Joy Column - Page 20

chrisy · 06-30-2009, 12:12 PM

My Joy today is reading all of Marie's posts.

Marie, I love you so much!

Believe51 · 06-30-2009, 12:43 PM

More Today's Joy: I love you right back, Chrisy. Make no mistake about it, I am still floating on a cloud from the news of this trial bringing to you to the places you have faught so hard to get to. I am so proud of you!!>>Believe51

Bill · 06-30-2009, 04:52 PM

My Joy today is that warm fuzzy feeling you get when you think about your best friends, all getting together, and laughing and hugging and having an all-around good time, and that's the way I feel right here, right now, "with" y'all. (oh, that's right, I need to correct the "y'all" part, as per Chrisy) I love "the entire lot of you"

Believe51 · 07-01-2009, 10:25 AM

Today's Joy: Standing in the middle of the driveway during a fierce thunderstorm, the cold slapping of rain on my face, the ground shaking beneath my feet, the daytime sky lighting up. I have been fighting sadness lately, go figure, and I want to just say I pushed it aside for another brief moment. I did not think of the dangers of this action, I did not worry about dangers this storm could supply, I just thought that I 'was'. For the time I stood in the cold rain getting pelleted by stinging rain I listened to the intense quiet. I was free of fear, even free of thoughts of cancer, I felt total peace....with myself and with life.

Now is this recommended for others....Ah....NO. "Please do not try this at home." (lol). But I felt liberated and free from all bad. This short time alone in the rain has filled me with happiness. It is a reminder for me to come in out of the rain and dry off. The thoughts of cancer have fled back into my mind and I think I will try the same approach. We have been there in the rain, dangers surrounding us, and it is time to dry off and remain safe.>>Believe51

Believe51 · 07-08-2009, 07:57 PM

Today's Joy: Ed felt well enough to go for a ride to the ocean tonight. We sat and ate ice cream and enjoyed this time we still have together. Yesterday was 34 months.>>Believe51

.........o yeah, pistachio ice cream with hot fudge and no whipped cream. I needed this as much as I need to scoop my eyes out with a small ladel!! LoL

Believe51 · 07-11-2009, 09:56 PM

Today's Joy: I asked Ed if there was something I could get him while I was up. I never expected him to say pancakes. Picture Marie having a hot flash at 12:25 in the morning making pancakes. Not a pretty sight. I am so happy that I could get him to eat something out of his ordinary.>>Believe51

ElaineM · 07-20-2009, 10:47 AM

Now that is great news Marie !!!!!!! The fact that a person has a good appetite and enjoys eating is a joy and a blessing !!!!!!!!

Believe51 · 07-15-2009, 10:03 PM

Today's Joy: Should I be eating Chinese food at 1am?? It is like a dream....MmmMmm>>Believe51

Mary Jo · 07-17-2009, 03:54 PM

Today's joy was reading these two happy posts from Marie and knowing you are experiencing some joy AND hot flashes.

Love and hugs....Mary Jo

Jackie07 · 07-17-2009, 04:16 PM

Marie,

Midnight (before and after) Chinese snack is called 'Xiao Yeh' (宵夜) (both words means 'night') Many people take it with a sip of rice liquor or a can of beer. Very often it is a bowl of noodle soup or rice soup with some stewed meat and pickled vegetables. People who work late shifts (restaurant, hospital, hospitality, transportation, industrial...) or who play Mahjong (Chinese dominos) late into the night are the ones who eat Xiao Yeh regularly.

Students who are cramming for exams often get the special treats if a caring Mother (or other family member) is present. Often time it is a package of instant noodle soup with a stewed egg and some cabbage and green onions.

It's a light but satisfying meal that help people have a good night sleep (with sweet 'dreams'...

Believe51 · 07-17-2009, 11:02 PM

Today's Joy: I love how he loves me.>>Believe51

juanita · 07-18-2009, 08:13 AM

supposed to be getting dilly on next couple days.

Believe51 · 07-18-2009, 02:23 PM

Good Juanita, I cannot even imagine how much you miss that little one now she has moved out. Hug her for me.>>Believe51

Believe51 · 07-18-2009, 05:26 PM

Today's Joy: My cat mookie was slumbering in the chair just now, I approached the little guy to tell him I loved him. He took his paw, white clumps of fur shooting out of it, and grabbed my face. Mookie drew my face closer to his so he could head butt me and gently kissed his Momma's face. Momma's Boy??? Yes and darn proud of it!>>Believe51

Believe51 · 07-19-2009, 09:54 PM

Today's Joy: Ed has been craving cherry pies. In his Mother's pie plate I made him another one of my famed cherry pies.

Tonight he ate 2 helpings of baked ziti and he has not ate 2 plates of anything in such a long time. For dessert, he even had room for the pie. This pleased my heart. The house is extremely hot but it was so worth it.>>Believe51

Mary Jo · 07-20-2009, 05:28 AM

Today's Joy........Thanking God for this group of angels....for the love and support we receive here and for the laughs and fun we share.

Also, thanking God that Ed had 2 helpings of zita and wanted cherry pie. I'm so happy Ed's days are being "filled" (no pun intended) LOL -with yummy things and wonderful love from you Marie.

Elke · 07-29-2009, 06:10 AM

It's HOT, HOT,HOT Weather...but I am cooler than all those people with hair!

Colleens_Husband · 10-14-2009, 10:46 AM

My youngest crewman, Jacob, has always said that he would do anything to go up into the bell tower of the Atkinson Memorial Church which is the oldest Methodist Church west of the Mississippi River.

I recently got a job to survey the church property for a future expansion. Since the church is in a historical district it has to have an architect review to ensure the expansion will match the original church.

Yesterday I got to go out to the job site and I told Jacob that I needed to run the instruments and the data collectors on the final few shots. I handed Jacob the prism pole and told him to follow the curate. Within a few minutes I saw Jacob up in the bell tower and he had a huge grin on his face. He asked if I could take pictures of him up in the tower. He said the view was fabulous and it was even better than he ever hoped it would be.

He spent almost an hour up in the tower and on the way down I overheard him phoning his girlfriend to tell her that he had the best job ever.

I am the boss and I have to send people out into awful weather, terrible brush, and over nasty steep slopes. Being able to make one of my employees' weeks is a rare treat. I almost enjoyed the moment more than Jacob did.

Believe51 · 07-20-2009, 10:34 PM

Today's Joy: ......more pie!!

juanita · 07-21-2009, 08:33 AM

warmer weather!