This young man is today in transit to Afghanistan on a six month deployment. He is my grandson and I know I won't rest until he comes home. So I have made a pact with myself. If Conor can serve in a war zone, I can work at getting myself sorted, physically, mentally, emotionally.

I know I have tried before, but I have never had a grandson at war before.  So this time will be different. When I am wanting to give up I will have his picture in front of me and that will spur me on.

I am doing this for ME, no one else, I don't care if anyone else is interested. This is me keeping strong for my daughter her family and her son.

Hello September

 My favourite month of the year September, you have come around so quickly.  You will disappear just as fast too I guess. So I best make the most of you. I love the rich, mellow, bountiful feel of September leading into October.  The atmospheric light, colour and smell of September is just wonderful to me.

  My childhood memories of a new school year, new books to read, new words to learn, fresh pages to write. All mingled together is September, a month that always made me happy.It is a new beginning of learning, experience and enrichment.  I hope to enfold myself in a blanket of September's riches to get me through some tough times that are coming soon.

My grandson Conor leaves for Afghanistan on September 16th. Do I need say anymore.

Thank You

Mike is home safe and recovering daily, thank you for the prayers and healing thoughts that brought about this miracle. We are Blessed.

Pleas Keep the Prayers Rising

When Mike got to theatre they did an in depth scan and they couldn't find anything!
They did not operate, but he is still in severe pain.  They are going to do more tests and take him to theatre again on Friday.

I believe in Miracles, please keep Praying.

Request For Prayers and Healing Thoughts Please

My son in law Mike, collapsed yesterday whilst out cycling, he has a  brain aneurysm and we hope for an operation tomorrow for him.  May I ask for prayers and healing thoughts for this wonderful husband and father.

Thank you

Yes I am Still Here.

After trying to export my blog list to my Scrappy Shack  blog with much  huffing and puffing I have decided to keep this blog open.  Mainly to be able to keep up with the many blogs I follow.  My main "sofa relaxation" is blog hopping.  We don't watch much television at all, so it is me, my laptop and the instant transportation to other countries, continents and communities for me. I and a naturally curious
(nosey) woman and this is a way of being curious without the twitching of the curtains/blinds.So although I said I was closing down,I am still here being very interested in what you are doing.

Weekend Joy Givers

My beautiful Jessica who has just turned 11 and now wishes to be called Jess.

Devoted Sisters Jess and Em.

Just Gorgeous.

Crazy Child, so glad she is so crazy and funny.

This time last year she was on dialysis.

God is Good.

We are So Blessed.

Saturday

Saturday with two delightful children is a JOY. Simple pleasure, simple pastimes, children's laughter and conversation. Takes me back to my childhood and my children's childhood. I love days like this. I am such a lucky grandma.