If your pet could talk, what would be the first thing it says?
Hello to you today. How are you? I’m feeling a little sad. Yesterday being the day it was and finding out the Tik Tok creator I’ve been following, Steph, decided it was time to put her dog Clover to sleep. Clover had a tumor growing behind her eye and it was inoperable. All this triggered old wounds in me to open a bit! Saying goodbye to our fur babies is the worst of heartbreaks.
Farewell sweet Clover
Thinking about my Link I think if he could speak to me the first thing he would say is I Love You. This is something I say to him nearly everyday! The other thing he might say is when will we see Ruth and John again?! He loves going with me to their house to visit. Some people have set up little buttons that their dogs use to speak to them. I think a popular button he would push is “hungry!” He is such a foodie!
Spin of the Prayer Wheel:
When my time has come and impermanence and death have caught up with me, When the breath ceases, and the body and mind go their separate ways, May I not experience delusion, attachment, and clinging, But remain in the natural state of ultimate reality.
tibetan nyingma master – longchenpa rabjampa – 14th century
Hello to you, Today has been good. I went with my Aunt to the Sisters of Grace gathering in Nampa. There was a good turnout and lots of delicious food. I helped with a skit my Aunt put together called Fashion of a Lifetime- putting on the full armor of God – from Ephesians 6:11-18 :
Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.
I was the helmet of salvation in the skit. My Aunt gave me a gray felt hat to put on. There were no pictures taken but that’s ok. We all were in the moment which is rare these days.
Today is a good day to remember this passage with the 25th anniversary of 9/11. It’s one of the darkest days of world history. I will never forget it! I was sleeping after a 12 hour shift and was called by my coworkers and I went and turned on the tv and couldn’t believe what I was seeing! It just didn’t seem real!
Something happened that day – we were all united in a way that only such horror can do. We were all Americans and grieved together. We are living in a time of such division in this country. It’s like we have forgotten – we need to remember we are one.
What is a powerful quote for 9/11?
AI Overview
One of the most powerful and enduring quotes for 9/11 is inscribed on the wall of the National September 11 Memorial Museum: “No day shall erase you from the memory of time.”
This line comes from Book IX of the epic Latin poem The Aeneid by the ancient Roman poet Virgil. At the 9/11 Museum, the letters were forged by artist Tom Joyce using pieces of steel recovered from the World Trade Center site. It honors the lives lost and promises eternal remembrance.
Hello to you, I hope this finds you in good health and spirits. Another friend from church is experiencing a health crisis. He had to have surgery for bleeding on his brain and isn’t doing too well. Is it just me or does it seem like more people are having health issues these days?! One minute they will seem ok and then out of nowhere a major crisis occurs!
A whole generation of us, Generation Xers (people born between 1965-1980), are getting older. Here is what the internet has to say about health:
Major Health Concerns for Gen X
Metabolic and Cardiovascular Conditions: Obesity, Type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure are becoming more common. Research indicates that metabolic shifts driven by obesity and diabetes are increasingly replacing traditional risks like high cholesterol. [1, 2, 3]
Chronic Stress: Gen X is often called the “sandwich generation” because they juggle raising children, caring for aging parents, and managing career and financial pressures. Studies show they report some of the highest daily stress levels of any adult group. [1, 2]
Mental Health Challenges: Anxiety and depression rates have risen significantly. Experts note that a cultural tendency toward self-reliance and reluctance to seek help can sometimes compound these mental health hurdles. [1, 2]
Hormonal Transitions: Adults in this age bracket group navigate midlife hormonal changes—such as menopause for women and testosterone decline for men—which can impact mood, energy, and overall wellness. [1, 2]
Cancer Risks: Recent large-scale data analyses suggest that Gen X and younger cohorts face an elevated risk for certain types of tumors compared to older generations born decades earlier. [1]
Spin of the World Prayer Wheel :
May the blessing of God be upon you …
May God keep you safe when you are in danger. May God guide you in the way of Love. May God support you in danger or hardship. May God lift up your heart when you are feeling low. May God comfort you when you are feeling lonely. May God give you strength when you are weak. May God bring you home when you are lost. May God surround you with loving care, always and forever.
You are holy, you are chosen, you are loved and you are blessed.
Today has been a good day. I’m just home from spending some time with my Aunt and Uncle. We had spaghetti and almost finished watching all of the Little House on the Prairie reboot. They did a really good job with it. My Aunt must have known I was thinking of them and hoping to be invited over! I like spending my Sundays with them!
The day began with church and I got to see and talk to Jeannie. She wasn’t sure she was going to make it to church with Roy’s passing. She shared that before he went he seemed to be reaching into the sky for something or someone that no one else could see. I have heard it said that we are not alone when we pass. I hope whomever or whatever comforted him. I think next Sunday Jeannie wants to go to breakfast with me at the Sunrise. She just needs someone to talk to after all she’s been through lately!
Hello to you. Today’s post is dedicated to a friend who passed away yesterday – Roy. I had posted about him here before. He kept falling and getting hurt towards the end. My friend Jeannie, his sister-in-law, had been taking care of him. I’m glad he’s free of everything now and will miss him, I’m glad for Jeannie as caring for him had began to take its toll on her. His two daughters kind of left everything about his care on her,
Rainbow booties Roy made for me last year
Dear Jesus thank you for taking Roy into your loving arms where he is free from pain. No more suffering. I pray for your comfort of Jeannie and the family to include his dog Pepper he leaves behind. Amen.
What’s something you do completely differently from how you were raised?
Hello to you. I hope this finds you well. So much bad news in the headlines right now, I don’t think we were designed to process so much “news” all in one sitting everyday.
In answer today’s prompt I would say the thing I do different from how I was raised is how I practice my faith – religion. As a child I was raised Roman Catholic. In addition to Mass were the Sacraments like Confession- there were rules. As an adult I fell away from Catholicism because the church wouldn’t honor my first marriage. I went for a bit when I was with my second husband but we stopped going because going to Mass was like going to a funeral. We were surrounded by people who didn’t seem to want to be there. Then I was a Pagan for most of my second marriage which was like 12 years.
In my current life I go to church on Sundays in an high school auditorium versus a brick and mortar church like I used to. My current church, Grace Bible Church Middleton, has given me a church family that I know and love. People know me by name. Each Sunday there are warm hellos and hugs! I feel like I belong to this church. I was even baptized last September which was a big step for me in my walk with Jesus.
Spin of the World Prayer Wheel;
The angels dance in your wake The sun rises for your glory Stars illume in your light Magnificent and eternal My Lord Jesus My timeless love
If you could go back and witness any historical event, which one would you pick?
Hello friends – I hope this finds you well,
If I were to go back in time I think I would want to witness the resurrection of Jesus Christ. I would want to see what happened in that tomb! That moment of history is one of the most significant I can think of. I would want to see if the shroud of Turin was inside. I would want to talk to our risen Lord.
Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year. He is rich who owns the day, and no one owns the day who allows it to be invaded with fret and anxiety.
Finish every day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities, no doubt crept in. Forget them as soon as you can, tomorrow is a new day; begin it well and serenely, with too high a spirit to be cumbered with your old nonsense.
This new day is too dear, with its hopes and invitations, to waste a moment on the yesterdays.
What’s the best thing you’ve ever found randomly on the street?
Hello to you! How are you doing? Well I hope. There is so much going on in this world. Time is really flying by isn’t it?! Just got a text from my friend Jeannie that her brother-in-law Roy is in the ER – I hope he’s ok!
To answer today’s prompt makes me think of two things. When I was living in Alvarado Texas I found a gold and diamond heart pendant on a walk. I gave it to my soul sister Erin as a gift. On another walk here in town I found a $5. Finding the money was a surprise as it was the exact amount I had left as a tip at the Sunrise Cafe.
Spin of the prayer wheel today:
At the center of the universe is a loving heart that continues to beat and that wants the best for every person.
Anything we can do to help foster the intellect and spirit and emotional growth of our fellow human beings, that is our job.
Those of us who have this particular vision must continue against all odds.
Life is for service.
mister rogers neighborhood – fred rogers – 1928-2003
Hello to you. Today while watching NYCTHRASHERs livestream on Tik Tok, he is sharing a Dance Is Life event on pier 76 in New York City . It’s so fun watching people dancing together! A bunch of random people who love music and dancing coming together in peace. Natasha Diggs is the DJ.
People coming together in peace
Spin of the world prayer wheel:
Today I purpose to live
My life will shine As the morning sings I walk in liberty Bound in true dreams Manifested promises Chase my forward motion A covered path before me The fruits of my hoping The fruits of my living
Today I purpose to love
My love will speak With the sound of grace Merciful within mercy The works of my faith Smiles of overflowing Inspire my giving Abundance of joy as rain The fruits of my living
Then it was enjoying watching our dear sweet Tatum and Kyle get married. We went over to my cousin Heidi’s first and she shared another reason to love frogs – Fully rely on God. Ever since she’s been through all that she has she has grown even closer to God. She is an inspiration to us all!
Two sweethearts of people
The wedding was at the Rustic Daisy Event barn and the weather was perfect! It was a very emotional ceremony officiated by Tatum’s Dad Richie. There were 9 bridesmaids and 9 groomsmen. The girls were dressed in red and looked lovely. Tatum and Kyle looked so happy! We had pizza and salad for dinner which hit the spot. My ears problem made it hard for me. I don’t do well in crowds either! I’m still glad I went and got to see everybody.
Spin of the World Prayer Wheel for today:
Let us be centered in the present moment experiencing it in its fullness – while not being conditioned by the mirror of our past playing out in our thoughts and emotions.
To be 