Well here I am again....thinking about "Austin"
and all the ones who are there and love me unconditionally. I feel like I am in the hardest place of my life.
Both physically and mentally. I really do miss being around those who don't judge me and trusted me. Thank you and just know I really do miss ALL of you. 
and all the ones who are there and love me unconditionally. I feel like I am in the hardest place of my life. Both physically and mentally. I really do miss being around those who don't judge me and trusted me. Thank you and just know I really do miss ALL of you. Having said that; I still feel I made the best decision. Dale and I are here and able to help his parents. His Dad and him have grown closer, and the fact is, Jimmy is not getting better; and with us here I hope that we bring a bit of comfort, in knowing that they are not by themselves with this. 
I still look to God for my daily "gifts". It is such a delight to bring joy to the kids and even a few people that I work with. I am the jokester around work.
But I can drive a "mean" bus. Everyone wants to ride with me when I drive. Trust me it is an experience. I have started selling AVON in hopes that I can break the ice with some of these ladies and make a few extra bucks. Emphasis on the last part. Somewhere between Halloween and this past week; I've turned a corner with these ladies. They talk more to me and they are actually nice to me. I just decided to "love" em' as they are; and not worry about anything else. This has proven to be a great antidote; and allot less stress on me. And they are buying AVON from me.
It is such a delight to bring joy to the kids and even a few people that I work with. I am the jokester around work. But I can drive a "mean" bus. Everyone wants to ride with me when I drive. Trust me it is an experience. I have started selling AVON in hopes that I can break the ice with some of these ladies and make a few extra bucks. Emphasis on the last part. Somewhere between Halloween and this past week; I've turned a corner with these ladies. They talk more to me and they are actually nice to me. I just decided to "love" em' as they are; and not worry about anything else. This has proven to be a great antidote; and allot less stress on me. And they are buying AVON from me. God still is providing daily gifts for me. I love the smell in the morning when the air is nice and crisp outside. The people across from us have new calves
and watching them play is so cute. I so enjoy being outside on the front steps watching them. It sometimes makes me feel like I stepped back in time. I know I have told you about the smelly chickens; and that the smell means "money". Yech! Occasionally this smell mingles with the others in the morning. 
and watching them play is so cute. I so enjoy being outside on the front steps watching them. It sometimes makes me feel like I stepped back in time. I know I have told you about the smelly chickens; and that the smell means "money". Yech! Occasionally this smell mingles with the others in the morning. However the trees here are amazing in color. Everyday is even more beautiful than the day before.
I awoke this morning to horses "nickering"; so I got up went out and fed them. Then I crawled back into bed to do my "Bible Study". It is really neat to be able to sit and watch outside. The clouds are very low and it looks like you could reach up and touch them. The wind is blowing and their is a nice wind blowing through the trees. I love hearing the trees blow; each type has their own "music" and together they sound like a symphony of nature; as presented by the "plants". Of course we have the animals and their own sounds; like the owl at night; and the doves in the morning. It is so neat to see how different each season is as far as how the sounds travel. In the summer months you can hear the "mining" going on. Even though it is many miles away that sound does travel. During the fall/winter it is the leaves moving. I love coming home down the "covered" lane. I have one of 2 ways to come home; the highway or the country lane way
. When I need the "down" time I come home the country lane way. The trees are so awesome in color; deep reds mixed with golden browns and yellows. All this is mixed with the vibrant greens. Going down my country lane is so cool. It is mainly covered by trees; a canopy of them. And behind all them on occasion is a house or a barn. I mainly love slowing down and smelling the trees and the earth. Listening to the birds. And just breathing life. I often use this as a "prayer" lane. To give thanks, ask for help and lift up all those who are in need at the time. It is like living in a "postcard" picture. This whole place is like something from Norman Rockwell. There is the Farmer's market every Saturday; small town shops around the square mixed with churches here and there. Homes with large front porches; that beckon to you to come sit...have some "tea or coffee". Sit and talk awhile. There are very comfy looking and I could easily read an entire book in those rocking chairs. The people are very proud of their history here. I learn something new every week.
I awoke this morning to horses "nickering"; so I got up went out and fed them. Then I crawled back into bed to do my "Bible Study". It is really neat to be able to sit and watch outside. The clouds are very low and it looks like you could reach up and touch them. The wind is blowing and their is a nice wind blowing through the trees. I love hearing the trees blow; each type has their own "music" and together they sound like a symphony of nature; as presented by the "plants". Of course we have the animals and their own sounds; like the owl at night; and the doves in the morning. It is so neat to see how different each season is as far as how the sounds travel. In the summer months you can hear the "mining" going on. Even though it is many miles away that sound does travel. During the fall/winter it is the leaves moving. I love coming home down the "covered" lane. I have one of 2 ways to come home; the highway or the country lane way. When I need the "down" time I come home the country lane way. The trees are so awesome in color; deep reds mixed with golden browns and yellows. All this is mixed with the vibrant greens. Going down my country lane is so cool. It is mainly covered by trees; a canopy of them. And behind all them on occasion is a house or a barn. I mainly love slowing down and smelling the trees and the earth. Listening to the birds. And just breathing life. I often use this as a "prayer" lane. To give thanks, ask for help and lift up all those who are in need at the time. It is like living in a "postcard" picture. This whole place is like something from Norman Rockwell. There is the Farmer's market every Saturday; small town shops around the square mixed with churches here and there. Homes with large front porches; that beckon to you to come sit...have some "tea or coffee". Sit and talk awhile. There are very comfy looking and I could easily read an entire book in those rocking chairs. The people are very proud of their history here. I learn something new every week. Our home is wonderful with a few "needing" things here and there. But I will get there eventually. I just really enjoy the fresh air and being around the animals. Watching them with one another is so cool. The horses are constantly amazing. The "baby" of the group "Birdie" thinks she is a dog. She "paws" at the gate to come in and eat or to get my attention. She really is something else. All 3 of them will have a total conversation with you while you fix their food. The dogs have Dale trained; at about 9:30/10:00 every night they will go to him and start barking; if he doesn't get up they come to me and bark. The end result is the walk of course. To the end of the drive and back. Does not matter how cold it is, we must go.
I pray that God will bless each of you over the Thanksgiving Holiday. Joshua will be coming home to spend Thanksgiving with us. We will travel to Lubbock this coming weekend to be with Sarah and her family and Hannah and her Husband. Then we will spend Thanksgiving with Dale's folks. And for this I am so thankful. I get to be with 2 out of 3 of our kids. May God Bless each of you.
Blessings from the Country,
Karen
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