I think for my oldest daughter at this time of crossroads in our lives, all I have left to offer is a safe harbor and my devote love for my grandson, daughters, and family. My doors will never shut out my adult children from coming home when they need to. I've always felt this kind of love from my own parents even-though I never knew it until now.
My Easter blessing was joyful and yet short lived. Life was so much harder for our children than me, and it looks like it will be a long road to recovery.
I thank God for the blessings of my life. I have much to be thankful for.
Love,
me
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
What I did not understand....
My loving mother.... I think she must have suffered greatly at the broken heartedness of my own childish rebellion growing up and then as a young 20 something, exiled because I choose it. I am suffering from my own motherly pain of failing my daughter who is struggling to choose a better choice... one only a mother might imagine for their child. They forgot to tell me we couldn't really choose life for that baby we held in our arms some twenty+ years earlier.
It's 2010 and my plight is different from my mother's because it involves a critical element in choosing... our beautiful grandson who will turn three in July. An innocent victim in it all.
It's a most difficult time personally and professionally for many families in the current climate of our Nation. God bless us all.
It's 2010 and my plight is different from my mother's because it involves a critical element in choosing... our beautiful grandson who will turn three in July. An innocent victim in it all.
It's a most difficult time personally and professionally for many families in the current climate of our Nation. God bless us all.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Today was a good day...
At the end of the day, the little things accomplished resulted in huge gains one would not expect.
In my looking back at my own "year in review" I am taking the entire month to reflect and focus on two words - Relevant and Intentional. I'm going to try embracing the meaning of these words in my daily life - as I walk another journey this year.
In my looking back at my own "year in review" I am taking the entire month to reflect and focus on two words - Relevant and Intentional. I'm going to try embracing the meaning of these words in my daily life - as I walk another journey this year.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
My youngest who is 23 and runs a childcare home has this in her newsletter going home to parents stressing the importance of recycling:
"I know this sounds like a BIG HASSEL to be recycling but don’t just think about yourself think about how much it helps this wonderful planet we live on!! By sorting them before u bring them will help me out TREMENDESLY!!! THANK YOU!! Please DON’T STOP recycling!!!"
That makes me proud.
"I know this sounds like a BIG HASSEL to be recycling but don’t just think about yourself think about how much it helps this wonderful planet we live on!! By sorting them before u bring them will help me out TREMENDESLY!!! THANK YOU!! Please DON’T STOP recycling!!!"
That makes me proud.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Caught by the bug....
I started doctoring for the feeling of the onset to sickness on Thursday with a good healthy dose of Echinacea. I was faithful again Friday, but Saturday I skipped and it's crazy how it overcame me Saturday night.
Today woke up sick. Not only did I have this laryngitis and a plugged up head and sinus system, Rick's nephew Matt was visiting his Uncle Rick when I stepped in the garage. We had a really nice visit but we all stayed up until 1:30 am!
Today, my oldest daughter who is learning how to cook, called me and wanted to know if I could talk her over the phone, how to make Bierox. hehe Of course I said that was a hands-on learning experience so I've been over at her house baking bierox, cinna-buns, and watching her and Jayden put up the tree. Her house is decorated for Christmas. It is her absolute favorite season.
It was a good day eventhough I felt half-baked.
Today woke up sick. Not only did I have this laryngitis and a plugged up head and sinus system, Rick's nephew Matt was visiting his Uncle Rick when I stepped in the garage. We had a really nice visit but we all stayed up until 1:30 am!
Today, my oldest daughter who is learning how to cook, called me and wanted to know if I could talk her over the phone, how to make Bierox. hehe Of course I said that was a hands-on learning experience so I've been over at her house baking bierox, cinna-buns, and watching her and Jayden put up the tree. Her house is decorated for Christmas. It is her absolute favorite season.
It was a good day eventhough I felt half-baked.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Been Away...
I have been absent from many of the things I love most.
In order to do what? Try to change the world?
I think of my mom and dad and my life from 17-50 years old and then I think of me as mom and our two daughters, and others don't know what they don' t know. It is such a different life than I lived...and I feel guilty for my share of what I now see. Love never fails because God is Love. Take strength in this.
I spent the evening at my office with my youngest daughter and we worked on her entrepreneurial skills. We both worked late and had put in a hard days work. She does an amazing job! She told me tonight she has never heard me tell her she was most like me. That made me sad. She paid me a great compliment in how important that was to her. I hope she knows how special she is and how much she is loved, collectively. Both my girls have a keen and connected sense of family and that makes me warm inside.
I love you. Good night.
In order to do what? Try to change the world?
I think of my mom and dad and my life from 17-50 years old and then I think of me as mom and our two daughters, and others don't know what they don' t know. It is such a different life than I lived...and I feel guilty for my share of what I now see. Love never fails because God is Love. Take strength in this.
I spent the evening at my office with my youngest daughter and we worked on her entrepreneurial skills. We both worked late and had put in a hard days work. She does an amazing job! She told me tonight she has never heard me tell her she was most like me. That made me sad. She paid me a great compliment in how important that was to her. I hope she knows how special she is and how much she is loved, collectively. Both my girls have a keen and connected sense of family and that makes me warm inside.
I love you. Good night.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Starting a new Century...
The first two songs I heard today were "Let It Be" by the Beetles and "Down on the Corner" by Creeedence Clearwater Revival. How perfect to start the day with. Both of these songs took me back to a wonderful childhood. I remember when my oldest brother and my sister started getting their first records. I remember Mom letting them turn up the music and we would dance and sing. I remember my Mom loving the song "Let It Be". I remember, listening to "Down on the Corner" for the first time and, was it Tom who sang the words to the chorus and shocked and delighted us all?
Music has always been a huge part of my life. My parents filled our home with Boots Randolf, Al Hert, Chet Atkins, Herb Alpert and The Tijuana Brass, and so many more I can't recall off the top of my head.
As I celebrate my life, I am thankful for my heritage and wish the world provided more children the opportunity to be wrapped in love from birth to 50 and beyond.
Music has always been a huge part of my life. My parents filled our home with Boots Randolf, Al Hert, Chet Atkins, Herb Alpert and The Tijuana Brass, and so many more I can't recall off the top of my head.
As I celebrate my life, I am thankful for my heritage and wish the world provided more children the opportunity to be wrapped in love from birth to 50 and beyond.
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