About Me

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Houston, Texas, United States
I am a native Houstonian. I have never lived elsewhere. I have had the opportunity to travel over the years. I am a recovering alcoholic. I have one cat who is indoor only.I love coffee very hot, popcorn, sweets, the sound of hummingbirds in flight, the songs of Mockingbirds, chirp of the Cardinals,butterflies, puppy breath, horse breath, the feel and sound of a cat purring (especially mine).

Saturday, December 1, 2007

life safari #151


MMMMMMMMMMM, BEEP BEEP

Road Runner at the Houston Zoo
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life safari #150

Poor Scott ! Having Cabin Fever.

I'm just Grateful and Thankful that you are alive and (pretty) well !!!
I'm Grateful for some other things as well:

to be clean, sober and smoke-free another day
to have had a wonderful dinner and visit with Frank this evening
for Precious - I get to live with a miniature Big Cat - how awesome is that?!
for having the means to contribute to some who a) supply the Priest's Vestments
b) buy the linens & other items for Mass
c) have less food and Christmas than I
for the wonderful life I lead today
God's Grace
the gift of Faith
that tomorrow is Sunday !! My favorite day of the week (Thursday is up there right behind it)
Thank YOU

Friday, November 30, 2007

life safari #149

Hello - happy Friday !!

I was in a great place all day until I walked into my "box" at work.
I got a bit irritated with my co-worker and revisited some behavior that I hoped had been annihilated a bit ago. Well, it can still rear it's ugly head !

I have a date with the house tomorrow. I will do some cleaning - the kitchen and both bathrooms.

Tomorrow, church and rest.

I feel burned out right now. I don't like this feeling and I do not intend to stay here for any length of time.

December 1st tomorrow. The beginning of Advent.

I am Grateful and Thankful but I think I'll just leave it at that. Good Night all.

Thursday, November 29, 2007

life safari #148



Just not enough room for all. More amazing pictures !!
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life safari #147




Awesome pictures !!
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life safari #146

What a beautiful Fall day !!

Today, I am Grateful and Thankful...

that my sister Janice is in my thoughts and heart - today is our late Father's birthday - it is still very painful for my Sister. I am with you in Spirit, Janice. I love you
that Lee is out doing things to improve his life and situation today. Good luck, Lee. Keep your cool, Baby !!
that I am able to share my experience, strength and hope with someone I care about - Lee
I also get to share my gift of Faith and the Miracles that I have been Blessed with
for choral music (hymns)
for instrumentals also
for cell phones and computers
for the amazing book of Daniel - lived after being thrown into a "White Fire" and "Lion's Den"
I pray that I may have that kind of Faith in My God !!
Lord Have Mercy
thank YOU

Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Life safari #145

Today, Scott has surgery - God Speed, Scott !!!
Many who love you have you in their prayers, me too.

Today, I am Grateful and Thankful...
to be sober, clean and smoke-free another day
for God in my life
for the Grace of God
for Precious
for friends and family
I am a rich woman today !

Monday, November 26, 2007

life safari #144

What a glorious morning ! After the rain all weekend, this is made to order.

I am Grateful and Thankful for/that...

that little girl, Rebecca, at Church yesterday was so sweet, innocent, friendly and happy - she made me feel like a Queen. Never laid eyes on her before but I hope that I'll see her again and can watch her grow - what a vivacious and loving little Spirit !
that this child made my day very Special - she showered me with attention and love
God saw fit to allow me to interact with her in a loving way, caring and gentle
I want to be like a child too - innocent, unjaded and my instincts not beaten down
I WILL be like that again. I am working hard to grow TOWARD that aim every day
Bless God !!
Precious in my life
Lee in my life
Lee's growth and 4 months in AA. He also partook in the Roundup and had some fun !!
God's Grace and Salvation

Sunday, November 25, 2007

life safari #143

Today, I am Grateful and Thankful...

for the cold weather
that it is Sunday again, I look forward to going to Mass
for the peace I get from my Faith
that I am sober, clean and smoke-free one more day at a time
that Lee is Hanging In There - keep on truck'n Lee ! It gets better, easier, more meaningful
for patience from my Higher Power
For everything God gives me - it's all about God's Gifts and Grace
Thank YOU