Larry and I have been walking every morning. He tries to keep me busy and positive. The struggle is real, for all of us. Relationships are very important right now. Stay happy and thank you for being part of my life.
Love you beyond the moon.
Me
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Every Day Gets Better/ A Day Trip To Austin Texas
Yesterday, Larry took me away with him. The highway was empty and we listened to wonderful music as we drove. He took calls and answered emails while we traveled.
We stopped in Temple, Texas at the PFG OPCO to drop off a gift for one of Larry’s bosses, graduating sons. Have you ever been to Temple Texas? There is a Buc-ee’s there and Larry worked out of that city for over ten years. It is small and sleepy.
Onward to Austin…..
Larry asked where I would like to go to lunch. I knew immediately. Chuy’s in Austin. (On Lamar) I have never eaten at this location but it is now one of my favorites! Our food was perfect, as usual and the sweetest person waited on us. Her name was Tori.
Tori was friendly, observant and accommodating. As we thanked her for taking such good care of us, she shared a wee bit of her story.
Tori managed this location until Covid-19 hit. Then she was furloughed and recently she was called back as wait staff. She is so happy to have a job and said that every day, things get better. I wanted to cry for her, but her positive attitude was almost contagious and I have no doubt that soon she will be managing a restaurant again.
As I reflect on our lunch at one of my favorite restaurants, so many people have been let go from their jobs. Personally, this has been difficult for me, to see the hunger and unemployment. But…Every Day gets Better…..right?
God puts certain people into our lives for certain reasons. My prayer is, that I never “miss” the message.
Please have a great day and don’t miss the message meant for you!
Love you beyond my favorite restaurant…CHUY’S
Me
Camp Plans
I am rattling around the house alone this morning, hoping to post about my “yesterday” before I start my busy today.
Yesterday, I had to make dicisions about….drum roll….Camp Robi. Is it really time? Will there be enough activities to do with what is happening in the world today? Will I have the energy to amuse an 8 year old for one week?
With Larry’s assistance, I made decisions on this years uniform and started our schedule.
I am having to work around locations that are open. Some of our favorite places are still closed due to the Covid-19. It is making things a bit difficult/different, but we can do this and my time with my Matilda is going to be wonderful.
This is year 5 for Camp Robi. I am looking forward to new and exciting activities this year and have the feeling that Matilda is going to teach me a thing or two, for instance, she is completely in love with TiK-Tok and a video game Terraria. I don’t think it will happen, but if by chance you see me dancing on Tik-Tok….it isn’t me.
Yesterday was a blessing to me. Planning camp and spending Larry’s lunch hour shopping for camp clothes. I focused on what is good, instead of watching friends take pot shots at each other on social media.
I think that (some people) should be ashamed. They are posting and preaching about love and acceptance, but the first time someone says something that they disagree with they become confrontational, rude and filled with self righteousness. It is an interesting commentary on human nature.
Life is precious. May your today be one of love, kindness…and the Golden Rule.
Love you beyond the moon.
Me
4 Miles!
Yesterday was a beautiful day. Jamison and the dogs came over for a wonderful visit and as usual I did not get much done. Distraction is my middle name these days.
Larry wanted spaghetti for dinner….and we had bread!
I did not sleep well. I think that the spaghetti upset my tummy. I have gained a bit of weight. I am not exercising like I would like to, but I am still trying to keep moving.
I am leaving for the lake now. I want to walk 4 miles….we shall see. 4 Miles! 4 Miles!
Please remember the Golden Rule today. I believe that is the the secret to kindness.
Love you beyond the moon.
Me
Hundreds Of Bubbles
Happy June 1st. It is hard to believe that summer is around the corner. Time has gone so very fast.
Since October and the tree came through our roof, Larry has been after me to buy new linens for the guest room after it was flooded. Matilda has not spent the night with us since September so new linens were not needed. Until now. Because it is almost time for CAMP ROBI.
Our days are filled with so many distractions, it is difficult to make any kind of decision. BUT I did it. Macy’s was having a lovely sale and I bought new sheets for the guest room bed (Matilda’s room) and two sets of sheets for our bed. (I had not bought new sheets in about 8 years for our bed.)
I must straighten Matilda’s room, get the schedule organized and menu ready for camp. I have not ordered our camp shirts yet but I ordered patches last week. I hope and pray that Matilda is not disappointed at Camp being a little more relaxed than in the prior years.
Here are two photos I took this morning.
Happy Monday. Happy June 1st. May your day be filled with wonderful moments. Like getting ready for CAMP! OH!
I have forgotten to mention…….I was going to order this from Amazon for a Camp Robi Competition in the back garden…but they are EXPENSIVE! (over $100.00)
Do you think that $130.00 to much for one of these? I will need two.
Or…..maybe just a good old fashioned bubble machine would work just as well.
Love you beyond hundreds of bubbles.
Me
Comment Day
Sunday, is comment day on BLOG. Please share your thoughts, praises, love, anything that you wish to tell us.
Go to “LEAVE A REPLY/COMMENT” section below and tell us what is on your mind. I will comment back as needed.
Have a wonderful day….
Love you beyond the moon.
Me
Looking For The JOY
This morning, I watched an interview with the Dalai Lama. He inspires us to think positively and live in the most deliberate (positive) way possible. Looking for the JOY certainly makes us more focused and happy.
As I maneuver this thinking, I have sidestepped many people and things. Do you think, when all of this hideous virus/racism and superior attitude is over, life will go back to normal?
Maybe the new normal will be better than life was before.
Time will tell.
Love you beyond the moon.
Me
Safe Cuff
I am very proud of my son in law. Not only does he take good care of our daughter, but he is an inventor. He is the kind of inventor that makes life better. In this case, a zip tie hand cuff is made into a safer, more efficient version.
Jared Waddle is a Dallas Police Officer and an all around good guy. He saw a need for something and he made it work. With patent in hand, he is now ready to share Safe Cuff LLC. with the world. https://www.safecuff.com/
The company mission statement is:
To reduce liability upon the agency, individual and reduce the risk of injury to the subject of application to ensure you and your agency’s reputation remains above reproach.
Highlights for this company are,
-100% Veteran owned.
-Founded on principals of integrity and trust.
-Designed for law and military personnel to ensure safe removal regardless of how tight the device is applied.
I have been impressed with this product from the beginning and know that it will make a difference in our communities.
Feel free to visit the web site. Contact Jared Waddle if you have any questions and share with the law enforcement in your community. https://www.safecuff.com/
As I said, I am very proud of Jami and Jared, better known as J&J.
Thank you for listing to a proud Momma. If you know anyone in Law enforcement who might be interested or have questions about Safe Cuff…..please contact Jared Waddle.
Thank you and have a safe, happy day.
Horseshoes and Burgers
On my calendar, today reads FIRST DAY ON KAUA’I. I did scratch it out when we postponed the trip, but it is still there, catching my eye every time I look at my agenda.
The sea is my healing place. After my first breast cancer surgery, Larry bundled me up and we flew to Kauai where my favorite cottage in the world was waiting. I took long naps, walked along the beach, had dinner with friends and in general, celebrated life. It is an amazing memory.
I painted my own nails today. The patio door is open and the birds are chirping like crazy. Larry is back in his office. I hear his voice rising and falling in a discussion with his client and I am dressed to take lunch to My Girl Matilda.
Life is basically……wonderful. Larry has a job. We have toilet paper and food. I am in remission and although life is not perfect, it is wonderful. My life was not perfect before March. Why should it be now?
There is a little burger place here in Plano. When we moved here in 1984, Larry became their food supplier. It has always been a favorite restaurant with the family and Wally, the owner is still a good friend. It is this sweet place that Matilda is craving food from today. We will pick up their order and drive the food about one hour to the country. Matilda also requested that Larry bring his horseshoe game.
Today, we may not be hiking on Kauai or swimming at Anini Beach…but who can beat Burgers, horseshoes and my favorite Granddaughter?
Have a wonderful day…. It is within our power to be happy.
Love you beyond the moon.
Me
Sun Kissed
Larry was on a conference call when the mailman came yesterday.
A wonderful card arrived. My PINK sister in Ohio, sent us a beginning of summer card. It is thoughtful and charming. Thank you Judy and Rodger. You both are wonderful.
What is it about mail …..from friends…that can cheer you up? It is like a secret emotion that makes a bla day special.
Yesterday was a rather still day. I got a few things done but the mail was the highlight of our day.
I am off to the garden to plant a few seeds…
I wish you a day with positive overtones. (such as planting seeds?)
Love you beyond the moon.
Me