Today's Thought

Recently I viewed these words written by Stephen Downey and found them worthy of passing along .

Every minute someone leaves this world behind.

Age has nothing to do with it.
We are all in this the line without realizing it.
We never know how many people are before us. We can not move to the back of the line.
We can not step out of the line.
We can not avoid the line.

So while we wait in line -

Make moments count.

Make a difference.
Make the call.
Make priorities.
Make the time.
Make your gifts known.
Make a nobody feel like a somebody.
Make your voice heard.
Make the small things big.
Make someone smile.
Make the change.
Make yourself a priority.
Make love.

Make up.
Make peace.
Make sure to tell your people they are loved.
Make waves.
Make sure to have no regrets.
Make sure you are ready.
      by Stephen Downey

My days have been filled with need-be activities like lots of phone calls for various  reasons , frequently traveling about 30 miles each way on winding country roads to tend to medical appointments and shopping.  The weather has been beautiful and I have been enjoying the little trips . And, I have been eating either lunch or dinner at one of the many little restaurants that have been familiar to me for years .  Yesterday late day I stopped at Pinocchio's Italian restaurant, a favorite little (no more than about 12 booths) place and I enjoyed Lasagna Bianca which I had never eaten before. It was outstanding and reportedly made with "grandma's cream sauce" recipe , similar to an alfredo cheese sauce .  I accompanied this with a Italian Dinner Salad and some Boysenberry Spumoni . Dinner was outstanding !  Taking time to eat dinner placed me in the time frame of driving home in the dark which I have not done in a long time . All went well for me .  However , witnessed a five care accident which looked terrible prior to multiple sirened police cars arriving .

I have been given a clean bill of health from the Oncologist with a six month follow-up .  A questionable spot on my forehead has been evaluated by a Dermatologist and treated with Cryotherapy for what she diagnosed as Seborrheic Keratoses-non cancer ! Follow-up in one month. Saw the ENT Specialist for annual Ear Canal/wax removal because I have very small ear canals - - - I guess because I am a small lady ! I am still trying to find a doctor (Physiatrist) to prescribe some medication for my Seasonal Affective Disorder. Everytime, I get a new name , when  I call, the doctor is no longer available . Found one with 4 month wait ! Tenaciousness is with me !

And, I am caught up with shopping for house essentials that are not always available locally. It is always something !  Currently, one of the batteries in my home security system needs replacement .

I am so thankful that I did NOT loose power like nearby counties did this week.

So far, three month wait for generator installation .  Tenaciousness, needed again!

I think that is it for what feels like a lot has been accomplished .

Have A Great Day.

Mary