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So often in my life, I often take so many of my blessings for granted.  Today I thought I list some of many "people/things" that make my life so rich. My Hubby  My Children My Granddaughters My Parents My Many friends My Prayer Group My Church Family This community of writers The people who I come in contact with each day The volunteers at the Center of Hope Max, our faithful pooch And then, there are the "things" that make my life easier & enjoyable Our home Food to eat and share Air conditioning & fans Vehicles to take us place Washer, dryer & dishwasher Caller ID Our backyard critters Money in the bank to pay the bills Music Crafts Books Memories The list is endless.  God has blessed me and continues to bless me each day.  What people/things are you grateful for today?

Today would have been my Mom's 98th birthday, but she went to Heaven when she was only 70 years old, but I'm sure her and Dad are having a great celebration. My Mom had a hard life, although she never complained or expected anything to be easy.  Her mother died when she was 33, leaving Mom (the oldest) at 14, a 12 year old brother and 4 year old sister.  Mom didn't have a choice in those years, she became the "Mom", housekeeper, cook, caregiver.  She had to drop out of school and only completed the 6th grade.  I think this is when she learned to be the nurturing and caring woman that she grew up to be. Mom was a hard worker all of her life.  In addition to taking caring of her siblings and her Dad, she worked at a hat shop.  After marrying my Dad, she continued to work her nurturing as she raised my brother and me.  When we were in school, she became the cook at the elementary school, where in addition to cooking, she loved caring for the kids. ...

It's been a year!  One whole year! We sold the log home Bought another Packed Moved During that "short" year, we've unpacked settled in put in new carpeting and flooring redid the master bathroom  added wood to several walls created this house to be OUR HOME We've made new friends Bask in the peaceful atmosphere Enjoy the serenity  of the pond,  the sounds of the cows and chickens, Enjoy the antics of the rabbits Miss our herd of deer. It's been a year! One Whole Year!

When we moved into our home almost a year ago, we thoroughly enjoyed watching "our" swan float across the pond, spread his wings and flap the water practicing his take off. The girls named him "Beauty", not knowing or caring if it was male or female.  He is a handsome guy. Last summer, he hung around the pond and seemed content to be by himself.  And then we noticed that every other week, he would take off to unknown places and then return to his routine.  We figured he was off trying to find a mate, only to return by himself.  Until.... One morning earlier this spring, Max and I were walking and could hear this unbelievably loud sound.  The flapping of wings soaring through the air.  I thought that finally I would get to see Beauty land in the pond and slow to a halt just before hitting the bank. When I turned toward the noise, there was not one, but two of these beautiful creatures coming in for a landing.  Finally, Beauty had found a mate ...