We had a very nice vacation. The long ride there & back was rough on me, but we took our time & rested afterwards.
There's so much to do in the Smokey Mountains, that it's really hard to make decisions....but, chose the best places, I believe. We went to the Dixie Stampede....it's a dinner show, where we sit in a gigantic arena watching horseraces, comedy acts on horses, beautiful songs, etc.
Went to Dollywood. There's a lot of musical shows of all kinds there...as well as other things to do. We also went to an Aquarium....a very large place, with all kinds of fish. We watched them feed the sharks, etc. I learned something I'd always wondered about. Do you know where sand comes from? There's a fish called the "Parrot Fish". It poops sand!!! There's a lot of those fish, & they poop a lot! The waves wash the sand onshore to make the beaches. Remember, next time you're on the beach, what you're lying in!
We went to a dinner show at the Blackwood Brother's Theater. A very large place. Had a goumet meal...then, gospel program by the Blackwood's. It's got a large screen on each side of the stage, & is televised. They were selling videos of that program, as well as pictures of us that was taken before the show with the Blackwood Bros. I asked the host if I could have permission to play the video at our TV Station. She went & got Ron Blackwood (the leader of the group) & he was very gracious. We talked awhile about the TV station, & he gave permission, & brought me another DVD to play. Told me to fill out a form for him & he'd be sending more. Before the show started, he got on stage & said there was a special person he'd met that would be airing their singing at a TV Station in Russellville, AL.....then he had me to stand up! I was applauded......& thought that was it. NOT......during the show, they did a little comedy including a lady & a gentleman from the audience. DH was the gentleman he called up on stage! Now, this is no small place! I wasn't sure he would go, but he did.
He wore a long beard & a big hat & song with them!
Then, they had him & the lady exchange places & they put a skirt & top, wig, & large sunglasses on him! He sung again. It was so funny! His skirt kept falling off!
Ron Blackwood kept saying things about me! After the show, he gave me a picture & signed it, saying that DH & I stole the show...giving me a big kiss on the cheek.
I can't wait to let the kids all see it.
We did a little shopping....lingered by the pool, etc. Just whatever we wanted to do........or not do. When we got home, we found our son had surprised us with a clean house & the grass cut! He even grilled supper for us. He said he knew we'd be tired. Sometimes, he can surprise me.
Joanne...I was going to look at your pic before I posted. It's early, so I'm not thinking. I'll check it out. I've seen one of you before, & you were beautiful!
What do you think about the beach sand? I thought of you when I learned that! I can't believe that's where sand comes from!
Chrily...Glad your mom got help with her RA. It would have been a lot better, if she had went sooner. I went right away, & the Remicade treatments help to stop the rapid advancement to the organs & bones. Hope you're doing better. My feet get really sore when I walk, even just a short distance. I'm getting to where I can't wear most styles of shoes....just simple slide on.
Laura...I'm sorry for what you're going through. I am praying for your daughter, & for you to have strength. We went through that with our son. I don't think he was on the strong drugs that your daughter was, from the way it sounds, but bad enough. We went through all of the accusations of not helping, etc. You know better, so let it get to you. Remember, it's the drugs talking. Also, if she has stopped using...it takes a long time for them to get out of her system.
Hello to Happy Canuk...hope you're feeling better these days.
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