A Mini Post....Mini Miracles...Mini Favorites

Come on in and have a cup of coffee. I NEED a break. As you know I have been on the go all summer and my house shows it. Apparently so do I. I decided,(after Debs observation remarks.Not pretty) to clean my closet. I have had several calls on the house and will be showing it. The closet was an absolute mess. When Deb and the girls were looking at what I was wearing to the bridal functions, she commented I HAD to get the closet(shoes) organized. So I did. WOW! Why didn't I do that a long time ago? The statement that I showed it too, was because after all of that I was  WORN out. It goes to show I have been doing too much playing and not enough work.lol So that is why I need a break. If you don't want coffee,(I do) you can have tea.
I want to share some more of my favorite things. You all know my philosophy, only have the things you love around you, including people. So these are a few of the things I love. Now, I know it isn't about "things" just as you all do, but this a prim blog, so things are okay.

A quilt made by my Mother and Grandmother back in the early thirties.

The last quilt made by Mother in the late nineties.

A quilt, a dear friend gave me to cut up. I just couldn't. Also my Tennessee walking wheel.

This old NC cupboard. It is so heavy and had been stored in a barn. Curtis took it to a car wash and cleaned it good.

My candle stand table made in the 70's by the late Mr. Whitaker, of Cumberland Gap, Tn. I was blessed to have met this old gentleman, who was in his 80's when he made this. His father and grandfather were old furniture builders many generations back. One book says they built more beds than any one else in the state. His home was full of furniture made by them. He taught me a lot.

More quilts made by my Mother and Grandmother, stored in a corner cupboard made by the worlds best s-i-l.

My precious Aunt Annie who will be 92 in September.
See all of my favorite things aren't things? What do you have that makes you happy and gives you a mini blessing?
A mini miracle, I want to share. Friday was Curtis' birthday and we took a birthday cake to the Nursing Home. Michael was pushing him down the hall and he yelled,"Betty, Betty".! Why was that a mini miracle? He hadn't called my name or recognized me in over a year. It is the small things that make life good. If any of you are dealing with dementia/alzheimers with loved ones, you know it is the small things that make you happy. I like what Dr. Seuss said, "Don't cry because it is over. Smile because it happened."
Another of my mini miracles/blessings is those of you who read this little blog. My prayer is you always leave feeling good. I am so grateful to each of you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
I am so ready to make some bedroom bedding changes. I think I would like to change to red check(sort of plaid)  with a solid red blanket. Or do I want navy? I would keep the same curtains. I really like the curtains in my house and probably won't ever change them. What do you think? Should I do the red or go with navy? This is what I have now. I have had this forever. I don't change things too often.

This is the curtains.

Well I  can't end this mini favorites without showing two of my mini(in reality, my largest) blessings. Andrew and Mollie.

Thank you for coming Though My Back Door, where life is good.
 betty
PS: I have decided I am not going on the longest yard sale. I am going to let Deb and Michael look for my goodie. I want a school masters desk. The rest of my week is so full, I just don't want to be gone all day. I'll let you know if they have success
PSS: One of my favorite bloggers has disappeared. Dot Pickett, of Picketts Place. It is an invitation only blog now. Another follower of hers is trying to find her too. Dot was such an inspiration to all of us. If any one knows how to get in touch with her, please let me know.
PSSS: Dasko has recovered nicely from his trauma at the vets.lol He is still on his antibiotic, so no need to do the chase yet.