BUILD ALL YOUR ROADS ON TODAY....

.....Because.....

tomorrow's ground is

too uncertain for plans

and futures have a way of

falling down in mid-flight

After a while you learn

that even sunshine burns if you get too much

It's time for fall

whether we are ready or not

because LIFE never waits for us to be ready

we just have to be able to meet it

when it happens

I love this sunset down our road from a  week ago
(this is all our property)

so peaceful

so much beauty

such beautiful colors

MY ROAD

Makes me so thankful

there are many FALLS in our lives

whether it be the season, or changes in our own lives

For the very first time since I moved here, my Dad was able to come with my sister

and visit me

Of course I had to get a picture of him

with Mr. Gorgeous

and one of our horses

Dad just turned 82

He is reaching past the "fall period" of his life

his roads are changing

he needs to be ready to meet them
when I asked him "how do you feel about turning 82"
he said
"Well, at least I am still on the green side of the grass."

He, Me, and my sister and brother spent a week with my mother

who had to go into surgery for a stomach tumor
(still awaiting for tests of cancer?)

A hard time for sure

We spent a lot of time in this room

Waiting

worrying

dad

when people are in the hospital (as many of you must know)

they really don't necessarily feel like visiting

they just want to KNOW you are there....close by

reminds me of a lovely quote by Piglett to Winnie the Pooh

"Piglett sidled up to Pooh from behind ..'Pooh', he whispered

'Yes, Piglett'

'Nothing', said Piglett taking Pooh's paw. ' I just wanted to be sure of you'.."

Our family is a little odd sometimes (go figure)

and our sense of humor

might not always be totally understood by some

but we get through things by laughter

and simpleness

one night after visiting mom, and driving to my brothers in Calgary where we were staying

Jackee turns to my dad and says

"now dad, don't go having a heart attack or anything tonight

cause that would really just complicate things"

I thought I was going to die laughing.

but, the good news is

Mom's surgery went well

it will still be many weeks of recovery at home

till she feels whole

ready to meet the roads ahead of her

me and my siblings, we love her

certainly NOT ready to "let go"

I told her, please pinky swear with me you won't die in the winter

and certainly NOT this year

bruised but NOT broken

........so you plant your own garden.......

and decorate your own soul

instead of waiting

for someone to bring you flowers

and you LEARN

that you really can endure

that you really are strong

and you really do have worth

(Vernoica Shoffstall)

also, sweet wishes and prayers go out to my friend Claudie

the one I visited on my magical trip to Ontario

her sweet 92 years old mother is extremely ill

waiting for Gods gentle hand to take her

remember her in your prayers

because

isn't that why we are all HERE

to help each other

when we need each other MOST

love you Claudie