Saturday, December 31, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR A WONDERFUL NEW YEARS EVE

 I am grateful to the Almighty for giving me a wonderful year in 2022.  I am looking forward to all my new adventures in 2023.

I hope and pray that I will be healthy and happy to be able to enjoy them.

I hope that Charles and his family will be healthy and happy too.

I hope that the Almighty grants my family health and happiness.

Tonight we are going to a New Years Bobby Loves Bobby party.

I'm excited.

Thank you Almighty for my life.

I'm grateful.

Friday, December 30, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR THE SABBATH

 I am grateful to the Almighty because tonight is the beginning of the final Sabbath of the year 2022.

It has been a wonderful year for me.

I am so grateful to the Almighty for this.

Thank you!

Thursday, December 29, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR A WONDERFUL BIRTHDAY

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He placed Charles in my life.

Charles has given me an amazing birthday.

Charles took me to see AVATAR in the AMC in Commack.  He took me out for Mexican food and bought 2 tickets to Marguaretta Grill for our 3 year anniversary.

This is the best birthday that I ever had.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.


Tuesday, December 27, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR MY NEW LIFE



 I am grateful to the Almighty for my wonderful new life.

I am grateful for my checkup.

I am grateful for Charles.

I am grateful for my children, grandchildren and friends.

Life is so good.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.


Monday, December 26, 2022

Sunday, December 25, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR A WONDERFUL DAY


 I am grateful to the Almighty for this wonderful day.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Saturday, December 24, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR THE SABBATH

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has given me a peaceful Sabbath.

Last night, Shabbath dinner was wonderful with Charles and this morning because of the freeze in temperatures, I stayed home from services and prayed at home......spiritually and quietly.

I am grateful to the Almighty for this.

Thank you.

Friday, December 23, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR THE SABBATH

 I am grateful to the Almighty because tonight is the beginning of the Sabbath.

It will be peaceful and quiet with Charles at my side.

I hope to attend services tomorrow morning and then to celebrate Christmas Eve with Charles.

I so value the peace and calmness after the life that I had.

However, the Almighty has protected me and taken care of me all of my life  and for this I am grateful.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.


Thursday, December 22, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR THE CALM IN MY LIFE

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has allowed me yet again to have a good checkup which enabled me to relax.  I hope and pray that I will stay healthy.

Today I will be getting a mani/pedi as well as having my hair blown out.

I will go to the jewelry store to change my necklace and pick up my sneakers at Incredible Feet too.

There is bad weather coming in the form of a Bomb-Cyclone all over the country.  I am grateful to the Almighty for the ability to just stay home.

Thank you Almighty for the calm in my life. 

I am grateful.

Wednesday, December 21, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR A NEW DAY

 I am grateful to the Almighty that I have awoken on this cold morning.  I am happy and healthy.

Today I will be going to Dr. Vezza to get the results of my bloodwork.

I hope and pray that the report is a good one.

More later.......

Thank you Almighty.......my checkup was a good one.

I'm not on any medication at all.

I will be watching alcohol intake and grass intake though which is really no tough to do.

I walked at The Home Depot after the checkup for an hour and purchased groceries at ShopRite.

I made a mani/pedi appointment for tomorrow and switched my blow out to tomorrow too because of the impending Bomb-Cyclone.

Thank you Almighty for taking care of me.

I am grateful.

Tuesday, December 20, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR A NEW DAY

 I am grateful to the Almighty for this new day.

An Arctic Blast is coming this weekend for Christmas.

I'll have Charles to keep me warm.

Tomorrow Dr. Vezza speak about the results of my blood work.

I hope that all is well with me.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Monday, December 19, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR A BEAUTIFUL FIRST NIGHT OF HANUKKAH




 I am grateful to the Almighty for the wonderful first night of Hanukkah that I had.

My family came.  Charles was here.

It was wonderful.

I am grateful to the Almighty for all of my blessings.

Thank you.


Friday, December 16, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR THE SABBATH

 I am grateful to the Almighty because tonight begins the Sabbath.....a time for rest and spiritual renewal.

Charlie slept over last night after he and Dan went to a Rangers game in the city.......I saw him....but didn't because I was half-asleep.  He will be here for Sabbath dinner tonight.

I'm doing well loosing weight.  I'm back to 110.2 and am quite happy.  

My plan on this rainy day is to complete my chores, walk at The Home Depot, shop at Trader Joes, make Sabbath dinner and read.

This weekend is the walk down Lake Avenue, the holiday parade in St. James and I'm hosting my family at a Hanukkah Party.


The Almighty has been very good to me and I am grateful.

Thursday, December 15, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR A NEW DAY

 I am grateful to the Almighty for a new day.

I spoke to Charlie this morning.  He is going to a Ranger game with Dan and will text and send pictures during the day.  He is sleeping over tonight.

I'm getting my hair colored and cut today.

I spoke to Judith.

I will walk at The Home Dept too.

I will read my book.....Sooley by John Grisham.

I am grateful to the Almighty for this new day.

I am grateful.

Wednesday, December 14, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR A DAY WITH CHARLES



 I am grateful to the Almighty for the wonderful day that I had with Charles.

Today was Charles'PEF CHAPTER Union Holiday Party and it was wonderful.  I was so so proud to be with him.....to sit with him as well as dance with him.  I even won a holiday raffle.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.


Tuesday, December 13, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR LIVING IN THE MOMENT

 I am grateful to the Almighty because I now understand the importance of living in the moment.

Dr. Vezza called yesterday while Charlie and I were decorating the Christmas tree.  He wants to see me next Wednesday because some numbers were high.......they were the same as last year BUT because life can change on a dime I understand the meaning of living in the moment.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.


Monday, December 12, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR MY HOME

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has given me a wonderful home to live in.

I'm safe here.  It's snowing and I don't have to leave because there is a Creature abusing me.  I can breathe and be at peace.  I am so grateful.

Today I hope to get to the gas station so that Sonny can change the sensor on my vehicle.  I hope to practice yoga too and go to Charlie to decorate the tree.

Life has been good to me.  I survived.

The doctor has to call today to discuss the results of my blood work.......especially B12.

I am grateful to the Almighty for all that He has done for me.

Thank you.


Sunday, December 11, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR A WONDERFUL SUNDAY







 I am grateful to the Almighty for the wonderful Sunday that I had.

I won 4 prizes at the Sisterhood Paid-Up Membership Brunch.......and then I spent the day with Charles.

My heart soared with happiness.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.


Saturday, December 10, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR A BEAUTIFUL SABBATH

 I am grateful to the Almighty for the beautiful Sabbath that I am having.

It's peaceful and quiet.  I went to services too.  I need to go back to services weekly. I've missed going.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Friday, December 9, 2022

GRATEUL FOR TAKING CARE OF ME


 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has taught me how to take care of myself.

The week has been tough what with all the checkups and Dana's news.

I was feeling overwhelmed.

I imported Charlie and his little friend Freddy fo help and yes help came and I feel so much better.

Charles slept over and walked Matzah with his new grooming.  We had wonderful sex NOT ONCE BUT TWICE and then went to Mario's for dinner.

Today I will practice yoga, Louis will blow my hair out and I will relax.  Tonight is Amy's Ugly Sweater Party......BIG FUN!

Thank you Almighty for teaching me how to take care of me.

I am grateful.

Thursday, December 8, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR A NEW DAY

 I am grateful to the Almighty for a beautiful new day.

I am alive.....happy and healthy.

I hope that the results of my examinations come back perfect.

Today looks like a beautiful day.

Matzah is going for a grooming.

I have chores and walking to do.

Charlie is coming over and we are going out to dinner.

I needed to see him after this BUSY, BUSY week.

Thank you Almighty.

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

Thank you.

Wednesday, December 7, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR BEING BRAVE

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has made me a brave person.

Everything was done today.........blood and urine sample, pneumonia shot.......gas station where Sonny didn't change the sensor because the light wasn't blinking.....purchase of water for my party.

Dana is seeing a lawyer at 4 today.

I went to both the Plainview and Syosset libraries to pick up books.

Winter is almost here and it's time to read.

I hope and pray that my blood and urine are fine.

Thank you Almighty for making me brave.

I am grateful.

Tuesday, December 6, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR A NEW DAY

 I am grateful to the Almighty because today is a new day filled with all its adventures.

Thank you for my good checkup......now its off to get a blood test and a pneumonia  shot.

Later:

It took me 2 1/2 hours to get an appointment with CVS for the pneumonia shot!

Then the light came on in the truck again....the air light...so I had to go to the gas station for the 5th time and Sonny finally told me that the spare tire sensor was dead.  Tomorrow I have to back again as he orders a new sensor for the spare tire.

Dana called with the continuing story of her impending divorce.  She is going to a lawyer tomorrow. It's a mess because Seth says that she will loose a lot of things when the divorce is final......she will have to pay for example, for daycare......she contends she won't and I don't say a word.

Tomorrow will also go for my blood and urine test.

I am grateful to the Almighty for the life that He has given me and also for this day. Even though it was crappy,  I am still alive and healthy.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Monday, December 5, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR A GOOD CHECKUP

 I am grateful to the Almighty because I had a good checkup at Dr. Vezza's.

Now on to the blood test.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Saturday, December 3, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR THE SABBATH

 I am grateful to the Almighty for a beautiful Sabbath.

I did not go to services because today I preferred to pray at home and thank the Almighty for my wonderful life.  I am grateful for the strength in me too.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Friday, December 2, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR DAYS OF HAPPINESS

 I am grateful to the Almighty for each day of happiness that He gives me.

Yesterday was a wonderful day.......

I practiced yoga.......ordered Elizabeth flowers, ordered food for my Hanukkah party........I mailed a bill......went to CVS....spoke to Charles ad had an amazing day.

Today I will again practice yoga and have my hair blown out by Louis.

I will rest and relax.

Charles will be here tomorrow afternoon.  He has a Christmas party tonight.

I am grateful to the Almighty for all the happiness that He has given me.

Thank you.

Thursday, December 1, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR THE ALMIGHTY'S LOVE

 I am grateful to the Almighty for His love.

My life is so different and so wonderful..........a trip to Virginia....Thanksgiving with Charles' family....Ghost Tours........University of Virginia Football Games....dinner out and Thanksgiving dinner too......James Monroe and Mary Washington's house and so much more.....all with my love.

I came home to chores and a wonderful Sisterhood Book Club.

Thank you Almighty for loving me.

I am grateful.

Wednesday, November 30, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR AN AMAZING NEW LIFE

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has given me a wonderful new life.

Thank you.


Tuesday, November 29, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR A WONDERFUL THANKSGIVING IN VIRGINIA

 I am grateful to the Almighty because of the amazing week that I had in Virginia with Charles's family.

Thank you.


Monday, November 21, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR NEW ADVENTURES

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has placed Charles in my life and I am having many new adventures.

Thank you.

Sunday, November 20, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR MY NEW LIFE

 I am grateful to the Almighty for the wonderful new life that He has given me.

.....Health

.....Friends

.....Charles

.....Grandson and Daughter

.....Daughters

......Sons in Law


Tomorrow Charles and I will be on our way to Mechanicsville Virginia to spend the Thanksgiving Holiday with his sister Elizabeth.


Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful

Saturday, November 19, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR A PEACEFUL DAY

 I am grateful to the Almighty for a peaceful Sabbath.

I did not go to services BUT will pray at home.

It's so peaceful here.

Charles is reading quietly and I'm getting ready for the day.

I am grateful to the Almighty for a wonderful day.

Thank you.

Friday, November 18, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR A NEW DAY

I am grateful to the Almighty for a beautiful new day.

I will be spending the weekend with Charles.  

Yesterday was a wonderful day.

I am grateful to the Almighty for my new life.

Thank you.



Thursday, November 17, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR A REAL DATE

 I am grateful to the Almighty because today I have a REAL DATE.

Charles is coming over this morning and will be here until Saturday and then go home to pack for our big trip to Virginia.

We will be practicing yoga this morning.

HOWEVER AFTER YOGA WE WILL BE GOING TO SEE A FILM AT CINEMA ARTS!  It's a real date and I'm very, very, excited.

Thank you Almighty for this.

I am grateful.

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR EACH NEW DAY

 I am grateful to the Almighty for each new day that I am alive.

I am happy and healthy and every day brings with it a new adventure.

Yesterday I drove to Commack to help Charles pick out new glasses.

Today Matzah is going to the vet.

Life is good.I am grateful to the Almighty for this.

Thank you.

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR MY LIFE

 I am grateful to the Almighty for my new life.

Today I will do some chores.

I will practice yoga in Leslie's STRETCH CLASS.

I'm meeting Charlie in Commack to help him pick glasses.

Thank you Almighty for my new life.

I am grateful.

Monday, November 14, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR A NEW DAY

 I am grateful to the Almighty for a new day.

It's cold outside.  Later I will walk at The Home Depot.

I've got many chores to do today.........and many thoughts about the wonderful weekend that Charlie and I had.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Sunday, November 13, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR A WONDERFUL WEEKEND

 I am grateful to the Almighty because Charles and I had a wonderful weekend at Great Books in New Brunswick.

Thank you!


Friday, November 11, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR A NEW ADVENTURE

I am grateful to the Almighty for my new adventure.

Charlie and I will be leaving for GREAT BOOKS in New Jersey at Rutgers this morning.

I am beyond excited.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful. 

Thursday, November 10, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR EACH NEW DAY

 I am grateful to the Almighty for each day that He gives me.

The Almighty has given me health. He has given me happiness.  He has helped me to change and to grow.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Wednesday, November 9, 2022

GRATEFUL THAT THE ALMIGHTY MADE ME A STRONG WOMAN

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He made me a strong woman.

I am grateful that the Almighty brought Charles into my life.

He is slowly teaching me to live in the moment.

This morning, one by one I focused on newspapers, finishing The Transit of Venus and bathing Matzah.

I did each thing in a focused, calm and quiet way.

I am grateful to the Almighty for my strength.

Thank you.


Tuesday, November 8, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR A WONDERFUL WEEKEND WITH CHARLES



 I am grateful to the Almighty for the wonderful weekend that I had with Charles.

We did a wine tasting at The Wine Guy.  We went to a Norwegian Market.  We visited with Dana and Madalyn and then the next day......Jane.  We went to Smithtown Toyota to look at a new RAV for me.

I'm home....our next vacation begins on Friday when we head out to Philadelphia's 52nd Great Books Fall Institute that will be in the Rutgers Inn and Conference Center this year.

I am grateful to the Almighty for my new life.

Thank you.


Saturday, November 5, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR SABBATH AND THE WEEKEND

 I am grateful to the Almighty because today is the Sabbath.

I will be praying at home........having breakfast............boarding Matzah and driving out to Charles to spend the weekend.  I'll be back on Tuesday.

Thank you Almighty for my life.

I am grateful.

Friday, November 4, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR THE JOY IN MY LIFE

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

Yesterday I arrived home from a fabulous vacation with Charles.  A new and beautiful garage door was put in making my life so much easier.  The light on my vehicle was fixed by Sonny......the tires needed air....I mailed bills....I went food shopping too.  I picked up my little doggie from boarding...I read...I did laundry too and swiffered the house.

What a busy day!!

Today I will have my hair blown out, take a walk and read.  Tomorrow I will say my prayers t home, board Matzah and then I leave for Charlie for the weekend!  I'll be back Tuesday.

Sunday we are going to Freeport to see Dana and Madalyn.

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

Thank you.

Thursday, November 3, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR A WONDERFUL VACATION





 I am grateful to the Almighty for the wonderful vacation that I had in Boston and Northampton.

I am grateful.

Friday, October 28, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR BEING IN THE MOMENT

 I am grateful to the Almighty because through yoga I have learned to live in the moment.

That's what I'm doing.

Charlie and I will be driving to Boston to visit Sarah this morning and then going to Northampton.  We will be back next Wednesday.  My new garage door is coming next Thursday.

I'm so happy and excited.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Thursday, October 27, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR THE BREATHE

 I am grateful to the Almighty because I practiced yoga in Hollie's class yesterday and she spoke of THE BREATHE.

Breathe is not to be taken for granted as it helps us survive and calm down during difficult periods.

Last night I also had dinner with Margie.

Today's a big day.........tomorrow Charles and I leave for Boston and Northampton......BIG FUN!

Thank you Almighty for sending this amazing guy into my life.

Thank you for my health and happiness.

I am grateful.

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR A BEAUTIFUL HOME

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has helped me to create a beautiful home.

I can rest, relax and breathe in my home.

I can be.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Tuesday, October 25, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR A WONDERFUL WEEKND WITH CHARLES




 I am grateful to the Almighty for giving me the most wonderful weekend with Charles.

I left after services at Plainview Jewish Center and came home today....Tuesday afternoon, We did so many wonderful things and had a great time.

I am home until Friday when we will again be leaving for a vacation in Boston to visit Sarah and Matt and Northampton just to have fun.

I am grateful to the Almighty for my wonderful life with Charles.

Thank you.


Saturday, October 22, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR A WEEKEND WITH MY LOVE

 I am grateful to the Almighty because I will be spending the weekend with Charles at his home in St. James

After services......and bringing the dog in to be bordered I will be off.

I am grateful to the Almighty for this.

Thank you.

Friday, October 21, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR APPRECIATNG MYSELF

 I am grateful to the Almighty because I am beginning to appreciate myself.

I am not dwelling on false illusions.  I am dealing in my successes.........my reality.

Chores have been accomplished.....my garage door was ordered.....I went to my book discussion.....I walked and today I'm practicing yoga.

All of this because I have begun to appreciate myself.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Thursday, October 20, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR BEGINNING TO UNDERSTAND MY SUCCESSES AND FAILURES

 I am grateful to the Almighty because I am beginning to understand my successes and my failures.

Truthfully, my failures were things that I didn't really want BUT that society said I should have.

I am in the process of moving away from thinking about my so called "failures" and am delighted with my "successes."

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful. 

Wednesday, October 19, 2022

GRATITUDE FOR ACCEPTANCE

 I am grateful to the Almighty because I have finally discovered goals that I put work on in order to enjoy the new life that you have given me.

I must live in the moment.   I must accept change.  I must also begin to be rid of false dreams and illusions that I create and then am disappointed when they don't happen.

Thank you Almighty for this revelation.

I am grateful.

Tuesday, October 18, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR A NEW LIFE

 I am grateful to the Almighty for the new life that I am living.

It's a life of chores, fun and joy.  It's a balanced life.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Monday, October 17, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR A QUIET YOM TOV

 I am grateful to the Almighty for the quiet Yom Tov that I am having.

Charles left this morning.

I prayed at home because it was really raining.

I am grateful to the Almighty for the quiet days in my life.

Thank you.

Sunday, October 16, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR A QUIET SUNDAY



 I am grateful to the Almighty for the quiet Sunday that Charles and I are having.

We slept later after having an amazing time babysitting Remi.

Today we read the paper......ate breakfast with coffee from 7ELEVEN and found a room in Northampton for our vacation to Sarah.

Playtime followed.

Tonight is the last of our holidays ending with Simchat Torah.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful for a quiet Sunday.


Saturday, October 15, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR A WONDERFUL DAY

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

I'm home from services which were awesome.

I read all the papers too!

I scheduled an appointment with Precision for my garage door.

Charlie and I are babysitting Remi.

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

Thank you.

Friday, October 14, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR THE SABBATH

 I am grateful to the Almighty because tonight is the beginning of the Sabbath.

My dental checkup went very well and I am grateful.

Freddy will be here to check the garage and for this I am grateful also.  I might have to purchase another one but I'm grateful that I have the money.

Charles is spending the weekend with me and for this I am grateful.

Thank you Almighty for all the good in my life.

I am grateful.

Thursday, October 13, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR BEING CALM

 I am grateful to the Almighty because I woke up in a very calm mood ready to face the day.

I will be seeing Kathy the hygienist in Dr. Gluck's office office today.

Hopefully everything i will go well.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.


Wednesday, October 12, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR A BEAUTIFUL DAY

 I am grateful to the Almighty because today is a beautiful. day.

I will practice mindfulness today.

Thank you.

Tuesday, October 11, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR A NEW DAY

I am grateful to the Almighty because He has given me this beautiful new day.

It is the holiday of Sukkot and I am on my way to services.

I'm awake, alive, healthy and happy.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Monday, October 10, 2022

Saturday, October 8, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR BEING GROUNDED

I am grateful to the Almighty because I practiced yoga in Leslie's class and she spoke of the importance of being grounded.

In this time of flux with Dana, that was a very important thing to hear and to work on.

Charlie arrived back at 1AM from The Who concert and brought me a baseball cap.

I went to services today and this afternoon we are visiting Michael.

Thank you Almighty for a grounded life.

I am grateful.

Friday, October 7, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR TAKING CARE OF ME

 I am grateful to the Almighty because I am slowly learning how to take care of me emotionally.

I am learning how to listen to my daughters without getting involved emotionally in their lives.

I am learning to value my own life without trying to become an extension of theirs.

I am grateful to the Almighty for this.

Thank you.

Thursday, October 6, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR THE RABBI'S SERMON

 I am grateful to the Almighty because I had a fantastic Yom Kippur fast.  I am also grateful because Rabbi Conn gave a fantastic speech which really resonated with me.

He spoke of people undergoing very trying circumstances.  Then he spoke of the fact that if we live in the present moment......this too shall pass and if you have resilience you let the experience go and learn from it.

This is exactly what I'm trying to do as I rethink my life.

The rain has stopped.  I'm practicing yoga in a new class this morning.  I have both Judith and Kyra today........food shopping and the jury is out as to what I do for dinner.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Wednesday, October 5, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR A WONDERFUL YOM KIPPUR

 I am grateful to the Almighty for the wonderful and spiritual Yom Kippur that I had.

Thanks to the Almighty it was an easy fast.

Thanks to the Almighty it was spiritual and wonderful from the quiet of Kol Nidre to the blowing of the shofer.

I am grateful Almighty.

Thank you.

Tuesday, October 4, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR LEARNING ABOUT CHANGE

 I am grateful to the Almighty because I practiced in Leslie's Stretch Class this morning.

She spoke of how moments always shift and change and how we as humans must accept these daily changes if we are to live happily in the world.

I know this....but emotionally it's very hard.

I will try and learn to accept this.

Tonight is Yom Kippur and I will be fasting and going to services.  I hope that the Almighty has heard my prayers and grants me and my family a Healthy and Happy New Year.

Thank you Almighty.

I am gratful.

Monday, October 3, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR SELF-LOVE

 I am grateful to the Almighty because I practiced yoga on this rainy day in Leslie's class.

She talked about the fact that we all must love ourselves and take care of ourselves. We must learn to take care of ourselves and respect ourselves.

This so resonated with me.

I have been through a lot lately with Dana and I understand now  that it is very important to take care of myself.  

Thanks to Charlie, Karen and Judith I know who Dana is and I won't be hurt again.

I will learn step by step to love myself.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Saturday, October 1, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR A NEW DAY

 I am grateful to the Almighty for a new day.

I am happy, healthy and Charles is with me.

I didn't attend services BUT prayed at home because of the storm.

It's been a hanging out sort of day which is fine.

Thank you Almighty for this new day.

I am grateful.

Friday, September 30, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR MY LIFE

 I am grateful for the life that the Almighty has given me.

Yesterday was an awesome day filled with many, many chores.

Today will be quieter as the Sabbath approaches and Charles spends the weekend with me. Charles will be getting his booster shot at the CVS on Old Country Road today.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Thursday, September 29, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR A NEW DAY

 I am grateful to the Almighty for this beautiful new day.

Yesterday Charles drove me all the way to Clifton New Jersey so that I could visit my family during the High Holidays.

I am so grateful that Charles came into my life.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

GRATEFUL THAT THE ALMIGHTY SENT CHARLES

 I am grateful to the Almighty because the Almighty sent Charles into my life.

He is driving me to King Solomon Cemetery in New Jersey so that I can pray before the graves of my family during this High Holiday Season.

Thank you Almighty for sending this man into my life.

I am grateful.

Tuesday, September 27, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR A WONDERFUL ROSH HASHANAH

 I am grateful to the Almighty because he has given me a wonderful Rosh Hashanah.

It was beautiful and spiritual.  I was able to pray and enjoy the entire service.

I was able TO BE in my own home when I came home.

I was able to have dinner quietly.  I read.  I walked.  I even gt a bit of a sunburn as I took a nap on the lounge chairs.

I hope that the Almighty grants me a Happy and Healthy New Year.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Sunday, September 25, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR PRACTICING YOGA TODAY

 I am grateful to the Almighty because Charlie and I practiced yoga in Marissa's class today and I learned something very concrete.

Yogis always say: "Let go of that which doesn't serve you so that yo can heal."  Today Marissa spoke of a tree loosing dead leaves and letting them go and moving on.  That is what I am trying to do.......

Charlie and I did all sorts of errands after the class.  I needed to go to Trader Joe's.  I needed gas for the truck.  We had brunch in The French Connection in Plainview.  We visited Lenny.  I came home to finish laundry and the bathroom and kitchen.

Charlie left and I will speak to him Tuesday night.

I hope to have a spiritual Rosh Hashanah without any over thinking.

I am grateful to the Almighty for sending me to practice today.

Thank you.

GRATEFUL FOR A BEAUTIFUL ROSH HASHANA

 I am grateful to the Almighty because I plan to have a beautiful, quiet and spiritual Rosh Hashanah.

I hope that all my prayers are answered.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Friday, September 23, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR TRUSTING MYSELF

I am grateful to the Almighty because I am beginning to make decisions that are in my best interest.

Charles and I are spending the weekend together.  We had a lovely Sabbath dinner last night.

Today I attended services at PJC and we are making plans for our next vacation.

I tried FaceTiming Dana too.

Thank you Almighty!

I am grateful.

GRATEFUL FOR THE SABBATH

 I am grateful to the Almighty because tonight is the beginning of the Sabbath.

It is Fall.  Summer and all its fun is a beautiful memory.

I will be at services tomorrow.

I am happy and healthy and ready to enjoy the Sabbath with Charles who will be spending the weekend with me.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Thursday, September 22, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR POWER IN MY LIFE

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has chosen to give me power.

I have the power of choice.  I can decide whether to be involved in something or not.  I can understand that I am powerless to change other people.  I must accept who they are and their relationship to me.

I am grateful to the Almighty for understanding this.

Thank you.

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR A WONDERFUL SUMMER

I am grateful to the Almighty because this is the last day of Summer. 


What a wonderful Summer the Almighty has given me.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Tuesday, September 20, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR THE BREATHE

 I am grateful to the Almighty because I have learned about the importance of the BREATHE in my life.

I practiced in Leslie's STRETCH CLASS today and while stretching, we were asked to take deep breathes.  She spoke about how these deep breathes help to calm the body and how the body tenses up its muscles because of physical or emotional stress.

Isn't that what happened to me with Dana when she made that horrific phone call early Saturday morning to tell me she's gay????   My jaw really suffered and only now am I feeling better.

I am grateful to the Almighty for teaching me about the breathe.

Thank you.

Monday, September 19, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR THE LIGHT AND BALANCE IN MY LIFE





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

I had a wonderful weekend with Charles.  We practiced Goat Yoga at the Smithtown Historical Society.  We volunteered at the Save the Theatre Scavenger Hunt.  We went to the parade in Northport called The Cow Harbor Parade.

I came home early this morning because Charles took his SUV in for service.

I practiced yoga in Leslie's class.

How blessed am I that I am finally living a balanced life?  Chores on the weekdays and playtime on weekends with Charles?

Thank you Almighty!

I am grateful.


Friday, September 16, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR BEING ME

I am grateful to the Almighty because He is teaching me the importance of being me.......of not over thinking.....of recognizing that I have the power to give myself a very happy life. 

Yesterday I called Dana and she called me back.  It was exactly the phone call that I wanted....we spoke about her new class and Madalyn.  I offered to babysit if Madalyn got sick.  I did not touch any other issues and I didn't intend to.  Im taking care of me.

I walked yesterday.  I did laundry.  I changed sheets and put my new blanket on the bed.   I read Revolutionary Road too.  I had dinner with Margie and spoke to Charles.  

This afternoon I will be leaving for a wonderful weekend with Charles.

 I'm becoming very proud of the strength in me.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Thursday, September 15, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR THE POWER IN MY LIFE

 I am grateful to the Almighty because I practiced yoga in Hollie's class yesterday and she spoke of each of us having the power to make changes in our lives.

I heard that loud and clear.........slowly I am removing my brother from my life as well as Dana. These two people are not healthy to have in my life and it's time to remove them.

What a busy day yesterday was.  After practicing yoga.....I mailed bills........I got a flu shot.....I finished the food shopping at ShopRite.  I went to get a nail fixed.  I signed a contract with Perillo....I set up an appointment for the next Covid booster.......I walked....I made dinner and I read my book.

No wonder I'm exhausted today.

Thank you Almighty for the things that you are teaching me.

I am grateful.

Wednesday, September 14, 2022

GRATEFUL FOR A NEW DAY

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has given me this beautiful new day.

I'm healthy......I'm happy.

Life is good!!

Today I will practice yoga and I hope to walk too.

Chores need to be done because that's life too.  I'm going to investigate the flu shot too.

I am grateful to the Almighty for giving me this day.

Thank you.