It is almost the end of March, spring is here although in it's early stages, today, rain and wind, better than snow and ice.  watching the evergreens  blow in the wind like they were dancing, swaying back and forth, I almost wish there was music playing for them.

Easter around the corner, then next week a baby shower in Virginia.  Erin is having a boy, something tells me that this baby will have the power to reunite a family having a difficult time finding a direction, another one of Gods great miracles . 

I am so greatful for healthy grandchildren, so many others can not say as much. My prayers are for them.

So this was a quiet, grounding moment for me, I hope you don't find it any other way.

I posted on facebook today a reply to an old classmate, he was saying how there wasn't much good to say about the contestants on American Idol last nite, I agreed, I also said that I thought that the judges were getting as sick of the show as many of us are. Then as I was posting my comment I looked at his picture, he has his high school picture on his profile, and I added " Joe you look so cute in your yearbook pic." I would have never said that to him way back in the day. I guess courage comes with age. Feeling good today :)

So here it is March 18th, had a wonderful surprise on Friday, My sister flew here from her home in Maine for a surprise visit. We had a great time, lunch, dinner, shopping, visiting, movies and just relaxing.

You know you are beyond close with someone when you enjoy the silence between you, even the quiet times were cherished because I had my sister near.

I can't thank Peggy enough for always being there for me, and I will return the devotion. Love you Peg.

Kathleen Lynch If your Dad is your HERO, whether you are blessed to have him with you,or he has passed on, copy and paste this in your status & write his name *** George James Winters. United States Navy, World War II.*** He is gone but will always be my HERO. He taught me so much about going on when you don't want to. Miss you Daddy.

This is a post from my facebook page, My dads birthday is coming up he would have been turning 86. He lived a good life, one to be proud of, he was a good son, a devoted husband and father, he was a trusted friend to many, he kept his emotions close to his heart, so when he said he loved you he really meant it. My mom was the most amazing woman, she too was a devoted wife and friend, and she was such a fair person, never favoring one child over the other. She once told me that you need to keep your marriage relationship going, make your husband your priority because he is the one that will be with you after all the kids move on with their lives. She was right and I have taken her advice to heart. My mom's birthday just passed she would have been 87. I can honestly say that these two people lived an honest life with great love for one another and their family. They lived and died with no regrets. I know that they are sitting at a table in heaven having a beer and smoking , listening to Peg of my heart playing on the record player. Miss you Mom and Dad.

Today I am thankful, that friends know they can tell me their worries and feel better. I am thankful that I finished and delivered a breast cancer doll that I made for a co-workers wife who is in remission. I am thankful that another c0-worker shared his joy with me that on Friday he and his wife go to closing on their first house. I am thankful to God that he made me the kind of person that enjoys people and that I try to find good in everyone. This is a good feeling and I am going to savor it.

Reflexion, somehow this word brings butterflies to my heart. It reminds me of things past, some things I would rather forget, some things that I hide from my heart even though that is very hard to do. But today reflexion to me is that this has been a very hard and emotional year, a year today I say is because a year ago today I lost a very special friend, a brother-in-law, a brother. Healing takes a very long time, and today my heart is very heavy with sadness for the loss of someone that meant so much to so many people. We miss you Joseph.