Blizzard Bloghop…Meet and Greet

I am participating in the Blizzard Bloghop that is being hosted by Ann Marie at http://www.household6diva.com .  It’s a fun was to meet and greet new bloggers, and we appreciate her hosting it!

Welcome to the home of Reflections…by Kathy.  A blog that is  a recollection of stories from life–about our family.  I write about any and everything, and… sometimes reflect about what I would’ve done different…  if only I’d known the things that I know now.  If you like stories of the “good old days” you might enjoy Reflections! 

The family...Seems like this was just last year...Oh, it was!

 

I love doing bloghops,  having contests,  and giveaways!   I have a giveaway every weekend!  Wait!  In fact, I’m having a giveaway this weekend, check it out on Friday’s post!  I love meeting new people, and reading what they have to say–especially witty clever ones. 

I am a Christian woman who lives in southeastern Georgia–the land of mosquitoes and gnats!  It never snows here–only wind and rain!  Our summers here are miserably hot and humid–and did I mention the mosquitoes and gnats?  Of course the beach is located only 75 miles away in two different directions, so we make do!

  The farthest I’ve ever traveled is to  Memphis, TN.  There’s no place like home…  I do love the beach and the mountains though.  I’ve never seen actual clear ocean water–it’s the last thing on my “Bucket List!  I’m hoping to see the Florida Keys one day…I’m a big dreamer. LOL

I’m officially a “senior citizen” as of 2009 and I’m proud of my status.  It only took me 55 years to get there!  I love my senior citizen’s discounts!  With age comes wisdom, I like to believe that I am smarter than I once was–but not as smart as I’d like to be–I’m still working on my computer skills.

I’ve had a good life, so far.  I do have an unidentified disease, probably rheumatoid arthritis, but it’s under control 99% of the time, so I can’t complain…much!  I enjoy all sorts of hobbies–crafts, crocheting, sewing, doll collecting, scrapbooking, reading,  but  my favorite is blogging!

I’m blessed to be married to a wonderful man, Ed,  who is “one in a million”.  He always puts his family first.  We have been married for almost 38 years–and it seems like no time at all!  We were separated for nearly 3 years before we married, due to his tour of army duty, but once he got out, we’ve been inseparable…sort of like salt and pepper or ketchup and mustard…

me and hubby

Hubby and I were blessed with a daughter, then two sons.  Our “baby” is now 24 and still a bachelor.   Our two oldest children are married, and each has one child–which means that we are grandparents to a fiesty little girl, age 3, and a precious little boy, age 1.  I think being a grandparent is “grand”!  Our entire family lives on one 30 acre farm!  We can all see each other’s houses!  Did I mention that we are a close family, too?

I am enjoying early retirement from my previous job as an elementary school paraprofessional.  I realized, too late, that my “calling” in life was to be a teacher.  I love teaching and I love learning, but I retired early after being paired with a  teacher less than half my age…to much drama there–I was too old to raise another child!  I truly did love my job though.

I am an animal lover by nature.  I have many assorted pets due to my years of volunteer service at our local animal shelter.  My collection includes 17 cats, 3 dogs, 2 rabbits, and a parakeet!  I sometimes share my experiences of working at the shelter with my readers.  I get the strangest looks when I shop for pet food–by the cart full…it’s always a great conversation starter.

I’m honored to have readers come and visit my blogs!  I actually have two of them–not  readers–BLOGS!   Thanks for taking time to visit–do come again!  If you leave a comment, it’ll get you entered in my Bath and Body Works  giveaway, too!