An anemone

Good morning dear friends,

This is one of those days when I want nothing more than to scurry under the covers and fall back asleep. Last night, the time got away from me and I ended up reading until 3 A.M. This was totally unintended, but I guess that it says something about the book.

Anyway, I woke up with a splitting headache caused by allergies, (Just an aside, I heard that Austin, Texas was the #1 city for allergies. I wonder if that is true?) I forgot to take my pain medicine on time, so my pain level is up, and my laptop, on which just last week, I purchased a $199 extended warranty and spent 2 hours on the phone “to put it in ship shape” condition, won’t even boot up. Of course, it did so before and now I’ll have to spend a better part of the day on the phone with Apple so that they can fix the problem that they created. In any event, I still wanted to wish you Happy Monday and start to your week.

Today, this morning blessing feels even more personal since it screams to me to take heed. Today, I bring you the following blessing:

–Count my blessings.
–Practice kindness.
–Let go of what I can’t control.
–Listen to my heart.
–Be productive, but calm.
–Just breathe. ~ Unknown

Check. I am beginning to feel better already. I hope that you, like me, are reminded to begin your day with love, wonder and peace in your heart. May your day, and week, be rich with memorable experiences and filled with joy. Stay chill.

The twins, 9/28/14

This is week 40 of The 52 Project. I can’t believe that there are only 16 more weeks in 2014. How fast this year has flown by. I am so glad that I choose to take part in this project because it has focused my attention on my sweet g’children.

Happily, this week, I  present  you L. and L., the beautiful twins.  They were at their cousin’s birthday party and I managed to get them to take a moment from the festivities for this shot. They are almost 2 years and nine months old and are quite the characters. Leila is the leader of the two, active, outgoing and always into one thing or the other. On the other hand, Lilly is shy and quite reserved, that is, until she gets to know you. Being twins, they are very close and sometimes, when sleeping, still hold hands.

Last year, they became big sisters and quickly adjusted to their new role. They are kind, gentle and compassionate to their baby brother, A. Of course, all three are a hand full, but their Mom, F, makes caring for them seem easy.

I love this post. It is a great reminder that by setting an intention for what you want and lifting it up, God and the Universe conspire with you to ensure that your intention is met. Blessings, Lydia

Baby Dai

8-year-old Dai

Today is Week 39 of The 52 Project. This is the birthday girl, one of my beloved grandchildren. Today, eight years ago, D. entered our lives, not with a whimper but with a bang. Because she was premature, her lungs were not quite developed, and they placed her in the hospital’s Neonatal Intensive care unit. She was a feisty little thing, and made it known that she didn’t appreciate the breathing tubes up her nose, by pulling them out repeatedly. Finally, the hospital restrained her to keep the tubes in tact.

Today, she is a thoughtful, self-assured, beautiful, creative and intelligent little girl, with a definite mind of her own–a G’Mom’s dream. People, young and old, gravitate to her because of her kind and gentle spirit. Her Mom has always said that D. has been here before. We are constantly astonished by her level of insight, concern for others, and her keen understanding of the world around her. She has a light that touches everyone she meets.

Although I miss the baby in the first photograph, I feel blessed to watch as the girl, in the second photograph, grows. Into what, I don’t know, but knowing her, it will be exciting. My wish for her is a life filled with love, happiness, good health, curiosity, compassion for others, laughter, joy, financial security, the opportunity to live her passions, and blessings beyond her wildest dreams. I only want to remind her that no matter how old she becomes, she is, and will always be, my baby.