Tennessee Time

We couldn't have a "world tour" without going through Gibson, TN to visit my mentor and very dear friend, Mrs. Barbara Morris.  I worked with her over 20 years ago in Oklahoma City.  I wasn't a Christian at the time but she invested in me and worked hard to show me what a good wife should be.  I didn't really "get it" at the time but I certainly remembered her words and have worked hard to put them in place since then.  She has been and will always be very special to me.  She showed us a wonderful time around Gibson, Milan, and Humbolt, Tennessee.  She took us to a winery, a pottery place, a jewelry party, the home of of the Humbolt Strawberry Festival, the Gibson County Courthouse in Trenton, and the incredible Teapot exhibit with over 100 teapots from all over the world.  Everywhere we went, EVERYONE knew Mrs. Barbara.  She's an incredible woman and we are all blessed to know her!  Thanks Mrs. Barbara for a great time!  We'll see you soon.

Stacey

The "Lodge" at the Getaway Lodge on the 40-acre ranch where we camped while visiting Mrs. Barbara

View from our front door of our campsite.

Our campsite on the 40 acre Getaway Lodge property.  Peaceful!

The road back to the camp site.

The front gate to where we camped.  If you are ever in Gibson County and want a true West Tennessee getaway experience you have to look up Mr. Dan at the Getaway Lodge!  We had full hookups and the place to ourselves!  Thank you Mr. Dan.  Our dog Molly loved this place!

Molly at top speed in the woods at the Getaway Lodge property.

Heidi and Hailey at Mrs. Barbara's home church. 

Gibson Baptist Church.  We all attended Wednesday night Bible study with Mrs. Barbara.  True salt of the earth folk here.  Normal Sunday attendance = 35.  On the roll = 95.  Small but mighty! 

Toured the County seat here.

The requisite monument out front of the court house in honor of the Confederate Soldiers courtesy of the United Daughters of the Confederacy.  Erected 1907.

A little Civil War history. The confederates that took the town burned the allegiances and bonds to the United States of America that the local citizens had signed.

Heidi and Hailey make cookies with Mrs. Barbara in her kitchen.

Mrs Barbara's famous southern hospitality.  The young girl, Sedona, next to Mrs. Barbara is her protege.  A wonderful young gal.  We wish you the best Sedona! 

Hailey has a blast with "Bud" the cat at Mrs. Barbara's.

Mrs. Barbara's house.  It has been in her family since 1889, when Dr. Morris built it.  It is an absolutely beautiful house.

Hailey out front of Mrs. Barbara's place.

Hailey.  "How fun is this place".

Hailey has a blast climbing the century old trees.

Hailey admires the "wall art" in the Gibson cafe.  You gotta ask for a menu 'cause you are assumed to know what it is they have to serve ya!

Field trip to the local Humbolt Museum.  What?  No cell phones back then.  The local factory phone number = 2.  LOL!

Okay Dad,  you read us one more sign and your in the slammer!

Hailey gets a little lesson on pottery wheels.  The local West Tennessee clay is good for makin' pottery.

Hailey outside of the local winery.

Dad asks for a tour and tries to sneak a some what large sample!

Team Breitmann with Mrs. Barbara.  We love ya, Mrs. Barbara.  Thank you for the awesome time in Gibson County, TN!Its off to Stillwater, OK!!