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@loaf,

I almost forgot your Paczki Treats. Enjoy. ✨✨

Enjoy Fat Tuesday. 😎

@sheba2011

Happy Fat Tuesday to you!!✨🎭 We had a very nice, fat lunch with SIL today. Went to a semi-Italian restaurant and, of course, I had Italian – eggplant parmesan with penne and a salad.🍝🥗 Figured I may as well splurge before Lent.

Sis leaves on the 14th and she did not book a trip back because airfares right now were high.✈ She is waiting to see if there are sales after spring break is over. Mom’s birthday is the end of April so not sure if she will be back for that or wait until May/June. I didn’t ask because I don’t want her to think I want her to rush back to take care of mom. But, yes, it is much easier when she is here since I don’t have to run back and forth a couple times a week.

Enjoy your nice weather, we are up and down all week. I think we may hit 70 the beginning of next week.😊 Although we’ve had many snow storms on St. Patrick’s day. I will take anything but more snow!❄❄ Sending kisses back to Oz/🥰

@sheba2011

Yes, I have been busy. Would you believe I am still cleaning??? There are boxes and boxes of things that hubby brought here from our other homes all filled with paper. He has kept everything and forgets when to part with things from twenty years or more ago. Now that he has had some problems, I am going through them bit by bit in between games at the Arcade. I have shredded most. I am getting rid of the clutter and keeping the most important things that may be needed in the future. Thank goodness we have a file cabinet. Everything is now labeled.

Yes, I am still searching for a cardiologist. I felt that waiting until the 24th would put us in Florida for the summer. Now I am looking for the card with the Orthopedist’s Assistant’s phone number and extension number. When clearing one thing you lost track of items you do need later. And I thought everything was in their place. Guess not.

It is a cool day in Florida with the temps in the mid 70s. Tomorrow and through the weekend we will see the 80s and now the weather people are predicting 90s for next week. Guess we will be wishing for cooler temps during the dog days of summer. Unbelievable weather for Florida. And also, no rain in sight.

No we have not gone marketing. Hubby’s back has been a huge problem and I am wondering if there is more to this. The blood tests at the hospital may show something, but so far have not heard. He still needs to do more tests which we will do within the next few weeks.

Enjoy the weather while you are out and about. Remember that March is known for wind and more relentless snow, though neither lasts for very long. Also, don’t forget that we lose an hour in March and that should make you feel a tad better know you can walk Poppy while it is still daylight. Have a great day. Oh yes, I love soup any time of day or night and no matter how hot it is outside. Good anytime of year.

The Valley of Despair

Anyone who has walked through the valley of despair and come out of the other side, knows that even in that darkness, seeds of light can be found.

Anyone who has walked through the valley of despair and come out the other side knows that even in that darkness, seeds of light can be found. Often their tendrils reach out of the gloom and into the daylight alongside the journeyer who emerges from that deep sorrow. When we find ourselves in a place of despair, it can help us to know this, so that we don’t give up. We can stop, take a deep breath, and remind ourselves that we will find ourselves on the other side of this troubled time, and that we may even emerge with something new to offer.

It seems that despair has been around for as long as humans have been able to express themselves, and many of the great artists, teachers, and visionaries have labored through times of depression and hopelessness. Their words, images, and lives can serve as beacons in the darkness, even if they can’t always immediately lead us out. In the end, we must find our own way, and this is why despair often overwhelms us when it comes; we doubt that we have the resources to contend with such a formidable presence all by ourselves. This is when we must come to our own aid and know in our hearts that we have what it takes to keep moving forward in the general direction of the light.

Even though we must ultimately rely on ourselves, this doesn’t mean we can’t ask for help. Our friends and families can help us, as can our inner guides and helping spirits. They can serve the purpose of a fire that burns throughout the night, keeping us warm, and providing a light by which we might see the changes we may need to make in order to move forward. In addition, there truly are seeds of light inside us, however small, waiting to unfurl their green shoots, if only we will give them the time. AMEN! ✨✨

@kittengirl,

Make it a great month. ✨

@shoelady60,

Good day in the ‘burgh. 😘😎✨How are you today Lady? How is your sister and mother
doing? I know it is getting close to your sister returning to California. When will she come
back to the ‘burgh? I miss her already. ✨💕🌹

I hope you have a nice luncheon with your SIL. ✨😘I think just about everyone could use
a break with all that is going on in the world. Good grief.

Enjoy the day. Blowing a kiss to Jake’s Canvas. 😘✨

@71flowerchild,

Howdy in Texas please be safe and healthy. Give the fur babies a nice OZ hug. ✨✨

@taci,

Good morning in S. California. I know you are trying to keep your mind off of world
events too. I pray this madness ends for the people of Ukraine.

Taci enjoy the hike today I am going for a long one as I need to feel some fresh air. ✨

Happy Trails To You. 🎶🎶Taci be safe out there.

@oodiebom,

Good afternoon on the Gulf Coast. ✨✨How are you and your husband doing today?
If you are busy setting up appointments I hope it all works out.

Hey take it easy and enjoy the day. Oz is very nice today.

@xango,

Good day in sunny Florida. ✨I did read your post from last night and I left you a reply. ✨
Oz is beautiful today warm and sunny I don’t know how long it will last but I will take it
for now. I can hit my stride now with my walking which I love to do. 😎💕✨

I love soup it fills you up and you don’t have to eat a lot of stuff. 😜 Enjoy Marda Gras
today. 🌹 Let me know what you think of the book I recommended. I am trying to take
my mind off of the things happening in Ukraine I pray for peace.

Enjoy the strawberries I am eating a few as I type this. 💕💕

@defg,

Welcome to a new month and enjoy Marda Gras in Maryland. ✨✨

@ddshoppy,

Good morning in S. California. ✨😎Wishing you a safe and good month. How are the
grandchildren? Enjoy that California sunshine OZ is alright today we have plenty of sun. 😎✨

@loaf,

Good afternoon in the rock and roll City. Loaf I hope this is a good day and a great new
month for you. ✨💕 Let me know what I can cover for you in Club Sheba.