Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Monday, October 25, 2010
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Those Rose Colored Glasses
I have new glasses, not exactly what you might think. These glasses are very special. They make things appear more colorful than they are. When sharing them with others can cause oooohs, and ahhhhhs! I'll return to the beginning.
Two years ago I began to plan a trip to New Jersey to visit my late husband's brother and wife, Brock and Peggy. I am not a good flier, and along with some health issues, emotionally I was not able to make the trip before now. In fact, until I crossed the threshold of the planethat day, I was not absolutely sure I was going to make it then. I am so proud of myself for accepting the challenge. We had been exchanging e-mails and one refered to making reservations for the broadway musical, Billy Elliott. It also stated something to the fact that I wouldn't even need my new glasses to see it?! That was perplexing, as I didn't have new glasses, that was until about two days later. I received this small box in the mail that day, and upon opening it, I saw this pair of sun glasses! For the life of me, I still couldn't figure this out. My next e-mail to Brock and Peggy stated I received a pair of rose colored glasses in the mail, and asked, are these the glasses you refered to? Brock's response was yes, but I thought they were pink?! I couldn't help but wonder what was going on. He was being so secretive, Peggy too. She knew about those glasses. But there I was left to ponder.
I had an idea it had something to do with the fall changing colors of the leaves, but I couldn't be sure. It was the first thing I asked about when they met me at the airport. One more time, I was right about something. They said the trees were just beginning to change and the rose colored glasses would make the colors more vibrant. They were absolutely right about that. We went on many drives to some of the many parks, the scenery was absolutely beautiful. I told them, "I can sure see why they call this The Garden State!"
This was just one small part of my trip. Thanks again, Brock and Peggy for such a memorable time, including those rose colored glasses, they certainly added to the overall anticipation and excitement of my trip.
Two years ago I began to plan a trip to New Jersey to visit my late husband's brother and wife, Brock and Peggy. I am not a good flier, and along with some health issues, emotionally I was not able to make the trip before now. In fact, until I crossed the threshold of the planethat day, I was not absolutely sure I was going to make it then. I am so proud of myself for accepting the challenge. We had been exchanging e-mails and one refered to making reservations for the broadway musical, Billy Elliott. It also stated something to the fact that I wouldn't even need my new glasses to see it?! That was perplexing, as I didn't have new glasses, that was until about two days later. I received this small box in the mail that day, and upon opening it, I saw this pair of sun glasses! For the life of me, I still couldn't figure this out. My next e-mail to Brock and Peggy stated I received a pair of rose colored glasses in the mail, and asked, are these the glasses you refered to? Brock's response was yes, but I thought they were pink?! I couldn't help but wonder what was going on. He was being so secretive, Peggy too. She knew about those glasses. But there I was left to ponder.
I had an idea it had something to do with the fall changing colors of the leaves, but I couldn't be sure. It was the first thing I asked about when they met me at the airport. One more time, I was right about something. They said the trees were just beginning to change and the rose colored glasses would make the colors more vibrant. They were absolutely right about that. We went on many drives to some of the many parks, the scenery was absolutely beautiful. I told them, "I can sure see why they call this The Garden State!"
This was just one small part of my trip. Thanks again, Brock and Peggy for such a memorable time, including those rose colored glasses, they certainly added to the overall anticipation and excitement of my trip.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Adventuresome Spirit
July 18, 2010
The following is a snippet from my journal.
I was viewing fb, and my daughter had complimented my adventuresome spirit, stemming from a photo posted by her daughter, Miche. The picture was of me jumping, or rather trying to jump on a trampoline. It was my first time, those of you that know me, know then, I waited a long time to try. It is a lot more difficult than it seems, but miche was right there holding my hands much like we do for small children learning to walk.
Aside from balance, the most challenging thing was to get both feet into the air at one time. You know the difficulty if you've ever watched a toddler try to jump. They use a lot of body motions, but their first efforts only allow one foot off the floor at a time. Much was the case in point. The difference being, I couldn't get either foot off. Yes, I did try it, and I'm glad I did!
The following is a snippet from my journal.
I was viewing fb, and my daughter had complimented my adventuresome spirit, stemming from a photo posted by her daughter, Miche. The picture was of me jumping, or rather trying to jump on a trampoline. It was my first time, those of you that know me, know then, I waited a long time to try. It is a lot more difficult than it seems, but miche was right there holding my hands much like we do for small children learning to walk.
Aside from balance, the most challenging thing was to get both feet into the air at one time. You know the difficulty if you've ever watched a toddler try to jump. They use a lot of body motions, but their first efforts only allow one foot off the floor at a time. Much was the case in point. The difference being, I couldn't get either foot off. Yes, I did try it, and I'm glad I did!
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
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