One for the money, two for the show...

February 9, 2012

Oh it's a good day ... yes, it is!!  It's a good day for livin' life large and looking forward to the adventures before me.  I don't know why but the song One for the Money, has been going through my brain.  I got up humming and swaying to the music.   "Don't you step on my blue suede shoes" ... errr, I mean boots!  Those oldie but goodie tunes are hard to beat.  I enjoy today's music but find it hard to understand the lyrics.  If I can't get the lyrics, I probably won't remember the song.  Oh well...  "Three to get ready, now go cat go" ...

The migraine headaches that started coming on a few weeks ago were getting pretty debilitating.  I saw Dr. Sorin this morning and had sixteen shots in my head and down my neck and one in the arm.  I am feeling better and hopefully, I will be able to stand being out in the daylight more.  I was thinking I was needing to become nocturnal.  Nahhh ... not a good idea!  Anyway, although the shots have cut the pain way down, it will take a few days to get back to feeling 100%.  I am a happy camper!!  Love, love, love my neurologist!!  Oh, more good news ... the MRI I had done on my head shows no atrophy, damage, bleeding, Alzheimer's, etc.  Good news for a sixty-five year old!!

Michael's uncle passed away in Denton, Texas yesterday.  We decided that it was best not to tell Mom about her younger brother's passing over the phone.  Some things are just best said face to face.  We don't know when the funeral will be so we're waiting to hear on that.  Boy!  The older I get, the more funerals and celebrations of life I am attending.  It's different being in this season of life.  I know that I sure appreciate each day more.  Even the down times mean I am alive and God still has a purpose for me.

Rick Santorum, presidential candidate, was in McKinney at a local chapel.  After he finished speaking the congregation layed hands on him and prayed for him and for his campaign.  I am doing more investigating about this young man and I like what I am uncovering so far ... a family oriented man with deep convictions and moral values.  I appreciate those qualities in a leader.  We need a man at the helm who knows what the cost of a loaf of bread is and how the average guy is being affected by our economy as well as being a strong leader.

I remember when President Obama was campaigning for the presidency and came to Dallas.  I was working at Great American Insurance and we watched his motorcade pass below us.  The city was on fire for this young man who had so much charisma.  I wrote a letter about his campaign in Dallas remembering how influential he had become with each stop.  I did not vote for him but almost did.  I was placing my vote and stood there for several minutes not knowing which way to go.  I didn't feel that either candidate was really worthwhile of the presidency but wanted to exercise my freedom of choice.  I am doing more homework this time listening to more talk shows, reading the history of the men and becoming educated.  I think it's time we got back to the basics of life and looked very intently at the character of the man we want to lead our nation.  As you read this, it is my hope that you, too, will get educated and not vote just because the person is a Democrat or Republican.

It's surprising how many people are becoming more bold about discussing politics these days.  I go to have lunch somewhere and the people are talking about the candidates ... I go to the doctor and the discussion arises about the different candidates -- their downfalls and strengths.  I think people are becoming more aware which is really good.  It saddens me to learn of the newest scuttlebutt about JFK.  So many in my generation felt he could do no wrong.  So much was hidden from the American public not only with him but others in office as well.

Toby went to Petsmart for grooming today.  He's a YorkiPoo and looks more like a poodle when he is first groomed.  The groomers are so fond of Sadie and Toby and recognize them when we walk in.  Sadie always gets an A+ on her report card from them ... Toby?  Well, Toby is still sweet but a little less cooperative -- his report card?  "Shows improvement!!"  (Smile)  It's another thing after he is all prettied up -- he struts his stuff and loves all the attention he gets.

We have been on the phone and emailing constantly with our realtor regarding the sale of our home.  I find myself calling it our "property" 'cause it's easier to let go.  I had been praying faithfully since the house did not appraise for the sale price.  That small voice inside me kept telling me to sit tight on the sale price and it would be okay.  I was amazed at how the skills I learned in the class I took on negotiations helped me.  I fell asleep last night so peacefully knowing that "it" was going to be resolved positively.  Today, it looks like the house is sold.  Closing has been moved to mid March which will give me time to sell the contents of the house.  Anyone need anything for a home?  I probably have it!!  The buyer is coming on Sunday to pick what she wants.  I told her that she would have first dibs...

I am so grateful for my son who is a senior loan officer.  Last night, he took the time to talk with Michael and I, going through the sale process of a house from initial contract, counters, final contract, appraisals, getting a loan, processing, underwriting, on up to the closing.  I can see why his clients love him and feel like he really has their best interests at heart.  With the general maladies of the mortgage industry he's been struggling like so many yet I just know God has good things in store for him.

As a mom, I am so fortunate.  My children are upstanding citizens and good people inside as well as out.  If I have questions about my health or the medications I take, I can always count on Jane, a pharmacist, to keep me informed.  Like Tommy, Jane is an out of the box thinker and they are both assets to their chosen careers.  They are amazing parents who walk their talk.  I like that...

Last night, I watched Revenge on TV.  If you haven't seen it, it's the story about a little girl whose father was wrongfully convicted and sent to prison for something he didn't do.  The little girl grew up wanting to avenge her father's imprisonment.  Oh the twists and turns revenge takes.  Her hearts grows colder with each episode and her involvements with those who wronged her father more complicated.  I am so glad that I don't have a mean bone in my body.  It is difficult for me to hold grudges and punish people for their actions.  I want my heart to be open and free to love and be loved and not weighed down by hate.

Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep, if I should die before I wake, I pray the Lord my soul to take ... I can close my eyes and remember me as a little girl, my hands folded, praying that prayer ... that prayer was like "comfort food" is to so many.  I always felt a warmth and a drawing toward a clear soft light -- I didn't understand that then and I still don't.  All I know is that there are times that I still say that prayer and feel contentment.

It is with that little prayer that I bid you a good night ... Always remember you are loved and prayed for ... YA YOU!!