Sage advice worth pondering. . .

"Stop the mindless wishing that things would be different. Rather than wasting time and emotional energy in explaining why we don't have what we want, we can start to pursue other ways to get it." Author: Greg Anderson

*** A 'hat tip' and an 'amen' to my sister, Judy, for this inspiration. ***

COUNTING DOWN THE DAYS. . . .

A new baby is on the way in our family. What a supreme joy and a reason for celebration! Any moment now, this precious little girl will expand our family and enlarge our hearts!!! What a wonderful reason to be happy.

Your prayers for her health and for Valerie, Heath, and Duncan are appreciated and welcomed!

Love you all, as always.

There's no place. . . .

Going it alone. . . .

It is the last hour of my last day of my last 'home sweet home'. Thought I would be more frightened than I am, but feel oddly at ease and prepared for the adventure that lies ahead. Feel very grateful, too, and want to extend my thanks to a few special people, while I still have access to the means. . . .

To Linda, for taking me in and giving me two more months of hope. I will always remember that, with deepest gratitude. To Lorraine, for becoming a cherished friend and soul mate. You inspire me. To Gloria, Angie, Eileen, Rob, Jackie, and all the others who have populated my world directly and indirectly, giving me things to think about and reasons to feel hopeful.

To Shirley, Marty, Denise, Jason, Allen, Kenny, Dak, Scott, and many others who have extended prayers and a helping hand.

To Heath and Duncan for being the two wonderful men in my life. I love you dearly and am proud of both of you for all you are and all you will become.

To Valerie and Dawn. . . .for giving my life meaning, and love, and immeasurable pride, and a reason to go on. You are my world.

I will be in touch again, but will keep you in my prayers until. . . .

Yet again. . . . .

Remember, every ending is a beginning . . .
"What the caterpillar calls the end of the world,
the master calls a butterfly."
~ Richard Bach