Tuesday, May 8, 2012


If I Had My Life To Live Over
"I would have talked less and listened more.
I would have invited friends over to dinner even if the carpet was stained and the sofa faded.
I would have eaten the popcorn in the "good" living room and worried much less about the dirt when someone wanted to light a fire in the fireplace.
I would have taken the time to listen to my grandfather rambling about his youth.
I would never have insisted the car windows 
be rolled up 
on a summer day because my hair 
had just been teased and sprayed.
I would have burned the pink candle sculpted like a rose before it melted in storage.
I would have sat on the lawn with my children and not worried about grass stains.
I would have cried and laughed less while watching television, and more while watching life.
I would never have bought anything just because it was practical, 
wouldn't show soil 
or was guaranteed to last a lifetime.
Instead of wishing away nine months of pregnancy, I'd have cherished every moment, realizing that the wonderment growing inside me was the 
only chance in life to assist God in a miracle.
When my kids kissed me impetuously, I would never have said, "Later. Now go get washed up for dinner."
There would have been more
 "I love yous" and more "I'm sorrys"
. . . but mostly, given another shot at life, 
I would seize every minute . . . 
look at it and really see it . . . 
and never give it back."" 
Poem from the late and great Erma Bombeck who always made me laugh.  I need to dig out her books and re-read them this summer (feels good to say that - making plans for this summer.)  Hugs 

Sunday, May 6, 2012

For Those Who Love Dots

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Shared from Five Days Five Ways
This young lady is talented and worth checking out!
Hugs to you this Sabbath Day - a day of rest and I am going to do just that, hope you are resting and taking care of your heart!

Tuesday, May 1, 2012


Happy MAY DAY to you!

“The best things in life are nearest: Breath in your nostrils, light in your eyes, flowers at your feet, duties at your hand, the path of right just before you. Then do not grasp at the stars, but do life's plain, common work as it comes, certain that daily duties and daily bread are the sweetest things in life.”  
Robert Louis Stevenson

Some sweet friend picked me up and we went to lunch last month.
Life has sure had many ups and downs since the last time that I posted.  In fact I at best I have been spotty in my reading of all my favourite bloguettes blogs.  I was checking in on "A Month of Sundays" who has taken a break since January 1st and read her quote, which I cut and pasted for you to read.  The quote pretty much sums up the things I have learned and felt this past four months.  I also want to wish you well on your own journey this coming while.  

My heart is still ticking, although not well.  My cardiologist and others on my medical team are working hard for me and trying to give me the most optimal results.  True friends have lifted me up and my family has given me all the love I need.  My cup is over flowing.

In between the things I have been doing, I have had time to do hand work and from time to time I will share with you.  Sending Hugs over and out - until next time.




Sunday, January 1, 2012

Happy New Year

2012 is going to be good, because I am going to make it that way.
  It will be a joy - right.  If I think it, it will be - right.  Wishing you good health and that all your dreams for 2012 come true.
Thank you for stopping by - I am trying to stop by my peeps and wish them a Happy New Year, and am falling behind - I am sorry!!!
Happy New Year to you my special blog land friend.

Tootles.