Meet Kiki . . .

I am not what you call an animal person. But when  my niece Lyndsey rescued Kiki . . . all things changed.  Each time she sends me pictures, it brings a smile to my face.  Enjoy!

                                                                     Hi I'm Kiki, I can be shy unless the camera is on me!

I know I put it somewhere in here...

No pictures now I'm ready for a nap.

Sometimes a girls just needs a little vitamin D!

Nothing like a cozy spot on the chair.

Oh how pretty Lyndsey looks, but I wish she would stay home with me today.

What?!? You have a treat for me?

My Princess pose . . . it works for me.

Peek-a-boo . . .I love you!

Short Reflection of End of Year

Two months of planning in anticipation of it all
Weekends and evenings spent shopping in the mall
Memories galore as I trimmed my tree
And of course taking time for those less fortunate than me
Preparing the meals that will be shared with family and friends
Cherishing the moments with all that attend
Rang in 2013 with renewed hope, and plenty of cheer
And to all of you a very Happy and HEALTHY New Year!

Reflections of Friday . . .

I'm quite certain the events of last Friday are and will be embedded in our hearts for many years to come. Each time a senseless tragedy such as this occurs, we talk about the sadness, the what ifs and the whys . . . as well as how to prevent these horrific events from happening again.  Time passes, pictures fade and we carry on until . . . until it happens again . . . What are the answers? How can we prevent this from happening again? We talk about gun control, stiffer gun laws, different security measures and the mental health of people in this country . . . All I know is right now there are so many people who’s lives will never be the same . . . people who’s hearts will forever be broken . . . people who will never have the chance to live life . . . And there is nothing we can do to change that . . . My heart goes out to the people who have lost so much . . . and I hope they can find a way to “carry on” . . .

Little Help and Thanks!

Today I’m asking for a little help.  Help for a wonderful lady I used to work with. She recently found out that after beating cancer once, it has returned and she again has to fight for her life.  She is facing this  demon the same way she did the first time . . . head on . . .  positive . . . and strong. If anyone can do it, I know Sue can.  If you look up the word “positive” in the dictionary you would see Sue’s face . . .  and she would be smiling.  Quite frankly, I don’t think I ever met anyone with a more positive attitude than Sue. So I’m asking for a little help . . . what ever your faith, how ever you pray to put in a good word for Sue . . . so that she again can say “I beat it” and so she can live long life and spread that good . . . positive energy to all the people she comes in contact with. Thanks . . .

A Reflection of My Past Blogs . . .

I always thought on my 100th blog entry I would write something big, but guess what?  I missed the big day and am well passed 100!  However, I did go back, back to the beginning . . . to the beginning when I wrote for me and a very few . . . I remember writing my first entry wondering where it would take me . . . never thinking I would ever share my thoughts to anyone but the close few I had opened up to.  And then . . . I started sharing to a bigger audience and as they say the rest is history!
Going back and reading those entries, my mind was flooded with past joys, struggles and reflections . . . As I read some . . . I could feel my heart and soul pouring out through my words, some made me smile, others brought tears and some . . . well some were just a snippet of a moment in time.
I also reread all the comments, many more once I started sharing and I felt such a greater connection to people I knew, and a new connection of sorts to people I only know through this blog world.
So I guess, by BIG entry is really as it always is, reflections, thoughts and snippets of a moment in time.