Monday, February 16, 2026

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!-----

















 

19 comments:

  1. Definitely hard to make the brain let go of those
    "What if's" -especially when trying to declutter and get rid of things! Our brains seem to be wired to say what if I need that some day - or what if I forget something or maybe if I had done something thoughts keep creeping into our hearts and brains! Maybe our mantra should be "Let Go, Let God"!

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    1. Sandra-I like that--let Go-=-=let god!!

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  2. Well, I hit the wrong key and my comment disappeared.

    Good morning, sis.

    Weather is great here; how is yours? Hope you didn't get more snow.

    I'm about to leave to take 'Becca for another surgery...they found more kidney stones.

    It's Presidents' Day here. I think I'll mostly 'chill.'

    Back a couple times and tonight to see if you added anything or replied to one of us. Have a happy day, Lynda...think of the good stuff. {{{HUGS}}} Love, Maggie

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    1. Hi Maggie-- Here it is Family DAy-- and I am sorry that Becca needs more surgery--is it her diet??-- Mild here finally!!--- no snow falling--in fact te snow is melting--YEAH Lynda

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  3. the what if's can really pull a person down
    we have some rain or snow in the forecast Arizona needs it so bed I will deal with the mud
    Quote for the day
    It's always too early to
    Norman Vincent Peale

    have a great day

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    1. Hello to yu in Arizona --- Your Quotes are interesting-- Lynda

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  4. Hi Lynda
    What a great message...let go of the what ifs
    My goal is let go and let God. I really only control me, my attitudes and responses.
    Desperately trying to let go of disappointments from hospital caregivers as my himself is still.in hospital with pneumonia and brain bleed. 3rd week begins today.
    God is in charge, not me. Trying to stay strong.
    Sunny. Warmer in St.Louis. are least for this week. Loving it when I can get outside which is limited.
    Have a great day with laughter sprinkled in.
    Marge/ St.Louis

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    1. Marge, sorry to hear that the caregivers are not providing the service that Ed needs. Best attitude is definitely, "Let go, let God". I try to practice that attitude. My prayers continue for the two of you. God Bless.
      Maureen from California

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    2. Thanks for the encouragement🙏🏼 Much love to you 🌷Carol in FL

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    3. Oh Marge--He is still in hospital-- Not good eh??--I hope he trecovers soon-- prayers for yu both--Lynda

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    4. Marge,I am Praying for you and Ed.I like the let go and let God.It's something I try to do too.

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    5. Marge, praying for you! Is he awake and alert? Or unconscious? At least he's still alive, and made it 3 weeks already!

      Marti

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  5. It's Kathy. I'm so glad you bought yourself those roses, and they are very beautiful. We do deserve to have special things and I'm sure if himself is happy that you have them. For the first time in a very long time my husband took me out for lunch on Valentine's day! It's been years since he's gotten me flowers and I do kind of miss that. But he's a good person and does lots of little things for me all the time. I appreciate that! I hope you have a good day today and Happy Family's Day!

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    1. Mine used to just ask what I wanted for VD Day. He was like that. We went out to eat, typically, and he got me chocolates, perhaps flowers, too, I don't recall.

      Marti

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  6. Me again! I guess you hadn't finished your blog when I first replied. I just wanted to tell you that I think it's great that you bought yourself roses from Fred for Valentine's Day. I would do that, but for some reason, both of my cats try to eat the fresh flowers whenever I have had them.....and I can't seem to find a place high enough that they can't get to them. At any rate, my hubby and I always used to share a bottle of champagne to celebrate the day - so this year I bought myself a bottle and toasted to the great love we shared together for 50+ years! My cats weren't interested in the champagne! hahaha!

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    1. And hooray for you, too! When our partners are gone, WE have to be the gift givers on VD Day! And why not? We have to love ourselves and be in love with ourselves, after all.

      Marti

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  7. I am so, SO proud of you for getting roses for yourself, because YOU DESERVE IT! :) And, just because! Anytime, really! Hooray!!!!

    Marti

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  8. ❤️ your roses 🌷🌷 Carol in FL

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  9. I love that you got yourself flowers for Valentine's Day, in memory of how Fred would have helped celebrate it. Hope it was a happy day.

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