The satisfaction of volunteering. I am served by serving.

Hikes and walks and touring E.J Thomas.The vastness left me breathless.

Usher coordinator obviously loves her job. When you love something it shows.

Ready to roll. First event is Waitress on October 8th. I will get to see a variety of shows.

A hike and a movie today with Carol. Funner than fun.

We are doing the Fall Hiking Spree. Grateful to be out and about.

I’m watching Baby Velma Thursday. Grateful for some hands on with my honorary grand daughter.

Step out and embrace the day.

Church. I missed the community.I love the rituals.There is not a spot where God is not.

Walking around a festival is invigorating. The music. The families. A nice diversion from routine.

The breeze at my back and the warm sun. The beauty of the flowers and the lake.God spot.

The frustration of not being able to find the car when I want to leave. I won’t have to take a hike with the extra steps I walked.

Resting and reading and listening to music.Nodding off. It takes me a while to recover from my mishap.Safe in my nest.

Meat from the crockpot and a few sides. Food is fuel and my body is an engine.

Sitting talking on the porch. It is time to sleep. God bless!

Such a relief that a package was just delivered next door. I anticipated complications.

My favorite produce stand didn’t disappoint. A markdown basket of fruit that yielded a variety of kinds. It seemed it was a consolation prize for all the salads I have eaten .

A salad with hidden goodies. Meats, cheeses,peppers. peppercini and two kinds of lettuce.

Beginning to gather items for Poshmark and consignment ,I am once again amazed at how many clothes I have. I am hopeful that parting with some will give me money for a vacation.

Family party. Such joy to be together. I believe it will happen.

Losing weight and beginning to understand the parallels between food and sugar. Comprehending the human machine. Awesome!

Going to a Mum fest today. The anticipation of flowers and Fall.I get nostalgic about nice weather as Fall counts down.

Touching bases with my daughters for Daughters Day. Well I waved at them on Facebook.

Keep your chin up and your resolve high!

The clean cool air was so refreshing after the humid day. Feeling Fallish!

The tips of the tree have color. We have been counting pumpkins as we go places.Fall whispers I am coming!

Flannel pajamas warm and soft soothe me like a hug good night all night.

I’m going to usher at E.J Thomas this season. I’m grateful to have found the clothes I need. (Who would think that a long sleeve white blouse could be hard to find but I prevailed and found two.)

It’s amazing to me that I had the blouse from when I was in a play at Church six years ago. It can be my back up. Grateful that I never throw anything away.

Making good food choices. The delectable savoring of a crisp sweet apple. What a delicacy!

I am exercising more. Walks in the Fall are my favorite. I hope to make it a daily habit.

Eating mindfully leads to mindful living. Living grateful.

Music in my ear,my brain or from my mouth. Relaxing to Mozart last night was bliss.

I am working on a playlist dedicated to rain. So many songs. So many rainy days. But sometimes that rain cleansed ,settled or soothed.

It’s Fall. Lovely leaves coming,pumpkins and other Fall decorations. Warmer clothes.

Need to enjoy the light before the dark chases us in.Everyday is precious.

Grateful for the variety of veggies available. Anticipating some soup especially pumpkin.

I had a plan for the morning but I need to shift it. I am flexible. I am allowed to make mistakes.

Working the steps to improve my mental and physical health. Make a plan. Sing a song.

I won’t have to water the mums because the gentle rain caresses them.

Four pots of orange mums each in a Halloween pail. Pumpkin,ghost,mummy and vampire.

Today I will slow down. New med is making me quiver. Thankful is is bringing the sugar down but I need to work on conscious relaxing.

Amazing how good food tastes when you are choosing and fixing it carefully.

Drinking lots of water. We are blessed to have it be easy to get.

Rest planned today. Reading and napping and listening to music. Perfect trifecta.

I will work on my playlist”Rain” today.

Looking at insomnia as an opportunity. Time to use my new journal. Thanks Carol!

The sky is on fire outside my window . I wonder if anyone else notices but me. Is this a compensation for a restless night?

Adjusting to a new medicine. It makes me jittery like I can’t quite relax BUT it is bringing my sugar down and I can work with anxiety.

Adjusting my food choices. Food has never tasted so good. I had cabbage rolls last night and swooned.

I have committed to 30 days without a morsel of sugary food. I got goals!

Keeping lists and watching patterns. I am amazing!

The moon last night was mesmerizing. Full moon is Monday. Shine on harvest moon.

Asking for help with the dinner today. So humbling that people are willing.

Bless the Hubby. He is patient when I’m cross. He listens. He is my right hand man.

Whatever lies before me today I will adjust.

Apparently I’m not going to fall back to sleep so order my thoughts ,list my actions and reign in my reactions. Blessed Insomnia.

One thing has been defined.  Game changer, life changing. Embrace the change. Live the changes. Be grateful for the timing.

Is it a walk if you stop to talk every bench? More than output I needed input. A friend is someone who understands sometimes you just need someone to be there. Sister of the heart.

Anchored by the promises I must meet. Much to do. I get it done with a little help from my friends.

Anticipating some nature therapy. The bliss of rippling water and falling leaves. Time to reflect on why I’m awake then return home to rest, re-hydrate and replenish.

Diabetes has been with me my adult life whispering and murmuring but more of an  inconvenience than a threat but yesterday the doctor had unexpected news. Numbers have changed. The wolf is at the door.

Grateful for the kind people who are leading me through. The nurse,the pharmacist, my insurance agent,my Hubby , my friends.

My glucometer will be my friend. It will tell me what is working and where I need to adjust.

New medication, pricey but what is the cost of feeling better.

Looking at it as a project . What can I eat? Trying to be creative.

It was diagnosed. I have a medical team. I have a support system. I am OK.

If you look for things to be grateful for you will find them. I declared yesterday a Grateful Day and things to be grateful for popped up all day.

Art Fest did not give me a glass pumpkin but the chocolate I bought is tasty.

Needed to buy cleaning supplies for Homeless. I decide Halloween planters are my compensation. Two no three for my garden.

Found the Autumn tablecloth I had before.(Amazing) Woman near check out wanted one. She watched my basket and I went and got her one. She gave the clerk money for my mums!

Off to drop off my donations, Missed it but now I can add a few things because of the generosity I was shown.

I found a shirt for Hubby at the thrift. He is wearing it to Church today!

I announced I wanted a salad bowl and it was waiting. (Hubby had wanted cereal bowls which I found at store where I bought the mums.)

Grocery store always a bore but made more exciting because I found a gift card in my purse. Treats and sweets. Surprise the card was for $50!

White blouse that I need was not available but found another one to order.Whew!

Order arrives from Penneys. Pants fit and dress is my favorite shade of blue!I’m wearing it to Church !

I bought buckeye pie at the store and forgot to eat it. The anticipation is sweet!

If every day was a grateful day life would be magic. You are the magician.