Make to-day great day--

Good morning__It is Thursday,  December 

the 9th--  "AND, I HAVE RETURNED--"--had to take yesterday off from posting  a blog after our last "Sad GRIEF Counselling session"----so I made it to every meeting--even on a very snowy day, which was yesterday----We had a huge snow storm going outside---

Our wee yard looked like the above--the snow even deeper--and the roads were slippery--  Wee Lopez was left here alone from  early - morning to after 4pm--and-  He was very happy to see me return----To-day I hope to meet Himself's friend for breakfast----busy days- busy days-

and it will be--  I just know it--Here it is still very dark out----And to-day I must soon turn on the car--let it "run" a bit to warm up--

Words of Wisdom--  #1-  Buy comfortable furniture

#2---Think of ways to improve your life- 

#3--Make sure your children ARE children while young-

I hope to-day you will feel strong--also happy----Try to get a wee rest in---and make it a great day--Below is a Son#2's family--

EVEN THEIR DOG_

and a very snowy day below---where we lived on the lake-

I must get off of here--I hear the wash machine is done--and Lopez needs to get out--Make to-day a great day--

It's the laughter we remember--

To-day is Tuesday, Dec.9th-- It is snowing hard outside--The roads are not good!--I had to go to the clinic--had an appointment with my Dr--The cleaning Ladies were here this AM also--and when I returned home, the house looked and smelled so so clean--My cleaning people come every 2 weeks--It seems to be enough--

Below is a photo, from Son#2--taken this morning as he was driving home from here--It makes one believe in God doesn't it??

        Below is a picture of our tiny yard--and look at all the snow--

                                    This snow-- fell this  AM--

--Here we are in front of the Hospital, at Fred's ceremony-It was freezing freezing cold--

and little Lopez -below--who thinks he owns this chair--

So---Life goes on--

And-below---Words of Wisdom--

#1.--Nature is a great teacher

        #2.Never be ashamed to own up to a wrong

#3.Free your weekends for your family.

Life is always good isn't it?--We are so fortunate to be alive--so many good things happen--family is so important---I remember when we had 2 weddings on our family--our daughter--and our son--we were so proud of them!~

Fred's Mom and Dad--taken in Jamaica--

and Hannah-Son#2's daughter--the Pilot--always in an airport--

Life is what we make it--  I hope you enjoy most days-- are proud of your family --

It's the laughter we will remember--

 

Add a little laughter to your day-

     To-day is Sunday, December the 7th--It is very cold outside-No snow falling-- but probably because it is so cold--- Son#$2 is here--hanging pictures----I just haven't had time to do that-

                                    -So--Do "you" like you??--

                                --------and. who really cares?--Do "You" like "You"?---Christmas Day  is close--We have been sorting out who is going to get what--lotza decisions to make--last minute things to buy--like a tiny snow blower would be helpful--the large one I used to have is just not possible to store here--but I see a very small one--like a snow shovel, advertised at Canadian Tire-- has a battery and I could fit it in here------So----Words I Wish I had written-below-Because it is Sunday --and because Son#2 is here --

#1. A healthy marriage puts the marriage before the children

#2 .The only normal people are the ones you do not know very well. 

#3.If you have  nothing to do, at least do it with other people.

It is Sunday--  Son#2 is here--leaving probably tomorrow--  

Remember-- You can be strong--BE STRONG---I shall check in here later--AND---  add a little laughter to your day

I choose to remain positive!

 It is Saturday,  December 6th--and we have a mixture of snow and rain falling here--Son #2 is on his way here--for Himself's celebration of life--

I shall try to get the "blog"out everyday--  over Xmas--but--in case I have to miss a day here and there, please hang in-- It just means a busy day here--and another blog will eventually appear--To-day it was the driveway that I had to clear but the thoughts were  still waiting to go in the blog--just had to happen a bit later--

So---  Can you remain "positive"-----in spite of all the negativity around you?---  "FAKE it till you make it""--Mom always said that--  so I try to keep busy--go where there are people--even if I do not know these people--It does help--or, I invite people to come out to eat-- that helps also--and then there is little Lopez who needs quite a bit of attention--but he seems to understand when  the tears take over once again--and then there is the TV-a noise---company----in the house--

        So--Words I wish I had written--

#1.Be who you want to be, not what other people want you to be-

#2. There's no harm in asking

#3.Anyone can be happy in good times, but only the strong can be happy in bad times.

      -A lovely blast from the past-----Our Family---with some boys missing--

        Below--  "Cousins"--cute age eh?

So--  Are you ready for Xmas??--It will come anyway--  Just enjoy it--the people--the food--  the laughter--and the happiness--It's how we make life better--and we will!--  We are stronger than we believe--'specially when we try harder than we ever thought we could be!

"Maybe Christmas doesn't come from a store"......-

To-day is Friday, December 5th-- -and of course we have a big snow storm going on outside--like, a blizzard--and it feels cold--road closures all round us--seems it snows here- a lot---still dark too--

        -a hug might be a good thing--might help us face this new day--

                                        and a smile--?

Son#2, the Pilot, comes here to-morrow----if the snow stops--(He says it will)--and together we will figure out the Christmas gifts--which I have not  bought--I think gifts this year will be "Monetary"--easier for me--and he will help me figure it all out--There are so many older  Grandkids now--university ages-- and this way they can put it towards their education--or--buy whatever--Too many "moves" in my life right now so I am trying to make it easy for me-

                                    -Words of Wisdom-

#1.-If you know how to live well, a lifetime is enough---

#2.Stay interested in life

#3.It is harder than we remember to be a child.

--------                and a few blasts from the past--

            The above 3 girls are all in universities--one is finished--

                        our daughters children--plus a cousin--

                       So--remember--  try to stay positive to-day-a positive attitude goes a long way--We are a part of this day----Big hugs to you all----Now I must get Lopez out--IN THE COLD-----YIKES!!

        Maybe----  Christmas really doesn't come from a store---Maybe there really is a Santa!!

Do Whatever you want--and love it!

                         

To-day is Thursday, December the 4th-- and yes, last night was the coldest night we have had--It was supposed to get down to minus 20-I don't know if it  really did, but--the floors  on the main floor are very cold-I had to put on my slippers--

So, what is new on this very cold day?--Well, the "grief  session", yesterday,  was very good--We only have one more class---I found one of the ladies who attended the session, lives very close to me and she finds the days difficult also without her "other half"--I must try to get her over here--

To-day I am meeting a friend of #1 son---for breakfast--IF THE CAR STARTS-and it will if I get out there and  start it, to warm it--

How did your day go yesterday?---I hope that you made it a good day--even if it might've begun all wrong--Sometimes, one must--"fake it-till you make it"--and then something usually kicks in--It might just be the TV--or a phone call--or a good thought--Just look at all these happy smiling people--The girl in the second row, left hand side, is me-- It was my Mom and Dad's 50th Wedding anniversary--and all the Wllaces gathered in Florida to celebrate it-- Mom and Dad are in the front row on the left beside my brother.--Fred , back row, right side--

                        Memories are so important aren't they?--

                        below--  Mom and Dad in Burlington--

               And below--  There is Fred relaxin'--beside my sister-in-law                   

                    Memories---So many good memories!

and--below--  Words of Wisdom--

                #1--As long as you are thinking anyway, think big!

                #2--Allow yourself to make mistakes

                #3.-Take refuge in your mind when needed-

And now, little Lopez and I must get out there in the cold--Lordy Be!!--We must bundle up--Always remember, that our  age allows us to do whatever we want--and love it!

Smiles--not tears!

                    To-day is Wednesday, December 3rd-- 

I have a Bereavement and Grief class from 11am to 3 pm--at our local hospital--This blog will be very short--It has snowed all night AGAIN--so lotza snow to clear away from the front door--and then get Lopez out--as he will be left alone when I leave --for at least 4 hrs--Poor wee guy eh?---Please  have a good day----  Be strong----  I shall return this afternoon and add to this blog----only 2 more classes after this--

                    Before I get off of here--a few wise words-

                                #1. Let nature be hour teacher--

                                #2.Everyone in love is beautiful

                                #3.Only a fool never changes  is mind

-and above a photo of my Dads sister--"Enid"--holding my oldest brother--Marvin--  Mom snd Dad lived in Windsor then--a very old picture--

Enjoy your day--I will return but later in the day-------Be strong--