Saturday, September 30, 2017

Soccer Time

We sure enjoyed our time at the soccer game today.

I wasn't feeling well last week and so I stayed home.

Our girlie did well!

Dax-Attack! 
(His favorite nickname from several years back)

Uncle Tadd was sitting on the blanket when the snacks were being passed out 
and he wondered where his was. 

We all said "aww" when Noah shared his Cheetos.

Blanket Buddies

This was soooo sweet! 
Juniper was as content as could be in Uncle Tadd's arms.
 
Our sweet baby girl.

Mollie Grace, Aunt Deb, and Owl. 

    

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Bitter Teachers

Bitter ones are Teachers.
No doubt about that one.

Still.
And.

It is crucial that you protect 
the Cave of your Heart, dearest.

When you know they just like to "debate"
(read:  argue)
and push buttons?

Set boundaries and don't engage.
You can trust your gut that what he's spouting is Bullshit.

It would be very different . . . 
there would be more marbles in his jar . . . 
(those must be earned, you know)

If
(and that's a mighty big "if")

he was respectful
and used care
about what he posts on his personal Facebook wall.

As it is, he shares mean meme's
and hunts people down who 
disagree with him 
and tries to bait them into 
"discussions."

That isn't your intent 
and, deep down, 
we both know it.

(Is your opinion that important,
that integral a part of you?
Are you that fragile that 
All Must Agree 
*with you*?)

Nah, I'm gonna pass.


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Friday, September 29, 2017

Happy Michaelmas!

Mary, the Archangels (it's their feast day today!),
and I all said a prayer for you today. 

🙏🏻  .  ❤️  .  🕯

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Thursday, September 28, 2017

Chocolate Frosty!

Sallie passing her annual emissions test today calls for a treat!

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Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Running by for a Visit



Guess who I went to go see? 
Needed to drive around awhile 
so I could get our truck's emissions tested 
so I decided to go say hey. 

👋🏻  .  ❤️  .  🌳  .  🚒

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Soul Call Story Cards

Lookie what came in the mail today!! 
 Yippee!!! 

 💜💜

.  .  .  .  .

My first message from the angels.

Surrender to your gifts, love,
and you will find freedom.

Grateful for my Story Bead's ever quiet reminder:
It's a Journey.

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Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Outlet

A few quiet moments enjoying my swing
on another perfectly lovely fall afternoon
is a fine way to unplug and recharge.

Recover, too.

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Smiling because when I took this photo,
I honestly thought our prompt for today's 
#BreatheSeptember2017
was Outlet.  

In looking back, no telling *where* I got that prompt!
It wasn't anywhere on our list.
I then double-checked my August Break list, 
which was still handy and it wasn't on there either.

I did need the break from screen time today 
so it was actually pretty perfect.

Maybe the angels whispered it to me?

Yes, I think so.

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Monday, September 25, 2017

Swing Time . . .

. . . on a gorgeous afternoon.

Still not feeling well yet.
Just walking to the mailbox wore me out
so I sat in my swing for a bit,
allowing nature's medicine to do her work.

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Sunday, September 24, 2017

Happy Birthday, Honey

Happy Birthday to my favorite guy!

🎂  .  🍦  .  🎉

I've been sick and pretty wiped out
so haven't got his birthday cake made.
So I slipped out and bought him
some balloons
and some of his favorite 
Lofthouse sugar cookies.

Delighted to report that he was quite tickled.

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Friday, September 22, 2017

Breathe September 2017 :: Day 22 - Smile

Rediscovering the sweetheart 
at the bottom 
of my "Cup of Love" mug. 


#BreatheSeptember2017

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Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Breathe September 2017 :: Day 19 - Nature

Guess who looked in on me this gloriously perfect fall morning 
as I walked to the mailbox?

#BrotherSun 

#BreatheSeptember2017

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Sunday, September 17, 2017

Breathe September 2017 :: Day 17 - Here

Taking a moment to look up today's prompt 
after having meditated for a bit brought a warm smile. 

In my little corner, 
Here is all about resting in the company of trusted angels, 
remembering the light, 
and delighting in my beautiful farewell flowers. 

#BreatheSeptember2017

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Saturday, September 16, 2017

Soccer Time!

Here is part of the proud cheering section.

Great first game, littles!

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Friday, September 15, 2017

Breathe September 2017 :: Day 15 - Gratitude

Delighted to share that today was a good last day at my job. Kind words and warm hugs 
were exchanged and I was sent home with 2 lovely bouquets of flowers, a card with 
handwritten farewells from my co-workers, and a gift card. 

Blessed be. 

Smiling softly because, 
while it took some time to get here, 
I am indeed feeling at Peace about it all. 

 

And it's not quite over yet, she adds with a warm grin. With one of the biggest tax deadlines 
being today and the office moving tomorrow (talk about *crazy* timing!!), my favorite 
partner pulled me aside and said he wanted to take me to lunch at a really nice place in the 
next week or so.

   

After that? 
I'm looking forward to some time to just be off 
and see what comes next.

#BreatheSeptember2017

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Breathe September 2017 :: Day 14 - Scent

Rose reminds me of my dear grandmother. 

#BreatheSeptember2017

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Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Let There Be Light

❤️. 🕯. ❤️

Coming home from our second supper in a row this week 
in a warm, well-lit restaurant, 
what a comforting sight 
to find the lamp in our front window welcoming us home. 

Blessed be. 

(Thank you, friends, for all of your warm thoughts and prayers.)

Comfort
#BreatheSeptember2017

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Tuesday, September 12, 2017

Happy Mail

Still no power but the mail just came. 

Yay! 

 📬  .  📘  .  😍

#ilovesnailmail

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Breathe September 2017 :: Day 12 - Fun



Fun 
... is finding a wonderful surprise tucked in our mailbox yesterday! 

 Such a heartwarming bright spot on a dark and chilly day. 
(Still no power)

#BreatheSeptember2017

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Monday, September 11, 2017

Hurricane Irma Comes Through for a Visit


A bright spot of fall

Surveying the damage. 

Power is out and lots of small branches have fallen. 
From the weather radar app 
it looks like maybe three quarters of Tropical Storm Irma 
has passed over us. 

 We are grateful to still be warm, dry, and safe. 

❤️

Lantern and twinkle lights



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Breathe September 2017 :: Day 11 - Drink

Smiling on this chilly, windy, and rainy stay-at-home day 
because I was thinking 

"wouldn't a cup of hot cocoa taste good this morning?" 
...

And then I looked up today's prompt. 
Well, that sure sealed the deal for me. 

Whispering prayers for all those 
in the path of Hurricane Irma. 

🙏🏻    🕯    💙

#BreatheSeptember2017

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Sunday, September 10, 2017

Breathe September 2017 :: Day 10 - Joy

May the blessing of Joy abide within you. 
May the blessing of Peace rest upon you.
May the blessing of Love flow out through you.
May all the blessings of Grace be yours.
~unknown

#BreatheSeptember2017

🌻   .   ❤️  .   🌻

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Saturday, September 9, 2017

Breathe September 2017 :: Day 9 - Beauty

My Moma. 

💕

She and me.

And loving that my cherished Puppy Woof-Woof
is in my right hand.

I remember Moma telling me that he was
my best friend and constant companion.

#BreatheSeptember2017

Breathe September 2017 :: Day 8 - Present

Lighting candles always helps 
to bring me back to this moment. 

May God bless and watch over 
those in Hurricane Irma's path. 

#BreatheSeptember2017

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Thursday, September 7, 2017

Breathe September 2017 :: Day 7 - Feel

Feel? 

Grateful. 

Basking in their Love. 

🌳🌳🌳🌳

#BreatheSeptember2017

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Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Breathe September 2017 :: Day 6 - Read

It was a delight to (re)discover just now 
that the theme for September's prayer for Wednesdays 
in "The Celtic Wheel of the Year" 
is "Trees."

Framing my shot, 
I remembered this sweet little wooden heart, 
a gift from a friend, 
lovingly hand carved by her precious pop.

Smiling warmly as I am feeling on time over here this evening, 
a true gift during this uncertain time. 

 Blessed be.

🍂🍁🌳🌳🌳🌳🍁🍂

#BreatheSeptember2017

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Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Breathe September 2017 :: Day 5 - Movement

I shall miss watching my loves change into their beautiful autumn frocks on a daily basis 
this year.

When taking this photo of my Dogwood Twins, Grace and Mercy, this afternoon I didn't 
realize that one of my 4 Sisters, Michael, was winking at me from my side view mirror.

It brings me sadness to share that our last "everyday" day together will be next Friday and, 
alas, it will also be my last day at my job of 13 years.  After much thought and prayer, I've 
come to know that the new office is just way too far for me to drive.

As I feel my way into my next right thing, I trust these dear and cherished friends of mine 
shall continue to watch over and send their blessings to me from afar.  Who says a tree 
can't be a guardian angel? Certainly not me.

Your thoughts and pray would be welcome, too, friend. 

Blessed be.

🍁❤️🌻

#BreatheSeptember2017

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Monday, September 4, 2017

Breathe September 2017 :: Day 3 Smile & 4 Gentle

Snuggling with this gentle soul 
brought many warm smiles today. 

💕

(Yay for nieces and nephews time!)

#BreatheSeptember2017

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Saturday, September 2, 2017

Breathe September 2017 :: Day 2 - Outside



'Twas a perfect late afternoon 
for our tradition of bringing home a Varsity supper 
for the Georgia Bulldogs first football game of the season. 


#BreatheSeptember2017

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August Break 2017 - Day 31 - August was . . .

. . . about change. 

🍁   .   🏮


Fun aside?
I shared this photo in a group
and one of the thoughtful members 
commented that she liked that I alternated the dimes.
I was just going for ascetics so I loved her idea
that it spoke to her of life's ups and downs, 
twists and turns
that we gotta have rain for a rainbow.

Yes.

#augustbreak2017

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Friday, September 1, 2017