Time Is Moving On

 I'm sure we all feel the hurry and bustle of everyday life going at such a "breakneck" speed all around us. Holidays so fast approaching and soon a new year, yet again. We may think of many things that have happened in our families and friends lives over the past year. It would be rare for anyone not have experienced a loss of a family member or friend. The more we age the more we lose each year. Many families may have new little ones they enjoyed welcoming into their families. They are gifts from God, like no other we may think of. Although we lose family and friends we have enjoyed for our lifetime, isn't it like God taking them home when we lose them here on earth?The joys of heaven can be theirs and ours, when we realize we are only here for such a short time to prepare us for an eternal home. We do not live without hope or promise of a better life beyond what our eyes may see, our small minds comprehend. Many will feel the lack of the physical presence of those gone into eternity for the first time since their departure this year, others memories of times past. Our lives change too without them, but take heart God never leaves us , although we grieve.  We were made to love each other and support those that sorrow. We are given those strengths for a reason, because this is what we call LIFE, a gift.

Grandma Talks

It's been awhile since I felt as if much was going on, then like a lightning strike seems everything changes. Close friends, I never felt I'd be without, have passed leaving such a void in each life they touched. My friends are friends I feel such a connection they were family in so many ways. We laughed together, shared sorrows with, and so much more I can't begin to describe. Life is something always changing, and those changes can be so shocking. I wasn't prepared to lose so many that had surrounded me in childhood, and my years working. Now a different chapter of my life is going on. I have the memories of our times together, God has granted that to me, for which I am thankful. Now I seem so alone, as others hurry through their daily lives, as I once did. Causes me to wonder why I couldn't see those day to day changes going on about me. I do now, and hope in some way there will be a life I can help to brighten in this every changing world. I love my family, something I hope they know.
Grandma

A Day Of Wonder

"A day of wonder", may sound bland and dry. I'm at my age in life I pay closer attention to the small things, many years ago probably I would never given a passing glance. Just as an example: My mother had a bed of cacti that bloomed with the prettiest silkiest  flowers. She would remark of their beauty and daintiness. I would agree, and just go about my day. Yesterday, I noticed ones I had moved from her yard to my yard in bloom. I am beginning to appreciate more and more those "small things". Maybe it is a lot of things that make me look on things differently now. Our concerns in life become so much deeper as we age perhaps, or the way time speeds so fast with all the new inventions we've experienced. I remember a time when so much of farming was done with horses to power them, a very common sight, as I lived all of my early years on farms. Very few barns remain today that housed the farm animals. Sad in a lot of ways, but still our days are filled with "wonder" at all we see, feel and do. Time does go on, and takes us with it, but there is so much "wonder" in a day.
Enjoy the day!
Grandma

A Feeling of Joy

Don't know exactly why I have an extra ordinary feeling of joy today, but I do. Maybe I'm just beginning to see things through different eyes today. I sure hope I don't get sad news from some that don't seeming see anything to be joyful about. I want to show others there are good things in life if we only change some bad attitudes. Not everyone is out to do harm, but to help you through all the rough spots in life. I remember a few years ago as I volunteered at a function, a little girl probably about 3, as I was playing with blocks with her stacking them. All I said was "good job", brought a smile to her face. There were circumstances in her life, I don't think she would have heard that often. A smile and word of encouragement doesn't have a price tag, something we can all do. It's a good feeling to know there are no boundaries on such simple things. It may rain today, which may signify sadness, but it will keep your grass growing and the flowers blooming. That is happiness! Now wipe the frown from your face, and have a wonderful day!
 grandma

The Swiftness of Time

Summer is upon on us, flowers blooming, the happy sounds of birds, gentle breezes, although can be a "gust" at times, outdoor activities everywhere. I do like spring, summer and fall, winter not so much. In many ways this past year has left me in a blur, as if I can't find a secure feeling at times. Everything rushing by so fast, like flood waters that can't be stopped nor even slowed. That is what what I am experiencing daily. Deaths of 4 people either friend or relatives within a 6 week period, has left me still as if in a swirling whirlwind. Losing a sister suddenly almost a year ago,was traumatic with missing her every day still. My one remaining sister is so precious, and I still have 1 brother, much like me, I suppose, misses all the family and friends we so depended on. I suppose there is always a strong bond between sisters, like no other. I'm so thankful for all the love and caring mine shows to me. As a child I never had a thought of not being surrounded and supported by so many I now miss, in my "sunset" years. If I were to have anything to say to those younger than myself, I would say "hold those dear ones close, because time passes with such speed, every minute has a meaning in the lives of those you love". Never miss a chance to say "I love you", you will be glad you did.
Just being me,
grandma talks

Nearing Mother's Day

Today is a dreary day. In more than just the the weather. Today, 9 years ago my mother was called to heaven. I'm happy she has that eternal home, but my flesh misses her so much. I couldn't go with her, but held her hand until her race here was complete. I awoke early today thinking of that day as she faded from us. She taught us well, but the choices we've made were our responsibility. With Mother's Day approaching I think of it more as I did at her home going. I knew in my heart she couldn't stay, God has his own timing and He does let us know and prepares us for acceptance. Sometimes we often miss that peace because of our human bodies and our thinking. God in his mercy relieved her suffering and her longing to go home. I think of my siblings and son now with her. She is no longer in pain and those she held so dear are with her. When God has created Heaven for His own and takes them from us, I want to give thanks, knowing they are in His care.
If your mother is still living, treasure her as a precious jewel. God gave her a great responsibility and job when you were born. If she now dwells in heaven, be thankful for all the guidance and direction she gave.
One thing I would say to my family at my life's end "Celebrate Me Home".
grandma

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Never Alone

Seems like a long time since I wrote, but the mind keeps working, just as I'm sure yours does. Time passes so swiftly as the days seem to no more than start, they are gone. Never to be again just like the one we experienced. Sad, when it was a day filled with sad happenings. Happy when it was filled with happy thoughts and  friends we may have brought a little joy to. They too bring us joy. Sometimes we are filled with sorrow, when friends suffer a disappointment or loss. They too share the same feeling when we sorrow. It's called being "friends".  I will always treasure those special folks in my life, and grieve when they are no more. Life is complicated, and changes much too fast to grasp and hold too tightly to any material thing that exists. Our families "go away", one by one as do friends. When we are left alone, we must be strong to go on and finish whatever race is before us. This is where and when out faith will be more tested as we no longer have them walking beside us to comfort and be our companions. Instead of them beside us we have our Savior still staying closer than those people, we so loved were. HE has promised to never leave us. Although the night is dark and pressures come, hold to this one that never fails. HE will lead you home. "I Can Only Imagine"

A New Year!

We might say everything is different from day to day. I believe it is. Whether we ponder a decision to make, or think it is just plain boring. Under all of that, nothing will be as it was in all of our "yesterdays". I think of my childhood, by today's standards, so primitive. Yet, I never had concerns that I do today. I had no thoughts of paying bills, taking care of myself as far as shopping for and preparing food, doing laundry, cleaning house. My parents did those things. My days were spent playing and being free to move about as I pleased. Things are so different in the generations since that time. Children are in a different world, so to speak. They can't trust they will be safe anywhere with all the violence in neighborhoods and schools, and hear things about the economy that makes for such an uncertain future they should not have to worry about. My generation didn't go without fears. We came through the World War 11 era, fiercely believing in God and Country. We followed the war news and treasured our brave military for keeping us safe. We had rationing of foods and other things we never counted as a sacrifice, because our love for our country and those giving their lives for us. We seem to have a generation so dependent on the government for their survival. Have they lost all hope, once the government offers help? A lot of my generation struggled too, but they kept trying to better themselves. A government program provided work and also food when there was no other work available. They did work for what they got. Hope is one of the best things we can give to help or encourage others to be their best.
Grandma
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