Hello to all. Last day of October! Happy Halloween if you celebrate. Tomorrow, we start another new month, only 2 left this year! A short few weeks it will be Thanksgiving here in the US. Life is flying by.
This morning is quite warm to start the day - upper 60's. Rain, glorious rain - we get some today! It has been an exceptionally dry month - so we end the month with some much-needed precipitation!
I have been thinking so much about all those that were affected by the storms at the first part of the month. There are wildfires happening all around as well - and big winds. There is flooding happening in many places around the globe. It is all so scary and so sad.
I think about all those this past month that have lost family members and friends to these horrible storms. I think about those that lost all their possessions - homes included. Many are now sleeping in tents as cooler/cold weather will be approaching. Many do not have electricity yet or water. We have gals here in our group that have gone through so much and it still continues to a degree. I am sure there are group members that we don't know about yet, going through devastating loss.
If you are of the persuasion - PLEASE pray for them all - for all folks going through such horrible stuff.
We sure can use more love in this world - more kind deeds - more kind words.
Be the positive influence in your family, neighborhood, office, etc. Be kind and pass on kindness. It is infectious!!!
Stop and think, as we start November, all the things that you are thankful for - big or small.
Thanks for being here and being a friend not only to me, but to others. I love this group - you have all helped me in ways that you will never understand or know.
Have a wonderful day - stay safe - and BE KIND!
PS - THANK YOU to Cindy and to Laurie!!!!!!! You know!
There is so much truth in your words. I pray for all of those with spoken and unspoken needs. Loss can be sudden, unexpected, so let there be no words left unsaid. Hugs to all in need.
ReplyDeleteI agree, we need more good in this world, helping neighbours and friends, even those we haven't met yet. Letting them know that we care and love them all.
ReplyDeleteI've always told my kids that I love them, and I do the same with my grandson. My mother wasn't able to tell us, it was something she hadn't experienced, and I decided when I was young, if I were to have children, they would know they were loved.
YES, strangers are just friends we haven't met yet.
DeleteMy daddy was the same - I can remember the times he actually said he loved me. He showed it a lot - but didn't say it.
Those couple times are sweetly remembered.
We need more kindness for sure.
Fabulous post! I have saved the quote and will use it in emails I send to family. I compare this to prayer. The Father knows what we need but I think He likes to hear it from us, just like when we tell our family we love them. I used to tell my girls that if they thanked someone for a kindness or gift, they needed to be sure the person heard them, not mumbling. Some folks are very vocal about negative things. We need to speak up about the good things.
ReplyDeleteWe had a heavy rainstorm this morning and apparently more is expected. Good day to stay in!
It is always nice to hear those sweet words. I say it to family all the time and many friends as well. I know how I feel when someone says it - I just want another to feel that too.
DeleteNegative is easy - we all need to break that habit.
It poured and blew hard this AM - looks like more to come. So needed.
This is a good reminder Cheryl. Our world is a bit of a mess and I believe prayer has a lot of power. It's been pouring here since 5am and the cold front is coming in. Tonight is supposed to be clear so we'll pass out candy to all the little gremlins that come by. I hope you enjoy the rest of your week.
ReplyDeleteYes mam, the world is a mess and a half. Prayer is my one for sure thing in this world.
DeleteIt started pouring here around 9:30 or so and we got a lot. Not over, I am sure. It is supposed to stop in time for the kiddos.
Have fun!
I was guilty, in the past, of thinking I had all the time in the world and of perhaps not showing my feelings to those I loved quite enough - a perfect example of the British stiff upper lip attitude! The loss of my parents and parents-in-law made me face up to how short life is and I have become more demonstrative as a result. My daughter and her friends are much more open and affectionate than my generation and that is a beautiful thing to see.
ReplyDeleteI think we all tend to be that way some when we are younger. We have all the time in the world. Then as we lose those dear to us - we realize. I am glad it had a positive result for you in that way.
DeleteA hug, a smile, an "I love you" - really does feel good and changes our feelings.
My grandson says to me this morning "you love me" and I said "yes I do". Then he adds "no matter what I do". "Yes" And he smiled.
ReplyDeleteHe's 4.
A loved child is a beautiful thing.
My children & grandchildren don't have to bare the burden of my difficult childhood. I made sure and still do make sure they know they're loved and that includes the son-in-laws.
Oh how sweet is that? Even as littles they know!! Yes mam, a loved child is a beautiful thing for sure.
DeleteI wish all children knew his heart and mind - sadly so many don't have that.
Beautiful post, Cheryl. It was instilled in me at a very young age to never let the sun go down without telling your family or friends that you may come in contact that they're loved. Cookie
ReplyDeleteThat was a great thing to be instilled with. We never know if we get tomorrow - so we need to say it now!!!!
DeleteI got your lovely handmade card for Halloween today! Thank you!
Last week I put out the Thanksgiving one you sent last year - love the pumpkin on it!
So true, it's also good to give cookies to relatives in order to smooth things over, cookies make everything better.
DeleteBe kind is great simple advice! Amazing how many nasty people put out blogs and are anything but kind - just nasty nasty to everyone!
ReplyDeleteI have to agree with that. I read things and wonder how they don't see it. Life is so much nicer and richer when we are kind to everyone - even those that may have slighted us.
Deleteagree so much. And those who are victims. Nothing ever goes right. Everyone else is wrong. And those posting so many lies that are easily discerned and then lash out when truth offered. I've stopped reading many blogs in recent years. It's pathetic.
DeleteThank you Cheryl for all you do here!
I have too Elle. Some people are just so nasty to others and then say 'poor me'. I have even commented before and my posts don't get approved if I don't agree!! Some people just love to wallow in it!
DeleteWhen I took the grands to school yesterday I reminded them to be kind - some of the children may have had a Terrible Experience with this hurricane, maybe have no home any longer. Many homes here are simply *gone*. I see people are camping in tents, and cold weather is on the way, but there are no houses for them, housing is very tight here.
ReplyDeleteThe littlest grand (6 yrs old) leaned forward before he got out of the car and hugged me and said, "Love you, Grandma!". I could hardly see to drive away! So sweet.
MaryB
Those poor children going through all of this. It is bad enough for adults - but the littles have no cluse 'what they did' to deserve this (I am sure they think that). It is soooooo sad.
DeleteNature can sure be horrible. As much as I am a lover of nature - that is one thing I hope I never to experience.
Such sweet grandbabies!!!!!!
I've been working hard on the being kind approach lately. The division & anger out there isn't helpful, regardless of politics. I appreciate your reminder, as we could all use a bit more kindness in our day. (Hawaii Planner)
ReplyDeleteI think we should all be aware and work on it on a normal basis. Being nasty and rude gets us nowhere in this world. Being kind is so much more pleasant for all.
DeleteAn interesting post. There was a time when people could hold their tongues about things but when leaders spew hate and division, it opens the floodgates of hatefulness. There is a huge reaction to comments about Puerto Rico and rightfully so. It is time to speak out about this madness. I have unfriended a person on facebook who posts such sick and perverted lies about the Democratic candidate. People who purport to be Christian but have no Christian characteristics.
ReplyDeleteI have read comments here lately about evil and satan being present. I observe that they are being manifested through religion and not atheists. Reminds me of the guy who said the government was starting fires to bolster the case of climate change but HE was convicted of arson for starting 14 forest fires.
At the end of the day, we are all just individuals who can do a little good and share a little compassion but mind our own business as well.
Don't know why it posted as anonymous but it was Rita.
DeleteWe all have our faith or lack of - and I DO believe there is evil in this world and lots of it. You don't have to agree with that, that is OK. But it is something I will not back down from.
DeleteYes, at the end of the day it all comes down to being a good person and doing the right things. We all need to be better people each and every day.
Please no politics - Thanks
I also believe there is evil in the world. I am 78, have been married to my college sweetheart for 56 years and he's still my sweetheart. Having said that I also want to say, I love you Cheryl and all the girls on this blog. I look forward to coming here and getting away from the news. Thank you. Cindy/WV
DeleteLove that you and your love have been together so long. That is wonderful.
DeleteThank you Cindy - you are loved too! This is such a wonderful group. I am happy to be able to give you a little break from all the ICK out there!