Sunday morning, April 25, 2010

Hi, Everyone,
Thanks so much for stopping by! I really appreciate it! Pass on the information of my website to someone. It could save a life!

I'm looking forward to being in Massillon, Oh. on Sat. May 1st. I'll be handing out literature on D.V.

Friday, a week ago, I was meeting a gal to pick up her flower bulb order for the CCAPL in Malvern. She pulled in and I drove over to her vehicle and I had no brakes! Well, I had to drive back to Carrollton without brakes and that was really scary. I did manage to get a green light at the major intersection then slowly (in 2nd. gear) went down the street towards the other State highway I had to take to get to the repair garage. There was a dump truck pulled into my side of the street and he proceeded to take up the whole street and back into a driveway where there was a sign that said, "Fill Dirt Wanted." I was now in first gear and coasting towards him. I got within 10 feet of his truck before he cleared my side of the road! Traffic was coming on the other side and I had no where to go! Sheesh. Then as I was talking to my husband on my cell, (suggesting I use my emergency brake if necessary to stop), I approached the other state route. Luckily there wasn't any traffic coming and I went on around the corner onto the state route. Slowly I made my way up to the driveway to the auto shop and got in the parking lot. I just started shaking all over when I finally got stopped! Thank you Lord for getting me there safely. Whew. That was quite an experience. I never had a brake line break before and it was very scary!

The weather has been really decent, rather cool, but warming up, and I've been trying to get things done outside in between so much other stuff. I spotted a Rose-Breasted Grosbeak yesterday. Soon the Orioles will be back. Hubby made me a neat feeder with a roof to attach orange halves on each side with a place in the center to put the jelly dishes. The Red-Bellied Woodpeckers love the oranges and jelly too. We hung the feeder out in the Oak tree near the wildflower garden. I haven't heard the Wrens yet, and they should be back soon too. I put up two more bird houses for them. I did spot a Red-Headed Woodpecker the other day going after the corn on the tree. Of course Wilbur (Wilma?) has been busy getting his/her share too!

I've been cleaning out the muck in the pond slowly and putting it in the garden. Haven't planted anything yet, but I plan on putting in the onions today. We were supposed to get a big rain storm last night, but nothing came through. Bummer. The pond could use some fresh water besides what I've been adding with the garden hose.

Callie Kitty is really growing and getting so pretty. She has a tail that is so full and fluffy. She is quite the character and has a great personality. She and Tigger play all the time...in between napping of course. She is till into the Kleenex and toilet paper!

Found out on Friday a gal that went through D.V. with her husband last year has finally ended the relationship and has gone into hiding. She served him with divorce papers while he was in jail. A very bad incident happened to her earlier in the week and she is now done with the relationship. I hope she stays safe and is able to get her life back. She deserves it.

I don't know when I'll be able to blog next...really busy with CCAPL stuff and work too. My boss wants me to attend a D.V. workshop in June, so I'm looking forward to it. I think it is in Mansfield, Oh. The more I can learn the better to help others.

Take care, be safe, and enjoy the beautiful weather!
Becky :)