Happiness
Opposite Ends
I felt like today was in stark contrast from yesterday. I was happy to spend a little time with my new granddaughter. She was so much heavier than last time I held her and seemed to be more sturdy. I held her for quite some time while my daughter in law took advantage of the […]
Good Old Days
When I was at my friend’s house today, the gentleman decided to go outside and take a little walk down to the mailbox. So I went with him. He was a little unsteady and as he reached to get his key into the box. He said that he felt old today. I stood close, but […]
A Little Hike
My sister and I enjoyed a beautiful day taking a short hike in the mountains. The sky was clear and blue, the air was crisp and smelled like forest. There were actually quite a few people and dogs and bikes, also getting the most out of a warm, Fall day. Neither my sister nor I […]
Retirement Day
Today was my sister’s last official day of work. She has been wrapping things up and passing along all her tasks and information to her co-workers. Today she gathered up all the equipment she had from the law firm and delivered it all to the CEO. She said they chatted over a cup of coffee […]
Hobbit Adult
Yesterday my son who moved further east flew in for a visit. It was a surprise to my other son. Their birthdays are 3 days apart and they enjoy spending it together. My older son took a video of him surprising my younger son who was really completely shocked when he saw his brother in […]
Move In Day
My sister and I have been working hard at getting the house ready for her to move in. We were able to sell many of the estate items and donate others. An estate dealer sold some things and took everything else out of the house that was not needed. Once the house was pretty empty, […]
Happy Trees
I was busy cleaning today and when evening came, I was happy to sit and rest. I turned on the TV and came across PBS. Bob Ross was just about to come on, so I left it on the channel. I haven’t actually ever watched one of his painting episodes and was curious to see […]
Involved in Care
I spent some time with elderly friends today who have caregivers coming and going in their house now. They seem to have taken to it alright, and I think it’s incentive for them to be more functional. I still go to help them a couple days. Yesterday while I was there, the wife showed me […]
New Carpet
I was elated that today the carpet in my basement was replaced. As they were tearing it out, I could see how deep the dog accident stains had penetrated and how far they spread. It felt so clean and fresh to get the 26 year old carpet out and get a new one in. I […]
Joyful Move
I was talking to a friend today who recently moved into an affordable retirement community. The land was actually donated by the adjacent church. They partnered with a local construction company to build the apartment complex. My friend said she is so blessed and happy to be able to live there. She said it’s cozy […]
