4,527 photos...

 Why Do I Have 4,527 Pictures on My Phone?

Four thousand, five hundred, and twenty seven.

Am I documenting my life for the Smithsonian? 

Apparently so.

Every once in a while, I decide to clean out my photos. I pour myself a cup of coffee and begin with great determination.

Delete. Delete. Delete.

Then I find a picture of one of the grandchildren from three years ago.

Well, obviously, I can’t delete that.

Then there’s a sunset.

I already have 327 pictures of sunsets, but this one is different. The clouds were prettier.

Keep.

Then come the flowers.

Why do I need 47 pictures of the same flower?

Because apparently, I was waiting for it to turn its head and smile.....Keep!

Duplicates...🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

Family pictures are impossible to delete because you can’t simply just keep one.

Obviously, I keep them all...All as in I have 5 of the same picture. 

Why, Why, Why????

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Then I discover screenshots.

Recipes I was going to make. Decorating ideas I was going to try. A blouse I was going to order.

A quote I was going to remember.

Then, I never go back to those pictures...thoughts...or whatever you want to call them...

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Then there are the accidental pictures.

The floor. My shoe. The inside of my purse.

The dashboard.

And the horrifying accidental selfie taken from underneath my chin.

**Once I discover them, they are deleted immediately!!! 

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Then there are pictures I took so I wouldn’t forget something:

Where I parked. A price tag. The name of a plant.

I honestly have no clue how I ever managed life without my phone camera. 

The truth is, mixed in with all the nonsense are little pieces of my life.

Birthdays.....Holidays.....Family gatherings.

Grandchildren growing taller.....Places I’ve been.

That’s the problem with cleaning out my phone.

Many of my photos are memories and these are terribly difficult to throw out.  I have them saved in a couple of other places, but for reasons unknown, I think they need to be on my phone as well. 

So after an hour of serious photo cleaning, I check my total.

I started with 4,527 pictures.

I now have….4,380 important pictures. 

Excellent progress?  LOL

Y'all have a good day....

Shug...

Kinda Fall-ish

 It is feeling kinda Fall-ish around here this morning.  

This morning has that little hint of fall in the air.  I'm pretending today that Texas has officially decided to cooperate with the season.  

SOOOOOO.......

I decided it was time to pull out the FALL cups.  Fall weather calls for a mug covered with autumn leaves and of course...a warm throw to wrap up in.  

To top things off...I made two batches of Banana Nut Bread yesterday...  Oh goodness, Hot coffee and a fresh slice of BNB is like a winter vacation!!  lol.

A cool morning, A favorite cup, A quiet kitchen... and a delicious slice of bread... This equals peace!!

I am fully aware that this great state of Texas may decide it's summer again..(by this afternoon), but for this morning.... 

I am in Love!!!!  ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

I'm calling this Fall 🍁🍂.....and the Fall mugs have officially been released from the cabinet.  Woo Hoo!!

"Flow with the grace of change, and life will always be an adventure."

Savor the Season Y'all.

Love to all...

Shug...💛

Sitting and Reading.

Well, today’s post is coming to you straight from my phone—which, apparently, has decided it gets to make the rules. 😊

For some reason, it will not allow me to post photos, and even stranger, there are only a few blogs that it will let me comment on. I have no idea why, but technology and I are not always on speaking terms!

Even though you may not see a comment from me, please know that I’ve been sitting here visiting with each of you, reading your posts, catching up on your lives, and enjoying the little glimpses into your world. I may be quiet, but I’m still here. ❤️

Sometimes life puts us in places where all we can do is sit, wait, and take things one moment at a time. Today is one of those days. And while waiting isn’t always easy, I’m reminded that even in the waiting there are blessings—time to think, time to pray, time to appreciate the people who brighten our days, even from miles away.

And that includes all of you. Your stories, pictures, humor, encouragement, and friendship have been a welcome distraction today.

As for why I’m sitting here with so much time on my hands, Sam is receiving a new form of treatment today. This treatment involves two medications, so it takes quite a bit longer than what we have been accustomed to. We are hopeful and prayerful as he begins this next step.

So today, while Sam receives his treatment, I’ll keep scrolling, reading, visiting, and quietly saying hello to each of you—even if my stubborn phone won’t let me tell you that I stopped by.

Your prayers for Sam as he begins this new treatment would certainly be appreciated. ❤️🙏

One day at a time, one prayer at a time, and always trusting that God is right here with us through it all.

Shug...💛🍁🧡🍂

Thankful Thursday and A Dragon Fruit

 Well friends, our dragon fruit cactus has decided to bless us with its annual performance!  The bloom really puts on a grand show that will last only a day.

Just look at this gorgeous bloom!  The delicate white petals, the golden center and the sheer size of it is so fascinating.

Before you start imagining baskets overflowing with delicious dragon fruit, let me explain....our little cactus has been averaging approximately ONE bloom per year...😅

Look at this grown tree...In our area, we would have to have a huge greenhouse to grow it in.  But look at the harvest.

Here is the fun part. When the one precious dragon fruit finally arrives, everybody gets a SLICE!!  This is what you call "sharing the harvest."  No seconds for anyone.  lol.

The fruit..I personally do not care for the fruit but it gets an A+ from the rest of the family..

All kidding aside, this beautiful bloom reminds me of something worth remembering on this Thankful Thursday...

Not every blessing comes in abundance and sometimes our blessings come one at a time.  A reminder that God's handiwork is all around us, even in the smallest corners of our backyard.  

Today, I am thankful for this spectacular flower, for the joy of watching something grow, and for the simple pleasures that I see on Sam's face.  He has worked hard to keep this plant living and if one flower brings him happiness, then I say, "thank you Lord."

Shug...

**Joining Michelle at "It's a Small Town Life" for Thankful Thursday...