To further put you in the mood for winter and year's end, here was a picture I took yesterday during a walk I took in the afternoon. We have such beautiful scenery and I feel so lucky!
Now for a bit of humor (we have to laugh at ourselves, right??) about my memory and a senior moment: I've been wearing a Fitbit Charge for the past couple of months, replacing my Fitbit Flex. Because I've been up at the cabin and trying to take advantage of the beautiful scenery and (chilly) weather, I've taken lots of walks and my step total has been very high. That's a good thing.
Last night I noticed my Fitbit was not on my wrist and I was positive that it felt off when we were at dinner in Bend. I was very distressed and went this morning first thing to purchase myself a new one. I was ready to set it up on my laptop and went into my sewing area to get the laptop only to find my Fitbit Charge, attaching to my laptop, charging. I had absolutely NO recollection of having plugged it in! NONE!! That's what I call a senior moment! Fortunately my husband is so good natured that he just shrugged it off, saying he does the same thing all the time (which he does).
So, on this last night of 2016, let's be thankful for everything that we have. The good times, and the bad, whether we remember them or not. Our families, near and far, whether we see them a lot or not. Our friends, who by definition will be there for you no matter what and at any time you ask. Let's shed the negatives and look at what we have, rather than what we don't have or did have. Let's let go of the things others may have done to us or things they haven't done that we expected. Life's too short and we have so much to be thankful for. Don't we???
I am so eternally grateful for every one of you and all that you have added to my life through my blog, which is a LOT. I wish you all nothing but happiness, health and lots of time to sew!
Sending you my love from snowy and chilly Sunriver, Oregon!
Amen to that. May all the tears and sorrow of yesterday turn into laughter and joy in the new year. Hugs ;^)
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed seeing the gingerbread houses! I have only made one before, I need to make another one next year!
ReplyDeleteGood, positive thoughts! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for all the positive encouragement - this is what my goal is for 2017, also. Thanks for sharing your travels, quilts and stories. Happy New Year to you too.
ReplyDeleteSuch creative gingerbread art! Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteAm so thankful others have those moments--I walk downstairs to get something, forget what I went down to get and remember when I walk back upstairs--the plus side--exercise. Am going to practice kindness in 2017!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post ... thank you! The candy houses almost put me in a sugar coma ... but they were fun to look at. Wishes for nothing but good things to you, my friend. You are a gift to all whose lives you touch! Linda
ReplyDeleteThe gingerbread houses are awesome! I love the peppermint driveway. And you are so right that we have so much to be thankful for. Blogging has definitely brought more people into my life and I'm grateful for that! I don't know if you remember or not, but I met you briefly once in Sisters.
ReplyDeleteWhat fabulous gingerbread creations and good food for thought.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful post! Yes, we do all have so much and so many friends to be thankful for! I love your story - oh, how close to home it is! And, the gingerbread houses are adorable. I love the gummy fish in the pond! Have a great time on your winter walks - fitbit(s) or not! You may have inspired me to get one (or two!). I have always said I don't need anything on my wrist to tell my butt to get moving, but I am now re-thinking that one! We could all use a little inspiration. Thanks for sharing!
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