My Gratitude Continues

The week is passing by quickly and my husband and I are looking forward to enjoying time with some friends this weekend.  We have not seen these friends for several years.  They live out of area, but they are always close to our heart..  It will be exciting to see them and catch up on what is happening in our lives.  So, today I am grateful for good friends and all the fun memories with them.  We are hoping to make some more new memories.

The concert with Kevin Bacon last night was good.  There were lots and lots and lots of people in a small outdoor area called the civic center at The Greene.  I guess that was to be expected when a free concert is held and it is a Hollywood actor.  There were other bands performing also.  It was an interesting evening watching people.  Since the area was packed, we managed to squeeze into a small area by a huge flower pot.  A great evening to remember as I got to sit next to beautiful flowers and my husband.

My other grateful thing today is of course flowers.  I write about flowers quite often.  The civic area last evening was adorned with beautiful flowers.  I can not imagine a world without flowers.   The sight and smell of them can make anyone smile.  There is something calming about a flower garden.  It can be good therapy when you need to be uplifted.  I love flowers and I am very grateful for their beauty.  I think  I'll pick up a boutique for the table today.

My last gratitude thought today is for my son.  I don't speak of him often.  He likes his privacy and wishes to stay out of my blog.  He is however a gift of love.  I found out that I was pregnant with him on Valentines Day many years ago.  That was a great day.  So today I wish to tell him that I am proud that he is my son, and I am lucky that he shares my love of baseball and peanut butter.  I love you my son !!

Thinking about peanut butter is making me hungry.  I think it is time for lunch.  Thank you God for peanut butter and honey. 

Life is beautiful when you think about the simple things in life that make you happy!!

Elizabeth:)

Correcting Miscommunication Creates Good Relationships

Today is the sixth day of August, and it is already passing by quickly.  My days are filled with lots of social outings.  I awoke early this morning to meet my dad and help him.  I was his listening ears today.  All the things I heard were good.  We enjoyed eating at his favorite restaurant and talking.  He always make me laugh.  I hope he knows that he is one of my grateful things in life.  He wins the best dad award from me. I love you dad!!

Yesterday I was blabbing so much on my blog, and I have noted a couple of grammar mistakes.  I think I corrected them all.  I am grateful for spell check, but I am frustrated with auto correction.  Sometimes it changes my words.  Computers can be scary when you think they have a mind of their own.  Someone may misinterpret what someone is trying to communicate.  Miscommunication even happens when we are talking directly to someone.  We should always clarify things with people and not assume anything.  I know myself that sometimes I don't quite get what people are saying.

I have a fun evening planned with my husband.  We are having dinner at one of our favorite restaurants and then we are going to see an outdoor concert.  The Bacon Brothers are in town.  I like watching Kevin Bacon perform as an actor.  I hope his music talents are just as good.  My husband and I have seen a lot of outdoor concerts this summer.  It has been a good summer for enjoying time outside in the evenings. 

So today I am grateful for my dad and being able to spend time with him.   I am grateful for good health, being happy,  and fun summers with my husband.   And, believe it or not I am grateful for doctors and nurses that do sacrifice their own personal life so that we can enjoy good health.  

Dear God,
Please bring peace into the hearts of those whose paths we cross and give them strength to find happiness in their own endeavors of life.  Amen!!

Life is beautiful when we live in harmony !!

Elizabeth:)