Great Day

Today has been wonderful. My foot feels better and I toured a new home with one of my clients.
It always make me feel good to help someone especially when they buy a home of their dreams.
The home had only small things to address.
My clients were so happy. This was one of my stressful deals but I learned so much.
I feel as if all my clients are family, I get so into their lives and fight to get them what they want.
I have had nightmares about settling this deal.
On settlement day we are having Champagne in Waterford crystal.
Some time being a Diva is a good thing.
Beni

Man's Best Friend

My girls (two jack russells) are wonderful. Today I had a sad day and did not feel like getting up.
It was beautiful out but I did not want to deal today.
My foot remains swollen and a little sore and the housing market is in a slump..
Yesterday I attended a woman's conference on money and listened to all these powerful woman.
May be I am jealous or tired or crazy but today I feel like a failure.
I know deep down I am not but today I am over whelmed.
I wish I could go see my daughter but it would be some trip for the day.
I wish I could have all my family live with me. I miss the day's when it was just the three of us on Sundays and we would play games or watch movies.
Mia and Bandit were helpful today. They laid with me and I spoke to them and they stared at me as if they knew what I was thinking and saying . It is amazing how they like to snuggle and keep me warm. We slept most of the day. They get so cozy and don't want to move they just like being with me no matte what my mood may be.
I also like the fact that they do not ask me to cook dinner or when are you getting up for the day.
I should have attended church today I probably would have felt better.

Secret Life of Bee's

Thursday I saw Secret Life of Bee's. It was an all star cast. I found the move very sad. It was the time in the 1960's before desegregation. I have a hard time with those movies. I still can not understand such anger people had for black people. It was also hard for me to believe it has been over forty years have passed. I guess sometimes I forget. Discrimination is something I feel I should never forget.
I feel the actor Dakota (little girl) played her part well. It was a good movie about family and that part I did love.
I also learned a great deal about bee's .

Giving Back

Wednesday was one week since foot surgery. It was such a lovely day. I took a lengthy drive on the back roads to enjoy the autumn colors. Autumn is one of my favorite times of the year. I love the crisp smell of the air, the changing colors, and my Christmas club check.

In the afternoon I took an older gentleman dinner. I was accompanied by my dogs, whom I refer to as the girls . He loved their visit and the food as well. Earlier that morning he was told he has a terminal illness and he asked me how long do you think I will live? I said no one knows for sure except God.

My thoughts going home were about him and the beautiful ride I had earlier. I am glad I witnessed death at an early age. I told myself I will always try to stay in the moment and do all the things I feel like doing and speak my mind when I please.

Why do so many of us wait until the end to worry about the length of time we have on this earth when we all know our time is limited and we will all die at some point? What stops us from telling those we love how we feel about them? Why do so many say "when I retire..." or "maybe tomorrow," or "I can do it later?"

We are only guaranteed this moment. Don't live a life of regret.

Sundays

Remember when you were young and you had to go to the family dinners?

Today I bet more of us wish we could have them again.

Today we had a nice old-fashion Sunday-minus going to church.

I kept my foot elevated, read the paper, and later in the day family and friends came over for the supper they provided. We talked and watched a football game and it was so comforting to have loved ones around.

We took time to breathe and just be with each other.

For some reason food always taste better when it is shared with people we love.

What have you shared today?????

Wealth

I had foot surgery this week and listened to all the reports on TV about how the market is falling and all the money we are losing.

I understand some people have killed themselves and one person killed his family due to loss of money, and worldly possessions.

I was reminded it is our friendships and connections with people that we should fear losing.

I have had numerous calls, meals provided, and help around the house from friends. And I did not pay a dime for any of these lovely gifts.

Ms. Irene is praying for me using the rosary beads I received from the Pope which I gave her when I thought she was dying in May.

Life has surprises for all of us. Good friends and good health are priceless.