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Friday, July 11, 2008

Some things I've been up to lately ...

It's been busy here lately. First off..I was supposed to go on Vacation to Lancaster and meet up with a few prim buddies..... I was soooo bummed and disappointed when I had to make the decision not to go.. See, hubby had taken me to a cute little prim shop for my Birthday and as I was leaving, I forgot there was a slight step up out of the room....I didn't fall, but stumbled slightly and didn't really think much about it except for being thankful that it didn't end up in al ### pounds of me landing on my derriere in front of all....LOL
Not long after we left I started to get some weird pains and shooting shocks when I'd turn a certain way and sit or walk....I came to the conclusion from past experience that I had done something to cause a disc to bulge slightly.....
A few days later we had to make a trip to Pittsburgh to visit my son that sadly, is in State Prison there... He had been on probation for a drug charge and violated probation so ended up with a state sentence... He is in Drug and Alcohol treatment so with God's healing and his right thinking , all will be well, I am hopeful and confident.
Anyways... 2 hours sitting in the car with a few short rest stops, and I was almost in tears.... It was sooo uncomfortable and Tylenol is all I can take for it and doesn't seem to do much...
I had to make the decision, last minute ,to cancel our trip to Lancaster...
That doesn't mean I have just been able to sit on my tush, though... I canned some Strawberry jam for the first time in 20 years since being on the farm.....
Here's my jam :
I also have 2 of my Grandson's staying with us for a few days...They live with their Mom and other Grandparent's near State college, Pa.
These are the son's from my son that is in prison....
Here are 2 of the boys, Kota and Zach and baby Caden stayed home:



We took them to watch a BMX race that my oldest son and his boys participate in , since it was a local one...so I snapped a few pics...






I'm also adding a few pics of my Americana things, pics are'nt that great since they were taken in my narrow hallway where my Americana decor is....



11 comments:

  1. Sorry to hear about your back, hope you get straight soon.
    Those jams sure looks yummy.
    Blessings

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  2. Ohhh my gosh love your decorating and those cute kiddos smiles. the jam looks DELICIOUS!! Hey stop by my blog, I have an award for ya :D Carm

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  3. robin, the hall looks great and so does the jam!!:) those boys are so darn cute!! i hope papa realizes they are what life is about. i hope and p[ray things go better for him and his family this time around. i have been down that road with loved ones too.
    hugs, kim

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  4. So sorry to hear you are down in the back. I'll be praying for a speedy recovery for you, and for your son. God Bless You and Your Family.

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  5. Goodness-I hope you are feeling better soon, I am sorry to hear you had to cancel what sounded like a great trip.
    Have fun with your grandsons; oh I love your red seat with the flag drapped over the corner!
    blessins'
    Shayne Louree

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  6. Robin,
    I hope you are feeling better!

    I'm so sorry to hear about your son but sometimes, no matter what we do, things happen. Drugs have a horrible way of changing people and really causing a lot of troubles for families. I have a friend who's brother and cousin got really messed up with stuff and it's really hard to see them try to stay clean and live a normal life after the fact. You have to be REALLY strong!

    Looks like you have been having a great time with the grandkids :) BTW~Your grandchildren do not live far from me....

    Love the hall. You know how I feel about the Americana stuff :)

    Hope you have a great rest of the weekned!

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  8. Hey Robin, Stop by my blog i have an award for you. Blessings
    Lisa

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  9. Robin, Sorry to hear about your back. Hope you are feeling much better by now.

    hugs,
    Tammy

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  10. Just wanted to let you know I added your blog to my favorites list on my blog-hope you don't mind, I enjoy your site!
    blessins'
    Shayne Louree

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  11. Oh Robin... You just hurry up and get better! Although, if hurting your back produces more jam, you just let me know! I want some! hehehehehe

    Happy Belated Birthday!

    Hugs, Jean

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