Cohen and Isla

Cohen.
She greets me at the front door with a smile that lights up the sky. Her enthusiasm to see me warms my heart as she shouts G'ma G'ma!!!!!!! She makes me feel like I'm the President of the United States/or someone just as special. To Cohen I am special.
As we travel the country road on our way to Bauman Farms we sing songs and talk about all the animals we will see once we get there. We remember the little goat from our last visit who stood out from all the others because he was the one that climbed a tall latter to see us outside.
We share a love for animals and plants and enjoy walking through the nursery looking at all the little pots of Spring flowers for sale. My adventures with Cohen are magical and fun. She brings out the child in me and all the joy in life. I am SO blessed to have a Cohen. I will never stop "Thanking God" for her.
xo

Isla.
Her smile takes my breath away. Her eyes light up when she sees me. Her trust and love for me is unmeasurable. She is the essence of "cuddle bunny" and "snuggle bear." Kisses and loves and hugs so soft and sweet. Innocent angel. I crave to hold her and talk to her and hear her laugh and talk. Isla. SO pretty and perfect. Please do not grow up! I don't want to lose my Cuddle Bunny. God has blessed me with the littlest angel who is one of the happiest "pinch myself" joys of my life. I can't believe how blessed I am. My Grand Daughters take all my cares away.

Thank you God for Cohen and Isla.
xo

Family

My family is the best. We gathered together last night at Geppetto's. [It is a little Italian restaurant that has be in Salem for over 30 years.]
Although not everyone was there because of the miles between us, Ryder and Paula, and Jody and Tom...they were in our hearts and we missed them. Quinn instigated the gathering. He missed being with us on Christmas and it was our belated get together.
We are not a giant family. Quite small really compared to others. We are giant, in love and support. I feel very special to have this special family who bonds together as we break bread and laugh and enjoy the quality of our lives. We talk about everything. We share our feelings and the sadness for others. The terrible tragedy in Haiti. It was good to talk as a family and let our feelings out. Our hearts break for Haiti. Not knowing it, Kesha and I were in our homes watching the Today show at the same time as they were in Haiti televising the earth quake. We were having our morning coffee and watching. I found out later she broke down like I did and cried and cried. The sadness did not leave my heart all day. I went to work that night carrying Haiti heavy in my heart. A place I had not given much thought to was now consuming my whole being. Kesha's blog expresses the feeling so much better then mine.
I'm SO very thankful for my beautiful family. For my beautiful children and my son in law Vin and daughter in law Katy. Sweet Paula who is our newest addition. My lovely sister and wonderful brother in law Tom. My very youthful Mom and Dad. And last but not least, my darling angels Cohen and Isla. I could never bare to have any of them in harms way. I am blessed to have my family.
"Thank you God."

May God bless you, and your family today and always.
xo








Love, Kathy
xo

Spring is Around the Corner

It seems we have not seen sunshine here in Salem Oregon for days on end. I did see a glimpse yesterday. The clouds opened up for a short time and I saw a bit of sunshine. I was awakened this morning by a group of loud talking birds. Actually they were yelling! I jumped out of bed and ran outside to see what was the matter. [Sounds like a verse from "The Night Before Christmas."] To my amazement the trees were cluttered with birdies arguing about Spring! One of them said "Spring is just around the corner." He was convincing a large group who had been yelling at him for talking them out of flying South for the winter. Soon a little squirrel ran up the tree to join his side and said to the angry crowd, "it is true. Spring is just around the corner. I feel it in the soft wind that visited this morning. I smell it in the trees and the grass under my feet." Then they all agreed and began to sing a song of Spring Time. They sang of first flowers, and the return of their friends who had flown South for the Winter. They sang of new born animals and brighter mornings.

God bless you today, and may you know that Spring is just around the corner.
xo

A New Year/A New Day

A New Year! Waking up to a brand new day. Life is a gift. Don't let moments pass you by. Make each one special wherever you are and whatever you are doing. Don't take for granted one second of life. Enjoy it. Know the simplest things are the best. Sitting in silence with God. Take two minutes to let Him know how thankful you are to be breathing and living and count your blessings for Him. Sitting across a table with a friend enjoying coffee and conversation. Having dinner together with family. Sharing time, and love. Giving smiles to strangers when you're out and about. Let the less fortunate know that you care. It could be a gesture of baking something for someone or calling them on the phone or sending a card for no reason at all. Take good care of yourself. Eat right and exercise so you can feel well and take care of others. Don't let this day go by without living each precious moment, whether you are at work or at play. Don't worry about tomorrow. Don't let fear enter your heart.
Take the day. It is a gift!

God bless you today!
xo

HAPPY NEW YEAR! 2010!!!

A new year. It means to start new. Fresh beginnings. Leaving the old burdens behind. New ideas and thoughts and happy things to come. A time for resolutions and change. I love saying "Happy New Year!"

May God bless you this New Year!
xo