God willing, next month will be Leonard and my 42nd wedding anniversary. Through those years, I have to admit that at times, I really did not have a good attitude with the person whom I decided to spend my life with. I’ve made a lot of mistakes and due to my sensitive nature, have often been hurt by what I persevered as lack of care or love or wherever. As with everything in life, there have been highs and lows. Yet, I am fortunate that Leonard has had the same determination to stick it out through thick or thin. This recent what I’ll call “low” in our life of my falling and breaking my hip and the journey of regaining what was lost, has taught me a few things. Even though, at times in the past, I have doubted it… Leonard really does love me! He has been encouraging me when I try to work at getting my body to do what I want. That’s not to say, that sometimes, because of my moodiness of not being where I want to be, have I thought that he was being as attentive as he could be. Yet, he has. I think with everything, you have to have a positive outlook. Try as I might, that’s not always the case. I know this has been hard on Leonard, too and yet, he has been encouraging me and bragging me up on any slight progress that I’ve made. When you leave things to the Lord, he just makes everything turn out right.

Ever since, I had my accident, I have been showered with well wishes, dinners, texts,encouragement, visits. How lucky is that!? I have been so lucky to know an assortment of lovely people in my lifetime. The photo below, are cards I have received, each with their own story of why they are special to me. A representation of the kindness of people. Every time, I look at these cards, I reflect on each person and their uniqueness and how much their friendship means to me.

Yesterday, I turned 63! What??? As I’ve stated before, I love smiley faces and daisies with a little Snoopy thrown in.. 🙂

My day started out, with a text from a sweet lady from church, then text and call from my brother,Nels. Followed by a visit from my dear friend, Chris. A visit from my cousin, Susi and in the afternoon, my daughter, Tina and grandson, Isaac came to visit and she took us out to dinner to Cafe Sante! She also, bought me a paint by number canvas and I am excited to try my hand at it. My brother Carl and sister-in-law, Cindie left me a voice mail singing Happy Birthday and said they would visit today. Along, with that, I received many birthday cards which I cherish each one.

I don’t deserve to be so lucky… but, here I am! Leonard, has extended an offer for a celebratory dance when I recover! 🙂

These two are so fun to go anywhere with…

As parents, when we are young and raising our kids, we wonder if we are doing things right or not. I do not believe my kids are who they are by my parenting. I believe they are who they are by how God designed them. I am so lucky that God, in His infinite wisdom, designed my kids to give me what I need to live a positive life. Of course, He didn’t create them this way, just for me. He also created them this way, for all the lives they would touch in their lifetime. Tina, with her drive and determination and her fun loving and caring personality, brings me much joy. Brian, has much discipline and drive, that causes me to try and extend myself.His care and concern and encouragement and fun personality blesses my heart.

I am truly, truly one of the lucky ones!