We are hunkering down and getting out the sox, sweatshirts, jackets and scarves. Cold and damp up in the northland. 55 degrees today which feels like 45 degrees and going to 29 degrees tonite. It is suppose to be warmer tomorrow. We shall see. Having HOT soup for supper. YOU do not wish you were here! (not right now)
The trees are just budding out a little. Lilacs don't come until mid June. We are a little early. hmmmmmmmmmmmm
PS It is very depressed up here economically. The newspapers are very depressing. It is just depressed. Need a shot of Mary Poppins or somthing! A little bit of sugar makes the medicine go down.???
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Michigan
We arrived in Michigan, about 2 pm this afternoon. It is quiet here, but all looks the same. The weather warmed up and was about 68 degrees in sunshine with no wind. A great welcome. The lake is very calm for those of you who have been here. There were no diamonds on the lake. It seems utterly normal to be here and I am quite sure there are a lot of friendly ghosts around watching. At least all of the people of the past are constantly on my mind, especially my Dad. Aunt Bette's property looks just the same but is not the same, knowing her presence is gone forever. I am sure her family will be around though this summer.
Photo taken at 9:40 p.m., poor quality but shows the loverly lake.
It is a privilege to be here and quite appropriate as the oldest to be the first here this summer. I do know that some of the family will be here to enjoy it again this year.
The dock is in and Larry put one of the little row boats in the water. He brought our electric trolling motor with us. Larry has already hit the lake with his flyrod. He plans to troll in the row boat. Looks like we may get some rain and wind tomorrow but I think it will not last long. We will be here until June 1st when we will head west again for summer and fall. We will try to check in with most of you by phone when we can. Blessings, Helen
Photo taken at 9:40 p.m., poor quality but shows the loverly lake.
It is a privilege to be here and quite appropriate as the oldest to be the first here this summer. I do know that some of the family will be here to enjoy it again this year.
The dock is in and Larry put one of the little row boats in the water. He brought our electric trolling motor with us. Larry has already hit the lake with his flyrod. He plans to troll in the row boat. Looks like we may get some rain and wind tomorrow but I think it will not last long. We will be here until June 1st when we will head west again for summer and fall. We will try to check in with most of you by phone when we can. Blessings, Helen
Monday, May 11, 2009
Flint, Michigan
Just settled in an RV park a few miles from Frankenmuth, MI. On to Carp Lake tomorrow
Sunday, May 10, 2009
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY TO ALL
Honoring your Mom also brings forth the best in Dads and provides a day of simple celebration for Mom, Dad and children. It is an opportunity to show your respect and love for part of the family that has provided love, service, guidance and knitting of the family ties. Old Moms are remembered for the past years and Moms who are actually present are honored for life as it is. Future Moms are shown how family life is affected by the female members and what the future can hold for them.
As I write, my own Mom is being cared for as she taught us to care for others. My daughter is enjoying her day of fun and relaxation with her girls. My son is honoring his wife on Mom's day and preparing his sons and daughter for the future.
Two of my grandchildren are able to be with their Mom because others have given them that gift.
Today as I reflect on my own family and Mom and children, I am concerned for the future of all of our lives. I pray that these thoughts are not too heavy on a holiday, but these thoughts have been disturbingly present in my thoughts for days.
Presently, I am reading the book, "How the Scots Invented the Modern World" by Arthur Herman -- "The True Story of How Western Europe's Poorest Nation Created Our World and Everything in It." Having been a Presbyterian since I was 12 years old, this has still been a huge revelation to me of the past influencing us today. I would give my right arm if Obama would read this account of history which helped form our present nation.
The founders of our present system of government were John Knox and George Buchanan in the 1500s in Scotland.
"Knox and Buchanan believed that political power was ordained by God, but that that power was vested not in kings or in nobles or even in the clergy, but in the people.
Here was a vision of politics unlike any other at the time. The people were always more powerful than the ruler they created; they were free to remove them at will."
WOW - WOW - AND WOW! What a mouthful and concept in those days. I am praying that just these few lines will urge you to find this book which is in paperback and on the book shelves right now and read ALL of it for yourselves. I cannot go into how Scotland became one of the earlest and best educated nations in the world. I cannot go into how they propelled themselves into creating our world as we know it today. I do not know if you know that most of the men killed at the Alamo fighting for freedom from Mexico were Scotch Irish descendants such as Davey Crockett and Jim Bowie and most of the others who died there.
I recently visited the Alamo on the 173rd birthday of the day Santa Ana had shot all of the Alalmo rebels at daylight. There was a reenactment and it was very chilling indeed. Praise God for another Scot, Sam Houston, who whipped Santa Ana at San Jacinto with 900 Scotsmen to his 2,000 Mexican troops.
The Alamo
Reenactment of the Battle at the Alamo
Texas Flag Flying Over the Alamo
I have travelled across America and found evidence of Scottish leadership everywhere. I am of German descent. My husband is of Scottish descent.
Please if you have a little extra time here and there to read this book, I think you will find it uplifting and supportive in your own way of life. It is something our children should understand for their futures.
I am celebrating 68 wonderful years of my life here with Larry quietly in Walton, KY, on our way to the only place I could really call home, Carp Lake, MI. It has been a great run and I praise God for 45 years of being a mom and grandmother. My kids are wonderful as I know yours are too. They can insure the future if we continue to try and give them the tools.
Our travels have certainly been "Happy Trails".
Happy Moms Day to all of you.
Helen
As I write, my own Mom is being cared for as she taught us to care for others. My daughter is enjoying her day of fun and relaxation with her girls. My son is honoring his wife on Mom's day and preparing his sons and daughter for the future.
Two of my grandchildren are able to be with their Mom because others have given them that gift.
Today as I reflect on my own family and Mom and children, I am concerned for the future of all of our lives. I pray that these thoughts are not too heavy on a holiday, but these thoughts have been disturbingly present in my thoughts for days.
Presently, I am reading the book, "How the Scots Invented the Modern World" by Arthur Herman -- "The True Story of How Western Europe's Poorest Nation Created Our World and Everything in It." Having been a Presbyterian since I was 12 years old, this has still been a huge revelation to me of the past influencing us today. I would give my right arm if Obama would read this account of history which helped form our present nation.
The founders of our present system of government were John Knox and George Buchanan in the 1500s in Scotland.
"Knox and Buchanan believed that political power was ordained by God, but that that power was vested not in kings or in nobles or even in the clergy, but in the people.
Here was a vision of politics unlike any other at the time. The people were always more powerful than the ruler they created; they were free to remove them at will."
WOW - WOW - AND WOW! What a mouthful and concept in those days. I am praying that just these few lines will urge you to find this book which is in paperback and on the book shelves right now and read ALL of it for yourselves. I cannot go into how Scotland became one of the earlest and best educated nations in the world. I cannot go into how they propelled themselves into creating our world as we know it today. I do not know if you know that most of the men killed at the Alamo fighting for freedom from Mexico were Scotch Irish descendants such as Davey Crockett and Jim Bowie and most of the others who died there.
I recently visited the Alamo on the 173rd birthday of the day Santa Ana had shot all of the Alalmo rebels at daylight. There was a reenactment and it was very chilling indeed. Praise God for another Scot, Sam Houston, who whipped Santa Ana at San Jacinto with 900 Scotsmen to his 2,000 Mexican troops.
The Alamo
Reenactment of the Battle at the Alamo
Texas Flag Flying Over the Alamo
I have travelled across America and found evidence of Scottish leadership everywhere. I am of German descent. My husband is of Scottish descent.
Please if you have a little extra time here and there to read this book, I think you will find it uplifting and supportive in your own way of life. It is something our children should understand for their futures.
I am celebrating 68 wonderful years of my life here with Larry quietly in Walton, KY, on our way to the only place I could really call home, Carp Lake, MI. It has been a great run and I praise God for 45 years of being a mom and grandmother. My kids are wonderful as I know yours are too. They can insure the future if we continue to try and give them the tools.
Our travels have certainly been "Happy Trails".
Happy Moms Day to all of you.
Helen
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Michigan Bound!
We parked last evening (May 8) at Vollunteer RV park in Heiskell, TN, on our way to Carp Lake, Michigan, to work at the old vacation home compound, hoping to improve its possibilities of selling. Vol Park is a UT theme oriented park, so our Ole Miss stickers got attention of several campers. Leave this morning for Walton, KY, for two days, then on to Fenton, MI, for a night before the last 300 miles to Carp Lake.
Monday, May 4, 2009
Preparing to Leave for Michigan
Before we leave this Thursday for Carp Lake, MI, we have several chores to complete re Texas Molly II.
We enjoyed a Mothers' Day dinner last evening at Jerry & Jean's home in Decatur and Mrs. Ike (Helen's mom) was present, as was a host of family. Helen took this photo of her mother wearing Helen's cowgirl hat.
We'll take five days to get to Carp Lake, then stay there cleaning, etc., until June 1 when we leave for Jackson Hole, WY to meet friends.
We enjoyed a Mothers' Day dinner last evening at Jerry & Jean's home in Decatur and Mrs. Ike (Helen's mom) was present, as was a host of family. Helen took this photo of her mother wearing Helen's cowgirl hat.
We'll take five days to get to Carp Lake, then stay there cleaning, etc., until June 1 when we leave for Jackson Hole, WY to meet friends.
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