Appreciate Your Blessings

 It is Thursday, February the 19th--Lopez and Lola have been out in the yard--in the dark--did their business--I am later than late , getting up here--I just did not want to crawl out of the nice warm bed--but---well, you know how it is!---One has to get on with the day--One must choose to face all the good life has in store for us--  True?

Savour each day--Find joy in what you have--If you don't use it--you lose it--The wash machine is chugging away--The bed is made  upstairs-- Sushi gets to sleep in--on it--We have day light outside--  I see that snow fell over night--  It is all over the car-AGAIN!---The cleaning Lady will be here to help me  inside here--no going out for breakfast--so cereal is on the menu--(I like cereal!)--

I found the above picture, buried in this computer--  Fred, Son#4's wife with  her daughter-- and Allison, our daughter, with Sophia, her daughter plus Emma, Son#4's younger daughter--- What a lovely picture which I do not remember seeing before---and, below,  on a snowy day, another Air Canada picture--with 'planes on the tarmac, in the snow--

and--Allison, our daughter with Sophia--now entering Kent State University, in Ohio, this fall--below--

So, stop aspiring to be anyone other than your own best self, do not let anyone intimidate you-a person cannot be totally happy or totally sad--and----

 

Kindness is dearer than gold!

It is Wednesday, Feb. 18th--my young sister's Birthday to-day--and it is cold outside--overcast with snow predicted to fall shortly--Lopez and Lola and I are up--Sushi also--

Yes, We have a guest visiting us for a few days--Lola--Son#3's dog-Lola--  Son#3 and wife are driving their daughters back to school--well, University--Lola decided to sleep last night in the living room--not upstairs with the rest of us--

Below is Lopez--on "MY" sofa ----his favourite place  in the day--

and, it is very cold and windy outside--I must tell yu all also that I now have a new windshield on my vehicle--Our insurance covered most of the cost --but--with a $500 down payment--A Car Windshield must be costly plus they kept my car the whole day--

I am supposed to meet Dave for breakfast, but, I am kind of  watching the weather--  It looks much like "freezing Rain" might descend upon us-- so. that might just put the "Kybosh" on those plans-(Mom's expression of course!)

So--"STRONG"--Be Strong--#1.Enter a room like you own the place

#2.You have no right to judge others!

#3.The time to be happy is now!  

old pictures---  above--the Lakeside of out previous home--note--the laundry on the clothes line--and below--  an announcement of 2 weddings--to be in Jamaica--on one day--Phil, the Policeman, and Allison, the Nurse

Above--  My Mom and Dad , in Ottawa, in front of their house, with Andrew and Myself--many many "moons" ago

So, I must get ready for my "date with Dave"-breakfast sounds good right now--
I hope that you are feeling strong--Remember, if you think you can, you can!---Fall seven times, stand up eight!-- If you live fearing death, then you do not live! Don't take yourself too seriously!--and, a sense of humour reduces people and problems to their proper proportion!

Kindness is dearer than gold!!

(so much to remember eh???)LOLOLOL

                            

Smiles---not tears!

 It is Tuesday February 17th--dark--cold--I hear the washer, draining--Lopez and I are up---son#3 came last night and took my car over to have the windshield replaced--so, I have no vehicle for now--I think it is mild outside--haven't been out yet--I must get the garbage out by the road----so, yes I will return shortly--It is a brand new day starting--and--                    We are a part of to-day!

pictures of Son#2's-- home-- on the lake with lots of snow--

So, I am trying to be normal--like happy--trying not to cry-- to accept that this is my life now--I have the children--grown children--and their children--the Grandchildren-and so I try--

#1. Success is about making opportunities for yourself-

#2. Patience is the companion of wisdom

#3.Live in the present.

                                    So many memories--Below--  Hannah

                               

                                     Below--Son#2, the Pilot--with--Son#1   

                Son#3 with daughter, Emma-- (now in University)

So, life goes on--and on--We adapt-  some days are easier than others-We must have infinite faith in each other--The future is uncertain-The past was certain--Pay attention to people you love--So so much to learn--with the patience of Jobe-(Mom used to say that!)-

So, another day--  a new windshield on the car--Son#3's dog "Lola"  will be staying here with Gramma (me)-soon-- I must accept that "stuff happens"--and that "stuff" helps me---in my different way of living--

                                Smiles----  NOT TEARS!!!

                     

Letting go of the "What-ifs"--

                            To-day is Monday, February the 16th--Yes, you are an amazing person and can do everything you decide to do--Sometimes, some things are more difficult than others---but--When we decide that something has to be done, YES, WE CAN DO a lot and let go of the "what-ifs"!

Well, something can always go wrong--break--needs to be fixed--like--my car--The windshield cracked-- the crack went right across--needs now to have a new windshield put on--which will be to-morrow.-

To-day is FAMILY DAY--in Canada--President's Day in the U.S..--                                        -both days a holiday I guess.

Above--roses I bought from the grocery store--Fred would have sent these--so, I knew he could not do it this year, and--I thought I would help him out-(-A gal has to do what a gal must do--sometimes!-)AND---I felt to much better once they arrived in the tiny house. Fred meant to sent them, I know that!!

        

Below--Son#2's breakfast, en route from Vancouver to Toronto

Below, the Westin Hotel--in Vancouver , where Allison, Son#2 , Fred and I stayed , many moons ago, and had such a good time--Fred was so so happy to sit on Allison's bike and ride round with us-

                                        -Such good memories!

and above Allison with Fred on her bike-- He was so so happy to climb on the back of her bike,  and bike with us around Stanley park-

                                Such good memories!-

So, enjoy the life you are given--Cherish leisure because it is a rare commodity--Laugh and the world laughs with you_--Cry and you cry alone--

            -The door to success is always marked, "PUSH"-

--You do not have to slow down just because you get older!

                    So many things to think about--and try!

 I am off of here--for now--Next week, Lola, Son#3's dog will be staying with Lopez , Sushi, and I--  our guests!-----

 

Sunny smiles with happy thoughts!

 It is Sunday, February the 15th--dark outside--minus 3 --and --"NOT" snowing--yet!--and-- it doesn't look like we will get snow to-day--at least , I hope not!--Lopez, Sushi, and I are up--I shall return in a bit--must get the washer going--and yes, I wish you  sunny smiles and happy thoughts!

a brand new day ---so much goes on in one day--and we are a part of it!--Vow to live fully in each moment----Promise little and do much--  and kindness brings happiness--Forgive your friends--and, the most wasted days are those in which we have not laughed.

Son #2, the Pilot is out in Vancouver--probably will fly back to Toronto to-day--hard to think that this large aircraft will be airborne-

-and below, is our daughters 2 children--Sophia and Jacob-- Sophia will be entering her first year at Kent State University this fall, in 

Ohio.

            `````and Miss Emma--now at University--2nd year--

                            "Tempus Fugit"--Time flies---

All our Grandchildren are older-- away at school--Our lives are not long enough are they??--So, we must make the most of everyday--

                                        Live out Loud!  --and---- 

                        Remember--Your best friend is yourself-

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It's Valentine's Day---

 Happy Valentine's Day--February the 14th-- a day to show your love!!

I am sending you all, "extra" love, kindness and joy! I hope that yes, you feel it coming from my heart to yours--Stay safe, and Smile!

So son#2 the Pilot is off to Vancouver this AM--He has called me twice so far, this AM---  I remember Fred and I flying that route with him, once, a few yrs ago--  Fred rode in the Cockpit with him.--was so happy --and so proud , to be his Dad--

Anyway, I shall return--must get some "house-y" stuff done here--I hear the wash machine , chugging away--nearly done--ready for the dryer-Lopez needs a wee walk also--and--I AM BACK___Holy Cow! I tried to shovel the pen--finally left it--let the boys ("shoveller-s"-)- do it to-day--so--a few "blasts from the past" here--

                            Little Miss Hannah above

and--- there she is, (below) grown up-sitting in front of the table, in the middle,  , in a brown leather jacket-- beside her Dad-Phil!  

and below, Sophia, our daughters daughter, who is now going to go to Kent State University in September.

So--Valentine's Day--is --"TO_DAY"__

Important to be strong---Positive thoughts--  WE CAN DO THIS!

Let go of the "what-ifs--Nothing worth having can be purchased--Laugh and the world laughs with you--Cry and you cry alone--Do not let the sun go down on a quarrel--

Oh, there are so many thoughts to think about aren't there?

Enjoy the day-Remember--The World likes a Happy Person-

Have a Nice Day!

 Good Morning-- It is Friday, February the 13th--(That doesn't sound good does it?-)-LOL---(-but, hopefully , only if you  believe in spirits going the wrong way)- The best news is--- to-morrow is Valentine's Day.

---Just , BE YOU--Be everything it says below-

                        "Valentine's Day " is just the best!

            So, ----  thoughts going thru my head this AM--

#1. Even if you do something ridiculous, outrageous, or stupid, do it with enthusiasm.--

#2.-Do not let the sun go down on a quarrel.--and---

#3.-Go after a great job because you can always get a job you do not like. and 

#4. Happy is a person with a hobby.

The wash is now in the dryer here--The cat is fed---Lopez is fed also--but hasn't been out yet--

Below is our daughter with her husband and Sophia, their first born-

and her husband with Sophia--

Below is--all of us at Fred's service--

So, time to get moving --It seems cold  inside here--Lopez must get out--and I must carry Sushis food upstairs-- I hope that You have decided to be happy to-day--be strong---  and be positive--  "YOU" --and only "YOU" can make to-day, a great day--No Crying--

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