Fall Beauties

A better day for both of us today.  Neither of us have slept well for the past two weeks and Rick has barely eaten.  Today seems to have been a turning point for him, keeping our fingers crossed that we both get a good night's sleep.  My energy finally seems to be returning as well.

It is hot and dry, but the weather guys say we have a tropical low knocking on the door.  Keeping our fingers crossed.  As I drove us home from Rick's therapy session today, the people in the car in front of us tossed their cigarettes out their window.  I held my breath.  Almost every fall I watch someone do that and before we know  it there is a forest fire.  Thank goodness nothing ignited today.

I watered my flowers today.  What is it about the last few days of summer and the start of fall that make them so beautiful.  The colors become more vibrant and they bloom like crazy.  Of course I cut an arm full and brought them in the house.  There won't be many more bouquets for this season.

Here's to a weekend of laughter, good health and kindness.  I know my hubby will be cheering on the Tide tomorrow, once football season arrives, fall hopefully won't be far behind it.
Goodnight, Sweet dreams...enjoy my beautiful flowers tonight, I hate to see them go.

Special

Someone sent me the following quote this week on FB.  I loved it so much I am sharing it with you all tonight.  I wish I knew who to give credit to but I don't. 


" Don't ever save anything for a special occasion.  Being alive is the special occasion." 

Hump Day

Lots of new faces today in my men's class.  None had done yoga before and they all loved the class.
My class is a respite for them.   The room is clean, the lights are soft, meditation music plays in the background, and the smell of lavender and other healing herbs fills the air.  Soft comfy blankets are provided as well.  It is a safe place, and there is no judgement.  Positive affirmations and inspirational quotes are on my board.  Before anyone enters, I bless the room and remind myself to fill my heart with love.

A nice rain shower appeared this afternoon.  I hope there is more to come.  When I got home, there was a light drizzle falling and the air smelled so fresh and clean.

Rick got a great report with the doc today.  He is doing way beyond expectations.  Actually the doctor cautioned him about doing too much.  This has been a painful experience and he has handled it well.
We both have had our moments, stress and fatigue have been off the charts at time.  But considering what was involved in the surgery, life is great.  We have much to be grateful for.

I hope your Wednesday has given you some laughter, and some kindness.  If not, be sure to get you some tomorrow.  It's free you know.

Tuesday Thoughts

Rick goes to see his surgeon tomorrow.  He is still in a great deal of pain, but his mobility is amazing.
He no longer has to use a walker, and only has to use a cane in the yard or away from home.

It is astounding that a week ago they did the knee replacement and now his leg is straight and he is walking around.  There are some things about modern medicine that are truly miraculous.

I went back to work yesterday.  I keep waiting on my fatigue to subside, maybe by the weekend.

Our facility is at pretty much full capacity right.  Lots of new faces coming to yoga and several saying goodbye.  With out women today I did a class on remembering to love and honor yourself.
As always there are tears when I teach this class.  I look at their faces  as I teach and wonder if some of them have ever loved themselves.  I try to teach them how.

I think I hear my bed calling me.  We have to be in Birmingham early in the morning.
Goodnight, Sweet dreams
Don't forget to be kind.

The Arts

Sharing a quote with ya'll tonight.  I think it's a good one.



" The arts are not a way to make a living.  They are a very human way of making life more bearable."   - Kurt Vonnegut

Full Moon Thoughts

Someone/something robbed me of my energy while we were at the hospital this week.  My fatigue has been off the charts.  Caregiving, aging, illness, none of this is for wussies.  Have you ever been as tired when you wake up as you are when you went to bed,  that is me this week.  Sorry for the rant.

Rick has had a good day.  Everyone wants to make sure he is ok, so we have had a great deal of company the past few days.  But he is very tired tonight, time for rest.

Full moon tonight, this is supposed to be the most beautiful full moon of this year.  I am going to check it out in a few minutes.  I miss the early moon rises of fall and winter.  We have several friends at the beach this week.  They have all said the moon has been breath taking.  I hope our next trip to the beach is during  a full moon.

The last week of August coming up.  For those of you who love summer, savor these next few weeks.
For those of you like me who lust for fall, our day will come.
Start your week with kindness, end it with the same.

Slow and Steady

My nephew Haven and his wife came over this afternoon and brought a big pot of 15 bean soup.  Storms had blown down more trees and the two of them cut them and moved them out of the way.
Alecia drove that tractor like a pro.

Rick is showing improvement every day.  It's not leaps and bounds, but slow and steady.
I can't believe how well he is walking.

The heat has come back with a vengeance.  Hot and dry, we are moving into typical early fall here.  Usually the only rain we get in the fall is if there is a disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico.

I hope your weekend has been a good one.  May your Sunday bring peace.