Waiting. . .

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Waiting. . .

Why is it so hard for me to play this game?

Each time it happens I react the same.

I start feeling upset and my emotions run high

Asking myself over and over why. . .why. . . why

I try to tell myself there is nothing I can do

All the while I sit and just brew.

There must be a reason. . . an escape from this plight

Then a light bulb goes off with a glaring bright light.

Bring out some paper and a pencil or two

The answer is easy as I think it through

This is a time to dig deep and start writing

Having this time is now so very exciting!

I just love when I change the way I think. . .

I say with a smile and a wink!

Girlfriends!

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Girlfriends. . .

Some are part of your life for years

Taking a special place early on in our hearts

A friendship like this grows over time like a beautiful flower in the garden

Girlfriends. . .

Sometimes come into our lives very unexpectedly

Like a beautifully wrapped gift. . . because that's what girlfriends are, a gift to love and cherish

Girlfriends. . .

Are sometimes family, and sometimes not

But, it does not matter because in our heart it's hard to distinguish between the two

Girlfriends. . .

Share secrets, dreams and hopes

Never judging, but rather lifting each up with love and laughter

Girlfriends. . .

Are always there when you need them the most

Ahhh. . . Girlfriends, so special

Food For Thought. . . .

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If you have ever been torn by buying organic vs conventional when purchasing fruits and veggies. Here is some food for thought. When tested, the fruits and veggies on the "DIRTY DOZEN" list tested positive for at least 47 different chemicals, some testing positive for as many as 67. So, unless you relish the idea of consuming a "chemical cocktail" I would go organic!

The "DIRTRY DOZEN":

celery, peaches, strawberries, apples, blueberries, nectarines, sweet bell peppers, spinach, kale, collard greens, cherries, potatoes, grapes and lettuce.

The "CLEAN 15" showed very little or no trace of pesticides:

onions, avocados, sweet corn, pineapples, mango, sweet peas, asparagus, kiwi fruit, cabbage, eggplant, cantaloupe, watermelon, grapefruit, sweet potatoes and sweet onions.

Food for thought. . .

Tick Tock Tick Tock

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Tick Tock, Tick Tock. . .

The sound that plays in my head

It starts the minute I jump out of bed

Tick Tock, Tick Tock. . .

This sound has so much power

It even dictates how long I take a shower!

Tick Tock, Tick Tock. . .

Then on to the road I go

Making faces at the people that seem to be going way to slow!

Tick Tock Tick Tock. . .

It continues all day long

When will I be able to turn off this crazy song!

Tick Tock Tick Tock. . .

My work day is just about done

Now it's time to go home and try to be a bum!

Tick Tock Tick Tock. . .

It's time again for bed

I think you probably know. . . it's really all been said.

Tick Tock Tick Tock. . .

One year ago after being diagnosed with breast cancer, saying my world was rocked is an understatement. But with unending support from my extraordinary family and friends I made it through many dark days. I'm writing this once... to thank all the wonderful people in my life and to anyone who needs to know someone understands...

One year ago... on one day... one six letter word...

My world as I knew it to be. . .

C... ame crashing down, stopping my breath, unable to believe

A... ll of a sudden feeling so helpless, so not in control, so unsure of everything

N... ever thinking it would be me, even though there are so many, but still asking why?

C... ouldn't imagine leaving all the people I love so, it's not my time, I have so much more to do, don't I?

E... very ounce of my being feeling so scared... so frightened about the road ahead of me

R...eaching out and holding on to my extraordinary family and friends who kept me from falling

One year ago... on one day... one six letter word...

Turning my life upside down, yet trying to except what it was and how I would fight

The doctors, the tests, the waiting. . .

Digging deep inside... to be strong, to fight, to be in control

Yet I still had questions deep in my soul... where no one could hear, why me? What could I have done differently?

If I had to be the one for all the other women in my life, than so be it

And always holding on to my extraordinary family and friends to keep from falling

One year ago... on one day... one six letter word...

The treatments, the effects, the inevitable

Watching each hair fall, first slowly, than much to quickly

Once again feeling so powerless and so not in control

I needed to fight back, to be able to make a choice

Steadying my hand on the razor, I watched as my hair disappeared

And in some strange way I felt empowered, a new strength, and the determination to. . .

Dig deep inside... to be strong, to fight, to have the control

And always holding on to my extraordinary family and friends to keep from falling

One year ago... on one day... one six letter word...

Counting the days for each treatment to be done

Believing it's killing the bad while passing over the healthy

Getting through the bad days by remembering the many good ones

Digging deep inside... to be strong, to fight, to be in control

And always holding on to my extraordinary family and friends to keep from falling

One year ago... on one day... one six letter word...

Accepting that this journey has changed me in ways that I still don't fully understand

Knowing that attitude is as important as the fight

Reinforcing that I am very fortunate in so many ways

And knowing that I have extraordinary family and friends. . .

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Rainy Days

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photo © 2011 soekfoto | more info (via: Wylio)

Rainy, cloudy, chilly, days

Creating miracles in many ways

Just open your eyes and you will see

Nature's transformation and artistry

Rainy, cloudy, chilly, days

Quenching early spring bouquets

Reds and yellows and rainbows too

Creating a canvas of beauty just for you!

Rainy, cloudy, chilly, days

Appreciate the beauty all ablaze

For nature is protecting and performing its duty

Providing us with astounding beauty!

Questions

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How are we tested throughout our years?

Is it by our character, the deeds that are done good or bad?

Some, seem to go through so easy with little effort, few challenges

Than their are others, who struggle, and fight always finger tips away

Should we not dream, aspire, have one's ambition?

Is this fair? Is there a reason? Should we question?

Do we stop taking the risks, the chances?

Or does this shape who we become?

The hard lessons, the disappointments, the let downs

Do we become stronger, more capable, more confident?

Do we appreciate, care for and value more?

Does this shape who we become?

The failure then, is if we give in and allow to be over powered instead of empowered.

Detours

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Detours. . .

Occasionally can be frustrating, annoying, bothersome

Force us onto unfamiliar paths, in different directions, altered routes

Can cause uncertainty, doubt, the unexpected

Detours. . .

Can also be gratifying, rejuvenating, pleasurable

Can open our eyes to new ideas, aspirations, challenges

Can empower us to reach beyond all that we imagine

Detours. . .

Why?

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Why?

Do we see. . . to be awed by all that surrounds us

Why?

Do we hear. . . to absorb knowledge from strangers and loved ones

Why?

Do we taste. . . to take in the pleasures of life's existence

Why?

Do we touch. . . . to nurture not only our hearts but the hearts of others

Why?

Do we smell. . . to appreciate the bouquet of life

Spring

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Early morning birds whispering good morning

The flickering of sunlight teasing me

The budding trees waving and dancing

The reality of the click of my furnace

To enjoy the early spring morning through my window. . .

Thankful

Take each day to find something good

Even when things happen that are misunderstood

Stop and consider the misfortune of others

The children, the friends, the sisters and brothers

More often than not we will find someone who

Is dealing with something much bigger than you

Fight hard to diminish that downhearted feeling

Be thankful, be grateful and soon you'll be believing

There are things in our lives to love and appreciate

And except that we become stronger no matter our fate!

Sunrise

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Look up. . . up. . .up. . .

through the trees

Peeking over rooftops

The orange glowing ball of life

Signifying a new day, a new start

What will you do with it?

Feel Good

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Sometimes the universe gives us more than we think we can handle BUT. . . find something each day to be thankful for and that makes you feel good!

Waking up to a text message from someone very special!
Getting an unexpected phone call at work!
Having a student tell me he loves that he goes to our school!
Hearing the excitement in my friend's voice in anticipation of a short trip!
Having hair to complain about!
Driving to work and seeing a beautiful sunrise!

Spending the morning with a special friend!

Sharing a glass of wine with my sister and cousins!

My Sister

How lucky and fortunate am I

To have a sister and friend who is so special

I’ve always known she is someone...

I can count on

share my fears

laugh with

cry with

dream with

How lucky and fortunate am I

To have a sister and friend who is so special

Who shares the love of her children

Oh I feel...

so much unconditional love

unbelievable strength

a life line in my darkest hour

How lucky and fortunate am I

To have a sister an friend who is so special

So easy...so uncomplicated...so extraordinary...