A Sad Week Indeed!

4-28-2022 Good Morning All, The past week has seen the loss of two Aunts. 

First My Aunt Sandy by marriage whom was divorced from my Uncle Wayne.  She was the only Aunt I really felt a connection to that my Uncle has been married to. He has had so many wives since her.  She was the mother of all of his children.  We used to write letters to each other. I don't know why those trailed off.  I was told she had kidney failure. She was a severe diabetic. Diabetes is such an evil condition. I feel for her children and grandchildren. I will miss seeing her around on Face Book. Her funeral was last Tuesday in Illinois. I came down with a sinus infection and bronchitis so I was unable to go.

Next was the call that my Aunt Dorothy had passed away.  She was my Uncle Bob's 2nd wife.  Her and my Aunt Georgia were best of friends and both married a Bob. When Aunt Georgia passed and Dorothy's Bob passed they somehow just got together.  I was unable to attend my Aunt Georgia's funeral and be able to be there for the family. My boss would not let me go because she was not a direct relative.  I hated that boss and must learn to forgive her. As I am retired now I am able to say I'm going.  I am taking my daughter Billie Jo and my granddaughter with me. I might be taking a niece also. It is good being retired and able to come and go as I please.  I'm not fully over the bronchitis but my meds work great and I am breathing much better. I had no control over not being there for my Aunt Georgia. I miss her so. This time I will be there to hug my Uncle and be sure he knows he is loved.  He is such a good man and it is so sad knowing he is burying his 2nd wife. I love him so. 

God gave me a gift yesterday. I was picking up trash in my back yard and I found a $100.00 bill.  This will be my 1st tank of gas for our trip to the far side of Missouri. Thank You Jesus for the message to go and the financial help needed. God truly is a good God, even in the sad times.

Be well all, 

Teresa aka Tess

 Good morning, 

Here it is April 1st already. Happy April Fool's Day. Now don't be pulling too many pranks today. 😁😁

It's hard to believe how fast March flew by. It sure has been a strange Spring this year.  We've had windstorms, snowstorms and thunderstorms all thru March here in the Land of Oz. I am ready for Spring to finally settle in. My mother's crocus plants have bloomed, they are so pretty. I have some tulips coming up. And the Iris leaves are presenting themselves. My yard is still a mess from all the construction that took place here. I am loving my new porch and am grateful for my new roof. I can't wait for better weather to get out in the yard and start planting and decorating.

I've been busy with my #etsy shop creating new mug designs. I'll leave links for you here to go view a few of the newest designs.

Just Another Manic Mom-Day I think this is my new favorite.

Mom Fuel If Found In Microwave Please Return to Mom

Dear Mom I Love You More. The End. I Win.

Silly Rabbit Easter is for JESUS

We Love Because He First Loved Us

As you can see I am gearing up for Easter and Mothers Day. If you wish to view all of my #etsy shop you can find me at mugsandmorebytess.com

I have been praying daily for the Ukrainian people. I hope I spelled that correctly. War is such an awful thing.  I have started Confirmation Classes at my church and with things opening up more here due to Covid-19 slowing down we now have a weekly Bible Study. We are studying Ecclesiastes at the moment. Would you care to share what your Bible Study group is studying?

I do hope you all have a great day and a great month of April. I love April because not only is it my birth month but many others in my family too. April also signals to me that Spring is here. 

Be well and Be blessed, 

Teresa aka Tess

 Greetings All, 

Wow time sure does fly by these days. I can hardly believe it is already the middle of February.  The weather here in Central Kansas has been really strange. Warmer than it should be and not as much moisture as we need. We had a good snow a while back and I was smart and bought a window cover that closes inside each front door to cover the front window and wiper blades. Since I can't use my driveway, it sure made it easier the next day to clear the car. Wendy's is near my home, and they did a complete teardown and are in the middle of a rebuild. The building is up, and windows and doors are being installed. I have not had the use of my driveway or carport since they started. I will be glad when they get it finished that is for sure. 

I've been volunteering at my church and really enjoying it. I am attending a Confirmation class to help me learn more about the Methodist faith. It's really for the teens but several of us adults decided to join in. I'm learning a lot and enjoying the classes. I also enjoy the Wednesday Meal Makers group. What a great bunch of people. I really look forward to spending time with them each week and creating a hearty and healthy meal for the those in need in our community. It feels good knowing I am in a sense paying it forward for all the many times during my younger years that I depended on Food Pantries and Soup Kitchens to get by. 

I am also still creating designs for my mug business on etsy. It is a lot of fun and I enjoy the research aspect of it also. My shop is at www.mugsandmoreby tess.com My best-selling mug is also one of my favorites. My "God Bless Your Sassy Soul" design can be seen here in a sublimated (colorful handle/inside) 15 oz size or here in a white 11 oz. size.  The 11 oz. is below:

I hope you will take a look at all of my mug designs. I have 60 so far.

I hope you all had a great Valentine's Day. Without my dear husband to celebrate with I just thought of it as just another day. I was very surprised when my brother showed up at my door with a box of chocolates for me and one for my granddaughter too. All in all, it was an ok day with not many tears flowing. 

Well, that's all for now. Be safe and Be Happy!

Till next time may God Bless You All,

Teresa aka Tess