Just Like Everyone Else

"Always remember that you are absolutely unique.  Just like everyone else." - Margaret Mead

Fall

“I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” 

― L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables

A Lucky Woman

"But I was a lucky woman, who led a lucky existence, and for this I am grateful." - Self written obituary by Seattle-based author and editor Jane Catherine Lotter

I am a lucky woman for so many reasons. I do not take that for granted. I am fortunate to have a good marriage to a good man and to be blessed with two amazing daughters. I have had the privilege of watching them grow up. That was my greatest gift to be their mother.  I am ever grateful not only for them but for being born into a large and loving family with the best sister and brother one could ever hope for,  tons of   cousins, aunts and uncles  and a mother and father that gave me the most memorable and wonderful childhood which filled my heart with love.  These are riches beyond compare.    I thank God for these true blessings.  

In Between

"Sometimes the most important thing in a whole day is the rest we take between two deep breaths." -Etty Hillesum

All That You Have

October Eves

“Listen! The wind is rising, and the air is wild with leaves,
We have had our summer evenings, now for October eves!” 
― Humbert Wolfe

Today's the Day- Hip Hip Hooray

I'll take mine "Sunny side" up please.


   Thanks to all of you who have sent me your supportive thoughts, well wishes and prayers.  I go into surgery this morning (around 9:30 P.S.T.)  feeling confident and completely surrounded by light and  love.

"Keep your sunny side up,up 
Hide the side that gets blue 
When their team is knocking you flat,
 smile and say'we're better than that" 

You got to keep your sunny side up, up 
Let your laughter shine through ,do stand upon your legs 
Be like two fried eggs keep your sunny side up."

"Keep Your Sunny Side Up"