Sunday, October 25, 2026

SLOW DOWN-Just Breathe

        Good Morning--above---a picture of Lopez on my leather chair--He thinks it is his--and the sad part is, it sorta has become "his"-------

To-day is Sunday, October 25th---and it is just daylight here  now--just after 8am--- looks so pretty outside-Of course, we are up--well, not Sushi ----The washing is done--must be folded, and put away--

I must tell you that I  attended a "Grief Session" at a Lodge, north of here--and the whole day  was amazing--  about 50 women attended--  We stayed for lunch--had a yoga session--went on a memory walk thru the forest--and returned  back to "Elliot Lake" after 4pm--Tim had come to take Lopez out  in town here--and, yes, that day really helped me to relax and get on with my day  -live without a partner-to slow down--and carry on-----alone--- with my new life  -in my tiny home  -       

                                

                                So-Words I wish I had written----

                        #1.Do not be a mouse or the cat will eat you.

                        #2.Life is 10 pet cent what happens to you and 90 per                                     cent how you react to it.

                        #3.Fear plays a big part in our lives.

                        #4.Don't do anything that conflicts with common sense.

                                        Blasts from the Past--



            6 Grandchildren having tea in  the garden--long ago--above

                                Ava-Andie--with Emma-cousins-

                    Above----and-there they are--again!

                and again-- with Jacob and Sophia--their cousins

and here are their parents--many moons ago -Son#2 holding Timmy

                Life passes so quickly--grab each day and live it, to it's fullest--Your children are your best life--Tell them you love  them         to the moon and back---Remember your pets---walk them--talk to them---make their day special---Love snd work are two of the most important ingredients of a happy life.--

                            Oh-and big huge hugs to you all!
























 








at

20 comments:

  1. livinhealthy9October 25, 2026 at 9:50 AM

    Good Morning!
    Sounds like you had a nice day yesterday, connecting with others and doing relaxing and enjoyable activities. Yoga and a nature walk sounds lovely.

    Hubby and I traveled to my Mom's for the day yesterday. She lives in Bellefontaine Ohio, which is a 2 hour to 2 1/2 hour trip depending on traffic, one way. My brother and his spouse, joined us too. My sister was supposed to come, but she was called into work unexpectedly. She is an RN.
    We had a nice lunch and visit together. But, that 4 1/2 -5 hour round trip, wears me out. Way too much sitting. But, it was nice to see my family.

    Loved your words or wisdom today. There were some good ones there.
    Your family pictures were awesome as always. Lopez looks like he has claimed that chair for sure. The one of your children as children is a good one too. They were all good!

    Have a sunny Sunday Lynda!
    Hugs,
    Jackie

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. AnonymousOctober 25, 2026 at 2:11 PM

      Jackie--It is Fred's Birthday to-day--wud've been 97 yrs young--I do miss him 100 times a day--He was my rock--and I never realized it till he died--I remember when we first met he told me he was going to marry me--Of course I never believed him--It was yrs later thAt we did get married--The kids all remind me of him---a lot--They keep repeating things he said and it makes me laugh--Can yu tell that I miss him--so much??--Lynda

      Delete
    2. AnonymousOctober 25, 2026 at 2:12 PM

      so nice that yu went to your Moms--She must appreciate that--Lynda

      Delete
    3. AnonymousOctober 25, 2026 at 2:28 PM

      lovely mild day here to-day-Lynda

      Delete
  2. AnonymousOctober 25, 2026 at 10:33 AM

    Good morning Lynda, I hope joining the Grief Group and the subsequent walk, felt healing to you. Maybe the yoga helped you to relax. That's a beautiful photo of the sunrise from your backyard. Will you be having breakfast with Dave today? I do hope you have an enjoyable day.
    Maureen from California

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. AnonymousOctober 25, 2026 at 2:13 PM

      Yers. Maureen I met Dave and we had breakfast/lunch--We stayed till 12-30pm--Lynda

      Delete
    2. AnonymousOctober 25, 2026 at 2:15 PM

      How did your day go?--no quote--(I look for that--LOL)Lynda

      Delete
  3. LOAGrandmaOctober 25, 2026 at 11:04 AM

    Good morning, sis!

    The blasts are wonderful! Love those kids. The older photo is great, too. Timmy still a babe in arms.

    it's supposed to rain, a bit this morning and for the next 3 or 4 days. I really need to get my garbage and recyclables out to the bins. I am picking up a walmart order in a couple hours, too. That way I can stay in during the rain.

    Love the words...yes, life is how we react to the contrast (the part of things we don't want), and to counter fear we need to trust...trust that if we follow our guidance (trust out intuition to guide us), all will turn out fine.

    I'd better get going...at least I'm dressed already, no longer just typing this in my robe! ;-) I'll be back to check comments later as always. I may even add some words. {{{HUGS}}} Love, Maggie

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. AnonymousOctober 25, 2026 at 2:16 PM

      Yrs Maggie--Do add some words-- I wud love that--And I saw that yu were dressed--LOLOL--anyway--Hugs to yu--Lynda

      Delete
  4. paceka1October 25, 2026 at 12:09 PM

    It's Kathy. I'm glad you enjoyed the day with the grief group. Sounds like a really great day that helped you find some peace. Love the picture of little Lopez. My Daisy is usually sleeping in the bathroom when I shut down my computer and go into the bedroom to put on my pj's. She will get up and get into MY chair before I come out. She does this every night. If I sit in the other chair, she will shortly leave my chair and lay on the fireplace - her way of saying she's ready to settle in for the evening. Dogs have their own way of things, that's for sure! Have a great day.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. AnonymousOctober 25, 2026 at 2:18 PM

      Kathy--Yes -Dogs have their own way--LOLOL--so cute that she steals your chair--That is what Lopez does--Hope yer day went well--Lynda

      Delete
  5. BarbOctober 25, 2026 at 12:34 PM

    So happy that you had a good session @ the Lodge. You are really making Fred proud with all you are doing for yourself to make life what you need and want. hugs and blesings

    barb
    1cd

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. AnonymousOctober 25, 2026 at 2:20 PM

      Barb--I miss Fred so so much! -I never knew that he was my "rock"--knew everything --I just used to muddle thru--He did so much better than I---Can yu tell that I miss him like crazy??--Lynda

      Delete
    2. AnonymousOctober 25, 2026 at 2:21 PM

      a nice mild day here to-day--Lynda

      Delete
  6. AnonymousOctober 25, 2026 at 12:39 PM

    RD in AZ here 10/25/2026
    I am so glad that you went to the grief group it is good for us to be with people dealing with the same thing It can show us different ways that others deal with the same things
    love the photo of the kids when they were young
    all the photos are good I do know that Lopez has claimed his spot and will defend and protect it
    wise words for today thank you
    quote for today
    A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.
    William Arthur Ward
    have a very Blessed day
    thank you for just being the amazing lady that you are
    sending long distant hugs

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. AnonymousOctober 25, 2026 at 2:24 PM

      awwwww thank yu for the kind words--and yes--that grief day does help one get thru all this--I did appreciate it!-lovely quote also--Thank yu--a smile does go along way--Lynda

      Delete
    2. AnonymousOctober 25, 2026 at 2:24 PM

      lovely day here-- today--Lynda

      Delete
  7. AnonymousOctober 25, 2026 at 1:51 PM

    Happy Sunday, Lynda! It is sunny and 68 in Ohio. A beautiful day. My son and his family are coming tomorrow. We will get to see our grands. They come once a month as they live a couple hours away and work a lot. We are super excited and always plan fun things. Your day at the Lodge sounds like it was a much needed day with other women to connect with. How nice! Sweet Lopez in your/his chair. LOL. He is pateintly waiting for his leash to get off. My yorkies always wait inside the door to get theirs off. Hope your day is going great! Big hugs!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. AnonymousOctober 25, 2026 at 2:27 PM

      Yes I take off his leash as he just might get it stuck somewhere--Tim was so good to walk him yesterday when I was up at that Lodge--Enjoy your Grandchildren--They will always remember you--I still remember my Mom and Dad a lot--miss them--Lynda

      Delete
    2. AnonymousOctober 25, 2026 at 2:28 PM

      lovely day here to-day also--Lynda

      Delete

First of all, you need to enable 3rd Party cookies. That will help fix your Whoops errors. So if you're on Firefox, turn off your Enhanced Tracking Protection. Near Comment, Click where it says Google Account and an arrow, you see the three ways to comment: Select profile... A) use your Google account, so that there is a profile picture next to your comment OR B) use your name line and then put in your User name, whatever name you want people to know you by, the second line for a website is optional OR C) be ANONYMOUS. When you have finished typing your comment, please copy it into your clipboard (your computer memory), in case there is a problem. Then you can paste it in again if necessary. Some comments disappear. Click the Publish button when you are done, you may see a box that says, I am not a robot ----Click there--then click -Publish. Do not check the Notify me button, unless you want contacted by email whenever anyone leaves a comment on this blog. Come back again soon, to see if there are any replies to your comment, and to join again in the discussion. If you do not see the comments, you need to click the title of the blog, to separate that blog from the main page or click Comments at the bottom of the blog, either way. It's okay if you double post, the extra ones will be removed soon if they are exactly the same as one before. Thank you!

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)