Paying it forward

I was just visiting another blog, CountryWhispers, and she was sharing the concept of paying it forward.

I've always liked this way of showing others that someone cares. Sometimes it quietly with out letting them know who you are and other times they know. Just seeing a smile on their face or to overhear them sharing about it puts a smile in my heart. This is how it works:


The first 5 people to leave a comment on this post will get something handmade by me or possibly store-bought. (It just depends!) You will have no idea of what it will be until it reaches your mailbox. I will try to come up with something that matches each person's likes. ( You will receive an email from me asking a few questions like your favorite colors, scents, hobbies, holidays, seasons, etc.)Each person will receive their package by 6/1/09 if not before.**The only requirement to participate is that you MUST make the same offer on your blog.**A small gift wrapped in a smile & a little support goes a long ways towards lifting the spirits of a total stranger who quickly becomes a friend. Please join the fun and "pay it forward."

A New Start

Here I go again...

Today is the day I'm starting back to Weight Watchers. I quit going in October and it's been downhill ever since, so back I go.

I had been so very successful but when you have lot's to lose it takes so long and the $$$ add up but now I've decided that at my age I need to work harder to be healthier and it's worth it. So back to my doctor's goal for me.

The WW program is so healthy and I felt much better when I was staying away from fats/sugar/white flour. So many yummy evil things can be made with these products. Salt is a major problem for me and I've slipped in that area, too.

So today is a new beginning. I'm leaving the past three months behind and heading for my goal.

Thinking Spring

I'm watching my daffodils show their green. Our mountain cedar is shedding it's new growth husks or blooms, not sure what they are. Fun to see the birds beginning to migrate back in like the robins. Won't be long until we will be seeing the pussy willow trees in bloom.

Can you tell that I'm one of those who lives for Spring, watching every little sign of it. Rebirth of nature....what a blessing.

Why did I start a second blog?

Why did I start a second blog named "Fibromyalgia-What's Up"?

I live with Fibro and lead a local support group. There are so many diagnosed with the disease-syndrome-condition that do not understand it nor do their family and friends.

Sometimes having Fibromyalgia can be a lonely road. You sometimes doubt what you are feeling as you have good days and bad. People might leave you out of some function knowing your painful condition. You might excitingly plan a fun outing and at the last minute you find yourself in a flare and have to take pain meds. You then should not drive so you back out. What a letdown.

Learning to still LIVE is so critical for fulfillment of your life. Ignoring it or fighting against it will only make it worse.

Therefore, I hope in my blog I can give some idea's that might help people with fibro to cope and live a fuller life. That's my goal.

Here I go again...

Today is the day I'm starting back to Weight Watchers. I quit going in October and it's been downhill ever since, so back I go. I had been so very successful but when you have lot's to lose it takes so long and the $$$ add up but now I've decided that at my age I need to work harder to be healthier and it's worth it. So back to my doctor's goal for me. The WW program is so healthy and I felt much better when I was staying away from fats/sugar/white flour. So many yummy evil things can be made with these products. Salt is a major problem for me and I've slipped in that area, too.

So today is a new beginning. I'm leaving the past three months behind and heading for my goal.