Some people, when they start to get older,  don't want to celebrate  or even recognize their birthday.  I'm definitely not one to party all day and night, but I never was one to do that anyway. I do believe that at least once a year we need to all consider all the  blessings God has bestowed on us, as well as be reminded of the  love we have by those closest to us. Whether it be old friends  from our youth, or new friends we've made through the years. Or  even family that have stayed close, whether they are blood  relatives or like family to us. When we are reminded of those who care deeply and want to continue having a connection with us, even as we age, that is priceless!!!! Aging can quickly creep up on each of us,  and none of us will keep from getting old,  if we live long enough to experience it.  That can mean a lot of things to lots of people. Some people want to age with grace.... What does that mean? Here are some definitions - Attitude : Aging with grace is not j

  elcome back to my blog, dear friends. It has been another couple of years since I've posted. In one sense, it feels likes a blink of an eye. In another, it feels like it's been eons. Again, so much has happened -  and so much is still happening, and yet things are standing still. Let me explain... To catch you all up quickly....if that is possible...my mother passed away one year ago on June 24, 2023. She suffered so much at the end of her life, so it was truly merciful for the the Lord to take her, even though my life was torn to pieces and the loss I have felt ever since then has been immense. She was and always will be my best friend on this earth.  Since then, my life has been in what I would call a stronghold of waiting and trying to move ahead all at the same time. I have felt like a box that has been in a vice, wanting to be set free. I can see the possibilities of where things could and should be going, but can not reach them, no matter how much I try to move ahead. P