Day With My Daughter

Today was such a wonderful day with my daughter. We spent several hours together which rarely seems to happen any more in our lives since she is married and has children and her own life now. All you mom's out there with little one's, get ready. It truly is an "empty nest" when they spread their wings to go out on their on. You have to watch them make mistakes and hopefully learn from them. They often make the same mistakes more than once. It's a "learnin' thing"....................ughhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Anyway this was a fantastic day with the only child God blessed me with and I thank him for that.


Love to all.........................Aunt Paula

New American Idol

Yeah for Kris Allen and I helped vote him in. The show was really good, but like always, nerve racking b/c it seems like the winner will never be announced.

AUNT PAULA THINKS KRIS ALLEN ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Quote From My Daily Calendar

"God understands our prayers even when we can't find the words to say them" It doesn't say who quoted this, but I really liked it and hoped that some of you who read my blog will enjoy it also. Please continue to pray for me as I battle with depression daily. I admire my babysister soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo mutch!!!!!!! Wish I could be more like her and her husband and children. Just a great family.

HUGS AND LOVE TO ALL....................AUNT PAULA

IT'S ME AGAIN

Hi There everyone. With the help of my babysister I can now get back on my blog and post. Of course, most of you know I have been quite addicted to this game on facebook and facebook in general. I have met alot of nice ladies who share some of the health problems that I have. Working with my computer everyday has allowed me to have more control with my left hand. Since I am homebound, it also gives me something to do and keeps my mind off having a pity party. I actually have someone here to take me somewhere today. Now that Kim has me fixed, I will post more often........................for now I am off to run some errands.

Love to All Aunt Paula

For those of you keeping up with American Idol........................................KRIS ROCKS........he has been my pick since the beginning.

SNOW

Wow, it's March 1, 2009 and there is snow on the ground. It had not begun to snow when I went off to bed last night, but it was really bright outside this morning, as the snow tends to make things glisten. My background is still okay with the snowmen and children on it. I am still ready for the birds chirping their spring songs, the pretty flowers blooming and trees turning green with my favorite of all seasons is next in line.

I don't post much these days, but will try and do better.

Aunt Paula

Princess Lakyn Grace

My little "GRAND"daughter. She is approaching the age of 2. With the weather being nice and warm today, her dad raised the windows in the house. Mistake!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The toy box is under the window and yes, you guessed it. She proceeded to knock out the screen and crawl out the window. This was one way of getting outside. Meanwhile, her brother was trying to tell daddy that he was sorry, but sissy................ I live next door and that is where she came knocking on my back door. Her daddy scolded her and said, "you aren't even 2 yet and already trying to sneak out of the house."

No harm done, just a little lump in the throat and scare. That's my little princess. She is always into something. Kinda mischevious.

Aunt Paula's post for the day.

Visiting Konos - February 6, 2009

It is truly amazing to see what those dedicated mother's spend their time preparing and teaching their children Bibilical lessons as well as school lessons. It has been quite some years since I have attened a Konos friday. Konos, for those of you who don't know, is the academic study the homeschool mom's are teaching from. The study they chose for this semester is the states. They started their assembly of the day with The Pledge of Allegiance and O Beautiful. Then there was a reading from the Bible with one of the children reciting the Bible verse for the week. Then tere was a discussion about Paul who wrote letters in the Bible and one of the students (Laura Kate Park) told about Paul and how he became a Christian and began writing. I just can't tell you how awesome it is to see these young They studedpeople from preschoolers and up at work. They studied, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware this week. I observed in the 6-8 year old class, but the most impressive was the older kids class. The older kids molded a Statue of Liberty out of clay. You would not ever see something like this come out of a public school. It took them the entire day, the program begins at 9:30 am and ends about 2:30 pm. Each family brings a food item and they all eat lunch together and have a little free time, although they do things in a structured environment. I attended public school and am very pro-homschooling. Student's learn more from a one on one teaching from their mom. From books to field trips and many other activities

I have known most of these children since birth and have watched them grow through the years. The older girls have grown into young ladies and the older boys into young men. The younger children are following the same pattern. They are all so well-behaved. Most of them know me as Aunt Paula whether I am blood related or not. This thrills me so.

It was such a joy to have many of them come up to me with hugs and kisses. Of course, the boys don't like the kisses, but that is okay. I am just thrilled they know who I am. God works in truly AWESOME ways.

I think everyone shoul visit at least one homeschool co-op group to experience the love those parents have for their children and God. I do plan on visiting again soon. Ya'll get ready. I try not to be disruptive.

LOL......................................................Aunt Paula

2009 - A NEW YEAR

It has been a long time since I even looked at my blog. My granchildren are keeping Nanas busy. They are such a handful, but such a joy. And of course there is the new addition to the family, this one has four legs and can knock me over with the front paws. His name is Browning and he is a 5 month old Weimereiner (sp?). It is so much fun to see him run and play in the front yard with Johnathan (my son-in-law). I hope when he gets a little older, he won't be so rambunscous (sp?).

By the way -- Congratulations to Joey & Rena Hamilton on their new little baby girl and the family on their sister, Julianna. Also congrats to Aunt Reese and the proud granparents, Dave and Maggie Hamilton. I hope you all are doing well and I know you have plenty of helping hands.

Lots of Love...............Aunt Paula

My Next Project

I just thought it would be to prepare for The Salvation Army's Empty Bowl Luncheon. I got a surprise this afternoon when I was discussing my great niece's birthday with her Ninna (my sister) and I offered to try and bake her birthday cake and decorate it with polka-dots. I took a cake decorating course two years ago and I think I can do this. It just may not look as professional as Mrs. Rose's cakes from Creative Cakes, but I bet it will taste the same. I hope it turns out well enough to pass the test of my great niece and her friends.

Happy Birthday Laila Grace---9 years old. My how the years have flown by.

Love..............................Aunt Paula

Surprises Galore

I already knew that I am blessed, but once again I received cards anf gifts and baked goodies from all my extended family, those I consider family, and especially my children. I got new clothes that fit my new "BIG' size. I got a Paula Deen Cookbook and it is autographed. But best of all was knowing my savior was born on Christmas Day. The children were very excited over their M&M's and gum. Everyone was pleased with their gifts and now we have 364 days to prepare for this excitement again.

My next project will be to prepare for The Salvation Army's Empty Bowl Luncheon, one of my charitables for the year. They always need freezer items to sell like spaghetti sauce, lasagna, etc.

Aunt Paula

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!CHRISTMAS DAY IS ALMOST HERE

I stay in another world. My daughter came home from work today and came over to check on me as usual. She reminded me that Christmas Eve is tomorrow. I am so behind. I still thought we had several days left before Christmas Eve. All my the children in my family will be so excited as they unwrap their gifts and we adults will remind them of the real meaning of Christmas. I am not sure who started the tradition of gift giving on Christmas Day, but I know the Wise Men brought gifts to Christ when He was born.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to Everyone from Aunt Paula. You all have a piece of my heart.

Out of Touch

I've been without internet and telephone service for a couple of weeks which has caused me to be out of touch. I called to tell a friend and Kim's church family Merry Christmas and this sweet voice on the other end (Ellie Hamilton) says hello is this Miss Paula Killough. She had the Miss Paula part right. All the children associate me with Kim so I guess in their little minds I am also a Killough. It's okay I just love the children.

I have spent the last two days in the kitchen cooking. I have been trying to cook or bake something for everyone in the family that is a favorite for them. Mother has been with me since Tuesday night and my routine has been turned upside down. Bless her heart, she doesn't understand her mannerisms or anything. We lost my daddy a year ago about this time and she having a difficult time of it.

It's funny how you can miss two weeks of making a post and don't have much to tell.

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL and a HAPPY NEW YEAR..........Aunt Paula

Cooking

I am getting geared up for tomorrow with my niece, Caroline. I'm going to get in the kitchen with her. Don't know what we'll cook yet, but it will be some goody, that she's probably not suppose to have. Aunt Paula is known for that. It's not that I don't respect children's parents, I just LOVE children. If their parents absolutely put their foot down about something, I usually obey.

I can't believe how close it is to Christmas Day. Happy Birthday -------JESUS!!!!!!!!!!!! I think I will bake Jesus a cake, what a wonderful idea.

Got to go to the doctor................................Aunt Paula

Shannon's Heart

Shannon was my physical therapist and my dad's as well. She just had to add about four more exercises to my already long list. I see the neurologist tomorrow. He will make some decisions about my meds and my falls. I must get started back taking my calcium +D to keep my bones safe. I certainly would not want to break anything. If my body seems frail now, it surely would be if I broke something.

My nurse, Sandra, comes tomorrow and is going to freak when she sees my shiner.

My niece, Caroline is going to spend one day with me and we will probably get in the kitchen and cook us up a treat. I can hardly wait. I made a chocolate pie Saturday night and the whole pie is still here. For those of you who know me and my chocolate, this is a surprise.

Signing off to play games.......LOL................................Aunt Paula

Telephone Dilemma

I am not sure who's going to win the battle I have started with AT&T. I really thought I would not miss my phone when I let them disconnect, but I really do miss it. I just think it is unfair when they expect you to pay for their mistake in billing and wait on any credit until they decide to issue same. This billing issue has been going on for 6+ months and has continued to make the monthly bill outrageous for my modest disability income. Don't get me wrong, times are hard for everyone right now and I understand that. Even the corporate giants are beginning to tumble.


Pray for me.....................................Aunt Paula

Listening To Christmas Music

I sit here listening to a CD I bought last year, Josh Groban - Noel. As I listened to him sing Little Drummer Boy, I realized I don't even have a drum to play for the king. I don't have anthing to offer him, with the exception of my prayers and heart.

With each day that gets closer to Dec. 17, I find myself becoming more depressed. I want to cry and cry and cry some more, but the tears won't come. All I can do is talk out loud to my daddy as though he is in the same room with me.

We should all deeply love and cherish every moment we have to spend with our parents while they are here with us on earth.

Merry Christmas..........................................................Aunt Paula

P.S. - I must say that after a day of listening to my Christmas favorites and one filled with many happy memories of my daddy and probably just as many tears,I do feel better. As we approach the Christmas Eve tradition of exchanging gifts with family, I am saddened that the year caught me without anything to spend on my nieces and nephews. I know it is not about the gifts, but I also don't want to go down in history as an old prude. I do know that they know my heart and they all have a precious piece of it each of their own.

I love you children..........Aunt Paula

The Shades of Blue

I awoke this morning to a very ugly looking left eyelid in all shades of blue and purple where I fell on Friday. I have several blue spots from approximately 10+ falls yesterday. When I finally did get up, I tried to stay seated the rest of the day. The same for today except the time to bake 2 chocolate pies and dinner for my daughter, her husband and children. Ah, the house smells like chocolate. I will boil spices tomorrow for the smell of Christmas, as I like to refer to it.

My nephew, Ryan called me the other day to tell me that he made homemade cheese biscuits like I taught him a couple of weeks ago. I really think he is going to grow up to be a chef. Of course, I tend to encourage him in that way. I try to teach him what I know about cooking. My baby Sis ask me how I knew all of this stuff and I replied with - memory, reading and watching foodnetwork.

LOL..........................................Aunt Paula

Day of Saddness

My therapist and I decided today that Monday, Dec 8, 2008 will be the last day they come out. There might be another time in the future when I need my visits worse than now. I attend a Seating Clinic tomorrow for a doctor to advise if I should be using a motorized wheelchair or not. All you bloggers out there, NEVER take running, jumping, laughing, singing or anything you do in everyday life for granite. You could not have convinced me prior to Oct 5, 2005 that I would be physically handicapped in anyway. I was convinced that I would have surgery and go home a new patient in two days. God knows his plans for each of us and it does not always turn out the way we want.

Parents teach your children well.

LOL.........................Aunt Paula

My Home Health Nurse & Christmas Things

Sandra is the best. She is very knowledgeable in her field. Today, she brought my grandson a toy. He thinks she is grand. Children have greater perception than we adults tend to give them. I can sound off to her without worrying about hurting her feelings. She is unbiased. Her love for children seems to be alot like mine. I have enjoyed snuggling with my "GRAND"son this morning and likewise am enjoying the quiet while he takes his daily nap.

I found a recipe for some old fashioned hot chcolate, made with cocoa and sugar and milk. It is that time of year. As I sat and siiped on a cup, I daydreamed about the year my baby sister and some of her friends and their children came around Christmas Caroling. People don't tend to do that as much these days as we did when I was growing up. That would be such a joy to open my door to families Christmas Caroling. Getting back to the basics. Any of you out there reading my blog, take the hint? Even though I don't get out much, it is mainly because it is just too much trouble.

LOL..................................Aunt Paula

My Daddy

I sit here listening to Celine Dion Christmas and miss my daddy more than ever before. He loved music, but she was one of his favorites. I will listen to Bing Crosby and Elvis Christmas music next. I just need that right now. She sounds so beautiful as she sings O Holy Night which is one of my all time favorites.

Daddy - here's to you, missing you and loving you...........................Paula