Wednesday, October 9, 2013

The Metatarsal Blues..

Tomorrow will be exactly three weeks since I fell and broke the fifth metatarsal bone in my left foot.  Not only did I break my foot I sprained my ankle.  My main lesson that I have learned from all of this is to never, ever look at people with any kind of disability with anything less than compassion, empathy and complete understanding of what they are going through.  Case in point is my Mom, who can not do anything, ( and when I say anything I mean everything) without someone helping her.  She has lost all of her dignity, her independence and so on and so forth.  But I guess in some instances this is a lot of what can happen as we grow older.  Things happen!  So, in my three week convalescence, I have set in my recliner with my foot propped up on a pillow with ice as I can stand it and my computer, Ipad, bills, and remotes by my side.  I have read, watched Grey's Anatomy, I am currently into Season 3, Episode 10.  I am reading Nicholas Spark's new book The Longest Ride on my Ipad and I am trying to keep up with my bills.  But as I sit here writing I have decided that now would be a good time to get my Bible and devotionals and work on a prayer journal as well.  Time spent with God is time not wasted.  There sure is plenty of time to think.  As we are in the middle of trying to buy a townhouse, I am also working with the loan company with all of the paperwork.  The bad thing is that when we do close, and if it is anytime soon, I am not going to be able to pack and help move.  I will not be able to show anyone where anything goes nor will I be able to go upstairs to fix up the bedrooms and bathroom. Luckily for me the Master Bedroom is on the first floor.  I am sure I will be spending a good bit of time downstairs. My prayer is that I am totally back on my feet (especially my left foot) by spring so I can start working in the bare backyard, which is a pallet waiting to be painted.  I can't wait to start planting the tropical garden that I have envisioned in my mind and own paper, while sitting in my recliner.  We had the kitchen in the townhouse painted a beautiful baked clay color and I am thinking about painting the fence in the backyard a Mexican color too.  It's gonna be so (Mexican).  If I can just get better so I can enjoy it...

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Lone Lilly

My little Lilly growing all alone

How smooth your velvet petal

One day your shining in your glory

Next day your almost gone





I love to see your soft delight

Your sense of dewey love

There is a freshness that dawns for me

In morning's early light

TRIBUTES TO THOSE WHO SERVED IN VIETNAM AND THOSE THAT DIED

VARIOUS PICS FROM VARIOUS PLACES IN MAGNOLIA

When you were my little sister
Sometimes I didn’t like you much
You were a brat, and ratted on me
When I thought I knew it all

Even though you got spanked
It was a fun ride huh?
Golf carts required no license
So why should that Barracuda?

I always wondered if the keys would
Ever be found
I didn’t tell you then cause
Besides being a brat you tattled

But then we grew up and went separate ways
You grew into a lovely young woman
You were still my little sister
But not the brat I once thought you were

We’ve shared many moments together
Stumbled and fell, yet never failed
To be there for each other
Sisters are that way

My prayer for you this special day
Is to see life come full circle
To know your worth is measured
In the kindness you bestow

We share that special bond
Only sisters can attest
To understand, not judge, just love
No matter how we fail

So be happy, enjoy the rain when you
Hoped the sun would shine
Change only if you want to
Sometimes roses bloom in winter.

By Debbie Aycock Williams 2008

I love you,
Happy Birthday

copyright 2008

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The leaves are gone and bare branches solicit the heavens The warm days are spent, lingering blades of grass Glisten from the morning frost Seeking absolution from their iniquities. Ensuing eradication wounds the external covering And when they have relented at last The hope of resurrection rests in the seed That was scattered long ago. By Debbie Aycock Williams copyright 2009

Chloe's and Joleigh's graduation from 6th grade......Katie graduated from 5th Congratulations girls!

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Kathryn how do I describe the overwhelming pride you bring to my heart?
When I think back to that rainy night you were born until this very day that is
Filled with sunshine and happiness, accomplishments and expectations of what tomorrow holds, I remember a precious first grandchild, What excitement ensued.

From the time you pushed the front door open and went head over heals down the steps and we spent half the morning in the emergency room. Of course you were fine and I was a wreck. The hours we spent reading and playing will always be memories I cherish like no others. Memories of birthday parties, a scared little girl going into the operating room, Christmas and Easters at Granddaddy ‘s and Mama Kitten’s, vicious bathtubs, special times of doing nothing but being together. There are memories here: Toys you played with, books you read, notes you wrote and pictures you drew; Saved in a box with your name on it and They are all here in my heart, the same heart that is filled with love and pride for you Kathryn, For all you stand for, the caring, loving, kind woman you have become. You are one of God’s gifts to me. I love you.


Nana
written 2009 for her graduation 2010 Now that she has read this

in her yearbook, I can post it on my blog! I love you Kat!







SPECIAL THOUGHTS FROM OTHERS

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As I walk through my garden I touch the tiny leaves
Of my lonely rose bush

It stands all alone, by itself
No other nearby

The hibiscus grow profuselThey entertain each other with colors of purple and white

And mix together as the wind blows
Back and forth

But my little lonely rose bush
Has no other to share its quiet beauty

Only the bees occasionally fly by
And my fingertips when I feel the velvet petal

Someday soon, I shall plant another rosebush
So my lonely rose won't stand alone

And when I no longer walk through the garden
My little rose won't miss my loving touch.


By Debbie Aycock Williams

Copyright 2007


I'VE DISCOVERED I DIDN'T KNOW HOW MUCH I LOVE KEITH WHITLEY

TO MY THREE GROWN CHILDREN AND THIRTEEN GRANDCHILDREN I ALWAYS WANTED YOU TO

BUT MY KIDS ARE GROWN AND MY GRANDCHILDREN ARE GROWING UP,BUT STILL I LOVE YOU ALL SO VERY MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!