WELCOME TO FRIDAY

It's Friday morning in my little corner of the world and life is just fine and dandy  ~ not without some complications, but all is well.   Weather is glorious ~ beautiful sunny autumn days and cool nights.

I did some early morning shopping and a full moon was still visible in my morning sky although the day had long dawned,   The moon has been amazing of the past few nights ~ go out and look when night time comes for you and when I do that I become aware of the size of the universe and yet the fact that as the moon sets for me it rises in the northern hemisphere, so for a few brief hours the moon is visible on the sky to both halves of the world.   Truly beautiful image this morning.

The days and weeks are flying so fast ~ it will be Easter soon and then we will be on the way forward to Christmas once again ~ only 290 days to go,

To those for whom Friday has dawned make it a good day and enjoy all that is has to offer ~ if the road is tough and steep ~ I hope you have a friend to walk beside you and share the load.   Someone to cheer you as you make your way forward.    Be proud of your achievements and anticipate a weekend filled with happy hours.

To those of you who linger in the mist of Thursday ~ spend a quiet evening, discuss your day, how you feel and what has happened to you and then be sure to get a good night's rest so that you too can enjoy all the lovely things that Friday has to offer.

I have started reading again after a short break ~ don't know what happened there, but I am back into books and articles and loving it.  We have taken out a subscription to Time Magazine again and I will enjoy that ~ that was cancelled during the time of my illness as I couldn't read it and no-one else had the time or inclination to do so.    So now we have the weekly mailing of the magazine and will find some interesting articles in there.

I have several DVDs to watch - and am delighted with the arrival on The Tree of Life and The Help in my mailbox this week - now to find the time to watch them, plus the others I have but haven't watched yet.   I was going to view several over summer ~ but it just didn't happen.  

I have been cooking this morning ~ a big pot of sauce in the slow cooker and the kitchen smelling of oregano, garlic, tomato and all sorts of spices ~ very nice.  I really enjoy my slow cooker and use it all year round.

I did some shopping very early this morning and it was bliss ~ no crowds, no crying children and no frazzled mothers and a staff who were fresh and not tired from the day  ~  a very pleasant experience (or at least as pleasant as grocery shopping can be.)

And apart from all of this there is little to write ~ maybe a movie on Sunday with The Golden Girls (who, by the way are doing a Cooking Class on Saturday ~ I opted out of that one.) but I shall spend Saturday with Mary (Narelle's Mum on holiday here, so she won't be alone.)

Several of my friends are struggling health wise right now and I send love and care to comfort you and ease your journey.  It's never easy coping with work situations when you are feeling a little under par, but hold tight to the friendship and care I have for you and I hope in some small way it makes the path a little smoother.

Please hold my friend Kristy in your hearts and prayers ~ she is really having a tough time right now and could use all the love and support we can muster.  It's her birthday time too - Happy Birthday Darling Girl.

No matter how dark the path or how difficult there is always something to be thankful for and I hope that wherever you are that there is some little piece of happiness that finds its way to you and brightens your heart.

Thank you for visiting the Musings of My Heart ~ a thankful and pensive heart today.

Love and hugs,

Linda.

IT'S FRIDAY AND THE WEEKEND IS ON THE WAY

Welcome to my Friday evening and Friday morning is just arriving in the Northern Hemisphere ~ I hope it is a great day and holds the promise of a wonderful joy filled weekend for you.

This is the last official weekend of our summer and Mother Nature is turning up the heat to celebrate that event  ~ it is hot and we are promised heat for the next two or three days.

Weekends are generally quiet for me and this one will be spent hibernating from the heat.   I do have some shopping I want to do but that will not take long and I shall be back inside as quickly as I can.

I am not a summer girl at all - English born and meant for cooler climes I think.

I am still feeling a little "off colour" so I took myself back to bed this afternoon and slept for two hours ~ a good thing I think but then why do I feel guilty about it ?

Weekends often mean travel for people to visit family and friends, or just to take the opportunity to  get away and spend quality time with a loved one.  The milder February weather in the USA may give many of you the opportunity to do this and I hope you have a wonderful time.     Take care driving on busy roads, enjoy walking in the sunshine, through parks, on the beach and enjoy shopping excursions if that's on your agenda.   Two days isn't long, but it can give just enough time and space to refresh, restore and re find yourself and your loved one.   I am a born romantic and I like to think of happy, close and warm times away from the stresses that life has been piling on people.  Take the time, make the time and celebrate life and love.

I know some of you have been unwell and to you I say take care and get lots of rest so that you can start a new week with new zest and zeal.   

I start a week of back to routine blood tests and clinic visits - no complaints from me - I have had three months away from it all and I am hoping for at least the same time between my next visit.  I shall accept graciously what I am told, but I live in hope.  I always get a little "twitchy" when it comes to clinic times and that is something I am working on and trying to not let happen.   My blood pressure often goes sky high (white coat syndrome I think).   

I have a wonderful healthy life and I am thankful, but I guess in the mind of each transplant recipient lives the fear that things may go wrong and there is that dreaded word "rejection" ~ it lurks in the shadows for all of us.   

I shall have my bloods taken early Monday morning and then take my car in for servicing - kind of service time for me too.  !!

I am promising myself an early night, but time just gets away some times and suddenly I am lost in a myriad and maze of words and three hours have passed.  

I have so much for which I am grateful and as I have said before the wonder of the Internet brings great joy to me and fills my hours with gladness.  I am able to write, Blog, have contact through groups and even talk face to face with those I love.   It is amazing to be able to see tired eyes and hear the peals of laughter and almost step over distance.  Telephone calls are wonderful, but to see the faces is extra special.   When Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone he sure started long distance communication - no more cans and string and no more smoke signals.  We are blessed indeed.

Thank you for visiting the Musings of this slightly melancholy heart today ~ your visits are special and I am glad you call by and you were always on my mind. 

Love and hugs,

Linda. 

FRIDAY EVENING - TIRED, HOME AND SO MUCH TO BE THANKFUL FOR.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoygmylt2iM

Josh Groban - Thankful

"There's so much to be thankful for"


Hi there on Friday evening - been a busy day and the sun has shone for most of the day despite the wind being chilly.


We did a morning run to the Airport with our younger daughter who has a weekend of work in Sydney - it was lovely to see her striding so confidently into the Terminal and to know that she is comfortable with the travel and time away.  


Then not much done at home and off to Flinders this afternoon and there is so much to be thankful for.   My blood results told us that my liver function is excellent and kidney function is doing well.
Level of one drug a little high but apparently that fluctuates from test to test.    Tall this means that there is no change with medication and my next appointment is October 14th. but in between there is the September ERCP so this means I will be checked monthly for a little while and that's fine.


The traffic was dreadful - Friday afternoon late and a busy arterial road and lots of police about - everyone seemed in a hurry to get home.   I know I was glad to get home and am now ready for bed.   I have eaten, am in my dressing gown and warm and safe.


I offer my thanks to the Staff who greeted me so cheerfully and helpfully, Doctors and those who have shown interest in how things were going.   The answer is - they are going very well and there is so much to be thankful for.


As you face your weekend - I hope the sun shines for you, you have time to relax and spend time with family and friends, your work colleagues are cheerful and co-operative.   I wish you clear roads and safe journeys, laughter and love and hope that for you too there is so much to be thankful for.


Love and hugs,
Linda.