Lots of hurrying to do lots of things...it is all around us, this atmosphere of hustle and bustle. Everyone talks about the economy, the cutting back, the worry over jobs, but I found no evidence of those things at the Montgomery Mall in North Wales, PA yesterday. I did find fantastic buys, and from driving up here I know that this time the gas was the least amount it has been in many years. So, maybe there is a bit less being made by the retailers and the oil companies. So the shoppers are spending less, but maybe the prices have been over-inflated for quite some time now?
No tussle in the hustle and bustle for me. I am looking forward to the birth of the Lord, and a New Year ahead full of possibility, hope, and loving kindness. I wish loving kindness for you today. "Love is the answer," says Todd Rundgren - and I agree.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Is It REALLY Only TWELVE Days til Christmas???
It's hard to believe where the days are flying to lately, my classes are finished (yes, two A's, thank you for asking) and I am leaving for Philly shortly so I can be there for Daddy's defibrillator replacement. Ay yi yi!!! I am still in the mode of wanting to write more about the 2008 3Day but it is looking like I will be writing that in early 2009!!!
My thoughts tonight are thankful and I want to tell you why -
My children are all with fantastic partners: people who are vibrant, intelligent, caring, funny, and full of life. If you are a parent, you know where I'm coming from on this one.
I'm thankful my Dad is getting this procedure. He deserves to feel well and starting Thursday he will. I'm thankful my Mother is in such excellent health and that both my parents are only a phone call away from talking to my children, which all enjoy.
I'm thankful for my extended family: my sisters and their families are great to see and spend time with and our phone talks are a great link for continuous sharing.
I'm thankful for my friends: from the oldest to the newest each is special to me and sometimes they even help me to breathe (if you know what I mean, you can count yourself a friend).
BUT I'm most thankful for three people who have made me who I am today: Katie, Jenny Anne, and Nicky. Without the blessing of their souls in my life I would not be me. As they each journeyed from infant to toddler, from toddler to kindergartner, from kindergartner to preteen, from preteen to teen, from teen to young adult, and from young adult to adult they taught me through their kindness, thoughtfulness, generosity, ingenuity, creativity, loyalty, understanding, compassion, hope, faith, and love. I am triply blessed because they are my friends as well as my family. They are my heart.
My thoughts tonight are thankful and I want to tell you why -
My children are all with fantastic partners: people who are vibrant, intelligent, caring, funny, and full of life. If you are a parent, you know where I'm coming from on this one.
I'm thankful my Dad is getting this procedure. He deserves to feel well and starting Thursday he will. I'm thankful my Mother is in such excellent health and that both my parents are only a phone call away from talking to my children, which all enjoy.
I'm thankful for my extended family: my sisters and their families are great to see and spend time with and our phone talks are a great link for continuous sharing.
I'm thankful for my friends: from the oldest to the newest each is special to me and sometimes they even help me to breathe (if you know what I mean, you can count yourself a friend).
BUT I'm most thankful for three people who have made me who I am today: Katie, Jenny Anne, and Nicky. Without the blessing of their souls in my life I would not be me. As they each journeyed from infant to toddler, from toddler to kindergartner, from kindergartner to preteen, from preteen to teen, from teen to young adult, and from young adult to adult they taught me through their kindness, thoughtfulness, generosity, ingenuity, creativity, loyalty, understanding, compassion, hope, faith, and love. I am triply blessed because they are my friends as well as my family. They are my heart.
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