Pop went back to have a colonoscopy this week to see whether he was healed enough to have the colostomy repaired. Praise the Lord! Everything looks great! Now, Pop would have liked for them to go ahead and just wheel him into the OR right then. But the Dr.wants to give it a little more time. So, as of now, surgery is scheduled for March 27. If you talk to Pop, he can tell you exactly how many days, hours and minutes that is. God has walked with us through this whole episode and we will continue to let Him lead. Thanks be to God for his healing powers. Now, if Pop can just be patient…….

Reading is a joy to me. There are few things better than going to the bookstore, perusing the titles, and picking out a new adventure between the covers of a book. A bookstore is a most exciting place to visit. It is so inspiring to walk down the aisles and think of all the information that is encased on either side. Just think, you can find out about anything you want to know or do in a book. I think it is a blessing we sometimes take for granted. So much knowledge and wisdom is available to us just for the taking. Well, pay first if you are in a book store. But, there is also the library…so it can be free, too!
Of course, I know we have the internet now, but, there’s nothing to compare to opening up a book and getting lost in its pages.
Today, I recommend a book to all you mid-life women. “I Feel Bad About My Neck, and other thoughts on being a woman” by Nora Ephron. It is a delight. For those of us who have seen a bit of life and lived to tell about it, her stories will ring true. She has the nerve to say out loud what we all think. You read it, and you’ll know exactly what I’m talking about. Enjoy!

“You do not HAVE a soul. You ARE a soul. You HAVE a body.”

C.S.Lewis

I have a condition. Some may not understand it (I know some who don’t), but some appreciate it (I know some who do). I am a collector. I love to gather things together…hence the title of my blog…GATHERINGS. When I find something that intrigues me or captures my interests…I want to own as many variations of it as possible. Yes, this can be expensive…but I have learned to be more discriminating in my choices, so as to gather only the best examples. My interests are varied. I collect snowmen (and snow women), primitive angels, birds, stone or rock hearts, and my favorites, sheep and nativity sets. I’m sure I’m leaving some out…but I will add them later. So, in my blog, I will share with you some of my collections. Since I am so burdened by all this cold weather, I will share my snow people today. I have a few packed away, but here are the most recent additions to my collection. Some were gifts from friends who share my passions. Aren’t these just the cutest?
Hope you enjoy the eye candy. And I hope I can pack these away soon and bring out my spring decor.