Don't Quit ~ Keep Playing

When the house lights dimmed and the concert was about to begin..a mother returned to her seat and discovered that her child was missing. Suddenly, the curtains parted and spotlights focused on the impressive Steinway on stage. To her horror, the mother saw her little boy sitting at the keyboard, innocently picking out 'Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star.' At that moment, the great piano master made his entrance, quickly moved to the piano, and whispered in the boy's ear, 'Don't quit . . Keep playing.' Then, leaning over , Paderewski reached down with his left hand and began filling in a bass part. Soon his right arm reached around to the other side of the child, and he added a running obbligato. Together, the old master and the young novice transformed what could have been a frightening situation into a wonderfully creative experience. The audience was so mesmerized that they couldn't recall what else the great master played. Only the classic, ' Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star.'

Perhaps that's the way it is with God. What we can accomplish on our own is hardly noteworthy. We try our best, but the results aren't always graceful flowing music. However, with the hand of the Master, our life's work can truly be beautiful. The next time you set out to accomplish great feats, listen carefully. You may hear the voice of the Master, whispering in your ear, 'Don't quit . . . Keep playing.' May you feel God's arms around you and know that Those hands are there, helping you turn your feeble attempts into true masterpieces. Remember, God doesn't seem to call the equipped, rather, God equips the 'called.' Life is more accurately measured by the lives you touch; than by the things you acquire. So touch someone by passing this little message along. May God bless you and be with you always! And Remember, 'Don't quit .... Keep playing.'

St Patricks Day

Happy St. Patty's Day Everyone,
I hope all of you remember to wear your green today or else stay clear of Cheyenne. She is going to be looking for the "GREEN".
The temps are supposed to be near or above 80* today. I am planning to do some BBQ'ing. Yummy! Wish all of you could be here to share it with us.
Dan started working on our pool yesterday. We had some strong winds that tore the winter cover off. So Dan removed the cover and cleaned some leaves out of the pool. I am adding water to it, so we can get the new cover on it, as it lost some water too. I know it is going to be 80 tomorrow, why cover it again you ask? I will tell you. Our neighbor has some kind of trees that produce tassels in the Spring. When they fall, they fall right in our pool. With the cover on, it keeps them out of the water. They are nasty when they accumulate in the pool. So until the tree stops shedding we keep the cover on, thus the need to replace it right now. So Dan, is doing that for us today. Hope to be able to get a lot of yard work done the next few days.
Hope all of you enjoy your St. Patty's Day. Be safe.
Love, Barbee

March 10, 2009

I need to ask for more prayers for Charlie today. He is getting so weak and his heart is just not wanting to keep up with the things he needs and wants to do. We went out to dinner with our friends last night and it was too much. He wanted to drive. I am sure it had to do with him being the man, taking three women out to dinner. By the time we got to their house, he was exhausted. We rested a while and off we went to the restaurant. No handicap spots were open, so we had to walk from the back of the restaurant to the front. Even though it was warm out, the walk caused him to have chills and he was too exhausted to eat. When we were leaving the restaurant, it was doing a little sprinkling, so he walked a little faster, than he should have. He was gasping for air in the car. It took at least 10 minutes for him to calm his breathing down enough to head home. When we made it to our drive way. He headed straight in to the house and collapsed in the chair. He asked for a blanket and his inhaler. The inhaler did not help.
So please pray for comfort for him. None of us know God's will for Charlie. I just pray that it be His will, that Charlie not suffer. I know he is suffering more than he lets me know. He is such a strong man but I can see how hard it is, by looking in his eyes, an seeing how everything is getting to be, too much for him. There seems to be little I can do, that gives him any comfort, even though he is greatfull for each thing I try to do.

Not much happening around here today. Just trying to adjust to the Daylight Savings Time change. This one is always hard on me. I know it will be tomorrow too, for all the children, having to get up for school.

Did you know it has been proven that more heart attacks happen the first seven days after DST, than any other week of the year? It is true. Our bodies do not adjust well to time change. Especially the one that makes everything earlier than normal. So everyone just go with the flow this week and don't let things get to you. I am going to try to listen to my own advise.

Saturday Midge and I spent the day, window shopping at Hobby Lobby, Michael's and Big Lots, after having lunch at Cracker Barrel.

I hope all of you enjoyed your weekend. You are in my prayers.

Hi Everyone,
Well not a lot has change since my last update. Charlie and Dan are working hard on the bath remodel. I got the ceiling painted and really am pleased with the color, I chose.

Cheyenne had her, book character day, at school. She went as the character Bella, from the Twilight Book, when Bella went to prom with a broken leg. It was a lot of fun helping her prepare for it. I will add a photo to the blog soon. Her school is so great the way them make reading fun. Cheyenne and Alaina both love to read, so that makes it even better. Alainas school was not having this particular event but she enjoyed watching Cheyenne prepare for it.

We finally have a day above freezing again, today. WooHoo, Spring just may be around the corner.

Don't forget Daylight Savings Time starts this weekend. I do not want you to be late for church service on Sunday. Been there, done that.

Have a wonderful day everyone!

Happy St Patty's Month Everyone

Hello Family & Friends,
Welcome to, St Patty's Month of March! Can you believe it is March already? Wow!

Things around here have been the hectic as usual lifestyle. Been busy with doctor visits and shopping for our main floor bath remodel. What a job that has turned in to. All the plans are done and most of the buying is complete. As soon as, Jeff can come by and do the muddin in the area the medicine cabinet was, then the rest of the work can start. I am anxious to get it completed. Having Dan here with us is a big help, in doing the work Charlie can not do.

For those of you who have read the Twilight Series Books, I want you to know, Cheyenne is going to school tomorrow as, Bella at the prom. Her class is having a "Dress As A Book Character Day", tomorrow. Since Cheyenne loves to read, this is really exciting for her. Of course, I was busy this weekend tweaking the dress she is wearing. What else are grandmas to do? ;)

We had a day last week when we drove around with the roof open on the Edge, temps in low 70's. Two days later it was below freezing with snow flurries. Such is the Missouri weather.

We have all been enjoying the Wii. Those of you who have one know they can be addicting. It is funny watching the grand-kids play it, especially Evan, using the steering wheel.

Bill and Midge got moved into their apartment this week. I bet they are thrilled. It is a nice one too. Lots of room.

I guess that is the latest from here.

Happy March,
Barb