Loretta Riddell (Elohi)'s Blog (399)

So many Memories many of us carry in our Hearts. And some like me find the Memories even more important during the Month of December.

Lives lost and some lives lost but still living and suffering, but there are the good memories, and the many prayers especially at this time of year when I know some will travel back in time and feel loss..

Yet I know they will return to me after they traveled the hard road forever seared into their soul. Thinking about my Veterans, those who…

Rest In Peace sad words indeed

But he taught me much



He gave his all to those needing that helping hand



A ear to listen



And most of all He gave Hope to many stuck in a tunnel of darkness



Prayers for His Family and His Multitude of Brothers, Sisters and Military Families who Shall Never Forget



God has another Angel Named Jeff Seeber…

This year will end on My Memories of A Lifetime

I will Honor my Parents and their Struggles and instead of a Tree inside I will have a big Fir Limb standing in upright. Honor a Mother who worked on Military Ships, While my Father wore a Uniform.. back in those days she could not afford a tree and ask a gentleman for a limb he had cut off a tree so he could fit it into him home.. telling him she just wanted it for decorating.. Decorations for her limb were the very meager .. but she had…

The rain stopped for a couple hours today so went out on my bank where the trees I planted have grown over 20 foot tall and used all my limbs and natural habitat to create a shelter on the highest level of my once terraced bank, which will give this new resident shelter from the high storm winds in the winter plus it stays pretty dry as all the rain goes down the bank.. But if it gets to bad I may later put a eco friendly tarp over it and anchor it down.. Have watched this little critter for…

In my State are a Couple of real Dedicated Women and they are much younger than me.

One lived in a Abusive Marriage (but not anymore) the other a young mother who ended up being Trafficked in the Sex Trade (but not anymore)

Lauren has ridden over 10,000 on her motorcycle raising funds to Help Rebecca help others who have been victims in the sex trafficking trade.. Helping Victims in the whole Country not just our Home State..and at this point Lauren has raised over $50,000…

The above picture is the Main Street named Exchange in my tiny town, only about 6 blocks long.. Marine one block over is the street that gets everyone through our town to the bridges that either head farther down the coast or take the 4+mile long bridge to Washington...

No big fancy malls here, more churches than taverns and most of the shops close and the…

Guess that picture says it all
The fun of making mistakes
Is when you try to make it right
But the changes never change the outcome
Cherished those mistakes
Taught me gratitude
and a real appreciation for life

I know how blessed my life has been

I have lived a life where real love exists

Filled with compassionate, caring Brothers and Sisters, Husband, and Family chosen and blood.

Yet again I face the fact I will again this year lose more of those I love and have given me love.. One goes into the hospital before Thanksgiving and is now talking about earning his wings, his struggles have been many and his pain only a few could imagine.. a lifetime spent in the Navy Seals and other…

Hope you enjoy it as much as I did...

THE AUTHOR IS NOT KNOWN. IT WAS FOUND IN THE BILLFOLD OF COACH PAUL BEAR BRYANT, ALABAMA, AFTER HE DIED IN 1982

THE MAGIC BANK ACCOUNT

Imagine that you had won the following *PRIZE* in a contest:

Each morning your bank would deposit $86,400 in your private account for your use. However, this prize has…

Meet newly named Miss Piggy

She loves toast with blackberry jam

and after eating what I had she waited around while I made 2 more slices 1 for her and 1 for me

with jam of course..its times like this I wish I had extra hands to take a picture of her taking the toast from my hand..…

Well Did God turn on the Oxygen for you today??

That's a blessing in itself

So what are you going to do with that blessing

Will you take the time to reach out with your hand , or your voice and heartfelt caring and call a Veteran today?

Each and everyone of us are where we are for a reason

God knows none of us can be everywhere.

But he knows we can reach out and touch someone who is alone or feels alone..

Government may fail them

But we as human beings…

Been a very interesting and threatening day here on the Oregon Coast and tomorrow we are going to be hit with a supposedly even worse storm..

http://http://www.kptv.com/story/33391587/national-weather-service-issues-tornado-warning-for-northwest-pacific-county

Well it's been a interesting day.. Doctor said I am in great condition for a old broad... So came home to do more tree cutting but got rained out... so decided to check out everything I am acclimating to Oregon weather. The Avocado trees look great one more winter and I will know if I need to change anything..My Mango seeds are rooting, the first tree I unfortunately forgot to protect and a cut worm got it.. but the roots are struggling to hopefully send up another shoot, and I have 6 more…

Some have been really upset with those who refuse to stand and pledge their alliance to the

Flag.. And yes I am one of those because I know the Sacrifices made to keep the Flag flying

Hence I started writing what I felt..

My Flag

I will always stand and Salute it.

With the Pledge I pledge my Allegiance to it and my Country

So…

They are old, tired, retired,have out lived many and are Veterans who still Soldier in their hearts.

With the newest resident they have wars served from WW11 to Vietnam..

They always believed if they went and fought their Country could and would be safer..but September 11th 2001 changed what they thought and how they felt..

I won't even touch on the political thoughts of my guys cause those words are not allowed here, but the pain, and anger is there...they served their…

So Long Ago

My Grandmother taught me many lessons

About God and mercy and understanding

Our lives have many Chapters, just like books and Bibles

Oh how I wish life was like that again

My Grandmother, and Mother both lived that easier life

Oh life was hard, but it was easier

Back in the day when telephone numbers and addresses

Even important days were all kept in a

Address Book with the reminder section

Today 90% of the…

It's hard to believe that it's that time again..

Last year we had a storm that made running the Hood to Coast miserable.. This year it is warm and sunny and by the time they all (1050 groups) arrive here on the coast on Sunday it will be a balmy 70's with no rain in sight..

Son has been running this for the Cure for Cancer for many years now and am so…

Decided to head for the beach today

Tomorrow would be crowded

Since everyone is heading down here for their last hurrah before school starts..

My dogs finally had a day where they did not have to fear big dogs or strangers approaching them..Then we returned and discovered our friends in the BlackBerry bushes.....…

So many times I hear those words

I also live those words because so many I know Never Made It Home, and some I knew were the People living in the land where our Men and Women were serving who…

JUST BECAUSE

Life is a adventure…