Breast Cancer Awareness Month Starts Tomorrow

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Early detection can save lives! 

Visit the Breast Cancer Site, which was founded to help fund free mammograms. 

Visitors to Breast Cancer Site can click on the “Click Here to Give – it’s FREE”  button to help provide mammograms to those in need.  Mammograms are paid for by the site’s sponsors.

Read about Breast Cancer:

https://thebreastcancersite.greatergood.com/clicktogive/bcs/home
http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org
http://www.nbcam.org/
http://www.breastcancerawareness.com/

Happy National Coffee Day 2020

 Happy National Coffee Day!!!

#CoffeeLover, #NationalCoffeeDay, #Coffee

eCard of the Week #379: Lunch Success

The morning is a success if I make it to 

lunch without eating my lunch.

Sunday Stealing: Life Entirely

This week's Sunday Stealing was stolen from Life Entirely.

1. Something someone told you about yourself that you never forgot?

I am a rather large person. One time, someone close to me said "it's not over until Shannon sings (instead of "it's not over until the fat lady sings").  This happened 30 years ago and it still bothers me.

2. What are your 3 top pet peeves?

 - The sound of someone running their fingernails down a chalkboard.

 - Hitting "reply all" on an email.

 - Not using good manners.

3. List five places you want to visit:

 - Missouri to see my brother/sister-in-laws/nephews/nieces

 - Ireland

 - Hawaii

 - Las Vegas

 - The Great Smokey Mountains (again)

4. Share something you struggle with:

Depression.

5. Post words of wisdom that speak to you.

“If you can't fly then run,  if you can't run then walk,  if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have  to keep moving forward.”   ― Martin Luther King Jr.

6. Something you always think “what if....?” about

What if I had been there when Colt died?  No ifs, ands or buts....I should have been there.

7. Five blessings in your life.

My children my husband, my brother, my in-laws and all my nephews and nieces.

8. Something that you miss.

My son.

9. Post about your zodiac sign and whether or not it fits you.

I am a Libra.  For the most part my zodiac sign fits me (fair minded, cooperative, harmony, etc).

10. Think of a word. Search for it on Google images. Write something inspired by the 11th image.

I choose the word kindness and the following photo was the 11th image.  We should always be kind no matter what.  This world needs more kindness and less hatred.

11. Write about an area of your life that you’d like to improve.

I need to lose weight and I am doing my best to not overeat.

12. What made you laugh out loud today.

A funny dog video.

13. What are your goals for the next 30 days.

Keep my house clean and myself healthy.

14. Your highs and lows for the month.

High - My husband coming home from the hospital.

Low - My husband being in the hospital

15. Favorite movies that you never get tired of watching.

 - Gone With The Wind

 - Serenity

 - Twister

 - Toy Story

 - Finding Nemo

 - Full Metal Jacket

16. Books you have read more than once.

  - Gone With The Wind

  - Where the Red Fern Grows

  - Where the Wild Things Are

  - Little Women

17. Something about which you feel strongly.

Losing weight

18. Five things that make you really happy.

 - Family and friends

 - Jeep

 - Computer

 - Internet

 - Chocolate

19. What are you excited about?

Decorating my new house.

20. Three celebrity crushes:

 - Ryan Reynolds

 - Sam Elliott

 - Tim Allen

Happy National Daughter's Day 2020

Happy National Daughters Day to my beautiful, and amazing daughter, Vickie!

No matter what I love you and and will love you forever and always.

Remember Me Thursday

Help others #SeeTheLight for rescues on #RememberMeThursday.

Light up the world for orphan pets.

Read more at https://remembermethursday.org/

eCard of the Week #378: When Is The First Day of Fall?

 

When is the first day of Fall?

Honey, everyone knows it's when Starbucks

starts service Pumpkin Spice Lattes.

Happy 1st Day of Fall 2020

 Happy First Day Of Fall Everyone!

Tag by Gad

International Day of Peace 2020

The theme for 2020 is Shaping Peace Together.

Read more about this day at: 

https://www.un.org/en/observances/international-day-peace

Sunday Stealing: Gratitude

This week's Sunday Stealing was stolen from Angie Cruise.

1. A person I’m glad to have in my life. 

It is really had to pick just one!  I am glad to have my brother, husband, mother-in-law, father-in-law, brother-in-law, both sisters-in-law, Nancy Joe, Johnny, Rose, Barbara, Megan, Laurie and many others.

2. Something I find comfort in.

Chocolate

3. My favorite part of the morning

Waking up...because I am glad to still be alive.

4. My favorite memory

Sitting on the back porch of my grandparents house....grandma and grandpa in their porch swing and the grandkids gathered around as grandpa tells of stories of the good old days.

5. An accomplishment I’m proud of

Purchasing a new home.

6. An opportunity I’m grateful for

The home I just purchased.

7. My favorite song (and why)

Currently I do not have a favorite song.  There are many that I can and do listen to over and over, but none really stand out as my most favorite.

8. A future event I’m excited about.

Fiscal Year 2020 coming to an end on September 30th.

9. My favorite area in my home.

My four season porch.

10. Something beautiful I saw today.

The squirrels running around my yard.

11. My guilty pleasure.

Chocolate

12. Something I love about a family member

Their generosity.

13. A compliment that made me feel good

"You can do this! I have faith in you!"

14. The item I treasure the most.

The ashes of my son, Colt, and of my dogs, Annabelle and Shelby.

15. My favorite part about nature

My favorite part about nature is the peaceful, relaxed feeling I get when I am immersed in it.

16. A book I loved reading

Gone With The Wind

17. A freedom I’m grateful for

I am grateful for the freedom to wear whatever I want.

18. My favorite part of the evening.

Relaxing in bed, while watching tv with my husband.

19. One good thing that happened today.

I went up and downstairs many times and didn't fall once!

20. How I show gratitude for my friends.

Texting them to see how they are doing.  Buying them things I know they will like. 

Happy Talk Like a Pirate Day 2020

 

Happy Talk Like a Pirate Day!

Pittie Who Waited 11 Years For A Family Never Gave Up Hope

This is a video I saw on Facebook.  Have tissues ready.

This pittie story will put your heart back together (watch til the end to meet the real-life Bubbins!)
Story and illustrations are from 'Belly Rubbins For Bubbins — The Story of A Rescue Dog'

Happy National Choose Your Chocolate Day!!!

What chocolate do you choose on this National Choose Your Chocolate Day?

eCard of the Week #377: Meeting Is High Priority If....

 

Your meeting is a high priority

if there's free food.

Sunday Stealing: From Bankerchick

This week's Sunday Stealing was stolen from Bankerchick.

1. Tell us about any lawn or garden plans you have for this month.

I just move to a new house so I do not have any lawn or garden plans for this month.

2. "Many things grow in the garden that were never sown there."~Thomas Fuller What does this quote mean to you?

Good things or bad things may grow there, either of which you should be open minded about.

3. What's the first thing that comes to mind when you think about God?

Going to church with my grandparents, when I was a kid.  My Grandpa always fell asleep and he snored. 

4. If we were chatting in person, how would I know if you were nervous.

I would be giggling, laughing or possibly fidgeting a lot.

5. Do you like the color yellow? Would I find any in your home or wardrobe?

I don't mind the color yellow.  I don't think it is a good look for me though.  I do have some yellow mums (flowers) outside of my house.

6. Daffodils, tulips, roses, sunflowers, day lily, black-eyed Susan...which yellow bloom on this list is your favorite?

Of these choices, I prefer sunflowers.

7. Flip flops or bare feet? 

I prefer bare feet when I am in the house and Crocs when I am out in the yard.

8. Fish out of water, big fish in a small pond, living in a fishbowl, packed in like sardines, this is a fine kettle of fish, plenty of fish in the sea, fish or cut bait...which fishy phrase most recently applies to some area of your life?

Packed in like sardines applied to my life, which is why I moved to a new, bigger home.  I do miss my old house but there just was not enough room there for us.

9. Have you ever been fishing? Did you catch a fish? If so did you keep it or throw it back? If you haven't been fishing is that something you'd like to try?

I have been fishing many times in my life....to many times to count.  I have caught many fish...again, to many to count.  I have not been fishing in a long time though.  I miss being on the riverbank, relaxing and enjoying nature.

10. What's something you're always fishing for in your purse, wallet, desk, or kitchen junk drawer?

I am always fishing for my wallet that is in my purse or my cell phone.

11. Your favorite fish tale or movie?

Finding Nemo

12. Are you sunrise, daylight, twilight or night? Explain why you chose your answer.

On workdays, I am sunrise.  I get up before the sun and watch the sun rise as I begin my workday.  Sunrise motivates me to get moving and get work done, even though I "hit my wall" around lunchtime.

13. What's the oldest piece of clothing you own and still wear?

I have a pink, short sleeved, shirt that is about 20 years old that I still wear. I don't wear it out in public though, it is only a sleep shirt now.

14. What's been the best and worst part of your summer so far?

The best part has been moving to a new house.  The worst part was moving.

15. Are you a Jimmy Buffett fan? If so, what's your favorite JB tune?

I like Jimmy Buffett.  My favorite tune by Jimmy Buffett is "Come Monday".

Never Forget 9-11-2001

A flag of honor, a flag for reflection

It stands for us all uniting this nation.
It will keep in our minds this tragic day,
Memories of such heroic acts shall not go away.

As we look on this flag of cloth and thread,
A field of bright red for the blood that was shed.
Not just on this day of lasting memories,
But for lives that were given throughout history.

Two towers of strength that rose up so high,
Reaching for dreams, they stretched to the sky.
They lay now in ruin at the hands of hate,
Great symbols of our nation have met this fate.
Out nation's military housed in a fortress of steel;
We're reminded this day that war is so real.
Hitting the heart of our power and might,
Rise up America, this terror we must fight!

Stars that shine on a field of bright blue,
Remind us of heroes with hearts so true.
An ordinary day, it had started out to be,
Soon their lives would be given for you and me.

A circle is drawn to stand for our nation's unity,
A nation coming together through such tragedy.
A reminder is given for all of America to see,
That our freedom is never really free.

"God Bless America" is written in white,
Make this your prayer each and every night.
God is always with us, He knows our needs
Bring America back to God, should be our decree.
Much was given, many were lost on this day,
A man of terror tried to take our spirit away.
Do not let our new found spirit and unity fade,
As you look on this flag, remember this day ...

© Lt. Tom Robinson
Wilmington, NC Firefighter

World Suicide Prevention Day

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-8255

We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.

Happy National Teddy Bear Day

 Happy National Teddy Bear Day! I love teddy bears!

#TeddyBears #Teddy #Bears

eCard of the Week #376: Moving Was A Great Idea

 

Moving was a great idea until

I started packing!

Happy Labor Day 2020

 I hope everyone has a safe but fun Labor Day! Stay healthy!

Sunday Stealing: Personal Development

This week's Sunday Stealing was stolen from Personal Development Magazine.

1. A person I like and why I like them: My co-worker, Megan. She is kind, caring and open minded.

2. A famous person I’ve been compared to: No one.

3. Best thing that happened to me this week: I began moving to my new house.

4. Weird things I do when I’m alone: Nothing I can think of.

5. How I’d spend $10,000: I would adopt a puppy and buy new furniture.

6. My last night out in detail: I do not even remember the last time I went out!

7. Something that makes me sad when I think about it:  Losing my dog, Shelby on February 8th.

8. Something I’m currently worrying about: Everything.

9. Something I do without realizing: I talk over people.

10. A drunken story: None that I can think of.

11. Something I regret: I was not by my son's side when he died.

12. 5 things within touching distance: Headphones, sunflower seeds, hand lotion, a bottle of water and my monitor.

13. Something I’ve lied about: My emotions....like saying I am happy at times when I am actually sad.

14. Lyrics that apply to my current mood: So now go do the best things in life, Take a bite of this world while you can, Make the most of the rest of your life, Make a ride of this world while you can 

15. My longest relationship: I have been a sister for 47 years, a mom and Aunt for 31 years and with my husband for 19 years.

We Moved!

Our new home! I love it.

Thank you to everyone that made this possible. I love you all!

 

eCard of the Week #375: Instead of Cleaning...

 

Instead of cleaning my house, I'm just

going to move to another one.

Stuck In My Head: "Hold on to Memories" by Disturbed

 

Listen, everyone

The time will come when all of us say goodbye

Feel that aching in your heart

Leaving you broken inside

But we're never really gone

As long as there's a memory in you mind

So now go do the best things in life

Take a bite of this world while you can

Make the most of the rest of your life

Make a ride of this world while you can

Take the ones you love

And hold them close because there is little time

And don't let it break your heart

I know it feels hopeless sometimes

But they're never really gone

As long as there's a memory in you mind

So now go do the best things in life

Take a bite of this world while you can

Make the most of the rest of your life

Make a ride of this world while you can

And hold on to memories

Hold on to every moment

To keep them alive

The world's greatest tragedy

Souls who are not remembered

Cannot survive

So now go do the best things in life

Bring the fight to this world while you can

Make the most of the rest of your life

Shine your light on this world while you can

And hold on to memories

Hold on to every moment

To keep them alive

The world's greatest tragedy

Souls who are not remembered

Cannot survive

And hold on to memories (Hold on)

Hold on to every moment

To keep them alive (Keep them alive)

The world's greatest tragedy (Hold on)

Souls who are not remembered

Cannot survive

Leukemia Awareness Month 2020

September is Leukemia Awareness Month.

Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow.

There are many types of leukemia., one of which is Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).

My son, Colt was diagnosed with AML on February 8, 2016 and he died arch 10, 2016.

Colt was only 23 years old.

Learn the signs and symptoms of leukemia and learn how to talk to your loved ones if you have leukemia.  Hopefully one day there will be a cure and families will not lose their loved ones to this horrible disease.

Read more about leukemia... https://www.lls.org/

https://www.cancer.org/cancer/leukemia.html

https://www.cancer.org/cancer/acute-myeloid-leukemia.html