Saturday, April 2, 2011

Here I am …

Roads - Dalai Lama


Really? it’s been over a month since I’ve posted?


For some reason the past month has had less time than any given month usually has. Does that ever happen for you? One day sometimes seems a bit longer than normal, stretching out and extending every minute into the very fullest, maxed-out minutes ever. Then another day seems to have the shortest minutes ever dashed into time and space, the kind that surprise you as you watch the day speed by in a blur.


I’ve had a month of those teeny minutes, too-short days and just couldn’t fit it all in. I LOVE reading my favorite blogs and I haven’t even read any of them for weeks. Time to catch up! (I’m supposed to be doing my taxes right now, but I’d much rather check out what everyone’s been up to. You understand, right?)


First, thank you so much for those amazing comments on my last post about heaven being in the everyday moments. There is such beauty, grace, love and wisdom from each one of you. I bow (and hold it a few minutes. You really touch my heart. Namaste) If you didn’t read the comments, you might enjoy checking them out.


Laura - You mention angels among us. I regard you as one of them, gentle one. Your thoughts and honest wisdom always resonate with me.


Debra – Yes, there is true joy and peace found in the small, simple and everyday. Seeing the life force and beauty of a small stone or a bird’s song.


Darla – Goodness, but I always adore your loving enthusiasm! We are blessed!


Connie – I am so blessed by your friendship and so grateful for it. “Heaven is all around us - we only have to stop, look, listen and smell.” You’re part of my heaven.


Sharon – Glad you enjoyed the pics! I hope things are warming up and you’re enjoying your blue sunny skies!


Carol – Woods work, too! Any place with a life energy fits the bill, doesn’t it?


Roselle – I’m amazed and in awe that your life has been a message of angels and miracles. So wonderful that you realize it and acknowledge it! I think most of us experience heaven and miracles, but aren’t always open and aware of it. You have a grateful heart because you know.


Rebecca – “I believe that when we are at peace and when we feel loved, we tend to see the good that is out there.” I agree and concur! It’s interesting to me how two people can have the very same occurrence in their life, yet they can react to it in totally opposite directions, with one person grateful and blessed and the other person feeling unhappy or victimized. Peace and love (or lack of it) alter the experience. (( abrazos ))


Sheri – Thank you for the blog award! I learned much about you and share the same feeling about living near the water and about being truly, madly, deeply in love with life right now. SO AWESOME! You always always make me smile. I don’t usually do those lists myself, but for you, I will be very happy to make an exception – lol!


So, here I am … I’ve been doing some freelance writing for a website. Very cool project and I’m enjoying the content development. That’s part of the reason for my absence here; a lot of writing in the evenings or weekends.


And here I am … I’ve been trying to adopt a rescue dog for about two years and recently ramped up my efforts, checking petfinder.com daily, contacting organizations about specific dogs, completing applications and attending weekly dog adoption events at the pet supply stores. There are some great dogs out there! I’m allergic so have been focusing on non-allergenic breeds like Havanese, Maltese, etc. No luck so far, but I’m sure the time will come when “my” dog will present itself somehow. I think the organizations prefer to place the dogs in homes where they won’t be left alone the entire day. I understand that and I’m being patient. I totally trust that I’ll have my dog when I’m supposed to have her. I’m happy and grateful already knowing that there will be a four-legged companion in my life for me to love and care for. Peaceful and content.


And here I am … My daughter, son-in-law and two granddaughters have been living about 50 miles away from me for the past few years. Good news: They’re moving back to Huntington Beach! I’m so thrilled! They’ll only be 2.5 miles from me; we can ride bikes back and forth on the weekends. Their landlord is totally sprucing up their new home; everything should be complete May 1. They’re moving out of their current home next weekend 4/9 and will just stay with me for a few weeks before their move-in. This way the girls can get into school here for the last couple of months. Jasmine (14) moved in with me last weekend; Brianna (10) will be here this Wednesday; we’ll move ‘em next weekend (their stuff will go in the garage of their new place for now) and then everyone will be here. My usually peaceful home will be fun and funny and filled with family. I’m so happy they’re coming back to HB!


And now I’m off to catch up with you all! Those taxes can wait …


love wordle

6 comments:

Lori Skoog said...

Welcome back. You are going to have such a good time with your family nearby.

Janice Lynne Lundy said...

I'm just catching up too, Rose, after being "off" blogging for a while. Not enough hours in the day, but I hope I am "back" as I have missed many of my dear blog friends - who always remind me, as you do, of what is most important in life. xo

Laura said...

Rose I've missed you so!!! It is lovely to read that your special angels will be nesting quite near, what a blessing!

You might consider looking up poodle rescues too...also hypoallergenic and darling dogs. I'm allergic to dogs but our Ellie (a petite standard poodle) has been our sweetheart for almost 8 years.

Welcome back to the blogosphere!

Carol S. said...

Hello Rose, so happy your clan is coming back to your neck of the ocean! Such a blessing and you will surely bring each other joy. I'm trying to catch up on blogs for a few moments too....take care,
Carol

Connie said...

Dear Rose,
I have missed you so much! You are one busy lady! You are such a gifted writer and I am glad that you are able to do this on the side.
I know you are doing the "happy dance" that your family is coming home. Your grandchildren will be happy to be close to you again. Keep us posted! Since I am enjoying the Florida sunshine/water, I think of you often. LOL I thank the Lord every day for allowing me to stay here for the winter.
Hugs,
Connie

Darla said...

So happy to see a new blog from you when I returned from "blog hiatus"...joy to you and with you for knowing a full, peaceful life!