LIFE AS WE KNOW IT

SO THIS IS LIFE AS WE KNOW IT

TERRI IS HAVING ISSUES WITH HER X SON IN LAW, DEALING WITH CUSTODY FIGHT WITH HER GRANDSON. TRYING TO HELP HER DAUGHTER THE BEST SHE CAN DURING THIS ORDEAL. TERRI IS ALWAYS HELPING HER FAMILY WITH LOVE AND SUPPORT.

TRUDY HAS A ELBOW INJURY FROM WALKING HER DOGS. A VERY PAINFUL ONE AT THAT. SHE HAS BEEN GOING TO THE DOCTOR FOR A WHILE TO GET HER ELBOW TREATED, STILL VERY PAINFUL. I HOPE RELIEF IS IN SIGHT FOR YOU.

KAYE HAS THE PAINFUL DECISION OF CHANGING JOBS AFTER BEING AT ISU FOR 28 YEARS. BUT I FEEL YOUR SANITY IS WORTH MORE THAT THE JOB AND THE PEOPLE AT ISU. WHAT A HARD THING TO DECIDE, GO WITH YOUR HEART, IT NEVER LIES. YOU'LL KNOW WHAT IS RIGHT. A CHANGE CAN DO WONDERS IN YOUR LIFE, YOU WILL SEE. IF YOU SHOULD TAKE THE JOB, RELIEF WILL COME INSTANTLY. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. YOU WILL DO THE RIGHT THING, IT'S JUST TAKING THE FIRST STEP OF ACCEPTING THE POSITION. WHAT A WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY TO FIND PEACE IN YOUR LIFE. I KNOW HOW HARD IT IS FOR YOU. THIS IS THE LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL.

MYSELF, I HAVE ISSUES WITH MY BACK. VERY PAINFUL, ON A SCALE OF 1 TO 10, WHEN IT IS THE WORST IT'S AN 11 !!! I'M UNABLE TO WALK IN THE STORES, I HAVE TO USE THE GO CART. I NEVER THOUGHT I'D BE THAT PERSON DOING THAT AT 51, MAYBE 81. THIS HAS INTERFERED WITH MY DAILY LIFE. EFFECTIVE EVERY ASPECT. I AM UNABLE TO GO TO THE STORE WITH SANDY AND JUST WALK AROUND, I CAN'T EXERCISES LIKE I WANT TO,

I CAN'T WALK ACROSS THE STREET TO THE OFFICE WITHOUT HAVING TO SIT DOWN WHEN I GET TO THE STAIRS TO GO UP TO MY APARTMENT. I MEAN IT GOES ON AND ON, I CAN'T STAND SAYING " I CAN'T" ALL THE TIME. FOR THE FIRST TIME I HAVE SOME DOCTORS THAT ARE WILLING TO FIND THE CAUSE OF MY PAIN AND REALLY WANT TO HELP ME AT THE PAIN INSTITUTE OF ARIZONA. I AM SO THANKFUL FOR THEM, I JUST HAVE TO HOLD ON A LITTLE MORE WHILE THEY DO THERE TESTING. FROM THE TIME I HAVE STARTED THIS BLOG, MY BACK IS STARTING TO HURT. IT'S TERRIBLE. I FEEL RELIEF IS AROUND THE CORNER. THEY SAY THINGS COME TO THOSE THAT WAIT, I THINK THIS IS TRUE FOR ALL OF US. WE JUST HAVE TO HOLD OUT A LITTLE LONGER, OUR ANSWERS ARE IN VIEW.

SO THERE WE HAVE IT, OUR LIVES IN A NUTSHELL. ALL OF US DEALING WITH DIFFERENT ISSUES AND MORE, BUT THIS IS OUT LIFE. WE CAN CHOOSE TO FIGHT OR GIVE UP, AND WE ALL HAVE CHOSEN TO FIGHT. WHAT WONDERFUL CHARACTER WE ALL HAVE. WE ARE STRONG, INDEPENDENT AND WILLING TO FIGHT FOR WHAT IS OURS. YOU ALL ARE WONDERFUL, AND A GREAT INSPIRATION TO ME.

THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH FOR SHOWING ME YOUR STRENGTHS. LIFE IS A JOURNEY AND WE ARE IN THIS TOGETHER.

MUCH LOVE

JUDE XOXOXOXO

My friends came back to me

Everyday it just amazes me how my spirits are lifted knowing my 3 best friends came back to me in my life. You have brought joy back to my life and a belief that anything is possible in this world. You make me happy knowing your there, knowing we can share our stories with each other with out criticism, only laughter, and that is the greatest feeling in the world. It could not of happened to me at a better time, I need support and I get it from my 3 sisters friends. I've shared thinks I thought I could never share with anyone, the trust is strong and the love is forever. You are wonderful people, kind, thoughtful and considered of others, all of us would do anything for anyone, we are primary caregivers, it's in our blood. It's amazing all we get accomplished in the world everyday. It's a pleasure to be apart of your lives, you inspire me and make me want to do better. I thank you for that and all you do. I love you and care so much for you. We are back together in the same place in time, just a little older. Time is what we have, and each other.

Much Love Always
Jude xoxoxo

Just Do It

Sooner or later, you start taking yourself seriously. You know when you need a break. You know when you need a rest. You know what to get worked up about, and what to get rid of. And you know when it's time to take care of yourself, for yourself. To do something that makes you stronger, faster, more complete because you know it's never too late to have a life. And never too late to change one.
JUST DO IT

Lotti

My dear Lotti
I thought about you today
It made me smile
Your beautiful eyes
With such a shinny coat
I remember your playful ways
And the joy it was to be around you
I can't wait to see you again my friend
All my hugs and kisses will be for you
I miss you Lotti
More than you know
Your friend-Jude xoxox
Happy Birthday Baby Girl

Cindy Overton Davis

A memory came rushing back to mind tonight about Cindy. I was in the living room and lite a candle and the sent of the wax and the aroma of the candle brought me back to the 1970's, a truly carefree time in our lives. I could feel the basement and the scent of the wax and the candles, the silver vats that had water in them to cool the candles, seeing candles hanging upside down to dry. I was always amazed with the thought of her making candles. I wish I would of learned how to make candles, but I never did. I remember the year she gave all of us candles for Christmas, what a surprise that was, it was beautiful. It had many colors in it. I wonder how long it took her to make 4 candles. What a beautiful gift that was.
A memory that stays in the back of my mind.

I miss you Cindy, you are in my heart.

love Jude xoxoxoxoxox

Three Angels Sent to Me

There comes a responsibly
When you are best friends
The right to be totally
Honest with each other
To tell secrets and know
That is as far as they will go
Respond to a friend in need
Love, respect and care for each other
Be able to laugh and cry together
Enjoying and listening to there joys
Heart ache and sadness
Being supportive when needed
To talk freely of your own life
About your own life and fears
To just be able to put it all out there
And know there is no judgement
I have never found these things
Until my three best friends
Came back around a second
Time in our lives
Priceless, love and joy

My Birthday October 25. 2008 51 years old

Oh my gosh! I had such a surprise on my birthday this year. Three dear friends remembered me on my day. They all got together and sent me gift cards to Walmart. I had a Walmart Fest, it was the best time I've ever had shopping in my life. I went three days in a row, I got a chance to look around and buy a lot of things I really needed. My heart is full of love from this experience. What wonderful friends I have. In this life and time it's not often that you can say you have three best friends and I truly do. How lucky am I. I love all of you, you fill my soul with joy. Thank you so much for being in my life. We have truly saved the best for last. What wonderful years we have to share together our lives and friendship and families.

Thank you

Jude xoxoxoxoxo