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Home, Sweet Home....

7/30/2010

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Home is where one's story begins. Our daughter, Jen, just spent two days here while she worked in Schaumburg. The smile on her face when she walked in the door was radiant. For as many times as we have considered moving, it is times like these that make us glad we didn't. To all of  our grandchildren, this is a home away from home. It is a great feeling for Jim and me knowing that the love must be felt when they enter the threshhold. I am so grateful to be able to have had special time with Jen. Her birthday is Sunday.....since we aren't able to be with her then, we celebrated with her while she was home.
Where is the space that feels like your home?
Blessings and love........
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Molly....

7/29/2010

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Our adorable granddaughter, Molly, is 10 years old today!!! Double digits. +) It's hard to believe ten years have passed since she came into the world. I still remember Scott's call....MOLLY MEGGAN has arrived!  Molly has made a difference in life... she brings tremendous joy to those around her. We are soooooooooooooo glad u were born, Molly!!! We love u!!

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Happy Days are here again... +)

7/27/2010

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What a lovely day today....no more tummy bug, lots more energy....even managed a couple of classes at the Wellness Center this morning. And it always feels soooooooo good to  have it all done! Today's brightest spot came when Jen came home for a couple of days (for work). Her birthday is August 1st, so we put birthday balloons around as well as huge sunflowers, her favorite flower. In the two days she is here, she will be given birthday presents thruout the day(s). And, as always, we are so glad she was born!!
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Ever have one of those days???

7/26/2010

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Little intestinal bug going on to start the day.....but gradually it got a little better. I was thinking positive thoughts, felt filled with positive energy and light.....then I wound up spending ONE HOUR!!! on the phone and online with US Cellular. To their credit, their customer service dept was great, but, COME ON....an HOUR??!!! First of all, how often do you get to actually speak to a P-E-R-S-O-N? I've learned to press the 0 button, but sometimes those tricky little companies don't use the 0 to be transferred to a LIVE person. No, they use a 7 or an 8 or some number one would never think of....hmm, I get it.....a guessing game! Nothing like annoying a customer even more! Now, my upbringing tells me to loooooooooook for the positive in things like this. OK, so, hmmmmmmmmmm, let me think.....................................................................................................................................
The problem was solved!
The customer service was helpful and courteous!
It tired me out enough that I should sleep very well =)
Hey! I just remembered that I forgot about the intestinal bug! Woo Hoo!
Sweet dreams out there............................
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What interests you?

7/25/2010

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Dear Readers of my blog....I wonder if there are certain topics or situations you would like me to write about? If there are things that interest you  or that you want to share, please connect with this blog. It's a strange thing about blogs....we never know who reads the entries and who doesn't. I would like mine to be a source of inspiration and hope for others, so....send suggestions.
I hope the upcoming week will be filled with light and happiness for each one of you. Be gentle with yourselves in the difficult times and allow yourselves to rejoice in the good times. Believe in yourselves....and be a blessing to another every day.
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Happy Birthday, Nama....

7/22/2010

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My grandmother (Nama)  would be 107 years old today if she were still alive in this world. She was such a little stick of dynamite.  So I figure her re-entry into the kingdom has been delightful.
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His name is Michael...

7/19/2010

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A dear, gentle hearted friend has just lost her son, Michael. Michael was only 25 years old, and he was to be the recipient of a lung transplant. The doctors all thought that this would have given Michael the miracle he needed. But something went wrong....the donor's lungs were not healthy, and Michael, who was then on a ventilator....well, Michael's lungs were so filled with infection that they continued filling, making it impossible for the ventilator to aid in his breathing. He wanted to get engaged to the young woman he loved, was looking forward to a different life, a healthier life.

As I have written before, the question WHY screams at us when a child dies. And no matter how loud or long we scream WHY, there is no answer in this life. I cannot put into words what it feeeeeeeeeeels like when you lose a child. The shock and horror give way to total disbelief. For this family AND the doctors the rug was pulled out from under them.....there was hope; Michael was SUPPOSED to be fine.

We do not know what life will bring us in the next hour or day or month or..... I know all too well some of the feelings my friend is experiencing, going over the details over and over, trying to make it sink in, trying to make sense out of that which is senseless..... and all the while hoping her child will just walk in the room, or that he will call, that it is just a bad dream, a mistake.

Please take a  moment to lift up a silent prayer for Michael and his family.
Blessings and peace.....
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Walking with an angel....

7/15/2010

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Today I spent the day in Long Grove with my dear friend, Annie. Annie is one of those people who are earth angels. Anytime I am with her, my spirit is uplifted, and I get a surge of positive energy. Is there anyone in your life that you consider an earth angel? Look around you and I'm guessing you will find one.
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Gratitude...

7/13/2010

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Today I am grateful for:
Date nights with Jim
The gift of family and friends
Knowing I am loved
Bike rides with Jim (tho I think part of the reason he rides with me is to make sure I don't fall into the middle of the street!!!!!)
Lazy summer days
Music
The sound of the wind chimes outside our window
Books on tape
Memories
Each person who reads this entry....
Blessings and peace to all....
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Baby Vita

7/11/2010

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Awhile ago I wrote about a precious little newborn, Vita, who has had a hard start. But, she is now home!!! I browsed through the infant girls' section at Carson's this afternoon, picturing little Vita in EVERY outfit I saw. Finally, overwhelmed, I left. BUT, of course I will return. More than that, though, I am giving thanks that her mommy and daddy will now experience their little family under the same roof....and they can hold her and cuddle her as often as they want, whenever they want. And so, today, my gratitude list begins with V

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