God of my understanding~

Merci for letting us open our home to our friend Scott at the time of his Dad's death~for allowing me to be with him at the service, and Scottie to be with him the following day before Scott flew home to Colorado. It is always good to have support from friends~ Merci God~

God~

Merci God for giving me the grace to keep most thoughts to myself so as not to hurt anyone. Took Dad to see a new doctor today because of his "anxiety". My feelings were hurt by things he thought~ that the doctor and I were whispering, getting it wrong, ... I know that he is afraid, what he hasn't learned is that I love him and was there for him! Busy day..quiet night with my sweetie~ Gertie, our hummer is still here..I don't think she's leaving and that concerns me. Merci for your grace~ truly.

God who makes special days~

Happy 83rd Birthday Daddy~ A nice trip to the apple orchard with your daughter's, and on to lunch at McGarry's Irish Pub. A few new duds for fall~ you will look so nice. All in all a fun time and beautiful weather just for you! And you still have a dinner tonight with your friends. You spoke of Mom and Boo~ and you do that a lot lately..there is no doubt that they would have loved to share our big booth with us..as you said they were right there with us. I know you are right. You said something ponderable~ when Marc told you your haircut looked nice, you said thanks, it's my last one~ I hope not, but maybe you feel something, maybe not~ I love you Dad and here's to a very happy year to you~ Merci God for a beautiful day~

God who carries me~

Another Monday~Columbus Day~2011-Memories of the past, Torgie & I, "Come Saturday Morning". I miss her~ Work was heavy, challenging for me and them. A child lost to a mom who was driving, began drinking, had an accident and the baby was gone, so was mom, 5 years in prison. A young man 5-!/2 months of hard work, gone, by way of a choice, it can be a bleep~ Pray that that is how it goes~ Gertie is still feeding..how can it be..I think she forgot to fly away~ Fly Gertie, fly away home. Nice meeting tonight, took Onie home and that was sweet~ Merci for holding me up, I'm weary~ Merci

God who makes special days~

A nice little surprise party for Dad today for his 83rd year~ Scottie, Peter & Mary, Bill, and myself. Perfect little celebration before the big day on the 11th. Our beautiful weather continues~ and Gertie, our petite little hummer is still with us~ It's not been this warm an October since 1953! It's quite amazing although very dry, which of course brings beatutiful colors to the tree'a and the sky~ What a blessing. Merci for this day~

God who knows what I need~

It's funny how often I find myself surprised and delighted by simple pleasures. WHat started out as a drive into the country to attend "Hogshed" quarterly sale turned into a delightful visit with Judy at her farm when I stopped to say a quick hello~ She introduced me to her horses, I walked up to them and gave 2 of them a nice little rub. No rapid heartbeat..nothing..just comfort. Yea! We hopped into the golf cart and head out to the pasture to see the cows..a special kind, long hair, friendly, and love to be petted. They are all female and have long horns. Sweet and funny looking, I must find out the breed. Back we went, shared a cup of coffee, chatted, and I headed home. Oh, and Hogshed, it was fun! Our hummer, "Gertrude" back, guess she loves out unseasonably warm weather as much as we do~ Merci God for knowing what makes me happy~ This day followed by a peaceful evening at home with my sweetie!

In the quiet of the night I am reminded of grace~ to continue on, to believe in things I can see, and things I cannot see, in life and love, and dreams, hope for tomorrow, for myself and for those I love~ In the quiet of the night I am humbled to be a small part of the whole~of which I am fully aware, the whole~ me, you, every single soul~