No matter what else is happening in our lives I am still most grateful to be in love, and loved by my hubby. He is the sweetest, most gentle and loving man I've ever known. So here's a little Cupid Tag I'm going to send him :).
I must admit that I miss my aunt terribly. She was always there for anyone in the family in their time of need. She truly was an 'earth angel' and hated to see anyone suffer and would do all she could to help that person out. For me, she was here several times even the summer before she passed away she was here helping me when I broke my humerous. She left unexpectedly with no real explanation but later we found out she had been sick here a few times throwing up and just not feeling well. After she got home and after tests were done they told she had cancer in her stomach and had perhaps 6 months to live. We were all in shock. She was told if she had some surgery she might get a bit more time but that was not to be the case. She lived 3 weeks after the surgery in and out of a coma. She couldn't really eat and all her systems were shutting down. Hubby and I went and arrived the day after her surgery. We were only able to stay with her for 5 days due to his work but my brother and his wife had more time that they could spend with her and they did until the day she died. We then later took more time off to fly to Maine for her funeral. Of course we didn't have the money to handle all these trips so we got small loans each time but we had to be there for her and her partner. This aunt had always been more of a 'mother' to be then my own mom knew how to be for most of her life. She will always be held in a special place in my heart and was an exceptional role model in my life.
If she were alive and she knew of my current situation she would be on a plane to be here and help us. We wouldn't have to ask for help. People like that are most definitely the 'earth angels' who walk among us and honor us with their presence.
I feel her presence with me now as I write about her and I can feel the tears of sorrow, of love, and gratitude for all she shared with me while she was alive.
Peace and love to you my dearest aunt,
Aly
This is one of my favorite songs that was made into a pretty little tag. I hope you enjoy it :)
Well as we have become avid fans of 24 over the years, of course tonight we were very glad to finally get to see the season opener for the show, and what an opening show it was. Filled with all the twists and turns we have come to expect from this well written show. Hubby has said that tomorrow's show is suppose to leave you with your mouth hanging open, lol. I said, "don't tell me anymore even if you know more, I just want to watch it unfold." He has this habit of looking things up before they happen as he can't stand not knowing and waiting to see it, lol. I like to be surprised myself. This and Heroes are about the only 2 shows that I am faithful in watching, and 24 comes first for sure.
Well I am up late again as I slept during the day but I need to start to unwind.
Have a good evening and an even better tomorrow folks!
Peace,
Aly
What kind of personality do you have? What kind of personality do you show to the world?
What kind of woman are you really in the privacy of your home?
Do you let your partner see your naughty and nice side or do your bury the naughty side for some reason?
Has your partner asked you to show him your naughty side? If you don't, what stops you?
Men and women are both complex creatures and embody both of these personality types if they have allowed them both to mature without fear or rejection.
I encourage you to explore this issue with yourself, and with your partner.
Have a spectacular time doing it!
Aly
Mood: Laffing here
If I really looked like this I'm afraid Hubby would never go to work, lol.
When you are assessing your self-image, how fair and honest are you being with yourself? What criteria are you using to come to your assessment(s)? Self-image is a huge problem here in the U.S. especially for young girls growing up seeing the models in magazine and on TV as being a size 0 and thinking they are ugly if they can't be that small. It is also important to take into account one's inner beauty and how much that adds to the total package for a person's presentation to the world. Just thoughts to share.
How can I be happy with myself and my life today? I believe I can only be happy with myself and my life today if I actively pursue doing acts of kindness not only towards others, but towards myself as well. If I am to ever nurture others, I must first learn to love and care for myself. Being a survivor of csa it is not always easy to love myself as I am, but unless I can accomplish that, with God's help, I cannot conquer my fears and self doubts.
I have at least two medical problems that must be addressed this year. Neither being pleasant and both fill me with fear as I will have to be 'under' for both procedures to happen. That always scares me as I am not always sure I will 'wake up' from the anesthesia. Somehow I must find the courage to have these things done. I will have to do a lot of praying to accomplish these medical goals.
This year hubby and I will also be addressing our health and weight issues. Today at hubby's work many of them are embarking on a weight loss competition that will end on March 31st. The person who has lost the greatest percentage of weight will get the monetary reward for doing so. Those that are participating are each donating $20 towards this collective goal. Hubby is motivated to collect that reward. The good side of that is that at home he will be serving smaller portions. He often serves enough for two which is a problem for me digestive wise and weight wise so I am glad that this is a new goal for him as I will reap rewards of eating less amounts of food as well.
Have a good day folks!
Peace and Joy to your Hearts,
Aly
