Mooove Over!

 

I think I would laugh if I knew how many times I have said this phrase this week.

My husband has not been feeling well,

so he has been tossing and turning every night for about a week.

As I am clutching and hanging on for dear life as to not be dropped onto the floor,

I finally say, Please mooooove over,

He rolls over, grumbles and for a moment I am sure that I will be fine!

Then I find myself almost doing a faceplant onto the floor again,

and I realize that both dogs have jumped on the bed, lots of foot space at the bottom.

But they have weasled their way in between us!

Both peaceful and asleep, all stretched out,

I glance over, my husband almost stuck to the wall, and I hear...

Mooooove Over!

That was it,

I kicked both dogs off the bed, pulled my husband from the wall, fixed the blankets,

And laid down thinking, Okay now some sleep.

No wide awake! Then I remembered when we had been out earlier in the day,

Going around the traffic circle we were almost sideswiped by a car, and I said to Wain,

Hey Moooove Over!

Out shopping apparently I had been blocking a man from getting around me,

no not on purpose, and he said, I kid you not,

Can you Mooove Over?

So at  six am I get the giggles thinking about this, and I start laughing but trying to be quiet,

and I giggled and giggled more, my body shaking up and down as I giggled.

And my husband rolls over toward me, opens his eyes and says,

What are you doing? Whats so funny?

Giggling I said, I'll telll you later. Go back to sleep,an hey

Can You Moooove Over?

About a minute later I got up, put the coffee on, and I heard the dogs jump on the bed...

I thought to myself.....I will just leave them.

So about eight oclock I hear,

What the heck, Moooove Over!

I stuck my head in the door and said,

Goodmorning the coffees on!

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I giggled as I walked back to the kitchen thinking,

Yes sometimes we all need our own space!

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Remember a day without laughter

Is a Day Wasted!

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I think I will need a nap today!

Amazingly Beautiful!

 

I have been so mesmerized by the sunrises and the sunsets lately.

The days start later and the nights are even earlier!

To me this is one of the most glorious sights in the world,

At the beginning of a new day where there are so many possibilities,

Just imagine how many people look at the sky the same time of the day,

I wonder what thoughts go through their minds.

I wonder how many people are too much in a hurry to take the time to see.

And I wonder how many others would just love to see it just once!

How would you describe it, as the night fades away,

Would you be basking in its glory, with not a thing to say?

I know that I would be thanking God for this most amazing day.

I often think of how many miracles we have every single day,

We just need to look, hear, touch, taste, and smell!

                                             I hope you have your very best day, Be well!

pOSTCARD pERFECT?

This could be my Christmas Card this year! I took the picture a couple of years ago. This makes me smile and think of my Dad. As some of you know my Dad died the end of May, 2009. To make a long story short he was going in for hip surgery and suddenly passed away. Nobody knew what had gone wrong. We finally found out today, so now we all have some peace on his passing. He had had Bypass Surgery 7 years ago and finally his heart gave out. So we are blessed knowing that we had an extra seven years with him. After I found that out today I had the best sleep that I have had in the last six months.

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My husband had the day off and I had a doctors appointment at the University and then we went for lunch. It was a nice outing. Also good to get out and see the buzz that is already going on for the holiday season.

I just wanted to wish everyone A Happy Thanksgiving! In Canada we celebrate in October!

I am grateful this year that I happened upon blogland as I have met so many wonderful people!

An Award.

  

I recieved this award last week from Cora at Heartfelt and Homemade,http://cora-heartfeltandhomemade.blogspot.com/  Thankyou so much Cora! I was touched!

The idea behind the award is to list 10 fun things about yourself, and then forward it to 10 of your favorite blogs...so here goes!

1.  My favorite music is jammin, this is a new phase for me, love all kinds, but really relating to Bob Marley these days.

2.  I learned to Karaoke by listening to my best friend sing all her songs and once I heard her do them, then I would get up and  try them. I think the first time I sang you could hardly hear me! That is how I met my husband. He was singing Hello Darling by George Jones....I am a sucker for a man with a deep voice.

3.   I think I have a great sense of humor, and believe I will be remembered for my ability to laugh and be comical.

4. I am a fanatical dog lover, and have been informed by the city pound that my dog Kula is on the High Risk offenders list. He has only got away on us once....so how does this a High Risk offender make?

5. I can cook, but I can not bake and one batch of cookies has been given to the dogs for treats and they have turned up there noses and walked away. The ungrateful beasts!

6. I have a Condition called Cataplexy that causes me to fall down when I laugh. It is severe so when I get tired I fall down alot. The thing is if something is funny it is usually quite funny so sometimes I have trouble quitting laughing long enough to get back up again. So no Comedy Clubs for me!. I think God must have a sense of humor because when I found out about this I thought to myself of all the things to get, this is the silliest.

7.My husband introduces me as his first wife, people look at us and wonder what we are doing together, I am his only wife. Silly sod.

8. I get attached to shoes, especially gold lame' thrown out by my best friend, and a pair of white flats thrown out by my Mom. Now was it really necessary! They should go through my underwear drawer. They would have a heyday. Actually my friend has thrown out my mumus too. She does not know it but I have a new one. Ha Ha!

9. When I got married to my husband we were the very last ones at our dance. we danced the night away. We both had so much fun. At the gift opening one of our truckdriver friends dropped by and this is what

he said, Darlin I heard last night you just looked beautiful, but I have to say you look like heck today!After looking at pictures I believe he may have been a little correct. We had a good laugh about it anyway.

10. My nieces and newphews tell me I am the coolest Aunt ever! What they don't know loving them has been the best thing in my life! They have kept me young at heart, and I tell them all the time, they have mistaken me

for someone who has money. When they come to my house, there is no tv, no game boys, no texting, we are outdoors playing or painting or just being kids. One of them asked for a computer one year for Christmas. I told him his limit was five dollars, that he better get a job. Oh how they love me.! ha, ha!

So  now I am to pass this on to 1O of my favorite blogs.

1. Holly from Your Mother Knows..But won't tell you. If you have not been to her blog you need to run over and have a visit. Sometimes she makes me laugh hysterically. Check out her post on the Brooke Shields

eyelash commercial. Her blog is listed on my blog List.

2. Bernie from On My Own. She is one of the nicest, kindest individuals I have ever met. She does so much for others. You will love her. Her blog is listed on my blog list.

3.  Joanna.from The Fifty Factor. Everything about her is just wonderful. She makes me laugh, has been a great support system for me and is involved in many things. Her blog is on my list as well

And the rest of my blogs, if any of you want this award please feel free to take it. I think you are all deserving of it. I thank you for visiting my blogs and for the friendships we have made.

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Take care.

Remember ....A Day Without  Laughter Is A  Day Wasted.

It has Arrived!

On Saturday morning we awoke to a blanket of white, Odd that a week ago we had a record high.

It just shows to me that we really never know what a day will bring.  I think life is like the weather, or at least mine is. You have your highs and your lows, your rainy days, your gloomy days...but when I mix them all up my life is pretty darn good. The best thing of my weekend was having two long talks with my best friend. She  lives eight hours away from me for about two years now and we miss each other immensly....

You know she is a best friend when....she gave up her New Years Eve to babysit me after I had my first suspected stroke seven years ago. I was not impressed that I needed a sitter,

but there she was, no other place she would have been.

So we talked, laughed, cried, laughed some more, and I realize how grateful I am for all the special people in my life. My best friend can put things into perspective for me like no other. Of course I can do the same for her. So somehow over the weekend I have gotten in the Christmas spirit and I am going to decorate this week.  I have a couple of appointments as well, and maybe I will make time to have a snowball fight. I am just going with the flow, alive, healthy and happy as me!

Have your very Best Day!

Who Is sleeping In My bed, said Mama Bear!

This is what I walked in on

tonight as I entered my room.

I had to smile, my husband was so peaceful,

and he looked so content!

The dogs were laying there just about to fade away!

And they even had room for my teddy bear.

This week my husband has had a cold,

and really not feeling that well,

so I guess maybe the dogs make him feel a little better.

Once I took the picture,

I whispered okay you guys gotta get down,

both just laid there testing me,

So I whispered a little louder and said

Now!

There little party was over,

and I could reclaim my side of the bed.

One dog laying on the side of the bed,

the other at the foot of the bed.

I lay there thinking how grateful I was

to have a man so very loving of animals,

and how kind he is in his heart.

I said our prayer at night that we usually do together,

Tonight I prayed that he soon feel better.

Still sound asleep,

he reached out and held my hand.

Quietly I reached and shut out the light.

I felt content and I uttered Good night!

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Have Your Best Day!

This is Just my Preference....not intended to hurt anyones Feelings of Choices!

Call me!

There used to be a time

when there was a party line.

Sometimes during an emergency you would have to ask the neighbor if you could use the phone,

afterall she may have been on the phone for a few hours.

Oh and if we ever picked it up and overheard something,

we could not tell anybody because we would have been accused of eavesdropping!

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Now heres the thing, I believe that we have become too dependant on this facebook thing,

yes I was on there, to stay in touch with some of my family members, but then I decided one day that  I

did not like everyone knowing my business, so here I am on blogger, but there not here unless I want them here.

Besides if you can't  make an effort to phone someone,

then maybe your not as good as friends as they say they are.

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So today the phone rang and I had a coffee in my hand and I jumped about three feet off the couch,

startled, so I spilled my coffee because I had a Cataplexy spell and was unable to answer the phone

anyway! The call went to my answering machine and when I went to listen there was nothing.

So who phones and never leaves a message!

I know because the numbers show up people.

You need to remember this.

Anyone that has done this I have asked to please leave a message next time.

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On our cell phone we appaarently can text,

I f  I could read the buttons, by the time I would be able to text

We prbably could of had a fifteen minute conversation !

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So I know this makes me sound old and out of date,

I know alot of you use all these new contraptions.

Maybe the phone will be obsolete one day.

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Note to make us laugh,

one of my nieces were here and I had an old antique phone.

She did not know how to use it, so I showed her ,

Then whomever on the other end said,

If you would like to reach such and such a department please press 1.

She slammed the phone down, and said how can I press 1 Auntie Cindy!

I thought we were both going to die laughing!

I really think I laughed the hardest that day.

So I am leaving this post on a good note!

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The last few days I have noticed other blogs talking about facebook,

A note on facebook does not a Christmas spirit make.

I will be sending cards  and phoning the ones I love.

I usually spend about an hour a day with my Mom on the phone!

Always get a phone call from my sister every day , we check on each other

and have for years and years.

I  also have an elderly friend, she told me she has texting she can do on her cell.

I said to her do you know how?

She said she has her cell phone in case of an emergency,

and if there is one,

the only thing she will do

is call 911.

And we laughed.!

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Have a great day everyone!

Oh, oh, oh my favorite message

is the ship foghorn telling me I am going on a cruise.

They better phone someone who cares.!

lol

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Have your very Best Day!

Sometimes I Wonder!

A scene like this will always linger in my heart,

reminding me of a childhood now lost.

Behind those walls I am sure was love.

What transpired to leave behind

A place that  once was home!

Summertime in November!

It feels like a summer day outside today, the warm breeze is blowing and I was out sitting on my bench having my morning coffee thinking how blessed we are today. It could easily be minus 30 at this time of year, we have had snow twice already but luckily it has not stayed long, needless to say I am a very happy camper. Even though it is a working day for most our neighborhood is abuzz with people doing their last jobs in the yard. My next door neighbor has set up a blacksmithing area in his shed, so all was calm, now I can hear the echo as his tools hit the metal, over and over, but he is having a good time. He gave me a little tour and showed me all the tools that he has handmade. It actually is quite interesting. He has his dog with him as well, so mine go crazy because they are not quite used to him yet. Anyway we are all in the house listening to some jammin music. As soon as my neighbor leaves for work, we are all back outside. Anyway I just wanted to touch base and say hi and wish you all a wonderful day.

Life is what we make it to be, enjoy every moment!

Simple Things in Life!

Christina form Soul Aperture is having a Loving the Simple Things Day!

I could not pass this by.

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I love a kiss on the cheek goodbye in the morning when my husband goes to work.

I like the fact the pets jump on the bed as soon as he leaves,

I love how excited they are to see me,

I love to see the sun beaming in my kitchen,

I love the sound of my coffee pot brewing,

I love to hear my little bird chirp at me as I walk past.

I love the taste of the coffee in the morning.

I love the safety and silence, and peace I feel in my home.

I love the morning phone call from my sister just to say good morning,

I love the energy I feel today, as it is always not so,

I love the cool brisk air when I walk outside,

I love to see my breath in the cold air,

I love to see my dogs get so excited when I ask if they want to go for a walk!

I see them look when I come to the front gate to come back in the yard,

So I venture just a little farther, and their tales wag!

I love that I can walk on my own without the fear of falling in the morning.

I love the smiles from my neighbors that I know, and waves from across the street,

I love my time, I love my freedom, I love that I slowed down so I could appreciate every gift I have.

I love that I know every moment counts, and I make the most of things.

I love knowing how little I have, but how rich I feel, because of how I live my life.

Very Simple!!!!!I appreciate right now. I will have My Best Day!

No Shopping Again.

Happy Saturday Everyone!

Well it is official and I am making an anouncement!

I have finally lost my everloving mind!

Who I ask You, goes to Michaels on a Saturday!

Let it be known, Never ever again!

First of all the secret is.....I am not a shopper!

But I had a 40% off coupon and I knew what I needed!

And I had a ride! It was so busy, that I know why I used to shop on

my Lunch Breaks at work, so as never to venture out on a weekend,

in November before Christmas.

I was in and out before my husband had time to park the truck

with my purchase in hand!

I also needed some paint, but it was literally blocked by I kid you not,

two strollers for twins, one at one end, the other at the other end.

And they were chit chatting away.

I left, I had to get out of there.

Now this brings me to my next point,

I am bowing down to every person that has ever taken their children into that kind of situation that have left the building, with their hair on head, sanity, and the children.

I have decided this that all those Mothers in Michaels

need a raise, need to be praised by everyone of us,

for the strength they show shopping!

Maybe when Mothers give birth,

they are in so much pain that nothing ever bothers them again.

Not having been a mother myself, when I have had my nieces and newphews

I would turn the sprinkler on and we would play outside.

Oh no there were no adventures as mentioned above!

God bless Mothers!

If I had just one iota of their strength

I would be a happy woman!

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So after leaving there and being in traffic for 20 minutes

we decided to go to the Craft Show in our neighborhood.

We looked around, talked with a few people,did not buy anything.

I was exhausted,so we went home for a nap, when I woke up my husband had gone and

had purchased the above item that I had said I liked earlier!

I was quite surprised!

I had told him that it reminded me of Canmore where we have gone on vacation many times.

So that was my day, we are about to watch a movie now!

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oh and we went out for Brunch.

so it really was a lovely day!

I have the utmost respect to any mother out there!

There are Cowboys Everywhere!

Brighter Days Ahead!

If anyone knows me, they know there is color in my world.

The painting I did above was of a memory I had of a picture,

I wish I could remember who did the original because I am not even close .

I am reminded today of horses for a couple of reasons.

One the rodeo is in town this week so there are cowboys galore to be found.

I knew a cowboy years ago and everytime he would pass a cemetery, he would remove his stetson,

and make the sign of the cross! I have never forgotten that act of respect.

He said his father had taught him that!

I have not seen him for approximately twentyfive years,

and there will always be a little place in my heart for him.

He has no idea how that one little thing has stayed  with me all these years !

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I wonder if there are things that I have done that are remembered,

I hope so!

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Another reason I am thinking about horses is that a local lady found her horse

shot. of course nobody knows why, maybe it was hunters,

there is an investigation going on.

I felt so bad for the owner.

She was devestated!

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I think someday I would like to have a horse,

I will need to move to an acerage.

I may never have either but there is no harm in dreaming!

We have to have the idea to put it into our thoughts,

And it is our thoughts that make our attitude,

So who knows what we can accomplish.

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Today I am eating healthy, exercising...stretching exercise as my back has been quite sore lately,

Drinking lots of water.......and somewhere along the way I need to start on any

Christmas projects I got going.

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So that is the ins and outs of my day.

I hope you have a great day.

I would love to hear if something has touched your heart that you have never forgotten!

                                                             Heres to loving cowboys!

What is A Rubyluna?

This  photo above is one of my most valued treasures.

I have always loved old houses, old barns, rustic everything!

I want to give a shout out to Beth, whom sent me the photo

out of the kindness of her heart.

She has opened a second blog. You must visit her.

Her photography will make you smile, and laugh,

look in amazement, and sometimes wonder

how can they all jump so high!

http://rubylunaphotography.blogspot.com/

Beth has started this blog and the blog is named

Ruby after her Grandmother and luna after butterflies that she had

at her home and actually showed us how they were born, or hatched.

I don't know the exact terminology for this.

You may want to have a visit over at

http://lensustogether.blogspot.com/

It is a group of photographers and little ole me with my point and shoot camera!

We have a different theme each week, and post a picture and words to go along with the theme.

There work is all amazing, and every week I am wonderfully surprised at their work.

All is different and unique, and demonstrates their style in their own way.

I am honored that Char from Ramblins, whose work I love as well invited me to join.

I have to laugh, sometimes they use photography words I have never heard before.

I am enjoying the friendship of others from this group.

And all of their pictures wow me everytime I see another.

It really is true that a picture is worth a thousand words...

And all the members in this group...speak volumes!

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I value all the other photography blogs that I follow and I am grateful for each and everyone of you. I

am going to do posts about your blogs as well because I am thrilled everytime I visit. I know who is next.! 

In Flanders Field

In Flanders Fields

by John McCrae, May 1915
Poppies (©greatwar.co.uk)

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

The above poem is one of my favorite poems. It reminds me of every year in school, we would all be summoned to the gym for the Rememberance Day Celebration! Let us all remember the men and women that have or are fighting for our freedom.The poppy is worn today to show our respect. Let us all stand tall. I say Thankyou and am Grateful.

Maybe One More Day!

Well I have been feeling under the weather the last few days!

Today I am starting to see some light at the end of the tunnel,

and am hoping that I will be back to my usual jovial self very soon!

Today I am grateful that I can remember such moments,

like the one above, where you can just basque in the solitude that surrounds you.

I would love to be sitting on one of those rocks, just sitting looking out over the water,

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Instead I watched an old movie called The Other Man on T.V.

which I have to say I found hysterical, One of the characters had Narcolepsy,

so I could really relate how ridiculous it can appear at times!

Otherwise I sat here thinking of all the things I should be doing,

that I have no energy to do.

Instead I will get more rest,

And be grateful that very soon.

I will feel better.

I hope Tomorrow!

A Blanket of Leaves!

This picture was taken earlier this fall,but I kid you not,

We have just as many out there again.

Before I started feeling sick yesterday,, we spent some time out in the yard,

My husband was cleaning eavestrouphs, I did a little bit of raking,

then we would sit and enjoy another cup of hot coffee.

Then we got all the water out of our small pond,

I say we but I really was playing supervisor at that point,

humouring him so he would not be outside alone!

There is still more to do today,

This should be the last of the leaves!

They are alot of work, but I love them,

I love the crunch under your feet,

I love the yellow colors,

I love the older area of the city because of the trees!

And in Spring they will reapear, and then in fall,

we will do this all over again!

love it,

love the day,

A family that works together, plays together!

May you have a day filled with fun and laughter,

no matter what you do!

If you can spare a blanket, hat, mits, scarves,

please donate to the homeless shelters!

May they have more than a blanket of leaves

to keep them warm!

Thankyou!

Red Poppies for Remembrance!

This picture is a poppy from my garden this past summer, Some of my poppies were not round, but looked like the above. Still beautiful, still perfect. We wear them in November to honor the men and women that have died for us. Every time I see a red poppy I am reminded of the poem In Flanders Field. In school I remember us all being summoned to the gymnasium for the ceremony. I hope this tradition lives on. I will talk more about this on Remembrance Day!

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Today turned out to be a fabulous day, plus 17. I sat outside on the bench in the back yard soaking up the sun . Bliss. It is very strange for this time of year! So even though it did not last long, it was wonderful. I ended up having a day with energy. Me doing the happy dance! I put the t.v. onto the Jammin channel and danced while I did some housework. Not for long, but I danced.

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I spent quite a bit of time on the phone today.

And after I thought how peaceful my life is!

Everyone seemed at loose ends today!

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As I am writing this I am listening to  the song At Last by Etta James.

If you have not heard it, you should take a listen!

I wish that everyone can feel like that in their lifetime.

That song literally gives me goosebumps!

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I hope you all had a wonderful day!

Today was one of my Best Days!

Grateful!

I have been reading some blogs lately that are having a 30 day of gratitude month. It is a fabulous idea.

Today I have a reason to be so grateful, my husband was in an acident this morning, he was not hurt other than a few aches and pains, which I thank God for! I can not imagine if it were worse!

A young lady driving her fathers car hit him from behind. I am grateful they were both not hurt.

Sometimes just one moment can change our lives.

Two families were very lucky today!

The vehicles need some repairs, but that is not even important!

I am grateful that tonight I sat on the couch and held hands just being together knowing we were both feeling the same way.

Truly grateful!

Who Says There Not Mine!

It is funny how when reading others blogs , suddenly you can be thinking of the same thing.

You may want to have a visit with Char over at Ramblins, It is on my Blog list.

These are the thoughts she triggered.

At seventeen I remember going to a doctor and was told I would never have children.

Quite devastating even for a girl of seventeen who had not even thought about having kids,

I remember walking through the parking lot walking to the car and I was informing my Mom,

that how could they possibly know that, that it was not in their hands to decide, that only God knew for sure!

I just remember being furious, that this just sucked.

I never really talked about it, just if it ever came up, oh no I had never wanted kids!

Oh no I was too cool for kids! Yes you read that right!

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I was married, he had a daughter before that he never saw,

And in all reality he could have cared less!

We did try fertility drugs, that became too hard filled by disapointment time and again.

So for other reasons we divorced and I was thankful I did not have children!

This way I had a clean brake and no ties to him.

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I married again ten years later, this time to a man that was eleven years older than me!

We discussed children and we both felt by this time we were too old and set in our ways and our lifestyle.

Three years later I got sick, and now I was thankful because I did not know how I could have taken care of a child, when I was having so much difficulty taking care of me.

So life has a way of working out, for reasons sometimes we never know!

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I am grateful to my two sisters that enabled me to be a big part in their childrens lifes!

I am grateful for when my niece and newphew came and told me that their Mom would have a baby for me.

I guess they had a family meeting, and it was so matter of fact that this would be!

I was so surpriseed how there little minds worked, but they wanted Aunt Cindy to be happy!

And these two little gaffers are my little kids anyway,

even though they are all grown up.

My other sister has two boys,

And she would often phone for me to talk to,

Because for some strange reason they would listen to me!

They would draw on the sheets and blame me,

What these four children did was work their way into my heart,

I can not imagine that I would have loved my own children more than them.

I also have a godchild and I got to be a part of her birth,

It was amazing, scary and loud!

And now there is a place for her in my heart.

There are also nieces and newphews on my husbands side, most were full grown when I became a part of the family!

There is room for them as well,

For the lovely three children that at one time lived next door,

And were here as often as they could!

Bless their little souls, they just needed someone to love them,

To have someone to hug and play and praise them!

And I know there will be room for anymore that venture this way.

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My younger sister says, it takes more than parents to raise a child,

It takes a whole village!

How truly grateful and blessed I am!

There More Than Just Some Flowers!

Today I needed a reminder

To see beauty in everything

To try to be kinder

And let my heart sing!

These beautiful flowers,

One set apart,

You have to own the differences,

Before there is complete love within your heart.

So if by looking at a flower,

can make my heart smile,

And pass away an hour.

Then I am going to reflect awhile.

I will reflect upon this year,

One of love, fear, and sorrow.

The loss of a loved one that we held so dear,

Through our grief and memories, we now look to tomorrow!

These flowers also remind me

That after winter then comes spring,

Right now things are as they were meant to be,

So with some peace and comfort, I look forward to what the day will bring!

It could be my best day ever!

Enjoy each and every moment!

Fa La La La La la

Well Haloween is over and it was very quiet here. We only had about 15 kids come to our door. Usually we have over 75, reminder to self....send candy with husband to work in the morning when he goes.So as quiet as Halloween was, the Christmas season was abuzz in any of the stores we went into today. Everyone was out shopping, we did not buy a thing! I did not need anything, or do I want anything. Finally I said to my husband, How about we just go home! So we came home after a visit with his Mom, I did a few crafts and it was thoroughly peaceful. The picture above was from a couple of Christmases ago, when I was not feeling well and that was my Christmas tree. I made it one afternoon with things I had around the house. I am good for that, take a little of this, some of that, and voila there you have it. It actually sparkled alot that year. Taking down the decorations was nothing to it that year. To me the season is here way to fast, and I had to chuckle to myself today that one thing about me not working is that I don't have to listen to the same Christmas music for days on end. It will be a very quiet Christmas, I will probably get more in the spirit once I finish the Halloween candy! It has to be outta here in the am, I am starting my weight wise program in the morning. My big goal for the week is to walk, I got a pedometer today, I have no idea how many steps I should walk, but I will average it out at the end of the week and then increase every week after. I think it will be really beneficial to me, my reward will be to buy a new outfit for Christmas(on sale)! All in all it was a very quiet weekend. I spent quite alot of time with my Mom on the phone. She really misses my Dad, especially in the evening. I am trying to talk her into doing a hobby or something. We must have spent about 4 hours on the phone over the weekend, but she needs this right now! Sorry no exciting news,,,,but you just wait Tomorrow is another Day, it could be The Best Day ever!