Category: 2022

On March 12, 2023, I married Kendal McDaniel and became Mrs. Rosalyn B. McDaniel. This took place at our church, Trinity Baptist, and was officiated by Bro. Avery Dixon, our Pastor. Here are the photos I promised in the original post last week! Viewing each of the groups of pictures starts by clicking on the… Continue reading 03.12.23 McDaniel Wedding with Photos

On March 12, 2023 I married Kendal McDaniel and became Mrs. Rosalyn B. McDaniel. This took place at our church, Trinity Baptist, and was officiated by Bro. Avery Dixon, our Pastor. I will have lots of photos to share soon but I  wanted to share that with ya'll now!  Those who regularly read what I… Continue reading 03.13.23 On March 12, 2023. I …..

This is your reminder to record your mama. Record her around the kitchen, ask her why she used chicken broth instead of water, or why she does or doesn’t use Velveeta, and record that. Record her fussing about the same old stuff like she always does, prank her and record that. Record her funny sayings… Continue reading 4.1.23 This is your reminder to…..

If you're not from this area you may not realize that Mardi Gras is a season, not just one day. There is a Mardi Gras Day which was February 21st this year but the rest of the season lasts at least two weeks before Mardi Gras Day. In Mardi Gras 2023 Part I, I wrote… Continue reading 02.22.23 Mardi Gras 2023 Part II

I have not been to a Mardi Gras parade in years but this year I've been to several and LOVED every one! Kendal and I went to two parades, Titan and Bilge, in Slidell with his son's family. I loved catching beads, candy and a Mardi Gras hat with lights! Seeing how Kendal's little great-granddaughter… Continue reading 02.20.23 Mardi Gras 2023 Part 1

He sent me the following very interesting . lines, which I would like to share with you Author unknown. 1. After loving my parents, my siblings, my spouse, my children and my friends, I have now started loving myself. 2. I have realized that I am not “Atlas”. The world does not rest on my… Continue reading 02.02.23 I asked a friend who has crossed 70 & is heading towards 80 what sort of changes he is feeling in himself?

Another Kelli Bachara post hit me between the eyes today so I am sharing it below.  A little over two years ago my husband Roy passed away suddenly. I've been through most, if not all of the stages of grief along the way. My life stopped and shattered at first. I've had heart-sinking experiences and… Continue reading 01.24.23 It Feels Like a Totally Different Life

My special friend Kendal's hometown is Bogalusa, Louisiana. It is about an hour from my home in Amite. He asked if I wanted to take a ride to Bogalusa to see his hometown. I said yes, so off we went! There were lots of places to see in the quaint town of Bogalusa. We enjoyed… Continue reading 01.09.23 A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE IN BOGALUSA WITH KENDAL

2022 felt like a whirlwind. Slowing down was in order if we were to enjoy the Christmas season.  Getting sick with pneumonia, an upper respiratory tract infection, out of control diabetes, kidney problems, dehydration, and low blood pressure weren't my first choice for causing me to slow down but it sure did that! Our Senior… Continue reading 01.15.23 This Christmas season 2022

I can’t wait…I can't wait until he is well and conscious…I can't wait until he hears the stories… The stories of how an amazing first responder team resurrected his failed heartbeat while millions held their breath… How grown men wept in horror at what they had seen, then dropped to their knees beseeching God to… Continue reading 01.04.23 I can’t wait….