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Mothers' Day

I started my day with breakfast and then going to church, where the sermon was "Mothers and Other Mythological Creatures."

I had the modern day communication with both my children--text messages.  I was happy to hear from them.

I had a phone call from my sister who was having a train wreck of a day, entire weekend, I am not really sure exactly how long a time period.  I was saddened to hear the events that she must endure.

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I love this--
In honor of nurturer's everywhere.

I went out to dinner with fourteen other people from the neighborhood.  I was the fifteenth wheel, but it didn't matter.  I stimulated a lot of conversation about who I could be fixed up with. (Maybe it is a good thing I am heading back north tomorrow. But I do have wonderful friends.)

After dinner eleven of us went across the road to the beach to listen to the drum down and watch the sunset.

Just another day in paradise.
It seemed fitting.


My take away--I have a blessed life.  And I am reading to invite in a new love.  (Universe take note, please.)

Comments

  1. Sounds like a nice Mother's Day. Have a nice trip back to Vermont.

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  2. You seem to have done an excellent job making a new life for yourself after the unexpected death of your husband. Good for you, I admire you for that. Your Florida life seems very fulfilling and now you'll be going back to Vermont to fill up on family and home for a while.

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  3. I'm always so awed by your adaptability, courage and independence. Sounds like you had a quiet, peaceful Mother's Day very similar to mine. Have a safe trip back to Vermont.

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  4. Linda and Kay really summed up my reaction to your post. Your contentment makes me feel good, and that openness for a new love poked my attention!

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  5. Love your upbeat post and the contentment that bleeds through it. Have a safe trip north.

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  6. You have really made a nice life for yourself in Fl and found some fine friends to spend fun time with. Some people crawl inside when wounded, you have reached out. Well done Olga.

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  7. What a perfect day. And have a good trip North.

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  8. Sounded like a great day. Sorry to hear about your sister. Lovely sunset. Have a good trip back.

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  9. You really know how to live well. Your courage and adaptability have certainly given you a richer life.

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  10. Wonderful day! I hope your sister's problems are resolved soon.

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  11. I have few friends. Happy for you, though. I'm happy by my pond. I am going out to a painting session tonight. I hope I last. Just not good with people these days!

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  12. I'm glad you are enjoying your last few days in Florida. Hope the excitement follows you north! And a belated Happy Mother's Day.

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