Just seeing the change in mama & daddy this week has been a double portion blessing for me....
They celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary this past Thursday (the 12th)...we had a wonderful time going down memory lane as the three of us sat in the living room and talked about their 'courting' days! lol 
It is so good to be able to spend more time with Bill when he is off...knowing that mama & daddy can do some things for themselves now...below is Bill and I's comfort zone!
Ohhhh and lookie here what we got sneaking in....can you say 'Santa'!!!!!!! lol
Oh yes....I ask Bill to find one of my Christmas trees...'to air out' I explained to him! He busted out laughing and said "Hon, you don't fool me one bit! You know good 'n well that tree will be decorated and plugged up before nightfall!!!!" lol lol (Does he know me or what!!!!)
Ohhhhh glory look at the sweet little painted stocking that youngest Burly Boy made in Elementary school!!!!! This tree is loaded with old treasures! The sight of all them was more than medicine for my soul!
So there you have it...the latest in Picketville...next week I'll be cooking for Thanksgiving and putting things in the freezer.....this is such a glorious time of year....gathering with families...memories from days gone by stirring in your hearts....excitement knowing you'll make new memories and see new loved ones that God has blessed us with.....I know for some this is a hard time of year...having lost a loved one or suffering themselves not knowing what tomorrow might bring...yes these are hard times and yes bad things happen to good people...but there is hope...it may seem like your darkest hour.....but look hard....there is a tiny flicker....the slightest blink of a light way in the distance...it is your deliverance..it is your answer....stand stedfast dear one...God has not forgotten you....from my heart to yours...take care you guys...~Picket~ ♥
34 lil sweet taters came by...:
You sound so happy and that is food for my soul. I love it when anyone has a prayer answered and they are enjoying the blessing. I love you home and the way you are truly making it a home and enjoying your mom and dad. May God continue to Bless you every day. Hugs, Marty
Thank you, I needed the assurance, sometimes, I forget that I am not forgotten.
Enjoy your family time. I still miss my mom and dad. It is difficult through the holidays. I want to not celebrate but I must start new holiday traditions for the grandchildren.
Picket everything is turning out so pretty. And your tree is darling. I wish I could get a bit of your enthusiasm. Wish you could fly here and help me get Christmas up!! But it will be what it is...and that will be fine. Take a pic of your mantle straight on please....I want to see it!!
Ooh, things are certainly shaping up in Picketville! And look at how lovely my favorite mission-style recliners look there! I'd love to get snuggly on one of those with a nice cozy blanket, a strong cup of coffee and a book.
Sooooooooo glad to hear Mom and Dad are doing better, and wow, 59 years! That is amazing!!!
Earlier, I asked Jimmy if he'd help me take down Christmas boxes from the garage. He didn't laugh like Bill. He yelled at me that he's "Not wasting his time climbing a ladder when he has work to do." If I want them I'll have to get them myself.
Justine :o )
Everything is looking so cozy and those plaid chairs that I first saw so long ago on RMS. You are
a shining light for so many including me.
It's lookin' good girl! I am so happy for you. What a praise that your Daddy got off the oxygen and medicine!
Tracy
Hi Darling Picket! Oh, I'm so happy to see you posting to let us know how you're doing! You sound great and your home is looking wonderful. What a blessing to know your mom and dad are doing so much better and 59 years! I'm so glad you're able to be close to them and help out.
Oh, you little stinker - a tree is up! I've been having some health issues so Mr. Precious decided to put the tree up for me Wed. evening and today went up into the attic and brought down all of the decorations. He's trying to tell me something I think! :)
Take care sweet friend,
Shelia ;)
Dot, I love the new look of your blog, so festive! Hearing you speak is always so uplifting! I am also so glad for you that your parents are doing well! ♥Sue♥
You have really made your house a home. You truly have the imagination and creativity as well as God's given talent for it. I look and I see a home so lived in, yet you have only been there a short while,
I am so happy for your parents. May we all be happily married that long!! And although I don't start Christmas decorating this soon~~you go for it Picket!! :-)
xoxo
Janie
I knew it, I knew it, I knew it!! You would be the first one to put your tree up! I can just imagine how excited you were too. I can see you laughing and crying and sighing over every ornament you took out of the box... am I right?? I know cause I do it too!
Happy Anniversary to your Mamma & Daddy. What a blessing you are to them Dot. Have a great weekend sweetie!
Love & hugs, Sherry (still lovin' my Froggie!)
Can't wait to hear about the Christmas Carol, please let me know what you think, Nikki I want to see it too! Thank you, and have a great Sunday also!
Congratulations to your wonderful parents, Dot!!
We are heading to SW MO, where Christmas is EVERYWHERE, right now!! You would love it!:-)
Have a great week!
I just love visiting your blog! I am so glad to hear things are going so well with your parents. It is so important to enjoy these days with them. Glad you live close enough to do that whenever you want to. Bless you during this time!
You always, ALWAYS make me smile, Dot. You also make me cry sweet tears, but I leave here with a smile. I am so happy that you are getting settled in your new nest. I love your tree and all of your sweet ornaments, and I hope that both holidays are filled with love and joy for you and yours.
Love you much...
XO,
Sheila :-)
Glad your folks are doing so much better and congrats on their anniversary!
I am ready to decorate for Christmas. I have been for a couple of weeks. Seeing your post has made my Christmas decorating bug even stronger! LOL!
Wow 59 years what a treat to be able to sit a spell and enjoy those memories , you are blessed beyond and are always willing to share with us i just love that
have a great week and thanks for the peek at the airing of the tree , i think that is a hoot just love it
take care hugs to all
ter
Everything is looking so cute,I'm happy things are better for you take care....Barb
So glad to hear your Mom and Dad are doing better...Your home looks so warm and cozy with lots of love...have a great week...Pat H
I hear Him in your words, and they are good.
Thank you for sharing your blessings, your faith and your joy with each of us.
Love you, girl.
Your blog design is absolutley beautiful...I always enjoy my visits....
Oh, Dot, your house is coming along great. I am glad your parents are doing well. 59 years, what a blessing.
Have a great week.
Your home will be gorgeous no matter where you live. Glad things are looking up for you!
Picket, I adore you! I am very grateful things in your life are going well and congratulations to your parents for celebrating a huge anniversary!!
You last paragraph touched me as I am anxious for the holiday season but my heart still hurts over loosing my loved ones. It will be a mix of emotions this first Christmas without my dad. But you are right, just a glimmer of hope is all we need.
Wishing you a great week.
Marcia
Dot, you always know just what to say. I know that I am not the only one that needed to hear that today. For us, there are many bad waters that have moved under the bridge, but we know that there are still many blessing to count & celebrate.
I'm so happy to hear that your parents are doing so much better, and I know that makes everything better.
Enjoy your week and enjoy doing the little things that make your home and family feel special.
Beautiful post Dot. You can hear the joy in your writing these days. I am so glad your parents are doing so well. It makes me feel good just hearing you talk about them and what the Lord has done for both of them.
Your house is really beginning to look like home again. You are doing a wonderful job. Can't wait to see it all decorated up for Chirstmas.
I love what you said about looking deep and finding that little flicker of hope. I have done that so many times the past year and a half after my daddy died but you are right, there is hope no matter how big or small and things will always get better if we just let them.
Blessings,
AMY
Hi, Dot..so glad you came by. Have been wondering how things were going.
I am going to start bringing down my Christmas decos from the attic this week. Won't start decorating tho, until after Thanksgiving. Everyone comes here..about 18 of us, and I like it to be JUST THANKSGIVING...then, that night, I will put up the tree to "air out" (*grin) and have the grands help decorate it later in the week. We usually have cookies and virgin egg nog while they decorate...makes my ole heart sing!
xo bj
happy anniversary!!!!!
You have more self control than I do! :) Yes..I did see those tiny skates you snuck in there! Yes...I gotta "air" my tree out too! LOL
Have fun, Picket! :)
Hello Dot, your posts are good medicine for the soul. I have missed way too many of them. Your home is looking beautiful. Dot home is where you put your head on a pillow, I swear. This place is just delightful and I know how hard it is to decorate a home from scratch. Figuring out where everything will go is the hardest job. You are a miracle worker and all that with the whole time helping your parents. Congrats to them for 59 years together. How special for them and your family.
The Christmas tree is making me smile. This year with a new puppy, I already know my tree will be on a table. She is biting everything in sight, including us. LOL. Just puppy bites and kisses too of course. She is a joy to us.
Have a wonderful week.
Love and hugs, Jeanne
Hello sweet pea! Your home is coming along wonderfully! Look at you with the tree up already, and with all the other stuff you have going on. So glad your mom and dad are doing much better. Wow 59 yrs!! that is so cool! How sweet that you all sat and talked about their courting days. God bless them, and you for being such a wonderful daughter. Your posts are so heartfelt, and I just love reading them.
Hugs,
Debbie
It's so great to hear your parents are doing well, what a blessing.
I just love coming over to Picketville, with every visit there's is something new. Like something you'd see in a country sampler (one of my favorite magazine) so welcoming.
Keep up the beautiful work, and come on over to Nickers and Neighs for a visit when you have the time.
Blessings,
Mel
Dot, you are a ray of sunsine here in "blogland". I look forward to each of your posts.
I am so glad that your Mom and Daddy are better and that you are back at home taking care of your nest.
Your home looks wonderful. Wish I could just "pop" over for a visit and share a cup of coffee with you.
Thank you so much for sharing your heart......you always speak to mine.
Bless you Dot.
I hope your parents are still doing well today. Trust you to have Christmas already started. I just can't bring myself to think of it but I do want all the decorating done the weekend of Thanksgiving so it can be up before Travis leaves. It's only 20 more days and my heart is overflowing every day. Love what you're doing with the house.
Hi sweet Dot, you always have the sweetiest things to say. I just love you girl ! I am so glad your mom and dad are much better. HUGS !
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