Mother's Day is Passed on and Father's Day is

Now right around the corner! I love my Father. Who doesn't? My dad isn't just my Dad, he helps others in the community as well as my brothers' and myself. He never fails to give me good advice when I need it. And more than anything else, I know that my Dad loves me.

I would like to honor him at this place, and during this time. If I had my life to do all over again, I wouldn't do anything different when it comes to my dealings with my Dad. He's strong. He's courageous. He's understanding. And most importantly, when I am weak and hurting, I don't even have to tell him, it's like he senses it and consoles me when I need it without criticism. I appreciate that so much.

So this year, Honor your Father. Let him know that he's special, and needed in your life. Love your father.

Mother's Day

Mother's Day is right around the corner. And you know how important it is. I mean, who doesn't want to remember their mothers' on Mother's day?

Certainly not me. And my mother loves jewelry, as do I. My daughter is a different subject. I am remembering that last year I gave her a diamond ring, and today she doesn't know where it is. At least that's what she tells me. You don't just lost a diamond ring. She knows where it is. But something won't allow her to tell me. And that hurts. I raised her to be independent, and then when she shows independence, I want her to talk with me about her life. But she doesn't. Unfortunately, I don't think that she trusts me. And for the life of me, I cannot figure out why! I have always been there for her when she needed me.

But, Mother's day is coming in about a week and a half, and I want her to know that she's special. Faith, and Amani both look to her for all their hopes and encouragement. And isn't that part of what mother's do. Encourage, and raise hopes for their children to grow into. To teach their children love, and patience. I want my daughter to know without a shadow of doubt that I love her.

And while it seems that we continually argue, that's what families do. I still want her to know that she's a special mom. She's the Mom that my grand daughters will look up to. She's their hope, their God.

For all the mothers and daughters that don't quite get along, never fret. Love is eternal, and Mother's Love is Agape'.

That ring is georgeous!

I love Jewelry. Truly. It comforts me when I am all alone, and sparkles when I find myself outdoors. What it doesn't do is keep me warm when I am cold. It's not something that will allow my gas to go further. And it doesn't help me solve the bigger issues like, will my children do the right thing. But when all those things frustrate me, my jewelry makes me feel special! Wierd huh? Well it's the same thing with trying something new. Right now I am in the process of trying something new.

And until I get it right, I am unable to speak about it. But know that life does give us newness each and every day!

Grandmother's With Time

Good Morning,

It's been a few days now since my last loggin, and since I didn't get any comments on the cute shoes, I thought I would come back in and make comments myself.

My daughter doesn't live with me anymore. So, I don't see my grand daughter as often as I use to. I haven't seen her since Tuesday, and then she was anxious to get home to her baby sister and her mother! The nice part about that is that she's spent such a small time with her mother in the past 3 years. I have been taking care of her for nearly 3 (three) years, and now my daughter steps in and starts taking responsibility for her, and I am just not in the picture. For me, the time has come now when I get to be a grand mother. Don't get me wrong, I am not unhappy about that, but I am feeling a bit of the empty nest syndrome. But I am thankful that I have so many other interests and hobbies.

I am pretty sure that this is normal. I can think off all those days that I wanted to write, or read, or just be quiet, and now I can. The quietness that I was so seeking is such a pleasure right now. I am knitting a Vogue scarf, and it's wonderful to just sit quietly and knit.

This month is Jazz Appreciation month. I hope that you enjoy your jazz! I certainly do!

New Shoes

What woman doesn't like shoes? I never really could get into it in times past. If you know anything about me up to now, you know that I have had lower back problems, concluded with 2 fusion surgical procedures. I haven't worn heels in (literally) years! Recently, I've been trying that kitten heel, and just in the past two weeks, I tried some wedges! HAA LE LUUU YA!!! Haleluia, Haleluia! I can have sexy feet again! Check it out. I got these shoes off ebay - you'll never guess the price...


$.99 cents!!!! Call me crazy, but my big feet not only fit into these shoes but they are comfortable, and I want the whole world to know, just because you have some physical issues no longer means that you cannot look cute about the feet!!!!



Leave me a note, tell me what you think!!!!

As I stated before, this is my thang... you know... my something better! Everytime I hit that button that says, "publish post", I become more! My life has a place to go. If one day I don't return, it's probably going to have to come to them finding my posts online, and putting the pieces together of exactly who I was... and it's probably good to understand right now, they won't get it right, unless I make it plain in my column. "This is who I am, and It's my Thang!"

Anyway, I have been considering selling my jewelry. Not like I have so much; up till now, I would normally give it away to a good friend that will one day remember me or something! If you have read any of my other columns, then you know that Social Security Disability Administration denied my request for assistance, leaving me with no choice except to start selling the things that I have accumulated in life for money.

I am coming to the conclusion that the things aren't as important as I make them out to be, where as, there may be someone out there, who might find some importance, and care about my things as much as I do.

I am a collector of books. I read a lot of them, but not all of them. Some of them I just have because at the time, I thought I wanted to read it. Anyway, it's time for me to sell them. If they find the right owner then I have done my part to pass on what I have to someone else.

Wish me luck. I really need a change.

IT'S A GIRL

Isn't she lovely? Isn't she just wonderful?!!!! She was born the 19th of March 2008, at 5:13pm CDT. She weighed in at 6 pounds and 7 ounces, and she was 18 1/2 inches long. What a beautiful gift. Well worth the nine month wait. But as my husband stated, now the real Drama begins!

First off... her name, My daughter decided to give her our last name, then his, and he's already upset about that... what next? I hope they can work it out, because now they start pushing that boulder up the mountain, and the mountain just got a lot bigger!

In other news, there's nothing new to report, unless you consider having your water laced with salmonella nothing. Last report I heard, over 100 people are now sick with this bug. I bet they are all wishing they had a water purifier attached to their home now. Well, it's never to late actually. You can probably give Rainsoft Water Treatment systems a call today, and get your water tested at no charge. Then you can sit back and relax because your water will be the purest water on the planet.

I know that's a pretty big claim, but after 20 years of having the Rainsoft Water Treatment System in my home, I am pretty sure that I can now afford to be definitive on this matter. Don't delay, give them a call!

Finally, if jewelry is something you love as much as I do you just cannot miss the special prices offered by the Jewelry Box! Check it out!