Tuesday Teaser
Author: deborahanndykeman
Writing has always been a love of mine. Except for school reports! I didn't cherish those moments. I began with poems in grade school, and short little stories that I illustrated. I created something for each family celebration and probably wore my family out. But I graduated to a longer 'book' by the time I was 18. Following traditional romance novel writing, I pounded out a pretty cheesy story on a Royal typewriter I had found at a garage sale. You didn't worry about your nails when using one of those! When four of our five children were still young, I wrote my first full-length book back in 1998. I followed it with three more in that series. Those are my current WIP, needing many updates and editing. I'm happy to say as of this writing, the fourth in the Love Defined series is written and waiting for edits! I can't wait to get this final book in the series into my reader's hands! Currently, I have published twelve books, creating the covers on most of them. The cover work is something I really enjoy! Stay tuned for more on that.
My husband and I have been married for forty-one years, and we have five children and nine grandchildren. I've been a homeschooling mom, Sunday school teacher, AWANA director and a pastor's wife. I've worked as a CNA and an Activity Director. When I'm not busy writing...which I love, BTW, I'm working on home projects, marketing and attending events, where I love to meet you...my readers!
Monday One Liner
Sunday Hymn
Sometimes the simple and pure shines through, and you can really listen to the message. This is my Father’s world, and I rest in that thought. Have a beautiful Sunday!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63r2UzN4VMc
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Friday Trivia – Our Wedding!
Today, my husband and I are celebrating thirty-three years of marriage. Everyone says it…but where have all those years gone? Today’s trivia is about me and our wedding. I’ve included some pictures of the day. Of course, if you’ve known me for a while, you’ll have the answers. If you’ve read any of my books, or my posts on here, you should be able to answer them. If not, then you will know me better. To make it a bit easier, I will make this one multiple choice. (The answers will be in red.)
- What was my maiden name?
- Babcock
- Johnson
- Kelsey
- What year were my husband and I married?
- 1983
- 1980
- 1984
- Where was the tiny town we were married located?
- Vermont
- Texas
- New York
- Where was our wedding reception held?
- Our church
- My parent’s home
- A nearby park
- How old was I when I married?
- 21
- 19
- 23
- Where did we go for our honeymoon?
- The Poconos
- The Outer Banks
- Schroon Lake
- How long was our engagement?
- About 5 weeks
- About 6 months
- 1 year
- Was it cold the day of our wedding?
- Yes, unseasonably cold
- No, unseasonably hot
1) Johnson
2) 1984
3) New York
4) My parent’s home
5) 19
6) Schroon Lake
7) About 5 weeks
8) No, unseasonably hot
I’ll fill you in on a couple details. My parent’s home was located in Breakabeen, New York. We married at a small church just down the road from them. This picture is of my father and me before we left the house.
This is me arriving at the ceremony with my father.
It was unseasonably hot that day for upstate New York…eighty degrees! We were married at 5:30 in the evening, and it was still warm. Of course, the next few days in the Lake George and Schroon Lake areas were back to normal October weather. Cold and rainy! This was taken after the ceremony.
And of course we have to include a picture of the cake. It was absolutely beautiful, as well as very yummy. It was a white cake with a raspberry filling to match my colors of red and white. The lady that made this cake made many over the years for us and they were always delicious!
I love this picture! It has always been one of my favorites. Please forgive the quality of the photos. Thirty-plus years, and taking them with my phone from our wedding album. Some are a bit shiny and difficult to see. I’ve enjoyed posting this one. It’s given me many reminders of that day…a wonderful day in my life. Here’s a last one of me taken at my parent’s house, before we left for the ceremony.
It is a bit difficult to see, but I like it because it seems to reflect the years to come. A moment frozen in time. Happy Anniversary, George! Thank you for all those years!
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Thursday Yummy!
I am on my fourth week of no sugar and no flour. Yes, I do feel better. Much of the inflammation in my body has gone down. I have watched people around me eat cookies, cinnamon rolls, pizza, and ice cream. Surprisingly, it hasn’t bothered me too much. Maybe because I do feel better and I’m sleeping much better.
Watching this video was fascinating. I never knew you could do so much with macaroni and cheese! Those seven recipes just looked like yummy autumn fare for a brisk day. You try them and tell me how they tasted! 😉
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYMhkrOfQN4
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Wednesday Verse
It is autumn and the geese will be making their journey. To me it is amazing that these rather small creatures, can fly day after day for such long distances. They know where to find food, and the best places to rest their tired wings. God has designed them this way, and they are content with what they’ve been given.
I’m not comparing our lives to that of a water fowl. But it gives you pause to think when you read this verse.
Philippians 4:12-13 New American Standard Bible (NASB)
12 I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need.
13 I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.
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Tuesday Teaser
For those of you who have read When Hope Blooms, you’ve met Sybil Grafton. She’s probably not the nicest person you’ll ever come across.
The sequel to When Hope Blooms is written and in the editing process. I don’t want to share the cover just yet, but here’s just a bit so you may become better acquainted with Sybil.
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Monday One Liner
Being a hypochondriac is going to save my life one of these days.
My apologies go out to our second oldest. When I read this one liner, I thought of her. To be fair, I’ve heard this is a problem for those that are attending classes for a profession in the medical field. You come across all these ailments and diseases, and you can’t help but compare them to whatever symptoms you are having.
Have a great week!
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Suppertime
I think I may be on a Jim Reeves roll. When I was searching for hymns, I kept gravitating to the ones he had sung. Again, I love his voice!
Meal times at our house were always an important part of our day. We always sat down at the table, and we took our time to some extent. Saturday morning breakfast wasn’t as rushed, usually having pancakes, or something that took a bit longer to make. Rarely did we sit down for breakfast on a Sunday morning. I do regret this, but they were so rushed with getting out for church, we usually had a bowl of cereal, or a banana with peanut butter on it. I think several of our children hate bananas to this day because it was my go-to snack. In more recent years, with the leaving of several children, a burrito on the way to church was the norm. Sadly, my husband missed out on many of those years since he drove over the road. I need to make this a priority in our lives once again, even if it’s just the three of us!
I chose this particular video because I love the pictures in it. Kiddos to the person that put this all together. No copyright intended, just sharing a beautiful, heartwarming video. Suppertime was once a gathering for the family. A place of refuge after a hard day’s work, a coming home of a group of people that loved to be together. I think the pictures in the video depict that in a beautiful way.
Happy Sunday to you!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dK85MBqsLw
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Friday Trivia
In honor of our son’s birthday tomorrow, try this car buff trivia. I love cars, but I knew only one answer. See how much you know! (The answers are below the black car).
- What do the letters “PT” stand for in the name of Chrysler’s family car, the PT Cruiser?
- The first generation of the Chevrolet Corvette was introduced in what year?
- In most modern vehicles, the carburetor has been replace with what?
- In what year was the Chevrolet Chevelle first produced?
- What luxury British automobile brand was purchased by Tata motors in 2008?
- Personal Transport
- 1953
- Fuel Injection
- 1964
- Jaguar
This Life is Real...and so are the Answers 
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