Oh No! the big 5 - 0! is almost only 200 days away!

I snapped this photo looking out a pane of glass in my front door.....our amazing, fantabulous 90 something neighbor! Yeah....I want to be on a four wheeler at that age. She is truly an inspiration! PS: they don't know I took this photo....Shhhhh....

Miracles

I think that Miracles surround us. I was talking to my teenage daughter the other day about some pretty deep stuff. There had been a rash a young people dying in the area we live in. It has always seemed to me that "The Reaper", for lack of a better name, sometimes takes the lives of people in specific categories. I don't often read the obituaries, haven't got to that phase in my life, yet! But on occasion you will see a bunch of 30 somethings, (right now, there has been a whole lot of middle aged men's mothers being taken- so treat your mom well!), or perhaps an unusual number of children, and a few weeks ago there were too many young men and women taken. Some my daughters knew. Anyway, back to our discussion. I was saying to my daughter that I have to believe that there is something else after death. If only to keep my sanity. (Yes, it is questioned if I still have it.) And I think we live better lives believing in life after death. But, I then told her that I have had too many experiences throughout my life to not believe in something beyond this life. Too many experiences that have shown me how close those who we love, who have passed on, are. This brings us back to Miracles. Experiences that I have had lately have definitely reinforced my belief that God has a plan. For each of us. If it is our time to leave the Earth, we will go. If it is not our time to leave, then we stay. Miracles occur to facilitate this plan. My fourth grandchild was born 6 days ago. She wasn't due for another 3 weeks. Her daddy had just arrived home after a 3 day drill with the Marines. Her mommy's placenta started to detach and there was a frightening amount of blood. I know that because mommy and baby received a blessing things went exceptionally well. Baby Girl was meant to stay with us. A Miracle. My Son and Daughter-in-law's second miracle baby. Not yet 2 years ago, their first daughter was due a week before daddy was returning home from Afghanistan. We all believe her spirit was keeping track of her daddy and she wasn't being born before he came home! 12 hours after daddy returned home, mommy went into labor, a week over due. I have had my own miracles occur with my children. They were meant to stay. To fulfill God's plan for them, and me. If I believe this, then I believe that sometimes people are not meant to stay, to fulfill God's plan for them. Faith and Miracles.

Just a little Reminder........

I just got back from 2 days of training on putting more energy in my life....and everything has energy! I just wanted to share some bits and pieces: 5 things to help minimize depression:
1) SLEEP correct amount for you...
2) EAT WELL whole foods, healthy foods, variety, drink plenty of water, cut sugars
3) EXERCISE releases endorphines
4) Put something GOOD (uplifting) into your brain. ponder.
5) Do something You ENJOY everyday! Do something you LOVE, make a list of these things...

I know all these things. Its always a good thing to be reminded of them.

Has not worked a day in her life! Awesome! Bring it On!

http://www.redstate.com/breeanneh/2012/04/12/hilary-rosen-takes-on-ann-romney-and-every-other-stay-at-home-mom-in-america/

Bwahhhhhh......

(I swiped this photo from my daughter)

So, I have taken a large chunk of time and not posted on my blog. Blogging is an interesting phenomena. I definitely do not have the hang of it. Every now and then I think about something I WOULD like to write about......Lately I have thought of: how if everyone dressed very modestly then it would sort of equalize all of our body types! But then, I could only picture Amish people, and I am sure that is not very realistic for most. I also thought about how I usually can hardly hold my head above water; I can't seem to get around to ironing, reading, changing sheets, blogging, checking out pinterest, volunteering, exercising, cooking nice home cooked meals, etc. etc. I also spent a couple of days in Vegas.....I could write about gambling.....I also went on a lovely vacation with my family for several days (I am still running 4 hours behind in going to bed an waking up even though we have been home for over a week now). I could try to write some fantastic observations from our trip. Maybe it's this whole gettin' old thing. Maybe I am a spoiled brat. Any Thoughts?