When I canned my pumpkin, there was a little over that didn’t fit in the jars. What to do? Pumpkin donuts with brown sugar frosting!!
When I was a kid, being that I lived on a farm, every Sunday we had a nice meal with dessert. I sometimes do that now.
I am lucky that I learned how to can many years ago. It is a common activity for me in the fall.
Tomorrow we will be celebrating the life of our nephew, Mike Alfred. It’s hard to believe he’s gone, but we were blessed and yes, “lucky” to have known Mike.His obituary is below.
https://www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com/obituary/Michael-Alfred
When my son was in the fourth grade, his teacher, Mr. Snarey stated at the beginning of the school year, “No what if questions”. I thought that was so good! Kids just naturally ask the most bizarre questions. So, by putting that disclaimer out there…voila!,no silly questions. Genius!
Since then, I’ve rethought this. Sometimes, we need the what-ifs in our lives. What-if we treated each day as if it was our last day on earth? What if we treated those people that we think will be with us everyday as if it was THEIR last day? What if we tried to change the world with one act of kindness per day? What if, rather than seeing relatives at weddings and funerals…we just randomly stopped by and had an unforgettable moment. What if…we decided to forgive instead of hold a grudge. What if we come alongside someone who is downtrodden or that others think less of? What if…I pushed myself to do a little more than yesterday? What if…it can mean a million other things as this. Why don’t we have some “what if” questions everyday to extend ourselves outside our comfort zone or to reach toward a long forgotten dream.
I apologize to Mr.Snarey for questioning this statement now but…What if, one person could make a difference in this crazy mixed up world?..and What if, that one person was me or you? Just a thought. I think we are so lucky to think about What if.
I have been celebrating this event for many years, please celebrate with me! 🙂
When I was going into the third grade, I was so upset to start the school year. That particular year, due to overcrowding, all third graders had classes at the Good Will Center which was in a different location from the regular elementary school.
Yet, that year, I met life-long friends. When I was young, with all the responsibilities at home, I was not always able to share times outside of school as the others did. At times, I found this disappointing.
Maybe that’s why I feel grateful and blessed and yes, lucky 🙂 to have these friends. We don’t see each other that often, but when we do, it truly blesses my heart. We are all very different in lifestyle and personality which gives me much delight. I appreciate our differences and I feel thankful for these dear friends that I have known for so many years. Because we are different, it makes conversations interesting and fun. One thing that is different for me, is that they are all retired and I like hearing about what their plans are for the future. Hopefully, I will be there soon.
We have grown older together. How many people can say that? It is these moments that remain in my heart, year after year.
Yesterday, was one of those special days that I had the privilege to see these three amazing women. We share about our children, grandchildren, life changes, ups and downs. Luckily, the restaurant wasn’t busy, which gave us the chance to linger a while in each other’s lives. How did I get so lucky???
I was able to spend the day with my daughter, Tina, grandson, Isaac and Leonard. Went to a Fall Festival and a Harvest Festival! Lucky to be able to spend that time!
I am filled with so much gratitude to God my Father. My grandson, Luke was 2 years old when diagnosed with germ cell cancer. Yesterday, Luke turned 8!!!!!! Praise God for His goodness!
I have committed to a new study at church. To start out, they asked for two women that have inspired you in your life. I have had many women that I have had a close bond with, so to pick just two was hard.
The first one, was my mother. She lived a very hard life and struggled with depression and mental illness, but she continued to have faith which sustained her. She would go without rather than not give to someone in need. Also, she was probably the wisest person I have ever met.
My daughter also is an inspiration to me. She, too, has had her share of hardships, but has overcome with grace and beauty. She continually inspires me to be a better person. Her perseverance to reach her goal of inspiring young people through teaching, fills me with pride for her. She reached this goal through earning her degrees while raising a happy and respectful son, maintaining full time job and home and marriage. She is an amazing woman.
A third woman that is an inspiration to me, is my friend, Chris. She has prayed over me more times than I can remember and is a dear, dear Christian friend who walks the walk.
We Are the Lucky Ones 