A Picture is worth ....

.....A thousand words

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Blogging has helped me in so many ways... a place to vent out my thoughts, frustartions; a place where just the good parts of the  day are lived ~ without having to be shadowed by dark days; BUT most of all blogging has made it possible to meet and make new friends, while I remain in the safety of my home. Know that I treasure each and every one of you .. your posts, comments and prayers mean the world ..more than you will ever know. Each time I read your blogs .. I learn a little more about life and am able to take a little bit and add it to my creating of a new me/life.

Through the wonderful blogs I visit... I've discovered their is life/fashion after business suits;ball gowns and high end fashion dressing. I'm slowy (ok at a snails pace) learning Smart Casual ..I'm also learning I don't have to give up quality or familiar names to get it.

I even discovered Lily .. my summer dressing became much easier...

You continue to inspire me to dream of better days ahead...

Through your laughs and tears ... I find that I am able to feel emotion, something that in my own life lacks at times.

But the the thing I'm most grateful for ... is that no matter what part of the world you are in ~ your thoughts, words, and prayers ... encourage me to keep the faith, stay strong and believe! For no matter what His name may be (depending on where you live in the world) He has me in the safety of hand. Thank you for helping my spiritual side to stay true and when it gets very hard ...I know I just have to turn to you my friends (sisters and brothers through Him) to kick me (gently) back from falling off and giving up!

This strength also has stirred me to be a more compassionate person and to take the time to send words of prayers for others in need.

Your comments, emails and cards of encouragement and support are appreciated more than words can say ... You believe in me that I can get through this. (even when I can't seem to find my way).. and though at times I may fall and take some time to get up; your words.....

Get me through many dark days. So yes you may be strangers, we may never meet in person,

BUT KNOW YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!!

Time & Pacing Myself and Making a New Friend

This past week has been a bit of a struggle for me – my energy level has been less than helpful, and as much as I have wanted to share with you some of the great experiences I have had I have not been able to focus and write. I have tried to stop by your blogs and keep up with you.

I had the pleasure of meeting one of my blog buddies Suburban Princess (SP)– I encourage you to visit her blog – she is a very inspirational and creative person, and I have the honor of calling her my new friend.

To prepare for going into the city to meet SP, I had to make sure that my days prior to our tea, were as stress and energy draining free as possible. Not an easy task – as I had to convince Mr. G. that I was ready to attempt a city drive and social outing on my own. Together we worked on a “What If Plan” – he was comfortable with and I didn’t feel like a grade school student asking for permission. I may not have wanted to feel like a grade school student, but at tea our conversation and learning how many common interests we have and how similar our views are on things – it was like two college girls chatting away losing track of time.

Mr. G. pointed out I need to work on my pacing, as I went straight to bed when I reached home and have been feeling exhausted the past couple of days. I know he is right – but it was so nice to be independent for a few hours –  thought about the rainy weather, traffic and that daylight quickly turns to night was the furthest thing from my mind. Especially when the mention of Macaroons (like the ones from Laudree) came up … of course I had to part take. Oh, and as a side note – after the lecture on time and pacing was over Mr. G. enjoyed the spoils of city adventure … Macaroons and birthday gift.

Even though it took alot to make my outing happen - I am glad to have done it. I ended up meeting a great person- making a new friend. Her understanding and ability to put me at ease with her wit about my “moving car allergy”, really made my outing to the city.

images credit (google search) : Friend - desicomments.com Confused brain - litemide.com