stockholders, beneficiaries and guest.  It held pages about the history of the nursery, in honor of Sam's grandfather.  

I was so busy enjoying the evening and visiting with everyone that I forgot to take pictures of the table displaying treasured photographs.  

As the evening came to a close, I couldn't help but think about how special it was to have everyone gathered together.  We were honored to have the realtor and the historians from Texas Parks and Wildlife join us for this memorable occasion.  

For over a century, Texas Pecan Nursery has been more than a business.  It has been a part of our family's everyday life, filled with hard work, wonderful memories, and generations of dedication.  Although this chapter of our family's story is slowly coming to an end, the roots planted so many years ago will always run deep.  Sam and I left that evening with grateful hearts, a few tears tucked away, and a lifetime of special memories that no closing date could ever erase.  

What a blessing it has been to be a small part of such a remarkable legacy.  

My week one of a blogging sabbatical was indeed Busy, but so full of joy.  

Next up will be images and details of the Wedding Week!!  

Coming Tomorrow!!

I can't wait to drop by and catch up with all of the thing I have missed in the lives of my friends.  

Hugs....

Shug

Hopping On

 Sending Hello's to the Best Friends in the blogging world.  I have a few minutes to hop on and just say Hi and let you all know that I hope to catch up with everyone soon....

Can you believe that October is coming to an end?  Hard to believe that Halloween is tomorrow.  I know that Billie Jo at "Afternoon coffee and evening tea" is totally in her element for the month...and I'm guessing that Ivy at the "Happy Whisk" has really been enjoying the month with all of her creations.    

I'm really missing out this week and will for most of the week next week.  Then...it will be "STAYCATION" for me!!  

Sam and I will be leaving in about 30 minutes to go to the venue at the restaurant for the big dinner.  If you have time please say an extra prayer for Sam.  This has been a very difficult week for him.  Just has not felt well at all and I'm sure it is due to the chemo treatment he received on the 6th.  I just want him to be able to enjoy the evening with family and friends from the Texas Parks and Wildlife staff.  

Y'all know I love each of you....

Shug....

I've been missing in action...

 First things first.....I owe my blogging friends a little apology!!

I know I've been missing in action lately.  My blogging has been hit-and-miss, my reading has fallen behind, and goodness knows I haven't been very good about stopping by to visit and leave comments on your blogs.

Believe me when I say, I've missed y'all...

This evening, Sam informed me that if I didn't start blogging and commenting every day like I love doing, that all my blogging friends are going to give up on me and stop coming around!! He enjoys reading what you all have to say.  

Nothing like a little pressure from the husband...LOL

The truth is, this past month has just about worn me to a frazzle.  I'm tired, my brain is running in twelve different directions, and my to-do list seems to grow longer every time I mark something off.  Plus...I am still trying to get used to the Sleep Apnea machine.  

We have a BIG wedding coming up weekend after next, and if that wasn't enough to keep me hopping, I've also been helping Sam plan a business dinner for this coming Friday.  

And, when I say helping Sam, that might be stretching the truth just a tiny bit.. Let's just say I've been doing a whole lot of the helping... while Sam has been having to rest a lot.  Exactly what he needs to be doing...RESTING!

The dinner is for Texas Pecan Nursery, the stockholders, the beneficiaries, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife committee.  We are expecting 52 guests, so as you can imagine, there are plenty of details to take care of.  

I've been working on the decorations, invitations, place cards, as well as a detailed notebook that each guest will receive at the beginning of the meeting/dinner.  Inside, will be details about the history of the Nursery, as well as stories about Sam's grandfather (who started the nursery some 87 years ago). Included are pages about the family history of four generations.  

It took me a few weeks to complete all of the typing, have the pages printed and then organize the notebook.

Y'all know how it goes.. It's not the big things that is so tiring, it's those fifty little things that pop into your head at two o'clock in the morning that becomes heavy.  I'm beginning to think that I need to hire me a secretary or a personal assistant just to remind me what day of the week it is.  

So, all of this is my long-winded way of saying that for the next couple of weeks, I may be a little scarce around blog land...Not because I want to be, but because life has decided to fill up every spare moment that I have right now.  

I'm already looking forward to the week of November 9th.  If everything goes according to plan, I think I might take me a two-week staycation.... without ever leaving the house.  

In the meantime, please don't give up on me.. I haven't forgotten a single one of you, and I certainly haven't lost my love for blogging or the friendships I have made.  

Hopefully, I will be popping in during the next couple of weeks, and then before long, I'll be back to my normal blogging and visits.  I just felt like I owed you all an explanation as to where I've been and what I've been doing.  

Love to all of you...

Shug....

A river in the Sky.

 Thankful Thursday:

Good morning, Y'all. 

A stunning East Texas sunrise... Just look at the colors! God certainly knows how to put on a show and He does not ever charge a single penny for the view. 

In this photo, I see beautiful colors of orange, red and yellow, but I also see the three crosses that are standing in the middle of a pasture.

Looking at the whole picture, I thought about how life is much like a river.  Some days the waters are calm, gently carrying us along, and other days the current is strong, the waters are muddy, and we find ourselves wondering what's around the next bend.

We can't always control the direction that the river takes, and we can't stop every storm that comes our way.  But one thing I know for sure is that God never promised us smooth waters, but He did promise to be with us through them.  

My connection between the photo above and the river?  When I saw the vibrant colors and then saw the crosses, I immediately saw a river flowing in the sky.  I love how God speaks to us through the simplest things and He delivers a message that speaks to us directly.  

Happy Thankful Thursday!

I am thankful that I am a christian and I'm thankful for a God who cares enough to paint a picture in the sky...perhaps just for me? 

Shug...