The New Year is pushing in.....

As 2010 is breathing down my neck I think about the four things that you can't recover:
The Stone..........After it is thrown.
The Occasion......after it is missed.
The word............after it is said.
The Time..........after it is gone.
At any age we should be aware of these, but especially be aware when you know you are not going to live forever. I hope I can think before I speak, I hope I can make an extra effort not to miss occasions of our family, like ball games, school plays, dance programs and family get togethers. I hope I can plan and cherish my time left on earth to enjoy, spread love and be helpful in anyway I can.....to make good use of my time. I want to take pictures, walk miles and get Spotty Dot published so the world can enjoy it also. These are my thoughts and desires the night before we usher the New Year in.

Enjoy Life

A thought never leaves my mind anymore............"Enjoy life now! It has an experation date. I have another birthday looming in the New Year that is upon us, and I want to simplify my life and enjoy every minute of my time left on earth. How can I do this? Well, to start with I will try and schedule daily downtime. Shut the door on distractions, get in touch with my real self, to tune into my real desires and passions. (To create things). Focus on what I really feel worthwhile. Make a list of my five top priorities for 2010. Give each one some of my quality time. IDo Need to shed "stuff" in my house. My closets etc. are over flowing with "THINGS". Some things are ok, but almost 78 years of things have gotten to be "ALOT"........I am slowing down physically because of age, but I need to slow down and quit hurrying to get it all done. I will eat slowly, drive slowly, breath slowly, walk slowly. Pay full attention to family, friends, hobbys, my dog, God and surround myself with others who enjoy life's simpliest pleasures also. I will "gather up friends with whom I can share the scenic road to simplification." In Thoreau's words, I will begin to "live deliberately" enjoying every morsel of time.

What star are you following?

"Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him." Matthew 2:2 I love the thought that God loves you and there is nothing you can do about it! That is just a fact. I hope I am following a star that will lead me back to him. This has been a beautiful Christmas Holiday for me, my family has gathered around and included me in their festivities, how lucky I am. I have thought much about the many people out there who are hungry and homeless, sad or sick or lonesome. Remember God loves us all. My prayer is , let me help out in every way I can. My house is a mess and I have to make a quilt for Richies birthday the 29th, I love being busy. Saw a fun movie with the Panniers today , "It's complicated" with Merly Streep and Steve Marten. Last night saw the movie "AVATAR" with my Cook family,3Dand fabulous photography. A week until the New Year and how lucky I am to see 2010! Took a few pictures of the Ginger bread houses we made and walked whie I shopped, I promise to keep on the move.

Counting the hours now......

Tomorrow night our big family dinner. It snowed off and on all day so looks like a "WhiteChristmas". I find this time of year I try to remember the things I did this past year. I could have been better and done better, which makes me determined to do better in 2010! People in Asia believe a few simple items can make your home luckier and bring you more wealth, happiness and health. Live longer with Bamboo, I have a small bamboo plant, it represents youth because it's flexible and evergreen.......A bowl of fruit symbolies riches, it's abundance is to attract money and prosperity.......Wind chimes symbolically announces the coming of good news. It can help keep positive energy, or 'chi' moving freely throughout your home.......more energy with candles, so keep them around the house. Their extra light in your space encourages you to have a longer, happier life ........Fish are considered very lucky in Asia. Black fish absorb and deflect negative energy, while goldfish are said to attract money( I have three goldfish!) Studies back this up; families with fish report getting along better and feeling less sstress and anxiety.......YES! I'm set for a great new year.

Almost Done.........

Karrie came by to pick up a Christmas gift I had got for one of her kids. I went across town dropped off my cousins Christmas, spent a nice hour visiting with Lucille and Gene. Wentto Costco picked up a few things for Christmas dinner , then on to Smith's to finish up my shopping. Home to finish the favors for the table and get the neighbors gifts ready, then Mike and Cade came by to pick up some of Sherrie's books to give to friends for Christmas. Tiff had a family thing with Scott's family so will be late getting home. Did I take any pictures or walk today? No pictures, but plenty of walking. I am so proud that I have blogged every day so far.
My thought for the day: I pray every day for Obama. Psalm 109:8 "Let his days be few: and may another take his office." You think I'm kidding!

Three More days till Christmas

Diplomacy and Public Relation skills are important in any job "Especially This One"....Life!
Some people are born with these skills, some people never learn them. guess who you would rather be around.
Tiff had a fun party and her friends treat me like one of the gang. Slept in, went to a movie and then to Pannier's for dinner. I did my walking at Target today, but no picture taking. I need to keep focused though and will take alot of pictures at Christmas. Our Nicci will be home tonight for Christmas break from Indiana, Will home from the U. Talked to Leslie and all her family but Kirk will be home for Christmas..........FAMILIES ARE THE GREATEST!

A B C

As I write Merry Christmas many times this time of year how thankful i am for the alphabet. What an awesome thought! "More powerful than all poetry, more persuasive than all science, more profound than all philosophy are the letters of the alphabet,......twenty-six pillars of strength, upon which our culture rests."
I think of all the stories about my life and how great to have them written down with all the 26 letters doing their jobs. The vowels "a-e-i-o-u" do double duty and we can thank them for their place in our lives. Our names, addresses, the many rules of our nation and states and homes that keep our lives orderly, that keep accounts of our money. Authors write wonderful books to read. we have calenders to keep track of days, months and years. It is just awesome what 26 little letters do in influences our lives, Another thought....I spent 12 years in school learning to spell, using these letters. Now my grand kids are conversing in tex...OMG, U R nice! It will take another 12 years to learn this new language! Walked an hour shopping today and took three pictures. I'm still focused.........