Nervous Times

So off to ramble/

Some stuff going on in my life have me worried, nervous, not sure of myself.   My friends daughter is getting married this weekend and she has asked me to take pictures.

 It is not as if I have not taken pictures of events but I don't think I take good pictures of people.

 Give me a flower or scenery or animal and I love to take shots of those.

When I take pictures of people take quite a few with the thought that one might be good.

Julien  

I can get shots when it is unexpected,

but people  posing shots not so good.   

The day of the wedding I only will be taking pictures to supplement the photographer.  I just have to look at it as a fun time.   Getting to see people I don't know get stressed.  Watching the little ones just be themselves around relatives from out of town.   I just hope that I can do good.

Nothing to Prove

Nothing to Prove by Phillips, Craig and Dean

Has a song lyrics ever affected you to the point that you just wanted others to know about them.

This song has for me.   It has made me think alot about what my parents have taught me and how it has affected who I have become.   It also brought back some great memories.   Thank you mom and dad.

Nothing to Prove

You taught me how to ride a bike.

How to swim and how to fish

To see a star and make a wish

Said its ok to make mistakes

Just don't get stuck in yesterday

Forgive, forget and move ahead

"Cause life is what you're livin' in

Now you're gone and all I have

Are memories I hold dear

But if I am quiet I hear your voice

Still ringing in my ears

Saying live with no excuse

Love with no regrets

Laugh a lot and leave this life

With nothing left unsaid

Make this world a better place

Don't be afraid to cry

When it's finally time to say goodbye

There's nothing to prove,

 Nothing to lose 

Nothing to hide

You said life cannot be measured by 

The place you live, the car you drive

The thing that counts the day you die 

Is who you are and what's inside

So tell the truth, don't ever lie

Integrity at any price

Your word's your bond, your highest prize

So guard it closely with your life

So many things I learned from you

About life and love and play

But I learned more by how you lived

Then what I heard you say

Saying live with no excuse

Love with no regrets

Laugh a lot and leave this life

With nothing left unsaid

Make this world a better place

Don't be afraid to cry

When it's finally time to say goodbye

There's nothing to prove,

 Nothing to lose 

Nothing to hide

I only want to live with no regret

I laugh alot and I leave this life

With nothing unsaid 

Make this world a better place

Don't be afraid to cry

When it's finally time to say goodbye

There's nothing to prove, 

Nothing to lose

Nothing to hide

Rambling of the week

So, I am not one for posting creative posts.  As my blog title says I ramble.
So here I ramble on

Today might not be to different.   I just have a long week and a long February ( no pun intended to this being leap year).

I found out this week that a friend and coworker is moving out of state.  She was a partner in crimes (hanging out).   Will miss her but with technology we will be able to keep in touch.  After all she is one that once in awhile I can beat on words with friends.

This week I also got to meet a new Dr.   Mine at Group Health moved on to better things for him not for me.  So the new Dr is going to be great.  I don't like Dr's to much since 1st grade.   I know long time to hold a grudge but you get stitches without being numb.  Both internal and external stitches  with my dad holding me down. It has taken me a long time to like to go to the Dr.   I have gotten better I have only kicked one Dr so far and it was his fault standing where he was when he tried to drain a cyst that was not a cyst and it hurt like heck.   My reflexes worked. I kneed him.   Dr Lenny Smith is actually a PA.   He really listened and reviewed my chart.   I did notice that he could not spell well on the computer.  We laughed about that Drs are known for bad hand writing but bad spelling on the computer is that not what spell checker is for?

I have had problems for 5 months so far and he is the first to not immediately go to appendix.  I had a CT scan in October and they said it was a cyst.  Dr Smith is thinking it is fibroids.  So on to an ultrasound.   A visit coming up to Group Health in Bellevue.    In the mean time I am getting really tired of the pain.

So Sunday, after church, lunch and running a errands I came home and was on my bed playing with Katie.   The next thing I saw was the clock reading 3:20   AM  I slept for almost 12 hours.  Guess I was tired and tired of fighting the pain.

It is funny all the different comments people have when you say you have had abdominal pain for 6 months on and off.   Yes, I am getting ready to enter the great menopause, Yes I still have all the female organs,  Yes, I still have my appendix, Yes, they have checked and rechecked for kidney problems and stones. and Yes, my gall bladder is there and no stones.   I am just so ready for someone to tell me what is causing the pain and do something about it.

 So that's my ramble.

The Good, the Bad, and the President

Have you ever had that kind of day that was going just along fine then someone says something and it goes to bad?

Well my Friday started out good.   My route was a fun morning.  I love going up to Lake Goodwin and then into Arlington to go back to Everett and finished in Bothell.  Headed back to base, which is west of Paine Field,  Parked my bus and went into the building,

 Out on our grass area that over looks the north end of Paine Field all waiting to see Airforce One to land.         I was people watching more than looking forward to see the plane land.  All of sudden they all turned and looked North, raised the cell phones to take pictures of the  plane.   Yes a 747 with the United States of America on it's side and the president inside.  I did not even take pictures.  Unusual  for me I love to take pictures.    As soon as it landed everyone started to leave.

That was the start of lunch.   Lunch was uneventful, visited with coworkers then going out on my 2nd half.   It was not a hard one but towards the end of the day some said something that just blew to day to the bad side.

In my profession we are required to report abuse,  Any kind of abuse, child or elder.  Well someone said something that I had to report.

I don't think of myself as empathetic or compassionate but I feel for the elderly that are taken abuse at the hands of someone that is paid to care for them.   So I guess I am  just a person that Love God and wants to see that everyone is treated fairly, without harm.

Fun News

My friend and fellow blogger Jeanne at The View from the Hisey Peak awarded my rambling  blog with the Versatile Blogger Award!  Whoo Hoo!  Thank you Jeanne!!!  

There are 3 rules to be followed:
1: Thank the award-giver and link back to them in your post!
2: Share seven random things about yourself.
3: Nominate 5 other bloggers and let them know about it.




1.   I love to curl up and forget the world and get lost in a good book.
2.   I would do anything for someone if I am able to at any time, just ask me 
3.  I don't have a favorite season, I love them all.
4.  I will go out of the way to take pictures. This includes walks around town and parks.  What a great way to         to pray and thank God for His beautiful country,.
6.  I am known to just get in the car and drive with no destination in mind just to get away.  Be looking I might just stop by. 
7.   I love Sundays,   Starting with worshiping God at church, To lunch with my family of friends, to spending the evening hanging out with them.  Thank Jeanne and Timothy.  .




I would like to bestow this prestigious award to the following bloggers:

Amy over at: Cheese Curds in Fargo

Laura over at: laura living aloud

Becca over at: Just Us

Shonda at The Knowlton Nest

Anna Elizabeth Zoeller at Laurel in Oblivion

In December our churches ladies group (Women in the Church WIC)  went out Christmas light seeing.   We combined it with visiting our shut-ins.  So about 18 of us invaded 6 or 7 homes to sing a couple of carols and give them a small gift.   

The shut-ins were so happy to see us.  Some sang with us, others smiled.   Hugs were given.  The happiness went both ways.  They were so happy and we were also happy.  

The men and ladies who for heath reasons can not attend church are not there by their choice but we can make their day a little brighter visiting them.

We have since lost two of the women to God's kingdom..     I am so glad we were able to see them and bring a smile to their faces and little joy to the night for them.   

We are going to continue the visits to our loved shut-ins.  

I have found that between my work and church I have a heart for the seniors and disabled.   God has shown me that we are equal.   Just a smile and hello will make someones day.    : )

A New Cat

I got a new cat in December. Lucky Grace join my family. Lucky was found by two friends, abandoned at the Everett Senior Center in a carrier. It was cold and she meowed loudly. They rescued her and I got her the next day. Life has changed. It has been interesting watching the two cats interact. Katie was so mad at the cat joining us but has gotten much better. They both have entertained me during this last week during out snow storm. Lucky likes to perch. She tucks her hind legs under her and hangs her head down. It is funny to look at her and see her perched watching you. Katie on the other hand will stretch out and roll over on her back for tummy rubs. Lucky has a loud meow, Katie's is soft and she chatters and chirps at the birds outside. So as I ramble about them they are asleep on me, one on my lap and the other on my shoulder.