From Sam

 Update on Shug.

Shug was sick throughout our trip but would not have missed our grandson's graduation for anthing.  We got home late Friday night, and she is still sick.  She is coughing a LOT, sore throat and feels bad in general.  She is missing her blogging friends and says Merry Christmas. Our doctor has sent out meds for her.  Please say a prayer for her and for me too.  I'm having to do the last minute shopping.  Thank you.

Sam

trip update

 Just stopping in to say hello on this Wednesday afternoon.  I have visited a few of you and left a comment on your post.   But.. since I am using my phone, I have not been able to comment on some of your post.     Not sure why, but I will as soon as we get home from this trip.  I have been able to read them, just can not leave a comment.  Sam and I made it to our destination and have enjoyed spending the past few days with family.  

Wouldn’t you know it…  I don’t really feel great.   I am having so much sinus drainage, which is causing me to have a cough and congestion.  of course, I have a sore throat as well.  Sam and I went to a Walmart to get me some NyQuil and cough drops.  I think I coughed all night long last night.  I’m not sure if it is the warm temps or the landscape of different types of trees that is causing all the drainage.  Just need it to go away.  

We are going to get to visit with our grandson this evening, so I am excited about this.  I refuse to let a few sinus issues spoil this exciting time.  

Later, 

Shug 

Trip

This is an exciting Monday morning .  I am up and already at the hair salon..  “Getting my Hair DID.” Lol 😂

Sam and I will be headed out around noon for a five day trip.  We are traveling “Over  Yonder” for our grandson’s graduation.  Since it is a higher Military Graduation, I can’t give specifics on the location.  Prayers please for our safe travels.  There are 10 family members traveling…4 different vehicles.  

Not sure I will have time to post this week….Gonna try though!   I’ll be back next Saturday.  

Hugs and enjoy the week 

Shug 

Raining Gold

 Good Morning Friends!

We woke up this morning to the sound of RAIN!  Not just any rain...... how about GOLD rain?

Underneath this sea of gold are our walkways in front of the house.  While it is, truly raining outside....I wasn't expecting to see this path of gold.  

Our Golden Elm tree is shedding it's leaves!

🍂🍃🍂🍃🍂🍃🍂

We attended our little town's Christmas Parade on Friday evening.  

Wow...it was awesome!  

These Two had the Best time!

Actually.....we ALL had a wonderful time...even pops who was sitting in the car because it was COLD outside.

The Nativity scene was one of my favorite floats.  Mary, Joseph and the babe.....such a reminder of the Holy child and the reason for the season.  

Sorry.....this one is a bit blurry. This trailer was filled with lights and snowmen.  So beautiful against the night sky. 

It is very difficult to take pictures of moving lights. 

And this one!!  Loved it!!

There were a lot of lighted jeeps in the parade so I am thinking maybe a Jeep club.  

Lights adorned every float....and it was wonderful to listen and see how so many of the lights flickered in timing, with the music's beat.  

The American Flag float.......So proud and so high!  A symbol of hope, in this season's embrace.  

As the evening ended, I saw so much happiness in the hearts of all the kids......and adults as well.  

A wonderful Hometown Christmas parade.  I loved it because the community came together....out in the cold.....to celebrate the warmth of this special Christmas Season.  

I can just imagine the kids of today, reminiscing in years to come, about the Christmas parades they attended as a child.

This is a reflection of what truly matters.  

The celebration of the Birth of Jesus Christ.....togetherness, creativity, and tons of JOY.  

Can't wait for next year's Christmas Parade. 

Hugs to all of you...

Shug...