Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Words 4 MS



I was asked (freely) to share this info about MS Lifelines for those living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)....Check it out if you want to:


In order to inspire others through compelling real stories, MS LifeLines asked the MS community to tell its story through four words in a video earlier this year.  Now, you can check out some of these stories from Words 4 MS and share them with friends at http://on.fb.me/ucIogz.

Starting in March, to honor MS Awareness Week, MS LifeLines invited the MS community to submit a video that uses four words to illustrate how individuals feel, what inspires them, or reminds them of someone who helped them through their MS journey.  Now, a video montage of select submissions is available for viewing.  The video features individual stories from people impacted by MS.  You can also go to www.MSLifeLines.com/Words4MS to submit your own video today.

MS LifeLines is an educational support service for people living with MS and their families.  MS LifeLines is sponsored by EMD Serono, Inc. and Pfizer Inc.

Monday, November 28, 2011

I Have a Cold!

feeling a little like this Plant

Funny how a cold was a big deal when I was a kid

Now it is just a minor irritation when I compare it to the aches of growing older!
(forgetting other aches)

 Trying to keep Perspective today


PS: Our Thanksgiving was nice with Dad and family
      Starting to get up a Christmas tree and back to blogging!

Friday, November 25, 2011

I Confess that I was a Grinch

I had a memorable Thanksgiving yesterday however  today is what is known as "Black Friday"....so I share this thought about Christmas.

It was written by Susie at Recovering Church Lady.  I must confess that I did gripe about Christmas being too commercialized....til I read this post on her blog:

Christian Grinches?


Written Dec. 2010........
You will not read many rants on this blog but I do have an issue with a phenomenon that occurs every Christmas and it really bugs me. I do not understand the Christians who gripe about how "our" holiday is being ruined by commercialism, greed and division. Don't they see that they are ruining it by complaining and moaning about it all season?

I read a news article about some church people and atheists  who are putting up dueling billboards to prove.....well, I don't know what they are trying to prove, it makes no sense! Do they think that some words on a big sign are going to change the way a nation thinks about Christmas? Or about Jesus? 

The fictional character, the Grinch is about a creature who hates all the warm fuzzy feelings and spirit of giving that appear every December. Scrooge would get along really well with him. Unfortunately I am seeing and hearing a lot of church people who could be part of the same club! All they talk about is the greed and commercialism of Christmas. Don't they hear themselves? The subject is the opposite side of the issue but the mood and tone are exactly the same!

Maybe it is a 'glass half full or glass half empty' kind of thing. I see this time of year totally different. 

I walk through stores and hear God being honored and praised in the overhead music being piped in for all to hear. Can you imagine any other time that the words, "Glory to God in the highest" would be resounding in your ear as you are reaching for the dish soap off the store shelf?

The malls are crazy-busy and the lines are long, but it is because everyone is hunting down a gift to give away. The desire to find the perfect item that will bring a smile to a friend can't be a bad thing, can it? We are spending hard-earned money to express our love for one another. Not only are we buying gifts to give away but the treasure is being wrapped in pretty paper and sparkly bow, so that it brings a smile even before the friend knows what is hidden inside! 

What other time of year could you get away with walking from house to house singing songs about Jesus? I know that Christmas caroling does not happen much any more, but how crazy is that tradition? The recent uploads of flash mob musicals on YouTube are evidence that singing for other's enjoyment is still alive. Maybe these are the new version of caroling! 

Houses and yards are full of bright lights and scenes of cheer. Just driving to a friend's house at night is a colorful and uplifting experience! So what if there are more Santa scenes than Jesus scenes! Both are delivering a message of love and generosity. 

My Santa collection.

I love Jesus and I love Santa. I also have no problem distinguishing which one is real and which one is pretend. My Christmas includes both of them and seeing more Santas in store decorations does not make me angry or jealous that Jesus is not getting enough attention. I know He is the reason for the season but I don't need to walk around shouting it to the world. 

This is a unique time of year when we as Christians have so much opportunity to love others and give of ourselves in so many ways. We can walk around humming songs that speak of angels and the Savior. Strangers aren't freaked out if we smile at them and say "Merry Christmas", blessing them as we go about our daily business. 

What is the main question people ask one another at this time of year? "Are you going home for Christmas?". This holiday promotes family time and gathering with our loved ones. Christmas movies and stories are about forgiving one another and letting bygones be bygones. Hallmark movies make us all teary and mushy because they point us back to our families and healing old wounds. 

Jesus is the center of it all!


There is something about this season that calls us up to a better, kinder, more loving standard. Why complain about commercialism when it is pointing people in the right direction ultimately? I plan on exploiting Christmas and enjoying every opportunity to smile big at strangers and totally ruining the dark moods of the Grinches!

Sunday, November 20, 2011

Seeing Beauty in the Sky


I saw beauty when I looked up (yall know the analogies).

The sky looked strangely beautiful as I was making my daily telephone call to my Dad....just ordinary stuff.

He did not answer so voila....

I grabbed the camera to try to capture it 

Look for the Beauty as it is all around us!
 
 
 

Friday, November 18, 2011

Spotlighted on Multiple Sclerosis Relief Blog

net pic

I have been Spotlighted at Multiple Sclerosis Relief.  I appreciate Linda for adding me to her Spotlights.

Just sayin to check out her blog....other than to read "My MS Story".

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

My Unusual Sleep Pattern

my view is strange sometimes

Why do I wake up early now?  

I was a late sleeper my whole life til the past year.....

Maybe it is my horse dog that 
wakes me some days
but I wake him some days!

Why did my sleep pattern change?
Maybe it is my age since I am past 50

However it is nice being an early bird!

Can anyone relate to this?

Monday, November 14, 2011

My Dog Oscar's Tribute

Our 15 year old dog Oscar passed away in her sleep....(reason for her boy name is here)

Here are a few words to describe her life:

She disappeared for one month during our 500 year epic flood (You can imagine our surprise when she came home).

Oscar protected us from stray animals....which is important when you live in the metro woods!

Oscar accidentally bit my Aunt Sue when going after another dog on her shoulder.

I was not fond of Oscar because she was not a friendly dog....however I always felt compassion for her!

Oscar is missed....we tried to make her last days as comfortable as possible.

Saturday, November 12, 2011

Seeing Beauty In Simplicity

I see beauty when simply turning on the faucet

and I have running water!

I am joining Shanda at A Pause on the Path to see Beauty in Simplicity




Friday, November 11, 2011

Honoring Veterans on 11-11-11

Hubs Sub
Happy Veteran's Day!


I have a special appreciation of my Hubs service
he was in the Navy.

Hubs was in a submarine with 100? men.
(they were packed in it like sardines)

 To all Veterans I say
THANK YOU!



Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Adjusting to the Time Change

I am having the worst time adjusting to the time change!

It has been a long time days since the time fell back
and I am still falling back in my brain!

Maybe it is my old body having a tough time changing!

Have yall adjusted?

Monday, November 7, 2011

Stormy Weather

When I saw this unusual sight...
I tried to capture it with my camera (I did not enhance pic)

It had become very dark
yet the light was seen through the trees.

There are many analogies with this scattered storm
or just a dark photo!

Friday, November 4, 2011

Feeling Thankful

family togetherness

I list a few things that I am Thankful for as we approach Thanksgiving:

My Multiple Sclerosis was halted with meds
My Family
Jesus....
water
A life with Hubs
all the friends that have come through my life
being able to see the above deer

Be Thankful for the big and little stuff!

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Marine Son Gone to Duty Station


My life is back to normal.
Just sad to see my kids move away...then again...

It is not easy for grown kids to move back home briefly.
I would say:
Where are you going?
When will you be home?
etc
I still think I need to take care of him but it drove my son crazy.
It is not easy to see your kids as adults??

We did have many Family Fun's while he was home.

All in all we had a whirlwind of memories for a few weeks.


Off topic but I add this video of the procession of Fallen Marine Scott Harper.
I want to store it in my blog since we were proud to go to this.....I want to remember it.

Cpl Scott Harper Procession from Channel 23 on Vimeo.

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