I have begun this blog twice- ---because, there is so much going on in the world , I started talking about it all-- I think there must be "worry -free" days-- I declare this must be one of them!--
A great thing this morning is, I AM ALIVE----I AM HEALTHY_(I think!)--- Now, this never used to be something one would think about as one rises from the warm comfy bed--but----to-day it is!--
I HAVE FOOD IN THE FRIG AND FREEZER--I EVEN HAD TIME TO EAT BREAKFAST--- THERE IS NO WAR GOING ON HERE_(YET)_OUR HOUSE STILL STANDS__ (Has not washed into the ocean)-
THE BANK BOOK BALANCES---HIMSELF SEEMS HAPPY_--LOPEZ , the Chihuahua is listening to me--not chewing my hands-My Children are all OK--
So---I guess I am smiling--like that monkey with a new banana.-- The sky is not falling --so far! I can drop a "stress size"--
It really is mind boggling what we live thru these days isn't it?--As a kid, I never remember all the stuff going on-- Well, I do remember, when very young, a lot of rain falling and the house beside ours was flooded--water all around it, and I said to my Dad, "When this house caves in like that one" (pointing to the neighbours home)-"Can we get a new one?"--- somehow my Dad calmed my worries---- I do remember also sitting in front of a radio (There were no TV's then)--and hearing a big voice shouting over this radio and I knew he was a bad person ---It was Hitler---So, maybe our parents did live thru a lot of stressful events---
There were good memories also--happy events-- as there are to-day-- and moments such as family reunions-- keep us going-
I must take time to get to know all ---give out lotza hugs-- dance --be a little silly--All that keeps us strong!
Good morning,
ReplyDeleteAs always, I enjoyed your morning blog. Yes, I must keep an attitude of gratitude and look for my blessings each day and there are a lot of them. Life is stressful and confusing today but we must carry on. No doubt each generation has lived through hard and difficult times. I'll choose to look for the good stuff each day.
Hoping Lopez decides to be a good dog and stay that way. He's sure been a handful. I admire your dedication to that little terror.
Hoping you and Fred have a good day. Yes, be a little silly!
Hugs
Oh my goodness--How do these Chihuahuas survive eh?- I am learning to love the wee fellow but--- he chews EVERYTHING--cannot be given a bone as hit turns him into CUJO-- =--So much going on in the world eh--and not much we can do about it--Enjoy yer day-Lynda
DeleteYes, there DEFINITELY has to be some worry-free days. **SIGH** So many things going on in this ol’ world.
ReplyDeleteSounds like there’s lots on your grateful list! Sometimes we just have to do that – list all the things we’re grateful for! Makes that positivity switch flip on in the noggin. LOVE IT – dropping a stress size.
LOVE the family picture. LOVELY!
Here’s to a good day, happy Himself, calm Lopez, healthy Beau, healthy everyone.
Hugs
Barb
1crazydog
so nice to read yer comments-- always!-- Yes, I'm trying, like you, to keep life in perspective!-Lynda
DeleteYes, there is much to celebrate! Sure, there are things going on that we wish that were different. There is so much good stuff, though...so many friends, family, food, good times...music! Pets! (that behave) Birds! We have abilities we probably didn't have when we were younger (or that family members from long ago didn't have). So many things to feel good about. And when we focus on those good things...well, we get more of them.
ReplyDeleteAnd we may drop a dress size! I'd better not, though. Everyone is concerned that I am now too thin. ;-)
{{{{HUGS|}}}}
Hey --They said that about me too--when I lost so much weight-- but-- I feel so much better --well, yu know---Lynda
DeleteJust read your blog from yesterday about the crow, and had to comment on it, and then read your blog today and I am having some deep thoughts about my childhood. I really don't remember much - probably hearing about President Kennedy's asassination when I was sitting in my high school study hall class when the speaker came on.....stands out most in my mind. So yes, there were bad things happening then too. Today is a good day for me - did yoga this morning and am determined to finish decluttering my bathroom drawers! Wish me luck! hahaha!
ReplyDeleteso did yu get to declutter the bathroom drawers?--Lotza work eh?? Good to hear from yu Sandra-Lynda
DeleteYes, being grateful every day is lucky for us to be able to do it. But the news of the day still grabs a hold of me, too! Despite being grateful! I’d like to grab the wannabe leaders here, shut their traps for good, tired of the constant yapping at public rally’s, paid for by impotent men. Lol
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your day, counting your blessings.
I think I was in my 30's or early 40's when it dawned on me that WWII was my mother's Viet Nam... she would have been a teenager while her father went off to the South Pacific to serve in the SeaBees. I was a teenager when the husband I had not yet met was sent over to the jungles. Every generation has its challenges, and all of us get influenced by the stressors of ours.
ReplyDeleteKeep on counting those blessings, and I'll follow your lead!
Our world is messy right now but I am grateful for all the things that keep us safe and nurtured. It's getting rather chilly here in Minnesota and I'm not really ready for it!
ReplyDeleteGratitude is a good attitude...........life is difficult now, but so it was back when the folks were young........WWII. etc. We will get thru it...may not like it tho.
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