I need this today, and most days.
Blessings.
Category: Random Thoughts
Pavement
This weekend while visiting Carmen, my feet tripped over themselves and I hit the pavement. Hard. First, nothing is broken. Second, I am fine. Bruised, scratched, and a little humiliated. The girls had on heels…I was the one in sneakers trying to help them steady themselves over the stupid pavement. So grateful that it wasn’t nothing worse.
It happened early Saturday morning, and the above picture was the first night, still really swollen, and glasses scratched (badly). Wrists, elbows, shoulders, nose and mouth (no loose teeth either) are tender, but my left knee is in some pain. (The picture below is at home 36 hours later.)
This picture is Sunday (about 30 hours later) at lunch (breakfast) at Louie’s in Baton Rouge (a must if you are in town). We eat there whenever we are there. Swelling is down, and starting to scab and heal. Bruising is darkening, and my joints are hurting.
And, now I am home…another bath with Epsom salts…and spare glasses are working fine.
Blessings.
Sunday Thoughts
Spending the weekend with baby girl in Baton Rouge, taking pictures for her college graduation.
This a one of the shots outside of her sorority house. She has made some incredible friendships here, and I am truly grateful God took her here. She found a purpose, plan and is focused on the future. Looking forward to see what the future has in store.
No matter what we may plan though, Gods plan is the best plan. I have been blessed with this amazing young lady.
Thoroughly blessed.
Beautiful Things
Don’t wait for one day…enjoy every moment with those you love.
Tell them you love them.
Blessings.
Always
Always forgive, but never forget. Learn from mistakes but never regret.
Blessings.
Hard
Blessings.
Rejuvenate
Most Sunday afternoons I take a bath with 2 to 3 cups of Epsom salts and a bath bomb.
My hips and knees thank me, and just in general, it is a good detox I think.
It helps me get settled for the week ahead. I pray, meditate and think of things I need to do for the week of without stressing.
I used to not be able to take a baths, and not get out by myself. Now it isn’t an issue with my weight loss. My bones still hurt and ache on a daily basis, but no one would know it. My activity level has increased, and this helps me stay on track.
Sometimes I have music, sometimes candles, but most times just quiet. I reflect on the past week, not with regret but with what needs to be improved upon. I reflect with what I am grateful for…family, friends (that are family), and so much more.
Lupus has a nasty habit of rearing it’s head when things are going well, but busy. This helps me get through the week…to handle the unexpected, the stress.
Detox baths are known to help with over indulgent times. Lupus bodies consider all times indulgent! I push myself more than I should because I don’t want to disappoint anyone, and this helps.
What do you do to get through the day-week or anything stressful? Does it help in the long run?
Blessings.
Circle
Be surrounded by supporters, those that encourage you. Be someone’s encourager.
Blessings.
Sunday Thoughts
This morning I woke to a cool temperature of 60 degrees. It felt invigorating.
So I promptly went to work on the laundry, cooking and prepping for the weeks meals, working on bills, and repotting a couple of plants.
I love this weather. I love Fall. Having the windows and doors open, things roasting and baking is dream like for me.
Today has been a true gift, and I am thankful.
“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” Colossians 4:2
What are you thankful for today?
Blessings.
Walk
David and I volunteered this morning for the Making Strides Breast Cancer Awareness Walk.
It was a hot, beautiful day. We were on the fruit station, cutting up bananas and oranges. I love being involved especially when we have had friends impacted by breast cancer. But really who hasn’t?
It was a good day. Hug the ones you love.
Blessings.
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