How's everything going this fine Saturday? Well, all right, I'll admit that here in South Central Pa. it's not the nicest Saturday weather wise, but at least it stopped raining and the temperatures are only in the low seventies.
In case you're wondering what my title is referring to, my birthday was yesterday and I turned sixty-six years old. All I can say is that I am so blessed to still be alive to see age 66, considering how close I was to death back in 2006. I count my blessings every single day. I suppose that God chose to let me live back then, because my job here wasn't finished. I am so thankful for the gift of life.
Now I'm going to throw out a question to all of you: Do you ever stop and thank God for the gift of your life? I'd imagine that many of you younger generation folks, rarely stop and think about dying. Although I know that as you get up into your sixties and seventies, that thought often pops into ones mind. Especially if you are fighting a chronic illness like I am.
I am currently working on the story of my life. I actually posted a hand written poem in the front of the book. It basically goes very quickly through my life, from infant to the present. It is my first attempt at writing poetry. But, I have to say that I am pleased with the way it turned out. I posted it on Fanstory.com and I got some very nice reviews. So, for that, I am thankful! I just may write some more poetry as the months go by. Who knows, I may even end up enjoying myself.
So, what have you been up to this fine Saturday? I trust that most of you don't have to work on weekends. I hope that you do make some time just for yourself. I can't tell you how very important that is for each and every one of us. You can't be one hundred percent present for your families, if you don't take care of yourself. So, just do it! Find a nice quiet place and let your family know that they are not to disturb you for one hour. Pick up that novel you've been wanting to read and just open it to the first page and start letting your mind take you away. I promise you, that you won't regret it. (Check out my novel, "Sassy With A Capital S" on amazon.com for electronic reading. It's a fun and easy read about a group of close knit friends who do some crazy things in their older years.)
I spend a lot of time alone, and for the most part, you won't find me complaining about that. I do my best writing and creating when I'm alone. I also spend some alone time with God. It's just Him and me sharing thoughts and emotions. It's very heart lifting to me. Try it, you may enjoy it also.
At lunchtime today, my husband and I met up with five of my Red Hat Ladies, but only one other husband came along and that was my Son-in-law, Mike. This was the first activity that Mari and Mike were able to attend so far. She joined our group recently, as a Pink Hatter. You see you aren't able to join as a Red Hatter until you're fifty years old. She still has a few years to go for that. Mari already knows most of the ladies and their husbands and both she and Mike enjoy their company. I was just surprised when she sent me an email asking if she could join our group. She told me that she thought it would be a good way to get to spend more time with me. That made me feel good!
I really haven't spent that much time with my daughters and their families lately. I realize that they are very busy with their own families, what with kids, jobs and social lives. A few days ago, I shared with you all what was going on with my daughter, Mari. She's the one that is having vertigo and heart palpitations. Her family doctor has finally set up an appointment with an ENT specialist, but not a cardiologist yet. I'm glad she could make it to lunch today, but she definitely wouldn't have been able to without her husband, Mike. He had to walk with her to keep her steady. She did very well though. I just wish they'd soon get some answers and have a cardiologist check her out.
As for my Grandson, Tanner, he's doing as good as can be expected. My daughter, Angel, is weening him off his pain medicine, which he's in favor of doing. He is now getting around a little bit by himself, which is a good thing, because his Mom has to go back to work, full time, on Monday. I know he'll miss her when he's home alone, but some of his friends have been stopping by to keep him company. He's still in some pain, mostly from having to lay flat on his back all the time. He's been sleeping in his special chair to keep that from happening.
I'm just continuing to let the both of them in God's hands, just like I always do with all my family members, because there isn't any better place they could be. I know He'll take good care of them.
I do hope you all will enjoy your Sunday. Remember to find some time to stop and give praise and honor to God. Without Him, we'd have nothing! Stay safe and have some silly fun.
Here's a photograph of the second table runner I just finished. This one is for my antique ironing board/coffee table, so it's not as big as the first one. Now I'm going to make one (like this one) for my other two daughters. I hope you like it.
Susan
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