Saturday, August 31, 2024

GRATEFUL FOR A GOOD SABBATH

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

Charles slept over and I went to services this morning.

We walked on the Long Beach Boardwalk and then visited Dan at his home with his girlfriend Alice.

Dinner was at Hama Sushi in Plainview.

It was a wonderful day.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful!!!

GRATEFUL FOR GOING WITH REMI AND IZZY TO THE US OPEN

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He made it possible for Charles and I to take Remi to the US Open.

It was a beyond wonderful day filled with a two and a half hour Coco tennis match that we watched.....lunch, drinks and shopping.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Thursday, August 29, 2024

GRATEFUL FOR AN OVERNIGHT WITH REMI

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has sent Charles to me and Charles figured out a way for me to see my grandson Remi.

We got up at 6:30AM and drove to Hillside Hospital at 7:30AM to pick up Remi.  We had breakfast at The Hicksville Diner and Charles and Remi will play tennis and go to the pool today.  Tonight we will take him to Pasteria and Carvel.

I got to see Hilary's office too.

Thank you Almighty for all the good that you have given me.

I am grateful.

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

GRATEFUL FOR LEARNING TO ACCEPT MYSELF

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has helped me to learn to accept myself.

It's a slow process but I am getting there.  I am learning to be comfortable with myself too.

Today I'm going for a manicure AND a hair blowout!!  

Tonight Charles is taking me to Patchogue to meet the coaches of many Long Island teams. There will be hors d'oeurves and drinks too.

I'm very excited!

Tonight Charles is sleeping over and tomorrow we are picking up Remi.

I am grateful to the Almighty for all the good he has given me.

Thank you.


Later:   It was a wonderful night in Patchogue.  We met the coaches of all the Stonybrook teams and had drinks and hors d'oeures with them!

Tuesday, August 27, 2024

GRATEFUL FOR A QUIET DAY

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has allowed me to wake up healthy and happy.

Today will be a quiet Tuesday filled with chores and wonderful memories of the weekend.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Monday, August 26, 2024

GRATEFUL FOR A WONDERFUL MONDAY WITH CHARLES

 I am grateful to the Almighty for the wonderful weekend that I'm having with Charles.

Today is Monday and we are going to Brooklyn to celebrate Michael's birthday.

More Later:

Charles and I had a wonderful day with Michael and Lola celebrating his 35th birthday culminating in a delicious dinner at a Mexican restaurant in Park Slope.

Thank you Almighty for this amazing weekend.

I am grateful.

Sunday, August 25, 2024

GRATEFUL FOR A FUN FILLED SUNDAY

 I am grateful to the Almighty because I am going to have a fun filled Sunday.

Charles and I are going to a Yankee Game!!!!

I am very excited.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.


Later:   The game was so much fun.  Aaron Judd hit his 50th and 51st home run and we got to see it.  Dinner was at Mario's and we had a really wonderful day!!

Saturday, August 24, 2024

GRATEFUL THAT TODAY IS THE SABBATH

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

I will be going to services to thank the Almighty for a wonderful week with Dana and especially Madalyn.  How I love that little girl!!

Charles is spending the weekend and we will be going to the pool.  Tomorrow we will be going to a Yankee game.

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

Thank you.

Monday, August 19, 2024

GRATEFUL THAT DANA AND MADALYN ARE VISITING

 I am grateful to the Almighty because Dana and Madalyn are visiting me for a few days.

They will be here until Friday.  I will post after they leave.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Tuesday:

We went to the pool on Tuesday and had a fabulous time there.  We ate on the deck. I made chicken.  Madalyn and I slept together.

Wednesday:

It was a wonderful day.  We went to the butcher, to Trader Joe's and put gas in my vehicle.  Madalyn had flushed paper towels down the toilet and Karen and Bob came to the rescue.  I spoke with Judith too.  We went to the pool and again it was a beautiful day so we ate on the deck.


Thursday:

It was another wonderful day.  We brought Matzah in for his medicinal bath.  We went to Incredible Feet and bought Madalyn sneakers.  We picked up my medication and found the Claire's Jewelry that Madalyn wanted.  Madalyn got a manicure and had a haircut and blowout at ID.  We picked up the dog and we are going out to dinner.  Dinner was wonderful.  We went to Golden Temple and had a great time.


Friday:

Madalyn and Dana went home. Their vacation is over.  I will miss them.

Sunday, August 18, 2024

GRATEFUL FOR A QUIET SUNDAY WITH CHARLES

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has given me a quiet Sunday with Charles.

It's raining.  We are indoors.  Thunderstorms later!!

We were able to watch an episode of Industry.  We bought a chicken and walked at the track. I made a delicious dinner and we ate on the deck......

We have decided to get married in May!   Wow!

We have an appointment to purchase cemetery plots in the

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Saturday, August 17, 2024

GRATEFUL FOR A NEW LIFE

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He is allowing me to live a new and wonderful life.

Yesterday was a lovely quiet day.  I had my hair blown out and I walked at The Home Depot.  I read, spoke to Margie, had a visit with Karen and Bob, did some cleaning, prepared Shabbat, and spoke to Charles.

Today I will be going to services and I hope to walk at The Home Depot.  Charles will be spending the weekend.

We are going to a party at The Knights of Columbus tonight.  It should be a lot of fun!!

I am grateful to the Almighty for my quiet life.

Thank you!

Friday, August 16, 2024

GRATEFUL THAT TONIGHT IS THE SABBATH

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

I did so much this week and I'm really tired.

I'm very happy about all of this.  Today will be a quiet day.  I will get my hair blown out and walk.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Thursday, August 15, 2024

GRATEFUL FOR A CALM DAY

 I am grateful to the Almighty for waking up to a calm day.

It's true that I have PTSD.  It makes it hard to get up in the morning because the "nerves" kick in. However once I'm up to start the day I realize how grateful I am to the Almighty because no one is here to abuse me.  I can smile.

Today consists of a dental cleaning and getting the oil changed on my SUV.

I am hoping to walk also.

Thank you Almighty for always being there for me.

I am grateful.

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

GRATEFUL FOR LOVE IN MY LIFE

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has allowed me to feel really deep love.

Charles arrived yesterday afternoon and just left this morning.  He was part of the conversation that I had with Dom about my will.   We had dinner on the deck.  It's so much fun to cook in my new kitchen.  

Charles left this morning after walking Matzah and eating some cottage cheese.  We will chat tonight.

Today is a calmer day than yesterday.  Matzah will take a medicinal bath.  I hope to walk at The Home Depot and I'm getting my nails done at 3.

Tonight's dinner is salmon which I will make in my new kitchen.

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

Thank you.

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

GRATEFUL FOR A NEW DAY

 I am grateful to the Almighty because I woke up to a beautiful new day.

I am happy and healthy waiting to start a busy day in my life.

I have to get to Trader Joe's and ShopRite as there is no food in this house due to vacations with my beloved.

I have to pick up Matzah from Plainview Animal.

I'm going to have breakfast in my brand new kitchen.

Today both Dom and Charles are coming to work on my will.

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

Thank you.

Monday, August 12, 2024

GRATEFUL FOR A WONDERFUL VACATION WITH CHARLES

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

We went to Southampton and stayed in the Southampton Inn.

It was wonderful.  Our days were filled with the pool, walking, the beach, restaurants, art galleries and wineries.

We celebrated our 4th anniversary by going to Riverhead and staying in a Marriot so we could visit Pindar and the Jason Winery and have dinner at Tweed's.

May the Almighty bless us with long healthy and happy lives together.

Thank you.

Monday, August 5, 2024

GRATEFUL

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

Thank you.

GRATEFUL FOR A VACATION WITH MY LOVE

 I am grateful to the Almighty because  He is sending me o a vacation to Southampton with my love.

Thank you!

Sunday, August 4, 2024

GRATEFUL FOR A NEW LIFE

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

It is a richer life filled with joy and happiness. Charles and I were at the pool yesterday and it was fun speaking to lots of people.

We had a delicious dinner at Moku.

Today we are going to the barbecue at PJC and I'm proud to bring Charles there.

Tomorrow we leave for our next vacation in Southampton and a magical trip to Riverhead to celebrate our 4th anniversary on August 11.

Thank you Almighty for the new life that You have chosen for me.

I am grateful. 

Saturday, August 3, 2024

GRATEFUL FOR LOVE

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has allowed me to feel real love.

I love Charles and he loves me.  It grows stronger with each passing day.

Charles will be here this weekend and we leave for Southampton and our anniversary weekend on Monday August 5.

He is arriving after I return from services at PJC and we will be spending the afternoon at the pool and going out to dinner.

I couldn't be happier.

Thank you Almighty for allowing me to feel really loved.

I am grateful.

Friday, August 2, 2024

GRATEFUL FOR THE JOYS IN MY LIFE

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

My kitchen counters and backsplashes look amazing.

Freddy will finish the job!

I am getting ready for my next vacation!  Charles and I will be going to Southhampton starting on Monday August 4th and will be there until Friday August 8.  We will return to St. James on Friday and on Sunday we will be going to Riverhead to celebrate our fourth anniversary!!!

Today will be a day of paying bills, going to CVS, packing and walking.

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

Thank you.

Thursday, August 1, 2024

GRATEFUL FOR A WONDERFUL WEEK WITH CHARLES

 I am grateful to the Almighty because I had a wonderful week with Charles.

I drove out to our apartment in St. James after services last Saturday and I just returned today.

I had a wonderful week with Charles filled with the beach........a film.....concerts......dinner out.....shopping for wine for our trip to Southhampton which starts Monday......sitting outside on the deck....sleeping together....7/11 coffee.....All Souls Church......walking and exploring.

It was a wonderful vacation.

I truly love Charles.

I came home to see Freddy and the workers put the backsplash in my kitchen.   I paid and tipped them and Freddy will finish to job.

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

Thank you.