These fields above were either in GA or SC ... they brought back many memories of the vast fields in Oklahoma, as we memory chatted.As a child my husband's family would go 'home' to Oklahoma in the summer ... they would work the cotton fields with their families. Harold recalls how they dragged those long old bags 'that never seemed to fill up' in that heat of the day. It was back breaking work & he wasn't used to it.
When we took Pa back to his home place the year that he passed over, he & Harold went out into a local cotton field & picked tufts of cotton to bring back to our Joshua, as a memory keepsake of the Oklahoma fields of cotton.
~~~ I have preposted a few writes until I get back to feeling better ~~~As you know I love to just drive up & down the countryside of any 'place' to capture the beauty of the countryside ...
the landscape ...
The simplest structure ...
The ponds & creeks ...
The awesome homes tucked here & there upon this beautiful land ...
The awesome fences travelling the boundaries of the beautiful barns nestled amongst the trees.
What a lovely country trip you took us on today. Sherry posted that you were resting and I am hoping in not much pain.
ReplyDeleteMy grandmother used to pick cotton and the tales she told of sore hands and fingers.
I am so glad you got to go back and visit the cotton fields of home.
Hugs- Tete
What beautiful pictures you have shared of your drives along the country roads.
ReplyDeleteMarydon, I am so sorry the surgery was so extensive and I am praying for you. John and I are sending you our love.
love, thoughts and prayers come your way and thank you for interesting post. Judith
ReplyDeleteBeautiful country side, the cotton reminds me of Lousianna as well as your photos. Thinking of you!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed seeing the countryside from your trip, Marydon. The donkey looking out made me smile. :D I hope your recovery is a speedy one and that you are feeling better soon.
ReplyDeleteOh those cotton fields are beautiful! I always notice them when we are riding in the country!
ReplyDeleteTake care of yourself my friend! I am praying for you! HUGS!
Beautiful post Marydon, always so interesting!!!
ReplyDeletesending you love and prayers, get well soon, I am sorry you have had such a tough go........big hugs!!!
Margaret B
Good Morning Sweet Sister of mine...
ReplyDeleteI pray you rested well last night. I stormed the heavens with prayers for you. I know the day after any surgery is always the most painful. Don't over do. Rest, rest, and rest some more.
Love this post. Yes, I love the cotton fields. They are so absolutely beautiful to see. Such an awesome site. I think of the many, many years back in Oklahoma and seeing the pickers as they went row by row to pick. It is an awesome site for sure.
Thank you as always for sharing a little of your trip. I so enjoy seeing it through your eyes.
Many hugs sweet sis, and SO much love, Your Lil Sis, Sherry
The only time I ever saw a cotton field was when we took a trip to Alabama about 18 years ago. It is amazing to see. Hope you are feeling better Marydon. We miss you.
ReplyDeleteI am praying for a speedy recovery.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing the pictures~just beautiful.
Get lots of rest!
Marydon, being very much the homebody that I tend to be, I love that you still take me along to see a multitude of beautiful places, that otherwise I'd never know or even hear of... And I just want to thank you for that! I'm keeping you in my prayers, hoping you're feeling better soon, and am looking forward to all the future road trips you have in store for all us passengers that you can pack into the car with you! (0; Love-n-Hugs... ~tina
ReplyDeleteBeautiful ride! I love to take my camera and go deep into the country. Some beautiful places remain and need to be recorded and captured. Barns, houses, fields, animals....love it all!
ReplyDeleteLoved the trip. I like to see the beauty in all things. From the the biggest fancy home to the little structure that is almost falling down.
ReplyDeleteWillow
My brother had the same surgery and we think he is still beauitful . Hoping you heal fast.
ReplyDeleteLove ,Patsy
Marydon, Sending prayers and best wishes your way. Hope you'll be feeling better soon. Pat
ReplyDeleteMarydon,
ReplyDeleteI am praying for your recovery and well being! Thinking of you and you are in my prayers!
Hugs,
Debbie
Marydon, I do hope you are feeling better today. My prayers are with you and for you.
ReplyDeleteYou know, I just realized, you have the same love I do for architecture. I must start taking more pictures of what I love.
Take care.
Beautiful pictures. Is that a donkey looking out the window? How adorable.
ReplyDeleteMarydon, I hope you are feeling better. I've been on vacation with my family, but saw Sherry's post. Take care dear and I'm praying for your recovering. {{hugs}}
I've really enjoyed your Southern Adventures, thanks for taking us all along with you!
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking us on a tour of the South...It is a wonderful part of America. Hope you are better soon and I will be thinking of you!
ReplyDeleteMicki