Surprise at Spice!

Happy Birthday to my daughter on Valentine's Day!  It's hard to have parties on Valentine's Day.  It's busy on that day everywhere you go.  There are kids' parties and couples romantic dinners and getaways.  Who has time to go to a birthday party on top of that?  Well my daughter's special girlfriends made time on her day to come spend a long lunch with us.  They really showed the love for her this year!  It's not about the gifts, cake or balloons..which are wonderful and so appreciated.  It's the time that was given that meant the most to my daughter.  She said, "Best Birthday Ever!"  My daughter always told me she loved surprises.  If you have ever tried to pull one off you know how hard that is to do.  I did this in only 2 days with the help of her good friend, Kristi. Victoria loves Spice Thai Restaurant and said she wanted to go to lunch that day.   All the girls work in the same town, so I asked if they could come on their lunch breaks.  They were able to pull it off and stay for a long lunch too!  I have never been able to pull off a surprise, until now.  I am so glad it worked and  I say she deserved it!  Valentine's Day is a day of LOVE...to show the love... I hope all of you had a wonderful Valentine's Day full of LOVE too!  

                                              Kristi, Christy, Taryn, Erin and Victoria

Out With the Old....

Christmas time is definitely my favorite time of year because of the beauty of the spirit of Christmas.  The true meaning is the most beautiful of all.  Jesus is the reason for the season.  I love that the first Christmas had angels, lights and gifts too.  The greatest gift will always be Jesus, but I love to give gifts and show the love.  I love the beauty of the lights and decorations.  I love to decorate my Christmas tree.  This year was my favorite in a long time.  

I have been collecting ornaments since 1975 when I was married.  It is wonderful to look at each one and cherish the memory.  This tree holds so many beautiful memories.  Time really does go by so quickly and cherishing each precious moment with those we love is what is most important. 

 Since I lost my parents in 2008 and 2009, I have hung on to things and can't explain why.  I guess it may be a form of denial.  I just don't want to let go of them and each item that belonged to them was part of them.   I don't need them, but I have had a hard time facing it and to get rid of their belongings. 

 I had help at the beginning and did give things to those who needed them in the family.  We did not quite complete the job as my mom had added many personal things to my home when she moved in with us.  It is really just too much.  I have to face this and begin to give away these items.

  So with that old saying..."Out with the Old...and in with the new".  I am ready for it.  I know I am tired of the sadness that I feel from it.  It is no longer bringing any comfort.  I was watching a tv show on HGTV where a designer came in with a teen girl who had way too much in her room and a gazillion stuffed animals.  The girl did not want to get rid of any of them because each one had a special meaning to her.  I could so relate to this girl.  But did she need them all?  No...and the designer told her pick 10 of your most favorite ones to keep.  So she did.  Then she took all the others and took photos of them and created a photo album for the memories.  The girl was so happy. She then agreed to let go and they donated the stuffed animals. 

  I loved this idea.  Not that I need photos of what I am getting rid of, but maybe I do for some of the things.  It is an idea I am pondering.

  I am ready for 2014 for change.  I am going to get rid of the old and create a new living space that is full of color and makes me happy.  I have been so inspired by HGTV and their wonderful shows and ideas.  

You know that feeling when you finish a good book.....and you read that very last page.  It's a let down sometimes that it is over.  We go and look for another good book to read.  I am there.  I just finished that last page of this chapter in my life.  I am ready for a new chapter full of color, excitement, fun, love and joy.  I am ready for the future...and we can't go there until we let go of the past and quit looking back.  I am not looking back any longer. I will never forget my parents and all they did for me.  I have never forgotten any of my loved ones who have left us.  I just want to remember the happy times and let that be my comfort...the wonderful memories and love we shared.  Things did not bring that to me, they each did.  They are gone now and all I have are the memories.  I have the comfort of knowing one day I will see them again in Heaven.  

  I am moving forward to whatever God has planned for me.  I know HIS plans are always best and look forward to it.  Jeremiah 29:11 from the Holy Bible tells us "I have plans for your future," saith the Lord, "plans to prosper you, not harm you."

I stand on the word of God and His promises.  They are what bring me comfort and peace.  

Mammograms

                                                                   Mammograms

November 1, 2013

October is gone, but we still need to be aware and take care of ourselves.

I did not have a mammogram until I was in my late 50s.

I was afraid to have it.  I don't like pain.  I saw one being done

and knew what it was going to be like. 

I became very ill in 2008-2011.  I went to ER four times

during that time frame.  I kept getting misdiagnosed.  

After the 4th ER visit, and discovering that I had gall stones and

needed surgery, all the tests came before.  

One of them was my first mammogram!

It was not so bad after all.  The lady that did mine was so nice and considerate of my feelings.  It did not hurt.  It went by very fast.  I was glad that I finally faced the fear.  My results came back negative so I was very happy I did this.

For those who are afraid...don't be...you are worth it to take this time and take care of you!  

Breast Cancer Awareness

Breast Cancer Awareness

Thursday, October 31, 2013

Before October slips away, I wanted to share about Breast Cancer Awareness month.  I have not known many people who have had breast cancer personally, but the ones I have known have been very close to me.  I lost longtime school friend to breast cancer and I think of her often.  We grew up together since before we started kindergarten.  I want to share and bring awareness in memory of her, Linda Borelli and all those who lost the battle.  We need to bring awareness to the fight and work harder.  

My daughter's friend just lost her friend to this battle only days ago in this month!  It made me think back over the years and causes me to feel the pain of loss.  I am sure it does for many who have lost those they love.

I want to bring awareness in thanksgiving in honor of those who have won the battle!  I do this for my best friend, Vicki Swett.  She is now a survivor for over 10 years!  We celebrate that and thank God!  I remember going to doctor visits with Vicki and sitting through chemo with her.  She was the only one that I ever saw in that place, that was dressed up, happy and smiling and giving away lots of encouragement to all those there who looked like they had given up hope and came in all dreary in sweats and not caring what they looked like at all.  The nurses loved to see my friend and commented how much she cheered up their day.  She cheered them up and she was the one with breast cancer!  

Let's keep doing all that we can do to bring awareness and help the cause.

For all the girls out there...like Linda and Vicki.  For your girls and for you!

Facebook was full of activity during this past month sharing all the companies who offered wonderful products and offering donations from the purchases.  I had an online event to unite several companies, which my friends are sales reps for.  Unity is a very good thing.  I felt it this month.  It brings people together and brings hope with encouragement.  

I look forward to next October and hope through this year, we learn of many more survivors.  In fact today, I saw a post from a friend Mike, who's young sister beat cancer today!  

That is a great way to end Breast Cancer Awareness Month!  

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Thank you for your support.

New Beginnings

October 30, 2013 

Today is a new beginning for me....as I love new adventures.  I have some great friends who blog and share with others their opinions, knowledge and information. I LOVE that!  I have always shared as a teacher, as a mom,  in Sunday School, bible studies, as a leader in church and business, in beauty schools and in Motives Cosmetics classes.  Teaching is one of my Spiritual gifts and I love to teach.

Today I have to decided to try this format to teach and help people about health and beauty.  I have been with a wonderful company for almost 13 years now, who pioneered liquid vitamins.  The company just celebrated 21 years in business in August.   I tried this product called OPC-3 in November of 2000.  It is a triple antioxidant which comes in powder form and you mix with water (like kool aid or tang) and drink.  It is made with grapes and pinebark. This product took the place of my steroid enhalers for asthma, Nasal spray for sinus and Clariton for allergies.  Wow...that is huge, right?  I am prescription drug free at 59 years old.  

I do not like drugs, so this was the best gift ever to drink a drink in the morning vs. puffing the enhaler 4 times a day and using the nose spray. I was taking pills to relieve my allergy symptions every day!  Living in a valley in a walnut orchard with all the dust and chemicals has really affected my allergy symptons!  This drink took away all the allergy symptons!  Just like that!!!!!

Well the decision was FAST...I knew I would rather drink this wonderful grape drink vs. taking the drugs which caused me to have side affects.  No side affects with the OPC-3 drink.  Yay!!!  Also the next decision was how to shop.
I had been in sales for over 20 years and knew if I was a distributor of a company, I would only pay cost price instead of retail price.  This alone would save me money and make the product more affordable.  Also I could share this with others to help them and make a little extra income.  What's not to like?  

That was on Dec 8, 2000 I signed the first agreement for a new beginning.  I did not even understand the business side of this company.  I was about to learn.  I love learning and I have always learned by teaching.  I made a great decision and OPC-3 and this business venture have changed my life.  Now I enjoy helping others have hope for better health and pain management.  I enjoy helping others grow and learn to become financially independent.  I love to help people discover their gifts and follow the path that they were created for.  God has a plan for our lives and every day HE offers us a new chance to find it and a new beginning.