EXPRESSIONS

We all express who we really are in different ways.

I find it easier to express myself on my blog than when I am speaking to others.

We express ourselves in our creativity, our music, our story telling, the gardens we grow, in the kind deeds we do for others, cooking or baking, giving gifts of our time and presence, their skill at work or at home. our love for animals and our compassion for those in need, our abilities and are desire to keep learning,  by entertaining  or being a good listener.

How do you feel you express yourself so that people know who you really are?

We are waiting for dad's results.  He cannot sign in to E Health.

It is good that Kenny will be with his family now.

Rick is going to have the test on his heart on Oct. 13.

Dad has a final appointment with the eye surgeon today

The colon test is at the end of October.

I have to try and find the time and the dates.

 

FREEDOM

Do we appreciate the freedom we have?

It was just a few months ago we did not have the freedom to travel even to Carol and Panteli's house.  I am so thankful we can do that now.

Ken will be set free today to go and be at Tyler's and Aslinn's wedding.   The time and transportation has been set.

I was thinking how wonderful that we have the freedom to choose to love and married the person we fall in love with.

We are so fortunate to live in a country that has given us many freedom's.

Today I am free to walk in the park with Spenser and to speak to the people I meet.  Later I will be free to go to the store wearing a mask and not getting too close to others.

We are so fortunate to have medical coverage that pays  for doctor's visits and blood tests.

We will be anxious to find out the results.  Dad had stomach problems when he visited and this is upsetting to him.  

Our health has a lot to do with us being able to enjoy our freedoms.  

One reason I am a Christian is Jesus came to set us free from guilt and sorrow and fear!

He shed light to illuminate the darkness of doubt that makes us captive to these anxieties.

Forgiveness is a powerful emotion that keeps our love alive.

 

BROKEN

                                                       A broken door on the book nook at the park

                                                         Dad will come back and fix it another day.  

Dad slept in which was good for the blood fasting test.  He couldn't get on the program to make a appointment on line.  I went over to see if there was a long line up and then called him to come over.  Of course people who had appointments went in ahead of him.  He waited 20 minutes which was not too bad.

I hope we learn something from the results.  Dad's chest feels tight and he had a bad coughing spell in the night.

We are going over to M and M's to pick out some meals.

Tonight we do not have to cook we are invited over to Carol and Panteli's.  Good

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A BIGHT AND HAPPY FUTURE FOR ALL.

 Feeling sad that we will not be attending Tyler's wedding.  How do you spell his girlfriend's name?

I wonder how we can send a telegram?

I remember the day Ken you told us you would not be returning home.  I sat by the phone in shock.  I had not expected this to happen.  We were happy that you had found some one to love and share your life with.  We were very sad not to be there at your wedding.

It was exciting news as each child was born and we have been blessed to have them visit  us.

We have always been proud of our children and I am sure Ken you are too.

Nothing has made us happier than becoming grand parents.  We have tried our best to get to know each one and appreciate their loving qualities. Yes we have the best grand kids! 

We felt your broken heart and sadness when your marriage ended.  Life does not always work out.

We were so happy when you and Melina found each other and more children arrived .

We believe that there will be a bright and happy future ahead for you  all.    

Family means the world to us.  I pray for you all.

Waiting to hear from Rick.

Waiting to hear how the camping went.

I feel very bad I got annoyed at Spenser's barking.  There seemed to be no reason for it.  I walked him and fed him and talked to him and told him he was a good boy.

Dad not feeling too good today.

TODAY

                                                We ended up with a white door. 

We manage to have our morning hug with neither one of us falling down.

I take a quick look outside to see how the water problem is.  It is still flowing out and down the street.  The neighbors have been supportive but now I hear I had better get that fixed before the cold weather comes.  There is nothing I would like more.  The city engineer comes late in the day and has no answers so we will take it to some one who may know some thing.

So far the source is unknown.

I looked all yesterday to find one book.  I've pulled all the books down out off the shelf to try and find it.  It is not there.  This morning I find it in another room after looking in closets and under beds and in chests and in the living room we hardly use.

Dad has decided to have his blood tests on Monday.  He has to fast before he goes.

 Incidents of our childhood are remembered the worries of the day are forgotten.  Some of the things we value go back to those early years.  Dad especially likes taking trips back in time.

On my walk I watch birds flying high above and wonder do they know where they are going?

The news about Trump is disturbing especially as we find out he continued to be with people after he knew he had it.

Today more news will come out.

I am thankful for my life that is grounded in  faith!

We live in a very unpredictable world.

Hope the girls are enjoying camping at Manning Park.  Sandra, Carol, Theresa and Kim!

QUOTES

The doctor only deals with one problem at a time.

He does not think dad needs a office visit.

He ignores the pain dad expresses.

He listened to me about getting blood tests.

I have some favorite quotes.  Do you?

"Rabbi Zusya said: In the coming world, they will not ask me where you not Moses.

They will ask me "Why were you not Zusya?"

I think I have done a good job being me.  I know my weaknesses and I have felt the sorrow of  being broken.

"Only the broken can become whole."

"Dark times can become the best teachers

"Our strength grows out of our weaknesses" Ralph Waldo Emerson.

"Youth is a gift of nature  Age is a work of art." Helen M. Carroll

"Be not afraid of going slow;y  but be afraid of standing still."

"Time flies over us but leaves its shadow behind."  Nathaniel Hawthorne.

That is when we need the light of faith to burn brightly.

"Every time you do not follow your inner guidance

You feel a loss

of energy and power and a spiritual deadness."  Shakti

I find it easier to write about my faith than talk about it unless I am with some one of the same mind.

ENJOY

the fall colors

I had a very painful stomach attack which made me realize I had to be more careful.   I can easily be careless.  I was upset thinking I would not be able to walk Spenser which I always feel makes me feel good. A good kind of tired.

I think about dad and all the pain he is living with right now.

I asked him what he was able to enjoy during the day.  He enjoys sitting out in our back yard.

He enjoys eating out and chatting with friendly waitresses.

HE enjoys cleaning up the kitchen making it shine.

I take time to think about what I enjoy.

 

I enjoy my walk with Spenser and the friendly people we meet and the beauty I see as I walk.

I enjoy the friendly people at the store..

I enjoy the quiet of the morning and my first cup of coffee.

I enjoy the birds singing and flying so high,

I love watching the humming bird and the tiny butterflies.

I feel life changing for the better.

I enjoy being me.

I am a woman of faith and compassion. who is trusting and caring aand generous.

I love my family.  I enjoy hearing what they are doing.

I love reading and writing.

I believe in the power of prayer.

I am glad I can pray for others 

and feel the love that comes from their prayers for me and our family.

After all I did me someone I have stayed married to for 64 years!