June 8, 2007
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Hey, friends,
Sorry I haven't updated in so long. I've been reading, but not writing.
I spent a wonderful day last Saturday on a trek to Ozark County,
Missouri, to visit my old friend ozarksfarmgirl. We spent a lovely day
going to visit interesting sites in her part of the world, including a
rainbow trout farm, an abbey where the monks make and sell fruitcake,
an operating general store, and a mill perfectly preserved, exactly as
it was more than 100 years ago. I also got to see Janet's beautiful
home, their family farm, Janet's chickens, and have a big steak dinner
with her family, included grandmothers, daughter and son-in-law, and
grandson Wyatt. It was day full of great fun, and a wonderful visit
with a treasured old friend whom I've known since I was 19 years old
back in Mississippi!
This week brought our family a painful mishap. My sweet mother-in-law
fell and crushed her ankle, had to have surgery, and is in the hospital
in a cast to her hip. Ruby, 82, lives here in our town, and we're the
only family she has nearby. Up till now, she's been very
independent,was still driving and living alone, and it remains to be
seen how her life will be now, depending on how well her very fragile
bones will heal. She has a strong faith and a wonderful attitude, so we
believe she'll do well, but she's got a lot of challenges ahead of her.
Our GARDEN is doing great! We've already picked and eaten zucchini and
cucumbers, and today I dug our first NEW POTATOES and pulled some
little onions. Can't wait to have those tomorrow.
Tomorrow night, Doyle and I are going to Branson to see the Shepherd of the Hills outdoor
drama, the first tourist attraction in Branson, based on the book
Harold Bell Wright wrote 100 years ago. I'm writing a story about it,
so the theater graciously gave us seats on the front row. I hate it
Ruby can't go with us....she was really looking forward to it.
Hope you all have a great weekend! Let me hear from you.
Comments (7)
What fun!! I love going to see Shepherd of the Hills. You're having a great summer so far, huh? xo Jeani P.S. How did you and Janet end up both living close together again?
Fresh garden vegatables, good friends, outdoors and later a play. Life in the mountains is WONDERFUL.
You went to Ava!!!! That's just up the road from me. about 45-50 miles away. Hope you had a good time. I have not been to the Abby. I really need to sometime. I haven't gone to the Sheperd of the Hills. I heard it's very good. enjoy it. God bless have a great time...Dawn
Celia, I'm so sorry about Ruby. You know that I am. As you know I'm going through my own personal flip-flops with MY daddy. We'll talk.
I didn't know you and Janet went to an Abby... that makes fruitcakes. I'm one of the few who enjoy the truly well-made ones at Christmastime. Have fun at Shepard of the Hills; it's a really great old story.
Opps. Excuse me... I mean Shepherd of the Hills. My spelling is so bad lately.
Hey enjoy!
I posted a picture for a change..but I didn't take it
How was the fruitcake? I've never been a fan, but my momma loved it. Your life sounds idyllic.