~Encouragement~

Every day I get a email called Morning Coffee.. It, to me,

is very encouraging.. and I agree with it every day. It said

today about how we all need someone, something.. to believe

in.. something to encourage us.. not just amputees or dis

abled.. but everyone.. The story was about some residents

in a nursing home.. they were given plants to care for.. And

every one of those patients that had a plant, did better

than those that didn't.. Why? Because they had something

ELSE to worry and care about.. OTHER than Themselves..

I was talking to a lady I know and I had relayed some of

the problems I was having to her.. She wrote back .. this

was in chat... that she was sorry BUT.. quote " I have too

much on my plate now, I cant worry about someone elses

problems..".. It kind of hurt my feelings.. but I wrote back

and I told her, very nicely too I might add.. :-) I wrote

and I quote "Hon, maybe YOU NEED to think about others,

not just me.. but other people that are in need THEN it

will take the worry off YOURSELF, you may NOT need

to hear THEM, but maybe someone else NEEDS YOU to

hear them". That's how I look at things. I always have time

to stop and listen to my childrens or friends problems..

When I do, I'm not dwelling on MINE ! I have more than

I could even share.. but I always have time to listen, or

to offer my 2 cents worth..But I don't care what MY

circumstances are.. I always have room for Jello :-) I

think that phrase just works for everything.. Just like

the energizer keep on goin' rabbit...We need to care

about others needs first... THEN ourselves.. It will help

US too !! :-)

Carl and his wife, I need to find out her name :-) I do

honestly think she is related to the twin lady :-) they

came over yesterday and cut the grass again.!. I am SO

pleased to see this.. my yard looks wonderful.. Carls'

wife is a go-getter on that rider.. I mean this lady cruises

around my yard like its the INDY 500.. :-) Sadly though

I notice she sure doesn't smile very much.. I know sitting

and riding all over 3 yards is a lot, but I think Id be doing

a bit of smiling.. Just being able to do it.. If she couldn't

get out there and ride that thing I bet she wouldn't smile

then either !! Food for thought... :-) Take NOTHING for

granted.. tomorrow you may NOT be able to do what you

can do TODAY....

My peonies are so full of buds I cant WAIT to see it bloom.

Penny came today, late, as she stopped by Wal Mart and

Meijers to check out and look for some double Impatients.
Theyre so much prettier than singles.. Apparently my flower

box I had on the front porch of the little house got left

behind... so she is looking for a new one and getting half of

flat of flowers so we can plant some in front in that container

out there and put some in the back too.. This place is so

wonderful.. If I had the money and talent I would put a raised

bed AND sidewalk all down the side of this house.. I bet I

could do some gardening then!! The twin ladys garden is just

wonderful.. I will enjoy watching it grow..

We have a rainy gloomy day today but I don't care.. I have

some things to sew that I am most anxious to get done. I

talked to Penny about doing a table during the Magic Week

but we havent decided yet for sure.. I might call Abbotts

today to see what the scoop is on it and where exactly they

will have the tables.. By the Village Market with the big

parking lot would be a great place.. I will let you know :-)

I better post this and get some lunch.. What- I have NO idea.

Penny is making something out there and going to surprise

me. I hope its not the surprise of NO LUNCH !! THAT would

be a surprise :-) Time for my GORGEOUS WEEBLE greeting

for today.. "Keep Well AND Happy" :-) Life is good :-)

Y'all have a good one now, Y'hear? love ya and Thanks!

Always, Lois ****

"God Bless You", is my prayer today,

I'm honored to call you "friend".

I pray the Lord will keep you safe,

Until I write again...