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@oodiebom,

Thank you for sharing your story about your Uncle and his amazing friend in England.
A friendship that lasted 70 years. I could talk to your Uncle for hours. I have so many
questions.

When I worked at Macy’s Dept. Store when I was a student I knew a tailor who showed
me his numbers that were tattooed on his arm. I had never seen anything like that I
could not believe what I was looking at. May your dear Uncle RIP and I thank him
for us service and to the wonderful English Woman who enriched both their lives. 🌹

Here is to your Uncle and his English Friend I bet they had many days with a
cup of tea. 🌹

@sheba2011

Memorial Day is a Day of Remembrance. But not only for the remembrance of our soldiers who fought the wars in other countries, but for the many strangers who took them into their own homes and their hearts. My uncle, may he RIP, used to tell many stories of his time in England. While stationed there he was introduced to a woman who gave him a place to sleep and home cooked meals. I have no idea how many months/years he was stationed in England, but suffice to say it was many. Every leave he would return to her home. Long leaves he would return to his home. They remained friends for over 70 years and would visit one another every so often. So, on this day I want to say thank you to all the strangers who took a service member into their hearts and made their day better just by being there.

@Shoelady

I read your post from yesterday. Your mom picked a cruise for February. I just wanted to give you a heads up on some things. There is a running battle between the cruise ships and the Governor of Florida on showing IDs along with current, up to date vaccinations for Covid. The cruise ships are making the vaccines compulsory for all their employees and need verification from their guests that they have done the same. The Governor feels that is no one’s business whether you have had the vaccination or not. Ships are now contemplating to leave from other ports where this would be viable. So, say your mom wants to leave from Florida, in February she may have to embark elsewhere. Could be NYC, Md., Bermuda, Caribbean or another Port of Call. Of course the cruise lines will let her know. This can change in a matter of minutes. Florida wants the embarkations because the tourists is what they wish for and brings in many $$$. By the way, hope she took the senior rate. Having a Fl. address also gives us perks as well.

Considering Others

Every thought we think and every action we take has an impact on the world around us

Every thought we think and every action we take has an impact on the world around us. To be aware of this is to be conscious of our impact on the people in our lives. Sometimes we just want to do what we want to do, but considering the full ramifications of our actions can be an important part of our spiritual growth and awareness. At first, being more conscious requires effort, but once we have made it a habit, it becomes second nature. The more we practice this awareness of others, the more we find ourselves in easy alignment with our integrity.

Our thoughts are an important place to begin this practice because our thoughts are the seeds of our actions. It is not necessary or beneficial to obsessively monitor all our thoughts, but we can perhaps choose one thought or action per day and simply notice if we are in alignment with this experience of integrity. For example, we may find ourselves replaying a negative encounter with someone in our minds. We may think that this doesn’t affect the person about whom we are thinking, but the laws of energy tell us that it does. When we hold someone negatively in our minds, we risk trapping them in negativity. If we were this person, we might wish for forgiveness and release. We can offer this by simply letting go of the negative thought and replacing it with a wish for healing on that person’s behalf.

With regard to our actions, we may have something difficult to express to someone. Taking the time to consider how we would feel if we were in his or her shoes will enable us to communicate more sensitively than we would if we just expressed ourselves from our own perspective. When we modify our approach by taking someone else’s feelings into account, we bring benefit to that person and ourselves equally. The more we do this, the more we reaffirm our integrity and the integrity of our relationship to the world. 😘😎💕

@kittengirl,

Good morning in California I hope this day finds you doing well. 🌹
Sending Kitty hugs to all your cats and Kitten thinking of you too.

Enjoy this day with your grandson and the rest of the family. 🌹

Cherie,

Happy Memorial Day in S. California. Take care. 😘🌹

@shoelady60,

Good day in the ‘burgh. 😘💕Enjoy the day with hubby and family.
Give Jake a nice wet OZ hug yeah we have rain all day. Like I always say the
show must go on. 😎🌹

Just relax with Jake. 🤣

@71flowerchild,

Howdy in Texas and may this be a good day for you and the family. Sending you a
Memorial Day shout out. Hoping you and the fur babies are doing well. 🌹😎

@taci,

Enjoy the day in S. California you did a great hike yesterday two miles. I can do a good
mile I have never tried for two miles. 😘😎Those endorphins were kicking in.

Taci your husband pilot planes does he still fly them?😎

Happy Trails and Happy Memorial Day to you and your family. 💕

@oodiebom,

Good day on the Gulf Coast I am so happy the Spoon Bill Birds came to visit and I hope
they come more often. 😎I feel your angst about traveling back to the North. So much
to encounter I think you and hubby will do fine. 😘 I wish you had another driver so you
don’t have to stop so often.

How are you doing today Oodie I know you had a few aches and pains I just hope you
are feeling better today. We are raining all day in OZ today. 🌹 The show still goes on
with my husband. 😎

I am still doing my rain dance for you so you can get some good rain. 🤣😘

@bichon18,

Good afternoon in Florida Amy may this be a blessed day for you and Jerry.
Give the fur babies a nice wet OZ pet. 🌹 Happy Memorial Day.

@defg,

Good day in Maryland make it a great one with hubby. 🌹

Oz is chilly and raining and I have clouds in my coffee. 😎

@ddshoppy,

Good Morning in S. California may this be a blessed day with your family. 🌹

@loaf,

Good day in Ohio have a safe day with the family. I have left posts for you so if you
have time you may want to go back and read them. 🌹😎 Happy Memorial Day.
To those that served thank you for your service. 😎🌹

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