Good-bye November ....

This month has been hard. What started off as a sign of hope, turned quickly into one of despair and loss. I've had a few bouts of worthlessness this month, what will happen next, both our Moms going thru their own personal issues, trying to be there for my sister in thoughts and prayers, and then to top it off, lost my Maggie.

Please don't get me wrong .... I have so much to be thankful for, but I'm glad November is coming to a close and only hope and pray December will turn around. My wish is to bring cheer to all those I hold near and dear to my heart!

New month lies ahead .... new beginnings .... good-bye November!

Godspeed

Nov. 17th .....

This has been a tough week .... I know I should be grateful for so many things .... But today, I am grateful for a little puppy who came into our hearts and home almost 13 years ago. She was so loving, so sweet when you were sick or feeling down, my companion when Butch was on those long runs that lasted 4 to 6 weeks, my walking buddy, she drove us crazy with her bark, but I sure do miss that excitement in her bark now ....

Rest well my sweet Maggie, your body and mind are now free to romp with Emma again! Love you, and I know you're waiting for us at the Rainbow Bridge to cross with us.

Maggie Mae

12/3/03 - 11/15/16

Godspeed

Nov. 13th ...

Today I am grateful for something to that allows me to chill ....

I love football and our Seattle Seahawks!! That is all, have a good evening!

Godspeed

Nov. 12th ....

Today I am grateful for "like minded" people. I don't like what's happenening in this country today, It makes me so sad and my heart is broken. People calling others "whiney crybabies", "lazy free-loaders who won't get their welfare checks now", and those who just don't understand the frustrations of whats happened and how this impacts the lives of those who are "different" in some way from themselves.  I sat with a group of ladies yesterday afternoon and we had a good talk. It was nice to see a total stranger's point of view and expressing themselves without hate filled rhetoric or making implications about others.

Will we get thru this? Yes, we will ..... because we will stand united without spiteful words, without belittling others, without hateful hearts, and with love and kindness towards those who feel that they won and scream "get over it!" It may take time for others to get on board, but we do have hope that it will!

Godspeed

Nov. 11th ....

Today my gratitude goes to those who have served this country. We owe a debt of gratitude to each and every one of them!

Thank you & Godspeed

Nov. 10th .....

Purging .... for my own sanity I went thru my Facebook list of "friends" and deleted those who only spewed hate filled rhetoric. Its so unnecessary to gloat, to be that person who has to "get in everyones face" because they came out the victor, but at the same time really showed me the person they were.  It felt good to lift that particular cloud and now maybe find some peace within and move on, slowly, but move on.

I honestly don't care who your vote went for, but also don't tell me I don't have the right to be sad, to grieve this! My passions ran very deep this election cycle because we have so much to lose. My heart is broken, not just for me, but for the children of this country.

I don't believe the masses even know what they've gotten themselves into! My only hope is that I am wrong, I would love to be wrong on this, but fear I'm only kidding myself. I just hope the name calling and rhetoric stop very soon ..... be kind, be tolerant, be who God has asked you to be.

Godspeed

Nov 9th ....

Today is hard .... I'm fearful for my daughter and granddaughters, disappointed in my acquaintances on Facebook, and my face is swollen from crying myself to sleep last night and again this morning. Its bad enough that I fear our country is headed backwards, but the constant gloating and mean spirited comments are just too much! I don't think they opened that memo on compassion.

I am grateful for two things today .... the chat with my daughter last night who I love with all my being, and the extra long hugs this morning from my husband. We will be okay, not sure what our 401k looks like at the moment, but we have our kids, granddaughters and each other to get us thru. We are survivors! 

Godspeed

Nov. 7th ....

Democracy .... no matter how flawed it can be, I am thankful to have my voice heard ...

.... now we wait, hope, and pray for the best outcome.

Godspeed

Nov. 6th ...

On this day, I'm so thankful for basketball season to start! No more cold and rainy outdoor football stadiums! Our granddaughter's first tournament was today and although it was a rough start to the season, they all did well & know what they need to work on. Its a terrific team of girls and coaches we'll enjoy watching this winter!

Good luck this year Tigers!

Nov. 5th ....

On this day 39 years ago, I married my soul mate, my best friend, and confidant! I am thankful for the years we've shared and look forward to 39 more!

Forever Yours, Faithfully!

Nov. 4th ....

Today I am grateful for people who do things for others without giving it a second thought.
Those are my kind of people!

Enjoy your day!
Godspeed

Gratitude .... Nov. 2 & 3

Nov. 2 - This cold I have just knocked me out yesterday! Slept most of the day and was so grateful for a comfy bed and my fluffy pillow! It felt so good to sleep and let this thing run its course.

Nov. 3 - Impromptu family gatherings! Yesterday was the youngest granddaughter's birthday and her selection for dinner was her favorite place, Burgerville! Of all the places in town we could have gone, she selects a hamburger with ketchup and fries. Gotta love her!

Have a pleasant wednesday!

Godspeed

November! Brought to you by gratitude, sponsored by you!

It's that month again - focusing on the things that really matter! First let me start by saying, I'm always grateful for another day, another sunrise, another sunset. I am always grateful that I have a wonderful husband, great kids, and the "bestest" granddaughters! They are my heart and soul, my life!

This month however, I'd like to focus on the little things, the things we really don't think about and take for granted. some silly, some mundane, but still thankful they exist. Here goes ....

November 1: 
I am grateful for cold medicine! Yesterday out of the blue this head cold hit and has worsened overnight. BOO!! I feel like pooh, but with a dose of cold medicine, I should be able to function.  Although I feel horrible, others are going thru a lot worse than I am at the moment! So, I'm gonna suck it up, get myself in the shower and ready to go to work!

Have a great day all!
Godspeed