FINALLY

 

                                               

EARLY

Wide awake and it was only 4.

I lay there until 5.

I got up and read

and then went outside.

I tried to clean up a bit but it did not look any different.

We are going to the store later this afternoon.

We need those special brown bags, 

We also need some food.

I wrote a card to Mary and a note to Kim.

I think I need to share a bit about my childhood,

I did much the same as they did.

Riding bikes and going swimming.

Three of us would ride out to three old houses just out of town.

We believed they were haunted.

We would dare each other to go in.

I got really afraid when I did..

I walked to the swimming pool over the train bridge.

Hoping the train would not come.

In small ways I was learning to be brave.

I also liked riding out to the university

and dream of going there one day.

I could leave home a little sad but ready to grow up on my own.

I love the early morning when it is still cool.

 

TROUBLES

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Computer troubles again.

I was so surprised yesterday when I was doing as little work in the garden and Sandra you arrived all ready to work.  I took off for a walk with Spenser and came home and had a nap and you were still work.  You took down huge branches so the the little bench and walk way was opened up again.  You did a great job and we were amazed but you did do too much.

I went out and filled one bag early this morning.  We need to get more of those bags.  We were going to go shopping after we took Spenser over to Boundary Park.  There was no breeze and it was too hot.  We came home and rested in our cool bed room.

I worked in my computer room too long and got all heated up again.

Spenser wants to go our again so off we GO.

 

MYSTERY

I like to read.

I like to read mysteries.

The mystery of the parcels has been solved. 

Randy has dropped by this morning to pick up his underwear.

I wonder what he will be ordering next.

He has found out kidney stones are terribly painful.

I do not always know why I write what I write.

Our bodies can be a mystery.

They do not always behave the way they should.

Our heart mind and soul hold mysteries yet to be discovered.

Why do I do stupid things with out thinking?

I know I can and I will do better.

Spirituality also can be a mystery.

St. Paul knew the mystery of doing what he did not want to do.

Part of spirituality is learning to deal with failure.

 

STRANGE

Strange packages.

First one was three round balls to kill bugs.

This is from Randy.

Maybe he thinks we need them'

They were suppose to be for them.

The second one today was again addressed to me

from some strange man

four pairs of men's underwear.

It must be the hot weather.

.the last two days have been cooler.

we have bees flying in and out of our front porch.

They do not bother dad but I do not trust them.

Last year I stepped on one by mistake.

I feel a little bored but do not feel like doing much.

Trying to find a good book to read.

I do not feel like reading anything that is a self help book.

Some how being, being me, is as important as doing.

All life is important.

Maybe this is strange too.

 

WAKEFULNESS

                                                 The gift of wakefulness is to aware of where we are 

                                                 and who we are and why our life matters.  This takes faith 

                                                 and sensitivity and courage.  One step at a time and one

                                                 day at a time.

Always a lot to be thankful for.  Thankful that Randy passed the stone and keeping busy as usual.  We are thankful for l\all the help he gives us.

Yesterday we were thankful for all the help Laura gave is in clearing out the old fridge and moving it out so we could unplug it. Dad was also busy cleaning out the old jars we will be giving away.  The delivery men arrived early and fortunately we had finished our jobs.  We really like our new frig.  I like the freezer on top.

We were thankful when Carol and Panteli arrived with a delicious meal.  We were both very tired and Carol was also tired so they left early.

The morning was cool and a little rain but both Spenser and I woke up early and were ready to go.

First I pray a simple prayer of thankfulness and with deep sense of gratitude.

This day we are taking our time before going out to Shopper's Drug Store 

Spirituality takes time to be grateful for the good but also aware of the negativity that can brake out of our hearts when we forget to be positive.

OLDER

                                               We may be slowing down but we still enjoy reading.

                                                We enjoy spending time with family.

                                                 We were happy to have Carol drive us to Sandra and Randy's.

                                                  Randy did a great job barbecuing chicken and beef on a stick.

                                                   We were happy to sit in the cool house.

                                                    Spenser was a nuisance.  He does not like the heat.

                                                    He finally found a place to rest beside a fan.

                                                    Dad took him out for a short walk when we got home.

                                                    We will enjoy a walk early in the morning when it is cool.

                                                     I have been finding it hard to sleep at night

                                                    but during the day I can nap just fine.

                                                   Dad and I are both taking Melatonin now

                                                   It is helpful.

Getting older can be difficult because we cannot do what we used to do.  We can enjoy the beauty of nature and visits from family and friends.  We know we need to rest more .We enjoy a quiet day as well.as the busier ones.  In the past noise and distractions could keep us too busy and stressed.  We accept each day with thankful hearts and quiet spirits.