Life is what you make it!

 Good Morning--It is Tuesday, March 31st-----windy outside--wet--raining sorta--freezing rain predicted for this area-  not warm and "summer-y"--yet-----but---  I believe summer is getting closer in this Northern area--I hope!!----Positive thoughts--It has to be "SPRING" here soon--just has to be---- because  it will be APRIL to-morrow--  and April showers bring May flowers--and----that happens in "SPRING"---

So, how are "YOU"???   How is your day going??  Are you happy and you know it??---I hope so--"Hold down the fort-"--My Mom used to say that.---I know--It is easy to "hold the fort" when it is not attacked.--Now---

WISE WORDS

#1.-Resisting change has a steep price

#2.Do not end up where you think you do not belong--

#3. Life is what you make it.

                                            above-a very old family photo

                                                            Above-Fred and I

                                    a more recent picture--  We are all older --wiser--  larger

                                                with more Grand children

                                               --

and even more Grandchildren   (me on the far rt)         

So-- Everyday is a challenge right now-- but--- Everything worth having is worth working for-I know that----so, I hope--Earnest effort will lead to success--Find solutions to life's puzzles--which I hope will lead to success---life just goes on --and on--and-remember to face adversity with a smile--So much advice eh??---

Remember--There are 3 types of people--those with wishbones, those with funny bones, and those with back bones-----just look below, at what nature gives us!

Do not take life too seriously-

                        Good Morning---  It is sunny outside--and--it is Monday, March 30th--"The top of the morning to you all~"--Lopez, Sushi, and I, struggled to get out of bed----More and more, it seems every morning is a struggle to get those feet onto the floor--I have taken the daily 1003 pills-- then called the pharmacy , who wants the paper pill pack returned as some now are taken  in the evening , some  in the morning--and need to be ready for the following week-- so, instead of being delivered monthly now, they will be delivered weekly--

And the massive bed is being changed to-day, so I can hear the washer chugging away --seems like there is never a dull moment around here--Lopez has been out--funny--he checks the patio door after I put him in the yard---  looks to see if I am still watching him----

And, we have sunshine--and I think those very cold temperatures have come up-------------

"Blasts from the past"--below--  Allison, with Jacob, her son--somewhere in Ohio--

Below---  a view from our deck, when we lived on Dunlop Lake--

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

Words of wisdom--  help me thru the day--

#1.--Let go of the "what-ifs"--

#2.Nothing worth having can be purchased.

#3.Being totally alone, at times, can be very healthy.

                                    Below-- Fred, myself and my brother--one year younger

above--another family Christmas

It is a new day--with NO SNOW FALLING--To-day I hope I can understand better what makes people tick--live in the present, and take responsibility for my life, keep an open mind, and remember that the purpose of criticism is to help.-and most of all, 

do not take life too seriously--

Kinda a big mess--frustrating--

Good Morning--  It is March  the 29th--cold--daylight now--The wash machine has finished--  and I had a whole blog typed out and guess what?--The mouse  stopped working--had to be charged--and I lost the blog--

So, anyway, I am here--will get a blog out to you all shortly-- i hope that you are  happy--Imagine great things--Not too many great things are happening here--but--I am trying to have the faith--that eventually things might workout--

Below--=Son#1 and Son#2

Below--Grandchildren--Sophia, Ava, Jacob and Emma-3 of these children are now in University

Below--  Fred and I

Below--Fred and Hannah

So, what hasn't worked out, is that memory test--It needs to be repeated--  Now that I am back on the Synthroid to bring up the Thyroid--  if I could redo that test, it might even give me a pass--How could I have not done well--Correcting a thyroid  level takes time--This Dr does not  seem to see that--The other alternative is to move back to Lakefield  and get another Doctor---=-  seems so hard ---  I just want  to drive my car--never ever had an accident--so frustrating-----

So, I must get ready--Ethan , son#4's son will drive me to the grocery store-

Beginning to-morrow--Hopefully I can get this blog out a tad earlier---Hopefully this driving problem will  get better--

Words I wish I wrote--

#1.In every enterprise, consider where you will turn out--

#2. Remain calm

#3.When the going gets tough--the tough get going--

I shall hope to read your comments--and iI hope that you have some advice to share with me--

Lord love a Duck!!

 

 

Should I face the music??

                                            Happy--- Grandchildren----"Don't worry--Be Happy--"
 Well, everyday--There are changes----and as one ages--even more  changes---and, it seems one must just figure it all out--But--just look at the above picture--  children--very happy--not a care in their world--and here I am, all worried--trying to figure out my purpose in life--  trying to figure out a place to live--with PEOPLE close by--

So, I am considering a big move--Crazy eh??--  a more inclusive place to live-- a building with  meals provided--- transportation provided to  stores etc---  more costly of course--but, I would not be as lonely as I am here--no memory test to have to do , to keep my car--probably would get rid of the vehicle--It is something to consider--and---  as I am already "over that hill"--I certainly will never be any younger--so---- maybe it is time to move to a place with meals provided--trips that would take me places--(I would not need a car)----This fantom place does exist--at a price--- and it might take all the pressure off me having to visit the doctor here who insists I conform and do stuff he tells me--  You see, I will never be any younger--  but --I just might get more enjoyment out of living in a Seniors centre where senior citizens are respected-- catered to a bit --(at a cost)--no more memory tests---  

What do you think??--It means another move , but--I think --I hope--it would be the final move---- What do you all think?-- I will never be any younger-- but--I WILL get older-----

                                            and of course, Lopez will come with me---

So, what do you all think???

I AM BACK___ WITH GOOD NEWS__

                            my new glasses--which i do not have yet--but--they are ordered--It is Friday, March 27th--- and do I have news for you--I can get my Drivers Licence back-- Holy Cow!!! I am so excited--  I have to call the licence place , and book the appointment--My Dr finally agreed that I have passed all the "pre-lims-"- my vision test--etc--and they FINALLY agreed that I am ready to go--  Boy oh boy--When one is over 80, one is certainly put thru the hoops up here in Canada ,--The best part is however, I can get that Drivers Licence back -I passed the memory thing also---  

So, I just had to let you all know that life IS returning to normal----  and I shall return in a bit--Would you believe that the wash is NOT IN YET--I hAd to tell you all tne good news first--So--I shall return---so excited--  Give me a few moments --Lynda

 

BE THE PERSON YOUR DOG THINKS YOU ARE-

                                                    Good Morning--It is Wednesday, March 25th---

I am late posting--mainly because of yesterday--my  trip to Sudbury with Son #1--where I saw the Eye specialist who said my eyesight was perfect--  in fact told me I did not need glasses--That was after quite a bit of testing----but--  I like my glasses--like the tint on them which protects my eyes from the sun--so, of course I ordered new frames--with new lenses--which will take a few weeks to come in .---and to-morrow, I am supposed to see -my new Dr., --(who seems to be kind of making  my life difficult right now)--so---  I guess I have to just jump a few more hoops----memory tests etc--which are thrown at one, as one ages--That reminds me---

Words I wish I had written--#1. Beat failure with courage.

                                               #2, There is always a way.

                                               #3.See problems as teachers and opportunities for growth.

But---  I really want to yell and scream-"I CAN"---Ignoring facts does not change facts- There is always a way-----and everybody could be wrong about what is right for you--

                                        Life goes on--and somehow, we adapt--

                                     Blasts from the Past-below--

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

Below--a very old family picture

Fred with Ava , Phil's daughter, now in University

one Christmas long ago

So, remember how short time is, but, remember to live--that there is always a light at the end of the tunnel--and mistakes are opportunities to learn--and sometimes help comes from the strangest source--

Never put off saying, "I love you!"

It is good to be back--I hope your day is fabulous!

 

My wish for you..

To-day son#1 is driving me to Sudbury-- to see an  eye specialist-so,  I am up late here, typing you all a message-- why I am not on here --till the evening----- This eye Doctor is supposed to send my eye results to my own Doctor in Elliot Lake. Hopefully then, hopefully he  should  see that my eye sight is okay and not revoke my Drivers licence. Lordy Be!!-----Life is certainly difficult once one gets"older than old"! - 

                                  Wise thoughts--that I am thinking--(LOL)                                         

#1. Some reasons are hard to understand.

#2.Put your mind in gear before you put your tongue in action

#3.Never hate the truth--

#4- It doesn't hurt to be optimistic

  Blasts from the Past--Below--Grandchildren from 2 families

                                        son #2  with Fred below

Fred with Son#4's 2 children

Below--Blueberies from the wilds of Northern Canada

So---Ethan (Son#4's son)- Son#2, and  his daughter, Hannah, and Fred and I --wish you all a good day--and I shall return to-morrow--Get out there and enjoy the day-

-Remember, Freedom is in the mind--Choose happiness--Own each day, and show up for life!

 

Son#2 not on that flight--

No Blog this AM--  Sun#2 , and his wife, were not on that flight this AM that crashed--He spoke always of not liking to fly into that airport--always said it was too busy--Lynda------So sorry this happened-- the poor pilots--  very fortunate there was no fire-Lynda

Appreciate Your Blessings

 Good Morning-- To-day is Sunday, March the 22nd---AND THERE IS NO SNOW FALLING----so far, anyway-----HOLY COW EH?

                    Yes, just pause for a moment and really appreciate all the good in your life.

Wise Words-----#1.Avoid sarcasm

                           #2.Believe the best of everybody

                        #3. You do not have to slow down just because you get older

            
                ABOVE--Emma  -now in her 2nd year of University --with Charley--(cousins)

                                   and--above is Charley with her Mom

                                                    And--Fred--- My other half--above and below-

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                                        Below----me--with Charley -Son#1's daughter

Fred with Son#2, the Pilot

I hope your day is going well-- Yesterday, Son#1  came into town and drove me out to his house for supper--We had a delicious hot dog plus left over Chinese Food--drove back here in a snow storm--It helps so very much, to get out and be with family, when you live alone--I appreciated the invite so much! --Also , my Grandson, Ethan,  picked me up at the grocery store in the morning and drove me home here---groceries and all---That was such a pleasant surprise!--He said he would be here  this  AM., to shovel the driveway--so, it seems everyone is helping "Gramma"--

I must tell you also that the money spent on the piano , has made that piano sound like Heaven--

So, I hope this morning, you will keep quality in your life to-day--If you live fearing death, then you do not live---Remember --Busy people have more fun-- and if at first you don't succeed, you are about average.

                                            Get out there and enjoy the day!

Believe in yourself-

To-Day is Saturday,  March 21st--7-20am--a bit daylight----Sushi, Lopez, and I, are up--The wash is now in the dryer--chugging away--Lopez will have to go out soon-- I have taken my 110 pills--(Well, it seems that way--hard to swallow them without choking)---

So, are you happy  this AM?--Try to enjoy the life we are given--you know, as we age, we must get wiser--I hope!

Yesterday, Frances, the piano tuner,  was here - He worked on restoring the piano---  He put a new water system on it--somehow reattached all the piano keys which had become loose, I guess from all the moves-- It sounds so lovely now--like new -really! 

Now I must begin to practice daily--I will have to find a piano teacher--then the time to practice--I really am excited to get back to playing!

Above -another family picture-must've been a Birthday celebration

The beach at Elliot Lake--where we enjoyed sunning , and swimming, in the summer

Ethan and Ava 2 Grandchildren

I hope that you have a good day--Sometimes one must remind ourselves that we  should enjoy each day--It would be nice to see some green grass around here, but, one day--one day, the snow will melt-- and it will be summer--I hope!

\Here are some wise words---that  might be good to think about--

        #1.Time avenges all wrongs

#2.Think big thoughts

                                                      #3 Live with grace and intelligence, bravery and mercy

I hope your day is great--Dream big, Help others as they help you---and visualize better days ahead--

Remember, most of the things you worry about never happen--

Just an added thought below--reminding us to believe in our convictions--

Survive now_Cry Later---

a busy morning  
Good Morning--It is Friday----March 20th--Frances, the Piano tuner is coming this afternoon--Remember him?? The poor piano did not like  the move--Pianos do not enjoy being moved--  so-it desperately needs a tuning--He said he will be in this area this afternoon, so will come to tune it.--This morning, Dave is picking me up--for breakfast--AND--- GUESS WHAT?---There is more snow outside---  LORDY BE!  AND IT WAS ALL CLEANED UP LAST NIGHT_(_My snow boys were here)--and now there is more--looks like about 6 more inches--to fall on  what seems like tons and tons of deep snow--

            Man oh man---  We certainly need SPRING in this area-----More shovelling to do--

I shall return--I must move the clothes --the dryer is waiting--Also, the heat needs to be turned up---still winter outside--"Never give up, for sure"-- Also, Son# 2 is winging his way back to Canada from Britain--Pilots  get up early--He has already called--He said this morning to me---"Wake-y Wake-y Mom--Rise and Shine"-----Time means nothing to Pilots-

Wise Words I wish I'd Written--  

#1Dream big

                                  #2.Don't be Afraid to ask for help

                                                                #3. Love begins in the eyes , then quickly goes to the heart, and only sometimes ends up in the brain

And my most favourite part--Blasts from the Part

Fred---loving the newspaper

Below--Fred's Dad, in Lucea, Jamaica

Me--never dreaming I would out-live Fred

Son #2 --the Pilot with Hannah his daughter
So, Dave just called-- will not be coming early--maybe even 12 noon--as the plows have not been around and the snow is deep--Lordy Be! We do need Spring!

So I must get on with the day--Remember to be  kind  to all to-day--Even the darkest cloud has a silver lining--so hang in there!b