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@xango

Hi and a great afternoon and evening to both of you. I am a bit jealous. Your husband is coming along great with your care while I sit here wishing my hubby could have the surgery and be done already. I do have some news that I will be sharing under oodiebom. And yes, I did thank you the same day that you sent Paul Anka. It came at the right time and at the right place. Music has always made me feel better and has always lifted my spirits when I’m down or facing something new. Luckily I can go back to that from time to time.

I have tried to grow fresh spices on the Cape. But, for some reason they just never took to the soil I used. Haven’t tried them in Florida, but may once the side of our home is taken care of. It’s a stone area and the weeds just love it. The rain has helped them to grow. I contacted a landscaper and we will have the stone removed and have grass planted. At least when we are away that area will be mowed. Reading your posts, I just may give it a try here. I have containers and soil. It would be great to have fresh spices for a change. And, they do make a meal taste delicious. Hubby thinks I’m a gourmet cook. But it’s the spices and our Air Fryer that does the work.

I am now talking about a trip to Brandon for our Asian dishes. It may be the change that hubby needs to get through the rest of this month and next. Take care of yourself and stay safe.

@oodiebom🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴

Hello Oodie, how are you and your husband doing?
I hope and pray that you get all the answers and tests you need.
I left you a song the other day, don’t know if you got to see it. It’s called, I Wish You
Love. It’s by Paul Anka, it was sent to me by a friend and I thought about you.
Let us know how you are doing Oodie when you get a chance.
Take care Oodie 🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴

@Sheba 🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻
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Hello Sheba, I love to read about Charlie. We have a beautiful day here, and hope you are having the same.
The other day before the full moon I cut lots and lots of sage. I planted in the front of the house in large pots. It grew so much, large leaves and it spreads all over. Also I cut Oregano, Rosemary and Bay leaves. Placed them in old fashioned ice trays I got at the dollar store. Filled it with Olive oil and frozen them. Then removed from the trays and placed in freezer plastic bags.
In the Winter I will have fresh herbs to made my soups and all my cooking.
I am concerned about Oodie, I hope all her questions are answered. And the tests are done.
The good news I wrote about yesterday is, husband is cleared for work. And will start driving in about one week.😊 Yesterday his Cardiologist give him the green light. He goes for a stress test next week and then after he can start Cardio rehab.
He has improved much, and is getting better with each day. I can’t thank you and many others enough for all the prayers.
Take care Sheba and enjoy your walks with Poppy and your visits with Charlie.
🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻

@sheba2011

Good afternoon to you. Ran around all morning getting things done since tomorrow is mom Friday and I won’t have time. Bought a pumpkin for the front landing🎃 and will hang my Fall wreath on the door. Mom’s rug was delivered this morning so I will unpack it tomorrow and place it in her room – too heavy for her and I don’t want her falling. I hope she will like it.😊

How is Poppy doing, does he get along with Charlie?🐶🐈 That is so sweet that you are his second mom for all these years.💕 Loved the Dalmatian pic from yesterday.💖

BIL is hanging in there. His gallbladder surgery is scheduled for 10/10 but with all his problems, who knows? Things change very quickly with him.😕

Our weather is great, warmer by the weekend. I did see RF announced his retirement.😞 Time for some new champs. Have a relaxing evening, sending hugs to you and Poppy.🤗🌻

Enjoy! ✨😎

Stepping Into Freedom

Waking up to the fact that something needs to change in our lives is the first step to realizing our dreams.

We have all had the experience of realizing that something in our lives is not working. This knowledge can come as a sudden realization or a nagging feeling of doubt that grows stronger, waking us up to the fact that something needs to change. Some people have a tendency to act rashly and make sweeping changes before even understanding what the problem is. Other people fear change, so they live with the uncomfortable awareness that something needs to shift but don’t do anything about it. Between these two extreme responses lies a middle way that can help us powerfully and gracefully change what isn’t working.

The first step is remembering that your life is made up of parts that belong to an interconnected whole. Changing one thing can change everything. Because of this, small changes often have a big effect. Sometimes much bigger changes are necessary, but the only way to know for sure is to take the time to really understand the problem. Examine your life in its entirety — your work, your relationships, where you live — and determine what specifically is not functioning the way you would like. Once you have figured out the problem, write it down on a piece of paper. For example, “I am not happy with my relationship” or “I don’t like my apartment.” The next step is to figure out the adjustment you would like to make and how you can go about making this change.

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The key to making changes that work is to accept the necessity of change as part of life. As we change, we may find it necessary to fine-tune our relationships, work, and living situations. Our lives are living, breathing entities that reflect our dynamic selves. AMEN! ✨✨

Kittengirl,

Have a blessed day. ✨

@shoelady60,

Good day in the ‘burgh. 😘✨😎Oz is alright today. I know tomorrow is Mom Friday. 😘✨
Hey lots of surprises in the world of Tennis with people retiring.

The world has a lot going on. Kick your feet up today if you can and just enjoy the moment.

Fall will be here before you know it. 😜✨

Weather is perfect here! It’s lawn care day & that’s almost complete.😊 My FIL just bought a new high-rise condo & has to downsize, so I’ll be helping with that when I can & with the move. He’s been in his current home that he built since 1983!! Lots of work to be done, of course!!😨😱😰
Enjoy your day, Sheba & family — and HSN peeps!!
🙌🙏💟💗💖💓💜💚💙💕💞

Taci,

Good morning in S. California all I can say is Happy Trails To You. 🎶🎶😎
Be careful out there.

@oodiebom,

Good afternoon on the Gulf Coast of Florida. ✨😎Oodie how are you doing? I am
concerned about both you and your husband. Oodie I hope you get the answers
you need for your husband care. I feel your stress. I hope you have an answer soon
and tests to back it up.

I am glad you got some rest. I did a lot today this is my break. Oodie take it easy
you have had a hectic month already. ✨

I am keeping you and your husband in my prayers for a respectful amount of time to get
answers and test done. I know you want to go North hang on just a little longer.

@xango,

Good afternoon in Florida. How are you and hubby doing today? I hope you have
enough rain. 😜😎I love hearing about all your food and spices and the fact you can
grow them is amazing. ✨💕

My neighbor has a nice garden just a couple doors down and he is a master at what
he does. Neighbor is kind enough to let me pick some of his veggies we have known each
other over 20 years. ✨

I have been taking care of Charlie today he paid me a very early visit I was out on the Patio
with Poppy and he came out of nowhere I feed him some good cat food and gave him fresh
water. I am enjoying his visits. I know he will be back to take a nap and sit by me. Charlie
was rescued by my neighbors and came to visit me eleven years ago. We have been friends
ever since I have wrote about him several times through the years on this thread. 💕

Almost time for your husband’s lunch I am so glad things are going well for both of you. ✨

defg,

I hope all is well in Maryland enjoy these last days of Summerland. ✨

ddshoppy,

Good morning in S California I hope this is a good day for you here is to more rain
for all of California. 😎✨

@loaf,

Good day in Ohio and Loaf I hope it is a good one for you. ✨😘🌹Miss ya I know you
are taking care of family. 💕Enjoy the day.