Happy Valentine’s Day

I hope you are having a wonderful Valentine’s Day. My husband sent me roses at work. I love roses and I especially like all of these different colors. I think I will try to dry them after they fade a bit.

My mama died on Valentine’s Day many years ago and my husband always tries to make it bearable by sending flowers or strawberries or something. I told him he didn’t have to worry about doing it but he always does something to try and brighten my day.

I didn’t do a lot of Valentine decorating this year. I made the small hearts last week and strung them into a garland. I think I will add to them for Valentine’s next year.

It’s been another scary week around here. My brother in law, who I think of as a brother, I mean after all he has been in my family since I was eight years old, had a stroke in his left eye. What seemed like some blurred vision turned into a three day stay in the hospital while numerous tests were done to rule out a stroke in his other eye or somewhere else. As of now he has completely lost the vision in his left eye. His lively hood is using his hands and eyes for close repair work. It is a terrible thing for him. We know it could have been so much worse such as a full stroke that could have affected his entire body. I feel lucky that we still have him here with us. This just proves how fast your life can change. Don’t take it for granted. He is adjusting very well and I am so proud of him for this.

The winter days have really brought out my lazy mode. It seems like I want to hurry home and get warm and cozy. During these cold winter evenings I’ve knitted and crocheted and read. To be honest with you I just haven’t been in the mood to do much. I am hoping with some warm weather I will feel a burst of energy. Yep that’s the plan.

I finally finished the slouchy hat I was knitting and I love it so much I immediately started another one.

I have also been cleaning out closets and getting things ready to take to Goodwill or a similar place near us. I cleaned out some drawers last week and Kitty Kitty was obsessed. While I was downstairs getting my small vacuum she jumped in the drawer and tried to make a bed. Her and Gus were fascinated with everything I was dragging out. I was a little fascinated myself. I couldn’t believe all of the “things” I have that I don’t even need or use.

Please pardon the mess, oh and what a mess there was. I had everything out of the drawers and I guess it was just too tempting for Kitty Kitty.

Work has been fairly slow and I am thankful for that. The temps have been all over the place which is really not uncommon for East Tennessee. We have had a lot of rain this week and colder temperatures return to us next week. Maybe even a snow flurry or two.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend and you are able to spend some time with your Valentine ❤️❤️❤️

Always remember

Love your day your way!!!!!

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Hello everyone, my name is Lisa I am a southern girl born and raised in East Tennessee. I love discovering new places and things to do. I have a lot of favorites, shopping, traveling, knitting and photography are all at the top of my list. I am married with my fur babies my only children. This blog is actually named after my beloved basset hound Patches. She passed away a few years ago but will always have a huge part of my heart. Come with me and we will explore some wonderful places and discover some really fun things. Are you ready?

9 thoughts on “Happy Valentine’s Day”

  2. Sorry to hear about your brother-in-law but also good to know he’s coping so far. I know what you mean about brothers-in-law being like a brother to you. My oldest sister’s husband (my bro-in-law) has been in my life since before I was six (when they got married). He truly is a brother to me and I love him so much. He is now in his middle 80’s and has health problems and I’m just thankful he’s still with us.

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  3. Love all the things you are creating, the hearts and warm cap are perfect. Sorry to hear about your brother-in-law, I am happy he is doing better, but sad he lost one eye.

    Valentine’s Day is hard for me too. My Nana, celebrated her birthday on Valentine’s Day.

    Years after she passed I was pregnant with my first child and I thought of my Nana. Before she passed which was a couple days before my birthday, she was very ill and wanted to know what to get me for my birthday. I told her she didn’t have to worry about that, just get better.

    But what I didn’t say out loud, just In my head I was thinking how nice it would be if she were around to see any children I would have, .

    Years after my Nana passed I was in a car accident and didn’t even know I was pregnant at the time as it was very early in the pregnancy, like 3-4 weeks I believe. The doctor told me my due date was going to be Feb 13th. I thought of my Nana then, how close it was to her birthday.

    I told my uncle about that, how nice it was that it was so close to Nana’s birthday but not the actual birthday. My uncle laughed and said that Nana’s actual birthday was Feb. 13th, not the 14th, Everyone in the family just made it that way as it was so close to Valentine’s Day that’s just when they celebrated, so all the grand kids always believed Nana was born on Valentine’s Day.

    I remember thinking that was a sign from above that even though Nana was not there in person, she and God were letting me know she was there in spirit, Which means my birthday wish in a way did come to pass, It still is to this day, one of my best birthday gifts ever.

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