Hope you all had a great Sunday. I didn't make it to Church this morning. Just didn't get up. Sleep patterns have changed a bit and for some reason I'm just staying up late. Seem to have a boost of energy beginning around 5 or 6 pm and I get busy doing stuff. Kind of odd for me. It's not a bad thing, I sure get a bunch of things done. Had church anyway. Just me and my Chiweenie "Wendy". Walked our mile and a half, prayed and sang. It was good. I'd take a picture of her but she's belly up on the couch sleeping all wrapped up in a throw.
One of the things I'm learning about from reading stuff about aging is to keep busy, keep learning, keep interested. So, that's what I'm doing. Funny thing is I keep learning more about myself. You'd think at 72 I'd know myself by now but it just isn't so. Surprises me. Interesting too. Like I didn't know that I would push myself like I'm doing. I just get up out of my recliner and go do something. Usually something I don't want to do. Like the dishes or straightening up the living room or going outside and straightening up out there. I don't plan to do it, I just get up and go for it. I have to ask myself what I did with Judy. Where'd I put her.
The thing is, I like it! I like it alot!!! When I first realized I was retired (that's another story), I just sat down. Didn't go much, except what was necessary. Didn't do much either. That lasted a pretty long while.
Glad that's over. Don't think I've been happier in a very very long time than I am now. Life is still life for sure and every week has it's challenges. Some are pretty rough and sometimes a little scary.
There is a huge difference now that I wasn't aware of before. And it's amazing to me.
I'll have to finish this next time cuz I've run out of room. Tomorrow is Monday and lots of opportunities ahead. Blessings and come back tomorrow for the rest.... Judy
Sunday, October 23, 2016
I can't believe I just did that!!!
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| My first selfie. |
I'm just so silly. Actually I found that post so I published it anyway. Hope I haven't confused you. I confused me!!!
It's been a while...no excuses
Can you believe it? 2016 is almost over and I show up again. Ya know what...I've been busy. It's hard being a widow...single and aging all at the same time. But I'm doing it. Moving right along trying out new things as I go. Some work and some don't. Nevah, nevah, nevah give up!!!
So this time it's a shop on Etsy. I think the name is gonna be Gramms Cottage. I've been actually making beaded jewelry and I've collected several pieces so someone said..."you should sell it on Etsy". I tried that once before and closed the shop, so here I go again. Maybe it'll fly this time.
I'm really gonna try to stay up with writing most every day. First, I enjoy it but also it might help get my brand out there, whatever that means. My shop isn't actually open yet, I'm still in the set up process, so maybe in a week or so. I have pictures to take and stuff like that. Get it all designed and posted first.
My life is never dull and never just quiet and still. During the dry time of my Blog my mini van died. What a life change that was. So, I sold it to a local parts place for $150.00 which paid for the towing and there was a little left over. I had just bought 2 new tires and spent over $900.00 on fixing the thing in the engine. Well, I was afoot for about 3 months. I learned to ride the bus to the Hospital where I volunteer in the Gift Shop. I also work in the Gift Shop "on call", for pay and my kids were kind enough to help me by giving me a ride home after work. It was a challenge to say the least but I sure learned more about myself in the process. I could do it and life went on and it was an adventure all around. I'm better for it.
God willing and the creek don't rise, I'll be back tomorrow. Blessings to all
So this time it's a shop on Etsy. I think the name is gonna be Gramms Cottage. I've been actually making beaded jewelry and I've collected several pieces so someone said..."you should sell it on Etsy". I tried that once before and closed the shop, so here I go again. Maybe it'll fly this time.
I'm really gonna try to stay up with writing most every day. First, I enjoy it but also it might help get my brand out there, whatever that means. My shop isn't actually open yet, I'm still in the set up process, so maybe in a week or so. I have pictures to take and stuff like that. Get it all designed and posted first.
My life is never dull and never just quiet and still. During the dry time of my Blog my mini van died. What a life change that was. So, I sold it to a local parts place for $150.00 which paid for the towing and there was a little left over. I had just bought 2 new tires and spent over $900.00 on fixing the thing in the engine. Well, I was afoot for about 3 months. I learned to ride the bus to the Hospital where I volunteer in the Gift Shop. I also work in the Gift Shop "on call", for pay and my kids were kind enough to help me by giving me a ride home after work. It was a challenge to say the least but I sure learned more about myself in the process. I could do it and life went on and it was an adventure all around. I'm better for it.
God willing and the creek don't rise, I'll be back tomorrow. Blessings to all
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Helpless
Sometimes really serious things happen in life. This is one of those times.
Before I went to Kigali, Rwanda, Africa I did a lot of research on the country. I found very graffic pictures of the 100 day genocide in 1994. I traveled to Rwanda as a mission short term trip. I can't really explain the draw I experience to the people and the place, but can say it will forever be in my heart.
This week it has been revealed in the international news that 1 million children have been murdered by chemical bombs dropped on the civilian citizens of Syria near Damascus. Mass murder by nerve gas.
When the genocide happened in Rwanda, the world leaders discussed it and debated it. This included the US and the UN. The entire world stood by while whole families were murdered by machete and clubs. No one stepped up to help.
This is what the situation in Syria is. I'm glad to know that there appears to be a movement of US Naval ships moving in close and there are steps being taken to help, though no help has actually begun.
What can one person do? Pray and encourage others to pray. That's what I've done and that's what I continue doing. Helpless? No, not when you know the Master of the Universe and call upon His name "Jesus". Sad, breaks my heart...how much more it must break His heart.
Pray!
Before I went to Kigali, Rwanda, Africa I did a lot of research on the country. I found very graffic pictures of the 100 day genocide in 1994. I traveled to Rwanda as a mission short term trip. I can't really explain the draw I experience to the people and the place, but can say it will forever be in my heart.
This week it has been revealed in the international news that 1 million children have been murdered by chemical bombs dropped on the civilian citizens of Syria near Damascus. Mass murder by nerve gas.
When the genocide happened in Rwanda, the world leaders discussed it and debated it. This included the US and the UN. The entire world stood by while whole families were murdered by machete and clubs. No one stepped up to help.
This is what the situation in Syria is. I'm glad to know that there appears to be a movement of US Naval ships moving in close and there are steps being taken to help, though no help has actually begun.
What can one person do? Pray and encourage others to pray. That's what I've done and that's what I continue doing. Helpless? No, not when you know the Master of the Universe and call upon His name "Jesus". Sad, breaks my heart...how much more it must break His heart.
Pray!
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Mellow
What changes you? I was just thinking that this morning. It is gray outside...had a bit of a cloud burst early this morning with thunder and lightening in the night hours. It was wonderful. Sets me up for a rather mellow and contemplative mood.
The idea of what changes me came after reading all the most current posts on fb. I began to think about this question realizing that there are some things, I mean major things that have changed me in the last, oh say 10 years.
Death has changed me. The realization that it's real. It got too real for me when my husband passed away from cancer. It was quick of which I'm glad but the recoop for me has been a long time coming. It, death, has changed my perspective on life. That makes sense...it would for anyone. Not so concerned about it especially knowing that it's only the earth suit that dies. I will be going to Heaven to be with my Savior Jesus along with all the other believers including my husband. That softens the blow for sure but while I'm still in the suit, I don't consider it terminal anymore. Mostly because of the knowledge that I won't die.
Rwanda has changed me. Experiencing a third world country...a police state...a poverty life style. Soldiers standing along the wayside with their big guns. Being stopped by one in traffic to show identification. Visiting a village. The word village has taken on a new meaning. No electricity, window panes, indoor toilet or running water. Certainly no hot water for bathing. Bare feet. Their view of Americans. Their perspective on life.
Recognizing how spoiled I am. How free I am. How totally unthankful I've been all these years.
What changes you? I was just thinking that this morning. It is gray outside...had a bit of a cloud burst early this morning with thunder and lightening in the night hours. It was wonderful. Sets me up for a rather mellow and contemplative mood.
The idea of what changes me came after reading all the most current posts on fb. I began to think about this question realizing that there are some things, I mean major things that have changed me in the last, oh say 10 years.
Death has changed me. The realization that it's real. It got too real for me when my husband passed away from cancer. It was quick of which I'm glad but the recoop for me has been a long time coming. It, death, has changed my perspective on life. That makes sense...it would for anyone. Not so concerned about it especially knowing that it's only the earth suit that dies. I will be going to Heaven to be with my Savior Jesus along with all the other believers including my husband. That softens the blow for sure but while I'm still in the suit, I don't consider it terminal anymore. Mostly because of the knowledge that I won't die.
Rwanda has changed me. Experiencing a third world country...a police state...a poverty life style. Soldiers standing along the wayside with their big guns. Being stopped by one in traffic to show identification. Visiting a village. The word village has taken on a new meaning. No electricity, window panes, indoor toilet or running water. Certainly no hot water for bathing. Bare feet. Their view of Americans. Their perspective on life.
Recognizing how spoiled I am. How free I am. How totally unthankful I've been all these years.
Saturday, August 3, 2013
Boot Scootin' Boogy
I have a knee scooter. In case you are unfamiliar with that term...it's is made for people who cannot use one of their feet for what ever reason, i.e., broke it, sprained, had surgery on it or...
So, with a second surgery on my right ankle to correct and strengthen the fractured bone, I'm off that foot now for another 6 weeks or whatever it takes. My daughter and I went to the medical store and rented this really cool device with handle bar and hand brake and a special pad to rest my knee. The good foot then just moves me along...ala scooter.
It's a tricky thing at nearly 70 to ride. Sometimes wobbly and sometimes it stalls out on a crack in the pavement. I bit the dust yesterday, right out side my front door where my walk way meets the sidewalk. Didn't quite make the turn and down I went. Thank God, Chrissie was just a couple of steps ahead of me. We were on our way to visit her sister. I scared her. I think I scare her a lot cause she sees how wobbly I am on both the crutches and the scooter.
Today I've been terribly tired and took a morning nap that lasted until early afternoon. AND...here I am, tired again. This aging thing I'm living these days is just so unexpected. Guess if you are like me, until you begin to live the realities of it, it's just something that will happen down the line...but certainly not now. And that's no matter what the age. I know there's lots of folks more progressive than I...it's just that, well, you know...
So, with a second surgery on my right ankle to correct and strengthen the fractured bone, I'm off that foot now for another 6 weeks or whatever it takes. My daughter and I went to the medical store and rented this really cool device with handle bar and hand brake and a special pad to rest my knee. The good foot then just moves me along...ala scooter.
It's a tricky thing at nearly 70 to ride. Sometimes wobbly and sometimes it stalls out on a crack in the pavement. I bit the dust yesterday, right out side my front door where my walk way meets the sidewalk. Didn't quite make the turn and down I went. Thank God, Chrissie was just a couple of steps ahead of me. We were on our way to visit her sister. I scared her. I think I scare her a lot cause she sees how wobbly I am on both the crutches and the scooter.
Today I've been terribly tired and took a morning nap that lasted until early afternoon. AND...here I am, tired again. This aging thing I'm living these days is just so unexpected. Guess if you are like me, until you begin to live the realities of it, it's just something that will happen down the line...but certainly not now. And that's no matter what the age. I know there's lots of folks more progressive than I...it's just that, well, you know...
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