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Do You Ever Ponder?

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Have you ever reflected on "How well did I spend my life hours this day?" We only have 24 hours in a day, but there are times when I have leaned back on the pillow and reflected "Did I accomplish anything today? "  Driven by this thought my first inclination was to become more organized.  I bought all the appropriate tools, calendar, planner, filing implements, etc.  I accomplished planning my life down to the hour.  Then, along would come a child, a friend, an organization with a need and out the window would go all my lengthy planning.  My day would turn into a whole new place. I could say "No, I don't have time" and move on, but it is not in my nature to do so. That set me on a new idea.  I needed to understand my nature and how to make it productive.  I tend to spend lengthy amounts of time on the computer (were it in earlier years, the children would tell you it was on the phone).  My time is focused on helping or finding a way to uplift o...

This is Some Fun and A Happy Valentines Day

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Chitra at My Pilgrimage.blogspot.com was kind enough to award me a Sweet Award.  She is really the one who deserves it.  I love her blog.  She takes trips and shares the sights of her country and insights into her religion.  She is a lovely lady, and I thank her. There are 3 rules, one is acknowledging the blogger who passed it on which I have done.  The second is to share ten things that makes me happy, and the third is to pass it on to 10 bloggers. Here are my 10 things that make me happy. 1. My faith in Christ 2. My family (focus is on my six children and 14 (& one on the way) grandchildren 3. Listening to the sounds of nature sitting on my back porch on the farm 4. The delightful sound of children's laughter 5. Finding my ancestors and helping others do the same 6. Gardening, flowers or veggies. 7. Sharing with others 8. Giving Hugs 9. Finishing a sewing project that turns out well.  LOL 10.Making a meal that others enjoy. I have re...