Overwhelmed By Kindness

Today I was overwhelmed by kindness in many ways. Just seems like the 'kinder and gentler' you are, the more you run smack dab into it.

Actually, I've always been a rather meek and mild person (except when that final, last straw is broken and I become a fierce, raging incredible hulk).  Working on that. Anyway, I've been studying Beth Moore's Bible Study of Daniel for the last few months and thus, I have resolved to be a better person, one with integrity and loyalty like Daniel.

With that resolution comes a kinder and gentler world. The kind like George H. W. Bush (often referred to as 41) spoke of in his acceptance speech of his party's nomination for president of the United States in 1988. His phrase has resonated with me for years. And, in order to get a kinder and gentler world, you have to be a kinder and gentler person. Simple.

Such was the case earlier today when I met the wonderful staff, technicians, and customers at Haddock's Collision Center in Toccoa, GA.  Please don't ask why I was there, that will be another post. Hint: see photo below. This business has expert and quality care for you and your car! My short time there this morning has been an overwhelming of kindness experience that keeps me hopeful in our everchanging, sometimes kinder and gentler world. 

    

On A Quest For...the perfect water bottle

 Finally found the perfect water bottle. And only $19.99 at your favorite Walmart store. Slightly on the pricey side for me. While waiting in the paint department for my paint smear to dry, I saw this absolutely cool looking Brita Water Bottle on an end corner close by. Picked it up, read the instructions, and threw it in the buggy. No indecisiveness here. Perfect remedy for my over usage of plastic and glass bottles. And the 2 month disposable, replaceable filter is so eco friendly. Hope the filters don't cost a fortune. They don't, just googled and found a 6 pack, one year supply (change out every 2 months) at Amazon for $15.99. Bought them with one click. Wow, I'm really excited about my impulse purchase that will save me tons of money and labor from those costly and cumbersome water bottles I've been buying and hauling around forever. They took up too much space in my fridge too. So many advantages here. However, sad to note the same Brita Water Bottle was only $16.99 at Amazon.

One last thing about this perfect water bottle. Do not hold upright, it will dribble all down your chin and nice clean tee. You must suck, suck, suck it up. Check out proper usage in the photo below. Thanks Google for helping me out on that too. BTW...have you googled today?

Things Are Looking Up, Finally

 I had a good friend send me a video the other day on FB. It's a Willie Nelson tune that describes the emotions you go through after losing a loved one. I think I get it, and things are looking up, finally. Miss my sweetheart and may he rest in peace...

Sick and Tired and Not Gonna Take It Anymore...

 It's been awhile since I've had a dress on. Covid-19 had reduced me to pajamas all day and maybe, when I've ventured out, sweat pants with baggy t-shirt's. In fact, my social pre-Covid life was pretty much the same as my Covid life this past year. Social distancing. Not wanting to participate with anyone. Moving to another state. Missing my deceased husband terribly. No energy. Exhausted. Apathy.

Well, poor pitiful me was not just depressed with grieving, moving,  and dealing with Covid. Actually, my chronic (thru the years) Iron Deficiency Anemia had taken its toll on me this past year and I didn't even know it. A trip to the hospital and one blood transfusion later, I'm feeling a lot better. I feel like getting dressed up. Like going out with a friend. Like I'm gonna get to the bottom of this complicated diagnosis because I'm sick and tired of it kicking my ass for so many years. Like I can giggle again, finally. 

No One Is Ever Too Busy, You're Just Not Important Enough

 Everyone around seems to have so much going on in their lives and sometimes I'm wondering why I'm not included and having fun as well. Family, friends, seems like everybody's busy! Hummm. Am I the problem...

I do believe that no one is ever too busy, and if you're not included, you are just not important enough (to them). And, that's ok. And, as it should be. We all have our priorities. We all have choices. We all have favorite things to do with favorite people. Sometimes you're just not high enough up there to be included on their list. And, they on yours. My mother always said, "The phone rings on both ends." She also said, "Stop that moping, you have to go out and make your own party."

Note to self: It's not all about you. Just because you're not included doesn't mean people dislike you. So, go ahead, don't feel rejected or guilty. Let others make time for themselves. Make time for the things you love to do. And, always make time for those who make time for you. While you're doing just that, here's a list of simple ways to find yourself some happiness! Giggle, giggle...

 

Another 2020 Nightmare Story

The year started off okay but come October 2020, it all went to hell in a hand basket. My family has and still  is steering clear of the dreaded, complicated, and confusing COVID-19 virus. PTL! No problems there. Wearing our masks, social distancing, and staying home as much as possible seems to be the answer for many. However, there are other travesties that could change your life in an instant. 

My very healthy and active 92 year old mother fell one night going to the bathroom, broke her hip, had hip replacement surgery, recovered from anesthesia, and was ordered released from the hospital in all of three days. But going home was not meant to be. She could not urinate so they couldn’t release her. That night she developed pneumonia from aspiration, sending her body into a downward spiral. She then coded, was brought back, placed on a respirator, and was doing very well. The final blow were the gases that had developed in her bloodstream which caused her death.  

My mother was a fighter. If anyone could have made it through all that, it would have been her. It was just her time. Her time to fold it all in. We never know what cards are going to be dealt our way, we just need to figure out what to do with our hands https://youtu.be/tnAHN1guHbs

Living The Happy Life...

I’ve been through a rough 2019 with the major loss of my spouse. Then comes the year 2020. Actually, this year has been a wonderful year. No COVID-19 close to home, no other illnesses, no family problems. Life is good. I do know that it could all change in a second. I don’t believe there will be no other dilemmas, I just know how to deal with them. GRATITUDE THERAPY for the blessings I have has been a daily ritual for me. I am grateful my home has sold, grateful for my health, grateful for being closer to my family, grateful for friends. In fact, I am always able to find  things I am grateful for. Can you? And, a giggle a day doesn’t hurt! Have you giggled today?