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The Gift of Time
Time My husband received this poster in the mail: A 90-Year Human Life in Weeks My heart pounded, panic gripped me. I found my age, looked at how many boxes were left and told myself to breathe! The poster represented how I’ve felt since I was a teen. Time passing day by day. Now here it was right in front of me little boxes, a chart, showing how much time I’d have if I was lucky enough to live to ninety.
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Have You Made A Difference?
I’ve been car shopping. Normally, I stick with Honda’s because of their safety ratings. In the past ten years, I haven’t looked at other cars. It also made it easy. I never wanted to deal with salespeople. This year was different. The past two months I decided I would expand my horizon, brave car salesmen, and actually test drive other vehicles. Well, I met some of the most down to earth, kind people through my car shopping experience. Much to my husband’s dismay the conversation often veered from the size of engines to the salesmen’s lives. What brought them to Southwest Florida, how long have they lived here, were they…
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Spreading the Love
Spreading the Love Caloosahatchee River bridge Valentine’s Day is on its way! I say let’s spread the love to everyone. Let’s make the holiday more than loving just our immediate family. I read an article the other day that said Americans are lonely especially older Americans. Living in Cape Coral I can say that it is all too often I see an elderly person sitting alone in a restaurant. This Valentine’s Day do something in your community or online that shows people you care. Compliment someone, buy a few desserts and take them to your local police or fire station with a note of thanks, or write a kind letter to…
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Wonderful Mom Moments
My inspiration for this post comes from The Book of Awesome. I have discovered the magic in delving into thankfulness and recognizing the extraordinary moments that take place every day. In celebration of Mother’s Day, I’ve decided to make a list of special times that have grabbed my heart and made me especially thankful to be a mom. Moms feel free to add to the list in the comment section or on my Facebook page. I wish I could remember every detail of when my teens were younger but I can’t. Even Kai’s little boy voice escapes me. So please join in and help jog my memory of those precious moments shared with our children. …
