Thursday's Thought for the Day....

"I don't have to be THE best, 

I just have to be MY best."

Tom S.

Wednesday's Wisdom....

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Tip for a Tuesday....

Whenever I would be going through a particularly tough time, my Dad would put his arm around me and say, "Have a little faith." 

He always tried to reassure me that whatever happened, I would be ok.

His words of wisdom would give me such 

comfort and hope.

I pass them on today in case someone else is in need of those same things.

Thursday's Thought for the Day....

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Wednesday's Wisdom....

source: Charlie Mackesy

Right now, I think it's more important than ever to give ourselves a break and recognize that we really are doing much better than we think we are. 

Life has turned upside down for everyone these past few months.

As long as everyone is healthy, the rest is manageable.

Keep it simple, keep a sense of humor and keep gratitude at the top of your "to do" list!

Tip for a Tuesday....

source: Pinterest

Thursday's Thought for the Day....

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Wednesday's Wisdom....

"The older I get, the more I come to understand that the things we possess can never bring us ultimate happiness. Contrary to what's implied in commercials, nothing we buy can ever take away our loneliness or fill our emptiness or heal our brokenness. You know yourself -way down deep - that what really matters is how we live this life with our neighbors (those who we happen to be with at the moment). That's what really matters. That's really all that matters."

Fred Rogers - Life's Journeys According to Mister Rogers  Things to Remember Along the Way

Tip for a Tuesday....

Medical Information

Type up a list of your family members' information: 

List the name, birthdate, Doctor's name and phone number, allergy information and medications of each family member.

List the names and phone numbers of Emergency contacts.

Print several copies. Post a copy prominently on your refrigerator. Place a copy in your wallet. 
(And in theirs.)

Easy Peasy.
 Important and very helpful basic information to have at hand in an emergency.

Thursday's Thought for the Day....

source: Charlie Mackesy on Pinterest

Wednesday's Wisdom....

I can remember a dark period many years ago. A friend reminded me, "You'll get through this." My response? 

"Oh I know I'll get through it. I just don't want to. I want to go around it and come out on the other side already."

Wishful thinking, I knew, even as I said it. But I felt all the better for saying it. For acknowledging that it was a very rough time I was going through. I knew from painful experience that pretending otherwise was going to hold me back.

So yes, I believe that this period of physical isolation and fear for many will end. It is difficult, challenging and sometimes painful. I also know from experience that I will learn many lessons as a result which will serve me well in the future. But part of me still wishes we didn't have to go through it.

Tip for a Tuesday....

Begonias!

In my experience, begonias have always been an annual flower that was a favorite of my Dad's. Flowering all summer, then fading away come Autumn. After he passed, my Mom would plant them for him at the cemetery.

Last year, I kept one of the plants I had purchased indoors.  And low and behold, it has thrived all year long with gorgeous yellow blooms.

So if you ever make it out to the garden center this year, pick one up and keep it as a houseplant.

It will reward you daily with stunning color!