Speachless

I have found myself speachless the last couple of days.  As, some things way heavy on the heart. It has been a week to reflect back on a difficult year.  I have been trying to change some old routines and purge my life of old ways. I am trying to move forward and let new people and new things into my life. I have had a lot of time to think of how sometimes it is hard to let go of the old and enjoy yourself.  I have come to realize that I am the only one who can decide on my own happiness.  Life does not wait for us to be happy.  We decide to be happy each day.

I started my week off with the notion that it was going to be a good week, so far that notion has paid off.  I have actually been outside walking with Laney as once again we are having beautiful weather for December.  I also have had lunch with a dear friend and talked about good times in the future. I spent time to bless all people in my life that have been supportive of me and my family the last couple of years. Some of them are close by and some of them are many miles away. And of course, I am thankful that my husband and Laney are always a part of my happiness.

This week of December is a week to remember my mother and mother-in-law as they both were born in December. How ironic it is to think that they both passed away in the month of May. It has been eight years since my mother passed and six since my mother-in law passed. I sometimes wonder what they would have thought of Laney. I believe she would have brought great joy to their lives.  Life is beautiful with my  four legged friend!!

Unbelievable Weather

Today is December 3rd and the temperature was 64 degrees at 7pm this evening.  My husband and I are amazed at how warm it is this time of year.  We spent the eve walking outside and polished off four miles.  It was fun once again looking at all the houses decorated with Christmas lights.  It almost seems like a dream for us to have this nice of weather in December.  We are truly enjoying it. 

Laney awaits for me to put up the Christmas tree, so she can chew on the tree skirt.  I think I'll have to put a new one out since the last one was tossed in the garbage, because Laney shredded it. I should be thankful she doesn't eat ornaments. That would be a little hard on the digestive system.

Well, I hope I have not made as many typo errors in this posting as yesterday.  My brain was definitely tired as I made four corrections.  I guess it is possible that the last fifteen years of stress has left my brain a little dull. Perhaps I have care giver's brain. Maybe, there is research to support that conclusion. Huh! Life goes on.