Part II: Sweet Home Alabama
Posted By Miss Jocelyn Tzahala on July 18, 2008 | Category: In The Life Of A Country Girl
As promised I shall now resume my posts on our two-week vacation to the Southern States of the US. We had already visited Georgia and now we were on our way to Sweet Home Alabama. The view was pretty as it was much like Indiana in the weather and scenery, and we got to see lots of cows, goats, and sheep. Mother Dear took plenty of photos, though most were blurry because it’s kind of hard to focus the camera as you’re driving by at 60 miles an hour. There were a few good ones that you could tell were cows and not black spots. Most of the goats were Boer goats, which maybe my 3rd favourite breed of goat. Not sure if I like Nigerians or Boers better.
Anyways, it was supposed to take four hours from Brooke’s to our stop in Alabama but it took the Dixon 
Crew six, and right as we were getting towards the end, we got lost. We’d missed a turn, probably because it was so late and almost completely dark. We pulled into a cemetery to look at our map and directions, when Mrs. Lirette called and asked where we were. As I was telling her a face appeared out of the darkness in my window (and scared the snot out of me!). Then I heard a tapping on my window so I rolled it down, leery of who it was. However, there was nothing to fear. It was three policemen, who saw our big white van pull into the cemetery and wonder what we were doing. They were very accommodating and kind, and start to tell us, in our big 15 passenger van, where the church was! Haha! When we told them we were just visiting friends, and were not the Church van, they gave us directions as well their card if we got lost again. Alabama police are quite pleasant.
After they took their leave, we pulled out of the cemetery and not five minutes later we arrived at the Lirette’s, who some of you may have heard of because of the death of Mr. Lirette back in May. Stopping at their house was escpecially close to our hearts and it was a pleasure to meet them. I’ve been blogging with Sarah (the birthday girl!) for almost a year and recently with her sisters, Jordan Lee, Celeste, and Sandy, and then mother, Mrs. Lirette. They were all the sweetest and kindest hostess. When we got there Mrs. Lirette came out and welcomed us with big hugs. We were thrilled.
They had all cooked us an authentic Cajun meal, which was excellent, with shrimp, fried breaded-potatoes, rice with beans on top. It was so very delightful and I was so hungry! During dinner they shared some precious stories with us and then in the morning cooked us a most excellent meal. When we had finished breakfast Sarah and Jordan went to us their rooms. I had fun taken photos of all the neat things, especially the Roy Rogers apron and photographs Sarah had on her wall. One was signed… perhaps by him. I must convince her to find out! Then they took us outside to show us the swing and we had fun on it… yes, Sarah and I both got on it. Haha They are happyily situated on their homestead, surrounded by fields.I love the countryside… any countryside.
When the time came for us to leave I was in such dismay, even though I knew we would be leaving. I wanted to stay and fellowship with them, but God has it all in His plan and hopefully we will be able to meet again soon. These few photos were only a very small portion of all the memories we captured while visiting. A grand finale slideshow coming soon!
I’m glad to have gotten to travel and stay in Alabama. Very pretty state. I can see what some people call it Sweet Home Alabama.
Blessings!
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Shalom, welcome to A Pondering Heart. I hope you will be challenged by what you read here and it will cause you to search deeper and deeper into the Word of YAH. My name is Jocelyn Tzahala - I am a 19yo young woman, living in Latin America, seeking to be 'set apart as YHVH is set-apart". I want my faith to resemble that Avraham because in him YHVH found a man who would trust in him with everything and act upon his Word. My hope is that my life may be a sweet fragrance unto YHVH the MOST HIGH! HalleluYAH!
awww…. such sweet memories!
I so loved being there. They greeted us with hugs before I even got out of the van!
And what a meal. I think Sandy was still slaving over the stove when we were serving ourselves. Great food and wonderful hospitality!
What a great time of fellowship we had with these sweet friends. They opened their hearts to us and shared their sweet memories of Mr. Lirette. Such sorrow mixed with such love and devotion.
Thanks for sharing this Jocelyn!
Lirettes: I love and miss you all! We are all still praying with you and know that God has a particular plan to fulfill in your lives!
Love you ALL!
From AL to LA…. Love you!
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Another sweet post in the travel journal. :-)
Dawn @ My Home Sweet Homes last blog post..Stubborn
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Wow it sounds like you had a fantastic time with this dear family of friends and that is so awesome.
Your comment in brackets when the police suddenly arrived at your van I was a little taken aback. I have noticed quite a bit that there are certain words and phrases used in America that would be considered a “no no” over here in the U.K. and/or we would certainly get a very strong look and a harsh word said………………..I have also noticed that works both ways too with phrases that we use and American friends have looked shocked and said “you cant say that”
Ok that was slightly off the beaten track – but I love your photos you shared too
Hugs
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How nice that you were able to visit with them! I’ve been praying for them since May.
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Wow, sounds like you had a wonderful time!
Boer goats are cute, I think my favorite goat is a La Mancha. Their ears are so funny!
Have a wonderful day!
~Your SSA
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Looks like you had a awesome time!
Samantha
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Oh Joc, I know you all had a amazing time with all of your visits. This one especially I wish I coulda been with you on. I know you all have a sweet place in the Lirette’s hearts; as they do in yours/ours :) I am continuing prayer for them as well. Thanks for your posts they are always a joy!
Love you,
Aunt Jen
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Haha! That’s funny that the police thought it was the church van!
You have a blessed day! In Christ, Erica
Ericas last blog post..Yes… I’m Still Here
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Very nice post Jocelyn….
Love You
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This is fun reading about your vacation. It sort of reminds me of a six-week drive cross country we took last year!
I sort of laughed to myself reading about your “getting lost” incident, for our family had a similar situation, only in a New York state park area. Only difference, was our policeman actually had to lead us to our destination because we were so lost!
Looking forward to more vacation stories…
Blessings,
~Hadley
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Hi, how are you?
We are doing great over here.
Can’t wait to see you again!
Love you!
Beav
Beavs last blog post..From Alaska to Tennessee!
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Thanks for the comment Jocelyn. Did the video not work on your computer? I’m not sure you even want to see it. lol Ok since you couldn’t see it I’ll spoil it for you. I just took a scene from Princess Diaries and reinacted it with my little sisters’ barbies… it’s kina funny though. I just posted another crazy video I made. lol
Luv,
Emy
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I guess I’m confused. What were you thanking me for? :) I checked your last three posts and didn’t see a comment from me anywhere!
Sorry for the weirdness on my part, but I just don’t remember!
Have a very bright, very cheerful day!
Miss Eyebright
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Thanks for making the header for my blog!
I cant wait to see it! : D
Have A Blessed Day,
Naomi
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Ohhh! I get it! Boy, that was kind of blond, huh? I think I need to get more sleep or something…
Have a very bright, very cheerful day!
Miss Eyebright
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How fun!! It sounds like you had a great time! And yes, I did add the button to my blog for your contest now. :) I forgot to do it the other day…so thanks for the ‘lil reminder!! :)
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Looks like ya’ll had a wonderful time. Loverly pictures.
Hey, NP about getting over to comment I loved hearing form you. And it is linked to your mummies site! Love ya girly.
GB~
sharla~
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