Sunday, January 26, 2014


On Friends

I don't do book clubs. I've never done a “Girls night”. Not since the 1970's have I had a “party” ei: Tupperware, 31, Sarah Coventry, Pampered Chef.

Saying that......I have wonderful friends! Just last week on my way to work I stopped and visited with a retired school teacher about her kids and mine. Visited a good long time to find out that as one of my children arrived on the west coast hers came back to set up a medical practice in Lincoln, NE. Stopped at the local thrift store and saw Karen F. just long enough for a wink and a nod. Both visits equally fulfilling. During my work day saw and spoke by phone to a dozen good friends. In the course of my day I stop at Assisted Living Homes and see and briefly speak to old friends there. Only to go home to connect with Facebook friends . Remember when we wrote letters to friends??? I wrote a few Christmas Thank Yous and MAILED them. What a great day FULL of friends!!!!


I'll look forward to next week full of friends at work, friends that are part of my family, family that are absolutely the very best friends.

1982




Wednesday, January 15, 2014

I've got a family tree

A seedling starts , grows straight and thin.
Small branches two so young and tender.
Leaves so green and full of promise.
Yearly cycle. Leaves fade and fall.
New stronger growth more foliage green.
Cycles, pruning, growth, renewal
New branches on the the two now strong.
Fresh new branches full of promise.
The trunk grows bolder every year.
Endures conditions harsh and kind.
It's roots are hidden, vital , strong.
Every year brings more lush growth.
Each season has it's own true beauty.
God's grace provides it all.


Lmr


My amazing daughter Erin sent me this mothers pin. The stones are the birth stones of all ten of us, It is a custom, hand made ,artisan piece. ( photo does not do it justice). I will treasure it always! 

Sunday, January 12, 2014

I'm new at this

My friends, I may need help  with this. My hope is to record some stories for all of you. For interest or just for jun. You'll let me know. If you see that I've done something goofy .......TELL ME!!!!