Decemebr 10, 2011

Wow has it really been that long since I have posted, time sure does fly. Lots of new and good things going on here.

I am starting a new job on the 19th and am all excited. I will be doing CNA work, but full time, with almost no traveling so I think it will be wonderful. I will be training on new high tech equipment and get so much more that I could not be happier. I am keeping the job I am in now but only for four hours a week. I like my ladies and this should work. If it becomes too much I can cut back, but for now I think it is a win win situation. Here is to ending the year with a new full time job and lots of happiness all around.

The kids are great, Cara and Tim are happily married and doing very well. Ian is my computer whiz as always and is keeping busy.

Larry is amazing, he goes with the flow and manages to keep us all in balance. He is my rock, and my soul mate. I am truly blessed.

So prayers of happiness and health to you all.

Tis the season to be happy and jolly.

Merry Christmas one and all!

September 14, 2011

Well folks all is going well here. I am still recovering from having my left knee complete replacement done. I can walk without a problem, I have no pain which is good. I am having issues with climbing stairs. Not happy with that at all, I am told it takes time and it has been only a month and a half. I want it to be completely over and well and walking like I have not been able to do in many years. Patience is not my thing, you know. I will get there in time, but right now I am tired of it slowing me down. I am back to work part time for now which is good. I sure look forward to the end of the day and climbing into bed to rest.

Good things happening here, my Cara gets married next month, big plans in the works. It will be a wonderful event and I am so happy and proud of her and him. All the plans are made. We pick up her beautiful dress Friday night. The to do list is slowly being completed, some things just have to be done as time draws near.

Camera Club started last night and it was a blast. I missed them all so much, what a talented group. I am having fun and learning so much.

The rest of my family are all doing well. We have lots of plans from now till the end of the year so I have a lot to look forward to doing.

So here is to a Happy Fall for one and All.

May the Good Lord keep you all safe, happy and healthy.

August 9, 2011

My how time flies. I could not believe I have not posted since my Washington Trip. Well that trip did me in, it was beautiful but it also convinced me to take care of myself. I have since then, had a total left knee replacement. I am three weeks out of surgery, a much needed surgery I might add. Life is going along well, but learning to walk again is not easy. I have had a bad left knee for almost eight to ten years now. The last four years I have had no cartilage or cushion in the knee cap at all. I was in the end grinding bone on bone. Not pretty and very sore. I had not been able to walk steps normally. I have been one step at a time walking up or down them. This week I could actually do four steps in a row one after another. Huge success. I have a lot of therapy ahead of me, but it will be all worth it. I am counting the days till fall when I can go walking and hiking and enjoy life like I have not for many years.

So that is what is all news about me for now. I will try to post more often and update with my progress.

Thanks to all who have sent cards,emailed and flowers. It has been wonderful hearing from you all.

Magnolias in Bloom

The Magnolia Blossoms were the largest I have ever seen. Some of the blossoms were larger than my hand. The colors and the scent were amazing.

I hope you enjoy my pictures.

Cherry Blossom Time in DC

The Cherry Blossoms were beautiful, with the gentle breeze the petals fell like new fallen snow. They smell was intoxicating. To sit on the bench and take it all in was breathtaking.

4/13/11

I cannot believe it has been so long since I have posted. Life is plugging along here. We have been busy. We just came back from DC with a camera club group of twenty on a world wind tour of the city. What more could you ask for, good friends, taking pictures and good food. We took the train down and got to socialize along the way. The freedom to get up and walk around and talk was nice.

Hello to those who have stayed in touch, I owe a card to one dear friend and will get it out this week end to you. The family is all doing well and we are in the process of making wedding descisions with Cara and Tim. The time will fly by quickly and they are such a happy couple. Oh to be young and planning a wedding again. We did go dress shopping and she found the perfect dress. I did not even cry while doing so either, but we all knew when she put that dress on that it was the one. Oh happy days are ahead for us all.

Time to head out to work. Stay warm and dry today if you can.

Bloody cold

Morning,

It is Bloody Cold out there! I need really warm sunshine to bake these old weary bones of mine.

All is well here. The wedding was wonderful and very touching. They wrote their vows and it was lovely. It felt good to get together for "good times". We need more of them in our lives.

Not much new to report here. I am still on my cleaning binge. I am slowly parting with old books, magazines and stuff...I need to remove the clutter. It feels good and when you can either find someone who can use it or drop it in a Goodwill Box it is the right thing to do. To have something just sit, not be used, worn, read or looked at for so many years it is time to move it out. Don't worry Larry is safe, he is not a giveaway. He is my rock, he is my anchor, he makes me want to be a better person. He gets me, for the good and bad times he keeps me grounded. That in itself is amazing.

Well folks, I am off and running for the day again. Just had a minute and thought I would post again.

Enjoy the day, appreciate it, truly look for something good int he day. Life is way too short to be wasted.