I was nourished this weekend, surrounded by people that I love.
We got to celebrate Carmen’s college graduation. Celebrate her accomplishments of the past twenty-five years.
I am proud to be her Mom, but more proud to have her as a friend and confidant.
I am blessed to be her Mom. Grateful to be her Mom.
Blessings.
Carmen posted about her feelings about graduation yesterday. I am super proud Momma today (well, always, but!).
Can’t wait to see what the future brings for this one!
Blessings.
Blessings.
After 7-ish years, I am FINALLY graduating with my Bachelor’s degree. It hasn’t quite hit me yet that I don’t have to worry about scheduling classes or studying for exams (unless I go to grad school, but that’s not happening for a while).
I’m very torn in how to feel about graduating and going off into “the real world”. I’ve been working since I was a teenager, but now I’ll be a full time employee. I can go home after work and do absolutely nothing. I’ll be making money for bills and student loan payments (ugh) but also to explore some hobbies.
I’ll miss seeing my college friends almost every day, and all of the social events I was able to enjoy. But, that won’t stop after graduation. It just means more effort will have to be exerted to stay in touch and get involved, but it’s worth it, right?
I’m excited and terrified to start this new journey ahead of me. It’s going to be difficult, but also enjoyable.
Bring it on.
P.S. by Jerry Ann
I am so incredibly proud of this lady. She has fought through so much. I can’t wait to see what the future brings for her. Blessings.
Today is the day, in my house anyway, of the LSU and Arkansas football game.
We are a house divided today…
Go HOGS Go!!
This weekend while visiting Carmen, my feet tripped over themselves and I hit the pavement. Hard. First, nothing is broken. Second, I am fine. Bruised, scratched, and a little humiliated. The girls had on heels…I was the one in sneakers trying to help them steady themselves over the stupid pavement. So grateful that it wasn’t nothing worse.
It happened early Saturday morning, and the above picture was the first night, still really swollen, and glasses scratched (badly). Wrists, elbows, shoulders, nose and mouth (no loose teeth either) are tender, but my left knee is in some pain. (The picture below is at home 36 hours later.)
This picture is Sunday (about 30 hours later) at lunch (breakfast) at Louie’s in Baton Rouge (a must if you are in town). We eat there whenever we are there. Swelling is down, and starting to scab and heal. Bruising is darkening, and my joints are hurting.
And, now I am home…another bath with Epsom salts…and spare glasses are working fine.
Blessings.
Spending the weekend with baby girl in Baton Rouge, taking pictures for her college graduation.
This a one of the shots outside of her sorority house. She has made some incredible friendships here, and I am truly grateful God took her here. She found a purpose, plan and is focused on the future. Looking forward to see what the future has in store.
No matter what we may plan though, Gods plan is the best plan. I have been blessed with this amazing young lady.
Thoroughly blessed.
Y’all know that there are times I am obsessed with pigs. Well, apparently I am even more so when I am in Baton Rouge.
Visiting with Carmen, and going to the Razorback-LSU Baseball game was wonderful in itself. Carmen took us to a restaurant that she and David had gone to before, that honestly, I thought was just a BBQ shack.
I decided to give it a try, and fell in LOVE with it. I love the atmosphere, staff, and the food was amazing! We went to the City Pork Brasserie and Bar at the Jefferson Street location.
They have these pigs hanging on their walls, and I seriously thought that they were wrought iron, and so wanted one. So I asked if I could have one – sure for $20. The picture below is what Carmen posted on her Snapchat of me after I got my pig!
Just a tad bit excited! But, can you blame me?! We will make this a frequent place when we visit, and not just because of the chalk pig! 
And now she hangs above the kitchen table. Not sure that I want to write on it…yet. Love that pig! (And, I have NO desire to collect pigs, but this one was special.) Now to work on the clutter on the table.
Blessings!
Do what you can when you can. Love, hug and enjoy.
Blessings.
LSU Baseball…again…my weekend with Carmen after my 5k Lucky Leprechaun that morning, drove for 5 hours, then dinner. Yes, we had to eat. Then we went to see if there were any seats left at the game. Well, the rain helped for the empty seats, and the score did as well. We got in for free, and seats at 3rd base. Free seats weren’t bad at all. We even made it on National TV – ESPN – David recorded it on his phone. I am not sure why I am so wiggly…but Carmen and I make the same facial expressions. Yes she is mine, and I can’t deny it with this video!
We had a great time. Home, bed, and then up for the Founder’s Day events on Saturday. But first, selfies.
Love her.
Blessings.
This is a sign in Carmen’s room at LSU.
Blessings today and always.
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