Tuesday, January 09, 2007

Happy Birthday Mom....I Miss You!



















Today is my mother's birthday. She was born January 9, 1914 and said good bye to us on January 6, 2001. She taught me so much about life and how to live with grace and dignity. The following quote arrived in my email this morning and I thought to myself, "How well this fits my mother!"

"The art of living lies less in eliminating our troubles than in growing with them." (Bernard Baruch)

Her name was Margaret and she had a way of being with you. She always made you feel like you were important to her.....like the things you were saying had value...and her face...her beautiful face showed such emotion. I have yet to figure out how she communicated with so few words sometimes.

When she faced adversity she would often say, "It's just another role to play!" You see, she loved acting..and could have gone to New York City to study. Someone from her home town offered to send her free of charge. She chose instead to stay in her small town in Wisconsin, marry my father and have three daughters. I often think she played that role of wife and mother to a standing ovation.

In her later years when her health began to fail, I would go to multiple doctor's appointments with her. I would wheel her down the hallway in her wheelchair and once we got to the waiting room she would find someone to talk to and soon there would be some acknowledgment of, "I know what you are going through", the touch of a hand and a smile of understanding and encouragement. Never once did I experience my mother feeling sorry for herself. No....that simply wasn't her way!

I was in awe of her, proud of her and ever so glad and proud to be her daughter.

I love you mom, and I miss you! We all miss you! Happy birthday!

Thursday, January 04, 2007

I Wish I Had Known About This A Long Time Ago


I learned something this morning that I wish I had known about a long time ago. It might have made life a whole lot easier. All my life I have believed a person needed to work to earn money. But, this morning, as Sarah, Davey, Derek, our friend Joe and I talked on the phone, Davey told us something that could change our lives! And yours!

Davey said he needed to go buy some money. I thought that was interesting and I wanted to know more. So, I asked him, "Davey, where do you buy money?" He said, "In the chocolate milk store."



I love the way you see the world Davey!

I suggest anyone reading this might want to get to the chocolate milk store as quick as they can! I expect there will be long long lines!

Anyone who thinks the old show hosted by Art Linkletter, "Kids Say The Darndest Things" was made up, is wrong!

Davey, you make me laugh!

Monday, January 01, 2007

Happy New Year Everyone!

I hope the new year 2007 will gift you all with light, love, good health and happiness!

Thank you to everyone who visits my blog and allows me to share a small piece of my world!

























These beautiful pictures were taken on New Year's Eve 2006 and New Year's Day 2007.

The music is Winter Light by Linda Ronstadt. It is one of my favorites. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

A Very Special Christmas Invitation

Sometimes a gramma's life is too wonderful for words. But, if you know me, I will find some. You see, the deal is this. On December 20, 2006 I was invited to Davey's pre-school Christmas program. He was so excited! He had learned songs, actions and how to stand on the bleachers. The teachers had mentioned to the parents that their child might leave the bleachers and come sit with them, so we were prepared for just that. But, Davey stood as still as could be in his little spot for the entire program. As he walked in to take his spot, he saw his daddy and mommy and me sitting in the audience with cameras poised. He waved and called out hi to all of us. It was as precious a moment as I have had.

After the program and reception, Davey wanted to show me his classroom. As you can see, I found the most comfortable seat in the room and Davey brought some books for us to read. It was a wonderful wonderful day and Davey did a wonderful job!

Thank you mommy for inviting me to this very special day!