Our Son Comes Home

Yesterday was made perfect with the addition of our eldest son who came home after being out of our lives for more than a year and a half. Yes, he was in a correctional institute, but that I don't believe is too different from a lot of other people. We were none less happy to see him and share time with him; but here is where the real rubber meets the road... after the joy of the party fades, will he get involved in making his life a better one so that he'll never have to go back that way again.

We've all seen the statistics, where 75% of the people who are released are soon resigned to even more time with the corrections department. Where people who were once on drugs return to the very thing that they wanted to get away from. Well, I am praying for him (my son) and I pray that you'll pray with me if you read this. His life will change. He will become proactive in keeping his life busy and challenging, and he will not become just another statistic. I know that it's possible.

More than 10 months ago now, I quit smoking. And after more than 30 years I just put the cigarettes down. Well, just like I was delivered from smoking by a power greater than myself, lets' call Him "Jesus" my son can be delivered. I pray continually for his well being, but even more, I pray that His mind will be free to believe that he can make a better life.

While at my other son's house, I had more time to spend with my grandkids. And my newest granddaughter Anyiah. It's so great. Then of course, I had to come home, but that's part of it; they don't come home with me, and I still get to enjoy my peace and quiet and listen to the news when I need too.

Which reminds me to say, "What the Hell!" AIG handed out more bonuses on the taxpayer? Did this really occur. These men are really untouchable. And not in tune with the plight of their own employees. Of all the greedy, arrogant moves that they could do. They run a company into the ground, and then they feel that they deserve a bonus???? OH GOD! !!!::;))**&)*&)*&)*&)*&()*J;L12KJ34;LK4J; f#*k! I cannot believe this, and I am losing my words. I am so upset. We should just all be so upset we don't go to work, don't put gas in our cars, don't shop for anything... we should bring this frickin country to a stop. They'll see then.

Happy Day

Well, what do ya know? I've got time, two days in a row!

Just so happen that yesterday I spent time visiting with my daughter, and grand daughters, and I got pictures!:) So here's a picture of the most recent addition to our family, Anyiah, and her sister Amani.

She really smiled so much bigger than that, but of course, I didn't move fast enough!

Soon, I've got to get ready for work. Right now, I am trying to decide what I am going to wear. Because I never know, until I actually look in my closet. And with the hair thing not working these days, it's unknown, but hopefully it will all come together.

Working for a bank, they always strive for professional dress. But I think I would rather dress more casual... just dressy shoes and that does the job. Or dress up blouse, and that works, or adding a scarf. Either way it goes, I think Capri pants would work today, but due to a cold front coming, maybe not so smart today!

Going to get ready for work...Enjoy your day, and keep smiling!

I'm back...

Whew:) I know that it's been a long time since I came in and updated, but there's been a lot on my plate. I don't honestly know how people keep up with their busy online, lives. Not to mention the activities that happen offline.

My grand children are now just 6 beautiful children that I see on an occasional basis. My daughter has now begun living her own life, and she's keeping my girl Faith, for help and support. Having two small babies is a little work you know.

And my son, who got married, to someone with two sons already, had his son, and now the five of them come over occasionally. But see, it takes me 2 months to clean up the house after one of their visits. So, I visit them approximately once a week, but they are only coming over now on holidays!:) And I admit, I am enjoying my life with quietness. After more then 20 years of raising kids myself, and then when they left they came back, but now it seems they are gone and are making things work on their own; and I love it. My husband... him I still see everyday. It's finally just the two of us, and after more than 30 years of being married to him, he's easy. I imagine that I am too. There are no more tug of wars with the kids putting us against each other, so I have to say that right now... life is quiet and peaceful, and I love it.

I've been spending some of my time at the flower garden, and look at the beautiful orchid. I am enjoying the quiet of watching flowers bloom and photographing them. It's very interesting.

Right now I am learning to photograph in macro.

Not as easy as I thought, but fun none the less.

And my knitting... I am making a beautiful lace patterned scarf! pictures upcoming.
So, I am still working part time, and today's no exception, but I won't be so long coming in anymore.

I hope to blog every other day or so! Because everyday, I am taking pictures... so we'll see! In creating My Something Special I hope to make this place my fun place!