Wake up Everybody...

 As Thanksgiving approaches, I am struck at how different this year will be.  I realize the whole world is upside down now.  And mine certainly is!  Usually, Randy and I bomb up north for our annual family celebration with my side of the family.  Lisa and Steve always host a day that is everything Thanksgiving should be.

This year things are odd...Randy is still hospitalized and fighting as hard as he can with the Covid virus. I am muddling along trying to find meaning in every day.  The fear and concern I have for him is physically paralyzing, making it hard to concentrate on anything.  Nothing is the same and I pray fervently that he gets well soon.  My life is nothing without him.

But, I am thankful. Friends and family have been so supportive-with texts, calls, cards and messages.  Prayers and thoughts, love and support are the things that get me through my days (daze!).   I am also very thankful for the doctors and nurses for their professional and dedicated care for Randy.  And for 'face time' which allows me two short visits every day-since live visits are not available at this time.   

All those annoying idioms are haunting me...'it is what it is.' 'What will be will be.'  And 'the best is yet to come.'  And the most important on that is ringing true for me is, 'When you have your health, you have everything!'  Stay healthy and have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

P.S.  Happy Birthday to my Mom!  We will celebrate together soon.  XO

The Warrior...

 1992 when Patti Smythe and Scandal broke the airwaves with their hit song, "The Warrior,"  I quickly and utterly identified with it.  The driving beat along with the 'take no prisoners' lyrics struck me to the core.  It is my song.  I have it on every playlist.  When I used to run, it was my rhythm.  To this day, it is my meditation mantra.

So, when my friend Wayne came up to me at the gym and said, 'What does that mean to you?'-I had to think for a moment.  Of course it has nothing to do with physical fighting or war.  It's more of a personal reminder to fight for myself.  Fight for my beliefs, fight for my rights, (hey! that's another song!) and fight for order, peace, justice, comfort and love in my life.  Advocating for myself and my family.  I am a supporter and warrior for these things.  I also have a tank that says, 'peaceful warrior' which even explains my mindset further.  

The sign in my dressing room above my vanity reads, 'I am a warrior.'  I remind myself daily to fight the good fight for the things I can control while ignoring the rest.  I put on my war paint, take a deep breath and forge on.

These days, I am praying and and 'warring' hard for Randy.  He is making progress and has a wonderful team of medical warriors on his side.  And he is fighting hard.  Your support means so much to us.  And to my wonderful 'prayer warriors,' please keep it up.  

Life is precious-fight for what is important to you.  XO

Believe...

 Thank you from the bottom of my heart to all of you for your support, love and prayers during this very scary time.  Your support is everything.  Please keep Randy in your every prayer as he continues to struggle to get well.  Sending him positive vibes and white light for his recovery.  See you next week when hopefully our world will be on a more even axis.

  We love you all.  XO

The Politics of Dancing...

 The regularly scheduled posting today will be interrupted for this very urgent message:

It’s Election Day-get your fuzzy little butt out and vote!  We’ll see you next week for a dose of Jspot frivolity and nonsense.   Have a pawsome week!   XO