Women have it hard!

 The weather has been so nice. You almost could believe it was Fall but alas, it's warming back up again. Summer's not through with us. 

I have to tell you about a book I just finished. My first audio book. It was a BIG BOOK so I am glad I listened rather than read it. 

Kristin Hannah did it again! That author is an expert story-teller, she draws you in, makes you feel like you are right there on the page with the story line. And, this one was a horrible, gorey tale of a nurse in Vietnam and the struggles she had 'over there' and back home. 

I could not put it down... or turn it off (in the case of an audio book). 

Women have never had an easy time of making their way in this world. I could go into detail here but I think you know what I mean. They are the unsung heroes, the saviors of situations, people, causes. This book will take your breath away, break your heart, give you hope, believe in a happy ending. I highly recommend it.                                                                                          

After that emotional read, I decided to re-read the book I wrote and had published back in 2014. I never feel like I do a great job at anything, sufficient but not outstanding and I struggled with this book. It took a lot out of me. I am no Kristin Hannah, that's for sure!!

Every night I pick up my book "Springtime In Magnolia" and read a chapter before falling asleep. Since I hadn't even opened the cover in years, I am being pleasantly surprised that I am enjoying it. I must get back to writing! 

I continue to take pictures of practically everything I own so I can document them for my children. Just one of those things you don't want to leave to their imagination. 

 

Here's another thing or two I want to share with you. 

I was 17 when I left with my brand-new husband for our life clear across the country. I had never been away from my Mom and missed her. 

I'd been in Calif. for about 4 months when we found out that Elbert's ship was leaving for Korea. Back home I'd go... he wasn't about to leave his young wife alone so far from family.

I passed this little shop, went inside and saw this necklace. It was painted enamel with a circle of rhinestone around the painted center. I bought it and carried it back to Alabama as a gift for my Mother. The year - 1951

I love having things like this to remind me of the life I have lived! 

It's been quite a ride!