Still learning....

I can't believe March is almost ready to leave us...
I can't believe I've hardly been on my blog At.ALL.....
I can't believe that every day I still am learning.....

Learning about life...
Learning about relationships...
Learning more & more about My Lord....
Learning day by day, more & more about Me!!!

I had a wonderful Spring Vacation.....my parents came for the week! We mostly hung out around my house...had lots of family dinners (including my brother & sister coming over :D), a trip to Portland to see my Grandparents who are in their mid-80's....and just spent time "being"!

They've been my family for 44 years now...and still I see, hear, feel, and learn more about them..... L.I.K.E.....

*My Mom has this thing of running a sink full of HOT, and I do mean HOT water to toss dishes in while she's cooking! It's a great idea...why didn't I ever think to do that??...NO...I'm more of a stack them up and wait until I'm all done cooking type dish girl...which can = some hard elbow-grease scrubbing :D

*Little things that seem so unimportant at 44, seem huge at 84.....like walking a long distance to be seated in a restaurant....or deciding what you want to have for lunch....or even changing the sheets on a bed. (NOTE: TO SELF....realize all the little things really do matter!!! )

*My parents give & give & give....it didn't stop when I was out on my own, when I got married, or now, that I'm 44....they keep on showering me over & over again...in so many ways!

*Sometimes when you're all grown up...it's just GOOD to spend time alone with your family....(Not that I don't love my Mr...because I do sooooo much....) but, sometimes, it just feels right to be alone with my parents & sister....there's always those inside jokes that no one else understands but you... :D

*I also heard a story from my Grandma about how my Dad almost chopped his hand off when he was very little....and he still bears a scar that somehow I NEVER noticed before???

Stories are so precious...lives lived by those we love are so precious...time....it goes by way to quickly...and, I am soooo glad that I got to enjoy a week watching, learning, hearing, and storing away parts that make me who I am :D (I now, know where I get my OCD from :D ha, ha....)

And, just yesterday I found myself running my sink full of HOT water...and letting those dishes soak while I cooked :D May each of you take time to learn more about those who mean the most in your life....may you hear a new story, see them through a different lens...and most of all find time to soak it all in! Sweet blessings!

Unique

Oops! I forgot to show you the most unique gift our friend Debbie got us...



Are you ready???



Be warned....You might just want one for yourself :D

Is that a GREAT gift or what...who can't use a back-scratcher...and especially one that comes with a telescopic extend wand..and a clip to attach it to your purse or pocket if you like :D

I think my Mr. was a little jealous...I noticed he couldn't wait to try out my new gift!

So the next time you are hard struck to find a gift for the person who has EVERYTHING....just remember...the Back Scratcher (available at Bed, Bath & Beyond) :D

Happy March! Sweet blessings!

Time away....

I was sooooo BLESSED last weekend to get some time away with my college girls :D There are actually 6 of us that have been friends for over 20 years (a true gift from God!) But, only three of us live close enough to meet up each year. This time we went to Depoe Bay....and, I cannot express in words what an amazing time it was :D So, here's a few photos of it.....
(remember I'm a little photo challenged :D)

First here we are....

And, here is a shot from the window of our condo...

And, another shot as we were sight-seeing :D (Okay, as I was sight-seeing as both my friends have been there several times :D)


The gifts that always appear when us girls meet up...

Here's what was inside those pretty packages....WAY TOOOOO MUCH stuff :D I totally feel spoiled!

Here's a shot of the living room of the condo...it was on the third floor and had a whole glass side that overlooked the ocean!

Here's a shot of what I lived in while there...Yep...my Hello Kitties :D

And, this...our own little private spa in the Master Bath....Mmmmm...it was heavenly to soak in!

One evening, my friend Tami made us Chocolate Fondue...Oh, my was it ever delicious...and the first time for me to discover the goodness of fondue!

It truly was the perfect get away...one I soooo needed...and one that memories of will forever warm my heart! It truly was a very, very Sweet blessing! I hope everyone is blessed with some time away now and then, time to rejuvenate and come alive again! Sweet blessings!

So blessed...

I've had a hard time finding time to post lately...not that I don't have LOTS to share...
I just can't seem to find the time to sit down and do it....
And, since I haven't been on my blog....
I didn't know....

That this beautiful new banner was waiting for me....
To greet me with a smile and the warmth of a Good friend....
To bless me in many, many ways....

I am blessed to have a friend who over & over again suprises me :D

Thanks Linds...you totally always bring a smile to my heart! Sweet blessings!