Febuary

So  two birthdays this month.  Miranda's on the 16th  and Naomi on the 18th.  Walgreens will be busy Yes?  I am thinking maybe James might take me to the Church Mens group breakfast?  I would like if it is open after 10.  :)  

2015

Well  Let me try this again and save before I try to attach picture.

I tried to make small resolutions. Be thankful, grateful and drink more water as Miranda encourages me to do.  I am busy with the Big News is Miranda is in school.  We are all very hopeful and proud of her.  I am also proud of Marshall and his work to make goals and keep positive about change.  

This   January Naomi, Miranda and I all worked to have a birthday party event for James Michael at the Kinningham Park club house. It was exhausting and after all is said and done I am happy we had the chance to celebrate with family and friends.  Next party I hope to have the house in condition to host a party at this home.??  

Our pets are near and dear.  This month we unexpectedly, lost Comet.  We think like he had a stroke?  Very hard and we miss him.  We did not have long and we have a puppy  Atlas.  He is a beautiful  Husky..  Only a few weeks old.  Miranda is his momma also.     so I stop here  

October Days

Greetings,  
The days are dry, cool and crisp.   Here we come into that fast part of the year where I blink my eyes and the year will be over.  I am trudging along: thankful and hopeful.  I have found a great "job club"  called Hired Texas.  It started for those over fifty looking for new or different careers.  They have all kinds of resources of which I really enjoy the 8:30  Tuesday morning  Practice makes perfect forum where we share and listen about potential interview questions.   

I want to share that Naomi has a marker for Brenda's Headstone.

OK   I am off to get busy this afternoon.   xxxxoooo

September days

Greetings,   Sure enjoyed time spent with my mom and twin.   :)    Now Mike and Naomi are off to Tennessee.  Will await details and stories.  Naomi is looking forward to seeing Cousin Betty and her old hometown.  
Ready to step myself up and get onboard with finding  job.  I hope to find a day job and keep Walgreens as my part time...   Will see.   Already one hitch....  no position now... with Datappointment..  My church has offered me a position to clean up...         I am happy about that.  I want to...earn and learn....   I notice...       I have been in this boat many times and still I am thankful.   I hear others complain...   blame...etc..  and I want to be out of that...

Summer 2014

hum mmmm   it is time to reflect...  It is so telling to see people's choices....   Do others follow through?  Does everyone wish to really influence others?  I don't know.  I know I have a lot to be thankful for.   Peace is wonderful and age does give more I think.  I am trying to up my administrative skills.  Careers want workers with skills with outlook...  as this is really about office communication....   I got in person communication..but need to work on computer skills.  I am planning to go to the workforce office and build up some such skills.  I am going to end with a blessing.   right most often two way to see and the worst is not good.  xxxxooooo

June

I find myself resting my feet a lot after Walgreens....and after the Kenmar ladies get to day hab.  So another month has pasted....  So much has been up in the air...  I can see strength working.  Naomi is working hard to meet her goals...   To be independent....to walk where she can...  To recognize those who have helped.  I am glad to hear her express  that she has a better understanding of what the Parkinson's is doing...  I was off Sunday and I feel good about this day.  I did go to church.  I did rest.  Naomi took us to Denny's....we had a good time...  Then we were able to go to her house and pick up and check mail.....   And to finish with a positive note one of the church members I see but not recently...  she has been upset about a missing book she thought she had loaned to one of us her sunday school group...  turns out the pastor had her book...  and I could really see her joy in this find...  and yes I believe finds do come from God....:)   

March

This has been a life changing month.  Mikes sister our Brenda did not survive a stroke.  It has been a very sad hurt for all the family. We all pray that we do right and in a loving manner.  Today Grandma did make a list of things she needs from her house.  We want her to know that we will work together to preserve all we can.

Today being Easter I am glad I was able with help to make Brenda's favorite  "Dirty Rice"  with Banana Pudding too with Naomi's help.  We are trying to keep a routine and Mike is very good to be in charge of her medicines..business...etc...  It is not easy but Marshall and Miranda are realizing too that we need to be a team.

I am glad to say I think Miranda is feeling better.  Working on some goals.  I have thought for some time a temp agency might be good.  Well if her friends can set her on that path yeah.  

So we love Brenda...  a great aunt, caretaker, friend and sister.
Life is so precious and we need to recognize this...   We have spent so many hours with pictures, stories and recollections... peace