go back in time

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

I wish I could go back in time to when my mother was still able to walk and live in her house. She had many challenges but the fall down the stairs changed her life forever. Because they refused to have a care giver who would have been there to let my father in, she is no longer mobile or functional.
It is so sad to see her in the rehab facility trying to get up to go to the toilet. Be careful we as women are one broken bone away from dependancy.

  

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SHERI1969 7/31/2009 7:02AM

Strange, I was thinking as I was lying awake in bed how much I wanted my grandma back who passed away 2 years ago this August 17. But I would never want her in the pain she was in. No such thing as time machines but there are scrapbooks!!!!!! :) Report Inappropriate Comment

SACTOKAREN 7/28/2009 4:50PM

I know what you mean! My mom broke her leg last November and had to have a partial hip replacement. She still isn't completely recovered. She just turned 88 and was so vibrant and active before the fall. You and your mom are in my thoughts and prayers. Report Inappropriate Comment

Off I go

Thursday, July 16, 2009

I have tif's that I am trying to save on my computer . I must need to get the
this is the view from my son's house in San Francisco, You can kind of see a darker blue at the horizon, that is the bay.

  

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MEL-CHAN 7/25/2009 4:42AM

Wow! That's very pretty. I hope you have fun there! Report Inappropriate Comment

SHERI1969 7/20/2009 12:47AM

It is a beautiful picture. I love to take pictures and edit with Photo Filtre, a free download that helps make your pictures look more formal or like they had been to a studio for touching up! It's fun too! You should try it, play with it...you can make pictures look like posters, water colour paintings etc. It's cool! Report Inappropriate Comment

TEACHEROF4TH 7/17/2009 6:36PM

Have a great vacation Maria! Report Inappropriate Comment

MARINEMAMA 7/17/2009 7:06AM

What a view!!!!! Have fun!! Report Inappropriate Comment

BJUMPINGFORJOY 7/16/2009 9:32PM

This is beautiful. Enjoy your self. Report Inappropriate Comment

When God wants us to change...

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

I am traveling to the north pole not because I am actually traveling to Yellow Knife, but because my brother is ill and I can do nothing to help.
I pray.... but I am a doing.
If...I am doing.... I feel I am doing my part.
Now all I can do is be supportive.
It is not in my nature to be supportive by doing nothing.
But doing nothing is the most perfect form of action. Lao Tso
When God wants us to change He sends us chances to do things differently.
I pray I do what my brother needs from me, not what I need to do for him.

  

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TEACHEROF4TH 7/15/2009 4:05PM

Maria, your incredible compassion and tenderness shines through even as you whisper this prayer. I will add my prayers, thoughts, and good wishes to you and your family at this time. May God bless you and keep you. hugs, Debbie Report Inappropriate Comment

SLHMOMOF2 7/15/2009 3:19PM

I will keep you and your family in my prayers. May God bless you all with the peace and quietness that is needed to hear his "still, small voice" guiding you. Blessings, Sherri Report Inappropriate Comment

Time to go to bed

Thursday, July 09, 2009

I really want to be able to have pictures and sometimes I am able to do it and other times I cannot.
But my cat Hijinks thinks it is time to go to bed so she is sitting on my foot wondering what is so important to interrupt our evening ritual.
I take my medication. I brush my teeth and wash my face while she sips water in the bathtub. And then after I get under the covers she attacks the lump that is my feet until she gets tired and curls up next to me.
She stretches out so she takes half of hubby's place but he comes in on my side and pulls her over and then goes to bed. He is the sweetest.
Archie shows up when he is finished playing with his beanie baby cardinal.
Good night sweet sparks now it is time to go.

  

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PINDOC 7/9/2009 2:05AM

I love your cat story! I miss having a kitty or 2 to sleep with. Night night. Report Inappropriate Comment

25,000 Spark Points!

Tuesday, July 07, 2009

Well while I want to celebrate with a photo on my blog
but the picture will not show up.
Had a great 4th with Son #1 and daughter-in-law #1.
I had a great day Visited with Son # 2 and daughter-in-law # 2
We all went to the de Young and saw the treasures of King Tut!
Found out I need 500 dollars of repairs on my 2004 car!
But I got to the 25,000 trophy today so good times bad times who knows?

I just love finding out what will be sent next.