Graduation Countdown

As I sort through my son's photos of the last 18 years, I still find it hard to believe that we are here--High School Graduation.  Because it is such a milestone, we all remember our own graduation and it sure doesn't seem like that long ago.  He will remember this moment always, but I hope he remembers so much more.  The photos are reminders of his happy life and the special times we had as a family.  I hope these memories and experiences are enough.  He is ready to move on and I am ready to watch him fly out of our nest. My prayer is that the lessons he has learned give him flight!  Congratulations to my sweet boy--time to fly.  xo Mom

Happy Sunday!

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How beautiful it is to do nothing, and then rest afterward - Spanish Proverb

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Fields of Gold

Happy Mother's Day!

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Winning the Lottery

Do you ever play the game--"If I won the lottery, I would . . ."  It's fun to dream about
what you would do if you didn't have a financial care in the world.  Of course this is
not the reality for me or for just about everyone I know.  But I do ask myself this question,
because, financial freedom should not keep you (at least in some way) from your dreams.  I spent
many years doing things I needed to do and not the things I wanted to do.  After searching,
I do believe I found the right balance--I teach, I create art, I am my house manager and I volunteer in our community. When I was honest about who I am and what I wanted, the decision was clear.  I may not have won a lottery, but I feel like I won so much more. . .I have the answer to the question.

SPRING JOY

 One of the benefits of four seasons is watching and appreciating the constant changes of nature.  After a long winter, the signs of spring are everywhere.  Spirits are raised and people are smiling as we bask in the warmth and bright colors of spring.  One of my first trips is to a local nursery where a wonderful woman named Joy, greets me with a big spring welcome.  I am always so happy to see her and all the beautiful blossoms that have sprouted the past few months.  For most, this seasonal activity is normal, but for me it is also a special connection to a precious memory.   This was one of the first places my Mom and I would go in the spring, and now that she is gone, I feel her smiling down on me when I am there.  I feel her presence, remember our visits and am reminded that she is always with me in spirit (especially when I select the flowers and promise I will water them).  Spring is our reminder that life goes on and will bloom again.   So thank you spring, thank you Joy and thank you Mom for reminding me to appreciate the beauty of the season.