Happy Birthday Sylvia

Today is Bob's mothers birthday (well Mike and Diane as well ). If she were alive, she would be 90 today.
Happy Birthday mom. We miss you and love you and just want you to know (but you already do ) that in a few weeks, the family will be getting together to celebrate Christmas Eve. It is that Murley tradition that we carry on because as you always said "it's the one time of the year, the whole family makes it a point to get together". We will be thinking of you then and again "happy birthday".
Love, jan

I continue to pray for Kristie today as she faces her health battles ahead. But she will be strong and she will make it!!

My Bed

Wow, it's been a long, long time since I've been here. Almost ashamed to start it up again. But I'll give it another try. You know the saying: If at first you don't succeed, try and try again. So this is try #2 :)
Just got back from a walk outside and wow, what a change in the weather. Too early for the white stuff (thank goodness) but leaves on trees are starting to change and the days and evenings are cooler. Great weather for sleeping.
Sleeping....every night I have a bed to go to. Every night I don't have to worry about being safe from the elements and strangers.
I am very lucky for what I have,my bed, which gives me comfort. My pillow that lies on my bed which sometimes I can cry tears into and no one will ever know I've been crying. My bed, my pillow, it may sound crazy but this is one thing I am thankful for. I am lucky for what I have and i thank God for it all I do have every day.

and the memories that go with it. Today is my dads birthday. He would of been 91 years old today.
I remember:
dad wearing a top hat Easter morning
dad at my side in the hospital
dad pushing me on the swing that he hung in the backyard on the clotheline post
dad being dressed up on Halloween
looking at pictures of my dad in his army uniform (he was pretty handsome)
dad meeting Bob for the first time
dad walking me into the chapel the day I got married
dad not getting mad when he taught me to mash potatoes but I forgot to cook them first (and they went flying all over the kitchen)
dad helping me pick up the watermelon pieces that fell all over the backyard when i was helping him get the groceries out of the car
dad loving being an usher at church

I REMEMBER HAVING THE BEST DAD EVER. Thank you dad for everything you did for me!!!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD!!!
Love, Janice

For the robins that are a sure sign of Spring and which I saw this morning on the front lawn.
Spring is on it's way!!.

Reality Check

I saw pictures on tv this morning from the Tsunami. I looked at that and then thought about how I've been complaining about our snow. Another reality check.Anyway, here are some of my thoughts about what has happened


T-terrifying
S-scary
U-unplanned
N-never think it could happen to you
A - Amen,let us pray for the people in Japan
M- many who lives were taken by this disaster
I-infants and children....how do you explain a natural disaster like this to them?

Disciple or Spectator

How strong will I be today, in my faith and in all that I do? Will I turn my cheek to the one who makes fun of me or another? Will I stand up for what I know is right or will i coward? Today I know the Lord will guide me in all that I do, to do my best, to give me the right words to say, to be at my side.
On this first Friday in Lent, may I walk proudly with the Lord as an example to others, as a reminder to myself that I am a disciple, not a spectator.

Good Morning.....Yes, it is!

Yesterday was Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. I've been thinking of what we as Catholics used to do,the practices we used to follow. While we still carry out many of those principles like going to Church on Sunday and no meat on Fridays during Lent, I want to look at the bigger picture. What am I doing in my life daily to carry out my religion/those principles I learned when I was younger?? Am i being as generous as I can be? Am I still judging people here and there? I guess today I want to say I'm grateful for my religion which guides me in my daily life even though some days I wander. I can do better if I can keep my faith in focus instead of letting other obstacles destroy my view. I ask for help with this.....I know He will help me.
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Happy Birthday Oprah!

"Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never, ever have enough." ~ Oprah Winfrey

Today it is freezing outside (6 degrees). I am so thankful for shelter and heat. There are many who are not as lucky as I.

Today, today when it is 11 degrees outside, I am just so thankful for my wam, cozy house that I have to protect me from the raging cold!!!!!

I really am thankful for our kitty, Lucky, who makes me mad at times but makes me smile at other times. Who is a bit finicky, but loveable and who makes Bob so happy being the animal lover he is!!

Oh no!!! here i go fallling behind again. I think I need to put this on my 'to do' list so I remember.

For people who give compliments....because they just make you feel so good!

I'm thinking of the Congresswoman who was shot, only 10 blocks from Becky and Eric's home. I pray that she continues on the road to recovery and I am oh so grateful Becky and/or Eric were not around when this tragedy happened.

for the sun that melts the snow. I'm so glad you're out today:)

This one may seem a bit far fetched but it is what I have thought about today and been thankful for.
Thank you to those who have shared their talents so that if we don't live together or close to friends and family, we may stay connected with some sort of communication. Can you imagine what it would be like without telephones, iPhones, iPads and such?

I am so grateful that my guardian angel helped me to make it home safely last night from Romeo. The roads were snow covered and slippery making for a scary commute. Thank you for watching over me.

I am so grateful that Mike is at least being a bit more reasonable about the bypass surgery needed. Small steps.....and prayers.

and I'm thankful that my husband attends church with me weekly. That means a lot to me.

I'm thankful for my church and my pastor who puts things in perspective for me:)

Today in church I saw a man that I've known for years and had his son in preschool when I worked at St. Marys. Unfortunately, Gary has MS and is in a wheelchair and has been for a long time now. His spirit seems good and obivously he gets around with the aid of his wheelchair. When I saw him, I smiled to myself because it was good to see him. But I'm so grateful for my arms and legs and my health. The fact that I'm able to bend down or run after something. Some of the things that we take for granted at times and seem like nothing are some of the things others don't have or aren't capable of doing and would give the world to have back. Thank you for all that I have.

The fact that I'm retired !!!! I Love not having to put up with the hassel of an everyday job and all that goes with it. I love the fact that I can do what I want, need to do. I guess I want to add to that the fact I've had the ability to work which belive it or not has helped me to become wiser:)

For the memories I have of growing up with a mom and dad who cared:)

I'm thankful for the snow that falls so gently to the ground and turns everything white:) It is beautiful!!

I look back at the holidays and I say "thank you" for the time I had to spend with family and friends.