Liz's Letters

Pages in the story of my life turn every day, every minute every day. And every so often, a chapter is closed. Sometimes I rejoice at the end of a chapter, glad that it is over and other times, I feel sad. Sunday night, a chapter closed and I spent my last evening as Home Group leader to a group of women who have become very special to me - some over several years and some over just a short period of time. It is difficult for me to look back and determine the exact start of this chapter, but I recall vividly the story that God wrote on my heart as I lived it. And it will remain one of my favorite chapters, loved and cherished like a favorite book - one you hang on to forever, read over and over again, and lovingly caress when you run across it on the shelf. It is a story of a question and an answer. A prayer and God's plan. Fear and courage, anger and forgiveness, uncertainty and enlightenment and most importantly God's amazing grace. And even though I know the story is no...

First Monday Trade Days Canton, TX Now, that's fun (and funny) stuff!

Need to pack Need to pack Then why am I sitting here on the computer reading blogs? And now typing a post...for no real reason? I need to pack! This upcoming weekend is one of my favorite weekends - ever! It is the annual Heart to Heart retreat in the Ozarks of Missouri! In the past, I have traveled to Tulsa via airplane and then by car with my mom. I will miss doing that this year, but I am taking 3 very special friends with me this year! I cannot even imagine the fun we will have on the road trip there and back! We range in age from early 20's to 50's, we know each other well, and care about each other bunches, which makes the weekend even more inviting! Then, when we get there, we will be with crowds of other women, all from different walks of life - but with one common bond - understanding, peace and love of the 12 step program and serenity. Already, in my mind, I can hear the laughter. I can smell the musky dorm rooms where we will sleep, and the aroma of the food ...

July 4th was a blast! We spent the day with our family and best friends. One of the best ways to spend the day in Texas...in July... IN THE POOL! I love my friend, Tricia, and her little guy! Fred and his best friend. Me and my best friends! We were having too much fun! The food was delicious! Waiting for the fireworks display! Me and my beautiful daughter! My oldest and dearest friend. Look at the silly kids behind us! LOL! I love, love, love these ladies! I love this young lady more than anything! What a fantastic Fourth!

One of my May highlights! One of my very best friends, the one I met in 6th grade, we cheered together, we spent night after night, we ate too much pizza, laughed until we nearly wet our pants, went out with two best friends ('cause we were best friends), we even got broken up with in the very same letter... THAT best friend! Her daughter got married in May! And I had not seen this best friend since 1987! Such a long story, but the part that happened in May is that we got to spend some time together! And what a wonderful time it was! Me and my dear friend, Pam, together again! And with the lovely bride... Okay, this is a tree that was on a table at the wedding. I thought it was cool. And me and my mom. She, of course, knew Pam all those years ago too. It was great to have her with me. This is Pam and her boyfriend of 14 years! Yes! 14 years! And he was such a great guy. No wonder they have been together that long. And naturally, a picture of me and my hubby of 28 years! Pam was in...

Sunday, March 14 Fred and I were able to get away for an entire afternoon and play with "our new toy". With the worship service over and no children at home we felt free as birds. So we headed to Krum, Texas. This is where we hanger our Piper Cub airplane. Many people (even in Texas) have not heard of Krum, so I included a photo. We stopped for a bite of lunch at the local Mexican restaurant and watched the folks at the church across the street leave their services and walk right across the street for lunch. After our delicious meal, we drove another few miles up the road to the hanger. Yep, this is it. And the runway? There it is... Yes, it is grass! It is not necessary to have pavement to take of and land in a small airplane! Here is my hubby, opening the doors to the hanger, revealing one beautiful yellow wing. This is the traditional color of this particular aircraft. If you want to read more about this wonderful little plane, here is the Wikipedia link. Piper J-3 Cub...