Really......

  Today as I was driving to work as I entered the exit ramp it seems my van decided to to give up...my van wouldn't move...at all!!!! Seems my van lost it's transmission. You have got to be kidding, just like that it was done. Now I had been thinking about getting something different in a few months but today that was not on my mind. I have not had time to test drive, I have not even decided for sure what I wanted. But today...my van died. I think today I have had enough.

About the Paint Choices

Really..they are shades of gray. If you go to the Lowes site you may get a more true color. Just wait till you see them on the wall...I promise they are better than they appear!

Paint Choices

 Ok so some of you have asked what I am up to so I thought I would share my colors. These are the three shades I have chosen so far. They look much darker on the internet that they do in my hand.
    The silver dust is what I think is going on the wall. I have to be very careful that it doesn't take on a pink cast since my woodwork is cherry.  The seashell gray I think is going on the ceiling. My ceiling are very tall and I don't want them to make my room cold so I think a little darker shade will help. Filtered shade is going on the molding...or it is going to be a semi gloss white...not sure. But then that is why they are called testers, right!!!!!
  I have three rooms that are open to each other so as of now this is the theme. I will not have a chance to get them on the wall until saturday unless I get a bust of energy after work..not likely! lol
I am always open to more ideas if you have them!!!!

Making some paint choices..

  Well I have finally chosen the paint for my dining room, my living room and my foyer. But just to be sure I bought test paint.  So far I have not had the time to put the test paint on the wall...but I will this weekend.  I can't wait to see them one wall during all times of the day. If  I wasn't so tired I would get up and look up the names of the paint...sorry.

  I have come up with a color theme..at least I think I have but I will keep that tight until I see the test paint.

  I do have a few new things going on here but I can't share that just yet...but I will.
  Hope you are doing well...we  are doing fine too. I am ready for some warm weather....Georgia here we come!

Counting My Blessings!!

  I want to thank all of you for your prayers and sweet, kind comments. My family has had a rough few months and your prayers have surrounded us with love and protection. I know that you must be the most kind, compassionate friends I have have ever encountered.
  Could I ask for your continued prayers as we go through the next few months? I will share what I can..but know there are struggles ahead and lessons to be learned and I know that God's mighty right hand has me in His grips!!!
  We are doing ok and adjusting to a new normal but in the midst of the pain just know that I have felt your love and prayers surround me!

Thankful!

  Today we had our first measurable snowfall. We had better enjoy it because it is suppose to rain all next week.
   Today was a good day...thank you Lord for all you do for me!
   

My Dad, Bucky Walter

  Well, my Dad is back from Florida and the preparations are made for the viewing today. What a terrible day this is going to be. My Dad was on the the most brilliant men I have ever met. He was a farmer but was constantly reading and studying and researching. He had a lot of perception when it came to dealing with people!
  My Dad was a hard worker and an avid golfer. He was tough but had a way of surprising you with large gifts. My Dad didn't like Christmas and he didn't want to spend money or birthdays but when he gave, he gave big. Remember in 2008 when my parents paid to have a building built on my property? Ya, that was the way he gave. Dad and Mom spent 2008 and 2009 working at our home finishing the building and putting in a new driveway. Dad helped with all the landscaping and he and Mom we so happy to know that I have big plans for that building.
  Dad never recovered from losing Mom. He was not himself. He could not figure out a way to find a new normal and at 80 years old he just gave up. Mom had taking care of him his whole life and without her he was lost.
  The photo is of my daughter and my Dad when she graduated from the University of Findlay in May.
He was so very proud that yet another of his grandchildren had a college degree.
  Mom was so determined to be at the graduation of our daughter and our other daughter graduated in June from High School. I am so thankful that they were both her for my children.
  I really needed Dad to come home from Florida and try to get back to normal. We have all counted on him our whole lives but Dad was called home to be with Mom and now they are both at peace together.
  We have already started to say out goodbyes, each in our own way. I have a long hard journey ahead of me. I am not sure how you recover from such a huge loss. The death of my parents is just unimaginable. I am going to need your prayers everyday. I am going to hold on to Jesus to lead me through this path of grief. I appreciate your kind words of love and support. Thank you for being there for me the last 5 months. God be with you.