Tranquility

Last week, on Monday morning, at this same time, we were throwing our stuff into a duffle bag and gathering all of the necessities needed for a 3 day trip. We were headed to East Texas to visit good friends that we don't see very often. We visit on the telephone and we e-mail each other but it's just not the same as a face-to-face visit!

So, the time comes for departure. We load Butch the Beagle in his kennel and off we go for a 5 1/2 hour drive to Hughes Springs, Cass County, Texas.

I love arriving at the "entrance" to their farm. You definitely have to know where you're going to get there! The little narrow road that goes up to their gate is shaded from both sides. I call this road Tranquility Lane. You have the feeling of safety, love, and relaxation as you enter.
There is so much beautiful scenery in and around the the home of G and D. This is just one picture taken just a short drive from their house.

Glenda is one of the most loving and sincere people I've ever known. Her heart is as big as a #3 washtub! Of course, I don't want to leave DeWayne out. But would you believe that in the 3 days we were there, I didn't get one picture of him?? I'm most certain that I'll "hear about it"!

Glenda and DeWayne raise Airedale Terriers. This is Daisy Duke, one of the pets.

And what would horse whisperers do without a wall of tack? They're really not known as horse whisperers but I believe Glenda could be!

The House of Tranquility. This picture makes the house look small. But it spreads out from the back; a humongous thing! (everything except the kitchen...right Whites?)

And, here is just outside the front door...a beautiful, relaxing sight.

Blood runs red, white, and blue in this household. This flag plaque over the door is just one of the patriotic symbols throughout their home.



And then there are the patches of colorful flowers here and there. Neither G or D claim to have "green thumbs" but they manage to always have some pretty blooms around. PLUS they always have a garden. I didn't get pictures of the back.

We had a wonderful, relaxing 3 days. Most of it spent with just visiting, catching up on family talk, and a lot of eating!

We did spend a few hours looking for a lost cell phone which we didn't find while we were there. But as we were travelling home, my cell phone rang. It was Glenda. "Guess what? I FOUND MY CELL PHONE!!"

And we did spend a few hours trying to save a 3 day old puppy to no avail. Poor baby!!

And, I can't believe I've uploaded all these pictures and didn't upload the pictures of the roping practice that we went to on Monday night.

Oh, well....another story in the making!

And I have NEVER learned how to post pictures without leaving a lot of empty space at the bottom of the post! I need help!