Good Sunday Morning to All!

Hello Friends. Wishing everyone a safe, productive day. I have added a new post to our other blog, At Home with Loretta Online. At the top of this page, far right, click on it to carry you there. Hope you enjoy your Sunday afternoon and Eve.
Love to everyone...Loretta

The East Coast Storm

These high winds are reeking-havoc on the East coast!

                               
  To all our blogging-friends...please get to a safe place before the storm hits your area! Irene is proving to be a deadly storm; with her winds subsiding she is still a strong storm.
  If you plan to ride it out, make sure you have dug in and, you and your family are safe. We pray you get through this. Don't take risks! Please know you are in all our prayers. Take good care! Wishing you safety throughout this storm.

All the Best,
Loretta

Thank the Lord...Rain at Last!

  We were not expecting this storm, but I don't think any of us regret it. We had straight line winds over 50 mph, trees down, power outage and of course, rain! My pics didn't pick up the rain very well, nor the tree that fell across the street knocking out power. I stood on the porch trying to get shots, but high wind and lightning reminded me how powerful they are. I gave they both due respect! LOL.

  I tried to capture the fallen tree just beyond the last tree on the top right of the pic, but missed the shot. The power line came down with the tree. We were withont power for a little while, because the fire and police departments are up the hill from us, and so is city hall! That's a lux I inherited for moving to this new address.

 If you look close you can see the rain dripping from the roof of Miss Betty, my next door neighbor's house. She is such a good neighbor.
 After the excitement of getting that rain, I finished putting away my peppers that were given to me. I put away 10 bags, and expect to get this many tomorrow...a promise made from our cheerful giver! I can always snag a bargain, huh?

Not only did I finish all of this, I managed to cook a light meal of chicken, green beans with bacon, rosemary new-potatoes, rice with mushroom gravy and pear salad.

                     See how the whipped topping is melting down from the heat in the kitchen

You know I love desserts...the kitchen cooled after the rain. Temp now a wonderful 72 degrees! So, I put this german chocolate cake in the oven. Imagine hubby's surprise when he walked in and dinner was on the table! I have to tell you, it has been so long since we had a home-cooked meal,  we both ate til' our bellies were ripe! LOL.

 Well, that's about it for now. I am so happy to be back among friends. Please let me hear from you. I have a doc's appointment tomorrow. I'm hoping things go well...
  Until then...Keep smiling and please know, you will always have a friend ... At Home with Loretta!

Hello To Everyone

Breast Cancer Awareness

   

  It's good to be back! I have gone through enough drama this past month to last a lifetime! We had to put Miss Fannie, my mother-in-law, in the local care center because I could not handle that responsibility any longer. I am starting to feel a bit better now, but still having problems with my health.

  Hubby started to work longer hours because of the demand for road repair; and my computer crashed! However, a friend got me up and running that same weekend! What would we do without those who are willing to stick by you when you need help...regardless. I am truly blessed!
 
  It will take me a little while longer to get up-and-at-em again, so please bear with me. I haven't had much time to visit with you and I want to take a little while to do so. I have really missed spending time with you all...gosh how time flies.

  One thing that's not changed here is the hot, hot weather. It was 92  last eve at 11:45 PM! Today we will still be in the hundreds...108 and with the heat-index it will feel like 115! This is the hottest weather we've had...breaking all records and still no rain in sight! I was keeping up with the days, but I lost count. It is sooo dry and hot; and fires are popping up everywhere. Folks are losing everything due to fires. An 18 wheeler had a blow out and that started a fire that burned 200+ acres...all tall pines! That's how dry it is.
 
  My Mom was without electric for 15 hours and no one knows why! Water is now being restricted because water sources, lakes and creeks have gone dry. I keep telling hubby before it is over, we might have to go through even more hardships. Look at the conditions in the world today! Man is constantly digging themselves into a hole and trying to take all with them. If one can't endure these conditions now, how can he/she do so when it really becomes worse. Pray for endurance!!!

  Take care and be safe, especially if you are in these hot zones. Hope to be back with you soon. As always, love to you all. Hugs and Prayers your way! Loretta

Time For A Break

Good Evening Loves,
 I hope your Sunday has been a good one! This post will be short. I ~have to~ take a break...I had a flair up Thursday and this one is  bad. I have a doctor's app tomorrow, if I can make it, and I know He will give me a good dressing out.
 
  Yes, I have been really, I mean really pushing it with having to care for Miss Fanny and keep up with my own schedule. I have other health problems that are in this mix and I am sooo exhausted. Hopefully, Doc will not be too strict this time. Please know, I will be thinking of you and wishing you all well. Until then...Keep Smiling!

I shall return as soon as things are better. Love You! Loretta