GOD'S HOUSE?

I'm not a really good church going person. But last Sunday I went with my friend Sherry to the church where she is a member and also shares the responsibility of giving the sermon. The reason I was with her  on Sunday was we were going to play in a golf tournament in St. George on Monday and she was driving. So, part of the deal was she would drive if I came to church with her and then we we head down to St. George. I really had mixed feelings about going as I have not been to church of any kind for a number of years. It isn't because I don't believe in God it just I can't put my believes in a box be it a place of worship or a style of worship. I was baptised Catholic and worshiped there when I felt the need to have a church surrounding me. 

The first thing we went to was bible study and I see why I don't go to bible study. It was kind of interesting and I think that I was kind of the contrary one in the group. I often would have to put my two cents in where it put a new spin on something they believed to be true. I have never been a good bible study person as I would often look at things differently than what was being taught in the class.  Well once class was over all seven of us went up stairs to the chapel for the regular service. I would say there are close to 15 to 20 members in the whole congregation. My friend did a very good job in giving the sermon and it was easy to follow and the message was very clear.  

The people were very nice and they very open and welcoming to me. At the time if I was a church goer then it would not be a bad church to attend. All the members new each other and pretty much everything there is to know about each other. The knew who was missing from church and why. The knew each others ailments and success. They have become a family in their congregation. It was very nice to see and it warmed you heart to see the care they had for each other. After it was all said and done it was not a nice Sunday morning.

This is a photo I took on the golf course we played on Monday. The beauty was breath taking and the vistas went on and on. I may make some of my friends not happy but when I  am at a place like the above picture I think this is more of God's house than the one on the top. The mountains in the background had to have the hand of God in their making. It is often when I am out and about and I see something scenic and I get a rush from it. I think I have seen more scenic views, sunsets, sunrises, flowers, waterfalls, the rising or setting of the moon, or an overview of a valley that gives me a more spiritual feeling than being inside of some building built by man. Like I said earlier I can't fit my religion in the box of any religion. My religion is too big for a box. 

My God bless you in all you do. May you live your life as you wish and remember to live your Life in Celebration

WHAT IS WRONG WITH THESE PICTURES?

The beautiful snow capped mountain.

The snow capped mountains surrounding the valley is a promise of water for the summer. The more the better for all concerned here in the high desert. The lakes, streams and aquifers are replenished from the snow melt. Some of the ski resorts are reporting of over 100 inches of snow. There has been enough snow in some recent years that they had ski days on the 4th of July. Not sure is this will be one of them. The resorts in some locations along the Wasatch Front is expecting over 30 inches of new snow by tomorrow morning. The powder hounds are frothing at the mouth itching to get up the canyons to make the first tracks in the powder. Life is good for some. 

The new golf bag and new irons?

Now  we have a different kind of joy. You remember my new golf bag which has be patiently waiting for its new golf clubs which came the other day. They club got their first swing out in the back yard with a few whiffle balls. They feel really nice and cut thru the grass like butter. Can't wait to get out this weekend to swing the clubs. Oh! Wait a minute that's right there is snow outside and I can't go out to even hit a few golf balls out onto the driving range. Dang it! I really think everyone who is not a skier is getting cabin fever. We are looking for sunshine and warmer breezes. The spring flowers have even stopped opening up. The ones that are open are started look like they regret coming up too soon. From what we are seeing from the weather reports it looks like spring will not be here until two days before summer. We will have two days of perfect weather then the blistering heat will set in for the summer. Okay I guess I have whined enough for one day. 

We all need to remember, mostly me today, to live your Life in Celebration.

IPOD

THE IPOD

GOD SENT AND DEVIL TAINTED 

If you remember I was going to keep you posted on my progress of me getting through the over 800 songs on my iPod. When I told you about the number I was at 40 something. Well if you can see (you have to look real close) I am at 24. So, let me tell you what happened. One of the very first things you need to do for you iPod to make it the wonderful thing that it was designed for is to CHARGE it. For some reason the battery runs low when you use it and use it and use it without giving it a good charge. I also found out that if you do let the battery run out the shuffle with reshuffle and start over from a new shuffle. I of course did not realize the battery was dead until I got to the mall and was starting my walk. It is interesting how much I missed the music while I walked. The beat of the song does keep you moving. I do seem to have some very upbeat music that has a nice beat to which is easy to walk to at a fairly good pace. But, then there are also some songs that could put you to sleep even while you are upright. 

Well when I got home that day I made sure that I had put the iPod on the charge so I could use it the next day. So, now it is the next day and I have the fully charged iPod clipped to my waist and earplugs resting in that what seems a smaller than the plugs opening.  I looked down and saw that the indicator was at one not the 40 something I thought I was at. Okay that would just have to be. At end of that days walk I was at 18, not the highest number but a respectable one. You have to remember it is on the average of 4 minutes per song. I would say I had walked for about an hour give or take. So, I am about two or three days behind on the list of music. Now comes the nest day. As I was walking toward the entrance I was tying to be really cool and just by a touch of a finger I was going to start my first song. I did not realize that I have the iPod upside down and when I push the while it took me back to the menu and once again I am on number one at the first of a NEW shuffle. At this rate it will take me years just to get thru half of the songs. All I have to say is that the iPod is a God send when I don't mess it up but once you have touched the wheel then the Devil comes into play and you are on your own. 

I forgot to tell you. I really have to make sure that I don't sing along with the iPod as I can't sing a note. In fact I have caught myself mouthing the words and I must be doing that more than a whisper because I have notice people turning around and looking at me. Poor things as I have heard myself sing it is not a good thing.  Hopefully tomorrow I will not try to be fancy or clever or any of the others things I think I can do and all will be well and I could be counting down those songs. 

Take care and remember to live you Life in Celebration. 

UGLE TO PRETTY

UGLE TOES 

I think the last pedicure I had was back at the end of January.

If you look close you can see the chip on the toe she is working and the portion of nail that has grown out and is unpainted.

Better

After much filing and trimming the toes are really starting to look like they will live.

The best part was the foot massage and lotion rub.

All Pretty

I really did try for about a year to do my own toes but you must understand how hard it is to file and scrape and paint ones toes while bent over. The blood really does rush to the top of your head. There is nothing so relaxing as to soak your feet in hot water while having someone rub and massage them. Everyone should have at least one pedicure. Go ahead you deserve it. You men can also enjoy a pedicure and no you do not need to have them paint your toes, unless you want them to. There are some lovely colors out there and you can keep them hidden inside of your socks and brought out only for you to enjoy. Seriously, you should have at least one pedicure. 

Call today and make that appointment at your local spa. Then tend to be very clean. Indulge yourself and enjoy the time of utter pampering. Party toes are fun and they make you feel better.

Remember party toes are a reason to enjoy your Life in Celebration.

ARE YOU DIABETIC?

If you are diabetic you know this machine very well. You are never without. This is you life support. 

This machine is one of the extra ones we have around the house. My husband uses one of these everyday. Without this he would be in be trouble health wise. He is a Type 2 diabetic. Which is the hardest type to be because of the constant concern of what you have eaten and when you need to eat. The problem with type-2 is your pancreas. The pancreas is still working somewhat where with type 1 the pancreas is dead and will not produce insulin. This is the rub. With my husband he never knows when the pancreas with produce insulin. He is on oral medication that was keeping his blood sugar under control. But, now we are finding out that when he takes it his blood sugar goes too low which is as critical as being too high. So, managing his blood sugar has become a battle. Yesterday was just one of those battles. He was feeling like he was going low so to stop that he drank some fruit juice. Which brought him up to over 200 so then he took half a pill. The pill brought him down some but not enough so he took the second have hoping to stabilize but the problem became his pancreas decided to produce some insulin and started to drop too low. His life becomes a roller coaster ride that could end bad. When he starts to drop the trick becomes finding the right food that will bring his sugar back up and stabilize.  Life is not good when this is happening for him or for me. The point of all of this is have you been checked for diabetes? It is a simple test that is done at your doctor's office. It is quick and easy. Please go and be tested and read up on the symptoms. It could make your life much easier.  Do it for yourself if not for your family.

Remember you life is valuable and should be celebrated. 

SPRING HAS SPRUNG?

Spring has sprung right?

Brave Pansy 

Good thing daffodils can withstand the cool weather.

It is interesting what a day can bring. Yesterday my husband mowed our lawn just to even it up as it was looking worst for winter wear. He trimmed the edges and cleaned up some errant grass in the flower beds. This morning we even fertilized the trees and bushes around the house. Then the storm blew in knocking over trash cans and anything not nailed down. Soon after the wind started we had a very active snow storm come to town. I really thought that Spring may actually be here. The weather report this morning spewed gloom and doom of rain or snow all week. Yuck. Well, it looks like my activity this week with be with the mall walks. 

Talk to you soon and remember to live your Life in Celebration.

MALL WALKERS

CRUISING THE MALL

THE MORNING WALK WITH THE BOYS

Here in Utah the place to be is at your local mall, just ask any teenager. Did I say teenager? We all know every teenager in the state cruise the mall. The teenagers are there to check each other out, catching up with friends from school, browsing the stores for what's new, and finally have something to eat and drink. Walk any mall in America and that is what you would see at 3 or 4 o clock in the afternoon.

Things are much different if you were to show up at the mall at 7:00 a.m. You don't use the main doors you enter thru you use the employee's entrance and walk down a hallway to enter the main mall. When you get to the main part of the mall you would often stake out your chair to leave your jacket at this time of the year. The place can be packed with walkers who are well over the age of 60. There are often couple walking together often times more than not holding hands as they walk their laps. Small packs of women together talking about grandchildren. 

The first time I had went to mall to walk for my exercise was about 2 years ago. I was quite surprised to see so many people there. The majority of walker are the seniors you see in the photos up above. Most of them get an early start and then spend the rest of the morning drinking coffee and visiting with their friends. The the local mall is the new senior center. Most of these people are well dress for taking laps. The women have all their makeup in place with hair done and well doused with their favorite scent. 

I have seen many people at many different levels of mobility and what always amazes me is that they are there almost everyday. The walkers may walk only one or two rounds and it could take them 30 minutes or more. There are a couple of seniors there who can only get around with a walker. They are there everyday taking 40 to 50 step then sitting down to rest before they continue. I would think the walking is the one thing that keeps them going everyday and the one thing that drags them out of bed each morning is the social interaction. 

What a great thing the malls across the country are doing for the community. Don't get me wrong it is not all seniors there are all kinds. There are many mothers pushing strollers, regular outdoor walkers (only when the weather is to bad to be outside), co-workers, and people like me not quite the age but too near for a mental comfort. There is a women who walks there often and my guess is that she must be close to her mid to late 70's. Not only can she keep up with me she can pass me. I want to grow up and be her. She looks fantastic and seems to be in great shape. 

My goal is to become a mall rat and walk as many days a week I can. I might even be able to check out the merchandise if I am not dragging. While I am at it I might even get to listen to everyone of the over 800 iTunes on my iPod. I am on song number 47. Wonder how long I will be at it before I even get halfway. I will let you know when it is. So, mark your calender and I will let you know when I reach that milestone. 

Let's all be walkers before we need a walker. But, always remember what ever your level of activity live your Life in Celebration