It's been a long time since I posted. It has been a sad time as my brother Richard Silvers passed away at the end of November. I was amazed at how many people our family did not know that came by to visit and had such wonderful things to say about him. Richard had been a speaker for a wonderful Celebrate Recovery group at Oakwood Baptist Church. The number of people he encouraged is amazing. I always thought of my brother as a bit shy but after hearing the stories of what Richard meant to this group I no longer feel that way. He will be missed and I ask that you pray for his wife Betty who does not see well at all and told me that "Richard had been her eyes for so long to find the items she always misplaced". One thing their daughter Eva told me that made me smile was "he and a friend of mine beat the socks off of mom and me in Rook two nights before he passed away". Richard I will miss you dearly and I loved you very much. So glad you were able to move to Chickamauga and make so many new friends.
Christmas with a new meaning....books for Cooper, one for each day he saw the tree I put up for him. Chuck and I let him open a book daily and I think he liked the paper in the bag more than the book. That was initially....now it is definitely the books. Today he hung onto my legs as I was going back to work after lunch and wanted me to read him another book. I love that little man! Love his mom too, such a great daughter who keeps me tired just trying to watch all she gets done.
Justin and Grace.....I do hope Grace will begin to feel better and will be able to enjoy this time as a very special one that God has given. Boy or girl we are looking forward to a very special gift from God. I think I was the last baby born to the house on Kittle Street. The front yard was fenced in so Gary and I would stay out of the traffic as we learned to walk on the front sidewalk and later learned to roller skate. Hope you will have many wonderful memories in the place you now call home.
Want to see some lovely artwork? www.chuckfrye.com
Monday, January 12, 2009
Friday, September 19, 2008
Vacation Time in October
Do I remember taking a vacation? I think the last one was when we picked Justin up at college and tried to spend a few days at the beach. Weather was too cold to go to the water and I had food poisoning the entire time after we arrived. Some vacation. Hopefully this upcoming one will be a bit more restful. I am hoping to take some family letters with me that are fifty years old and post on the blogs for other family members to read. We will see how it goes. Any ideas on where to stay in Charleston? City or beach?
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Looking forward to Company from Gaffney
Doris, Chuck's sister, Erin, her daughter, Taylor and Evan will visit this weekend. On Sunday Doris will take Erin to a camp in Ocoee where Erin will work for a week while Doris will spend some time at her home with the two grandchildren. I am hoping they will have a good visit and get to see some of Chattanooga's wonderful sites.
As you may have noticed in some of Beth's photos we are back into business with the pool. Please family, enjoy and visit anytime. The water is not warm enough for me yet as I prefer 87 degrees to swim in. Cooper seems to enjoy the water no matter what the temperature.
Three new paintings in the den since school has been out. Chuck has about three more weeks to paint three more before school starts back and Cooper comes to visit again. Better hurry!!!
We had a wonderful Fourth of July weekend. Becky planned a family get together at the Ringgold Children's Park and I was able to see two of my brothers which I have not seen in several weeks. It seems like we all have a more difficult time getting out and visiting. After last summer's three weddings and a baby I think we may all still be resting up.
Brother Bob spends most of his time caring for other people or for his properties. He has several of his own to manage and cut grass on. He also has a yard to cut for his mother in law who is now living with him and his wife Barbara.
Gene has been retired several years and is lonesome for family. It would be so nice if he lived in Ringgold as he is getting to the years where driving is difficult and he so much loves to visit. Duma, his wife prefers to stay at home and tend to her gardens. They both miss their daughter Donna very much who passed away with MS several years ago. Nothing has been able to replace the happiness she brought into their lives.
Richard now lives in Chickamauga and has COPD which is a lung disease which makes it very difficult to beathe. He misses getting out and seeing people. He used the excuse of "selling hot dogs" to get out in the public and enjoy being around others. He had to work really hard and the heat was not good for his health. He always gave away moe than he sold as he was always wanting to thank police offices, firemen, and other public servans who stopped by to visit the hot dog stand in Chickamauga.
Sister Nina has retired from the Catoosa County Public Library and is enjoying spending her days with Jack. The Catoosa County Recreation ball complex is named "Jack Mattox Recreation" after Jack. He grew the recreation program in Catoosa to new heights and so many people wanted to recognize him when the new complex was built.
We still miss Martha. Can't say enough about that so we will wait until another day.
God has been so very gracious to provide me with a wonderful family to be born into. I thank Him daily for his provision.
As you may have noticed in some of Beth's photos we are back into business with the pool. Please family, enjoy and visit anytime. The water is not warm enough for me yet as I prefer 87 degrees to swim in. Cooper seems to enjoy the water no matter what the temperature.
Three new paintings in the den since school has been out. Chuck has about three more weeks to paint three more before school starts back and Cooper comes to visit again. Better hurry!!!
We had a wonderful Fourth of July weekend. Becky planned a family get together at the Ringgold Children's Park and I was able to see two of my brothers which I have not seen in several weeks. It seems like we all have a more difficult time getting out and visiting. After last summer's three weddings and a baby I think we may all still be resting up.
Brother Bob spends most of his time caring for other people or for his properties. He has several of his own to manage and cut grass on. He also has a yard to cut for his mother in law who is now living with him and his wife Barbara.
Gene has been retired several years and is lonesome for family. It would be so nice if he lived in Ringgold as he is getting to the years where driving is difficult and he so much loves to visit. Duma, his wife prefers to stay at home and tend to her gardens. They both miss their daughter Donna very much who passed away with MS several years ago. Nothing has been able to replace the happiness she brought into their lives.
Richard now lives in Chickamauga and has COPD which is a lung disease which makes it very difficult to beathe. He misses getting out and seeing people. He used the excuse of "selling hot dogs" to get out in the public and enjoy being around others. He had to work really hard and the heat was not good for his health. He always gave away moe than he sold as he was always wanting to thank police offices, firemen, and other public servans who stopped by to visit the hot dog stand in Chickamauga.
Sister Nina has retired from the Catoosa County Public Library and is enjoying spending her days with Jack. The Catoosa County Recreation ball complex is named "Jack Mattox Recreation" after Jack. He grew the recreation program in Catoosa to new heights and so many people wanted to recognize him when the new complex was built.
We still miss Martha. Can't say enough about that so we will wait until another day.
God has been so very gracious to provide me with a wonderful family to be born into. I thank Him daily for his provision.
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Dare to Go Public
I suppose it is time to actually post this blog and learn how to do this a bit better. Be patient with me as I learn. I have a lot of people who know how to blog perfectly and so I hope to be a good student. Looking forward to seeing family on the Fourth of July at "The Little General Park". Our pool is ready for all swimmers and those that want to learn to swim. Please call us and swim as we hardly have time to use the pool and it is yearning for someone to come and splash!
My new passion is Saturday morning garage sales! I have found some wonderful bargains in the past four months and have more fun sharing what I find with others. Eventually I will learn how to post photos and will display some of my "finds". Let me know if you hear about a neighbor sale sale so I will be able to put it on my garage sale calendar. If you are bored on an early Saturday morning grab your coffee and head out with me.
Doris, Chuck's sister, her daughter Erin, and Taylor and Evan (grandchildren) will be visiting on July 11th through the 18th. The grandchildren will be looking for some new friends so if you want to bring your children to swim during that week please call and come on by.
My new passion is Saturday morning garage sales! I have found some wonderful bargains in the past four months and have more fun sharing what I find with others. Eventually I will learn how to post photos and will display some of my "finds". Let me know if you hear about a neighbor sale sale so I will be able to put it on my garage sale calendar. If you are bored on an early Saturday morning grab your coffee and head out with me.
Doris, Chuck's sister, her daughter Erin, and Taylor and Evan (grandchildren) will be visiting on July 11th through the 18th. The grandchildren will be looking for some new friends so if you want to bring your children to swim during that week please call and come on by.
Monday, February 4, 2008
Cooper first illness
Our little man had a very upset stomach last night. Off to the doctor today to find out what could be causing it. Beth and I both suspect it is congestion.
Finally some much needed rain. We are still in the drought and thankful for each bit of rain we receive.
Chuck sold his "Cardinals" this weekend. He also painted a very beautiful Cherokee Valley scene with a barn and lake in it. One day, plus a little more time to sharpen the images. He still never ceases to amaze me with his gift.
Finally some much needed rain. We are still in the drought and thankful for each bit of rain we receive.
Chuck sold his "Cardinals" this weekend. He also painted a very beautiful Cherokee Valley scene with a barn and lake in it. One day, plus a little more time to sharpen the images. He still never ceases to amaze me with his gift.
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Good Year
It is almost another year, 2008 coming up in just a few days.
We have a new daughter in law, Grace Challies Frye and she is just what this family needed. She is loved by all of us and is a joy to be with.
Cooper Maclaine Chappelear is four months old and is a happy camper finally. He had a difficult (as we all did) first three months of his life with reflux problems which we hope will contine to improve as it has been lately.
Christmas Day and it is a quite one. The weather was not very nice outside, was rainy and cold.
Chuck has had a very good year with his work at In Town Gallery on Frazier. I am always eager to see what he is going to be painting next.
God has been so very good to us. We are so very fortunate to have our children living close and caring about us.
We will see how this year goes. Perhaps I can become a better blogger. Seems like time is just not available to slow down and record bits and pieces.
Still miss Martha dearly. Christmas is not the same without her smile. Gene and Richard are not in good health and were not able to visit with us this year when we invited the family into our home on Sunday, day before Christmas Eve.
We have a new daughter in law, Grace Challies Frye and she is just what this family needed. She is loved by all of us and is a joy to be with.
Cooper Maclaine Chappelear is four months old and is a happy camper finally. He had a difficult (as we all did) first three months of his life with reflux problems which we hope will contine to improve as it has been lately.
Christmas Day and it is a quite one. The weather was not very nice outside, was rainy and cold.
Chuck has had a very good year with his work at In Town Gallery on Frazier. I am always eager to see what he is going to be painting next.
God has been so very good to us. We are so very fortunate to have our children living close and caring about us.
We will see how this year goes. Perhaps I can become a better blogger. Seems like time is just not available to slow down and record bits and pieces.
Still miss Martha dearly. Christmas is not the same without her smile. Gene and Richard are not in good health and were not able to visit with us this year when we invited the family into our home on Sunday, day before Christmas Eve.
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Good News
Soon "I will be able to say..."Let me tell you about my grandchild. Yes, not just a grand dog life anymore. Looking forward to the date of September 15. Beth's due date. Best news of this year so far!!!!! Beth and I went shopping on Saturday and enjoyed the day together. She is so lucky to find that this year's blouse styles are "peasant" and "empire". All other women who are in style this summer and fall will be wearing clothing that looks just like what she will need to wear.
Snow is predicted for the am and then some icing afterward. Hopefully by noon the roads will be safe. I do hope that everyone will stay in their homes and not put our brave workers of rescue in danger.
Thank you Justin for the use of your cap last night. I had forgotten how much warmth can be held in the body with a "night cap". I will be looking for one to wear at home on days and nights like we have had recently.
Beth, the Massari Wood All Stars are in today's Catoosa County News. "Rocked The House" is what it says they did! Congratulations all the hard work and extra time has paid off.
I bet every child in Catoosa County Schools is listening for news of school closings in hopes that they will be able to sleep in tomorow and avoid getting out in this cold weather. I bet there are also several teachers doing the same.
Enough for tonight, getting sleeping after being in the hot tub. Was a wonderful night with the cold air and the hot water.
Snow is predicted for the am and then some icing afterward. Hopefully by noon the roads will be safe. I do hope that everyone will stay in their homes and not put our brave workers of rescue in danger.
Thank you Justin for the use of your cap last night. I had forgotten how much warmth can be held in the body with a "night cap". I will be looking for one to wear at home on days and nights like we have had recently.
Beth, the Massari Wood All Stars are in today's Catoosa County News. "Rocked The House" is what it says they did! Congratulations all the hard work and extra time has paid off.
I bet every child in Catoosa County Schools is listening for news of school closings in hopes that they will be able to sleep in tomorow and avoid getting out in this cold weather. I bet there are also several teachers doing the same.
Enough for tonight, getting sleeping after being in the hot tub. Was a wonderful night with the cold air and the hot water.
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