Monday, December 9, 2013

SHALOM

I love when Dave puts this up during the Christmas season.
 
Merry Christmas

Can you see me all nestled behind the Clubhouse?

My new friend...a SOB (some other brand)
 
I can see Mrs. Ruth Hollis' house right out my bathroom window.
 
The tree's up and decorated.
 
Pie in the oven...Looks like Dave needs to wash the dishes.
 
The Old Baughman House in Farmerville...Now Edgewood Plantation
 
Party Time

Did you think I had jumped off a bridge or ran off the road or went to outer space?  I was so glad when Vannie and Dave got back from Lafayette, I guess I was speechless.  Well, I'm back.  We are all together again.  Life is Good!

I love my home in Hillsboro, Tx, but I was soooo ready to hit the road again.  When Dave started hooking me up to the truck, I started singing his praises. The weather was getting chilly and the leaves were falling off the trees, so I knew it was time to head east...to spend some time in North Louisiana...close to lots of memories for V and D. 

 We arrived in Bernice, LA (Vannie's hometown)  a couple of days ago...found our spot behind the old Clubhouse and nestled in for the month of December.  I LOVE this place...the leaves, the trees, the old Clubhouse.  Even though I never lived here, the memories just ooze out of Vannie and Dave.
Out my back window is Mrs. Ruth Hollis' house, down the road a bit is Ruth Glover's house, and around the corner is Vannie's Uncle Almer and Aunt Auneen's place.  These people aren't around anymore, but their spirits are still in the air.  I love hearing V and D talk about what "used to be".
Over there "used to be"...  and that "used to be" ....and uptown there "used to be" ... and on and on and on. 

Just as soon as we settled, the Christmas decorations came out of the box and before you can
"slap yo mama" I was all aglow.  Tree was in place, stockings were hung, wreath outside, angel in her special spot, and the "Shalom" plaque was in it's place across from the front door.  When guests walk in, "Shalom" is the first thing they see.  Ahhhhhh!  All of my stress is out-the-window.  I feel like I've been doing yoga.  Let's face it...this place is relaxing.  You are probably saying..."Gypsy, how can YOU get stressed."  Well, let me tell you...being pulled by a machine that is half my size... down a highway that is just wide enough for me, whizzing by HUGE trucks (some with gasoline, some with live cows and chickens, some with mail, some with all kinds of food, this list could go on forever) ...bumpy highways (especially when we crossed into Louisiana)...now do you see why I get a little stressed.  But all that is behind me for a whole month.  Just got to sit here and drink in the season.

V and D have already been partying.  They went to the Bernice Town Hall to pay the rent on our space.  While they were there, they ran into Bill Mitchem, the mayor and an old friend, Minor Patton.
Minor and Bill invited V and D to a party at Edgewood Plantation House in Farmerville.  The House "used to be" the old Baughman House.  It had been in disrepair for years until one day it was reborn.  A man and his wife bought the place and fixed it up and "viola" it lives again.  Vannie made a yummy strawberry pie to take to the party...They got dolled up...Amy and John Pesnell (Amy is V's niece) picked them up, and they headed to the party.  Lots of great food...people galore...music...dancing...a good time was had by all.

Tis the Season to be Jolly
Jingle Bells all the way
Up on the Housetop
Away in a Manager
It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
Oh Come All Ye Faithful
(Can I hear you singing?)

Shout a big "Hallelujah" for the Christmas Season...and, of course, remember the "Reason for the Season"...Jesus' Birthday!!!

SALOM



2 comments:

  1. A wonderful story to read, enjoy, and soak in! Made me feel like I was there. Much love to you both through this month of celebration. cg

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    1. Thank you so much, Cecelia. Merry Christmas to you and Paul, also. We are going to be in Austin the latter part of Jan. and the whole month of February. Maybe we could do a lunch or dinner sometime.


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