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I’ve been MIA-

I’ve not really been missing in action. More like in action! I have had a busy few weeks with doctors, Birthdays for grandchildren, my car had to …

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Sunday With Debbie

The last few days have been very busy for me. I’m really glad that things happen the way they did and I took time off from Facebook. We worked…

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Spending a few days in Franklin TN

A few years ago, I shared a post with you guys here on the blog about friendship. I shared about a lady I met almost 20 years ago who became one …

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A Mother's Love, Valentine's Day 1973

It was Valentine's Day 1973; she was 17 and about to give birth. So young and all joking aside, quit Nieve and very scared. She was in love with the …
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Through my Dogs Eyes-

It must be morning; I’m hungry. Then again, I’m always hungry, so it could really be any time. I can hear the shower and feel the
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A Spa Day At Home

Who says at the age of 68 we can’t still have the best skin possible for our age? Yes, indeed who said that? Today was a cold day in Alabama. I …

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Change is Possible In the New Year-

Something about transitioning to a new year drives people to reflect on the past and ponder ways to improve the future. We see it each, and every …

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Whew, it has been a rough go-

Good Tuesday morning my blog sisters. Just wanted to wish you all a Happy New Year, but more than happiness, I wish you Health, Joy, Love, Respect,…

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Mama's Have The Best Advice-

My Mom once told me that she walked into a room where a couple of friends were discussing her, they didn’t know she was there. She shook her head, …

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Seasons Of Life-

Hello, just a thought on Seasons in our lives for you today. Short and to the point. I wish you all a blessed Tuesday. A Message of Hope- God …

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Pouring It Out-

Good Tuesday afternoon to all my Blog and Facebook family and friends. Here we are almost Thanksgiving, yet again. Time seems to be flying by so …

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Seasons Of Life - We All Face Them

There are seasons in this world, and there are seasons in our lives. Some seasons last for what seems like forever, some for a moment. I know you …

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It's That Kind Of Day

Good afternoon, thank you all for the kind comments on my last post. Always know that I share for one reason and one reason only. I want to let …

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Wednesday, November 8th-

Good day everyone I hope this blog post finds you well and in good spirits. As promised, I said I would let you know about my longtime friend HS …

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You Can Not Do It By Yourself!

You know what we live in a time when everything is about self. It's on social media, in books, movies, it's me me me all about me, it is called …

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Well, September has arrived!

Hello, my Facebook and Blog friends. It has been a while. I do hope you are all doing well. Where do I begin? 68 is looking at me hard. I am not …

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Living Life In The Golden Years

Oh, am I in my "Golden Years" and as I think about that last statement I wonder why they call them that. To me golden means the best, after all, it…

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The Bullies Change You-

It was 1967, and we had just moved to a new town, for an 11 Y/O meant a new school. Coming from a dysfunctional home, with an alcoholic father that…

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Summer 1961; Flowers for the gas tank!

The innocence of a child is amazing, isn't it? I recall one day as I stayed with my precious Grandmother while my mama worked. It was another warm …

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Happy Memorial Day Weekend, Update on Doctors Visits-

Good Friday afternoon, as we approach Memorial Day, let us remember those who fought for this amazing country and lost their lives doing so. …

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Hello Monday

Good day to everyone, for those of you that follow me here and on the FB page, you can see that I have not been publishing daily like I once was. I…

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Tuesday Talk with Debbie

Good morning my friends, I hope this Tuesday morning finds you all well and joyful. If not, then I pray soon! Last week I said I was going to share…

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My Wednesday Musings-

Good afternoon my friends, I hope all is well with each one of you. If it isn't then I pray you know that God is never far away, and He hears your …

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The COVID come back~

Good afternoon, it is Friday, February 4th, 2022. Today marked one month since my covid test was positive. I am still feeling the effects of …

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My COVID Story!

I cried out to God over and over throughout this covid ordeal, and I still do, I have to TRUST HIM through all storms. It is not always easy- It…

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Life Has Its Moments-

Good afternoon, it's Friday, December 17th, 2021. By now you know that Janyce is taking a break from posting on the Facebook page. How long, we …

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Stay Tuned-

About 4 weeks ago, Mr. Shabby, Terry, from Mama Katt's Kitchen and myself were in Lowe's. I saw the very Christmas Tree I loved. Now, let me tell …

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So, Am I Alone Here, Or Do You Do This As Well?

Well, I've decided that when I am down, or discontent with things in my life, like any of us have a reason to be dissatisfied with the high prices …

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Photos, from our Morning walks-

We had a very set Summer and it created a lot of fungal growth deep on the trails we walk each morning, at the Lake. I thought I would share a few …

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Trusting My Journey-

Hello to all, it is Saturday afternoon and my oldest Grandson and I just got in from the pool. It's hot out there but oddly enough there is a nice …

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God We Need You-

This past week I asked all of you if you would please pray for someone special in my life. We needed and are still praying for good news. Today, …

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When God Makes A Friend Just For You-

It was 14 years ago when we first met, she was a bubbly lady all of 5 feet, with dark brown hair, she would sometimes color darker, green eyes, and…

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Catching Up With Debbie

It's been a while my sweet friends, I hope you are all doing well. Most of you that follow the blog here are my age or in the area give or take a …

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Winter Storms

Good evening, all. I hope this post finds each one of you with power. So many of our followers are without power still tonight as I write this. We …

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Birthday # 65 In the middle of this spiritual warfare-

Yesterday, December 28th was my Birthday. A couple of my friends insisted we go to lunch, so I agreed. I'd rather have stayed in my PJ's at home …

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Sunday Mornings, I love them-

Hello to all of you, it's a bright sunny morning here in Alabama, but very cold. The leaves have all fallen from the trees, it actually looks so …

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My Story Has A Happy Ending-

Several months ago before Mask were made mandatory her ein Alabama, I had just ran into my local grocery store to pick up on item. Knowing right …

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What Is Going On?

I'm not sure my post reflects the tension and unrest that plagues me right now. I have not slept well at night for weeks, my body hurts daily …

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Wow, this can't be right!

I wanted to share something, Friday Am I got an email from Facebook. They are telling me that if I want to do giveaways and share my blog link I …

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Times Like This

I won't call them the worst of times, but, they are right up there in the top 3 in my life. I know I have not posted things lately on the Facebook …

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Peaceful Walks At The Lake

Good evening, most of you know that I walked daily 3 miles or so ar the YMCA, but of course, for the last 2 months it has been closed and we have …

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The Worst Of Times

Good morning, Thursday morning at that. I hope this finds you all well. We have had some bad weather come through again last night, storms. It's …

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In Times Such as These-

It took me a few days to decide if I even wanted to share this with anyone, much less those I do not know personally. But, I thought about it for a…

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Better Times Are Coming-

Tomorrow we will learn if the person close to my family has COVID19. If so I will have to be tested as well as my son etc. Of course we are praying…

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Open up, let's help each other.

I do not talk about politics on my Facebook page, ever I have had no desire to do that but I do think there are many of us that are worried, and …

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Summer 1961 Flowers in the gas tank; continues-

I put the flowers as far as I could get them into the gas tank of Mr. Norwood's car, thinking at barley 6-years-old I was going a good thing. I …

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I Was One Busy Little Girl-

As you can see from my photos at 2, 5, and 7 I had short hair. When I was young it was unruly, to say the least. I was tender-headed still am, and …

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Bringing It All To The Light

I have backed off from social media for a bit, I am plugging into GOD, Just me and God. So much has taken place in my life, already in 2020 it …

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When Life Changes-And It Will-

I posted a quote this AM about praying that the tears we cried in 2019 will water the seeds we plant in 2020! I must share for those of you that …

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Pay Attention To Your Surroundings At All Times

This AM I am going back to the Doctor, it has been 2 weeks today that I was there and still have fluid in my ears, and a very sore throat. I just …

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It was time-

It has been a few days since I rambled here, that's what I call it because much of the time that's what it comes out like, me rambling. Most of you…

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The House Shoe

Ok, picture it, 64-year-old lady, hair going every which away but the right way. Pajamas on robe and bootie house shoes. It had been three days …

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I Call Her Friend

Good evening, I wanted just to share some of my thoughts and ramblings tonight. I am finally sitting down after a very busy three days. You see …

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This is what I do when I say I'm not going to post this weekend!

The page is only 1120 away from 10,000 likes in 9 months. Wow, that is good news considering FB allows 1/8 to 1/4 of those that like or follow to …

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The Story Continues

Thank you so much for being patient, the story continues where we left off Saturday. Well, I left you all hanging, didn't I? That was not my …

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It's Been Awhile

We are forever getting little droppings from Birds I guess and they sprout up maple trees and all kinds of trees. I spotted one in my large growing…

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Introduction, My Thorns, His Grace, By Debbie Reynolds

Introduction to "My Thorns and His Grace" It was the summer of 1960; I was five and remember it all so well as if it were yesterday.  My …

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Mr.Shabby & I

Good afternoon, I told you last night on the FB page that I would be sharing an update on Mr. Shabby and me. So many of you have messaged or …

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The House That Built Me

This is the House that built me- The photo is the home I grew up in with my parents ~ Fifteen years of my life as a youngster until I married in…

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I'll Take The Screen Door Slamming

Growing up in the South the Summers could be brutal. But, in the early '60s, not many of us had air conditioning in our homes. We had screened …

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Spring 1960, at the age of 5

It was early Spring, in 1960, I had not been 5 but a few months. It was a very warm Spring afternoon in Alabama, and the kids in our neighborhood …

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I was a little on edge

I would like to share a story with you, today when doing my Bible verse I was reminded that we should be thankful for our trials, for in them we …

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Pushing Through Life With A Smile.

Good afternoon everyone, it has been a little bit since I last connected with you to let you know that we were not sure about gallbladder surgery …

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Learning to handle life's stresses at 62!

Good evening everyone, I wanted to thank you all for the prayers this week. I have been in a lot of pain most of the week and it all eased up …

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48 more weeks, to a better life.

One of the last photos of us taken together Christmas 2014, It's a copy I took from the original... Sunday, I drove 3 hours round trip, and  I went…

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When we are feeling some kind of way!

May I share something with you today? The last week has been hectic to say the least for me. I'll not bore you with details just know it has been …

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She grew up in "The Land Of Cotton" My Mother.

Barely weighing all of 2 lbs 5 oz,  at birth, she greeted her world with love. Being the 5th child of 8 and the only premie in her family, in …

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My Thorns, His Grace

                                       “My Thorns and His Grace” Introduction I remember it as if it were yesterday. It was the summer of 1960 and…

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A Mother's Love Valentine's Day 1973

It was Valentine's Day 1973, she was 16 years old, and about to give birth. So young and all joking aside, quit Nieve and very scared. She was in …

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