Hearing thunder in the night but feeling safe

Seeing dissension in the emails but not getting sucked in

I’m grateful for the rain today so hubby can rest

It took most of the afternoon but we got him the right medicine

Grateful to watch the end of the playoff game

Grateful to eat a slider from Arby’s. Beware they are addictive!

Choir tonight is my reward for trudging through the many details we need to prepare in Outreach.

Sleeping in a little when is will be a challenging job.

Prayers and Praying and Peace.

The wisdom to know when to say no.

Saying it!

The ability to say maybe.

The patience to listen to two sides of a story.

Realizing I don’t have to be the judge or the jury.

Thank you for the trickle of money that keeps us afloat.

Believing that things will work out.

Trusting the process.

Finding my center.

Hoping that hubby will feel better.

A reminder to seek out nature as solace. Planning to take to the woods to see the rainbow today.

1. Fall colors
2. Tea
3. The most beautiful piece of burled wood
4. Chosen by a skilled and passionate cabinet-maker
5. Who we have the great fortune of knowing
6. Coaching, I love it with my whole being
7. Helping
8. Seeing deeply
9. Wind
10. Rain

Finding the routine

Plugging along

Grateful to be a listening ear for a friend.

Pumpkin cheesecake milkshake

A good book

Time for a nap

Handling something badly but forgiving myself.

Remembering I often handle things well.

Subway at 9:00 p.m.

Taking time for coffee this morning..

Set the pace. Run the race.

Memories

Old ones shared and new ones made.

The necessity of a down day.

Catching up and going forward.

Grateful for time spent together

The first picture and comments from cousins.

A wonderful Church service. Guest minister was so joyful!

When you pray, stop worrying. Yes I was cringing  a little.

Full week ahead. I won’t worry about it.

My sister cried when we got to the Nursing Home. I was grateful to help create a happy day.

She was so grateful for the birthday attention. She wore the birthday hat and then a crown.

She loved her gifts. Every sister took a different approach mine was practical. Oldest sister’s were fun but the ones she loved were from other sister. They were elegant.

I realized those presents didn’t make her feel like a 75 year old patient in a wheelchair.

For just a moment she could picture putting  on a scarf and a necklace and going somewhere!

Happiest about two Reese Peanut Butter Cups.

Glad her room mate was back  from  the hospital.

Cake was delicious!

Cupcakes  weren’t bad either.

She cried when we left too. Our gatherings are few and far between.

Out to dinner. Same restaurant as earlier in the week. For some same food.  Amazingly different conversation.

Goodbye! Thanks for the memories! Can’t wait to see the pictures!

1. Sun Oct 9, pleasant day outside, progress at work, productive shopping trip, conversations with family, good meals, stretching.
2. Mon Oct 10, productive day at work, good meals, cheerful help from co-workers, dietary lessons, stretching.
3. Tue Oct 11, productive day at work, helpful info from boss and co-workers, good meals, walk to and from work, good info from internet.
4. Wed Oct 12, lovely walk to and from work, lunch outside, progress at work, help from co-workers, good Pilates class, good meals.
5. Thur Oct 13, thank you God for a good and instructive day.
6. Fri Oct 14, early to work, good meals, progress at work, relaxing concert, and bed early.
7. Sat Oct 15, blessed rain that put out the Redfield fire, well rested, opportunity to be of service and progress at work, good meals, productive shopping trip, early to bed.

The birthday is tomorrow. So grateful for cake and cupcakes and a sister who will be 75.

Getting together with sister from down South who will be freezing.

We had planned a hike but may do something indoors as she didn’t bring a coat.

Frost on the lawn and temperature of 38 now.

Exhaustion from juggling three conversations at once.

The difference between Facebook and face to face.

Spending time  with one family group only to shift places for a second reunion.

An amazing pizza. I brought half home.

Remembering the old stories!

The moon was crisp and clear last night. Bewitching!

Seems like an intrusion to have to go to work. But this is how I pay for eating out every night!

Soon we scatter. We made some good memories!

1. Seeing the family again  today.  More people and most precious.
2. Highland square . An area of Akron that came back to life.
3. Angel Falls Coffee Shop. Artistic and comfortable.
4. Taking a night off choir. I do not get to be with sisters and nieces that often.
5. My daughter and her girl friend are making a visit to the coffee shop.
6. The niece that suggested they be included.
7.  Times and transportation is arranged.
8. Going to Laconi’s for supper.
9. If they have tiramisu I’m in
10. Sneaking off the laundromat this morning to get six loads of wash done in 90 minutes.
11. The tellers at the bank are so friendly
12. Cupcakes for sister’s birthday
13. Her birthday is Saturday not Friday! Whew!        Thirteen reasons to be grateful on the 13th.

A meetup with nieces so good to see them.

Perfect meeting spot. The cafe didn’t care that we took a table for 4 hours.

Finding the place easily.

Even a hubby came to listen in.

Glad my sister pushed for the get together.

Sharing good news!

Sister told storm stories.

Surprise! Janet has a new last name.

An image on a cell phone that I immediately saw was an ultrasound. A baby! A grandma!

We are getting older conversation drifted to medical many times.

In families the talk  just picks up even if its been years.

Nice afternoon!