Good News

I am finally getting back to posting.  Hello out there, did ya miss me?  I felt like I had no good news to pass along.  Today things are looking up.  For instance we finally heard that my 93 year old Mom, can be placed in a proper full care facility instead of being in hospital.  She really enjoys being around people and her poor health had kept her in a sort of solitary confinement in her home.  My baby brother has taken good care of her for more than 20 years, but it was getting too much for him and he finally admitted that. As in most families there are, and will be, problems when it comes to agreeing about the care of elderly parents (Daddy died in 1984 ),but those of us who are the most involved have agreed that full care in the right facility will enhance her last years. Another piece of good news is that my youngest sis has moved back to where she grew up, namely the house where my brother was taking care of Mom. She has lived in New Brunswick for about 30 years so she will miss that place for awhile.  Her sons are in Ontario now so that was part of the incentive, as well as being closer to her Mom and her siblings.  We are soooo happy to have her live close to all of us again.  Mom especially loves to see her every day.
So, once again, I am reminded that all things work for good.  Take care of your loved ones and take the time to say "I Love You".  As the Stevie Wonder song  says "I just called to say I love you, and I mean it from the bottom of my heart".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IHu8RSSCvE

I Didn't Mean to Do It!

Hi everyone.  I didn't mean to leave so much time between posts.  I've been spending time with my friend and her children, travelling to Toronto to visit my Mom, welcomeing my baby sis back to Ontario (she has lived in New Brunswick for about 30 years) and visiting with my kiddos.
My house is in dire need of some TLC and so, tomorrow, I will get to be a Domestic Godess. Well, at least domestic.  Right now I'm waiting for the breadmaker to cook up a loaf of whole wheat bread....it smells deeeelishious!
I'm working (3rd incarnation of the yarn) on a sweater right now and it's coming along nicely.
Well, that's all the boring news fit to print.  Hope all my friends are doing well and forgive me for not keeping up with y'all.  <3 Mar.

Changing Seasons

I haven't posted for awhile, due to concerns about family and friends.  Things are settling down now, and I wanted to talk about something else.
Hey, it's Autumn here in the Great White North!   Nature is getting ready for Winter, but before going to sleep,  she dons her best ball gown in majestic reds and golds.  I never tire of the changing seasons for they make us stop and think about what's ahead and what's behind.  I enjoyed my summer, I'm enjoying the crisp Fall weather and now, I'm looking forward to Winter. 
I think our predecessors had the right idea about Winter.  All the hard work of planting, harvesting, putting up for the winter is over when the first snow flies.  They got out into the cold, had skating parties, hoedowns,  sleigh rides,  get togethers and enjoyed the fruits of their labours.
I'm finding it hard to get motivated though, to do the last of the "putting down the garden".  The grass is still a lovely shade of green, there are still some late blooming flowers and the deck looks inviting still, with the lawn furniture there waiting for me to sit down.  I suppose I will have to put all the furniture away soon.  I'm just a little lazy today; although I did make bread and two pots of turkey soup today.  I think tomorrow will be a good day to really put the Summer behind me and  embrace Autumn.  We shall see......;o)

Here's a Low-cal Sweet Treat

Hi: Here's a sweet picture for y'all to smile at.
I'm not up to much today, but thought I'd let my 'Village' friends know that I'm alive and kicking (not high kicks so much as kick the can type ).
I've been away from home and staying over at my Heartfamily's home while dad was away in Vancouver on business- to do with the Olympics coming next year.  Things are still a little sketchy for mom, but the children are okay.  I'll be back to their home during the day again next week.  This may go on for another couple of weeks, until mom gets more confidence in herself and her abilities to be the mom she wants to be.
My mom is still in hospital in Toronto, awaiting a place in a full care facility.  I haven't been able to visit her this last week due to the above commitment.  I'm planning to visit her this coming weekend.  Sadly, she will be having her 93rd birthday in hospital.  Not ideal, but she is getting the care she needs and we could not provide while she was at home.  My sister, brother and I will make the birthday celebration the we can  for her.  I bought one of those musical birthday cards that can also hold a personal message, so that could give her a smile, I hope.   As for a cake, I will  get some really pretty cupcakes at the bakery which would be easier to take into the hospital and to distribute to the Birthday Merry Makers.  Sis has a birthday two days before Mom, so we'll  sing Happy Birthday to her too.
So, that's all the news that's fit to print from up here in The Great White North. Hope everyone has a great week.  Muuuwaaaaah!  (that's a great big Dinah Shore goodbye kiss!)

Gotta Keep Those Feets Movin'

Yep, I've been moving those pretty little feets alright!  This past week I've been dividing my time between two houses; my daughter's and my heart family.  It's a great feeling to be needed and I was this past week! My daughter was away on a much needed vacation, so I got to spend time with my 13 year old granddaughter.  She is such a sweet girl.  We went to the Mall on Sunday and bought her some new clothes for school.  We laughed, talked and shopped--my idea of good times.  Reminded me of when I would shop with my girls when they were in their teen years.
My heart family's Mom is on the mend and home for the weekend. She will probably come home to stay by next Tuesday.  I will be getting the kiddos off to school on my own on Monday and the rest of the week we'll work together to take care of the children and the house.  So, I guess I'll be busy next week too.  That's fine with me.  I don't like having too much time on my hands.  So long for now.
Oh, words for the day:  Whatever task you think you should do....do it as soon as possible.  Because if you leave it for later (read procrastinate) as sure as the sun rises, you will not have the time to do it later and you will regret it.

I'm Still Here

Hi to all my friends.  I have been away from my computer  and my house for awhile and will return home by Sunday.  I'm using my daughter's  PC right now.

I've been dividing my time between my Mom (who's in hospital--soon to be in a full care facility), my grandaughter (who's Mom is on vacation), my 'other' family ( who's Mom is ill again--but on the mend).  More details when my life gets back to normal--whatever that is!

Hope y'all are enjoying this super great September weather.   Take care and stay healthy. <3

Busy Days

Hi Folks: Wow!  Did the summer holidays go by fast!  I hope everyone that acknowledges Labour Day had a great long weekend.  The weather up here in the Great White North has been perfect for getting outdoors and enjoying all that Nature provides.

I have been busy these last weeks.  My Mom has been in hospital, due to a fall that fractured her osteoporitic hip, the Mom of the family that I help take of has not fully recovered and still needs my help, my house and garden need some looking after and on and on.  I think those of you with children still in school have been busy as well.  It's good to be busy, especially with the people you care about.  I'm trying to keep up with everything, but my posting has suffered.  My posting should pick up now that I've got a few things done. 
Now, off to bed and look forward to another great day.