GRATEFUL FOR A JOYFUL HOLIDAY SEASON

 I am grateful to the Almighty for the joyful holiday season that He allowed me to have.

Yesterday was Simchat Torah and as I reviewed all the holidays, I realized that I have become the new me......enjoying each and every moment of my life.  I am so grateful to the Almighty for this.

Today I will go to the Huntington Mall as I am seriously in need of cosmetic products.

I hope to walk also.  I would also like to finish my book.

I would like to go to Athleta to purchase some new yoga clothes with my gift cards too.

Charles and I will be speaking at 7:00 tonight as he's playing volleyball in Adult Education.

Thank you Almighty for my new life.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR MY HEALTH AND HAPPINESS

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has given me a beautiful new day and I am healthy and happy.

Today is Simchat Torah.

I have a new street that I can drive down to attend services at PJC.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR A QUIET DAY

 I am grateful to the Almighty because today is a peaceful as well as quiet day.

I was going to go to services because it is the holiday of Simchat Torah except my street was paved this morning and it would have been impossible to get the car out.

I stayed home and prayed......even the Yizkor service.

I turned off my central air conditioning and opened the windows. Fall is here!!

 I confirmed the dates to cancel the papers because Charles and I will be vacationing.

I read the papers and plan to read my book and straighten a closet.

Charles picked up his cough medicine so I will call him.

It's a pleasant and quiet day.

I am so grateful to the Almighty for this.

Thank you.

GRATEFUL FOR A NEW DAY

 I am grateful to the Almighty for a new day.....especially when that new day means waking up with Charles.

Yesterday was amazing!!!!  We went to see Remi play soccer and Izzy and Hilary treated us to brunch!   Charles has really pulled my family together.  We stopped off at Hicks and I bought beautiful decorations for my home too as well as a pumpkin for Charles.

Charles left after breakfast....he is off to a Minute Clinic to see about his cough.  I told him to go and he really listens to me!  Wow!!

I'm straightening up and doing the wash in preparation for tonights holiday......Simchat Torah.

I am grateful to the Almighty for my new day.

Thank you.

GRATEFUL FOR LAUGHTER

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has allowed laughter to come into my home.

I absolutely love Charles as does my dog who at this very moment is out for a walk with my man.

The game at Stony Brook was wonderful!!!!

We came home to a delicious dinner that I made and fun and frolics in bed.

Today we are going to Remi's soccer game and to brunch with Hilary, Izzy and Remi.

Thank you Almighty for the laughter in my life.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL TO BE LOVED

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has made it possible for me to be loved......this time for real!!!!!

Today I will be going to services nd then driving out to Charles.  He is taking me to a football game at Stonybrook University.  Afterwards we will be back at my house for dinner.

It is so wonderful to text your love early in the morning.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR THE ABILITY TO RELAX

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has given me the ability and the home to rest and relax in today.

Yesterday was a very busy day culminating in driving out to Commack to have dinner in a Greek restaurant with Charles.

Today I'm going to READ, REST, WALK if the weather clears and RELAX.

Thank you Almighty for this wonderful day.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR A BEAUTIFUL HOLIDAY

 I am grateful to the Almighty because I am alive and well and able to attend the beautiful holiday of Sukkot at Plainview Jewish Center.

The holiday ended last night.  It was a beautiful day filled with prayers, friends, and the Sukkah.

I was able to walk and complete my book.

Today I will be having my hair colored at ID.  I hope to meet up with Charles at the Huntington Mall and have dinner with him.

Life is good.

I am grateful to the Almighty for this.

Thank you.

GRATEFUL FOR A BEAUTIFUL HOLIDAY

I am grateful to the Almighty because yesterday was a beautiful first day of Sukkot and I'm sure that the Almighty will allow me another beautiful day.

Services were very spiritual an beautiful.  The day was beautiful.  I was able to walk and to read and to speak to my friends as well as Charles.

Today it's raining.  That doesn't make the holiday any less beautiful and festive.

My joy at having such a lovely holiday only grows.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR MANTRAS

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He encouraged me to practice yoga yesterday.

I learned two new mantras:

PEACE BEGINS WITH ME!

I CREATE MY OWN REALITY!

They are both very helpful.

Today I will be at services for the Sukkot holiday.

It will be a beautiful, spiritual and peaceful day.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR THE JOY IN MY LIFE

 I am grateful to the Almighty for the joy in my life.

From services.....to Matzah sleeping at Charles's place......to a Yankee game in the Bronx.....to dinner in Freeport....to an ice cream sundae.....what a wonderful weekend.

I am grateful to the Almighty for the joy in my life.

Thank you!

GRATITUDE FOR LEARNING ABOUT TO FOCUS ON THE PRESENT

 I am grateful that the Almighty sent me to yoga yesterday to practice inLeslie's class.

Her theme was that we should focus on the present.  That is definitely a concept that I'm going to embrace in all aspects of my life.  The YOGA SUTRAS begin with the word: NOW!  I'm going to remember that.

This morning I attended services at PJC and today I will be leaving for Charle's place with one big difference.  

MATZAH WILL BE COMING WITH ME AS AN OVERNIGHT UNTIL TOMORROW!!

I will let you know how it goes.

Thank you Almighty for helping me learn to focus on the present.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL THAT I AM CALM

 I am grateful to the Almighty because there is a beautiful calmness inside.

I have my health.

I'm learning who I am and what my needs are.

I have the love of a wonderful man.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR A SPIRITUAL AND PRAYER FILLED YOM KIPPUR

 I am grateful to the Almighty because I had a spiritual, thoughtful and prayer filled Yom Kippur.

I navigated the entire Holy Day for myself.

I was able to get to services with a wonderful parking spot for Kol Nidre, Yom Kippur and the Nilah service........all with peace, cam and quiet.  I was able to pray deeply.

During break, I went home and read the newspapers, the mail and my book. I even took the dog outside.....all done with calm and quiet.

I didn't want to stay home and think of food.....so I walked for an hour.

My break fast consisted of my breakfast....

I am grateful to the Almighty for the spiritual and prayer filled Yom Kippur that was give to me.

May all my prayers come true Almighty.  May I be sealed in The Book of Life with good health and happiness.

Thank you.

GRATEFUL FOR A WONDERFUL LIFE

 I am grateful to the Almighty for the wonderful life that He has chosen to give me.

I am grateful for my health and happiness.

Tonight is erev Yom Kippur.  

I hope that the Almighty writes my name in the Book of Life For continued good health and happiness.

Thank you.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR BEING PRESENT

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has helped me learn how to live in the moment.....which is the only moment that I have.....NOT the PAST or the FUTURE.

It's a wonderful feeling because I know what has to be accomplished that day and when I can play.

I feel balanced and calm.

Charles left to go with his buddies upstate to the cabin in Ulster County in Shandaken.  He will be home Thursday night which is perfect for me because I will be celebrating Yom Kippur Wednesday night into Thursday.  We have already been texting and later chatting.

Today I practiced in Leslie's Stretch Class and I will walk later.

There are chores to be done too.

I am grateful to the Almighty because the present is so calm and enjoyable.....no strategies to keep me safe.....that's gone!!!!!

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR THE LIGHT IN MY LIFE

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has allowed light into my life.

When I'm with Charles I feel so lighthearted and young.  He makes me laugh. Even when we aren't doing anything......I am happy.

Yesterday we walked 5 miles.  We walked the entire distance of the Long Beach boardwalk and back again to where we parked the car.  We walked for 3 hours and then Charles treated me to a delicious dinner at Morrison's.  We fell into bed totally exhausted and woke up this morning to practice yoga in Leslie's class.

We will speak tonight at 9.......today I will clean my house.

Thank you Almighty for bringing me to the light.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR NEW ADVENTURES

 I am grateful to the Almighty for the new adventures in my life.

Yesterday I went to services.

Charles arrived and was feeling very fatigued after having taken the shingles shot.

I insisted that he nap and he did and felt better.

In the evening we went to Rachael's for dinner.

It was a glorious evening.

We had sex this morning that was incredible.

We are going to walk at Long Beach later.

I NEVER felt that I would have so many new and beautiful adventures.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR THE BALANCE IN MY LIFE

I am grateful to the Almighty for the balance in my life.

Charles will be coming this afternoon and we will be going to Wantagh Park to walk and relax. We will watch tennis and go out to dinner at Rachael's on the Nautical Mile in Freeport.

Work is over for the week.......It's playtime!

Thank you Almighty for making me a balanced human being.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR MY SMILE

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has given me a new and wonderful life which has allowed me to smile a lot.

Yesterday was a day of chores after Rosh Hashanah.......from taking Matzah to the vet where he had a medicinal bath as he had a serious ear infection....to PJC to drop of a food bag....to the post office and CVS.....to ShopRite.....a manicure and back to pick up Matzah.....a day filled with smiles.

I spoke to Charles last night an today he sent me a text to sign him up for a yoga class on Monday...and to ask Hilary if we could see Remi play soccer on September 26.

Today I will practice yoga and have my hair blown out.  I need to go to Trader Joe's....CVS and the sneaker store.  

Charles will be spending the weekend with me.

I'm beyond happy and grateful to the Almighty for my health, my life and my smile.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR ALL THE JOY IN MY LIFE

I am grateful to the Almighty for all the joy in my life.

Rosh Hashanah was beautiful as well as spiritual.  After the holiday was over I spoke to Charles and we made plans for the weekend.  He will be staying at my house for the weekend.

Matzah is going to the vet today and I will be going to speak with Kyra.

I'm going to clean, read and relax.

Life is good.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR A WONDERFUL ROSH HASHANAH

 I am grateful to the Almighty for the beautiful and spiritual Rosh Hashanah that I experienced this year.

I hope that the Almighty heard all my prayers and will keep me healthy and happy.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR MY HEALTH AND HAPPINESS

 I am grateful to the Almighty for the good health and the joy that He has brought into my life.

Labor Day weekend was wonderful culminating with a wonderful dinner at Margarita Grill with Charles.  He left this morning and I won't be speaking with him until after Rosh Hashanah.....I won't be writing in my blogs until Thursday.  I will be at services.

I pray to the Almighty that He will hear my prayers and give me a Healthy and Happy New Year.

Thank you almighty.

I am grateful for everything that you have done for me.

GRATEFUL FOR A WONDERFUL LABOR DAY WEEKEND

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He gave me a wonderful Labor Day weekend.

I attended services at PJC.  My friend Zita's granddaughter had her Bat Mitzvah. It was lovely as were the services.  It felt good to be back.

Charles was already in my house when I arrived.  I had turned off the alarm and left the kitchen door open.  We went to the pool on a beautiful day and met up with my friend Rose and his friends Ray and Cindy.

I made a delicious dinner and we watched the US OPEN.

This morning we had incredible sex!!!

It's a rainy day so Charles and I will be home today watching Succession and reading.

Tonight we are going to Margarette Grill where we spent last Labor Day.

Thank you Almighty for a wonderful Labor Day weekend and this incredible man.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR UNDERSTANDING CHANGE AND TRANSITION

 I am grateful that the Almighty encouraged me to practice yoga yesterday because the discussion during class was about change and transition.

I have been feeling a bit out of sorts because Summer is rapidly coming an end. This weekend is LABOR DAY WEEKEND.  The summer has been wonderful but still.....

Leslie put it in perspective by explaining that if we take a leap of faith  like HANUMAN did we can begin to see the joy in transition and beautiful changes on the other side.

This is so true because it was last LABOR DAY WEEKEND that Charles slept over and well........the rest is history.

Charles will again be spending the weekend with me.

I am going to services BUT will leave the door unlocked and unalarmed so he can enter.

Yes....there is change and transition BUT there can be beauty on the other side if you just take a leap of faith.

Thank you Almighty for this.

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR PEACE OF MIND

 I am grateful to the Almighty for the peace of mind that I feel inside mind.

I am healthy.  I am happy.  Life is calm.

Charles will be coming tomorrow afternoon to spend the Labor Day Weekend with me. I can't believe that it's Labor Day already.  What a wonderful summer it has been.

I need to go back to services on a weekly basis to thank the Almighty for all the He has given me. Charles will arrive after services and we will go to the pool, meet up with some of his friends and celebrate that last Labor Day weekend Charles stayed at my house for the first time ever.

Today I will practice yoga, walk, read and relax.

Thank you Almighty for my peace of mind.

I am grateful.

GRATITUDE FOR MY MIND

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He sent me to practice yoga and it was there that I learned so many things.

My mind is not in charge of me.......I am in charge of my mind!!

It is because of that that I slept later because I was tired and I also canceled my yoga classes for today.

Hurricane Ida has gone and n her wake she has left beautiful weather and I'm going to walk later.

I also have food shopping to do.

First I intend to eat breakfast and read.

I am grateful for all the amazing things that the Almighty has done for me.

Thank you.

GRATEFUL FOR A NEW DAY

 I am grateful to the Almighty for a new day.

We will be getting the remnants of Hurricane Ida this afternoon so I am practicing yoga in Hollie's class this morning at 11AM.  Last night I attended a wonderful Sisterhood meeting where we decorated apples for Rosh Hashona.  It was a lot of fun.

Thank you Almighty for keeping me healthy and giving me happiness beyond my wildest dreams.

I am grateful.