Memories are made of this--

                                        Good morning to you all--  quite cold here this AM--

I just walked Lopez  (him in his sweater)-I was trying to get out there before all the dog walkers--As in Lakefield, everyone has a dog--which is a great excuse to get out there walking--We met large dogs and a couple of tiny ones--all seniors who are out there with them!

So, as the lady above says, I do know a few things  about most things--but nothing about other stuff , but, I do know one thing about most things--I guess this is how it is at my age eh?--My Mom used to know everything about most things--I used to trust her judgement--although, sometimes I didn't agree with  her with everything she told me to do-and stuff I wasn't allowed to do--I trusted my Dad-and I did whatever he agreed It was alright to do whatever----I knew Dad would let me get away with a lot--As Mom used to say 

"You have your Dad wrapped around your little finger"-----I knew Mom really didn't like that!-----Kids know  who is on their side don't they?

        There is my Dad on the far left, holding my sister__I am standing behind my Mom--

                                                So, how did I ever get into all of that?--

Doncha jess wish you could meet your Mom and Dad --like--to-day?----that you could thank them for everything they did for you--apologize to them for some stuff also--I realize to-day, that they deservc a medal, for raising  me--for standing me up to face the world---

So, how on earth did I get into all of that?--I guess I have always wished to go back in time--to meet all the people who came before me--altho---  sometimes  I am told that I am like my Mother--????!!!!!!

I just dunno------

So, it is Son #4's  Birthday to-day--He was a boy who was never planned-- but, the best thing that ever happened to our family. Did any of you have one of those children??-- He had an imaginary friend , called "Buck"-- He would phone "Buck" (who was really his older brother's friends)- and he would chat away to them for hours-                                   

                                                          Make to-day the best day ever--

and, remember, to-day, to stay strong--

 

Awesome things might happen-

 Good morning--  just up here ---  cool-ish outside-- I had to run down and get that firebox going , early this am--it is very nice in here now!--So Lopez and I are down here-- Lopez on the sofa-- 

I was SO SO tired last night--It had been a busy day--went for groceries --  did a wash-- a few people (friends) dropped in to say hello--and, I drove the garbage out to the dumpsters at Dunlop , where we used to live--AND, went out to visit Son#1 and his daughter last evening--watched some television with him and his daughter, and drove back and dropped into bed, completely exhausted--

AND--  of course, I miss my "Himself--very much! When does one just accept a "death"?--I wish there was some way that he could let me know that he is fine--maybe even better than ever--????--a sign--a clue--????  Does that ever happen or does it just happen in books?

                                            AND, SOMEONE I KNOW IS IN HEAVEN------

                                                    I do miss him VERY MUCH-----

Here he is with Son #4

So, I shall carry on here ----One cannot change things-One must face each day , the way the "good Lord has planned--I guess!  I do know one thing however--  Our daughter is going to see Theresa  Caputo, in November-Do you think she can  Tell our daughter anything about  my husband?--Do you believe in her?--I certainly would love to know--Have any of you contacted Theresa?---Interesting isn't it?---

So, so much to think about--  "Fairy Dust""--  "Life and Death"--"The good Lord"---:==Hmmmmmmm!

Meanwhile, it is a new day--AND--HERE WE ARE --A PART OF IT"--So, I best get on witH it--the sheets are in the washer--Lopez is waiting to get out-- Oh--Did I tell you that I got my hair done--AT MY OLD HAIR DRESSER?_- and I now look like I used to--???__  There ios nothing in this world as good asd your same Hairdresser--

So--Get on with yer day-- If you see my Fred wandering around anywhere, please tell him I need to see him----I need to know that he is still hanging around!

LOOK FOR THE HELPERS ---They are always around us!

Good morning to you all--  raining here--but I think it is sorta stopping-- 

Lopez and I have not been out yet--

So----How are you??--

a new day---and "we" are a part of it-

OMG! --I just killed a black ugly looking spider -maybe that is why it is raining-- LOLOL--

So last evening, I went out to see Son#1  and family--and I took some family pictures out to him--There is no way that I can keep--and hang, so , many photo in this tiny house--AND-- I HAVE GOOD NEWS =

MY THYROID TEST IS PERFECTLY NORMAL__after a year of it not being that way-

-I am pretty happy about that.

So, I shall ask you again-- 

HOW ARE YOU THIS AM?

So, I am keeping my tiny little dishwasher--  You see, yesterday, I was going to send this wee small washer back--get a larger one that is built in--  but I sorta like this wee thing--You see, it is on wheels, and yu just push it up to the sink--connect it to the tap in the sink--and when yu are done washing the dishes, you wheel it away--It is kinda cute!---seems to work--  and I only turn it on  every couple of days--

I have been told to send this one back and get one that is permanently connected under the counter--but--  I kinda like my wee tiny one--I only use it every 2-3 days --

So I see the rain has stopped--I must get Lopez out ---

Remember to look for the "helpers" ---=We just need to ask--and--THEY WILL APPEAR--=HELP US DO WHATEVER-WE WANT---

LOOK FOR THOSE HELPERS!

                

 

"Don't Be Weird"

                I am trying to  use a larger  type of font here------dunno if it will show or not--I was up early here, stocking the fire--(LOL--well not really but  keeping it going--)--made the bed--fed the cat--and dog--walked Lopez --bagged his "poop"---- vacuumed--and I tried to sort out some pictures of the kids when they were young--For some reason they never claimed them--so , I guess its up to me , to drive the pictures over to their houses--perhaps leave them on their front porches--I just have too many pictures from the crawl space here--and not enough wall space-

I am going to visit a place that makes meals for seniors--frozen meals--It would eliminate me eating in a restaurant every evening-and may be a tad cheaper also---I just might give them a try--Being a "senior" is hard----kinda lonely also--and to add to all the  difficulties, is my stupid "thyroid" thing--although it seems to be quite normal now-if it stays that way--I go back to my Dr., on the 24th--

"AGING is really "YOU NEVER KNOW" --TIME OF LIFE"--one day, you wake up and feel like you are 3 yrs past you Expiration Date----another day you wake up  and feel 35 and full of energy---and happy --you woke up----- confusing  isn't it??

                                    Anyway, it IS a new day here--and we will cope--

            It Is a new day--The sun is shining here-- and here we are--a   part of this day--So--Get out there--  and lets face the music---- Oh-----

I doesn't get easier--You get stronger!

 I hope I get stronger--I sure am trying-- --The 2 dogs that were visiting have gone back to their home--Son#3 and wife, were here about 1 AM, after settling their 2 daughters at  different Universities--_--So Lopez and I are alone--well, ----Sushi is upstairs---AND---- WE HAVE RAIN FALLING__off and on--It's overcast ----supposed to be a wet day--which means I might even get a much needed  nap in--

So--in case you were wondering---The Birthday book--and the Address Book-are still lost---Yes I am tired of the whole loss of both and it has upset me terribly-- I finally bought a new Birthday Book-- and a new Address book-- now that I have replaced both books, the old ones (which I liked a lot better) will show up---There are still a few boxes , unpacked, in the crawl space-

-School is back in, here now--first day back is to-day--Remember those days--how nervous you were to be with a new teacher--??-and of course the new outfits that were worn on that first day back, was exciting--

        I don't know about you, but I am happy those days are over with--onward here to   other things--

We CAN dance around the living room--We are finally alone--It's been a long summer--Time for "US"--  

                                                    Well, a few "blasts from the past" here--

                                                                Grand kids-- all dressed up--

                                                    Sophia with her new baby brother

            Son #2 with Gerrard, his dog, and Lopez , my dog---  must've been before we moved--

                                and a beautiful beach--obviously taken by Himself------somewhere--

-----------so, time to get the vacuum out--  get rid of the kitty litter in our bedroom--always lots to do--oh a "grief counsellor" called yesterday and booked an appointment   ("ME") with her ----in a couple weeks--

So-"KEEP YOUR CHIN UP" --as Dad used to tell me everyday-----You are a strong person---  You just have to remember that!--Don't let the "crazies get you down"-----

"One Long Distance Hug--"

 I have met so many wonderful people since I moved here--People I have never known will come up to me and say, "Moving back to Elliot is such a smart move on your part"----and, "Your husband saved my life three times"---and, "I am so proud of you to move back here !"--Most of these people , I do not know, but they do seem so happy that I returned here--

There are moments , that I wonder why on earth I did another move--to here--2 moves in a few months---well, it seems kinda crazy --and I sometimes think I will always live in a huge mess--no pictures on the walls -- furniture all over the place--like, that portable dishwasher pulled out into the front hall--

 Was I crazy to think I could do this??------Lord love a Duck! --Will I ever, ever be settled??--I must be crazy moving into a wee tiny little house--

                                    YES-----  My body really does think my mind is an idiot!

BUT----Here I am--- with Son#3's --2 dogs--and my bad dog-"-3 dogs-"--  which makes  my body really think my mind has lost it!-----

  Son#3 will return to-nite--(I hope)---

Since I firmly believe that I never will ever, get to a store again----I ordered new stretchy pants from Amazon,  and they were delivered yesterday so , that made me feel better -( God bless Amazon who sent these lovely new stretch pants right to the front door--)

This AM I had to be at the clinic Lab--Blood Work--for my thyroid which has been out of whack since Fred died-I stopped to fill up the car with gas before heading home here--I have "HOPE"---  Son#3's dogs will return to their home to-day--Life should return to a sorta normal soon--

                                                    So, I hope that you all never ever give up--

                    Life does return to normal eventually, and the strength in me might one day,  return----I know--An idea here----I shall send you all a big hug--It might help to keep you feeling strong! --You think??

Faith, Trust and Fairy Dust---

 Good Morning-- It seems cold outside--jacket weather--I have to get the dogs out--right now they are all following me everywhere I walk in here. Already Phil's 2 dogs have sort of had their breakfast and been out____

I did not sleep very well last night-- Every time I move, I lose stuff--like my address book --AND--my Birthday book--- Dad gave me that book when I was 8 yrs old-- I know it is here --somewhere, as I do remember shoving it into a drawer someplace ---Last night I couldn't sleep as I was searching for it, all night.---  opening drawers in every room--Don't you just hate losing something ?---I did order a new address book, online, from Amazon, but it would be nice to find my  old address book--seems like it is gone--sob sob! --I am never , ever , going to move again!

Speaking of "Amazon"---  Isn't it amazing that you can be lying in bed, and shopping at Amazon, and it is delivered the next morning?--  -Amazon is just too convenient isn't it?--

To-morrow I must be at the blood Lab, before 7am-- Thyroid-- It was all out of whack, with the big move--Hopefully it will be back to normal this time!

               

 Son#2 with Son#3 and his wife, with their daughter, en route to her University---somehow they met up----Eventually they will return here, to pick up their dogs--Apollo and  Lola---

                        Soon all these kids will return to school--sad --  --Educating children is expensive--but--necessary--  Himself and I were so proud to attend each  of their graduations--

                        Isn't it so true  that we have our children with us for such a short time?

From the time they are born, until they graduate  from some educational place, and find a real job, and then move out, passes so quickly--like a minute---Cherish those 60 seconds-- It goes so quickly--

So, get off of here--  Enjoy your day-----  Be kind to people-- Try to find stuff you have misplaced--Today only comes once--

                All you need is FAITH, TRUST, --and a bit of FAIRY DUST,  of course!