HI HO, HI HO, IT'S OFF TO MAYO I GO

Packing for a trip that you really want to take can be daunting enough, but packing to go somewhere that you really don't want to go is a down right overwhelming task. How do you pack for a trip to the hospital, where you have no idea what's going to be done, or how long it will take. Humm, I guess my method of throw a little of this in, and a little of that, some sweats and be done with it is all that a girl can do. I hope I don't need a fraction of what I have tucked so neatly into my suitcase; that some brainiac finds exactly what's wrong in record time, with little prodding or poking around. Ahh, that would be the cherry on my cake! But, for now...it's off to the Mayo I go, with prayers for answers to my mystery
ills. See you on the flip side!!

WISHING YOU RAINBOWS

Who other than a dog could make our rainbows even bigger and brighter?? Sending you doggie rainbows to brighten your day!

INTO EACH LIFE A LITTLE RAIN MUST FALL

It's no secret that we who live here in Tennessee have been dealt a soggy hand this past weekend. Over 15 inches of rain fell, leaving most of Nashville and surrounding areas under up to twenty feet of water or more. We were fortunate, we live high up on a bluff, and escaped the epic floods that so many fell victim to. It has been particularly sad, because so many lives were lost. While safe and sound here at the Goode house, the rain certainly sent us all into a gloomy funk. The dogs didn't crawl out of their nests for two days, Hubby and I did little other than watch the drama that was occurring unfold on the local news station, and we also took time to counted our blessings.
It's all been quite surreal. The rivers have finally crested, and the water is starting to recede, now the real work starts and harsh reality sets in. It's times like these that really put a lot of things in our personal lives into perspective. We may have our troubles, and might be traveling some rough roads, but we are in our air conditioned home, with plenty of food, electricity, a comfortable bed to sleep in, and best of all each other. Even though the rains are pouring down regarding health issues here, the sun is shining brightly in so many other ways. As the old adage goes...into each life a little rain must fall.