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SEVEN LITTLE WORDS

11/29/2016

LOVE IS SOMETHING THAT WON'T EVER FADE. ONCE YOU REALLY LOVE SOMEONE, THAT PERSON WILL STAY IN YOUR HEART FOREVER.

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Just wanted to share something sweet that happened this past weekend. Hubby, Jenna and Alec went up to my late mom-in-law's house to check on something. When they entered the house, Alec stopped, looked around, and then said softly, "She's not here." (the first three words). When Jen got back to my place, she told me what he said. I turned and told him, that that was right, she wasn't in her house anymore. I asked him if he knew where she lived now. His answer, "Heaven." (the fourth word). Then he turned away from us and said quietly to himself, "I miss her." (the last three words.

Seven little words. Every time I think about this, I tear up. Alec wasn't around Little Ma as much as some of the other great-grandkids, but he sure bonded with her. I notice that every so often, he will say things right out of the blue, like "I miss Grandma Hazel." Love does NOT die.

I also wanted to confess something today. I am addicted to Trump World TV. I find myself watching the political discussions on some of the channels constantly! This reminds me of the time during the O.J. Simpson trial. I planned my day around it. I would turn on every TV in the house, and go from room to room cleaning, while keeping up on every stinking detail. I never missed a beat. When the trial broke for lunch for a few hours, that's when I would do my grocery shopping and running errands. This went on for. . .what? something like nine months!

Anyhoo, all this business of the election, after the election, and getting ready for a new administration has been absolutely fascinating. It truly is playing out like the most impossible reality show ever. You can't make up some of the stuff that is unfolding. Life IS stranger than fiction. I can't imagine what will happen once we officially enter Trump World in January 2017.

I also wanted to comment on the big project that Jenna and I are working on. We have had some meetings with people who are being generous with their time, knowledge, and expertise. It is still scaring the beejeebers out of me when I think what we have waiting for us ahead, but, by golly, we ARE going to do this. It make take a few (or more) years, but it will get done.

Little Ma "shelling" on her beloved beach in Florida.

GOD BLESS YOU ALL

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THANKFUL. . .ALWAYS

11/25/2016

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THE MORE YOU THANK LIFE, THE MORE LIFE GIVES YOU TO BE THANKFUL FOR.

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It's the day after Thanksgiving and hope all went well for you all. Jenna, Alec, Cate, and Abby joined Hubby and me for a meal and a good visit. Dan and his wife couldn't make it from Minnesota this time.

A shout out to all you "Black Friday" shoppers. (you do know that you must be a bit nutso to be out in the crowds, right?) Actually, you are probably braver and smarter than I, 'cause you'll get your shopping done before really bad weather hits us. So, go have fun.

I would like to announce that I bought myself a special present early. It hasn't been delivered yet, since we are still in the process of redoing a small room upstairs into a laundry room. But, yes, I have a new washer and dryer coming! Did I mention that my loyal, hard-working washer and dryer set is over 40 years old? Yup, I said 40. Hubby went and bought it for me the week Jenna was born, since I would have two kids in diapers and didn't want to keep going to the laundromat. So, it's definitely time.

I must mention that I am really enjoying my little white, used pick-up (Dough Boy), and haven't even driven my big red SUV since we got it. I tried one day, but it was so huge and uncomfortable that I ended up in Dough Boy, and was very happy, thank you very much. I do feel much more accepted on the road, since almost every other vehicle I meet is also white. I truly came home when I joined the "conspiracy". hee hee

I would like to make a few notations about the previous post. My Little J's "DAMN" cartoon needs a little explaining. First off, I didn't list Mr. Trump's son-in-law's name correctly. I though it was "Justin", but soon after I learned it was "Jared". Sorry. Also, the picture where Little J is holding the newspaper, she is supposed to look like she is using her arms and hands. For some reason, it looks like she is holding the paper with her toes. Which means, she's got her legs sticking out in front of her. That image is just so wrong in so many ways, ya think?

I thought I would share another "DAMN" moment with you. Enjoy

GOD BLESS YOU ALL

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ENOUGH

11/15/2016

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THE TRUE COURAGE IS FACING DANGER WHEN YOU ARE AFRAID.

                                                          Frank Baum

IMPORTANT NOTE: The following is just my feeling about certain things that have occurred in recent days. Each and every one of us Americans has the right to express what we consider our own thoughts and I appreciate the fact that I have the God-given and country-given right to blat whatever I want. No insult or disrespect is intended for any other person who reads this post.    Thank you.

Well.     The election is over and we are still standing. We have experienced an amazing period of historical events and with luck, we may come out okay.  I am still stunned at the hard feelings that both sides are expressing. Ouch. It is going to be an interesting next few months to see exactly what is going to take place. Tuesday night I couldn't stay awake long enough to see who had won the election, but when I woke up at 6:30 Wednesday morning, I immediately turned on the TV. What a shock! I would have never dreamed it. I guess the saying "NEVER SAY NEVER" is true. Nothing is for certain today.

I am a bit concerned about the selections being made for the government positions that will serve under Trump. Again, ouch. Another wait and see moment. Look below and see if this could possibly occur.

First we learned of some of the people picked to serve on Trump's transition team. Uh. . . this one actually happened.

Is this the next thing we will see on TV? Barron for Ambassador to Disneyworld? I guess Trump has proved that whatever he wants . . . well, let's just leave that unsaid.

If something that silly and ridiculous happens (and, Lord help us all, since some really ridiculous things that already happened) I'll fight to the end to have my little Abby declared Queen of Disneyland in California! Yeah. . .yeah. . . that's what I'll do.

Have you heard enough here? Actually, the word "enough" came to my mind while reading Facebook and saw posts from some educated, religious people begging for everyone to please pull together and "make America stronger" (this part was very good), and then the next post they wrote was filled with name-calling and insults about politicians that they did not favor. Enough. In many ways, I've heard enough of people acting in a very bad way. As Trump said many times during the campaign, "There's a lot of really bad, bad people out there."

Sigh. I guess he was finally right about one thing.

Enough.

                                                                  GOD BLESS YOU ALL

                                                AND GOD BLESS OUR GREAT COUNTRY

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SOME GOOD NEWS. . .AND SOME BAD

11/8/2016

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DIAMONDS ARE MADE UNDER PRESSURE.
                                                                          Mike Vacanti

Lots of stuff has been happening.

First off, the bad news. I talked to sister Judy and she said that after going in for a check-up after her breast surgery, it was discovered that they did not get all the cancer. She is doing both radiation and chemo for a while and then it will be determined what happens next. Crap!

Nice things that happened in the last few weeks are all social events (that really don't mean anything to you all out there, but they were fun). Like. . .going to sister Sandy's house for a visit and lunch with Judy, Aunt Kate, and cousin Rosie (who I hadn't seen in about 25 years!). Dan and his wife were here from Minnesota this past weekend so that they could attend the wedding of our friends, Ken and Jessie.

The latest important news is that Jenna and I have decided to make a really big effort to get on with our plans to start a day-hab center for autistic people who have "aged" out of the day-care or school period of their lives. It is really scary to look around and see that there are very few places for these l8-and-up persons to go to during the day. The parents may still need to work during the day, or they have become too old to tend to their loved ones in the way that is needed.

We met with some people, who in turn, hooked us up with other knowledgeable people, and on and on we go in our search for all the answers to the questions that are coming up. It is really exciting to be working on this project and imagining what a difference it could make in these citizens' lives. Our dream is to provide a place where they are treated with kindness, respect, and friendship, while doing things that would enrich their lives and make them eager to meet each day. So many people in their position are stuck in places where they are parked in front of a TV and do little but wait for mealtimes so that there is a break in the monotony of their day.

It is going to take a ton of work, blood, sweat, and tears (and I haven't even mentioned money), but we are going to do our very best to make this happen. We are fortunate to already have the land, but deciding on the size of building, the lay-out, planning for future expansion, deciding on how many clients we would start out with, etc. is confusing. Everyone we have talked to is really on-board with the idea. Goodness knows there is a need for facilities like this. Referring to the quote on this post, if diamonds are made under pressure, than our project will be quite a shining beauty.

Wouldn't it be wonderful if this takes off so well that we have to expand? Whoo whoo! Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers that we can actually make this happen.

I was listening to the truck radio the other day and the song "Soul On Fire" was playing. (Google it. . .it's wonderful). I told Jenna that the thought "GOAL On Fire" was how I am feeling right now, 'cause I am fired up about reaching our goal. :)

Speaking of my truck, (you remember the little white one that I just got?), well, we decided to name it
"Dough Boy". Perhaps I already mentioned some of the names of other white vehicles that are in our family - - - Jenna (Yetti),  Zonna (White Lightening), our recently sold station wagon (Snow Ball). Of course, everyone in our family names their vehicles regardless of what color they are. Such as "Sharon", "Pearl", "Toby", "Roy", "Ruby", and "Old Green". Uh. . .after rereading what I just wrote, it makes my family sound a tad bit weird. Whatever.

Other than that, I can only say that I am looking forward to the major celebrating everyone is going to do tonight when the election IS FINALLY OVER!!!!!!!!!. I. . .AM. . .SO. . .SICK. . .OF. . .POLITICS.

                                                           GOD BLESS YOU ALL

                                                    AND GOD BLESS AMERICA

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ENOUGH

SOME GOOD NEWS. . .AND SOME BAD

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