Memories are made of these:

Today was such a special day!  I got to spend time with good friends in our Later Day Saints group touring Marathon Village in Nashville.  It is in an area that we used to lock our doors when we drove through.  Mr. Walker, the owner who bought and refurbished all the old buildings gave us the tour.  He is in a wheelchair due to an accident he had 3 years ago in Chattanooga.  He is still able to do marvelous things as he is a mover and shaker of gigantic proportions.  He has rented much space to media groups, photographers, and anyone who loves being a part of history and architecture.  Why, even Architctects and Archeology is housed there; we were fortunate enough to see and talk with Mike Wolf, himself:-)  Do I look happy or what!

After Marathon Village, we went to Nashville Farmer's Market for lunch!  What choices we had from Indian to Mexican to Asian to Mediteranean.  I opted for Asian and was not disappointed.  Then on to purchase produce...strawberries from Portland, fresh okra, and brussels sprouts!  Yum!!!

What a fantastic time with wonderful friends making memories that will last for a long time!  Wishing you joyous occassions with your friends!

Empty Next...Again

As of Saturday, my pal, Deb went back to Athens to live at home.  She will be commuting to Nashville to finish her treatments.  I miss her, even though I know she is better at her real home.

Today I am by myself.  No one else to fix breakfast for.  No one to awaken with, "It's chemo time."  No one to look up and see sitting on the sofa.  No one to take on rides.

I did seize the day to paint a table that has been in my garage for over a month waiting for my undertaking the project.  I still have a few more pieces to do which will give me a new purpose.

Saturday afternoon Dennis & I moved our things back downstairs to our bedroom and bath from the guest room and bath.  We then escaped to Montgomery Bell State Park for an overnight get-away.  It was so serene and peaceful.  Our room had a balcony with two chairs and a table overlooking the lake.  We saw geese and ducks as well as families enjoying the great outdoors.  I was able to finish a book that I had been reading piecemeal for several weeks.  Their buffets are wonderful!

On our way back we took the scenic route and stopped at the new McKay's Bookstore on Old Hickory Blvd at I-40.  What a great place!  We each found two books to have and enjoy.

Life is full of changes; we meet each with the grace to carry on and learn new opportunities for God's purpose in our lives.  Wishing you days full of such!