With this mourning my sister process I have missed blogging and my Gratitude Journal at the end of my posts.  

In addition I miss doing the Inspirational sayings too….

Jumping Back into some normalcy , so what better to leave you with for the weekend 

than some sayings that touched me in some way…. 

My Sister really Nailed < “Work Hard, Play Hard”   In fact she had a little sign that reads, 

“Working for the Weekend”   

What are some plans you have that will make you forget to check your phone and social media accounts?  

I am sure this weekend I will be helping my husband on his new business venture and finishing up his website.

I hope to fit in a break and just head down to the beach for some music and sea air!  

I believe very much in Divine Order and like a lot of women who have reached 50 and more, 

I have a clearer picture and confidence that experiences are all part of helping us grow.  

I am who I am because of every life experience and I cherish the growth and wisdom life brings. 

This reminds me so much of certain times in my life, like the moment when I snugggled a newborn, 

a first kiss, a tender hug when the pain of loss is unbearable, the beauty of standing on a beach in St, Maarten, 

the Moment of taking in the first sights of Ireland,   the moment when I finished my mother’s eulogy, 

the moment of seeing my daughter graduate from college.  I realize I could fill a book with moments where I have 

closed my eyes breathed deeply and felt so blessed to be in that moment.  

I most recently felt this leaving my sister’s condo for the last time and walking on the Boardwalk and imagining

her taking those same steps to the beauty of the Atlantic Ocean and the beach she loved.   

I have this in my thoughts a lot in the last few years as 3 of my 4 children have reached adulthood 

and I see my role of raising minor children coming to an end.   I know I need a dream and a new purpose, 

I am starting a business for that exact reason, but who knows if that is it , or if there is something else, 

time will tell!  

Dear Readers, I wish you a fabulous weekend, filled with laughter and love and hope you are recharged and ready to face the week!  

Gratitude

I am grateful for sunshine and a fun trip to the grocery store with my son Nicholas who is home for just a few weeks before heading back to college. 

I am grateful for a goodnight’s rest and sleeping in today. 

I am grateful to my Upline support system in the Amelia James business and can not wait to meet her in San Diego at the end of September. 

I am grateful that my migraine today calmed down and nausea went away.