Pondering God's Word for Graduates Tuesday4 Aw...Mondays

 

Sunday, June 1, 2025

~~The Best Part of Waking Up~~

Well hello again!  I am so glad you stopped by and I do hope you are here to join in for Toni Taddeo's Tuesday 4.

We ask 4 questions each week to get you blogging, thinking, discussing and visiting with other bloggers.

The commercial song said "the best part of waking up in Folger's in your cup".  

1. What is in your cup in the morning?

I am a yea lover but lately my husband has me on this iced coffee kick. Our youngest girl Hannah uses Nescafe for Lattes and although it is really strong it is also really good.

2. What brand of coffee or tea is the best in your opinion and why do you think so? We like the Kaui Vanilla Macadamia Coffee but we also have used Tim Horton (not impressed), Folgers (great long time coffee) and Dunkin.

3. Where do you drink your cuppa in the morning? Do you have a nice view?

Usually on the patio but we had some cold days with lots of rain so indoors. I like to 

watch Tom & Jerry cartoons in the morning. Lots of pet owners all around us so yes I love the view and love the birds singing, the squirrels getting into mischief. It is a funny scene most days.

4.Besides the morning, do you take little tea or coffee breaks during the day?    If you are out and about where is your favorite place to get some tea or coffee?

We go to McDonalds. Very impressed by the people who work at local one, polite,

always making the iced coffee drinks perfectly and it gives me a chance to leave some money in the Ronald McDonald House box. Two people I know personally used their services and 100% of your donation goes to fund the houses with free shelter and food for parents staying at local hospitals with sick children. Otherwise I have so much tea so I can whip up a tea hot or cold to enjoy mid day.

Devin, Christal and Alex's youngest child graduated high school. Avery was having a time with his asthma due to the allergies and all the rain so we had to stay home. Rebekah and Zach went and enjoyed seeing everyone. Jaslin works at a Starbucks in Boulder , attends classes and dates on of the CU Buffs kickers. He is a handsome young man, but we have not had the opportunity to meet him. Alexis attends Creighton U in Nebraska while her sweetheart takes his classes at the university in Billings, Montana. It is hard to imagine the kids so grown up. Oh I failed to mention Devin is an excellent soccer player and has been great at kicking that ball since he was able to stand up as a small child.

" For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, because it is consecrated by the word of God and prayer." 1 Timothy 4:4-5

Saturday, we went to pet the goats at the open spaces near our home. Oh the goats! There were so many of them and they came to the fence looking for us to give them food. They are actually quite polite when taking the treats out of your hands.  Please visit Aw.....Mondays

Saturday morning we were bright & early to get some fresh veggies at the Westminster

 Farmers Market. The cool guys who make the best smoked salmon and latkes were there to fill our bellies. We always split a plate because it is plentiful. They also have yummy pastries which we had later before leaving the market.

Sunday Stealing -- Stolen by Christina

 

May 30, 2025

Welcome to Sunday Stealing. Here we will steal all types of questions from every corner of the blogosphere. Our promise to you is that we will work hard to find the most interesting and intelligent questions. Cheers to all of us thieves!

This week we're stealing from Christina at Call Me Patsy. Back in 2008, she admitted she stole these questions from a blogging buddy named Liz. Here we don't judge. We celebrate such theft.

Questions Christina Stole from Liz

1. What bill do you hate paying the most? The mortgage

2. Which restaurant would you recommend for a romantic dinner? Saltgrass Steak House

3. Who was your first grade teacher? Sister Leocadia

4. What should you be doing right now? Laundry hahaha

5. What did you want to be when you were growing up? Annie Oakley

6. How did you choose the shirt you're wearing right now? I have a sundress on. First day without rain. Thought we were gonna need an ARK!

7. Gas prices! What's your first thought? Less than $2.75 here and we had a dollar off at our local King Soopers so $1.75 was sweet!

8. Do you have a teddy bear? YES! His name is "Old Friend" I love that silly ole bear

9. Do you own the last book you read, or did you get it from the library? I own way too many books. I should go to the library instead but I do love my book collection.

10. Did you more recently send a text or write a Post It? Text to my sweetheart. He is at work.

Thank you for playing! Please come back next week.

 

 Brians Home

Such a precious share. Hi to everyone here in blogland. Missed all of you. Life is hard. I still pray harder.

Tuesday 4/ Friendly Fill In's and Feline Friday

 STAYING PUT MOVING ON

Welcome back to Toni Taddeo's Tuesday 4.

Sometimes we live in the same place where we were born and remain there all of our lives.

Sometimes we move away and never come back because of jobs, marriage, circumstances of all kinds.

Sometimes we choose where we will live and we have definite reasons for staying there even though we might be far from family.

1. Are you far from family and if so why? Would you like to have them closer and have you discussed that with them? All of our children are very close to us except one. Hannah and her husband and little boy are in upstate NY. My sister & one brother are 120 miles away from me and another brother about 1 hour away.

2. How did you come to live in the state you are in? How about the city/town. Both my husband Avery & I are Colorado born & raised. We have lived in this state our entire lives. He has lived in the Denver metro area since his 20's but I have been here in the Denver area since July 1983. My husband lived in KC, MO and Las Vegas, NV too. Ah...youth!

3. What good things keep you living where you are?

What's good about your state and town? We love Colorado except for the politics. We have lots of sunshine even on days when it is raining or snowing. There are lots of things to do and we love it. We love our town and neighborhood but the city recently put in place this pet limit. Instead of going after those who mistreat their pets, those who let them run wild even though there is a leash law and those that just don't care about their pets. But now we all suffer. Our daughter Rebekah went up against the city and we will remember this when it is time to vote. But of all the people there, the chief of police, the city attorney they stuck behind her when she spoke at a town meeting. So all the council people will hopefully be booted at the next election.

4. What things might convince you to move to another state or just another town?  My lifelong friend Karen and her husband Chris live in Boise, Idaho. It is my kind of place. The citizens rule, the police protect the citizens and if we could move it is the one place we would go. Their governor is no nonsense and they do not have the illegal problem so many of this sanctuary cities and states have. They have homeless people but nothing like we have.  I would also love to be a homeowner in our hometown. But unfortunately the liberal government has literally destroyed our town with drugs and illegals and homelessness and they could care less about their citizens who pay the taxes. My once beautiful childhood neighborhood as well as my husband's has been turned into a real hell hole! Very tragic and sad but again when the people keep electing the same sorry government you can not expect anything much. Like jobs or low crime.

"We have, as all will agree, a free Government, where every man has a right to be equal with every other man. In this great struggle, this form of Government and every form of human right is endangered if our enemies succeed." Abraham Lincoln

FELINE FRIDAY

Felix the Cat was a favorite of mine and I always wanted the wall clock of Felix with his tail as the pendulum. Stop by and say hi to Mimi today.

FRIENDLY FILL IN'S

Ellen and her co host Lorianne choose what we fill in. Thank these ladies for keeping this meme going.

 1. I know you are __________________when________________________.

 2. I am pleased with ____________________.

 3. I wish I had the super power of ______________so I could __________.

 4. I still have _________________from my childhood.

My answers:

 1. I know you are an animal lover when you care about pets so much.

 2. I am pleased with the results of my five star pancake recipe which I misplaced a long time ago. I made a batch today and they were delicious.

 3. I wish I had the super power of making lots of money so I could renew the old neighborhoods where Avery & I grew up. 

 4. I still have all my memories in my heart from my childhood.

" A house is made of bricks and beams. A home is made of hopes and dreams."

"The magic thing about home is it feels good to leave and feels even better to come back."

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY WEEKEND

 

                   HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL THE MOMS OUT THERE IN BLOGWORLD!

So many mom's will celebrate this weekend. I had an aunt who was unable to have children yet she was one of my many role models. Miss you auntie Ang. Loved celebrating with my mom and since both of these exceptional women are gone I celebrate them still.

" Mothers are like glue. Even when you can't see them, they are holding the family together." Susan Gale

            I need to think about this, a favorite of mine and recreate one for daughters too. 

 

Myself with my mom in about 1972. I sure miss her wisdom. Her strength, everything about her. She has been gone for 24 years this year and it is hard without a mom, especially a good mom.

Proverbs 31:10 " Who can find a virtuous woman? 

A mother is her daughter's home base. As she grows up she holds on to her mom's hand to steady her walk. She will be dependent on you until that day comes when she is not. She will open her wings and fly like a bird and start to live her own life. But no matter how old she is, how far away she lives, she will remember your strength when she was small and she will reach out to you when she needs advice regarding her own child rearing. Sometime she will see you in herself. It is funny, I have three daughters and one daughter-in-law. Our oldest girl is mom to three. We have always been very proud of her. She took her her late husband's two kids and raised them along with her one son. They are good people. You feel like you did something right. Our second girl is a "dog mom". Everyone has their own path they follow and this girl loves her pups. She is very much like me, if she reads this, she will knows it is the truth. Many times she has said, "I was shopping and I saw this, so I bought it! Oh no, I am turning into you!" She makes me proud. Our youngest girl is mom to one and she is a very good mom. She was a pre school teacher so she has lots of experiences with other peoples little ones. Their little boy is a wonderful child. He is her shadow and there are days he looks just like her  and in the blink of an eye, he is his father's son.  Then our daughter-in-law. She is a good mom too. She can balance a teenage girl and two boys that have been a difficult road after a horrific car accident. She balances everything with grace. It is a blessing all of our children have had soulmates and they have worked together with their children and pets too. My mother would often tell me I was very blessed. She would say God gave you a good husband and healthy children. What more do you think you need? and.....she was so right. 

"Children, if you want to  be wise, listen to your parents, and do what they tell you, and the Lord will help you. For the commandment "  Honor your father and your mother , was the first of the ten commandments with a promise attached; y" You will prosper and live a long, full life if you honor your parents." Ephesians 6:1-3

Tuesday4 and Happy Tuesday and My Love of My Denver Nuggets

                                               HOME  WHERE THE HEART IS 

Welcome back to Toni Taddeo's Tuesday 4.   

This week let's talk about home or the house in which you grew up.   

1. What do you think of this picture.. the staircase. Do you like how it looks?  Does it say "home" to you? It is very lovely. I love the stairs although as I get older I prefer one level. Sad to say. 

Would you like something that looks like this? I sure would! Very precious and looks like someone's home. 

2. Did you love growing up in your family home? Could you live in a house like that today?  Absolutely. My childhood home was built by my dad in 1946 when my older brother was getting ready to be born. It faced the most glorious view of Pikes Peak and I dream about it still today. Never took that view for granted and never will. 

3.  What did your bedroom look like when you were a teen?

I had a HUGE bedroom but shared it with an older sister. When dad remodeled in the 1960's he let us paint the room lavender. Funny because my sweet husband let's me have the lavender drapes and a butterfly bedroom with lavender tones. 

4.  What kind of vibes or atmosphere do you like to foster in your home today?  Sophisticated, homey? We have five long haired chihuahuas so they think everything belongs to them. I am going to get a matching recliner like my husband or close to it this summer. God willing. I just love comfort and am not into perfect living room spaces. It's just me. My folks lived in our home and we do that here too. 

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My Denver Nuggets won their first game in OKC against the Thunder last night. Unfortunately, I had a terrific headache so I was in my bed as the game started. It was bittersweet because  Aaron Gordon, our power forward won the game with a last minute throw that hit that basketball and won the game! Aaron loves basketball and since losing his older brother  Drew in an auto accident last year, Aaron had his two small nephews with him at the press conference. His sister-in-law moved here with the kids to be close to phamily. It is just something in Aaron's character that I truly admire. He is dedicated to his sport and even asked to change his number to 32 which his brother wore when he played.

John Wooden was one of the greatest football coaches in the college games. He coached at UCLA and he said of character: " Be more concerned with your character than your reputation because  your character is what you really are , while your reputation is merely what others think of you

Although bittersweet, the first game in a long series was special. So it made me happy even with bittersweet moments.

My nephew Ed, who I blogged about at BIG ED AND BIG FOOT at my other blog passed away one month ago today. I wrote about him so I will share one of his loves. Ed loved going into the woods searching for BigFoot. 

I found the best t shirts I am going to twin with Avery in. We are going to remember Ed and his love of BigFoot. I will post a photo when we get our t shirts. Please visit Happy Tuesday

"Im a romantic,  I would like Bigfoot to exist. I've met people who swear they have seen Bigfoot, and the interesting thing is , every single continent , there is an equvialent of  Bigfoot or Sasaquatch.  There's the Yeti, the Yowie in Australia,  the Chinese Wildman and on and on and on. " Jane Goodall

HAPPY EASTER

 

Wanting to wish everyone a Happy & Beautiful Easter SONday. I am grateful to be here. Lots has happened in our phamily since I was last blogging. Here are my pretty tulips the other day. This morning they were drooping in the snow and cold. Ah....Springtime in Colorado!

Brody fell at school, during recess and rebroke his right leg. He had to have more surgery and he was upset. But he had great plans to play summer baseball so that will be on hold for another year. He came through the surgery and was able to go home sooner than his parents thought. The doctor did a surgery which he has had great success with with children under age 10. Normally, a surgery for adults, the doctor was able to put a rod in his leg starting at the hip and traveling north and south down his right leg. He has used the walker and wheelchair but plans to be able to walk on his leg again soon.

Last Friday evening, the baseball program they participate in had a special program before the start of their season. All the kids came onto the field and Brody & Blake were throwing out the first pitch. The mayor in their city heard their story from a friend who came to a city council meeting and talked about the boys. The mayor deemed Friday, April 11, 2025 as Brody & Blake Day. The kids on the field chanted their names and the police officers and fire fighters who were first on the scene from their accident were there to meet the boys first hand. It was quite a moving experience and wonderful evening. The weather was perfect. 

 Brody & Blake 2024 

A few random photos. Shortly before Brody's broken leg for the second time, Brittany won a meet & greet with Jamal Murray who plays for the Denver Nuggets and happens to be one of our all time favorite Nuggets. She could take one person with her and of course, Brody is a huge Jamal fan. They were able to get photos with him and Brody was over the moon.

Jamal told Brody his basketball clogs were "tight:. Brody was so happy to meet him. He and Brittany and 49 other fans were able to talk with him and snap photos too.

Little B& B Brothers Blake  does his own thing and he loves the i 

pad as his cool new glasses help him. He has been doing well since an eye infection a few weeks earlier. These two boys are strong and so brave. They have been through so much and yet they keep moving forward. 

I will share my Easter photos as we all have a wonderful Easter SONday planned. 

" God has raised this Jesus to life, and we are all witnesses to it."  Acts 2:32

KINDNESS

 I wanted to remind everyone how important kindness it. Our phamily has been blessed by it since the boys, our grandsons, were in the terrible car accident with there dad Jeremy October 9, 2024.

So many kindnesses. So many kind hearts out in this world. Do not believe what you hear on the news, they are not telling you the truth. 

Martha, from the encouragement group I belong to, sent the boys hand embroidered pillowcases. They were tickled to have their names printed out in red letters. It was a very thoughtful gift.

My friend Sharlene who I have not seen in person in probably 30 years, said she was praying for the boys and their dad and family. Than she donated to the fund set up for them. Today is the anniversary of her mother's passing. So I am way behind contacting people doing all these wonderful things for our phamily. I talked with her privately and reminded her I am that orphan too and my mom's anniversary is tomorrow. So we had a nice chat. Kindness.

I spoke with Avery's cousin Carolynn. She is a retired nurse and has a big phamily of her own. She sent money to the kids and has them on her church prayer list too. I try to send updates as often as I can so I will share that today here too.

Brody's neuro docs are so happy with his progress, his successes and the fact that he is knocking his PT out of the park. In a couple of weeks they will take him back to surgery and remove the wire in his right leg. Than he will find out how soon he can walk on it again. He uses his walked and wheelchair but he wants to get up and move. He does get some headaches if the school gets too noisy or the lights are too bright. I understand that as I had lot of neurosurgery in my 30's and I remember those headaches well. They do go away as the years go by. I told Brody this so he has an ally in the headache dept.

Blake had lots of appointments two days ago. The retina specialist found blood and some scarring behind his right eyes. So they will need to go take care of that is a few weeks and than in 6 months he will need more surgery. He is able to see up close but not far away. There is no tablet time on that as of yet. Prayer is so welcomed.

 Saturday November 16th is the anniversary of my mom's passing. It is usually a very difficult day for me but since the accident, spending extra time with the boys is such a priority and we love our Saturdays when we can be with the kids. Today was no exception. My mom always told me how important phamily was so she would love to know that we value our loved ones just like she and my dad did.

Mom with Rebekah (1988) and me. She was great grandma. A great mom, wife, sibling, daughter. The list goes on and on.  Missing her but knowing how proud she would be to see Avery and I put our phamily first.

Kind words do not cost much. Yet they accomplish much. 

Blaise Pascal

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

Good Evening Monday

 I am still missing here but praying for all and especially Sandra and Bob and her sweet pup I Beau. Know they  were without water & power in Florida from the Hurricane. Always praying and even though I am out of the loop I think of you all .

Our two grandson's Brody & Blake are home and healing. They spent 8 days at the Children's Hospital. They came home October 17th late in the evening together. They are on outpatient services and still need lots of prayer. They are healing but it is a slow process.

I heard from Suzanne who use to blog at Colorado Lady and  she let me know her aunt Lavoice passed away last night October 27, 2024. Lavoice loved her blogging community. She was at Thoughts from Meme's Corner and I am always grateful for the opportunity I had to meet her face to face It was many years ago here in Colorado but she was a joy. She said I was the one person she knew who talked more than anyone else! She was on a vacation with her niece Suzanne and Suzanne's mom Patsy. Lavoice and Patsy were sisters.

I kept in touch with Lavoice over the years. She had moved into a retirement community,.She rarely missed a blog post and I will forever be grateful for knowing her. A wonderful smart, talented lady with a sweet heart. Please pray for all her family. 

 

One small note from our kids in up state NY - that little 10 month old grandboy decided he would crawl and he is off and keeping his mom and dad busy. 

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Someone Brittany & Jeremy know were able to get several Denver Bronco players, including Jarrett Stidham and Bo Nix, quarterbacks to sign this football for the boys.  Can you see those smiles?

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