Thursday, October 31, 2024

GRATEFUL FOR A QUIET DAY

 I am grateful to the Almighty because today He has chosen to give me a quiet day filled with chores.

Unlike the last two day which were filled with choosing WEDDING BANDS and getting MARRIAGE LICENSES today will be filled with simple chores and packing in preparation for our weekend getaway with Hilary, Izzy and Remi.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

GRATEFUL FOR AN AMAZING DAY

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has chosen to give Charles and me an amazing day.

WE GOT THE MARRIAGE LICENSE!!!!

WOW!

I am grateful to the Almighty for this,

Thank you.

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

GRATEFUL FOR A NEW DAY

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

I am happy and healthy and waiting to begin today's new adventure.

I will be reading the papers and my book for the Sports Book Club.

Charles will be coming over and we will be looking for WEDDING BANDS.  We will be going to Mario's to check out their upstairs room for our RECEPTION DINNER.

I am beyond excited about all of this.

Thank you Almighty for a very exciting new day.

I am grateful.

Monday, October 28, 2024

GRATEFUL FOR PLANNING MARRIAGE WITH CHARLES

 I am grateful to the Almighty because Charles and I are making wedding plans!!!!  The Almighty has given me this wonderful man and we're  going to marry get married.

Originally the plan was to marry in May of '25 BUT the certificate that we are getting will only last for 60 days so why wait????

We are beginning the process.

Tomorrow Charles will be here in Plainview and we will be looking for wedding bands!

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Saturday, October 26, 2024

GRATEFUL FOR A NEW DAY

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

I am happy.  I am healthy.

I'm beginning to work on being cognizant of the gratitude that I feel for each new day.

I am attending services and then heading out to see Charles at our apartment.

I'm looking forward to a beautiful weekend.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.


Friday, October 25, 2024

GRATEFUL FOR THE CHANGES IN MY LIFE

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has allowed me to have changes in my life.

This has allowed me to grow.

The Jewish holidays are over and I'm breathing a sigh of relief.  Four weeks of holidays are not easy BUT I prayed and I hope that the Almighty heard my prayers.

I'm packing today because tomorrow after services I leave for the apartment and my Charlie!! I'm hoping to read today.....finish cleaning....walk and begin to watch my weight again!

Thank you Almighty for the changes in my life.

I am grateful.

Thursday, October 24, 2024

GRATEFUL FOR THE JOY IN MY LIFE

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has put so much joy in my life.

Charlie left this morning after breakfast.  We will speak tonight.  

Thank you Almighty for all the joy in my life.

I am grateful.

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

GRATEFUL THAT CHARLIE IS BACK

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has allowed Charlie to come back to me.

I picked him up from Anita's and we went to Mario's for dinner.

This morning we will be attending our Bible class in Sonybrook.

I am grateful to the Almighty because He brought Charlie back to me.

Thank you.

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

GRATEFUL FOR LIVING IN THE MOMENT

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He is helping me to live in the moment.

I am pruning my tree of the dead leaves in order to be able to let the sun in.

Last night I attended "Cookie in the Sukkie" and it was so much fun.

Today I'm getting my winter coats and doing a laundry too.

Charles will be coming home today.

I am grateful to the Almighty for this new day.

Thank you.

Monday, October 21, 2024

GRATEFUL FOR A WONDERFUL WEEKEND.....LOOKING FORWARD TO TODAY

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He gave me a wonderful weekend and I'm really looking forward to today.

Sushi in the Sukkah was delicious and lots of fun.  I bought beautiful clothes at Athleta too.  I FACETIMED with Charles and the DODGERS AND YANKEES WILL PLAY AGAINST EACH OTHER IN THE WORLD SERIES.

Today is a quiet day filled with things like food shopping and after dinner COOKIE IN THE SUKKIE and a FaceTime with Charles who is coming home tomorrow.  My clothes will go to the cleaners and my winter clothes will return.

I am grateful to the Almighty for watching over me.

Thank you.

Sunday, October 20, 2024

GRATEFUL FOR A NEW DAY

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

I am happy and healthy and looking forward to todays adventures.

Yesterday I was at services and Kiddush in the Sukkah too.  I was able to read the newspapers and my book and talk with Karen, Margie and Dana.   I went to dinner with Margie last night.  We went to Mario's and caught up.

Charles landed in New Orleans and is now touring New Orleans and Boloxi where his cousins live.

I'm going for a manicure and a hair blow out later.

I hope to get to Athleta to cash in my gift cards for some cool clothes.

I'm also going to Sushi in the Sukkah at 5:00.

I hope to FaceTime with Charles later and watch the Dodgers slaughter the Mets.

It's a really good day and I'm grateful to the Almighty for this.

Thank you.

Saturday, October 19, 2024

GRATEFUL FOR THE SABBATH

I am grateful to the Almighty because today is the Sabbath.   I am grateful that the Almighty has given me a day of rest.  I need it.

I came home yesterday from a lovely visit to Anita's where I dropped Charles off to begin his trip to New Orleans and Bolixi......he will be back on Tuesday.

Today I will be going to services and resting and relaxing.

Tonight I'm having dinner with Margie.

I am grateful to the Almighty for giving me this wonderful new life.

Thank you.

Friday, October 18, 2024

GRATEFUL FOR THE SABBATH AND SUKKOT

 I am grateful to the Almighty because today was the second day of Sukkos and I went to services.  I didn't go yesterday because I was exhausted and quite cold because the temperature had dropped and my boiler wasn't working.

Freddy came after I called today and fixed it.

Services were wonderful and there was a delightful luncheon in the Sukkoh. 

Charles will be here at 2PM.  I will be driving him to Anita's as he and Anita and Elizabeth will be flying to New Orleans and Biloxi to visit relatives.  He will be back on Tuesday and staying over at my house.  Wednesday we will be taking our Bible class.

I also changed my H2O appointment to accommodate my class with Charles.

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

Thank you.

Thursday, October 17, 2024

GRATEUL FOR A NEW DAY

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

I am happy and healthy and EXHAUSTED!!!!  It is for that reason that I DID NOT GO TO SERVICES TODAY!

I will rest today and be at services tomorrow.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Wednesday, October 16, 2024

GRATEFUL FOR UNDERSTANDING MYSELF

 I am grateful to the Almighty because I am FINALLY BEGINNING to understand myself and my needs and wants.

I need to be positive with myself and to appreciate my accomplishments.  I can't be so hard on myself and I need to LET GO OF THAT WHICH DOESN'T SERVE ME SO I CAN HEAL!!!!

Today I will be driving to the apartment to meet up with Charlie and take a course with him.  I'm excited.

Forms need to be filled out and mailed and they will be.

The holiday of Sukkot begins tonight.

Thank you Almighty for all your help.

I am grateful.

Sunday, October 13, 2024

GRATEFUL FOR A WONDERFUL WEEKEND

I am beyond grateful to the Almighty because He has given me a wonderful weekend with Charles.

 Charlie and I were at the Celebrate St. James Theatre Saturday night to see a wonderful presentation of Murders on Long Island.  We had dinner in a Spanish restaurant called Sangria.Sunday night we went to the Smithtown Historical Society to hear a lecture on the history of Smithtown.  In between we watched a Met game and a Yankee game and The Penguin.

Charlie really helped me to deal with issues with Hilary.  He said the same thing as Judith.  I am blessed to have him in my life.

Tomorrow I'm heading back to St. James because our course is starting.

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

Thank you.

Saturday, October 12, 2024

GRATEFUL FOR A WONDERFUL YOM KIPPUR

 I am grateful to the Almighty for the wonderful Yom Kippur that I had with Dana and Madalyn.

I hope the Almighty hears all my prayers and keeps my entire family and Charles' family safe and healthy in the New Year.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Friday, October 11, 2024

GRATEFUL FOR THE MIND/BODY CONNECTION

 I am grateful to the Almighty because it was He who led me to practice yoga.

It was there that I learned about the mind/body connection. I know that  the Almighty is always in my life.

Tonight begins the Yom Kippur fast.  I hope and pray that the Almighty will grant me another year to live, love and be healthy and happy.  There are so many things that I am grateful for.

Dana and Madalyn will be spending the holiday with me and for that I am also grateful.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful to you for my life.  May I and all my loved ones be sealed in the Book of Life.

Amen!!!!!

Thursday, October 10, 2024

GRATEFUL FOR A CALM FEELING

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has allowed me to wake up with a calm feeling.

I am grateful to the Almighty because He has allowed me to wake up smiling......it's a wonderful new feeling for me and I am grateful.

Today Matzah is going to the vet for a checkup and a medicinal bath.

I'm going to pack for my next vaca at the apartment.

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

Thank you.

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

GRATEFUL FOR A NEW DAY

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has allowed me to have a new day.

The Almighty has allowed me to be happy and healthy.

Today is a day filled with chores!!!!  I put a vacation hold on my newspapers as I plan my next "vaca"to my apartment with Charles.  I read the newspapers.  I washed the kitchen floor and I cleaned the pantry.  I will be delivering a "good will package" to PJC later.  I will go to the cleaning store, the post office to pay bills and then do some food shopping.

Dinner will be at home tonight and I hope to read.

I am grateful to the Almighty for this new day.

Thank you!!!

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

GRATEFUL FOR A JOYFUL WEEKEND WITH CHARLES

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He gave me a wonderful weekend with Charles.

I love this man soooooo much.

We walked at The All Souls Church Walk and Run!!!!! We wore our M. and Mrs. Potato Head Costumes.  I met my friend RoseAnn there.  We went to St. James Day......what fun!  We attended The Sports Book Club and Charles paid for a delicious lunch for me.   We exercised......we walked......we practiced yoga.  Charles walked Matzah.  We watched baseball.

It was a glorious weekend.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Saturday, October 5, 2024

GRATEFUL FOR A WEEKEND WITH CHARLES

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has allowed me to spend a weekend with Charles.

I went to services at PJC today.

Tomorrow we will be walking in the All Souls Church Race and we will be wearing our Potato Head Costumes.  We will also go to The St. James Festival.  Monday is our Sports Book Club.  we read Travels With Charley by John Steinbeck.  I'm looking forward to all this.

I am grateful to the Almighty because He has allowed me to have a new life.

Thank you.

Friday, October 4, 2024

GRATEFUL FOR A WONDERFUL ROSH HASHANAH WITH DANA AND MADALYN

 I am grateful to the Almighty because I had a wonderful Rosh Hashanah with Dana and Madalyn.

May we all have Health and Happiness in the next year.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

GRATEFUL FOR APPRECIATING THE "NOW"

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has helped me "to appreciate the now."

I realize that I have PTSD but I'm not going to allow that brain malfunction to control me.  I wake up and know that I have it and then begin to appreciate the now.

Dana and Madalyn are coming for the Rosh Hashanah holiday.

I'm so joyful.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful to you for everything.

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

GRATEFUL FOR A NEW DAY

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has allowed me to wake up, be healthy and enjoy this new day.

Last night the girls and I went to a Mexican restaurant and played Mahjong at my house.  It was a lot of fun.

Today is the BIG food shopping day before Rosh Hashanah begins tomorrow night.

I am smiling.....happy....and ready to begin.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.