Welcome, November!

Well, October came and went with nary a mention here on the blog...and I've heard from lots of you asking what's going on!

So...let's start off with an update on Granny since many of you always ask about her and have had her in your prayers during her recent surgery. Isn't she the most beautiful 88-year old?:The month of October was basically a month of round-the-clock care-giving and helping Granny get back on her feet after kyphoplasty for her compression fracture in September.

Home Health nurses and physical therapists were coming to the house to work with her, and she's doing much better now. She has some continuing pain, but overall she's faring better and able to do more on her own.

Once Granny was stabilized enough for me to leave her, I headed to South Carolina to be with my sister in the hospital while she was having minor surgery--just a change of patients for me!

After she recuperated a bit, we were ready for a little bit of fun in the midst of all this medical stuff! We stopped at a Mexican restaurant, explored some antique shops, and visited a NC Farmer's Market.

Here's Bet at La Parrilla Mexican Restaurant: And here I am at Burgerworx...my first time at both of these places:

The antique shops were many...here's a picture of the first one, Antiquities Antique Mall in Hendersonville, NC. My only purchase came from this mall, an antique teacup and saucer, which I eventually dropped and broke...so sad: The next antique barn was huge, and we enjoyed looking around. It was stuffed with everything imaginable, but it all stayed there!: This photo below isn't the sharpest, but it was one of my favorite places we shopped...a yarn shop in Asheville--Asheville Home Crafts. My sister brought home a beautiful knitted hat: Here's a wall of tubes full of colored buttons...all shapes and sizes. I loved picking one out for a knitted dish towel:My sister also took me to the NC Farmer's Market in Asheville...such a wonderful market! I loved this Mountains are calling and I must go sign... There were all sorts of vendors: fudge, beans, and cheese...not just veggies:Lots of pumpkins, mums, and apples. I purchased my first ever white pumpkin: We had a wonderful fall day out and about! Soon it was time to head back with our treasures.

On our way home to Greer, SC, through Saluda, NC, we stopped by The Gardner's Cottage, a favorite shop I've enjoyed visiting on other trips:The next day I drove the six hours home to Virginia...seeing hardly a need to unpack as in a few days we'd be driving 9 hours to Atlanta to see little Andrew, our first time to visit him at home since he was released from the NICU.

I was looking so forward to seeing our tiny grandson and was praying that Granny would feel well enough to ride to SC to stay with my sister while we continued on.

Yes! I did get to go with the family. The next post is about my second big trip in October...Trip to Atlanta!

Then stay tuned for our third trip in October...Trip to Asheville for the NCFIC Conference!

~Deb

Comments

[Cathy]

Hooray for a new post!!

Can Holly Jolly Bingo be far behind? 😉

[Tammy]

Nice to see the pictures! Looks like you had a nice visit with your sister. I was just in the Hendersonville area. I stopped in at Bloomfield's (which is right off 26 in the H'ville area), they have a lot of dishes but outside they have plant stuff and a lot of interesting pottery for plants. My sister lives in the Asheville area so next time I go up that way I'll have to check out a few of the stores you mentioned!

I'm glad your mom is feeling better. I hope she continues to improve!

[Tammy C]

Looks like your trip to Asheville was fun.Next time we are over there we can visit your suggestions.We were able to see of the Biltmore Estate when visiting my brother and his wife.

Can't wait for the other updates.

[victoria]

It was so nice to see everybody last week - including dear sweet Granny. Even with all she has been through, she still has the wittiest personality. It's hard to keep a good Granny down! :)
Sorry to hear about your teacup being broken. I consider that a big tragedy! Praying Granny continues to improve.

Blessings,

Victoria

[Barbara J.]

Deb, it is so good to hear from you again. I've been wondering (and worrying) about Granny. It's so good to hear she is doing better. We spent a few days in Hendersonville about two years ago and really enjoyed our stay. We love La Parilla - glad you got to eat there. I'll be looking forward to hearing about your visit with Andrew and seeing more pictures. Will be thinking of you all.
Barbara

[Toni]

Hi Deb! It's great to hear Granny is doing better, and the photo of her is beautiful. Asheville is a fun town, but I haven't been there in several years. Looks like you and your sister had a great time antique-ing. Love it.

[Steve Gordon]

Hi Deb, Happy to hear "Granny" and the family are doing much better. I was also glad to see you had the chance to visit the Western NC Farmers Market. I have to stop whenever I'm close by. I was in Hendersonville and Flat Rock last week myself. Didn't get to see a lot of leaves changing color, but hope you did. Keeping you and yours in prayer. Be Blessed!!! -Steve

[Chris]

Granny looks great!! ...and look at her working on her baskets! SO happy to see her smiling face and to know she is feeling better, an answer to many prayers. How exciting that you have been on some adventures, I am definitely looking forward to "hearing" all about them! :)

[Dorothy]

LOVED ❤️ your update! LOVED ❤️ seeing Granny's sweet smiling face and continuing to pray for her. LOVED ❤️ that you got to help your sister then enjoy time together! CANNOT WAIT 💙 to see new pictures of Andrew and praying for him and his parents, too.