“It is in… the BIRTHDAY BOOK…”

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“Is this the beginning or the end… to the  BIRTHDAY…WEEK??”

the rest of the card… inside…

“I knew… what I was doing…       when I …gave My  HEART …to YOU!”

How do you like a  BIRTHDAY Card…. that lets you know that your children… LOVE YOU…  In addition to  the FAMILY LOVE… the card listed each and every animal that my son has and … each of the animals had a word or two… to  be added … to making my BIRTHDAY – – one of the best yet and  – – who knows –  – when… we will all  share lots of extra LOVE – – in the  “near by”   – – here-after   – – –    this “senior citizen” is sometimes forgetful  – – and… I catch myself saying to myself…  “NOW” … what am I… here…after…???

Do not forget to always share  – – the most important  thing that we  have here on earth –  –  and that is our  LOVE  – – for each other!    My THANKS… to all… for all the cards…gifts …and the sharing of meals for and on … the big day – – for this old GRANDMA  – – the  BIG G…herself!     xoxoxoxoox  ME…


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“Are YOU Flying…OUR FLAG…”

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“Let us all… fly the  “FLAG of FREEDOM for  All … AMERICANS…”

At this time of the year… the 11th of September only two days away… the big question is – “Where were you on ” 9 – 11 ”  – – and what  do  you remember??”

When you think about the situation – that AMERICA  was in… and  NOW – today…   looks like everybody is complaining about everything – – I  remember where I was working… the lines were very long  – everyone had to have their  identification on and everything was inspected – – “HIGH ALERT” –  –  WOW …

Also… everyone was down on their knees … praying   – it was as if  we   were near the end of the world… airports  were really checking you out – you had to even let them xray  you …down to even seeing what you had for breakfast – – dinner – –  and nothing in a bottle .. no tubes of stuff – – no one wanted more planes to explode with innocent people harmed – We were really living in some  kind of a bad dream …situation???

Today… all forgotten – everything back… to the way it was  – – everyone doing their own thing – and  who cares about  our neighbors and love ones – –   – Seems to me that we keep having  “Tragedies” – thinking that we will learn …from them –  – but we do  not… we have to suffer again and again – – –  but there is  “HOPE” – and perhaps – someday… the correct changes will come …


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“Birthday Greetings – JILL – all of us!”

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“Happy Birthday JILL… from the whole gang… all of us…and everybody!”  Making this the best  – 4th of September – ever…

Just look at those “BLUE Skies” and they are calling you…”Come FLY and have  more FUN… up here with us!”

 

Just thought that I would share this message that came to me… and just for today’s reading… I just LOVE   “GOOD FOOD for THOUGHT” and there is a lot on this plate… that –  I would like to share with you and the whole  wide world!

 

On this day of your life,

 I believe God wants you to know…

…that all of life is animated by a single fantastic energy,
which is the essence of everything that is — including you.

Isn’t that amazing? Now, because this essence is who you are
and what you are made of, it can obviously never leave you.
Perhaps not so obviously, it can also be wonderfully helpful.
 
It can bring you peace in moments of stress,
strength in moments of weakness,
courage in moments of fear,
wisdom in moments of confusion,
forgiveness in moments of anger,
and love in all the moments of your life.
 
All you have to do is know that this is true,
and it will be true for you, right now.
 
I think that’s terrific, don’t you?


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“I’m Leaving Without You!”

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“Patience is a virtue… but when… I’m ready to “LEAVE” – –  Let’s get a move on!”  “Okay?” – – “OKAY!”

“Al, let’s go … It is getting darker by the minute and I wanted to show you my “FARM” from the air – but with your “lollygagging” it will soon be midnight… we have a million other things to do, yet???” “You know that you can take those girls …in the early A.M. and you can just let them …take up your whole day… but …I have animals waiting for me  –  and they like to rub their “wet” noses all over me – just to let me… Know how much they LOVE and MISS me!”

“Lee, just hold your shirt on…  we will be flying over your FARM – and you  can drop these “fresh picked apples”  – – that were given to me …  – for Darlene to give to the horses  – –  that is if they don’t get them before she scoops them up – – these sure look good!” “Some of these apples – – I will be taking to MOM – – she will make a couple of real nice “apple pies” – – and from scratch   – and I’ll bet that if Darlene gets enough good apples  – that she will be making a couple of “apple pies”, too?”

“Al, Look over to the left – that is Darlene – she is waving her hands – – – looks like she is pointing and directing us over to an area where we can drop some “apples” – as we were headed out – – I did text her so she would know when to be out and looking for us – – so looks like we made real good time, and she is so HAPPY – just look at her wave!” – – – “Al… when  you take those girls  flying tomorrow – be sure and “Thank” them for Me … as the horses are always …so HAPPY – when they get extra  “apples” – – and   these    just look so… terrific!”

“Lee… just plan on us doing this again…and real soon…OKAY??”  “Lee.. you know… that I always have plenty of time… and always… to go flying with you…”


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“If… You’re Ready? Let’s Takeoff!”

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“I’m ready… Are You ready?”

On a day as beautiful as this… we just have to go and see everything…everywhere.  This is the day that the Almighty made… and just for us to go and fly all over  – – to see and inspect all that  is waiting for us!

There is a friend of mine…who had invited us –  to stop by his place for lunch with him and his wife. They want us to see the new new property that they just bought.  In fact…  he was so excited about our stopping by –  he even put in an area … designated as his own “Helicopter-Park” area  –  just  for us to land and –  he said he had it marked with a nice big “H” –  – so that anybody flying low will be able to find it and land!

Also, while we are there…sure hope you do not mind meeting some of his friends… as he wants me to give them a free  – but a short time  flight-ride… up and around his property – –  and part of the property is up high and  has a “Water-fall” flowing down into a small river – just looks beautiful  – – so be sure to take some pictures  – so we can remember  everyone…since  it looks likes this will be  “FUN and GAMES” for some of his friends – – who would not otherwise be able to just schedule  their  very own…  Helicopter Ride – – since some of them have some small Kids… that can hardly wait for us – – to show them all a real good time!

“Be sure to give everyone my business cards –  – – so we can have more FUN – Flying  with all of our new FRIENDS!”        DV


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“January – VACATION – Florida”

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This is my brother-in-law Al – – with the lady in the center , his wife and small child next to her and on her right , their son and on the left of the photo – – Grandma to their baby, – that is the wife’s mother. (It is a shame that I do not remember their names  – as this photo was taken in January 1968! – Looks like I will have to do some checking out of old information.)

Every photo has a special “story”… “why else take a picture …if there was no  good reason… for taking it!”

Just the year before in “JANUARY”  – –  my husband, Lee died. Al in this picture is Lee’s younger brother – and invited me and the boys to come down and visit – ANY TIME??? – 

Well… when Lee died – it was too much for me to continue working in the nursing home as bookkeeper – too many people reminded me of Lee and how sick he was just before dying. I could not just quit working  – Social Security was not enough – and I was young enough to still work.

So… I called the telephone company and talked with my last supervisor – told her all that had happened – and ask her if they could use ..  me ….again??? I had worked for the   telephone   company four (4) other times – and this would be the fifth (5) time – if they would hire me???

Lucky for me – the best friend  you can have – is a good “Supervisor” –  – she knew that I had a terrific record – always there – work any hours  – overtime – and any shift  – never take a day off – just because I might feel sick – once you start to get ready for work – it’s a miracle – how fast you can be cured of whatever you thought  – you had! She made all the arrangements – all I had to do was to show up!

I was surprised… when the clerk came around  – this is several months  – after having been back – – and asking  “me” – when in JANUARY 1968 – do you want your one week “VACATION?” I even asked her  –  “are you sure –  that I would be entitled???”

So… there you are – if you need a job – this is my review – I enjoyed working every day – and probably would … do it again – check it out – I have friends that stayed and retired – my problem – just needed to move  and try out other things – but if “steady” good work and good pay – where else would you want to go???


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