I have been avoiding my emails for a couple days. It seems somewhat overwhelming to wade through them all. I think maybe it is a slight depression that came over me along with the return of our infamous Oregon rain. Rain brings along the urge for comfort food like custard or bread pudding. I will fight the battle...where are those Tru Chocolates when I need one! I think, the last bag is out in the car and I'm certainly not subjecting myself to the rain that is now coming down sideways with gale force!
I am going to feature one of my high school friends in this post. The picture is Donna Mahan Woods and her sweet husband Darryl. Darryl has a slow southern drawl that makes you melt as he tells you how much he loves his wife! I remember him telling me that he loved to see the smile on her face when he brought her coffee to her while she was still in bed. He is every woman's dream! She is so lucky to have found a true "soul mate".
I've a plan to teach my Jim to speak in that drawl. He already brings me coffee every other morning, but I want to hear him tell one of my friends how he watches closely so he won't miss my smile. Maybe with weight loss, I should also bring some romance back into my life! Jim and I love each other, but we don't do the romantic stuff like Darryl and Donna. Being part Scandinavian can be a drag. I work too hard and don't take the time for romance. Is it Scandinavian or is that the excuse I make for being lazy with parts of my life? I remember my Norwegian grandmother telling me "Don't be silly", when I told her, "I really like someone". I remember that feeling of "oops" when she said that knowing I was wrong to voice this feeling. So get over it, Karen. Life is too short to hang on to such negativity!
Tomorrow is his turn for coffee...I'm going to work on my smile for the occasion! Donna and Darryl live modestly, but save enough to do what they love so much - travel! They manage to take exciting trips to tropical islands, cruising the warm oceans or enjoying the vast regions of our West. I can feel jealous over the lifestyle they have chosen for themselves. They both love dancing. Donna will often search out some girly skirt and strappy shoes when our gang meets up for a get together. She is the petite, cute and fun loving person we should all strive to be! I believe our immortality is what we leave behind and Donna will leave lots of sunshine and hope for the world. I never hear her really complain. She has it all figured out on how to be happy!
I got this email from another member of our high school MIDS (our high school girls club). Charlene Losche Martinez is another "happy" person. She has managed to stay focused on what is right most of her life. We all know someone with cancer. The older I get, the more people I know who are victims of the big "C". It scares me. It has recently hit close to home and indeed let us pray!
Dear God, I pray for the cure of cancer. Amen
All you are asked to do is keep this circulating.
Even if it's only to one more person.
In memory of anyone you know who has been struck down by cancer or is still living with it.
A Candle Loses Nothing by Lighting Another Candle..
All you are asked to do is keep this circulating.
Even if it's only to one more person.
In memory of anyone you know who has been struck down by cancer or is still living with it.
A Candle Loses Nothing by Lighting Another Candle..
Please Keep This Candle Going
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