High on Life

Just a quick love of life...a note to myself about how much I love the people around me, the people who visit me on my blog site, the great outdoors and the beauty you can find in the small intricacies of everyday living.
That's a lot of differences in that long sentence...it's all good. I'm on a little high because after a long, I thought, never ending week of tasks; I got to sit down with a couple of amazing guys and speak about spiritual things. It made me thankful for having such good friends around me, near and far, old and new. It also reminded me that in everything living, there is beauty and wonder. I can sit and gaze for a longtime at plant life floating in a koi pond.

This reminds me of clover-then Ireland-then the lucky charms guy-then a secret joke my sister and I shared about something spiritual..ie "its magically delicious".  No one will get this except a few who know me well. It's something I only share with those who need to know. Closely guarded to my heart. We all have those kinds of moments...those connecting associations that we can do sometimes-like I just did~
I love to sit and watch one of my favorite kinds of bird-the puffin just puttering along. Although I saw many puffins while riding the rail (train) up along the coast of England to Scotland; this one was at our Oregon aquarium.

But you can see how when I was enjoying watching this funny guy swishing around, happy and curious...my mind went to over seas and all my adventures there. It was a sweet day-reminiscing~

I guess that even though I've had so many rough/hard/barely wanted to breath anymore moments in my life, I am glad I woke up to see another day. For if I had not- I wouldn't have gotten to meet or re-friend old friends- 'all the people' that have come into my part of this crazy world. Or get to enjoy more of natures art show.

I am going to stay on my "high" for as long as I can make it last.

How great would it be for me to have all of you, together for a few moments every morning to give a warm and happy hug to start your day out right?! I can't- but, when your eyes open in the morning, see me hugging you and wishing you a happy, positive step out into your day. Hold that smile and share it with someone who needs it :)

Peace out~

Breast Cancer-Tribute to a Lost one~

 

 

There was a time over a year ago when we lost a loved one to breast cancer. My sister Michelle Renee'. She was a young 50 years old. I had the intense blessing of caring for her until she took her last breath. Although it was breaking my heart to see her slip away; I knew she was comfortable and well taken care of and some of her last words to me a couple days before she lost the capability to speak was... that she went into a beautiful white light and just floated around happy and peacefully every time she went 'out'. (a frozen seizure) She left this world too soon. She was my one constant, my miss Emily to my miss Maeme ( the Walton's tv show).

To honor my sister, some family members took one of her head scarfs and a picture of her and went down to the pacific ocean at night ( not quite sure why we picked night time) built a camp fire, found some drift wood and fashioned a sail ship out of it. We used her head scarf as a sail and fixed the picture of her to it. A few of her nephews braved the cold waters and took the ship out into the ocean about knee deep. The ship was set off. One person  ( with a slingshot-because we had no bow and arrow)  lit a fireball- and shot it at the vessel to give my sister her beloved Viking funeral that she always talked about.

I would like to say that the fireball was a direct hit and it burned brightly as it sailed into eternity...but..no. It was a valiant try. One of the men had to go out  in the surf and manually light it on fire~

And so the rest of us stood on the banks of moolock beach, Newport, Oregon and bid my sister-Auntie-and mother a sweet crossing over~

We returned to the campfire and toasted my sister with each of us giving a precious memory dear to our own heart. It was healing, we laughed, we cried, we were cold...... and finally retreated to our vehicle after extinguishing the fire.

We gave her what she wanted, she gave us a way to let go of our inner most grief. Although we all miss her in our own ways...it is easy to find a smile upon our faces when we remember the tribute to honor her life. I know it made her smile-

 

I have no doubt that after fighting a good and courageous battle for her health, that she is free of pain and is having the time of her spiritual new beginning.
If you loose someone who has your heart, I encourage you to get family and friends together and pay a beautiful and fun tribute to them. Leave the end of their earthly life with a fond memory. They want you to remember them and smile, ear to ear....not to be sad.
Honor them in this way- it will help heal the heart~

                                                              Peace out~
                                                              Love well~

Clown-Around Fun Time

I know, its been a little while since I've posted !! Life was getting a little overwhelming the last couple of weeks. I pretty much said ''yes" to everyone's requests who needed me. I like people to feel that they can come to me and ask for help, etc. and know I will do my best to accommodate. I hate to say 'no' to a needful plea. There are many people who are kind and do the same.
Through all of this mad-running around, trying to get it all done...the only way I was able to come out still smiling and not totally wore out, was to make things funny....ie: keep it light!
I'm telling you, there were times when I could have let frustrations and stress make my tasks down right unbearable! But then I would have made my time and all those around me miserable. 'Nnnnnnnnot' going to happen. Instead, I just take a deep breath and start giggling! I might even throw in a good natured quip of sarcasm pertaining to my mental exhaustion or the situation I'm dealing with at that moment. I seem to find my second breath to continue on; usually making whomever I'm with feel lighter and happier-and that makes me even more energized in a positive way. It's like hitting a reset button on your nerves, energy and thought process. It helps me remember that It was a *gift* that I was asked to help out because I have their respect and confidence. I feel like other people have more faith in me than I do myself. I am definitely a work in progress :)
 It is a very humbling way of life. One that I am so very thankful for.
I have a very interesting bunch of family and friends. Most are as crazy as I am (in a positive way)
If someone sees I am getting down or stressed...leave it to them to get silly /funny, to help pull me out of my descent into grumpiness~

That is one of the reasons I love all of them dearly. Family-near and far, friends-near and far.

Life has never been real easy for me, I'm sure many know what that is like. But like good old Abe Lincoln said " we are as happy as we make our minds up to be" Now that is pretty basic common sense ! I try to take it one step further and try to make rough situations funny, smile worthy. (appropriately)
I am not a clown by no means, but I do believe in trying to keep things light when it gets rough...it helps me to remember the negative situation will pass, and with a little prayer help, I will find a way to make it through the day and hopefully shine some light on others that need a boost.....
There is too much sadness and stress etc. in the world today- I don't want to add to it!! I am very far from being perfect, but if I can plant a tiny seed of 'clown' in you -so you may go out tomorrow and make someone else's day go better, happier- then yay me and you! :)
. A long distance friend of mine who lives in Utah, reminds me ever so often to keep smiling -I say the same to him. Now if you can get others to smile and laugh in their daily tasks....Id say your ahead of the game!! Go you!!!
Enjoy your week, don't let life tear you down. You were born a creative, worthy of happiness and some silliness, wonderful human being.
                                                                      Peace out- my circus of new clowns
                                                                      Be happy, be kind~