SATURDAY MORNING - LOVELY COFFEE

Good Morning and welcome to Saturday morning in my little corner of the world - where the air is cold and damp but the coffee hot and strong.  A new day in front of me and one I have started well with a big pot of soup already on cooking - warm, welcoming and comforting.

I hope the sun shines for a while this afternoon because I would like to get out and pull some of the weeds that have flourished during the wet wet weather we have had, but if that doesn't happen - there is another day tomorrow.

Two of my girls are heading home today from a week at Port Elliott - a break they both needed very much - they work very hard and a winter holiday by the beach would have been lovely for them with walks on the beach and relaxing times. - lots of meals out too.

Now that I am back Blogging I am going to try to do this early in the morning and will have to tomorrow because we have power cuts for maintenance work from 8.00.a.m. - so there's a challenge for me.

I have reached this stage of my life with very few regrets and can honestly say I am pleased to be a work in progress. learning and growing each day.

The things that happen to us change us and I believe my illness and transplant has changed me into being a better person.   I am at peace with myself and feel "at home" and they must surely be good things.

I count my blessings every day and can always find something to be thankful for - yes there is ALWAYS something to be thankful for - even in the darkest hours.

I have no idea exactly what this day will bring forth - but I am open to the challenge and excitement and anticipate it with a smile.

My words for 2013 - are 'CELEBRATE' and 'EMBRACE' and I certainly try to do both of those things every day - I celebrate the little things and embrace the changes and challenges and always try to be present to the moment.

If it does rain this afternoon - a movie may be on my agenda with hot chocolate and some knitting - who knows and that's part of the challenge and adventure?  

I wish you all a wonderful Saturday and hope that you can find something nice to do - just a restful time, making cookies with children, a walk in the park or on the beach with the one you love.   I hope the phone rings for you with that call you are waiting for, you get green lights when you are out driving, and that the shop has exactly what you are looking for and you don't have to wait too long.

I wish you love and laughter, health and happiness, flowers on your pathway and diamonds in your sky.

Take care and please remember to be present to the moment,

Love and hugs,

Linda

(a work in progress.)

RUBY TUESDAY

Welcome to Ruby Tuesday evening in my little corner of the world where the sky has been grey all day - but I have found patches of sunshine in other ways.   The daffodils on my desk are still fresh and smiling and bringing much joy to me.

 It has been cold but it has been a lovely day - my lawns were cut today and the smell was lovely and they look very smart - there has been much growth because of all the rain we have had - lunch and a chat with a friend and then off to the hairdressers for me.

Lovely mail in my box this morning - a delightful card and a wrist band to wear which says "BELIEVE"  - the card is precious and says "I believe in you simply because you are you" - I was and still am delighted.

Those sweet and simple affirmations can bring such joy to hearts - I am blessed indeed and it certainly put a spring in my step and a smile on my lips.

I like Tuesdays when I go to the Hairdresser - they make such a fuss of me and always nice coffee and a chat and even coming home in late afternoon traffic was relatively stress free.  The roads were busy but it was all fine.

I am settled in for a quiet evening and about to have dinner, and then get some emails written and put actual pen to paper while I listen to sweet music. 

The temperature has been higher than recently but now it is cold again and I am about to go and turn on my electric blanket in readiness for bedtime ~ must be my age I think ~ I used to like sliding into cold sheets but not any more.  

Life is sweet for me - but I know that there are many who struggle and I send love and light to them as they take a difficult path ~ there is sadness and pain for many and illness for others.   Wherever you are on your journey be present to the moment ~ this moment will not come again and there is always something to be thankful for.   I know at times it is hard to see.

Many are on holidays or enjoying the anticipation of getting away to rest and recuperate and just enjoy time away with a loved one ~ some of you have just come back from a weekend of memory making and many of you are just plodding along the journey that is your life.  There is joy in the journey and I hope that you can open your eyes to see it, feel it and believe it.

To those of you packing up your homes for a big move, a new life and a grand adventure I wish you well, I wish you a happy new life and I hope that it is all you are dreaming and hoping for.

Thank you for visiting the musings of my heart ~ a heart that has found jewels and gems on this Ruby Tuesday and sends love and care to all.

Love and hugs,
Linda 

BE YOURSELF

Welcome to Wednesday afternoon in Adelaide where the sun is shining but the wind is cold.   We had a rainy morning and for a while it looked as though the rain had set in for the day.

So in my little corner of the world the sky is blue, the sun is shining and all seems to be well after a busy day yesterday.

Yesterday was the training session with Donate Life Australia and it was a very good function - lots of great speakers and much to learn about solid organ transplants and corneal transplants.   The company was good, the venue excellent, food lovely and the best coffee I have had in a long long time.

The following pictures were taken from the Roof Top Garden of the Majestic Hotel here in Adelaide, where the scenery was lovely but the wind very cold.

The Group was varied and each one had a special story to tell of their journey ~ I was in the company of other recipients and several members of Donor families.  Each one of us wanting to do something to in part spread awareness and education for Organ and Tissue donation.   I caught up again with the lovely Donor Mum I met in February and shared many other stories too.


I felt yesterday I was in the company of friends and was able to be myself and to count my blessings and there is lots of rain to dance in and I often sing silly songs.


I came home in the bus and that was an awful experience - I swear the driver thought he was taking part in a Demolition Derby ~ a very rough ride and many elderly folk were very unsteady on their feet and rather scared. I know they have a schedule to keep but please think about the safety and comfort of the passengers - it was hold on for dear life.  It crossed my mind that here I was coming home from a Donate Life meeting and I was in fear of losing my life on a bus home.  


I notice that our American friends are having it very hot again - and I hope they can find a cool spot and have a long icy drink and keep out of the extreme sun.  Here they are peeling off and I am adding more layers to keep warm - we need a big mixing pot to mix all the weather conditions up so that we can all have something more moderate and temperate.


Wherever you are in our beautiful crazy world and no matter if you are working or at home or travelling ~ I wish you a safe day/evening, I wish you shelter from the sun/rain, green traffic lights, nice coffee that you didn't have to make yourself, beautiful music that stirs your soul, the company of someone you love and the sweet sweet joys of friendship.  I wish you the good company of family or work colleagues or if you need I wish you the "bliss of solitude".


Take care as you move around in our world ~ shoot for the moon, celebrate love and life, play fair and I hope that you can jump for joy.


Thank you for calling by to visit the musings of my heart - a heart that is happy to be itself and wish you the joy and freedom to be yourself.   To take on the challenges of what life brings your way   ~ live every day and always be present to each moment.


Love and hugs,
Linda