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The weekend I thought I'd make noodles, I had spent a lot of time cleaning. Here is how I clean my houseplants (just give them a shower!)

Yep, guilty as charged of owning "fake" plants. You may remember the 25 biggest decorating mistakes I wrote about long ago....owning fake plants was mistake #1 in the list, and if you read that post, you'll find that I was guilty of many of the 25 mistakes! Oh, well. I am who I am.

There's No Place Like Home

Hello.

Hope you all had a great weekend. The weather here was beautiful!

We went "home" this weekend. We hadn't been there since March
(see posts of last trip):

Trip Home
The Weekend in Picture
and
Why the Food Photos?

We had a nephew graduating from our old Alma Mater, so a big family gathering was attended. We sure enjoyed seeing everyone. It was especially nice to see our parents. We got to see my husband's mother and my mom and dad, as well as one of my sisters, and several of my husband's brothers, aunts, nieces, cousins, nephews and old friends.

It is always so nice "being home" at our childhood places. I enjoyed the small town sounds, the hugs from old friends, sleeping in my old house, and spending time with our loved ones. I also got to attend my old church, which is always such a blessing to me. I especially enjoyed sitting by my dad today, along with my sister and mom. Dad and I enjoyed being there together. What a treat!

We just so enjoyed being there.

Sissy and Sammy went along to visit and Sammy has a post to write. He's biting at the bit to get it done.

You all have a great start to the week on Monday. Thanks for reading!

Home...

There's no place like home...

I'm glad to be home after my days away. It is fun to get away, because I don't do that very often, and I went with my good friend, S, who I hardly get time to chat with very often, so we really talked, laughed, and enjoyed the time. I also enjoyed all the learning and networking we did while were were at the conference.

But, it is true...There's No Place Like Home!

My Hometown Church

I have been wanting to write a post about my home town church, as i mentioned in a recent post. Whenever we get to our home town, I try to attend. It is the church I've known almost my whole life. It is the church I joined as a young teen. I even used to sing in the choir.

When I attend church there, I feel "at home". I so enjoy seeing so many of the familiar faces from my childhood. I miss the ones that are no longer there, and remember them with great fondness.

There is something about it that makes me feel welcome and embraced. I always feel loved, like I belong.

Don't get me wrong, I belong to a church where I live--have for about 30 some years now, and do love my church. It is beautiful, the people are good, and I feel like I belong. I tried to share some of the beauty of this church as well with you in photos I posted on this blog.

I remember many churches growing up. One of my favorite memories that repeats in my mind is of driving in a car with my grandparents to their little church. I remember sitting in the BIG back seat of their car with Grandma on the way to church. She carried a black purse that snapped shut. And there was always a package of gum in it...I specifically remember Beamans gum. Then, we'd get to their little EUB church and worship. And, sign the old favorite hymns. Later, they attended a church in their little town, instead of traveling to that one. I attended there with them at times as well, including attending bible school there a couple summers, if I remember right.

But, that was still not my "home town church". It is hard to explain. But, the church is not a building, it is a community. It is the memories within you and that community. It is the love that you share for God and each other. And, I cherish that community and I always will. I thank them so much for letting me continue to be a part of them every opportunity that I can take.

You can link to my home town church, but some of the links within their site are not working right now, as they recently updated there site...I am sure they will be working soon.

The Trip "Home..."

So I regress , but first I had to mention the food we so enjoyed. (And apparently, let Sammy vent as well). Anyway, about the food...it's always so nice to not cook, isn't it? I pitched in and did a couple minor things, but there's just nothing like having our moms feed us! That's just the best ever!!

The following pictures were scenery on the way and reflect things we have always known, even though some of it has changed over the years...




National Guard Camp



On the Road between Guernsey and Hartville ---Sunny Saturday



On the Road---Not So Sunny Sunday



Hartville


Aren't the street signs quaint?




"Home"


BNSF


When I worked here, it was called the "Tastee Freez" (years ago)....oh, the memories....making those ice cream cones, sundaes and frozen cokes while we played "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" (Elton John) on our jukebox. Ah, those were the days...And, Hey...it's for sale!!!

The Weekend in Pictures...

....stories to follow...many of them...