BUZZING around!

Remember BEES achieve the impossible! Aerodynamically, they should not be able to fly--their bodies are just too heavy for their little, gossamer wings--but they DO fly! THAT'S why I always wear one!ACHIEVE THE IMPOSSIBLE DAILY - bees do - so can YOU! BUZZ!


Yes, that would be ME "buzzzzzzzzzzing" around!


Bailey thinks she's a bee!


Sure seems to be "buzzing" like one!

Never Thought I'd Have the Joy!

Over 30 years ago, I knew there were two titles I would never have: Mom & Grandma. Of all the joys in the world, I knew I would just have to be jealous of my sisters & friends. I have been incredibly blest to have my sisters & friends "share" their children with me, but to BE "Mom" or "Grandma".....

When surgery meant Sharon would be the only grandparent who would be able to attend Grandparent's Day at the kids' school, my heart just ached - especially because Don & Linda always made it so nice for Sharon.

AND THEN.....

Amy asked if I could go with Sharon so Jack & Grace could each have someone! I immediately donned my "GrandGodmother" hat (Grace's Godmother is one of my Godchildren) and said that I'd take Personal Leave! What an unexpected and joyful treat!

And now I hear Katie (that's "Kathryn" to everyone outside the family according to Katie) may need me, too! I can hardly wait!

(Mary will be keeping Mommy company - only grandparents at the party!)

SMILE! :)

Hectic, fretful day for all. Amy's dad scheduled for surgery, Bryan & Linda going to Chicago, Amy anxiously waiting with the kids -- all made for a long day. Wishing I could help more is frustrating -- seems everyone else can "do" for Sharon & me and we don't/can't return the love. Prayer never seems enough.....and then I'm reminded of how much it CAN accomplish. One smile can light up the darkness of the day. Thank you, Megan, for sharing Bailey's smiles with us!

Kiss Your Children

As I checked my Facebook this morning, I was stopped in my tracks by one post. Chris' short statement mourning a 2-year-old brought the reality of how loved a child is to the front. One more angel in heaven ... Please kiss your children extra today. From someone who has been blest to have many people "share" their children with me, I can only partially feel the pain of losing one - I truly cannot express the ache I feel for the family.

Heaven's Grocery Store

Received this from a wonderful friend and wanted to share:

A minute read.......

Read this story, and Follow the recommendation at the end... As I was walking

Down life's highway

Many years ago I came upon a

Sign that read

Heavens Grocery Store.

When I got a

Little closer

The doors swung

Open wide

And when I came

To myself I was standing

Inside. I saw a host of Angels.

They were

Standing everywhere

One handed me a

Basket

And said 'My Child shop with care.'

Everything a Human needed

Was in that

Grocery store

And what you

Could not carry

You could come

Back for more

First I got some

Patience.

Love was in that

Same row.

Further down was

Understanding,

You need that

Everywhere you go.

I got a box or

Two of

Wisdom

And

Faith a bag

Or two.

And Charity of

Course I would need some

Of that too.

I couldn't miss

The Holy Ghost

It was all over

The place.

And then some

Strength

And

Courage to

Help me run this race.

My basket was

Getting full

But I remembered I needed

Grace,

And then I chose

Salvation for

Salvation was for

Free. I tried to get

Enough of that
to do

For you and me.

Then I started to

The counter

To pay my grocery

Bill,

For I thought I

Had everything

To do the Masters Will.
As I went up the

Aisle I saw

Prayer and

Put that in,

For I knew when I

Stepped outside I would run into

Sin.

Peace and

Joy

Were plentiful,

The last things

On the shelf.

Song and

Praise

Were hanging near

So I just helped

Myself.

Then I said to

The angel 'Now how much do I owe?'

He smiled and

Said 'Just take them

Everywhere you go.' Again I asked 'Really now,

How much do I Owe?'

'My child' he

Said, 'God paid your bill

A long long time Ago.'

This poem has

Been sent to you

With love and for

Blessings.

It originated in

The Netherlands

And has been

Around the world 9 times.

The blessing has now

Come to you
Do not send money

As this message

Has no price.
Do Not keep this letter

But send it on to

Someone who Needs blessing.

Abbey Learns!

In a "break through" moment, Abbey FINALLY asked to go outside! Last night (actually, early this morning), I noticed she was standing by the door. I asked her if she wanted to go outside, and, for the FIRST time, she got excited, ran for her squeaky toy, and actually WENT OUTSIDE, BY HERSELF, IN THE DARK! She went downstairs and was "busy" for quite some time. The ONLY time she's gone out in the dark was with Samson. I had so hoped he'd teach her what to do -- I guess he did!

Rain Brings Rainbows

After getting ready to build an ark, the sunshine was a welcome sight! Many of us thought we'd never see the sun (OR the other side of Lake George!) We DO feel blest that we had just a little water come in the house. All the grief and havoc of the past few days have given way to RAINBOWS:
1. All the people helping one another;
2. Becoming MUCH more patient;
3. Learning blog, facebook, & myspace;
4. Lin;
5. My "kids" (old ones & new ones)
For someone who is "childless," I sure am blessed with so many wonderful children. Best news, Bailey has gone a week without the oxygen! Enjoy the rainbows in your life!