Tag Archives: Oklahoma

Pieces of the Heart ~ What we found in the debris

Posted on June 6, 2013 by

We went to Moore, Oklahoma a few days after the first tornado in order help my mom and dad and their neighbors with debris clean up and repairs. The dump trucks were a constant flow in and out of the neighborhood. The system was to … Continue reading →

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Moore, Oklahoma ~ Tornado

Posted on May 29, 2013 by

We are just back from my folks home in the tornado devastated, Moore, Oklahoma.  We took the usual route to their house early Saturday morning.  Most everything was the same.  That is, until we turned the corner onto my parent’s road.  Our hearts dropped. No matter how … Continue reading →

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Lessons & Fog?

Posted on May 24, 2013 by

It’s been an interesting week, hasn’t it?  But I have learned some lessons that I would not have been opened to otherwise.  1.  It’s okay to ask for help. I tell people this all the time, but it is hard to be … Continue reading →

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Remembering Joplin ~

Posted on May 22, 2013 by

While our eyes, thoughts and prayers are on Moore, Oklahoma; today’s date is one that is dear to our hearts. May 22, 2011. Joplin, Missouri lost many lives to a brutal tornado that tore through the town that Sunday afternoon. … Continue reading →

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Storms continue to brew…..

Posted on May 20, 2013 by

The good thing about living in Oklahoma is that when storms are headed your way, you are alerted several days before.  Our weather people are outstanding.  Our storm chasers….amazingly crazy. Yesterday was one of those days.  If you’ve lived here very … Continue reading →

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Just Stuff

Posted on May 3, 2013 by

It is Friday and I am still not finished with my “list” for the week.  Still, I thought I would pause for a moment and share a few pics with you from last week. ….They reflect a part our life in Oklahoma.  We … Continue reading →

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Free Beer

Posted on February 25, 2013 by

Rain is coming down in our part of Oklahoma this morning. Thunder. Lightning. My phone sent me an emergency message a few moments ago.  I didn’t even know it DID that!   It read, “Blizzard Warning this area til 6:00 AM CST.  Prepare, … Continue reading →

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HaPPy MoNdaY

Posted on February 18, 2013 by
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Dress Nathan Out!

Posted on February 12, 2013 by

I could write several paragraphs attempting to explain how a little town in Oklahoma pulled together for their highschool team manager, Nathan.  I could tell you about how his teammates, towns people, coaches and perfect strangers rallied for him.  But instead, ….I’ll just let you see for yourself in the following short clip. … Continue reading →

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More Sunday Shots ~ finally

Posted on January 24, 2013 by

My plans to continue our little Sunday afternoon drive shots were interrupted by downed AT&T U-Verse service for a couple of days. No phone, no television, no internet. Hubby actually asked me, “Did you pay the bill?” “No dear, I … Continue reading →

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