Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday

to the most precious Lady I have ever known...

my dear, sweet Mother. 

 

 

You are missed so much. 

Thank you for being there for me and

giving me such a wonderful example to follow.

 

 

Lots of hugs and kisses are being

sent up to Heaven for you today. 

Count Your Blessings

I was reminded of this just this evening...

Count your blessings.

 

Let me start at the beginning. 

First off, the holiday yesterday was hard for two reasons. 

One, my father passed away several years ago and

two, it is a reminder of the fact that we lost our children

leaving my husband labeled "not a dad."

 

On top of this, you know how life can just pile up

sometimes and then all of the sudden,

"wham" it all just comes pouring down on you? 

 

Well, today was one of those days, let me tell you!! 

There were several times I just wanted to break down and cry.

 

Life is like that sometimes. 

We might not be able to change circumstances.

However we can change what kind of day we have.

 

How you ask?

By the way we look at it.

 

If you look at everything that is wrong, broken, or the things you don't have, it will bring you down.

 

If you look at the good, what is working, and what you do have, the darkness fades away.

 

"Count your blessings, name them one by one.

Count your blessings see what God has done."

 

 

 

Happy Father's Day

I want to wish everyone a

Happy Father's Day.

 

I had the best Dad,

whom I miss so very much.

 

I have a wonderful husband

who would have been a fantastic dad

to our little ones who are now in Heaven.

 

 

Remembrance

Happy Memorial Day to all. 

Trust you have a wonderful and safe holiday. 

 

Hubby and I are enjoying a nice, quiet day

at home just relaxing out on the deck.

 

As you go about your festivities today,

don't forget to pause for a moment in remembrance of

those who fought to give us the freedom we enjoy.

 

All gave some, but some gave all.

 

Saying "thank you" seems so small.

 

 

Happy Mother's Day

Just wishing all a Happy Mother's Day. 

Hope you have a lovely day.

 

If you are blessed with children, treasure them.

If you still have your Mother, cherish her and tell her you love her.  Not just today but all the time, for one day she will be gone.

 

Trust me, no one can take the place of a Mother.

I love mine dearly and miss her so, so much!

 

Happy Mother's Day!

 

 

Thankful Journal

It seems that all you

hear about now a days is bad news. 

 

Everything is focused on the negative.

 

While life does have it's disappointments and rough times, it isn't all bad. 

 

We all go through hard times however

focusing on the negative does not help.

 

So the other day I decided that I would start a journal of things that I am thankful for.

 

 

So at the end of everyday my goal is to

write down things that I am thankful for. 

 

 

Ending the day on a good note.

Stir-fry and Rice

We love Chinese food, Japanese food, etc.  

However, we are not going out to eat every time we want it.

So stir-fries have became a regular weekly item on the menu.

Stir-fries are pretty cheap and easy to make.

Simply pick your meat and veggies and sauté them.

Then comes the sauce. 

 

I have a basic brown sauce that I use no matter what meat and veggie combo I am cooking.  Check under recipes.

 

Rice is another regular staple in our house.

Most times I simply make white rice...not the instant stuff either.

Occasionally I fix fried rice.  Here's my version.

For something sweet, Turkey Hill has a couple more seasonal flavors out...Strawberry Cheesecake and Coconut Cream Pie. 
They are great combined too. 
Taking Hubby to the grocery store is dangerous!