tommywalnuts-My Self Sufficient Journal: Rural, Urban, and back again

[tommywalnuts]

Well, this weekend we continued on the deck project. We built rails around it, capped with 2x6's, so its a good space to set a pop or cup o' joe. Next week I'll rip some scrap 2x6's into simple bannisters and gate materiel...and then it'll be done!!! I also cut some trees down around my aunts house...caught a meth head hiding in them the other day. Hopefully eliminating his hiding spot, as well as letting him know someone is agressively watching the area, will convince him to mosey on down the road.
Last night Laura and I took the little kids on an impromtu "ghost hunt". I drove them around town to various locations that, according to local legend, are haunted. We took them to the local newspaper building, a 5 story that has several stories connected with it. We were gathered in the parking lot, and I was pointing to a 5th story window, telling them about the ghost up there, when BAMMMMM, an extremely noisy AC kicked on. Scared them so much lol, they bolted in the truck. We sure had a lot of fun.

Well, going to get ready for another week, ya'll have a blessed day.

 

[2dream]

be sure and post a pic of that finished deck.

Those kids will remember that night for a long time. I can see them now sitting around talking to each other 20 years from now and someone going, Hey, remember when.

 

[tommywalnuts]

My grandma passed away Friday morning. She was 83 years old. Her health had declined over the past few years; Tuesday my aunt and I took her to the hospital due to stomach complicetions. Her condition worsened. She wanted so bad to go home, and after consulting the doctor, he believed her time was near, and so we brought her home Thursday morning. She finally passed Friday at around 2 pm.
My Mamaw was a lady. She held herself to a higher standard than the general public. She was dignified through a long life that was often filled with deep emotional turmoil. She was grace,she was my saftey net, often when I didn't deserve it.
My wifes mother passed a year and a half ago. After a day of grief and pain, her and I went to my Mamaw's. When my wife walked in, Mamaw, who at this time could not walk very well at all, slowly rose from her chair and wrapped Laura in her arms. Mamaws hands were always so very soft and loving, and I had never seen a more stately and comforting presence. She was timeworn yet solid dignity.
I know Mamaw is finally well, and with the Lord and my Papaw...but I don't know what I will do without Mamaws soft hands and her warm hugs.

This is Mamaw and I on Mothers day this year.

 

[dragonlaurel]

Sorry about your Grandma's passing. That's never easy but at least you were close to her and she knew she was loved. She sounds like a great lady. It was obvious in that picture that you were really close to each other.

Removing that meth head's hiding spot was a good idea. I lived in a bad neighborhood before and found out crackheads were smoking their stuff under the ligustrum bushes in the corner of the back yard. I was only renting - so I left the bushes but started tossing food scraps under them. To attract ants to build nests there. I also asked the cops to run them off (frequently) any time I saw them back there.

I'm in Arkansas and we are supposed to have some kind of creature around here too. Haven't seen it- but heard something when were out walking in the hills last summer. I'll never forget that sound. Saw a Bigfoot show later and it sounded like it.

 

[2dream]

So sorry to hear about your Mamaw. Its easy to see that you are going to miss her a great deal.
When I lost my father I felt the same way you do about your Mamaw. He was always my comforter. Now over 10 years later I still miss him. When I am down and out, I sit down, close my eyes and remember, I think about all the things I know he would have said to me to make me feel better. I usually get up and walk away with a smile on my face, and whatever the problem was seems to have shrunk a little.
Its my way of keeping him with me.

 

[FarmerChick]

I am sorry about your Mamaw.
Solid dignity....that was her generation! Nice description of her. She touched you in many great ways! I am sure you are so thankful you had her in your life!

 

[Ldychef2k]

What a wonderful tribute to a person whom the Lord placed in your life to touch your heart. She did her job well.

 

[TanksHill]

I am sorry for the loss of your Grandmother. From what you have told us she was a great woman. I am glad she came home to pass it makes such a difference.

Our love for family is a very strong bond that last in our hearts forever.

 

[tommywalnuts]

Hey ya'll


I haven't been on in a while, just been trying to stay busy, and not be sad. Things are good here, been working a lot, hunting when I can and getting ready for Christmas. I will post some pics of our tree later, and try to get back into my journal, the forum and what-not. Just wanted ya'll to know we're doing OK, and also for everyone of my friends on SS (which is everyone lol) to have a wonderful blessed Christmas.


T

 

[TanksHill]

You too!!!! Merry Christmas!!!