Saturday, August 15, 2020

GRATEFUL FOR THE SABBATH

 I am grateful to the Almighty for He has created the Sabbath.

I've always loved the Sabbath but it was never a safe time for me when my abusers were alive.

Now it is.

I can be calm.  I can reflect on my week and all he wonderful things that I did. I can walk. I can breathe.

I went back to services at PJC a few weeks ago and found that the synagogue created a place where one can pray and be socially distant.

I am grateful for this.

Thank you Almighty.

Friday, August 14, 2020

GRATEFUL FOR ADVENTURES

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He is sending me all these new adventures.

Charles had told me to have paper and a pen with me when he called because he had a story for me. I thought about this all day. Last night he called and we were on the phone for 1 1/2 hours.  He had a dream about me.  As I listened to him speak, I realized that he had a life and that made me very happy. 

Today Karen is coming over to hang out.

Thank you Almighty for my new life.

I am grateful.

Thursday, August 13, 2020

GRATEFUL FOR LAUGHING

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

Yesterday we had the Wednesday Driveway Luncheon at Doris's house.  What fun it was.....laughing and joking.  Rhonnie drove.  I brought my bottle of wine and placed it in the Grandma bag that Seth and Dana had given me for Mother's Day.  Debbie gave me a beautiful plant. She had given one to Doris and I admired it and she gave me one too!!

Today I'm off to Dr. Kurtz for my permanent inlay.  Yesterday I was able to walk outside...today I'm not sure because it looks like thunderstorms.

More later.........

I'm home now and I have a permanent inlay!!!!  I went to Hicks and bought a few new plants. I spoke with Dana too. I wrote my Positives of the Pandemic article. I received a text from Charles telling me he will call me tonight and asking me the time.  We will chat at 8.  He did say that he wants me to have pen and paper ready for a story that he will tell me.

This did make me smile.  I will let you know tomorrow what exactly occurred.

Wednesday, August 12, 2020

GRATEFUL FOR HAPPINESS

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has sent me people and adventures that have made me very, very happy.

 It's not even 5:00AM but I woke up with a smile on my face.

How happy I am that the Almighty sent me Charles, a man who wants to be my friend......a man who wants to do things with me.......a man who talks to me.......a bright guy!!!!

How happy I am to have friends, activities and adventures.  Today we are going to Doris's house for another Lunch In the Driveway!!!!

I never knew that I could be this blessed.

I never knew that I could be respected for being myself.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Tuesday, August 11, 2020

GRATEFUL FOR MY NEW LIFE

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

Last night I had dinner with my MahJong buddies at Greek XPress and then we played MahJong at Debbie's house.

Today I've got a date with Charles....... I have very strange feelings about this.  I'm excited and happy yet I'm so critical of myself and I know this comes from all the criticism that I experienced as a child.  I'm glad that I thought this through as I realized that it was nonsense.

More later................

I went to ID to get my hair blown out and then spent forever trying to figure out what to wear. Lunch was at XPress at 1.

It was a wonderful date.  Charles arrived before I did.  He's 6 foot 2 inches tall and I think that he's awfully cute.  He wants what I want.......a deep friendship.  He said that he would text me in a few day and then texted me that he got home safely.

I'm very happy and grateful to the Almighty for this.

Thank you.



Monday, August 10, 2020

GRATEFUL FOR LIVING IN THE MOMENT

I am grateful to the Almighty because He sent me to practice yoga and it was there that I learned how important it is to live in the moment.

Saturday was a wonderful day at Grandma's Country Club.  It was there that I learned how to live in the moment, in the present because the present is a gift and my gifts are Remi and Madalyn.

Today Matzah is going to the veterinarian for a shot and a bath.  I'm going food shopping and I'm getting my nails done.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

 

Saturday, August 8, 2020

GRATEFUL FOR THE JOY OF THE SABBATH

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

I will be going to services at Plainview Jewish Center.

My entire little family is coming to Arlene's Little Country Club today........

I am so grateful for this.

Thank you Almighty.