Laveda D. Rockford

  I Live For Freedom As you know, I have been on vacation. It began on Monday morning in Missouri, and we arrived in Maryville, Tennessee that evening. The Lord graced us with beautiful sunshine every day that we were there. The first day we drove into the Great Smoky Mountains, around curves, up mountains, and into valleys all green and yellow that introduced the early autumn season. The beauty of it all gave me a piece of awe that you can only get when you know the love that was placed into such a sight as this. This is where my Cherokee ancestors lived. While there, I had the privilege of visiting the Museum of the Cherokee Indian in Cherokee, North Carolina. Between June 1838 through March 1839, approximately 16,000 Cherokee were removed from their tribal lands and relocated to Oklahoma. It is said that approximately 4,000 Cherokee died. My Great-Great Grandmother was six years old when she walked this trail. Her Mother, my Great-Great-Great Grandmother, was one of tho...

  In honor of my upcoming vacation and birthday, I thought posting a sweet poem would be appreciated.  We are traveling to see a part of the country that has meaning for me and some of my ancestors. There will be three of us on this adventure. My mother, my aunt Bonnie, and me. I will share a few photos on some of my social media accounts depending on the internet connection and when I return will share more photos on my blog.   A New Day and Year The beauty of trees and meadows below, Billowy fog lifts up, drifting, oh so softly though, Reaching for a mountain crest, Then pushed ever so lightly in the breeze, Up, up, to disappear only to return again, Again and again on the morning dew, When the sun rises above the pines and yews, Through trail and dell as sunlight appears, To announce the beginning of a new day and year.   God bless and have a blessed week. Love always, Laveda D. Rockford © 2023 Laveda D. Rockford

  YAHREH | Screenplay based on the book Captive Deliverance by Laveda D. Rockford   Wade Hamilton accepts the assignment that leads him into an investigation that changes his life. He learns a new way of looking at things, and the ability to see beyond his own understanding. Combine that with the help of his team, and the criminals are rounded up and he closes the case that brings Gina into his life. THE CASE OF THE BLACK PEARL RING | Screenplay based on the book The Case of the Black Pearl Ring by Laveda D. Rockford   After Gina and Wade open their own private investigation company, they find out that the man they are looking for is closer than they thought. Wade travels across the country only to find the answer in their own backyard. When his old team members join the investigation, the list of criminals get longer, and the team acquires new technology that help them get a positive result with an unexpected ending. ***   I started writing my t...

My Flower Garden This post will show you the progress that I have made in my flower garden. It will also give you an update on all of the successful surgeries that happened to family members. I will begin with the latter since it is the most important. First, I would like to tell you that my brother, James, had scheduled surgery that he had after my last post, and he is doing well. He had surgery on his sinuses because of allergies. Allergies seem to run in our family. Second, my cousin Kim had surgery and seems to be doing a lot better. There was a moment after her initial surgery that she had to return to the hospital for observation again, but from what I know she is doing well. Third, my uncle Thom had four stints and was released from the hospital and is doing well. So, all is well in our little world. Not that everyone is perfect, and not that everyone is in the epitome of health, but surgeries are complete for now and no terrible outcomes that I know of. Thank you, Jesus! ...

  An Update and My Thoughts on this 4 th of July The past few evenings we were reminded of the celebration happening today and, if you learned what this day is about in school, you should know that freedom rang. The constant bombardments of artillery in the background did not discourage the ones who fought so bravely. Thank goodness that we are friends and allies of the English nation today. What a historical piece of ground the English have. As the battle raged, so did the battle in our personal lives. Two of my distant relatives are in the hospital today. My Uncle Thom has had chest pains and is under observation now. The blood test confirmed a heart attack. I have not heard what procedures will take place and when. My cousin Kim is in the hospital, too. She will be having surgery soon. She has autism and is a sweet and wonderful soul when she feels good. I hope that her surgery will be a comfort to her. There are many older people in my family who are in some kind of he...

  My Floral Garden   Today it rains softly in the garden, Encouraging blooms for their summer show, The hydrangea edged in pink, Petals galore on the strong scented rose, Life is more pleasant for the gardener to see, That hard work and care work out, you see, Shasta flowers, and greenery. Ah, what a joy spring is for me.   Planting a flower garden is hard work, but it is very gratifying! I worked all day yesterday in very hot and humid weather. I was clearing out the back corner and still have not finished. Using a garden fork, I had to pull soil up out of the ground because of the Bermuda grass. Not only is it invasive, but its roots also grow very deep into the soil. I guess that is why so many people use it. The flower border edge is invisible because I wanted to bury it as deep as possible. I will most likely install a natural rock border to keep the Bermuda grass at bay. I like the look of the flower garden even though I have not found the pere...

  Summer Fun in the Garden? As you know I have been planting a new flower garden. Since I am the only one working on it, it has taken me quite a while to get things done. But it is a wonderful thing to look out into the yard and see the progress. I already had iris, roses, Rose of Sharon, daylilies, and Shasta daisies blooming. Yes, okay, one Shasta daisy so far but they are newly planted and to watch one blossom into a beautiful flower is wonderful. Here are a few photos of my flower garden. This is a Hydrangea Tree that will bloom later this summer. It is surrounded by Whirling Butterflies (Gaura) and violas. Did you notice the jar in the center? I painted it to look like a concrete yard ornament matching our Bird bath.  While working on it, I used foam to keep water from entering the cavity. However, the jar, which I bought at a secondhand store, had a crack in it. Well, the foam found that crack and, yes, it almost destroyed my jar. I had to wait until the foam set and p...