The Tent's Packed Up

Well, the whole "event" is over. Most of the cousins have left, and I have to tell you that it was nice getting to see them. I got to meet some of the littlest Williams - Mina, William, Gabriella, and Xavier. All very cute, and with a streak of Williams in them that will keep the line going.

Everything went fairly well with the exception of one cousin sending a message to another cousin that my grandmother didn't want her at the funeral. Oh Jesus, you know that my Daddy got so mad when he found out. And I'm with him. At this point, what does it matter? Granny wrote that when she was hurt, and I am sure she would have been happy to know that her granddaughter came and paid a last respect. It's a stink, but something that will eventually fade, I hope.

Of course it was sorta poignant thinking that this was the last time I will ever see all of my uncles and aunts together alive. They are now at the front of the line as Todd said. And so it begins.

But to change the subject, tonight we are going down to Mary's, because today is Colin's 4th birthday and from what I hear, there will be cake. And you know Brent and I are driving fools when it comes to cake - lol. So that also means that today is Leslie's and Mark's 3rd wedding anniversary - Happy Anniversary folks!

And so it ends . . .

Well, folks, Granny decided to leave us on Saturday around 2:15 in the morning. I am glad she is hopefully somewhere feeling much better.

http://www.paulfuneralhome.com/obituaries.php?page=0&op=view&id=633

Let the trumpets sound and the angels sing

News flash - Stephanie is moving back to NC.

Read the news here -

http://awomanofegypt.blogspot.com/

Good Friday Morning

For those of you that don't know, my father's mother, Granny, has been in a nursing home for over two years now. Well, about two weeks ago she developed pneumonia, which is not a new story as she as had it before. But this time, she was sent to the hospital because it had gotten so bad. The hospital folks stabilized her and sent her back to the nursing home, at which point my father was told it was only a matter of time before she died.

So, for about a week now, my father has been torn up about the whole situation. A situation compounded by the fact that my Uncle Von has come home to be here for this event. It's strange how there wasn't much of an interest when Daddy had to put her in the nursing home, had to take care of her and visit her every day, but now that she is dying, the interest level has increased exponentially.

My Uncle Russell, who lives in Texas, has told Daddy to call him when it's over, as he has to work. My cousin John (http://www.youtube.com/user/HeleOnHunting) has decided that he will be flying home soon. There's no telling how many folks will show up before this is all over.

What my mission is today - the reason I am up so damn early - is that I am meeting my sister (who has an early Dr's appointment in G-ville), and we are going out to get Granny something to be buried in.

Honestly, it's a little macabre making all of these arrangements before Granny is actually dead, but I will be honest with you - my Granny has been gone for a long time. Now there is only this ghost of a person in a hospital bed at a nursing home.

My family went through this a little over a year ago with Mama's mother, Grandmama, and let me tell you, it is the most painful thing to have to deal with - watching someone waste away to a wraith, to a being that cannot communicate or for lack of a better word - live.

So today is death duty day. One of many to come in the future I suppose.

Hope you guys have a better one.

Pet Peeve

Your - possessive - meaning it belongs to you

You're - contraction of You Are

I do not understand why so few people know the difference. I did not realize that so many people misuse these two words until I just finished reading an email from a person at Central Office for my school district.

I think I may become a crusader for the education of folks as to the difference. Wonder if there is a tshirt somewhere for this?

Projects, projects, projects

Hey, Guys!

Well, I have finally gotten started on a couple of projects around here - and have finished two!

Amazing, huh?

I made a door/draft stopper for the utility room door. YOU may not think that is important, but the door is almost an inch short for some bizarre reason, and now AC and heat won't run out under that door any more.

I have also started making slip covers for the dining room chairs. I have had these chairs since I moved in as gifts from a friend of my parents'. The are beginning to really show some wear and tear, and really need to be recovered and have the bottoms rebuilt, but when you can buy fabric for a dollar a yard at Wal-Mart, why not just try to build something yourself? So, about four or five months ago I saw some cheapie fabric that would work in our house and bought about 8 yards of it. And it has just sat in the corner by the sewing machine - watching me while I played games and such on the computer, wishing it was something other than a pile of fabric.

So now I have made two slip covers - not really great, but so much better. Here are before and after pictures -

And for the final project in today's entry, Brent and I went to Habitat for Humanity on July 3rd and bought a light fixture for the dining room to replace the old fixture that had hung there probably since this joint was built over fifty years ago. When I moved in here, it was a brassy color. I wanted something that was white/cream and textured, you know what I am talking about, but those things cost money, so dad painted it for me, and it looked really good - 8 years ago.

Well, the one we bought was brown metal, but my dear sweetie Brent has painted it, and we have officially installed it - and I must say we are both very impressed with ourselves.

So - what do you guys think?

South Carolina Fireworks

Well, many thanks to the folks in SC that still make fireworks worth a damn. Despite the rain, Brent and his cohorts managed to shoot off the fireworks we had bought over the Memorial Day Holiday, making July 4th a great holiday.

I managed to go shopping at all of my favorite junk spots, and even got Brent out to go with me some.

We ate tons of stuff cooked on the grill - shrimp, sausages, and steaks - and had a great time with his folks.

What did you do fun for the 4th?

Happy Independence Day!

We are leaving in a bit for Franklinton to spend the holiday with my in-laws. Should be fun - lots of SC fireworks for the home-brew show this year.



Hope all of my loyal readers - both of you - have a great holiday.