I woke from a nightmare. Grateful it was not real!

Yesterday seemed a nightmare.

Chicken Little said “The sky is falling.”

I still feel anxious. The fear of the flock is hard to ignore.

Be strong and calm.Be brave.

Know what triggers you and refuse to immerse yourself in it.

The nightmare is just a dream. Dreams can give you peace.

“Today is the day the Lord has made . Let us be glad and rejoice in it.”

Fill the  day with music, laughter.friends and faith.

1. Gratitude is always here when I need it
2. Space in our home, space in life, space in my thoughts
3. Going through boxes and choosing what will be part of my life going forward
4. Discovering things about myself that needed 2 years in boxes to be revealed
5. Coming from a different place
6. Slow change, yet decisive change
7. Understanding the why behind the what
8. The loves of my life, my family
9. Showing up
10. This moment

Carol is on her way to Washington. So is my friend Ann. Be safe! I admire you! God bless America!

My client Barb is coming home Sunday. I did know if she would make it home after her surgery.

The  determination of the human spirit.

Beginning the process of determining who will receive the bequest from the Church.

My amazing Outreach team. Each is so dedicated and hard working!

Working my tools to handle the insomnia and anxiety. Knowing I have tools and strategies. I am strong!

My  friends and family near and far.

Love and laughter.

Seven new songs in choir.

Clearance rack bargains. Oh la la!

Groupon for $3.

Looking forward to a dinner out. Should be watching the pennies but need to feel pampered.

Upset stomach this morning. I don’t if it’s my stomach or my thoughts but I will swim to shore with gratitude keeping me buoyant.

Grateful for a toasted muffin, a cup of tea  and some applesauce.

Read a book in one sitting about an award winning swimmer who develops heart problems and comes back to health.

I found myself shaking my head in agreement as she reframed negative thoughts into positive.

She used laughter, good attitude,improved eating and exercise to keep from drowning.

She surrounded herself with people who loved her.

Grateful to see shore. A light shines leading me on.

I’m still determined not to participate in Inauguration. TV will be off tomorrow.

Cautioned K not to have joy taken from her. I will  listen to my own advice.

Giving myself a pep talk and prayers for all including me!

Moving slow this morning but I’m moving.

Brisk after yesterday’s record high.

Need to find socks. A  matched pair is optional.

Cup of coffee to get me jolted awake.

Leftovers make a fine breakfast.

Grapes are so succulent!

Think I will be avoiding social media. Everyone is doomsday! Just think what I can do with extra time.

Starting third book of  book challenge today.

Hearing Hubby “sweet talking” to the cats.

Okay here I go!

Walking to the car in the rain without a coat because it is 50.

Going through clothes today to send some to Good Neighbors. Blessed abundance.

Sorted through sister’s clothes. She has a lot of tshirts with butterflies.I guess to me they signify hope.

Setting some things aside for D. We all like new (to us ) things.

IMing with my daughter in Dallas.

Looking at pictures from Disney World. Part of my family is there. Part of the family is living it through them.

My first Lularoe leggings. I consider it a challenge that I’m considered too old for them.

Allowing myself one sweet thing a day. Caramel covered raisins don’t count right?

A day of reflection. A day to rally toward change. A day of remembrance.

Honoring those who gave up their lives to make change happen.

The words of Martin Luther King Jr are eerily appropriate as we try to remain calm.

I was in 4th grade when JFK was shot, in 8th grade when Bobby was gunned down and in High School when MLK met His maker. Those were unsettled times. Grateful that the nation grew from the losses.

May God continue to watch over us! In God we trust.

A day off. A day on. Not just a day to sleep in or watch TV but a day to express our thoughts,  memories and opinions.

Peace!Hope!

So grateful today for my church family.

1. They help me and support me.
2. They have helped me see my life in a different way and have a relationship with Jesus.
3. They walk the walk and not just talk the talk.

1. Sun Jan 8, good meeting, good meals, correspondence with friends, shopping, peaceful day indoors with rain outside.
2. Mon Jan 9, set up new phone service, conversation with family, progress at work, walks to and from work, good meals.
3. Tue Jan 10, early to work, progress at work, conversation and cheerful help from co-workers, good meals, help from doctor’s receptionist, helpful info from internet, good meditation.
4. Wed, Jan 11, helpful meeting with boss, progress at work, cheerful help from co-worker, message from friend, helpful info from internet, good meals.
5. Thu, Jan 12, good walks to and from walk, chat with boss, progress at work, great lectures on internet and youtube, good meals.
6. Fri, Jan 13, cheerful help from co-workers, progress at work, good meals, helpful info from internet, hope for the future.
7. Sat Jan 14, good walks, good haircut, productive shopping trip, good meals, bed early.

So much thanks for God being in my life and….

1.  For my son hanging in there through the dark hours, days, weeks and months since my husband (his father) died.
2. For the beautiful sunrise this morning as it reflected off the frost on my bedroom window.
3. My dog Jax, even when he gets a little neurotic and freaked out.  He is 12 and things affect him differently now.  He is a wonderful addition to our family and has been for 12 plus years.
4. For food in my refrigerator and close on my back.
5. That I still have a job after my review yesterday as I am still in training.
6. For the internet for when it is used responsibly can be a wonderful tool.