This is my oldest daughter, Angie. She officially retired from teaching this year. I am happy for her and so very proud of her. She loved teaching , did it for 31 years. When she told me she was retiring, it was bittersweet. I cried thinking of how we prayed for the job in our community school system. But as we talked , we knew it was time. She has good health, family, and wonderful grandchildren to enjoy.
This loving dog Madison. So smart and adorable. Belonging to granddaughter Lynzie's family,
and this good old boy Sam, belonging to granddaughter Emma, have gone on to where all good dogs go. I loved my granddogs. My daughter Karen had a dog, Princess to go also. But I did not have any photos of her. Sad to think of all those pets ,gone. I know many things have to change , but it doesn't mean I have to like it. :(
I am still trying my best to get my life together again. I do not know if I will, just will keep trying. I keep busy . I am keeping up with most chores. Cooking is not one of them....I have gotten to the point of hating to cook. I make things and end up taking it to my daughters at times.
Wishing all of you a great summer. Be safe. XO
Hello! So happy to see you here! Congratulations to your daughter. What a blessing she was to so many, I am sure. I hope you enjoy a cozy, restful summer!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Billie. I know there will be times when my daughter will truly miss teaching. She and her husband can do trips, ballgames, and go golfing which they love. I hope your summer is a sweet one. Not too hot, would be good. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteOh, Susie!!! It's so lovely to see you pop up this very minute, as I just posted my first effort to LAWN TEA in over three years! Kind of a twin re-birth, somehow, and we're peeking back out into the world we'd lingered from for so long.
ReplyDeleteWhat a joy to see you, and to anticipate our renewal together.
Rachel, I hope we both can have the courage to stick with our blog families. They are kind and caring...must like our related families in many ways. Blessings to you, xoxo,Susie
DeleteYou could make a fun thing of ordering food. There are so many shipping things online and local deliveries. Just a thought! 😀
ReplyDeleteThank you Sandi on food ordering thoughts. I have only ordered pizza once. LOL...it took me awhile to eat it every few days till it was gone. Lunch is usually my biggest meal. I do eat lots of salads. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteCongratulations to your daughter! She taught for exactly the same amount of time as I did - thirty- one years! It’s a big adjustment ( and now I do supply teaching here and there). So nice to see a post from you! - Jenn
ReplyDeleteJenn, My daughter says she will sub for high school classes if they call. Since you taught for 31 years yourself, you know rules and children have changed so much. That makes teachers be the teacher, social worker, parent, etc, in many cases. More hours and not always with more pay. I am sure you have used your own money to help out , as Angie has done thru the years. Bless you for that, xoxo, Susie
DeleteOh Susie, was so excited to see you pop up on my sidebar. Congratulations to you daughter. What a wonderful career she had. Now time to enjoy those grandkids. If I didn't have my dearest, I would probably live on salads and avacado toast!
ReplyDeleteLove the dogs. How sad we still miss Molly. But she was with us 15 years. I hope you will blog again soon. Love hearing from you. Hugs, Wanda
Hi Wanda, Yes, grands make a big part of retirement. Angie is agile enough to run and chase them too. It is sad when we have to put down pets. But the suffering is unbearable to watch. I still cry thinking of good old Sam. Hope you have a beautiful summer. Blessings to you, Don and family, xoxo, Susie
DeleteCongrats to your daughter retiring. I am hoping to myself soon. Janice
ReplyDeleteI hope you can retire too. Have some hobbies to keep entertained. At times I think, oh boy I am working harder for no pay. LOL. Blessings , xoxo, Susie
DeleteDear Suzie, It takes time and prayer, but you have a lovely family to live for and Ted would want you to enjoy every minute you have. There are still days where I just want to hide from the world, but we are still here for a reason. God knows your sorrow and He knows your difficulties. Just lean on Him, He is our answer. Remember to take it easy and don't let anyone try and rush you. We all move through our grief at a different pace.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you.
Connie, You are so right about grieving. It is hard to even explain. One moment fine and the next crying. Yes, I learned from the grief dr. that if Ted was the loving man I was describing, he truly would want me to go on with life and glean joy everyday. But you know the longing of looking into their eyes and wanting one more hug. I do know that I was truly loved in my life and I thank God for that . Blessings my sweet friend, xoxo, Susie
DeleteI too, don't care for those changes in life but they happen. It is nice to see you here.
ReplyDeleteHi Debby, Hope you are doing well and enjoying the last of springtime, praying our summer is pleasant and not so hot. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteAhhh sweet lady, we pay attention to folks who experience what we know one of us will one day face. We like to hear from you and to know that you are still making it.
ReplyDeleteLove the post and family info. I smiled as you mentioned granddogs. Yep they are definitely a part of our lives.
Love you lady and it was a joy to see the post.
Sherry & jack in NC for a few more days.
Hi Jack and Sherry, It is funny how pets win our hearts , even after chewing shoes and such. I would like for you to listen to a song by a country singer, Cody Johnson. It's call "If you got a chance , take it." Kind of tells is like it is. Hold each other close, blessings, love you guys too, Susie
DeletePrayers…good to see your post
ReplyDeleteBrenda, Thank you honey for the prayers. We all need them and they are a wonderful gift. Blessings to you and yours, xoxo, Susie
DeleteHi Suzie. Good to see your post! Congratulations to your daughter! There is no time limit on grief...your days will be what they are...some good, some not. I hope the sunshine helps you a little, my friend. Love to you. Debbie xxoo
ReplyDeleteHi my friend, I take drives to get out of the house and think of my sweet Ted. I do love the sunshine. I have to have curtains around this area, but in the country I did not curtain the back of our house, so I could enjoy the sun, trees and birds. I miss that too. I have thought of you and wondered how you like your new home area. You are a special lady, you helped me when my Lizzy was sick. Can you believe Emma is 19 now. YIkes, I am older than dirt. Bless you,love,xoxo, Susie
DeleteIt's lovely to see a post from you!
ReplyDeleteHappy retirement to your daughter! One of my cousins retired from teaching this month, after 30 years, I believe. My mother taught for 40 years!
You just keep putting one foot in front of the other, Suzie and just get through one day at a time. (((HUGS)))
Thank you. Wow, your mom taught for a long time. I remember having favorite teachers through out my own schooling. I think Angie was liked my many of her pupils . That make me happy for her. Actually the AC repairman that was at her house last week was one of her first pupils. She told him she was proud of him. He was all smiles. Hope you have a wonderful flower garden this year. I know you love them. Blessings , xoxo, Susie
DeleteSo happy to see you here again as I was just thinking of you a few days ago. Congratulations to your daughter on her retirement.
ReplyDeleteThank you Carol. It is nice to be thought of also. Hoping all is well there. Let's pray for a pleasant summer...we all need one. Blessings to you and yours, xoxo,Susie
DeleteI am so sorry about your sweet dogs Susie...it's heartbreaking to lose a pet...always...so good to see a post from you...I am sure life changed for you in a dramatic way....sending you warm hugs....have a lovely summer season!
ReplyDeleteThank you Betsy for the hugs and kind words. I thought of your Mae when I visited your blog. My daughters had a dog and cat buried at our old house , I know they will always recall those pets with love. Now we are losing more sweet pets. Makes me happy that daughter Kathy has her Buddy cat with her now. I want her to enjoy his company for many years. Blessings , xoxo, Susie
Deletep.s. Your Luke is growing so tall.
Hi Susie! You just need a little cooking break. I have been watching Japanese cooking on YouTube and it makes me want to try new things. I am so sorry for the loss of the grandpups. Sad. Your daughter can sit back and be thankful now, thankful that she was able to speak into the lives of kids. Take care, sweet one xo
ReplyDeleteThank you honey. I love some Japanese dishes, but I can not cook a thing but fried rice. LOL I think of the days I would work, come home and cook a big dinner from my family. We do what we have to do, don't we. Being alone, I want some plain and easy. I wish I could write a book about what kids will tell people . I have laughed at their stories , they all want to be good. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteSusie! What a streak of luck for me to make one of my rare checks and find a blog post from you! Yay for Angie being able to retire! I think of you often and continue to send encouraging thoughts your direction!
ReplyDeleteOh bless your sweet heart Nellie. I am still kind of shock I have a kid retiring. It will be awhile before S.S. But I retired at 57 and did okay. Yikes it seems a hundred years ago. The first thing I did when I retired ...I cried because I had no job, seemed I had worked forever. But now I know 30 years goes fast. Wishing you so many blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteHey Susie, time has a way of marching on. Congrats on your daughters retirement! 31 years of doing what you love to do is a blessing. Been hanging on here. Got some changes our way, too. Things coming up. Not sure we like them, but what can you do?
ReplyDeleteHi Tete, I miss out old days of blogging...when we showed decor and gardens. So many changes in our world, it's hard to keep up. I pray that you and your family are healthy. We can't ever give up , can we? We were raised to be tough women. Sending you hugs and wishes of good blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteHey Sweet Susie! I hardly have time to get on my computer these days. Does time change as we get older? It seems to condense for me! I am so happy you are surrounded by your loving family. Sending you love from your blogging family here! xx
ReplyDeleteThank you Kay. Yes, it seems we have less time as we age. As young mom I could get home from work , start a load of laundry and get to fixing supper for my girls. Time went quickly but with the girls at my side we talked and worked together and it seemed much fit in that time slot. Hope you are all well and enjoy some good weather , on the news it appears it is raining lots there. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteJust keep keeping on my Friend! Congratulations to your daughter and her retirement. I know she will enjoy her time with family. So sorry about your Grand-pups! We lost one of ours last year and it is truly sad. Have a blessed day dear friend, HUGS!
ReplyDeleteHi Theresa, thank you so much for your encouragement.. That is why I love my blog family too. We can all help one another thru bad times. If the grands of my Angie are at her house, I get to visit and get hugs too. Happy times.Blessings to you and yours, xoxo,Susie
DeleteJust thought I would check in since I no longer get your blog automatically..Hope all is well with you .Sorry about the pups..Tough time always..Happy summer..
ReplyDeleteMissy, Pets are family or why have them , right. I do not want the ownership but I like loving on everyone's pets, I have gotten attached to the grand dogs and cats. I know you love yours too. I enjoy seeing their pictures o your blog. You have the best camera shots too. Blessings, take care. xoxo,Susie
DeleteAwww....Susie. I hope to see you when I get down to Mindy's house and we can play catch up. I need a trip to Horton's with you. I know you still miss Teddy and how hard life has been for you.
ReplyDeleteI have been busy and haven't blogged much lately but hope to get back to it soon. I did do a PickYourFavorite post today but it has been a while since I have posted regularly.
I am so glad Karen retired. She deserves it.
I miss my pets that I have lost, too, and can't imagine losing my Scruffy. He is my constant companion. xo Diana
Susie! I can't tell you how happy I am to finally here to see you. I lost the url for your blog some time ago, and here I am again. Right now, I am logged into my cat's blog (I help her by typing it for her as she dictates). But this is Ramblingon.
ReplyDeleteI made a mistake about the age of the dogwood that rotted. It was about 50 some years old. Not the thirty I mentioned in the blog. But I loved that tree. So glad to see you.
i too am happy for your daughter and you, she is so beautiful and will have more time to spend with you as well!!
ReplyDeletei am so happy to see you today, putting one foot in front of the other.
while grief is a universal experience, it is a deeply felt emotion & unique to each of us. sending big hugs from the beaches at the jersey shore!! xo
Hello Susie, it was nice to see that you visited today. I hope you are doing well. I remember Angie when you were blogging. Yes, our pets don't last forever. Nel has had dogs that have passed away, and it's always devastating. I hope Angie has time to relax and spend time with her grandkids after her retirement from teaching. Jess is still teaching first grade, and it's not easy to do each and every day, but we appreciate the teachers, don't we? Have a wonderful Summer, Susie, and I have missed you in blog land. : )
ReplyDelete~Sheri