tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46481576641055774772024-03-18T19:53:24.826-07:00Consider It All JoyFinding joy in the everyday things of lifeJoy Junktionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02396533426075869292noreply@blogger.comBlogger853125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4648157664105577477.post-49771397771508973402021-11-19T09:26:00.002-08:002021-11-19T09:26:16.022-08:00Christmas In The Master<p> </p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i>Hello My Sweet Friends</i></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><i>Yes, it has been quite some time since I posted a new blog</i></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><i>However, I am ready today</i></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><i>After spending the past several years avoiding the </i></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><i>Décor</i></span></span><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><i> of Christmas I am finally All In this year</i></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><i>I have started with my Master Bedroom</i></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><i>As you walk up to the door</i></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><i>You are greeted by Mr. Happy Mail</i></span></p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgurtxZrqpNLLuRo6dxhWqs8v0AAI84Qm9eu3aUG_32szORi04ThGgymEcasPX-YBZX3hmx0eJDhLzXWqntEi63Y0NGYHWRYCouy2kHqBSBKBUIeyBLdOL4EHJpWsSIa93bALFyUHFlPqOO/s2048/IMG_5470.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><i><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1451" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgurtxZrqpNLLuRo6dxhWqs8v0AAI84Qm9eu3aUG_32szORi04ThGgymEcasPX-YBZX3hmx0eJDhLzXWqntEi63Y0NGYHWRYCouy2kHqBSBKBUIeyBLdOL4EHJpWsSIa93bALFyUHFlPqOO/s320/IMG_5470.jpg" width="227" /></i></span></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><i>I decided to add several of my vintage </i></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><i>Christmas Postcards as a glimpse of what's inside</i></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ8PY18xj5PUa-SChs1F7YZ5xOVbrzXvJqlpYKhTqvk5_SFPF_b_URz0kSLM-tMtaSRioqy5kP_Jd73IHrQBTVInsEJdiLjR4TKKKgDmHAc6EmkSrn55tI2poIY2uhlep4636w9y2wWfAL/s2048/IMG_5471+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><i><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ8PY18xj5PUa-SChs1F7YZ5xOVbrzXvJqlpYKhTqvk5_SFPF_b_URz0kSLM-tMtaSRioqy5kP_Jd73IHrQBTVInsEJdiLjR4TKKKgDmHAc6EmkSrn55tI2poIY2uhlep4636w9y2wWfAL/s320/IMG_5471+%25281%2529.jpg" width="320" /></i></span></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><i>As the door opens</i></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><i>You are greeted by this happy old Santa</i></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><i>Smiling face and Rosy cheeks </i></span></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><i><br /></i></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSNO5Dj3ONoztUPMh3BJTNU-aEGEBg4F_wr5yk47VDN4PF2kYto3RuLD9e-aA43W5r_qFOGXuF3uubU61ZVGLDi-qR5K7uzJKgsT5dpjYD_CaKUfnnuKTgui-Xh7_ri8Ik57wG_RN1X4IX/s2048/IMG_5469+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><i><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1912" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSNO5Dj3ONoztUPMh3BJTNU-aEGEBg4F_wr5yk47VDN4PF2kYto3RuLD9e-aA43W5r_qFOGXuF3uubU61ZVGLDi-qR5K7uzJKgsT5dpjYD_CaKUfnnuKTgui-Xh7_ri8Ik57wG_RN1X4IX/s320/IMG_5469+%25281%2529.jpg" width="299" /></i></span></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><i>Once inside you find a joyfully made bed</i></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><i>And Santa tree on one night table</i></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUMQk7Kd3ccqzcuNbkRKT8NOwOQUghJuzS8Xp6zfVVWM48TQVnpkOpUXaNwGhwthZXPtVtgdHwuUgcuLbGrNjzHGevXXmVuSam35DZ4RgeWcLs46YI_b-Z7EF7e00QJXAMvKDtZY9e3UD_/s2048/IMG_5456+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><i><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUMQk7Kd3ccqzcuNbkRKT8NOwOQUghJuzS8Xp6zfVVWM48TQVnpkOpUXaNwGhwthZXPtVtgdHwuUgcuLbGrNjzHGevXXmVuSam35DZ4RgeWcLs46YI_b-Z7EF7e00QJXAMvKDtZY9e3UD_/s320/IMG_5456+%25281%2529.jpg" width="240" /></i></span></a></div><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><i><br /></i></span><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><i>Close up of the side table Santa tree</i></span></p><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><i><br /></i></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_LQA9cDbVrRfqCkY0rzqbVEbhTuR-bolMcmp_N3Z4BjAdTtPSj0grkAW5RlQFCug3c4GG3BMR__2GD0xCCsgiDOt_CcrEVIFEYEYzuNEsHbP8-TRPBCxVoHqGVUzXq7XvasAUBVE30AAm/s2048/IMG_5455.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><i><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1282" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_LQA9cDbVrRfqCkY0rzqbVEbhTuR-bolMcmp_N3Z4BjAdTtPSj0grkAW5RlQFCug3c4GG3BMR__2GD0xCCsgiDOt_CcrEVIFEYEYzuNEsHbP8-TRPBCxVoHqGVUzXq7XvasAUBVE30AAm/s320/IMG_5455.jpg" width="200" /></i></span></a></div><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><i><br /></i></span><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><i>The opposite side of the room </i></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><i>Continues the Santa theme with additions of Red and White</i></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDooqsjMy0KE8JLwreaNDUDTPEqgtKQf_v8QuvkZ8UtZzDishgicVUsRBpZVoLq0E_ZII67ZUgMyWsbH8lB_YD1R9_w3aHgzAiIQxcgJw_oufRBLxn74pmPDBMyUzpJ5bwWW-V4JNs2D4_/s2048/IMG_5461+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><i><img border="0" data-original-height="1471" data-original-width="2048" height="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDooqsjMy0KE8JLwreaNDUDTPEqgtKQf_v8QuvkZ8UtZzDishgicVUsRBpZVoLq0E_ZII67ZUgMyWsbH8lB_YD1R9_w3aHgzAiIQxcgJw_oufRBLxn74pmPDBMyUzpJ5bwWW-V4JNs2D4_/s320/IMG_5461+%25281%2529.jpg" width="320" /></i></span></a></div><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><i><br /></i></span><div style="text-align: center;"><i style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;">This Metal ladder hosts several of my favorite</i></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><i>Red and White Throws and Quilts</i></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><i>Especially comfy in the winter</i></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_fCsRAmt_n62gxfGdi8smNqBXNBV-h4b0JbwcLoNRRF3_VBnMWrjVjGHV-QbwAwdNEOScjEcOic_Vn9zGM4Tmvj_76D9nW-wj5h-J1yrdwblbvGMDSQERYEilI8NVmnY2oVqe1hSIMqhu/s2545/IMG_5452+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2545" data-original-width="1236" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_fCsRAmt_n62gxfGdi8smNqBXNBV-h4b0JbwcLoNRRF3_VBnMWrjVjGHV-QbwAwdNEOScjEcOic_Vn9zGM4Tmvj_76D9nW-wj5h-J1yrdwblbvGMDSQERYEilI8NVmnY2oVqe1hSIMqhu/s320/IMG_5452+%25281%2529.jpg" width="155" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><i>My vintage dresser hosts various happy pieces</i></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><i>Santa figurines, trees, and a fun candy vase.</i></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSMQUWcLO8esWTzB51cIqJNB9qT-BpZNgpTTboStYzg7eX68UzoN7EU-XcnG_OIDp2TWqBhtqQJ1c6uGhpXM45hEIx02FmyedcKYrK99bsWAP9CVospa12cDn4Mkvm7z2arIrpvxqinfMo/s2048/IMG_5458+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><i><img border="0" data-original-height="1305" data-original-width="2048" height="204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSMQUWcLO8esWTzB51cIqJNB9qT-BpZNgpTTboStYzg7eX68UzoN7EU-XcnG_OIDp2TWqBhtqQJ1c6uGhpXM45hEIx02FmyedcKYrK99bsWAP9CVospa12cDn4Mkvm7z2arIrpvxqinfMo/s320/IMG_5458+%25281%2529.jpg" width="320" /></i></span></a></div><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><i><br /></i></span><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><i>My late husband's desk hosts more Santa goodies</i></span></p><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><i><br /></i></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqkdU3gHDv35G_SjshyphenhypheniHA9vl7CDspQOTQ2hDFrGIYvLzrgpE6LMnOnudjOL9g6-HayDisAmraua1yS939zUiJ-WADFgrerraqzYcpg9jJg7Ur5i9xgE0kYtPQh6de0fMWS-fZEVmdye47/s2048/IMG_5462.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><i><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqkdU3gHDv35G_SjshyphenhypheniHA9vl7CDspQOTQ2hDFrGIYvLzrgpE6LMnOnudjOL9g6-HayDisAmraua1yS939zUiJ-WADFgrerraqzYcpg9jJg7Ur5i9xgE0kYtPQh6de0fMWS-fZEVmdye47/s320/IMG_5462.jpg" width="320" /></i></span></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><i>These trees allowed for a place to hang</i></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><i>A few Very old sleigh bells</i></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><i>That belonged to my grandparents</i></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX8FLC6Ukr3TugWL08rVxcV_hEbayb929AyK2eFX-3jxpbMRE4pIHGSrFNJRDw5q4p5mrlRiE7-y17eFf78FnvxjmJJOMt6Zi1sWodgQHqyvSFmPJojVHpLBMskwjuLhNoeIMpFoPdb7GB/s2048/IMG_5465+%25281%2529+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><i><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX8FLC6Ukr3TugWL08rVxcV_hEbayb929AyK2eFX-3jxpbMRE4pIHGSrFNJRDw5q4p5mrlRiE7-y17eFf78FnvxjmJJOMt6Zi1sWodgQHqyvSFmPJojVHpLBMskwjuLhNoeIMpFoPdb7GB/s320/IMG_5465+%25281%2529+%25281%2529.jpg" width="240" /></i></span></a></div><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><i><br /></i></span><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><i>I just LOVE them</i></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0wOuWTFa8kj4zQnmdNxQZKbr-A9udyGqqy-A1bpAnIFX-rL5FTHlVTZBKYyIZIiJIdo4cYqW0i1OpLTEMW3sOYkg40E8aRxhzLvGzUBci1_lO1BO2vvyuMp633lQ6QH1kvzGJG4q8fqcr/s2048/IMG_5464+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><i><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0wOuWTFa8kj4zQnmdNxQZKbr-A9udyGqqy-A1bpAnIFX-rL5FTHlVTZBKYyIZIiJIdo4cYqW0i1OpLTEMW3sOYkg40E8aRxhzLvGzUBci1_lO1BO2vvyuMp633lQ6QH1kvzGJG4q8fqcr/s320/IMG_5464+%25281%2529.jpg" width="240" /></i></span></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><i>Another Santa on his sleigh</i></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><i>With a couple of old handmade stackable Santa's</i></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4DPK-OrtPNAxcycSGca34Cc3PVc4eLwa-5P2Yat8IKg9k4xsoe22JXh6nIC_yxrbW4hBLoBra_oI2ZufF-VO1F5WlZbmA_NOAOVBX06_HhAiAUHqWk6qSSClrkICiAIClftIHyQ2TKWl2/s2048/IMG_5463+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4DPK-OrtPNAxcycSGca34Cc3PVc4eLwa-5P2Yat8IKg9k4xsoe22JXh6nIC_yxrbW4hBLoBra_oI2ZufF-VO1F5WlZbmA_NOAOVBX06_HhAiAUHqWk6qSSClrkICiAIClftIHyQ2TKWl2/s320/IMG_5463+%25281%2529.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><i>In the bathroom is a cute Santa boot Tree</i></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><i>I've added tiny wooden ornaments</i></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><i>For a fun kids view</i></span></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><i><br /></i></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_5wN7MjDVaGi-DA25-bPP8huaB4nMY-Av5oZUAspa46TC0hk2CrRJXL-x4xcSVnCTR3Pt8PLGLM8ocBr66YD7fwdVRdk8WIoyjxpwZNGYnzMDu2pfN7PrG6f-1v4JFja_yniy3H7DueTP/s2048/IMG_5453.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_5wN7MjDVaGi-DA25-bPP8huaB4nMY-Av5oZUAspa46TC0hk2CrRJXL-x4xcSVnCTR3Pt8PLGLM8ocBr66YD7fwdVRdk8WIoyjxpwZNGYnzMDu2pfN7PrG6f-1v4JFja_yniy3H7DueTP/s320/IMG_5453.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><i><br /></i></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><i>My most Favorite piece in the room</i></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><i>Is definitely a reminder of Why we celebrate Christmas</i></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><i>In true Santa form</i></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><i>Here he is to remind us</i></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><i>IT'S ALL ABOUT JESUS</i></span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5mk1a_yRFJjAqWF5XPlXIHga1CfWm1kWiC2dYYKa_T_hgDEovzP_wfMy1iBgqDHsxacNrkY54A2_uDBFLOivKEVud4mcNWBNj7XrNKAJXJHqWMxiaKHLoGJGfl-Dirv1bAT-N4zL-fAH3/s2048/IMG_5466+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5mk1a_yRFJjAqWF5XPlXIHga1CfWm1kWiC2dYYKa_T_hgDEovzP_wfMy1iBgqDHsxacNrkY54A2_uDBFLOivKEVud4mcNWBNj7XrNKAJXJHqWMxiaKHLoGJGfl-Dirv1bAT-N4zL-fAH3/s320/IMG_5466+%25281%2529.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><i>God Bless All</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Joy Junktionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02396533426075869292noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4648157664105577477.post-69288429595670353952021-01-31T18:38:00.004-08:002021-01-31T18:38:40.671-08:00AND...The Winner IS:<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000; 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font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Hello Hello</span></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #990000; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #990000; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">On My, </span></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #990000; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">I cannot believe it has been 2 full years since </span></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #990000; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">I have written here on this blog</span></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #990000; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">Tonight, I just want to do a <b><u>give away</u></b></span></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #990000; font-family: georgia; font-size: large;">I'm not sure What I am going to give away</span></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #990000; 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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Hosted her first Ornament Exchange</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>When I heard she was doing this</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>And this was no different</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>I was excited to meet my new friend</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>I scoped out her blog and tried </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Before I wrapped everything</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>So, here are a few I took</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>I seldom receive 'happy mail' so this was fun</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>I could tell when I opened the envelope</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">She blogs at: <a href="http://littlebirdieblessings.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Little Birdie Blessings</a></span></i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>So cute</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>And designed this treasured advent calendar</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Printed with sweet details </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>I will always remember my first ornament exchange</i></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">It was a purposeful choice to NOT</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">Pick a 2018 Word of The Year</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">I didn't want to focus on one area of growth</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">I just wanted God to lead my year</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">Looking back, I kind of wish I had chosen a word</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">It is possible my year would have unfolded differently</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">However, Because I know God</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">I believe it was HIS plan to have me </span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">Pass on a word for this year</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">Had I known how the year would unravel</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">I may have set aside HIS plan</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">And set out on an adventure of my own choosing</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">Yet, and still, HIS plan prevailed </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">Today, I will share a timeline of what </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">Since Letting Go is not a single word</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">I'd have to go with: RELEASE</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">The first inkling of change came on February 3rd</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">I packed up and moved my youngest son to a group home</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">At 32 it was time for him to experience life in a new way</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">It's been a challenge for both of us</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">However, we are 10 months in</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">I see him every weekend for dinner</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">And we are surviving</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">Change continued only 1 week later</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">When my oldest son moved to Texas</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">To start a new job</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">There goes another U-Haul</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">Sent away with HUGS</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">And tear~filled farewells</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">From mom, his wife and three daughters</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">March 31, 2018</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">The Shop "Tillie's Attic"</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">Where I enjoyed a fun business venture</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">And grew in my creative niche: Closed!!</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">It seemed, at the time, I was losing everything I loved</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">Until, of course, the next step of Letting Go </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">Literally took me to my knees</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">My son came back for his little family</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">Texas or Bust her sign reads </span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">To Texas they went</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">Little did I know that I would follow</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">A day later to sign papers for the house I bought them</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">So happy I was able to see their new home</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">And give them all more great big {{{HUGS}}}</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">In August was my brothers family's turn to load a U-Haul</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">He had been working in Texas for nearly a year</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">Commuting every weekend</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">Although we hated to see them leave</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">His wife and kids were thrilled to finally </span></i><br />
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<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">Then came the surprise of all surprises</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">In October mom went to Texas for a little visit</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">She wanted to see the RV Park my brother's family purchased</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">And get a feel for where so many of our family members</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">Had ventured off to</span></i><br />
<i></i><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="color: #351c75;"></span><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">Well, a week into her 'visit' </span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">My sister and I received a call </span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">We were NOT waiting for</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">Mom decided to Move to Texas</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">My sister and I spent the next couple of weeks</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">Cleaning and packing moms home</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">Putting it up for sale </span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">And preparing her move</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">Her little place in now and the market</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">And on December 1st</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">Here belongings headed for Texas</span></i><br />
<i></i><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="color: #351c75;"></span><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">I'm not over the leaving of my kids and grands</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">Now my brother, his family and my mom</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">Are all off on their own adventures</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">In the midst of all these transitions</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">We lost 2 wonderful family members</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">My mom's SIL - Aunt Loretta</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">My SIL's mom - Cora</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">We miss them terribly</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">And are sad to have lost them to eternity</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">Although, They are eternally Happy</span></i><br />
<i></i><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="color: #351c75;"></span><i></i><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="color: #000011;"></span><span style="color: #351c75;"></span><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">This has been a year of letting go and sorrow</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">YET,</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">It is not over</span></i><br />
<i></i><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="color: #351c75;"></span><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">What is, I believe and pray,</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">The final loss of 2018 is only weeks away</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">But already in progress</span></i><br />
<i></i><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="color: #351c75;"></span><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">I've held this knowledge for nearly 2 years</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">I've been keeping a secret until the timing was right</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">Not my timing, of course</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">But the timing for the person whose </span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">Decision will change my life</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">My boss, of nearly 12 years</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">Has sold her Pediatric Practice</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">Although I have known every step of the process</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">She has finally told the staff and patients</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">She is phasing out and the new owners will </span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">Take over December 31, 2018</span></i><br />
<i></i><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="color: #351c75;"></span><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">I will remain employed</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">My job will change</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">(honestly, I'm not positive what I will be doing)</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">My salary will decrease about 30%</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">My heart is breaking</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">I do have bouts of fear and depression</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">I'm 60 and don't quite know what to do</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">God is My Source</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">My Refuge</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">My Provision</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">My Peace</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">However, being a widow </span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">With such a year of great loss and change</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">I'm, quite frankly, feeling overwhelmed</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">Many days I get home from work</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">Head straight to bed</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">Struggling to sleep</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">Forcing myself to get up in the morning</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">Only to do it all again</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">All the while, just wanting</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">To sleep it all away</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i>
<i><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">I haven't even put out a Christmas Tree</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">Or one single decoration </span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #990000;"></span><br /></span></i>
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">Well, that's spill the beans</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">Those are just the major losses </span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">For 2018</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">Can't even talk about daily life ~~~</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">I think I may just choose a Word for 2019</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">Hmmm...</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;">What shall it be?</span></i><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Tonight</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>As I write on the eve of what will be</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>The beginning of my 7th decade on this earth</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>I ponder 60 years of life</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;"></span><i></i><span style="font-size: large;"></span><br /></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Grateful is a word that is </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Prevalent on my lips</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>So many wonderful memories tucked</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Away in my heart</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Treasured are 30 years of marriage</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>To a man who loved me well</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Though he is missed daily</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>I treasure the gift of his presence</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Adoption: another treasured word</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Not only has God blessed my life</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>With two amazing sons through adoption</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>His love for us means we are </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Adopted into His forever family</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>How amazing is that</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Family, more precious than jewels</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>So many that God has placed in my life</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Grateful for each and every one</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>I wear their love around my neck with honor</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Friendships, both far and near</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Grateful cannot suffice in depth of those </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Whose love and faithful understanding</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Have truly saved my life at times</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Work/Jobs have afforded me opportunities</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>To live a life of comfort</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>But more importantly, they have blessed</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>My life with community and courage</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>The House of God</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Feast or Famine, no matter the season</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>I believe that God's House is a Great and Mighty</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Place of peace, rest and maturing</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Seasons, dry, hard, dark at times</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Joy-Filled as well</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Yet, in all of them there are</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Treasured moments of Increase and Change</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Change</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Oh change, always abundant in life</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Never shall our lives remain in stale vapidity</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Change is ever present</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>This year has been no different</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>More so than in previous years</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Both children have moved away</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>As have my DIL and granddaughters</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Leaving my home empty and devoid of warmth</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>A brother and his family </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>A momma also following suit</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Gone to new adventures</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>But not forgotten</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>A business lost to rising rents</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Those friends dispersed into varied locations</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Change, oh crazy change</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i> I have saved the next for tomorrow</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Another change, another life decision</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Ahead </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Adventure or Stagnation</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Where will God lead?</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Will my will bow to His </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Can I let go of comfort, of contentment</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>To allow HIS plan to unfold?</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Change, oh crazy change</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Where will this 7th decade take me?</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>No matter where it leads</i> m</span><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>y prayer is that, YOU</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>My faithful friends</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Will continue to watch God move </i></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: #005300; font-size: large;">And join me on my next adventure!!</span></i></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>In the weeks leading up to my 50th Birthday</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>I did Canon Balls in my pool</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Played my piano daily</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>And vowed to stand on the edge</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Of the Grand Canyon to see the sun rise</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>My fear of heights was No match</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>I did … And so did my husband and sons</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>And JOY</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Nothing could stop me from</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Embracing a new decade and enjoying life</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>2018</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Life is so different</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>My husband has been with Jesus for nearly 8 years</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>My oldest son and his family live in Texas</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>I am here … Alone … </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Trying to recreate my 50</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>It's taken me 40 days to realize</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>I cannot go back</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>I cannot recreate</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>I desperately want to embrace 60</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>In the same way I did 50</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Yet, I am not the same</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Nor is my Life</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Of my 60 days to 60</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><i>An update of 3 JOYS</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><i>It's only about the JOY</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><i>1.</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><i>An unexpected mid morning text from my oldest granddaughter</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><i>Just to say Hi and I Love You</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><i>Nothing could have made my day more Joy~Filled</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><i>A broken hip at age 73</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><i>This summer she has been faced with the </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><i>NOPE - not her</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><i>And today was receiving the results of which we were prepared </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><i>Would be early Alzheimer's or Dementia</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><i>NOPE - not her</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><i>She has evidence of 3 strokes </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><i>But NO Alzheimer's, No Dementia</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><i>Just a bit of early cognitive memory loss</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><i>We think she has MORE than 9 lives</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><i>And may just outlive us all</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><i>Thank you Jesus for a woman who taught </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><i>What could be more Joy~filled</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>My goodness, instead of blogging more often</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>I seem to have fallen off the blog wagon</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Where do the days go</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Here we are (already) on day 25</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Of my 60 to 60 Series</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Because it has been about 2 weeks since I last posted</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Coming home from long work days</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>When my youngest moved into a group home</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>One day mom asked me to bake her a cake</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Has been the clean out of my closet</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>I only kept 4 or 5 purses</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>The rest are going to a charity that gives them </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Plus my everyday and tennis shoes</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>I made myself a Jewelry Board</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>I just have too much jewelry to fit in my armoire</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Although I should get rid of some</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>I still keep my special pieces in the armoire</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>But this is so organized and makes getting ready in the morning</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>When I first decided to celebrate the 60 days </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>But I really had no intention of going nearly a week between posts</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>I met up with a friend and received my new rocks</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>Purely decorative to me </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>Although some people would spend many $$ on them</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>So she could have her full body PET Scan done</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>Mom has always been a big eater</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>Although she only weight 97 lbs</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>There are times I have trouble sleeping after a busy day</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>Oh yeah, eating again!!</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>Not signs of Cancer</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>Doctor Sud believes the mass they found in her spleen</i></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">Almost 12 years ago</span></i></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>We were and continue to Celebrate</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>Yes - With Water</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>I did go home and indulge in my </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>Lemon Meringue pie from the night before</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>Truly this was a day about work</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>Having spent the previous 2 days</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>With mom and doctor appointments</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>I needed to get back to my desk</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>I am trying to and thinking about</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>Growing my hair long</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>At least my bangs out</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>It is such a struggle to figure out how to keep them out of my face</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>And still have my hair look decent</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i> It actually didn't start where this photo was taken</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>I slept in and just relaxed a bit in the morning</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>So, my sister, BIL, mom and I all hung out with him for the day</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>After I got home</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>I went out to my back yard and cut down my dead lemon tree</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>I have worked so hard to keep this thing alive since Mark's passing</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>But this summer just took it's toll and it died.</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>Sorry Mark</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>My brother had come back into town to pick up</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>Another load of items </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>I won't share all of the photos</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>But getting this golf cart onto the trailer</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>Was A Hoot ~ well, for those of us watching</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>The wheel base was much more narrow </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>Than the trailer panels and</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>Well, they had to 'rig' things to make it work</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>No Duck Tape was used in the process - LOL</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>I found my marbles</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>Really, I needed to clean the jar</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>I received my last couple of pieces of clothing </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>I had ordered</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>I don't think I will need anything new</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>And super long day</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>I was greeted in my driveway</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>By a baby bunny </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>It was a nice treat</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>Although I live in the city</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>I certainly enjoy getting daily visits from creatures in the neighborhood</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>I will attempt to not keep my blogging day so spread out</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>But, I'm not making any promises</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>I'm still working toward embracing the changes in my life</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>And will at least share photos on Instagram</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>My day didn't start out as planned or 'normal'</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>I couldn't find my work keys</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>I think I live with my work keys more than my car/home keys</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>I never know when I might receive a call or text</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>And need to head into the office</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>It's just part of the job</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>However, I panicked when I couldn't find them this morning</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>I was to open the office at 7:30 and nobody else (with keys)</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>Would be there until 8:30</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>I called a fellow employee and stopped by her house</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>On my way into the office, </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>picked up her keys and opened the office</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>As I walked into my office, I opened one of my desk drawers</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>As I also set my purse and phone down on my desk</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>My phone opened to a visual of a post entitled:</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>What are your keys to Life?</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>And, my keys were lying in my desk drawer</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>Yep, there they were, in my desk drawer</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>My keys to life!!</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>At least a good portion of my life!! :) </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>Here is my take and why I started this past 3 days</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>Of my 60 to 60 with this:</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>I realized that most of the past 3 days have been about </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>No special events or treats</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>No projects being finished or worked on</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>Just every day life :)</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>Here we go!!</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>Day {2} of my 60 to 60 </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>Didn't take me out of the house until 3:00 pm</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>I think I over did on day {1}</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>My body was achy and I was over tired</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>Didn't fall asleep until 4AM and didn't get up until noon</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>However, I was so happy to have dinner with son #2</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>We had a super dinner at Texas Roadhouse</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>Madi just LOVES steak...</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>Came home and placed my 'bulk' trash</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>Then in for the night</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>Day {3} took me to the office</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>For a regular day in front of my computer</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>I was so very sad to hear the news of one of our </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>Long time Arizona Senators passing away over the weekend</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>I was so grateful to see our local post office flag at half mass</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>No matter your political bent</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>We should all be thankful to anyone who gave so much of his life</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>To and for our country!</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>I pray for his family and friend over the next </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>several days and weeks</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>As they will need to hold their chins up</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>And be stoic as they go through the process of </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>Allowing our country to mourn this great loss</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>Regular life found me paying bills</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>Mailing packages that needed to be mailed</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>And praying over a special package</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>That will arrive at my granddaughters home tomorrow</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>This is the first grandchild birthday I will have missed</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>In the 14 years I have been a Nana</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>But pray her blessings and favor in her new life</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>There are those keys in my desk drawer</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>Just were I left them :( </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>I went to the polls today and put in my 2 cents </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i> In Every election since I turned 18</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>Because I worked in the front office today</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>I will be taking mom to a couple of important doctor </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>Day {1} of my 60 days to 60</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>Began with me sleeping in until 8am ~ YAY</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>I decided to take a photo of this sign I have hanging in my bedroom</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>I will remind myself of these good rules for life </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>Motivation from my honest post last night</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>Took me to my dining room table</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>Where a brand new rug has been laying for a couple of months</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>It was definitely time to fix my table issue</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>It has been waiting for some TLC</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>Moving over to a corner of the room</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>I added a few bits and pieces from my beach cottage collection</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>My new rug finally found it's home</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>As did a couple of pieces I have received/purchased from friends</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>But I made a huge start on it</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>Thank you for sharing in my journey!</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><i>Hello Sweet Friends</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><i>I know I have been MIA for so many months that I'm not sure anyone is still out there.</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><i>It has been a grueling and HARD year for me.</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><i>I have not taken care of myself and put all of my energy into taking care of others and other things.</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><i>that was on February 3rd of this year.</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><i>I see him every weekend, take him to dinner and do a bit of shopping for his 'wants'.</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><i>He still struggles with not being here, </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><i>but he is in the best place for now.</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><i>My oldest son moved to Texas on February 10th of this year.</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><i>After commuting for several months, </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><i>his wife and daughters have now joined him.</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><i>I purchased a home for them in Mineral Wells, TX.</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><i>I made a quick trip out there in July to sign papers and </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><i>help get them settled.</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><i>Oh my how I MISS THOSE GIRLS</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><i>As I began coming to terms with being an empty nester (alone)</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><i>After 33 years of care giving for my special need son</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><i>And 10 years of care giving for my late husband</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><i>It seems my mom will need extra care and time</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><i>I have been taking her to doctor appointments almost every week</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><i>We have 2 next week and 2 the following week</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><i>There is a possibility that she may come live with me</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><i>Sometime in the future (more near than we might like)</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><i>But that is a last resort, it depends on what all the test results are</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><i>I believe my caretaking days are not over</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><i>With all that said and SO SO SO much left out</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><i>I am asking for input</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;"></span><i></i><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"></span><br /></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><i>In 61 days I will turn 60</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><i>As I approached 50 (a decade ago)</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><i>My life was so very different and I embraced the change</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><i>Planned many fun events and enjoyed life</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;"></span><i></i><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"></span><br /></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><i>Today, life is not so fun</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><i>I'm extremely tired, worn down and battle depression</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><i>To the point I have had serious thoughts that I won't share</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><i>My goal is to begin to embrace 60 with Joy</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><i>And Hopefulness instead of hopelessness</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><i>I want to celebrate the next 60 days in special ways</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><i>Here is where YOU come in</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;"></span><i></i><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"></span><br /></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><i>I need ideas</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><i>Ideas of what small things I can do each day to Love myself</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><i>I'm talking things that don't cost a lot of money</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><i>And don't take up tons of time (that I don't have)</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;"></span><i></i><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"></span><br /></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><i>Here are a few of my own ideas:</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><i>A pedicure (I haven't had one in more than a year)</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><i>A Vacation DAY for myself and NOT a doctor appointment</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><i>(I haven't had one of those in over a year either)</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><i>Go see a movie (can't remember that last time I did that)</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><i>Finish a Project or two or thirty!!!</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><i>Read a magazine - WHAT???</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000;"></span><i></i><span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"></span><br /></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><i>You can see, I have not treated myself with any love, </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><i>respect of gentleness</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><i>For more than a year, </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><i>In fact it is probably more than a decade.</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><i>I try very hard to put others needs before myself and </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><i>I believe that is good (in general)</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><i>But I am 'nearly' at my highest weight ever</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><i>Am battling anemia 'again'</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><i>Battle depression and would rather pull the covers up over my head</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><i>And stay in bed all day, than to get up an leave the house</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><i>I am in excruciating pain everyday</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><i>I take way too much Excedrin and suffer from insomnia</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><i>I MUST make some changes and I want this to be a start</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><i>60 Days to 60</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><i>What should I do??</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>My Dear Friends</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Thank you for continuing to stop by</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Even though I was MIA for so long</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Tonight I write about another loss</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Another ending in my life</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Oh, it's not the most horrible kind</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>It's just another ending</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>For the past year and a half I have been </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Joyfully fluffing and refilling my space</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>At Tillies Attic</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Oh how I have enjoyed creating and filling my space</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>With fun and beautiful treasures</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>It has been a life long dream for me to be a part</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Of an antique/gift shop</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Therefore, it was so exciting to have joined </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>A fun and unique shop</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Unfortunately,</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>The owner received word that the </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Landlord doubled her rent and </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Leased the space to another business without warning</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>So, it is will sadness</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>That the shop will be closing on March 30th.</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>My heart continues to reel from all of the life changes</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>I have been facing over the past several months</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>And now into the next few as well</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>I do wish God would write me a lovely letter</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>And tell me what HE is doing in my life</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Why I am facing so many endings</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>And changes</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>However, we know that is not usually how our God works</i></span></div>
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Joy Junktionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02396533426075869292noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4648157664105577477.post-44500574892830988422018-03-02T17:31:00.000-08:002018-03-02T17:31:14.585-08:00Texas Called --- They Answered<div>
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<i><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">Well Sweet Friends</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">Time slips away and I've failed to update </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">On my Second life changing event</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">Honestly,</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">This one is hard to write and I've procrastinated</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">Hoping it weren't true</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">But first, an update on Madi</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">The first two weeks of his new living arrangement were tough</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">Lots of tears shed and many phone calls</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">I tried to go see him twice a week</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">Things have slowly gotten better</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">And he is definitely settling in</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">I go up on Sunday evenings</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">Take him to dinner and a bit of shopping</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">He calls each night at 9:00 when he gets ready for bed</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">It's a sweet talk and good night</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">I miss him but know this is what is best for this season in our lives</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">On to the next change</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">Andrew, my oldest son, accepted a job opportunity in TEXAS</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">He left one week after Madi moved out</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">February 10th</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">So far, he Loves his new job and is quickly adjusting</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">To his new life</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">His sweet Melissa and My 3 K's will be moving</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">To be with him when school is out in May</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">I KNOW this is a great opportunity for their family</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">However, I can hardly wrap my head around the idea of </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">Them moving to Texas</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">Talk about an Empty Nest</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">I wish I had the energy to write much more</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">But I have been working 7 days a week </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">And will continue to do so until April 5th</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">Which will lead me to my Next life changing event</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">I know God is doing Something</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">I am just Not Sure What!!!</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">Do you even wish He would just Write you a Letter?</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">My Heart Aches........</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">Blessings to you All</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">Until I Announce my next Change *wink*</span></i></div>
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Joy Junktionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02396533426075869292noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4648157664105577477.post-58532136831126600652018-02-04T16:01:00.000-08:002018-02-04T16:01:00.548-08:00Fledging and the Empty Nest<div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;"><i>Sitting in my home office</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;"><i>Watching the sun shine on my 1949 pick up truck</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;"><i>Tear stained cheeks</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;"><i>Sad that this moment has arrived</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;"><i>But filled with gratefulness and pride because it has</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;"><i>Whispers early on of poor prognosis</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;"><i>Years of therapy and hard work</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;"><i>Have yielded to spreading wings</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;"><i>And the fledging from the nest</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;"><i>Yes, the youngest has fledged</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;"><i>And my nest is now empty</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;"><i>Little Madi has moved into a group home</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;"><i>30 miles away</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;"><i>I know it's not that far</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;"><i>However, it is a Huge move</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;"><i>And a major change in both of our lives</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;"><i>Madi has been my side kick since Mark passed </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;"><i>December 24, 2010</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;"><i>We have shared so many laughs </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;"><i>And shed tears of joy and sorrow</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;"><i>Today, Madi is hanging out in his new nest</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;"><i>My prayers are for safety, peace and joy</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;"><i>Timing is right, it's a new beginning</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;"><i>The first of 'several' major life changing events</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;"><i>That will take place for me</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;"><i>Over the next several months</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;"><i>Has happened</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;"><i>Although, I've been away from blogging for some time</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;"><i>I shall be sharing more </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;"><i>As the next life change</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;"><i>Will begin to take place next weekend</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;"><i>I'll share as things unfold</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;"><i>It's hard to live with puzzle pieces</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;"><i>And today, that is all I have</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;"><i>But, I'm excited to see all the pieces be put into place</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;"><i>To have a clearing understanding of what the Lord is doing</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;"><i>And how this picture comes together</i></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: #001001; font-size: large;">I'll be back next week with more to the story...</span></i></div>
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Joy Junktionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02396533426075869292noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4648157664105577477.post-18930052212838917882017-11-08T17:34:00.002-08:002017-11-08T17:34:19.648-08:00Tea Cup Exchange Reveal<div>
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><i>What a joy it has been to participate in </i></span></div>
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<a href="http://theenchantingrose.blogspot.com/2017/11/11th-tea-cup-mug-exchange-reveal.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><i>Tea Cup Exchange</i></span></a></div>
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><i>For the past several years</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><i>Each time I participate I am blessed beyond measure</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><i>By the kindness and generosity of those </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><i>Who </i></span><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><i>have received my name</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><i>Before I share what I received</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><i>I will share what I sent out and to whom</i></span></div>
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<a href="http://garagesalegal.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><i>Deb at Garage Sale Gal</i></span></a></div>
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><i>I have had the pleasure of 'knowing' (in cyberland) </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><i>Deb for a couple of years</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><i>We have exchanged Pocket Letters </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><i>And other fun goodies over time</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><i>She has been a blessing to me</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><i>And I truly have enjoying getting to know her over the years</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><i>You can check out her blog for her reveal post</i></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.finchrest.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><i>Michele at The Nest at Finch Rest</i></span></a></div>
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><i>She sweetly put together a delightful fall package</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><i>Because we don't get much true fall weather </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><i>It was a treat to receive such a gift</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><i>Everything was wrapped so beautifully</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><i>So many lovely treasures that I am enjoying daily</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><i>Beautiful pumpkin which has fit in nicely with my décor </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><i>Lots of pretty smells </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><i>Thank you Michele</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;"><i>Thank you Stephanie for putting so much love and time</i></span></div>
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Joy Junktionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02396533426075869292noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4648157664105577477.post-87588997053956858232017-09-04T18:01:00.000-07:002017-09-04T18:01:12.823-07:00A Few Favorites<div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;">Hello Sweet Friends</span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;">It's been a long while since I last posted</span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;">No sense in trying to catch you up</span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;">Let's just say</span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;">Summer in HOT in Arizona</span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;">And my body is revolting</span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;">I had the Huge Blessing </span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;">With my Dear friend</span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;">It was a joy to watch a couple of ships</span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;">Enjoyed spending time at this cute Light House</span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-size: large;"><i>'Old Point Loma Lighthouse'</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;"><i>Today would have been our 36th wedding anniversary</i></span></div>
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Joy Junktionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02396533426075869292noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4648157664105577477.post-82808056761844302272017-04-18T20:37:00.001-07:002017-04-18T20:58:53.638-07:00Tea Cup & Mug Exchange Reveal<div>
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-size: large;"><i>It's time for a very special Reveal</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-size: large;"><i>And OH What Fun It Has Been</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-size: large;"><i>You send to one person </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-size: large;"><i>But it has been delightful getting to know Marilyn</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-size: large;"><i>And I found great joy in putting her package together </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-size: large;"><i>I was SO surprised when I received a lovely</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-size: large;"><i>Went/Came from ladies in Idaho</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-size: large;"><i> </i></span><a href="http://huckleberrystitches.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><i>Tilda at Huckleberry Stitches</i></span></a></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-size: large;"><i>Oh My how she blessed this momma heart</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-size: large;"><i>A beautiful hand made tea matt and a 'to color' book mark</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-size: large;"><i>By Tilda and her two daughters</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-size: large;"><i>The Tea Cup is a lovely shade of Aqua with white</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-size: large;"><i>I feel so spoiled!</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-size: large;"><i>Thank you Tilda and girls</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-size: large;"><i>For your kindness and tender hearts</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-size: large;"><i>I am enjoying getting to know you and your family</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-size: large;"><i>I never know how to thank <a href="http://theenchantingrose.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Stephanie</a> for hosting this wonderful</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-size: large;"><i>Tea Cup & Mug Exchange twice yearly</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-size: large;"><i>She certainly could be doing many other things</i></span></div>
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Joy Junktionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02396533426075869292noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4648157664105577477.post-12574251274946331452017-04-04T20:00:00.000-07:002017-04-04T20:00:24.406-07:00Happy 81st MOM<div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><i>Hello Friends</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><i>I haven't blogged in such a long time</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><i>I almost forgot how to download, edit and upload photos</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><i>Hopefully, in the weeks ahead</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><i>On where I've been and life in general</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><i>Today</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><i>In the past 10+ years </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><i>Broken Hip</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><i>Mini Stroke</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><i>Valley Fever</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><i>And something that has eaten a good bit</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><i>Of her skull away</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><i>With Great JOY</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><i>She has</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><i>11 Grandchildren</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><i>12 Great Grandchildren</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><i>We had a delightful Celebration at my home on Sunday</i></span></div>
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Joy Junktionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02396533426075869292noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4648157664105577477.post-84154066667520663912017-02-12T15:05:00.002-08:002017-02-12T15:05:53.316-08:00Prayers for a Friend<div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Dear Sweet Blog Friends</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Sometimes there are few words</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>We've all felt it and been there</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Leah became widowed about the same time I did</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>That is how we met</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>She was very blessed to find true love again</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>She married Joel and together they blended their families</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Within the past 2 years they have </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>As well as a child they had been fostering</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Together, in a few short years</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>They have 9 children</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>4 of whom were orphaned and still young</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Last night </i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>My Dear Leah</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Became a widow again</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Joel succumbed to complications after emergency surgery</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>I am at a total loss for words</i></span></div>
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;"><i>There are no words to express my thanks for the outpouring of love and prayers concerning my precious </i></span><a class="profileLink" data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show="1" data-hovercard="/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=100004360897727" href="https://www.facebook.com/joel.stirewalt"><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;"><i>Joel</i></span></a><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;"><i>! He is now in the arms of Jesus! We hurt so badly but are so thankful this "goodbye" is only temporary until we will one day be reunited in Heaven. We will still need your prayers for a long time to come but especially in a few hours when I have to share this heartbreaking news with his 4 youngest babies. </i></span><a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"tn":"*N","type":104}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/godisstillgood?source=feed_text&story_id=10208593868780353"><span class="_5afx"><span aria-label="hashtag" class="_58cl _5afz"><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;"><i>#</i></span></span><span class="_58cm"><span style="color: #351c75; font-size: large;"><i>Godisstillgood</i></span></span></span></a></div>
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Joy Junktionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02396533426075869292noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4648157664105577477.post-392485802127193582017-02-08T19:41:00.001-08:002017-02-08T19:41:39.594-08:00GOD had a Plan<div align="center">
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Hello Sweet Blog Friends</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Although I've been fairly sporadic in blogland of late</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>I have a little anniversary memory to share</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>10 years ago today, I announced and acted on </i></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>The most difficult decision I had ever made </i></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Up </i></span><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>until that point in my life</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Although settling on that decision was a </i></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Long and </i></span><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>arduous process</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>I knew it was the right decision</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>After spending 11 years at our home church</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Working as the Church Administrator for 7 years</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Serving as the Women's Ministries Director for 4 years</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>And spending about 80% of my waking hours at the </i></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Church for many years</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>The Lord directed me to quit my job</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>On this date 10 years ago </i></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>I thought that was all the decision would entail</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>I would quit my job and continue the rest of life</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>However, others also get to make decisions</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Once I announced that I was quitting my job</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Everything else was taken from me</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>I was asked to step down from Women's Ministries</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Within 12 hours my family and I were no longer members</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Of the church we had loved and served for 11 years</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>I spent a week in bed</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Cried for hours and days</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Didn't answer or take calls</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>This isn't the way it was supposed to be</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>BUT GOD</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Had a Plan</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>'For I know what I have planned for you,' says the LORD. </i></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>'I have plans to prosper you, not to harm you.</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>I have plans to give you a future filled with hope.'</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Jeremiah 29:11</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>YES!</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>His plan walked out over the past 10 years was </i></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Definitely filled with hope.</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Heartache and loss as well, but I see His hand in it all.</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>The future was not clear to us 10 years ago</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>The perfect job opportunity that would open up for me</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Which allowed me time to truly enjoy life with Mark </i></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Our sons and our oldest granddaughter</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>We didn't see the weeks and months that </i></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Mark would spend in the hospital</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>My ability to be with him so much of that time</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Never would have happened had the changes not been made</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>God had a Plan that we could not see</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>But stepping out in Faith solidified our walk with HIM</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>And strengthened our commitment to each other </i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Yes, there have been some very difficult and life altering</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Moments in the past 10 years</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Moments I'd love to change or forget</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>I've faced loss, sadness, loneliness</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>And washed my fair share of tear stained pillowcases</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>Yet, I would not change a moment of it</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;"><i>To go back to where I was 10 years ago</i></span><br />
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<i><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">Being married to your job,</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">Your church, your ministry or</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">Anything else that pulls you away from</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">God's heart and His Plan</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">Is not healthy or beneficial</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">My heart and life are more balanced today</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">Because </span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">God Had a Plan</span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">Even though I couldn't see it at the time</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">Be Blessed My Friends </span></i><br />
<i><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">Enjoy 'Heart' Month</span></i><br />
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