HMD

 Let it be so,
~d

ASPARAGUS BLESSINGS!

NOT EVERYONE IS A MOTHER and this Holiday may make one upset for a variety of reasons.  Still, we can rejoice in the fact that there are mothers in the world all over the planet.  Perhaps you were not able to have children or never wanted any.  Perhaps your relationship with your own mom was awful or you never knew your mom.  May God heal your hurts.  Life can still be beautiful.  Whatever your story is, I pray you rejoice that you are alive. You have great worth and value and YOU ARE A SOMEBODY.  ~d

Me and MOM

JUST GOT OFF THE PHONE WITH MY DEAR MOM to wish her a very happy Mother's Day.  She received her card and gift from us yesterday so the mail service didn't fail me.

Glad she got the card.  She is a wonderful mom and I am blessed we can still visit with one another.  She's in a very nice Iowa apartment and able to live in her own home.  So blessed.  My sister lives near by and checks up on her every week. 

I hope to go see her again in June after things slow down a tad with activities here on the prairie.  Lord willing, we will have a healthier month and will go.  

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Yesterday, my dear daughter came by with a Mother's Day gift for me.  Fresh farm eggs from their hens, asparagus and radishes from her garden, chicken broth from her kitchen.  Delicious treat.  

Being a MOM has been an awesome gift.  I learned so much about life and GOD from being a MOM.  Being a grandma is truly sweet as well.

Here I am taking a picture of my Grandson holding the asparagus they brought me from their garden.  ASPARAGUS BLESSINGS.

We watched lil guy for a couple of hours and when it was time to leave, he wasn't ready.  Blessed my heart that he wanted to stay with us.

This is a beautiful day to live life and embrace so many blessings.  I'm going for a 2 mile walk this afternoon, admiring our flowers and decorate a couple of wreaths.  

I woke to seeing a homemade HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY card with sweet words from my sweet Husband.  Loved it.  Hubby has fixed me a delicious BRUNCH from the eggs that our daughter gave me.  An omelette with lots of spinach.  Delicious.  He is planning on preparing a gourmet meal at supper time.  Looking forward to this.

I'll go gather some Irises this afternoon from our flower garden after my walk and place them in a vase that will sit on the living room chest.

Time to place the indoor Geraniums on the porch.  Think I'll replant some of them in the galvanized tub that's in the back yard.  It's in a frame on wheels.  I'll position it on the porch for now.  Love me some flowers.  

I continue my health journey.  I am inspired to be healthier.

Taking in some sunshine,

~d

ONE MORE MILE TO GO

MOTHER's DAY and the week is off to a great start.  Telephoned my MOM to wish her a wonderful Mother's Day so far away.  She received her card and gift I mailed her a few days ago before SUNDAY got here.  Glad she got them.  With the mail, I never know.
 

While we were out for our Oklahoma Grandson's graduation, my oldest son and daughter.in.law blessed me with a Mother's Day balloon and beautiful roses.  Received a lovely card from my Sis and one from my Mom.  

Flowers and a lovely card from lil Miss.  

Message from a Granddaughter.  Well wishes from my Daughter.  Card from HUBBY and a special Little House on the Prairie COOK BOOK also a 1890s Ironstone dinner plate with TEA LEAF pattern on it.  All very much appreciated.  SO much appreciated.

My heart hurts a little as I have not heard from one of my children at all.  Saddens me some.  I mustn't let it bother me so.  Perhaps there will be a late night phone call.  If not, I'll wish that there had been.  How's about that, the phone just rang and it is he.  PTL.  Talked for about an hour.

We went to a Grandson's High School Graduation this afternoon around 2 before the stormy weather comes in.  Home now and resting.  

I worked in a MILE WALK in the morning before having to get ready for the graduation.  The start for the mile walks has started!  A great way to remember when I started walking a mile is to recall I started on Mother's Day 2024.  Hopefully, I will get walks in the mornings and get the work-out out of the way for the day.

All sweaty after the walk with my reading glasses on.

When I talked to my MOM she had walked the long hallway in the large building she lives in now.  She is an inspiration to me.  92 and goes for walks.  PTL.  Hope to return to visit sometime in June and then I can walk her hallway 4 times making a mile.  I'm up to a good thing here.

LUNCH today was canned chicken on a bed of romaine lettuce.  Salt and pepper to taste.  One of the quickest salads I know of and I like it immensely which helps.  If I eat these for quick LUNCHES or even faster SUPPERS, it will help me shed a few pounds. 

AND I MUST get back into the swing of things to lose weight for the long haul.  I watched some videos on the computer about MY 600 POUND LIFE.  Oh my.  I was on my way to being one of them.     

NOT PROUD OF THIS WEIGHT, but I know I have to work at being a lighter weight.  Time and investment required.  The walking has begun and changes in the food program has taken place.  I cannot return to the way I ate for so many years.  I have graduated.  

I watched HOARDERS for a while and now MY 600 POUND LIFE.  Seeing the programs helps me to walk through what I need encouragement with when dealing with some areas of my life. The first step is to admit there's a problem.  Second, something must be done to be PRO-ACTIVE in changing.  Third, DO NOT GIVE UP.  Stay with changing.  I enjoy watching the short reels of people going from obesity to less.  I like to see what becomes of the horrible messes in ones house and see it disappear to looking normal again.  Decorating shows that take the before to the now inspire me.

PLANS FOR THE WEEK?  Finish that laundry.  Heavens.  This has grown AGAIN.
Round up things to get rid of.
Vacuum the Living room carpet and dust.
Refold some sheets.
Clear off the dining room table.
Mark the Irises so I know where certain ones are.
Praise the LORD, no medical appointments scheduled this week.
Baby sit lil Dude.
Track Meet.
Clean the cars out.
GO WALKING each day.
Break in some walking shoes that have been boxed up for a couple of years.

Count my blessings and be thankful.
~d

MAYBE YOU NEED TO HEAR THIS!

 

~d

OKLAHOMA GRADUATION, FAMILY TIMES, MOTHER'S DAY GIFT AND LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE

LORD WILLING, I WILL GET A FEW DAYS TO REST AND RELAX to where I can get the last of the laundry FINALLY caught up.  Just got back in town from going to Oklahoma for a grandson's 8th grade graduation.  It was awesome to see everyone and be a part of the celebration.

He looks so grown up as his braces came off just before the ceremony.  All smiles!

His mom made such a special spread of food for us.  
She is quite the HOSTESS!

Before we headed HOME, my son and daughter.in.law blessed me with some beautiful roses and a sweet balloon for Mother's Day.  How very much appreciated.

 Made my eyes tear up.

We drove through our old HOMETOWN where we lived in OKLAHOMA back in the day and purchased a TEA LEAF dinner plate from the 1890s.  This is one pattern that I am hunting down.  

Iced Tea in Bartlesville on the way HOME and stopped off at LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE in Independence, Kansas.  I could easily live in something like this in the country.  It was incredibly PEACEFUL.  

HOME at last and I am beat.  There's something about trips that make my legs don't want to work once I get out of the car.  When I get out of the car, it's difficult to walk.  Still not use to this happening.  Stretched my legs before going inside to sit.  Looking forward to doing NOTHING so I can rest.   

Laundry can be worked on over the week-end and I will decide what else I need to do as well before going to a local Graduation for another Grandson graduating from High School.  Walking will pick up and I will be back on track eating low cal meals.  

Busy three days.
~d