Update

Just wanted to let everyone know that, although I am not posting, I am trying to keep up on my reading.  I have over 100 alerts that I haven't read, but I am slowly catching up, although not commenting much - please forgive me for that.  I am going through major chaos right now, and I hardly have the time and energy to do the things I HAVE to do, much less the things I enjoy (reading, posting, and commenting).  Love you guys and hope to be back soon.  Miss everyone!

Ashlee

I will be back at some point.  Not sure when, but I will be back......

Takes Me Back.....

Where were you when the world stopped turning that September day Out in the yard with your wife and children Working on some stage in LA Did you stand there in shock at the site of That black smoke rising against that blue sky Did you shout out in anger In fear for your neighbor Or did you just sit down and cry Did you weep for the children Who lost their dear loved ones And pray for the ones who don't know Did you rejoice for the people who walked from the rubble And sob for the ones left below Did you burst out in pride For the red white and blue The heroes who died just doing what they do Did you look up to heaven for some kind of answer And look at yourself to what really matters I'm just a singer of simple songs I'm not a real political man I watch CNN but I'm not sure I can tell you The difference in Iraq and Iran But I know Jesus and I talk to God And I remember this from when I was young Faith hope and love are some good things he gave us And the greatest is love Where were you when the world stopped turning that September day Teaching a class full of innocent children Driving down some cold interstate Did you feel guilty cause you're a survivor In a crowded room did you feel alone Did you call up your mother and tell her you love her Did you dust off that bible at home Did you open your eyes and hope it never happened Close your eyes and not go to sleep Did you notice the sunset the first time in ages Speak with some stranger on the street Did you lay down at night and think of tomorrow Go out and buy you a gun Did you turn off that violent old movie you're watching And turn on "I Love Lucy" reruns Did you go to a church and hold hands with some stranger Stand in line and give your own blood Did you just stay home and cling tight to your family Thank God you had somebody to love I'm just a singer of simple songs I'm not a real political man I watch CNN but I'm not sure I can tell you The difference in Iraq and Iran But Iknow Jesus and I talk to God And I remember this from when I was young Faith hope and love are some good things he gave us And the greatest is love I'm just a singer of simple songs I'm not a real political man I watch CNN but I'm not sure I can tell you The difference in Iraq and Iran But I know Jesus and I talk to God And I remember this from when I was young Faith hope and love are some good things he gave us And the greatest is love The greatest is love The greatest is love Where were you when the world stopped turning that September day Alan Jackson

In Memory of Rachel Tamares

May we never forget that tragic day five years ago.  May we never forget all of the innocent lives so tragically and unneccesarily cut short.  May we never forget that each and every one of these victims were someone's mother, father, son, daughter, brother, sister, aunt, uncle, cousin, or friend.  May we never forget all of the heroes- firefighters, policemen, EMTs, and citizens that saved lives that day.  May we never forget the terrorists that were and STILL ARE trying to murder our people and destroy our great nation. 

May we never forget Rachel Tamares.........

I searched and searched and was not able to find very much personal information on Rachel Tamares.  That does not mean her life was any less valuable or important to those who knew and loved her.

Rachel Tamares, 30, married John Bruno when she was 16 years old.  She was a traditional and devoted mother to their two sons, Jason, 11, and Robert, 6.  She was so committed to her family that she took her mother and younger sister in to her already crowded two bedroom Bronx apartment until they could find another place.

Rachel began working for the Aon Corporation, located in the World Trade Center, when she was 18 years old.  She was known as a responsible and "fastidious" worker.  Friends and co-workers described her as having a positive outlook towards work, friends, and all aspects of her life.

Rachel Tamares did not have to die.  Her husband did not have to lose his wife.  Her boys did not have to be left motherless.  Our country did not have to endure the pain and suffering inflicted upon each and every one of us.  But we did.......

MAY WE NEVER FORGET

 

                    

Here is a link to a Guest Book for Rachel Tamares for anyone who would like to visit or leave a comment:

http://www.legacy.com/GB/GuestbookView.aspx?PersonId=108903

 

God bless the family and friends of Rachel Tamares and all of those who lost loved ones.

 

Food, food, and more food......

If I don't eat again for a week, it will be too soon.  Here is a quick rundown of how we eat here in the South LOL  It started yesterday morning with Brent going to Waffle House and bringing me back a grilled cheese sandwich with bacon and a double order of hash browns with onions and cheese.  We got to his Aunt and Uncle's house a few hours later, and they had a SPREAD from a local barbecue restaurant - pork, Brunswick stew, coleslaw, baked beans, not to MENTION all of the homemade appetizers everyone had brought - homemade salsa, stuffed jalapenos, spinach dip, dill dip, and his grandmother's homemade fried apple pies.  You would think that would have been enough to hold us over for, ummmm, at least a couple of days, but, noooo. Last night, Brent decided to put bratwurst on the charcoal grill, and how could I turn THAT down?? UGGGGGGGHHHHH  We woke up this morning to a home-cooked breakfast of grits, scrambled eggs, hashbrown casserole, bacon, biscuits and gravy.  All washed down with sweet iced tea ;)  On the way home, we stopped in Publix to grab some stuff for, yeah, you guessed it, DINNER, and they were grilling hamburgers.  Surprise, surprise.  We decided to try one.  Hey, it was a grilled hamburger, bag of chips, and a can of Coke for 3 bucks - how could we turn that down????  Now comes the good part.........

We just finished dinner, cooked by MY most favorite cook of all (ME;) of pot roast complete with carrots, potatoes, and onions, garden fresh green beans topped with my mom's relish, rolls, gravy, and marinated cucumber and vidalia onion salad.  Is anyone sick yet?!?!?!?!?   

Nothing Much.....

Go Dawgs!  College football season has started again...............

We just returned from South Georgia, where Brent's aunt and uncle have a farm.  It is near Warm Springs, if anyone has ever heard of that town (where President Roosevelt had "The Little White House".)  It really is like stepping back in time - sort of a Mayberry type of place.  They just built a new house, way back off the road, and have several hundred acres of land there.  There is a small lake with a paddle boat, a swimming pool, and a screened in porch with a TV overlooking them both.  They have a separate garage with an apartment above it, and that is where Brent and I stayed.  It was quite peaceful and relaxing.  Brent and his uncles and grandfather went on a dove shoot yesterday (opening of dove season - I ONLY know this because I am married to an outdoorsman lol.)  We are now back at home, I have a pot roast in the oven, and my "outdoorsman" is on the back porch frying doves (I do not eat them and HATE the smell of them frying in the house.)  All in all, a relaxing time and EXACTLY what I needed to help calm my nerves from all of the stress and turmoil that has been suffocating me lately.  Hmmmm,  a glass of red wine seems to be calling me now........ ;)