Wiese Windmill

Sunday, July 11, 2010

I'll Always Love a Dog named Belle

I’ll Always Love a Dog Named Belle Written in memory of Belle for Nicki and Mary Hickox by Granny Jo When is it time to say goodbye, My little dog named Belle? When is it time to end your pain, Sweet loving friend? When I looked into your face On days that had been bad. I saw a look that sorrowed me It was tired, and hurt, and sad. I tried to see beyond the ache The little spark I used to see. And I softly whispered to my heart “This may get better then it used to be.” I rode this roller-coaster of Emotions as we tried, To make it through another day, And still, it could not be denied... I kissed her sweet face, Held her head Looked at her dewy eyes, and said, "I Love You, Girl." With gentle hands and heavy heart, I released her to God. Her gentle little doggie paws are quiet today. Inside my heart is breaking, My Silver Belle has slipped away. Even though we are apart, She has left her tiny paws upon my heart. And in my memories she’ll run A young dog once again. I’ll always love a dog named Belle

Sunday, July 4, 2010

Amy Miss Clark County 2009 crowns new 2010 Clark County Fair Queen

Amy, 2009, Miss Clark County, the official hostess of the Clark County 4-H Fair. She represented Clark County in the Indiana State Fair Queen Pageant 2009.

Amy crowns new 4H Queen, Paige as Miss Clark County Fair Queen 2010.

Sisters - Violet, Amy, Rachel, Katie

Sisters, sisters

There were never such devoted sisters,

Never had to have a chaperone,

No sir,I'm here to keep my eye on her

Caring, sharing

Every little thing that we are wearing

When a certain gentleman arrived from Rome

She wore the dress, and I stayed home

All kinds of weather, we stick together

The same in the rain and sun

(Four) different faces, but in tight places

We think and we act as one

Those who have seen us

Know that not a thing could come between us

Many men have tried to split us up, but no one can

Lord help the mister who comes between me and my sister

And Lord help the sister, who comes between me and my man by Irving Berlin

Amy and friends and family -

L to R Violet, Andrew, Amy, Jen, Rachel, Alan, Heather, Katie and Michael.

Amy and Andrew

Katie and Michael

Amy and parents Janine and Gary Note: to view news and pictures of my Hickox Grandkids click on http://7redzinmotion.blogspot.com/

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Family Story..... Hydrangea "snowball bush"

These are very old flowers. I know they have been around since I was a child. We called them "snowball bush" It is my understanding they have been in the Americas since they were brought here in the 1700's from England. I think they were native to gardens of Japan for many hundreds of years before that. I also know the name "snowball bush" is applied to several plants, the Japanese, Chinese and European "snowball bushes", which are all Viburnum varieties. Today people are falling in love with them all over again. Lots of my neighbors have them in their gardens. Many remember hydrangeas from their childhood as well. If any of you read Nicki's blog you would have seen several pictures of the pastel colored blooms such as the one below. I borrowed 2 of her pictures. Hydrangea bloom

When we lived at 3312 Duncan there was a very large "snowball bush" in the front of the small white house. We were always instructed not to "pick" the flowers. They were to stay on the bush. One day the family was dressed up waiting for a taxi, these were the war years we had no car. Charles (had to be 3 or 4) and I (I had to be 6 or 7). We were in the front yard waiting for the cab. Charles was bored and he picked a snowball bloom. Our Dad was upset with him and said he had to hold the bloom on the stem until it grew back. Charles tried and tried to balance that bloom on the bush. He was afraid if he did not get the bloom back on the bush he would not get to go in the taxi. I began to feel sorry for him and I tried to help. We really did not hear the "rest of the story" until years later. Our Dad was inside peeking at us and enjoying our frustrated efforts. He was about to come out and rescue us when the taxi came. I don't believe Charles ever picked another flower. Note: to view news and pictures of my Hickox Grandkids click on http://7redzinmotion.blogspot.com/

Sunday, June 27, 2010

New Pictures of Ella taken by Joni

Friday, June 25, 2010

Violet in Seattle with short term mission team

Today we started our first day of work. It was an incredible day here...sunny, 76 degrees, and a slight breeze. We started with breakfast bright and early at 7:15. Then the students all had their devotions and quiet times. After that, they packed their lunches and we headed out to the work sites.

Violet is on the left.