Spiritual Mom

GOOD MORNING

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 08:35:05 -0400

I know it has been a while since I have blogged, but so much has happened in these last few months..We are having things done and redone in our house, which I might add has been very exciting for me… I love new beginings…what was old and worn has become brand new and exciting, all it took some imagination and a few bucks..( My house is over 100 years old)

I find that ever day is an opportunity for a new begining..Yesterday is behind us, what ever happened is in the past and we get to start over again. How wonderful is this life?!

Now, an explanation for such a long absence..First.. Thank God, my grandson’s surgery and recovery is complete and behind us, he is doing great and celebrating his 4th month here on earth healed and whole. Second… my stepfather’s 80th birthday turned out wonderful and it was a blessing to all of us to be able to see his happiness.. My dear friend’s liver issues are held at bay and she is still the fiestyand sassy person she has always been..I had been helping my other friend withher new” Sweet Shop” and it has become a great success with a good stable foundation of “regular” customers. In fact, I have been so busy, I am never home. My husband has recomended that I have” my people” call “his people” so that we can have a meal together..I didn’t particularly like retirement at its onset, but I find myself busier than I have ever been.

As I have posted before , I love new projects or challanges..So I look at this new day as an opportunity to change. whether it be myself or my surroundings, I look to where I can bless someone perhaps in need or” just because”…I find that when I keep my eyes in front of my path, instead of on yesterday the walk is smoother and I am able to avoid the stumbling blocks easier…It takes my mind into a differnet direction of positive thinking..

I guess as usual , I babbled , sorry….but I love sharing with you…

It’s 8 A.M and I gotta get movin’ here..So remember hug each other

MOM

HELLO MY TUMBLR FRIENDS

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:38:15 -0400

Yes, my dear “Tumblr” friends I am still here..I sure do miss connecting with you, but I have been so busy and in a writing funk… Have you ever had so much on your mind that you can’t seem to get anything accomplished? As I had written before my friend opened a “Sweet Shop” and I had been kept busy with helping her.The shop is a complete success and her stress level has calmed down some..Glad I could help, it sure is nice hearing friends tell you that you are loved, after all isn’t it what we like, being loved and all I had to do was help someone, and it was free! I am finished with decorations for the 4th…now, it’s time just enjoy the place and stay away from the sweets. ARGH, such temptations!!!! For the last few months I can’t seem to get in the groove for anything, i don’t know why, perhaps it’s because I am finally retired and I don’t like it. I start something and not finish it, that is out of the norm for me.I always need something to keep me focused and the retirement screwed up my routine. Also, with my husband being retired and hanging around the house puts me in a frenzy because he is always under foot…has any one out there gone thru the same thing? But on a lighter note, my grandson’s surgery went well and the poor little tyke is so frustrated because of the swelling he can’t see and of course the pain must be so very confusing for a 3 month old. But thank God all is behind him now and recovery is on it’s way. Soon he will be flashing that gorgeous smile of his again…Thank you for the prayers. Today is another day and a new opportunity to bless someone and be blessed by someone..I always try to face each day with joy in my heart and thanksgiving for seeing it arrive…after all the alternative does suck! Have a great day and remember HUG EACH OTHER. mom

WOMEN IN BUISINESS

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 10:44:17 -0400

Recently I have been helping a friend who is opening up a sweet shop, her very first business. The dreams and hope for success are at an all time high and the excitement is every where. The “Sweet Shop” will be selling doughnuts, rolls and coffee. All items are home made and warm out of the oven as you get them. It has been named THE SHARON SWEET SHOP cute name eh?

My involvement in the shop is purely grunt work. I have washed, scrubbed,cleaned everything that could be cleaned….I have in my own way tried to support and hold up my friend.

You know, I wonder,Why don’t people who have “made” it in the business world help out the new starter ups?..especially where women are concerned. I see that there is discrimination against women who are trying to make it on their own, in this day and age, that is a pity. People like Oprah Winfrey(?), she has been an asset to so many, but what about helping other women who are trying just as hard, using her as an example to become a success in business. Hey, that would be a great idea for a show….Even a mention on her show would help someone be noticed…Look what she has done for the unheard of authors, one mention of their book generates much excitement and the author is no longer unknown..Why not do the same with other fields? just a thought….

I am not a woman who cares to be in business, I’d rather frequent a place than own it..but I certainly love seeing women conquering the “man’s” world known as business..We are just as able, we also have an unknown secret…common sense, plus we can multi task. Two of my daughters own and successfully run very lucrative businesses and the third is planning her enterprise as we speak…They are always available to someone who needs their help and guidance.. That is what I am talking about. A large tree is supported by its roots…..So be someones “root” and see the tree growing big and strong producing many branches and much fruit…

This is just an old lady venting, thanx for listening and remember, HUG EACH OTHER……

LOVE, MOM

SPRING IS HERE

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 09:25:10 -0400

Good morning world!! It’s 7A.M. and I have been up for a while. I love that time of the morning because all is quiet and you can hear “life” around you..

I have not written in a while for many reasons: first, I was out of town visiting the folks. My dad’s party was a great success and he was elated as he had never had a party in his life..what a pity! We all made a fuss over him and endured the countless speeches they call “wisdom from an aged person.” I have noticed that the older one gets, the more opinions one has…and the story changes each time …YOU GOTTA LOVE ‘EM.

I don’t know if this happens to you, but whenever I come home from a trip, I find myself out of sorts…I can’t seem to get into the groove of my routine..In fact , I get kinds depressed as it were.. I had a few meetings the next day as our village is expanding and trying so hard to grow, but the “snap” did not come back…Who knows!!!!!

I hate being in these slumps, I am, by far a positive person, to me “I can” is not a swear word, so these set backs are most annoying.. But enough about me, lets get positive together, let’s lift one another up…..The scriptures tell us to do that very thing..

I had a friend recently call me and tell me that she hates herself….Why?

We are such wonderful creatures made with love, for love..Sure,as in my case, you have become a little rounder, things that were “up ” are now down, the face needs Bondo not Botox…but what are your assets? don’t look at the obvious, look at the hidden wonders of you. You have many gifts in you..you have much love to share and your value is without boundaries. Build on these, nothing is impossible for you if you set your mind to it…and when you fail (as I have)…don’t beat yourself up…Pick up and go on with a vengeance…After all, there are 365 days in the year and every day is a brand new day to start again. Never succumb to feelings, remember you are in charge of your body, not the other way around..

If your down and out, get out there and help someone else who has it worse that you, it helps get you attention of your issues and the answers will come…if that is not a desire for you, then get outside and see that the sun is still shining , the birds are still singing and that they were created just for you…See how important you are!!!

I guess I’d better stop now. Hug one another.

mom

HELLO FROM FLORIDA

Fri, 22 May 2009 10:51:35 -0400

Hey, I have learned ALL by myself how to get my laptop to work in another state…YEAH, hooray for me…

Well, as my title suggests, I am in sunny Florida, and as soon as I see the sun, I’ll not be lying..Wouldn’t you know it…we have had rain since we left the midwest… where we left they had sun shine and warmth..NERTZ!!!!!!

I guess there is a tropical depression that will last until we go home (of course). Then I suppose the sun will be here again after we leave..The bronze glow I have hoping for will have to wait till later..At least I didn’t have to pay for a room..

We are all here to celebrate my dad’s birthday, its the big 8…0….I also got to see my new grandson in Alabama…GORGEOUS!!!!! The poor little tyke has to have major surgery in June..Something having to do with a fused cranium.The front part of his cranium is so fused together that it has affected his facial features..but he is still gorgeous….Would appreciate much prayers for the success of the surgery…

Now a report on the” E cigarette” regime..Well, I have cut back more than 50% , I was hoping I would have done better, but “baby steps” are a reason for victory as well. I’m sure if I were stronger in that area, I would have been done by now….

Well my dear friends, I guess I’d better go back to the “500 rummy” marathon…My mom hates to loose, she is so competitive…So a wonder where I get my tenacity for stuff….This has to be our 100th game since we have arrived..Such a thrill….

Hope you enjoy this 3 day weekend, be safe and rest plenty..

mom

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

Sun, 10 May 2009 08:07:33 -0400

Good morning to you all, and a HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY…to all you moms, stepmoms and Mr. moms.. As you are being showered with love and attention on this day, take a good look at the gifts you have been given…You children, the precious gifts you have molded and loved with all that is in you..

As I have written often, I have 6 children, 4 natural, and I raised both my husbands children..I have been blessed, each have their own personalities and gifts..There is no mother on this earth who could be more proud of six individuals. I do not want to forget to mention the MANY spiritual children I have been blessed with, they are of all ages and genders, surrounding them with the love of God, I have watched them grow just like my own babies as their hearts were being mended..

Motherhood is hard and wonderful, demanding and rewarding, then after all the years of service you are rewarded with individuals who not only melt your heart with thier smiles, but have become your best friends.

At this time I would also like to wish my MOM a happy day, I have figured out that no matter how old I get, I am still her ”little girl” …and she is still my MOMMY.

So to all of you out there, have a great and enjoyable day.

MOM

ROOTS OF FEAR

Wed, 06 May 2009 11:49:12 -0400

Invision a plant…There would be no plant without the roots… This is where my blog will take us today, learning about the roots of fear.

Doubt, anger, rejection, and all other negative emotions are the basis and the roots to the emotion we call fear…How, you may ask`? Well, all those emotions are based on the unknown, like, what is going to happen to us ? how is it going affect us? Why has it happen to us ? Why does he not love me ? In fact it seems that all these emotions are based on how we FEEL. I think , that this is why we should not always base our lives on how we feel. Feelings are fickel most of the time,what we thought would happen never does.

Fear is like a cancer, it eats up bit by bit any faith or trust a person has. Look into your lives, was there ever a moment when you were let down and hurt…the emotion that followed was the fear of being hurt again, so you became guarded to protect your self, and also robbed of any potential joy because you did not want to take another chance.

In 2nd Timothy 1:7 the Word of God tells us that God is not the author of fear..so then who is? The theif, the ennemy, or satan comes to steal kill or destroy…Jesus came to give us life and a more abundant life at that….

Along with love, God gave us faith, we all were born with it..(we have faith in many things, we have faith as we sit on a chair that it will hold us up.etc.).

Fear tolerated is faith contaminated..Chose what you are thinking about..The mind is the arena of faith or the arena of fear..your choice….The Word of God works, if you work it, by believing what it says…Or for those who don’t believe in the Word of God, you actions and reaction will manifest a positive or negative action to your thoughts. The way you think will determine how you feel..

Be a custodian over your thought life, if a negative thought arises, refuse to entertain it and speak out loud the desired scenario..it will halt the negative thought, keep doing that until you have mastered it, remember you are in control not your thoughts..a negative thought not acted upon is a dead thought…

If something is dead it can no longer harm you….and you will no longer fear it….

so my dear friends cut that plant at its roots, don’t let the “weeds” of fear grown in you garden. You are the gardener, you are in charge of your life, take control . No one can steal your joy unless you allow it..

i hope this makes sense……….mom

LOVE

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 10:16:11 -0400

Why is it that the “L” word has become so taboo in the courting area of a relationship…Herer is an example; Years ago when I was single and mentioned to the man I was dating that I loved him….Immediatly. he thought I wanted the wedding bells and the comitment….WRONG….Men, sometimes when we tell you we love you, or when we act it…We mean, we love the person that you are, the way you make us feel…BUT, we are not IN love with you…IN fact we love our cat the same way, we like being with you, but you are not the ONE at that moment…

Love is a beautiful thing…In fact we are commanded to love one another; We are told to love our neigbor as we love ourselves etc. So why are making such a big deal out of that word…It should be the norm for humanity..When one loves someone or even something , we develop a certain respect for that human, we cherish their abilities, accomplishments, their gifts to humanity…But marriage and commitment is not the first thing on our minds…

When a relationship begins, its like the begining of a flower…First the bud, and the anticipation of what it will become…then, come the revealing part..as the bud opens and the true flower is revealed..and growth becomes a reality, the flower is admired and the scent of it is pleasant to the nostril, we stop and smell and enjoy..at that time is when the decision is made…do we pick the flower or leave it…only then is the choice made…never before a bloom is evident..same with a relationship…..we meet, we discover,we evaluate and then the decision is made by either parties….whether to go on with the relationship or go on to the next flower…

There are 3 types of love:

Amor….the human love one has for another.

Eros…The sexual motivated love

Agape….The ultimate love..The kind God has for us and, the kind of love that would lay down their life for someone. The kind of love we feel for our child, the kind of love that wants to take care of an individual, that their wellfare is most important to us..that is the love you base a marriage on…not the fleeting emotion we call love…

I hope this has made sense to you…

with LOVE, MOM

HELLO

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 21:30:40 -0400

It has been a while since I have posted on this blog, but I had a problem getting on. And of course I could not figure it out..So my smart daughter fixed it for me..

Thank you Patricia!!!!!!

Now with the news, after many years of being a smoker, I recently made the descision to stop…But being some what weak in that realm, I had a problem stopping. The “Patch” made me so ill…nausea, nightmares,headaches etc..it just wasn’t worth it…the hypnosis way did not work either..I refused to take medications that were available to me, I hated to take more pills…Then, my boss introduced me to the “E-cigarette” and WOW, that is working…I have been able to cut my smoking more than half and the after effects are null and void… I’m not even crabby..YEAH!!!!!. The E- cigarette only puts a minimal amount of nicotine in the system but none of the tar or 450 chemicals. It gave me the hope and want, with ease I might add, to stop this long habit I have had..My boss a 2 pack a day man has almost but stopped..I had the hand to mouth fixation as well, pencils did not work..but this does..I am so excited because I now can see myself not smoking ..Please pray for my success…Also the fumes emited from this electronic cigarette is nothing but steam, there is no fire hazzard, as the “cigarette ” operates on a battery…there is no second hand smoke and it can be “smoked” anywhere as it is not an actual smelly cigarette..Can you see that I am excited?

Also, I have entered the rank of the unemployed…after 19 years of working with the postal departement, I am now footloose and free…I kinda miss it because I have worked all of my life and being idle is realy not my cup of tea…Now I have to get used to another way of starting my days…one gets used to a routine and change, although good is sometimes hard to do..

I hope all of you are doing well and my prayers are with you as always..

mom

HAPPY EASTER

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 14:00:00 -0400

I hope you are all having a great day, on this day we call, Easter.

What does this holiday mean to you? To the Believers, it means the anniversary of Christ’s resurection, to the ones of the Hebrew faith ”Passover” is the celebration of freedom, actually in both faiths the basis is “Freedom” from bondage. In the jewish faith the Blood on the door posts prevented certain death to the Children of Isreal, to the Christian the Blood of Jesus also prevented us from death, spiritual death…see either way it is freedom!

So as you eat the colored hard boiled eggs, your “peeps” and of course my favorite marshmellow chocalate eggs..Please enjoy and have a great day

mom

ELECTIONS

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 10:34:45 -0400

Yesterday we had our local village election, I am so surprised at what a person will go through, or will say just to win. The campaining done for this election gave a new meaning to ”dirty politics.” To run for any position is great if itis done for the good of the town, but to run simply because you have a personal vendeta that is just a shame. I feel ,to represent the people of a town or village is an honor. I am proud to serve for the betterment of the village, but in the 2 years I have been involved on the village board and my 12 years involvemnet in my village in one manner or another I see that the egos are bigger and seem more important than the issues. This is why I have decieded not to seek re-election next April. Whether, I am on the board or am “joe citizen” my voice will carry either way and just as loud. I suppose I am not cut out to build my own ego on someone else’s misfortune..

I realize that all elections are the same everywhere, no matter if it be local or national “crap” will fly…But it does not mean I have to be part of it…Sure one can stay and try to change things, or make the difference, but when an issue requires a vote, the majority still rules .

I believe in the system as it was meant to be..somewhere along the line the whole concept got taken over by greed, pride and lies…What a shame!!!!

thanks for letting me sound off, I feel better now.

MOM

YOUR VALUE

Sun, 05 Apr 2009 22:29:27 -0400

We as humans tend to measure who we are or what we want to be. We evaluate ourselves sometimes to a critical fault. What do we use to measure our worth? Is it clothes, or weight, job, career or the circle of friends we hang with.

I remember when I was younger I always thought that if I were rich, then people would notice me and respect me. Then I could make a difference and people would never get the best of me again. Nice dream but it didn’t happen that way. I realized later that the power was within me all the time, that I never need to measure up to anyone except my self.

We all want to feel special and esteemed, to be acknowledged as a person of worth. There is nothing wrong feeling that way all of humanity has those needs. We forget who we truly are, a wonderfully made creature, created by love.

Each one of us have been created with many talents, beauty and the ablity to love. We are an asset just by being. There is no reason to strive for approval of any human being , in fact the person we are trying to impress has as many hangups as we do or perhaps even more…

So my dear friends embrace “you”..Never mind what someone else thinks, take a good look in the mirror and see the beautiful you. Go forth and conquer but do it for yourself and no one else.

mom

TO BE IN LOVE

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 21:40:32 -0400

What does it mean to be “in love”..what exactly does that statement evoke in us..What are we looking for? what do we want from “love”?

In my life time, I have been ” in love” many times. I knew he was for me, then when it fell through for what ever reason, I was devastated till the next time , then back on the spinning wheel with the same emotions .

I believe that at the beginning of a relationship,we are “in love ” with love. The feeling of elation, walking on air as it were..There is an extra skip in your step. You feel like a woman, you are dotted on and surrounded by compliments, word of endearment etc. You are wined and dined and put on the proverbial pedestal. The sex is great and spring is in the air, even in the winter : tra la!!! Then reality sneaks in , the veil of “amour” is lifted and you begin to see that the attentive prince charming is just a mere mortal . Alas!!

Webster’s defines LOVE as, a deep affection for another: personal attachment: But there is more to love ..there is acceptance, patience, understanding, communication, but most of all there is friendship, liking someone and loving someone are 2 different things..In a relationship these two emotions are necessary.

We want love for many reasons; companionship, a sense of belonging, someone to take care of us and carry the load, I believe this to be the norm in both men and women. Loneliness is very dissatisfying we all agree upon that. So having someone to “do” things with, or just the simple act of sitting next to each other is very rewarding to the soul.

So my dear children, never give up on your search for love..but remember, the one that you are searching for is a human being with frailties and insecurities, just as you are..Grow individually and together. The heated passion you started out with will turn to a secure, comfortable love that can endure any obstacles that may come your way.

I will end this blog with one statement, You are loved with a pure love that no human can phantom. It is the Love of God towards you…draw on that love as you search and grow.

MOM

GARAGE SALES

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 22:03:43 -0400

A sure sign of spring in the midwest are garage sales. Now, I love them personally.

I wondered why some else’s stuff would so peak my interest and desire. I mean, if there is one in the 10 mile radius, I am there. Is it the hunt, the thrill of finding a treasure? or is it that I just love stuff? Perhaps all of the above at one time, but at this stage of my life I certainly do NOT need any more stuff..In fact my children’s unanimous statement is “what do you buy that stuff ? it’s old and junky..HA! what do they know… When they were younger and money was tight, those sales sure helped.

So now that my children are grown, the “hunt” is for others; perhaps a single mom or someone in need. Sometimes a friend will mention that they are searching for a certain treasure, if I find it I buy it for them and give them a little surprise.

I have helped many people decorate their house on a “budget” with finds at garage sales. sometimes it gives them a new outlook of their home or a boost for their emotions most of the time that is the case

Now there is an art to garage sales, depending on the items needed dictates what areas you will search in. But most of all it’s a two fold reward, fun of the hunt and a blessing for another.

So my dear friends, at this time, when so many are out of work and the needs are still there, why not hit some sales and bless some friend. For a mere few cents you can put a smile on someones face and it sure will give you a warm fuzzy.

mom

CELEBRATION

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 09:02:35 -0400

This past Sunday, I had the opportunity to celebrate another’s joy. My friend has recently adopted a child from Alaska. She is 10 years old and will arrive on the 25Th of this month.

The community I live in for the most part is well knit together. We, most of the time, rally around, if there is a need or lack, or a reason for celebration, as soon as a word comes that we are needed, “poof” here come the pies, cakes. foods.cards and even monies if needed.

This past sunday was such a day, we had an adoption shower for the excited couple..It was so much fun to see the new “mom” opening the love gifts, as we all oohed and ahhd over the choices made by the friends gathered for this 10 year old child who’s life will be changed forever because of the love someone chose to give freely. She will be surrounded with love and will know that she does matter, that her existence is a gift to be rejoiced over not to be rejected. Yes, there is a story to this child’s life, neglect abuse etc. were a factor, but that was yesterday…

On the 25th she will begin to mend from the roots of rejection and grow into the child she was created to be, loved and cherished.

Adoption is wonderful, I wish that it had not become a lucrative business in this country, there are so many people that would like to share the love they have with a child, but the restrictions and fees are so enormous that the average person has no hope of getting a child to love… There are many children in orphanages, or streets, neglected, unloved, who could have a home and love, if bureaucracy would loosen up a bit and greed would be taken over by the welfare of a child not the size of the profit to be gotten.

I thought I would share this with you, because the joy I witnessed this sunday truly touched my heart…

Thanks for listening,

MOM

I HAVE STARTED

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 21:22:06 -0400

If you recall, in my last blog I had mentioned that I had bought walking shoes. I had been wanting to walk as a form of exercise for a long time, but my “tushy” was just too lazy to get up. In fact I found more excuses not to. Then, when I saw people older than I competing a 13.2 mile marathon, that put me over the top.. So, I am now proud to announce that I have started my walking regiment and I LIKE it…go figure! Something I had been dreading turned out to be fun.

Isn’t it like that in life at times, you dread going somewhere, then you realize it was fun after all. Or, you don’t want to try a new food, in fact you made up your mind you hated it, and then to your surprise it has become your favorite. That happened to me with fish.

I believe this is how we rob ourselves of the joys in life by making snap decisions based purely on thoughts rather than actions. I wonder how much I have missed by not allowing my self to plunge into unknown territory. although, in my defence I have become bolder in my old age.

So my dear friends, my wish for you is.. If there has been something you have always wanted to do, but feared failure. Or perhaps had no interest in because because it seemed too distant to achieve.. I say ” give it a whirl” what have you got to lose? you may just be surprised and like it..

MOM

ARGH

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 16:24:20 -0400

Well, here I am trying to figure out computers, my laptop is on the frizz, try as I may, I cannot figure out what is wrong with it. so I had to use the desk top after removing the dust (or ambiance as I like to call it).

I have pondered as to what I should post in my blog this day, but much to my dismay, I cannot come up with an inspirational thought to save my soul.

I don’t want to be too mushy, nor do I want to be to glib, what is a person to do?? Do you think it’s because I gained 5 lbs. over the Florida trip??? Is depression setting in??? I did buy new walking shoes in preparation for a walking regime, do you think that will help, or do I actually have to use them. So many things to ponder and so little time in a day..

I also am pondering the Bahama trip next week..perhaps that is the reason for this writer’s block, or maybe I should become a writer , so that I can have this “block”..Hummm!

The weather here is beginning to look like spring hasn’t forgotten where I live.The day is a warm 59 degrees and sunny. I saw my first Robbin that my dear friends is a sure sign of the days ahead. I actually have some of my windows open. Yeah!!!

I hope as I close this sensless rambling, that your Monday is better than mine and that all the blessings overtake you…

MOM

BE A VOICE NOT AN ECHO

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 08:23:46 -0400

An echo is a repetion of sound. We all at one time had the opportunity to produce and hear an echo. The words we had spoken had come right back to us…

This led me to think about our lives, how many time have we imitated and acted upon words that someone else had spoken to us. As children we imitated our parents, as we grew some of the traits imitated became our persona.

Now to the point of this blog.

There are some that are totally content to follow some one else’s words and actions. I suppose it’s easier that way, the trail has already been set, all they need to do is follow the path. But there are others who are not.

Allow me to give you an example of the VOICE part of this blog. My daughter Patricia has always been a person of “voice”. From the time she was little she always made her voice heard, although sometimes irritating to a parent who is trying to mold her into what we thought she should be, she, most of the time marched to her own tune. Now that she is an adult, I realize the gift in her. She has a passion within her to make a difference. She believes that a voice can and should be heard. At this juncture of her life I see the difference she has made. Starting and selling a business, reaching for the stars and en route making a path for others, not to follow, but to be an example.

So my dear friends, I hope this made sense to you….Be a voice in this world. Never settle to be a mere echo..Let your voice be heard, your words and thoughts are just as important and powerful as any one else’s..

mom

HELLO OUT THERE

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 20:56:23 -0400

Well, I’m back from 3 glorious weeks in Florida. Boy did I ever need the sunshine, the color green on the trees and actual flowers with aroma and every thing. I also got to watch two of my daughters run 13.2 miles at Disney, I am just so proud of them.. If it were I, I would have talked someone to follow me with a cart, I’d even tolorate some kids stroller… I mean, 13 miles, that’s hard for me to imagine, but to add insult to injury, there were folks my age or older running in this marathon and making it without respirators..Go figure! I stayed with my parents for the whole 3 weeks and was able to take care of some chores for them..In the last few years, a friend and I have managed to revamp the whole house to make it easier for the folks to take care of , installing hardwood floors, fixing the “Florida Glass” around the pool, painting the house, changing plumbing and so much more..But for the folks, of course one would do anything, EVEN eat the food cooked in grease and more grease….It will take me a week or more to get my digestive system back in order…Now that’s love!!!! I wanted to get them a cleaning lady, but my 84 year old mother would not have it. She believes she can do it herself. So every year I make a few trips and give the house one good once over and that holds till the next visit..I see them at least 4 times per year or more…The woman IRONS , even underware, that to me is unamerican! Who irons now days… It’s good to be back, but the weather sucks! MOM

"OLDS"

Sat, 21 Feb 2009 18:03:20 -0500

What I find so amazing is how, we, humans value many things that are old , but we look at older people as a hindrance.

We value and pay dearly for old wines, a great painting, perhaps an antique furniture items. But when it comes to older people we neglect them.

Society, our government, always seems to put our needs and necessities on the back burners of life, as if we are not worth the aggravation.

Let me present my mother’s case for instance. She is 83 years young, she happens to have an malady that requires a very expensive shot. The injections are required at least twice per month, as her blood work dictates..actually she had been doing so well that her dosages were decrease to once per month.

As expected mom is on Medicare and also has supplemental insurance. Medicare in their infinite wisdom have decided to stop paying for her shots, these shot keep her alive mind you. Medicare would rather pay for continuous dialysis and possible infections( which I might add would cost a lot more than the shots) rather than pay for the shots..Both my parents have worked all their life and paid into the system only to be rejected in time of need. She has been rejected above the needs of someone who has never put a penny into Medicare, let me ask you is that fair?

There has to be a solution to the unfair practices of buracrasy. We are the only nation that regards the elderly as a burden.

We have forgotten their contribution to society, many have fought in at least 2 wars to protect the freedom they are being denied at this stage of their lives.They have worked hard and achieved without draining the system in their time of need, they never turned to welfare instead they made due or worked harder.What a concept!

There is something very wrong with our system. The powers that be, have no compassion nor respect for the aged they are only interested in their own value..

So dear bureaucrats, as you drive in your fancy car wearing your Armani suit, up your driveway leading to your fancy house, remember this, the nice big salary and bonus that bought you these luxuries were paid for by the elders you now neglect.

Someday soon, you will also be “Olds” and I hope our children give you the same consideration that you have given our parents of this generation.

Remember paybacks are a bitch!

mom