tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87848817892249118042024-03-13T23:43:20.176-07:00Sherry's Scribblingssherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13741761349532172102noreply@blogger.comBlogger93125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8784881789224911804.post-86987717716791897912021-01-10T08:25:00.001-08:002021-01-10T08:25:33.323-08:00Alabama Camellias in Bloom<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mo3qDwNRmYw/X_sqSLmemhI/AAAAAAAAAws/5H8kdkjbSEEK7c8ffDOyUCt9wEANEF-jwCLcBGAsYHQ/s960/camellias%2Bbouquet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mo3qDwNRmYw/X_sqSLmemhI/AAAAAAAAAws/5H8kdkjbSEEK7c8ffDOyUCt9wEANEF-jwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/camellias%2Bbouquet.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dufW5aYDzJM/X_sqSCK3cyI/AAAAAAAAAww/d1K7I7ET74cnhnuiDkdhj_hfplC77w1IACLcBGAsYHQ/s960/camellias%2Bon%2Bcloth.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dufW5aYDzJM/X_sqSCK3cyI/AAAAAAAAAww/d1K7I7ET74cnhnuiDkdhj_hfplC77w1IACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/camellias%2Bon%2Bcloth.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aCiO3Y6WKH0/X_sqSPjI6_I/AAAAAAAAAwo/CVoZQRFGcCMMqYCqC9lvBRna0X8tIrRKwCLcBGAsYHQ/s960/Pink%2BPerfection.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aCiO3Y6WKH0/X_sqSPjI6_I/AAAAAAAAAwo/CVoZQRFGcCMMqYCqC9lvBRna0X8tIrRKwCLcBGAsYHQ/s320/Pink%2BPerfection.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4BY4Ut0QHyk/X_sqSRMCzhI/AAAAAAAAAw0/-qgUkddqbZYrDEYkgCYMx9hMEMZco_p_ACLcBGAsYHQ/s960/white%2Bcamellias%2Boff%2Bgrafted%2Btree.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4BY4Ut0QHyk/X_sqSRMCzhI/AAAAAAAAAw0/-qgUkddqbZYrDEYkgCYMx9hMEMZco_p_ACLcBGAsYHQ/s320/white%2Bcamellias%2Boff%2Bgrafted%2Btree.jpg" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>sherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13741761349532172102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8784881789224911804.post-34538144509345892942021-01-10T08:21:00.000-08:002021-01-10T08:21:30.097-08:00Happy New Year: 2021<p> It's a brand new year--historic new year--for those of us who survived 2020; it feels like we are starting over--fresh new beginnings, prayers for all those still battling this horrific virus--and everything else that has occurred this past year. With the political unrest here in the US of A, it's harder to stay focused on those things that make life worth living--so if you're focused on the political agendas, you're gonna have a terrible time--so instead, focus on your Heavenly Father! Strive to reflect Jesus and those other things will lessen in importance. Focus on HIM; focus on Family and being a better person every single day. HE will give you wisdom and grace.</p>sherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13741761349532172102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8784881789224911804.post-36050088948882435812020-12-01T11:05:00.000-08:002020-12-01T11:05:10.461-08:00<p><a href="https://www.zazzle.com/farmhouse_hot_chocolate_bar_sign-228275958068366458">https://www.zazzle.com/farmhouse_hot_chocolate_bar_sign-228275958068366458</a> </p><p>It's been awhile--I lost the motivation to post, obviously, or life just keeps getting in the way of things that I once did on a regular basis. So, if you're still following me--and would like to see more posts, leave a comment and I'll see if we can do more! I'm looking to create a coffee/hot cocoa bar in my home, and this sign would be perfect! I'm all about buffalo check designs this Christmas Season, so it's right up my alley with the design! <br /></p>sherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13741761349532172102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8784881789224911804.post-81607072429331711112018-03-20T08:33:00.001-07:002018-03-20T08:33:19.565-07:00First Day of Spring 2018Newsflash: I will gradually be switching all of my photographs and postings from Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to this blog. I think that as time goes on, I will have more control over my blog and what goes in and comes out than that of Facebook--and Facebook is so addictive, that one can spend way too much time on it checking it just to see what folks are doing--if we spent half as much time in prayer that we all seem to do on Facebook--just think of what a difference we could make in this world!<br />
If you have a Google account, you should have no problem accessing my blog--if you don't, I hope you'll consider getting one so you can follow me on the blog.<br />
You know how we all get spring fever and start anew--the first day of Spring--well, this is my something new, I think. Blogging benefits me--in many different ways--it is quite freeing to be able to blog about things I am interested in--without having the issue of someone in Facebook land get offended.<br />
So, as I relearn the basics of blogging, and yearn for milder temperatures--and all things blooming--I am thankful for the opportunity to get back to who I am--writing, and photographing and publishing some family history--I have come to a very certain realization here lately--that I now am in the Senior brackets of our family! There are more younger than me these days! Ha!<br />
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Recently I have been working on the Northcutt side of our Beasley family--this is a photograph of Thirza Northcutt Beasley and also one of her headstone--which is in the Brown-Beasley Family Cemetery in Brownville, Conecuh, AL. I sure wish I could have known this lady--she looks so stern here--she was born in Darlington District SC and died in Conecuh County AL Her grandson, Charles Samuel "Charlie" Beasley would be my Granddaddy Beasley who I dearly loved.<br /><br />sherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13741761349532172102noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8784881789224911804.post-10189856045961567032016-11-02T06:31:00.001-07:002016-11-02T06:31:56.541-07:00<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZRIKGXr6y88/WBnpaXpsjlI/AAAAAAAAAkw/_5TonZMHBMslrLPaz7RSiIACL7U9BtFuACLcB/s1600/2016%2BBeasley-Etheridge%2B%2526%2BOthers%2BReunion%2BEvergreen%2BAL%2BMay%2B21%252C%2B2016%2B8%2BX%2B11%2BSize%2BFull%2BSize.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZRIKGXr6y88/WBnpaXpsjlI/AAAAAAAAAkw/_5TonZMHBMslrLPaz7RSiIACL7U9BtFuACLcB/s320/2016%2BBeasley-Etheridge%2B%2526%2BOthers%2BReunion%2BEvergreen%2BAL%2BMay%2B21%252C%2B2016%2B8%2BX%2B11%2BSize%2BFull%2BSize.jpg" width="320" height="247" /></a>
Who would have thought that we would still be hosting family reunions ten or so years later---another generation, or two, as we continue to gather as a family unit. If you get to feeling like you're only one--take a look at the family unit and you realize that you are just one of many! We gathered in Evergreen, Conecuh County, AL at the Bolden-Cardwell Hall of the Evergreen First United Methodist Church. It's a wonderful place that we use every Wednesday evening for church suppers, and for special events. The family enjoyed the first reunion held there and so we held the last one there, as this was the year of Uncle Mel's 100th Birthday! Wow! We held this reunion in May and many of us gathered again in late August in Mobile at Dauphin Way to honor him on his birthday! What fun! At the reunion, we had many 'first-timers' to attend, plus as mentioned earlier, we had the missionaries from the LDS Church to come and share with us how to put our family information in their family website program! Learned a lot! Had fun! Got copies of our very first family cookbook! Oh my! Love my Beasley Family! Mama, I thought of you and knew you'd be smiling down on us! Daddy would say, my goodness, look at those Beasleys eat!sherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13741761349532172102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8784881789224911804.post-63743917939004144742016-07-27T13:44:00.001-07:002016-07-27T13:44:46.737-07:00This past year, I've learned more about creating a family tree on the Family Search website sponsored by the LDS Church. In May, when we held our Family Reunion, I had missionaries from the church come and conduct a brief presentation of their projects ongoing all over the world to connect everyone. It was quite interesting and fun to see others take advantage of what I already knew was a good project! The missionaries have been assisting me here in my archives for several months now, and it's been helpful in many ways. They will be here for another 10 or so months, and we have more ideas for projects in the coming fall!
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And I've not posted in the longest time! Seems the more I long to blog, the longer I seem to put it off! Just this past weekend, I have gained a daughter! Son got married at the beach and it was a lovely time! Now, I have two married children, and a third who seems determined to remain single! We had a good brief time together though, and was thankful I was able to attend!
I am envious of folks who seem to be able to take a vacation at the drop of a hat--whereby I have to plan and schedule and plan and scrimp just to take one day off! One day! I promise myself! One day! If it wasn't for the children living elsewhere, I guess I'd never go anywhere! Except they live so far away, traveling is rather difficult to plan when one has to travel alone! As I get older, I tend not to want to do that much. The upside of that is you don't have to please anyone but yourself! I'll scan some photos and place on here so that others can see my beautiful children and the views we had for the day!~sherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13741761349532172102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8784881789224911804.post-61190603246251146092016-06-23T12:44:00.001-07:002016-06-23T12:44:14.261-07:00May 2016 Family Reunion<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-G7YkrcfXUNM/V2w7-Qa8rQI/AAAAAAAAAhk/z7jt1-i9nGQLz5vuRWqova7_9HMbpJ8yACLcB/s1600/2016%2BBeasley-Etheridge%2B%2526%2BOthers%2BReunion%2BEvergreen%2BAL%2BMay%2B21%252C%2B2016%2B8%2BX%2B11%2BSize%2BFull%2BSize.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-G7YkrcfXUNM/V2w7-Qa8rQI/AAAAAAAAAhk/z7jt1-i9nGQLz5vuRWqova7_9HMbpJ8yACLcB/s320/2016%2BBeasley-Etheridge%2B%2526%2BOthers%2BReunion%2BEvergreen%2BAL%2BMay%2B21%252C%2B2016%2B8%2BX%2B11%2BSize%2BFull%2BSize.jpg" /></a>sherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13741761349532172102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8784881789224911804.post-83260386291918750912016-06-23T12:38:00.000-07:002016-06-23T12:38:14.319-07:00Summer 2016Been kind of uneventful around here--things have been going on, and work is busy, but just not motivated to write lately! I work, I go home, I garden, I walk dogs, and I try to bake something now and then. I am lonesome for my kids, and I miss my friends. I'm making new ones, except I really do miss my Mama, my friends Shirley Taylor and Diane Sosebee who have all died in the last year. Life just isn't the same.sherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13741761349532172102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8784881789224911804.post-81395407669616942532016-03-31T13:24:00.000-07:002016-03-31T13:24:50.037-07:00April ShowersFebruary and March brought lots of damaging storms to Alabama and Northwest Florida; roofs leaked, yards overran with water and damaging winds caused old and young trees to break. Many communities were hard hit, such as Johnstonville in Conecuh County, Alabama and Century in Escambia County, Florida. Work had been rather uneventful and not quite too busy, but latter part of March and now here it is almost April, lots of whirlwind activity in the archives! Barely a moment to breathe! The Season of Lent gave us many opportunities to sing praises to God, with our adult choir and childrens' choir performing during worship services for Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday and Easter Sunday. I think we're all tired! I know I am! I am enjoying being back active in church though, both on Sunday mornings in Sunday School, singing in the choir on Sunday mornings, and evening services at 5:30, plus the middle of the workweek, we have 'pie-eatin' as Mama used to refer to it on Wednesday evenings, followed by choir practice. I've also been attending the circle meetings, and they're always good. I am doing more reading in my Bible and with my devotional books; in addition to fiction. I've been de-cluttering--getting out of the craft making market--giving away what I can to someone who finds more time and energy for it all! I feel so much better just making some space! I'm sure that I'll continue to do a bit of crafting, but something that doesn't take over an hour to do! And no need to keep a bunch of junk in the house..makes me feel free to get that stuff gone!sherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13741761349532172102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8784881789224911804.post-47657295503427439462016-03-08T09:30:00.000-08:002016-03-08T09:30:25.017-08:00Spring is Coming<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cZwpTYf3Pe4/Vt8J74ABHJI/AAAAAAAAAgU/UPodzc5izhE/s1600/azalea%2Bbloom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cZwpTYf3Pe4/Vt8J74ABHJI/AAAAAAAAAgU/UPodzc5izhE/s320/azalea%2Bbloom.jpg" /></a></div>
Spring is coming to South Alabama! The azaleas are beginning to bloom, the daffodils are nearly finished in my gardens--but there might be a few stragglers! I actually 'played in the dirt' Saturday and Sunday some, after church, and enjoyed being in God's playground! I am looking forward to completing some new projects in the garden this year! The garden guy cut the grass last Wed and Thu and it's looking so good!
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Some new projects will include a pond and a veggie and herb garden!sherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13741761349532172102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8784881789224911804.post-64047183319426889012016-02-12T07:23:00.001-08:002016-02-12T07:23:08.906-08:00Hancock Family History<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rCUmV5s8cu0/Vr335cOEsaI/AAAAAAAAAfw/OFUTzGpzr5w/s1600/Hancock%252C%2BSamuel%2BCicero.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rCUmV5s8cu0/Vr335cOEsaI/AAAAAAAAAfw/OFUTzGpzr5w/s320/Hancock%252C%2BSamuel%2BCicero.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VMdhwR76a-s/Vr335VkbuZI/AAAAAAAAAf0/4fTLqkB71go/s1600/Hancock%252C%2BSarah%2BAmanda.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VMdhwR76a-s/Vr335VkbuZI/AAAAAAAAAf0/4fTLqkB71go/s320/Hancock%252C%2BSarah%2BAmanda.jpg" /></a></div>
I've been conducting some family history too, during the past several months--and looking deeper into the past. These are photos of my second great grandparents, of whom not a whole lot is known. Samuel Cicero Hancock, born circa 1829 Rockdale, Georgia, was a blacksmith by trade; he lived in MS for a time, where he married Sarah Amanda Weeks in 1852; by the 1860 Census they are in Conecuh County, AL and he's employed as a blacksmith near the then county seat of Sparta, with a blacksmith shop nearby. Two of his sons became blacksmiths, and several grandsons and sons-in-law. Nothing is known of his parents (yet), though I have her parents, grandparents and lineage quite a ways back. I believe a trip to MS is going to be in order, and possibly a trip to GA!sherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13741761349532172102noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8784881789224911804.post-49083034871836588812016-02-12T07:16:00.000-08:002016-02-12T07:16:35.071-08:00Valentine Day<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EU9agjkIKic/Vr324LU2iCI/AAAAAAAAAfk/Fz1hPbsFsUQ/s1600/ValLifesavercraft.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EU9agjkIKic/Vr324LU2iCI/AAAAAAAAAfk/Fz1hPbsFsUQ/s320/ValLifesavercraft.jpg" /></a>
Found this cute little Valentine idea on Pinterest! I think I'll make a couple of them! Washie Tape, lifesavers, stickon letters, a piece of cardstock and you're done! I bet you have someone in your life that is your own personal lifesaver!sherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13741761349532172102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8784881789224911804.post-51820568243135929412016-02-12T07:12:00.001-08:002016-02-12T07:12:41.952-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zdNp0gU0s_o/Vr307cGpdNI/AAAAAAAAAfY/KprV9Xyp5xs/s1600/Besties%2521.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zdNp0gU0s_o/Vr307cGpdNI/AAAAAAAAAfY/KprV9Xyp5xs/s320/Besties%2521.jpg" /></a></div>
The photo is of my sweet friends, and former (now retired) co-workers: Dorothy Crutchfield and Diane Sosebee. It was taken at the library during the past year, when Dorothy came back for a visit; Diane came over with muffins and lemon curd, and we prepared coffee in the kitchen like old times! What a joy it was to work with these two ladies! We had many of the same interests, and hobbies! We enjoyed reading the same books, and talking about them! We shared a closeness that many envied. Our sweet Diane went home this past Sunday morning while in church--she went from one House of the Lord to her Heavenly Home after taking her last communion--who knew it would be her last? She went quickly--so quickly, and it's been a hard week for all of her loved ones. Her family is hosting a Celebration of Life Service for her in that same church this coming Sunday, Valentine's Day--how appropriate!~ Share the Love, as she always did, so unselfishly!sherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13741761349532172102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8784881789224911804.post-69753260407566587782016-02-11T09:27:00.001-08:002016-02-11T09:27:05.165-08:00I really do mean wellYes, it's already February, and it was late December when I wrote my last post. As the title indicates, I really do mean well. I mean to get to writing, and just expressing my thoughts, or give you some uplifting advice, or some Scripture, but life just gets in my way!
It was a wonderful Christmas with the family! All of my children were home for Christmas, and they arrived in time to attend and participate in our Candlelight Christmas Eve Service, and young Alex took his first Communion with us that evening. Precious child! Both of the boys did exceptionally well, I thought, and their great grandparents would have been tickled to know that they were worshipping in church where we all grew up! I loved it! It was the very best of my Christmas Memories! I will always cherish that evening together! Always!
The twins brought their significant others along for Christmas and I am so glad to see both of them happy! Changes are afoot, and they are good changes, I think! We enjoyed sharing our Christmas Traditions with all of them, and making new traditions too! Claire and the grandsons got to stay over a little longer, once Chris left to go back to NC, and thankfully, despite some hardships, he did get home safely! We all enjoyed being together as long as we possibly could!
Birthdays came for two of our family members: Chris celebrated his birthday, and Katie's Mike celebrated his--in a most frightening way though! Our dear Mike had a birthday, and on the 2nd of January of the New Year, suffered a heart attack! It was frightening for all! An ordeal I don't wish on anyone, even one so young! 29! Thankfully, our family knows that if you seek God, He answers! And mercy me, He answered! Katie started a GoFundMe account for Mike Elmore, and if you're so inclined, please consider giving to help offset his medical expenses. He was in the military, and VA is not helping as they should! Lots of rough road ahead of him; yet, God has big plans for this young man! He gave him another chance at life, even when the doctors had lost hope, and given him none! God DOES answer our prayers! Praise GOD!
January came and went, with blessings every day, and setbacks along the way; however, we got through January and February has dawned already! February is bringing its' own challenges, as we're saying goodbye to another dear friend. It sure is hard getting older and having to say goodbye to friends who have always been a part of our lives. Well, I'll leave that for another day--not quite ready to speak of it all. As I said, I do mean well--to keep writing and keep my creative spirit alive...we'll see how the month works out.sherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13741761349532172102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8784881789224911804.post-55851698254382289112015-12-22T12:11:00.002-08:002015-12-22T12:17:13.062-08:00Letter to my MamaThe year 2015 has been a hard year, in my viewpoint--it was another year of healing in regard to our Mama's death in January 2014; and still so much to get thru in the grieving process; things we all three had to learn how to do without Mama at our side--we had leaned on her heavily since Daddy's death--and don't think we realized what a gap there would be without her at our beck and call. She was always there for each of us--no matter what we needed--if it was a pound cake, a making of fudge, date & nut bars; or come hither to help me do such and such--she was right there! If I wanted to go wandering around, she was always game to go! She supported each of her grandchildren in any and every endeavor they undertook; same with her girls; and even with her great grandchildren when possible! Mama was right there in every church function--serving as assistant in the kitchen on 'her' Wednesday Supper Nights!; Sunday School; Wednesday Night "Pie-Eating" as she referred to it; Worship Service every Sunday at 11:00 AM. Sunday School potlucks and parties; hosting them when she could; having or hosting lunch for her Sunday School teachers, particularly Mrs. Willene Johnston Whatley! Boy, those ladies loved gathering around each other's tables! And supping together! Sharing and swapping recipes; stories--and oh how we enjoyed reading her stories that she wrote down! Family Reunion times would come around, and she had so much fun being with her Beasley Clan! Though it was awfully hard to do, that first year after she'd passed away, I hosted the family reunion and we had a blast--in her memory! It was tough, but she would have wanted us all to gather--and we did! And the tables were laden with food! So much food! And memories were made! We thought of you lots, Mama--every day, I think of you! I think about you and Daddy, and how blessed I was that God chose you as my parents! What an awesome legacy you left behind, Mama and Daddy! Mama,this year, 2015, so many changes--and yet, things seemed to stay the same--the children were growing, and spreading their wings a bit more--your youngest grandchild has learned to drive, gotten his permit and now, license, and can go back and forth without his Mama, your youngest daughter. We divided up some household belongings, and I bet you'll be glad to know--that we did it without any squabbling! The firstborn daughter decided she would like y'all's first dining room suite--the Duncan Phyffe set--I was pleased about that--and the fact that she appreciated the American Fostoria pattern that we loved so much! I am hoping it will all bring her great joy; as she loves entertaining as much as the rest of us! It will indeed be a treat for her, and her friends, as they gather together to celebrate this and that! As I moved around and discovered 'old things' in the house, I would come across things that meant something to each of us, or the grandchildren--and I've 'saved' those, Mama, to give to the children at an appropriate time. I think you'd like that--you and Daddy, to know that they each wanted something of yours. Even your friends, Mama--wanted scraps of memories--like a recipe written in your handwriting; or some small memento of times spent with you. Uncle Mel, your sweet brother, misses you very much! We've stayed in touch with him, celebrating his birthday with him; visiting him at Easter, and other times when possible. He came to the family reunion, and enjoyed seeing so many celebrate with him: the meaning of FAMILY!
Another event that occurred to cause sadness was when my best friend, Shirley Parker Taylor, passed away unexpectedly in the fall of this year-it was awful, just awful. Not a day goes by that I don't remember something we'd be doing this time last year, or some story we'd share; or I might be doing something and start to call her, and remember belatedly that she wasn't here to talk to. She stood by my side so many times in the past--always there with a smile or a comforting hand to let me know how much she cared! She once said to me, that with both her parents gone, how being close to mine helped her so much! I'm so glad you and Daddy were always welcoming to our friends and their children!
Mama, this has turned into a letter to you--I've talked to you often--verbally--and in my heart--and I know you're there--because I feel your presence every time I talk to you. I don't have to visit the cemetery to talk with you, though I do it there too--sometimes, like when we were little girls, and would get sick, and just cry out 'Mama'--sometimes I do that still--and instantly I can almost feel your hand on my brow, smoothing back my curls and saying 'it's going to be all right, all right' and I know it's true. I sometimes feel renewed strength even when I'm feeling weak, Mama, and I know it's because of you. Christmas is just around the corner, Mama--in just a few days, it'll be your favorite time of year! The children and grandchildren will be home, Mama--and squeals of delight and laughter will fill the house again! I'm ready! No, not really--not ready materially, but ready emotionally for having some voices rather than just my own to fill the home you and Daddy made for us! As usual, I've still got boxing and wrapping to do tonight! And even last minute shopping details to take care of tomorrow and perhaps even on Christmas Eve! I really do hope that some of the kids will be able to go to the Christmas Eve Service at our church! That's another thing, Mama, I meant to share with you--though, I kind of think you already know! I've started being more active in church again, Mama. I haven't started attending Sunday School yet, but am going on Sunday mornings, and well, 'Grace' here, is singing in the choir again, and having lots of fun! And I remember what I was taught so well, if you sing on Sunday, you practice on the Wednesday before--if you don't practice, you don't sing! Well, Anita makes sure that we practice and sing! Other than when I was gone to NC and afterward, sick with a bad sinus infection, I've not missed any! We had a beautiful Christmas Cantata and program a few weeks ago--several times during the preparation of it all, I thought of you, Daddy and me sitting in the congregation listening to the choir. What precious memories for me! We went caroling last Wednesday evening--it was so special to be included in that special time--I remembered so well what it meant to you when 'your' church choir came caroling that last year for you! I cry every time I think about it. As a matter of fact, I still can't sing "There's a Sweet, Sweet Spirit in This Place" yet--because, well, Mama, remember how you and I sang it that last week that you were here? We were listening to your gospel CDs and one of them went off, and we started talking about Jesus--and how blessed we were to have him for a Heavenly Father--to look after us. I reminded you that you and Daddy had brought us up to focus on Him in our time of need--our time of joy--anytime--and how sweet it was that we'd had you both as parents, and that we'd be okay. And you mentioned that your Daddy, your sister Delana, had been visiting you just recently--and knowing that both of them were in Heaven, I knew then, that it wasn't going to be too long--so we just started singing that song, and you hummed along--it was indeed a very sweet, sweet spirit in that place--right there in your bedroom, Mama.
Writing this letter to you today, Mama, has helped me, as it always does--I feel your sweet spirit right here with me, as I type these words, and reflect on this past year. I'm hoping that this Christmas will be one of our brightest and best in a while--and we can look forward to new beginnings and love in the New Year! Merry Christmas in Heaven, Mama and Daddy! Love you!sherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13741761349532172102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8784881789224911804.post-79582861777165743402015-11-18T13:50:00.002-08:002015-11-18T13:50:48.769-08:00Sasser Family Research<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QHuILWMj5WQ/VkzxGTwfYmI/AAAAAAAAAe8/JCEh2SWPhNo/s1600/1779n4DobbsNC.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QHuILWMj5WQ/VkzxGTwfYmI/AAAAAAAAAe8/JCEh2SWPhNo/s320/1779n4DobbsNC.jpg" /></a>
I've been working on my family tree lately--whenever I get the chance. For instance, right after I returned from the native land of NC where both my family lines of Beasley and Sasser originated from, I began in earnest to do some much needed research. You know, how we read something and even though we've read it ten thousand times before, it's all of a sudden like a light bulb goes on and you REALLY READ IT and SEE WHAT IT SAYS!! As if you're seeing it for the first time! So, in researching Benjamin Sasser, who was reportedly born in Somerset MD back in the early 1770s, I looked again at his Rev War Pension Record where he states very plainly that he was born in Dobbs County North Carolina. Dobbs County which is in existence no more, but definitely was during the time of his life. If he was of firm mind when this application was taken, you'd think that of all the folks, He would KNOW where he was born! He also stated in his application that this information was recorded in a family Bible that was in the possession of his son, Frederick Sasser. So, I began to research online and in the books that are in my library here, for anything to indicate that our ancestor, Benjamin Sasser, was indeed born in Dobbs County NC instead of Somerset MD...and I believe I'm on to something. I've joined WikiTree to upload our family info there, in hopes of networking with other Sasser descendants. Now, if I can talk some of our SASSER guys into DNA testing, perhaps we'll see if we can link up and find out if our Sasser came from Germany, or elsewhere! Wish me luck!sherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13741761349532172102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8784881789224911804.post-52891006791191740202015-11-12T12:54:00.001-08:002015-11-12T12:54:55.553-08:00BusynessI keep saying I'm going to keep this blog active; and then, BAM! Life Happens, and it gets away from me, and it's been weeks since I Posted! Too much busyness, I guess!
I mean well, seriously, I do! No one reads it much, though, except me! So, guess it really isn't making a difference--life happens!sherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13741761349532172102noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8784881789224911804.post-24337462633040475372015-10-13T06:42:00.000-07:002015-10-13T06:42:45.206-07:00Seasons: Growing and ChangingBeen a difficult past few months~~ lost a very dear sweet friend~~ a friendship I've cherished for many, many years~~ I have barely imagined life without her~~ every single day I think of my sweet friend Shirley who had always been there, a phone call away, for me and so many of our 'co-conspirators'! We have grieved, we have laughed and Lord Yes, we have cried so many tears mixed in with the jokes, the remembrances, the stories~~ it's been so terribly, terribly hard to go thru a day without sunshine--because that was what her friendship to all of us was like! Pure Sunshine!
Losing my Mama a year and a half ago was so hard--it's taken me this long to get thru a day with out shedding a tear--and now, mourning the loss of the one who stood beside me then, she's not here! Like losing Mama all over again--but the one I cried to then is the one I'm crying after now! I'm working my way through it, in sharing her stories, her laughter and her love that she always shared with each of us. I'm trying to be a better friend to others, like how she was to me and to our mutual friends. I'm trying really hard, Shirley Parker Taylor, in your memory, my sweet friend.
Work has been busy, and that's always a good thing. If one keeps the hands and mind busy, you manage to get thru more days a lot easier, I believe.
Getting the genealogy and archives room here at work ready for the Harvest Season is always a joy to me--simply because FALL is my Favorite SEASON!! Yes indeed! I love the crisp fall air, the falling leaves, the muted colors, the oranges, browns, golden hues, burnt reds, and muted greens of every living thing. I love the scent of the Sweet Olive in the evening air; the sound and sights of the birds as they hunt for the seed pods and berries drying on the vine; the sights of the squirrels in the pecan trees as they get my green pecans--yes, even then! They chase each other round and round--and sometimes I catch sight of our rare albino tailed squirrel! Listening to the woodpeckers as they drill holes in the hollow trees, looking for grub and laugh out loud when I hear them trying to peck a hole in a metal pole! The fall asters, sunflowers, late lantanas always bring out the late arrivals of hummingbirds and butterflies. Scarecrows and hay bales, and pumpkins begin to appear on doorsteps, entry ways, mailboxes, and porches all around town and even out in the countryside. So much fun to decorate this time of year!
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Historic Downtown Evergreen is getting into the decorating mode for the upcoming Annual Sausage Festival! Our guys have gotten really creative with some of the displays and I hope everyone compliments them on these cute displays! Joy Wilson has helped with the decorations, along with Cherrie Gladwell and these ladies' business establishments can really make your shopping list get shorter, because they have some wonderful gift items for anyone on your gift list! So, shop Joy's and Cherrie's in historic downtown Evergreen this Holiday Season!sherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13741761349532172102noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8784881789224911804.post-42403304086691757862015-09-24T01:09:00.001-07:002015-09-24T01:09:42.426-07:00Sherry's Scribblings: Pocket Pal Letters<a href="http://sherrysscribblings.blogspot.com/2015/09/pocket-pal-letters.html?spref=bl">Sherry's Scribblings: Pocket Pal Letters</a>: I finally completed my first pocket pal letter--my first effort paled in comparison to the one I received in a swap! I swapped with a girl l...sherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13741761349532172102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8784881789224911804.post-65844459349739968742015-09-21T07:14:00.002-07:002015-09-21T07:14:20.288-07:00Pocket Pal LettersI finally completed my first pocket pal letter--my first effort paled in comparison to the one I received in a swap! I swapped with a girl living in Canada, and she decorated the front and back of her pocket letter! I'm showing the front and back of hers, and mine that I sent her from Alabama! I'll do it again, when the temperatures are too cool for me to be doing anything else outdoors!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SbrrhQStfwk/VgAQqXVnyRI/AAAAAAAAAd8/o4lIdj672w8/s1600/PocketPalLetterCan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SbrrhQStfwk/VgAQqXVnyRI/AAAAAAAAAd8/o4lIdj672w8/s320/PocketPalLetterCan.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QMLN70fcZy4/VgAQqdrnW0I/AAAAAAAAAd0/joDdkrR9iEQ/s1600/PocketPalLetterCan1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QMLN70fcZy4/VgAQqdrnW0I/AAAAAAAAAd0/joDdkrR9iEQ/s320/PocketPalLetterCan1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MZJuKxlk7lg/VgAQqrbQmsI/AAAAAAAAAd4/sp24xHzS3zU/s1600/PocketPalLetterSJ.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MZJuKxlk7lg/VgAQqrbQmsI/AAAAAAAAAd4/sp24xHzS3zU/s320/PocketPalLetterSJ.jpg" /></a></div>sherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13741761349532172102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8784881789224911804.post-59186350689044208182015-09-21T07:11:00.001-07:002015-09-21T07:11:51.107-07:00Fall into cooler temperaturesFall is my favorite time of year, for the cooler fall temperatures, for the house décor, for the idea of harvest...for fall football games, delicious apple and pecan recipes, and even sleeping under a light quilt! Brings back so many wonderful memories for me! Hope it does for y'all too! Wanted you to see my mantel scape I've created on the stone mantel.
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Last year, I decorated my mail box post; and I'm looking for a stand of dried cornstalks to do that very thing--may have to get out on the back country roads and do some wild, dried stalk collecting!sherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13741761349532172102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8784881789224911804.post-86075416506451371852015-09-21T07:07:00.000-07:002015-09-21T07:07:12.019-07:00Celebrating a Monumental Birthday!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Bh8NpH1oiaI/VgAN1HNV7tI/AAAAAAAAAdU/4vnESI61zlc/s1600/99th%2BB%2527day%2BScrabble%2BFun.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Bh8NpH1oiaI/VgAN1HNV7tI/AAAAAAAAAdU/4vnESI61zlc/s320/99th%2BB%2527day%2BScrabble%2BFun.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fDrbEFDASxY/VgAN9XUtEbI/AAAAAAAAAdc/hRzea8b9ZyA/s1600/MHBeasley%2BCelebrating%2B%252399.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fDrbEFDASxY/VgAN9XUtEbI/AAAAAAAAAdc/hRzea8b9ZyA/s320/MHBeasley%2BCelebrating%2B%252399.jpg" /></a></div>
Late August, my elder sister and I traveled to Mobile to help celebrate our Uncle Mel's 99th Birthday! What fun we had gathering with our cousins and their families! So much joy, laughter and tears, even, as the Birthday Bear that our sweet Mama had purchased for Maureen so many years ago, sang Happy Birthday to Uncle Mel (Mama's brother) and his eyes just watered and so did ours! A month earlier, we had celebrated his birthday at the Family Reunion--had had birthday cake with all his relatives that come out to the reunion. Many of us gathered again--smaller number--to celebrate with him in his home on that Sunday afternoon. Here are some pix of the day!sherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13741761349532172102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8784881789224911804.post-53443178202641045552015-08-31T07:22:00.001-07:002015-08-31T07:22:50.439-07:00Furbabies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jL6nzNhKhow/VeRiiOCHd-I/AAAAAAAAAck/xBpMXOeQAEI/s1600/Mimi%2BPrecious%2Bin%2Bher%2Bnew%2Bdo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jL6nzNhKhow/VeRiiOCHd-I/AAAAAAAAAck/xBpMXOeQAEI/s320/Mimi%2BPrecious%2Bin%2Bher%2Bnew%2Bdo.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-B3DfE1A98Xg/VeRiiGe_HUI/AAAAAAAAAcg/yUyq_Ozzr3k/s1600/Mimi%2BPrecious%2521.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-B3DfE1A98Xg/VeRiiGe_HUI/AAAAAAAAAcg/yUyq_Ozzr3k/s320/Mimi%2BPrecious%2521.jpg" /></a></div>
My precious 'furbaby' has really enjoyed having a new groomer, I believe! She now goes about once a month to see Mrs. Jennifer Black Morrison, and gets her 'hair done'! She still isn't thrilled to have her pedicure, but at least, she's getting a tad better! This time, Ms Jen managed to get a bow in her topknot, and though it'd pulled out part way, Mimi managed to keep it til early the next morning--Mimi said it was like trying to sleep with rollers in her hair--she wasn't having any of that! Ha! I think she's a cutie, myself! My kids say that she's so ugly she's cute! She's mine!sherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13741761349532172102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8784881789224911804.post-38041968454760444452015-08-31T07:18:00.000-07:002015-08-31T07:18:10.843-07:00Fall Preparations<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-C1VBSdcS_Ok/VeRhAhrGVrI/AAAAAAAAAcU/1FBSCEmN9Xg/s1600/Acorn%2BFront%2BDoor%2BDecor.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-C1VBSdcS_Ok/VeRhAhrGVrI/AAAAAAAAAcU/1FBSCEmN9Xg/s320/Acorn%2BFront%2BDoor%2BDecor.jpg" /></a></div>
Getting ready to welcome fall at my home. Just like the squirrels gathering their winter fare, and securing their nests high up in the pecan trees around the home, I'm 'nesting' as well. Exchanging summertime décor for the fall décor; pulling out my pumpkin themed décor, burlap, twigs, candles, and what have you. Purchased a new front door hanger, and realized as I hung it, the front door paint looks a bit tired. Think I might have to find a new color to greet front door folks--it's directly in the hot sun on the street, so has to be a color which will stand up to the hot sun all year long.
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