Paw Paws Place

Yea, the Florida Gators finally showed up last night and played football. Pat and I were invited to Caleb and Michele Grimes home for a Gator party. There were many good gator fans there and we all had a ball as you can see by the pictures. I am so glad that Tim Tebow finished his college career in style. The rest of the gator’s all played their hearts out. Now I just hope that Alabama will win the Nat’l Championship and that will end the football. Then on to basketball with the young Gator team. They will be on TV on Sunday at 3 pm so I know where I will be. Sandy and James went to the Sugar Bowl so I am ready to hear from them to hear about all the fun. I got all my honey do's done today so I can rest on Sunday. I fixed a broken yard sprinkler and filled some holes in the yard. I split some fire wood and stacked it on the back patio ready for use. You know in south Florida you must be ready for the cold. Be a Blessing to someone today and be Blessed. Teach us to number our days...

Well it is the last day of 2009; wow has it gone by in a hurry. We had the kids last night over to spend the night. It has been a week or so since we have seen them. We needed a fix so it was great to have them here. We had been to their house earlier that night to have Christmas. As you can see presents were the thing of the night. We also had supper with them and it was great. Seems to me that we just don’t do that enough anymore. Time will come when it will be said, “I wish…” Everyone seem to enjoy their gifts, even Bear had his gifts to open. Tonight Pat and I are going to a movie and then to supper with Gary and Harriet Gregory. It will be and early night for us, but that is what “ole folks do”. The finger is on the mend and thanks to my relatives who read my Blog and called. (Sister in law and son in law). At least I know I have two people who read it. Well, Happy New Years to all of you! And may you be Blessed each day of 2010. And remember, be a Blessing to someone yourself. ...

Sorry that I did not Blog yesterday but I have a good excuse. I want cutting some wood with my table saw and had an accident. I spent a few hours in the walk in clinic getting fixed. By the time I got home I did not feel like doing any Blogging. Because of the stupid meds I am taking I feel really bad so this will be short. I will return soon some time after the 1st. Pat and I are going to a New Years Day party featuring the Florida Gators. That will be our entertainment for the night (Sugar Bowl). I hope that they end this season on a positive note. The Marvin’s have all arrived home safely from their Christmas vacation. Doug and Tyler drove home and Darenda and Luke opted to fly. They will be going to the National Championship game soon. We will be watching the kids which is a better deal. Take care and be Blessed. “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”- John 16:33

Christmas in Georgia was really great and the weather worked with us. It was cold enough to make us feel like Christmas but not too cold. We had a great time visiting with my daughter Sandy and her husband James. Also with their five cats, who you never know are around. Not like dogs who bark at every little thing. They are so neat and really smart and lovable. James cooked the turkey out on the grill and it was perfect. As you can see we all ate our share and enjoyed it. Maybe ate too much at times but that is what holidays are all about. I could not get over the sunsets that we saw from their deck each night. I know that Fla has nice sunsets but these were really beautiful. Also they had plenty of deer come and eat at their feeder at night. I tried to take pictures but it was too dark and I could not get close enough. They really live in a real nice neighborhood with beautiful homes. Their home is also beautiful and I am so happy for them. The picture is from their deck looking ea...

Well we are at the point that we can say, "whew".......! We will go shopping for carpet after Christmas and the we are done with the room. I think! As you can see the house has been painted and that was the last big project. Now the contractor will come and clean up the junk and level the ground. I hope that I can get my grass back to looking like a yard soon. It is a wonder we have not been kicked out of the neighborhood. With all that junk and a port a let in the yard for months, we looked like Sanford and Son. We have not put up a Christmas tree or Christmas lights outside for the first time in 47 years. But it has not changed the true meaning of Christmas for us. we thank God for sending us his Son so that we may live with and spend eternity with him. God Bless all of you and Merry Christmas! We will get back on track with this Blog after Christmas. So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spre...

Canes’ valiant effort falls painfully short Manatee played their hearts out but, but it was not meant to be. We can all look at different things that happened, bad calls etc. But in the end it was Plant who took command in the first half and did not give way till the end. A second half effort by Manatee fell short as they lose 21- 14. Twice in the red zone and we came out with zero points. A 4th and inch in the closing of the game was the final stab wound to our hearts. The Jumbtron and 5 thousand Manatee fans saw what was a first down, with room to spare. But once again the Manatee game was decided by referees. Are we surprised ? "Don't think so as I just continue to think about our luck in Lee county". Well there will be another time, my heart goes out to the Seniors who have dreamed a dreamed only to see it fade. Congrats to all the kids, coaches and fans. Thanks for a great year and get ready for next season it will be here sooner than you think. Have a Bless day ...

OOH-RAH! Marines overseas salute Canes Marines serving in Iraq and Afghanistan salute their Canes This just how strong the tradition at Manatee High School. It never changes it goes from generation to generation. Manatee plays Plant High School tonight in the Citrus Bowl for the State 5A Championship. Talk about tradration, Manatee has been playing Plant for years. Back in the 50's Manatee was the smallest high school in the Western Conference. That conference included the like of Plant, Jeffereson, St. Pete and Hillsbourgh. We use to beat them like a drum, it will not change tonight. Manatee will have its 5th state championship, "Go Canes"! “Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come and has redeemed his people. He has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David (as he said through his holy prophets of long ago),” ( Luke 1:68-70 )