“Home Sweet Home”
“Home Sweet Home”
For years… I would listen to every program that would show you “HOW” to make all kinds of the – “Raggedy Ann and Andy” dolls – always wanting to make them – – – since I have the collection of their “Adventures of Raggedy Ann and Andy” books!
My Mother would read these same stories of “Raggedy Ann and Andy” to me, when I was a very little girl and when she would read to us – she would always change her voice for each person and she would also make movements and hand indications as to what the different characters would be doing – all of this was to make a very good impression of each of the subjects – so we would know “who was who” and what each of the characters had in mind to do – – and to kind of “out fox” another character in the story.
These stories were always so much “FUN” – because in the one book – the one that really made a connection to me – – – “when Raggedy Ann and Andy would be sitting in their special place on your bedroom shelf – where you had put them – – when you – were going to bed – – – – “MAGIC” would make them come to life – – and all through the night – – Raggedy Ann and Andy and their friends in the story books – – – would start to play all over in your bedroom!”
I knew that “Raggedy Ann and Andy” would play all through the night – because my Mother said so. Her Father came from Ireland – and the Irish do believe in the little people playing at night – and when she told me this – I still believe! I often thought that – that sometime I would be able to catch them – but when I move around in bed – I must make too much noise and or make the bed move enough that little “Raggedy Ann and Andy” are just too fast to get back on to the shelf – and they sit there – just waiting for the next time when they might get to go and play???
Some years ago – – I met a women who would make the “Raggedy Ann and Andy” – dolls – – and so, I paid her for two sets of the twelve inch size. They looked so good – – I had several more sets made and if – – ever there was an occasion for me to give someone a gift – – – you guessed right!!! – You would get a set of these dolls!
Nothing to do – – but to ask if she would make a larger size – and sure enough – I also have the 16 or 18 inch size and the largest size that she would make is a 24 inch size. So now, if you come to see me – you will see these three different sizes of the “Raggedy Ann and Andy” dolls – they all have a very special place to sit on their own shelf in the Living room – – and since I am not in the Living room (very seldom use that room) – – they can play all day and night – until they get tired and all worn out and never ever have to rush to their very special place to sit and just watch the whole wide world just keep on turning around!!!
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“I found it!” – – “DID YOU?”
Yesterday – – I was talking about all of us receiving special “Blessings” from the Almighty Yahweh – and just so that everyone can find – that which I found – – – just look at “Number 6: 24-26 in the Bible – where – when one takes the – “TIME” – one can find the true answers to all questions!
Just in case – – you do not have the “TIME” at this moment – or maybe a Bible – handy – this is found where the “Almighty” is speaking to “MOSES” and asking him to have “Aaron” to give this “BLESSING” to his sons and to all of the children of “ISRAEL”…
24. Yahweh bless you, and keep you.
25. Yahweh make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you.
26. Yahweh lift up his face to you, and give you peace.
In reading this – “Blessing” – to be given to all of the children of “ISRAEL” – it – seems – to be a very much needed message – – – for all of us, TODAY! It is just what is needed – today – and throughout – the whole world – as it seems to me – that “everyone” has some “idea” that they are – NOW – in charge – of this world – – and that all of the rules that everyone did live with – – and in peace and harmony – must “NOW” – be changed to suit them and their kind – and their “cause” – – regardless of the total damage to the rest of this world???
When no one speaks out against some of this new and crazy movement to make changes – – in and for – – the whole world – – – with no consideration to the overall risks to and for – – the next several generations – I cannot understand – “HOW” – does one sleep at night – when they know that – they could have and or – should have spoke out for “Peace and Harmony” – for their future children – who will ask – “What in the world – were those crazy parents of ours thinking?”
“Stand – – Shoulder to Shoulder” – – with and on a regular – “Peace and equality for all” – movement! “Do not leave such a “burden” to fall on our future children ” – those who did not ask for this miserable situation – that is waiting – – – down the road for them – and it is suppose to be called a good – “LIFE?”
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“A Picture tells us – so much…”
“Would you say – that every little girl dreams of the day when she will be in the center of other beautiful young ladies and that she will be the “BRIDE?” Looks like each of the young ladies in the above photo are enjoying all of the happiness and good cheer that comes with being included in a very exciting moment in “TIME” – as when you are included in “MOMENTS of LOVE” – these are the”TREASURES” that last forever in your heart!
The two little “FLOWER GIRLS” – may not be thinking too much of this day – that they were so beautiful and admired by so many relatives and friends today – and that they did perform such a wonderful part in Jaime’s Wedding Ceremony – and – that they did such a wonderful job, too – – that this photo and so many of the others that were taken – will – someday bring back wonderful “MEMORIES” – and then – they will remember that everybody thought – that they were also very “special!”
This… “GRANDMA” does not remember all of the young ladies’ names – a mistake that so many of us – make when in large crowds of people – not thinking that just maybe – – it would be nice to know a little more of the info – that is available and – that I might want to write about – but I do know the wonderful sister of the most beautiful – “BRIDE” Jaime’s “Maid of Honor” is Alyssa and standing next to her is a very long- time- friend and class-mate beautiful, Liz – – – if you look – – the young ladies standing on the right of this photo – – – you will see them – – standing in the middle of the four beautiful young ladies – – and – I must say – that they were both so helpful to the “BRIDE” – “JAIME” – and so very friendly and helpful to all of the many “Wedding Guests!”
I believe – that the Almighty Yahweh has blessed Jaime and Tyler – with all of the organizing for this wonderful – Wedding Ceremony – and all those, that participated have received so many Blessings – – – and we, all of us, have so much to be Thankful and Grateful for… – – that I feel – that – I must always remember to give… Thanks – to the ONE … – that makes all these wonderful things possible! “We are inspired in our “Dreams” that – if we will ask for those special “DREAMS” – that the Almighty sends to us – with just a small amount of FAITH – – We will receive!”
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“Terminal” – what does that mean?
Something that I had heard today… – has me thinking – – and wondering what does the word “Terminal” mean to others – in the many different ways that this particular word can be used and … or is used – – that we use it … do we really have any ideas? – – -Give thought to this situation!
At the “Airport Terminal” – – have to take off shoes and hand over purse – and all of the contents must be xrayed … for an old “Grandma” – as if I would try to take onto the plane something – that is not allowed, today? I can hardly carry all of “myself ” in and onto anything – as this “old bag of bones” – she just isn’t what she used to be???
Well, we – all sit and wait – that is until everybody is ready to fly – that is we must wait for some very young people – and they seem to think that the “whole wide world” should just sit and wait – till they mosey on over and present their selves and their baggage??? More valuable “TIME” for us senior citizens – is wasted because we must hurry up and wait – for the young who do not have any “get-up” and go!??
Now we are in the plane and it looks like – all the skies are blue and beautiful – – and we will soon “sail” quickly to our destination! We are not on the plane “twenty-five” minutes when – – the “PILOT” is on the intercom – – there is a very “serious situation” and we must “now” make a landing immediately!?!?
Another message … comes through – “be sure that – there are no loose items that could fly around inside the plane ” – just in case… – – “we do need to land right away!” “Everyone – be prepared to land on the “belly” of the plane – – as the landing gear will not descend?”
“Will everyone be sure that your seat belts are on – and tight – next… bend forward… putting your head between your knees?” Just before I put my head down – – thought that – I had better take a last look outside – – just to see what I can see – – in case – that – I am not going to survive this situation??? It dawns on me – that I must have been “LOT’s WIFE” in the BIBLE – you remember… her – she just had to see what was going on when she could hear all of the “thunder and lighting” and noises that would indicate – – that even though we are leaving this wicked “city” we may not be able to leave and live – – in another land, wherever we are headed – so, all of history – knows what happened to “nosy” me??
“Everyone – with your head tight between your knees – NOW – grab hold of your ankles and keep that position … – until we land!” “We are close to the ground and there are plenty of ambulances – fire-trucks and all kinds of other emergency vehicles headed to where … they expect for us to land!??”
“Everyone of us … will receive excellent care – as you will be taken from the plane – – each and everyone will be taken to the… “TERMINAL” and …no one has anything to worry about … – you – all of us … that is… we will be given emergency care – – and the very best and safest of medical help is going to be there … just for us … – DO – – – NOT – WORRY!”
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and… The Maid of Honor!
On a very special day – – you will pick the best … – that will be someone that you know very well… – someone that can be your “right hand” at all times… someone that might also know the “BRIDE” as well as herself… – will be on call… – and that would be at all times of the day and night… – you need someone who has an eye for flair and all the lovely tings that you might dream of… someone who will work at designing all of your invitations, stationary responses for the showers and WEDDING – special designed menus and napkins and all of the many necessary engraved gifts that were given out – the list is long, but there is one person that I know … – – she did do an excellent job … – as “MAID of HONOR” and her name is… Alyssa!
The above photo is of Alyssa and her fiance, Andy – and this photo is taken while other photos were being staged in front of the Church.
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“Picture Perfect!”
“What a Beautiful Day” – for a wonderful “WEDDING” – the birds are all singing our “LOVE SONG” – and all of our “FAMILY and our FRIENDS” are here to give us their full support – – and wish – for the ALMIGHTY to bless us all with Happiness – – Love for each other – – a LOVE that will only grow stronger – – each and every year to follow – – and for all the wonderful years ahead – – Charity and Contentment for all of the generations to follow us – – to enjoy all the wonders that will come – – when we do the one and most important thing – – that we are all ask – – and that is to share our “LOVE” … with a new and larger united “FAMILY” – – – and that will be … “FOREVER!”
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