Gifts of the day

I watched the sun rise this new dawn over the new life ahead of me.
Born in her 47th year
waxed a bit of John Denver...
Coming Home to a place she'd never been before.
Left yesterday behind her...
I watched the stars fade as I rocked my sweet Dove in the cool night air.
Thanking good for this child of my heart.
She was longed for for so many years.
It was a sweet way to start my birthday.
My sweet daughter and I got to be together today.
I took a nap early morning and was a woke by the door bell. A Package from my sister came , garden stakes sun catchers.
We watched movies and played Barbies. It was a peaceful day.
Mr U called about lunch and I opted to have him bring Chinese home for supper (instead of our date for lunch) so Dash Hawk would be included in our celebration. Beloved was very thoughtful to gift me with the option not to cook. I went to Wal-Mart and got three pair of paints and the findings I am beading with. It was a splurge that brought him joy too. He loves to see me get things that I want.We all ate and watched 3 Walton's episodes of the last season.
I got e-mails from so many of you.
Thank you :)
My sister Midge 18 yrs my senior called as did my sister 2 yrs older.
A very sweet e-card from the in-laws(loves) and Denise and Trisha and Michelle too...
Thank you all it was a warm embrace to treasure each one
Many comments and well wishes too.
You are all "the" gift.

Have a load of lemons to juice from a neighbor I just met.
I'll post a lemon aide how too...

The fruit is large and heavy great for juicing.

I made these sets yesterday for myself.

This one is bone.

This is rose quartz and jade. I have earrings set up to finish that match it.

I won a drawing and got a much needed apron from "Carolyn's Kitchen Retro Aprons".
All my other ones were packed up.
Dove took my picture insisting that I pose.
Story time is going on right now.
I think I'll close for now.
Thank you all for a loving Embrace of kindness and friendship.

Today I am 47

Today is my Birthday!

Dove is home still sick. I will fill the Rx for the steroids and begin to administer them. I may take her up to the pediatrician. We sat on the porch in the cool air in the night to stop the cough. She is 75 pounds of little girl. I rocked her and just watched the stars in appreciation and wonder. God is so good to me. I am very tired. Dash rode the bus this morning after some fuss of wanting to stay home too. He is so brave. I watched until he was on board.
Mr Uncommon is taking off lunch perhaps he was going to take me out to lunch. We may do a take out and he bring it home or maybe a rain check.
I made three sets Yesterday I have just a pair of earrings to finish of them. It was so nice to bead.

New Moon Monday

This is my weekend in capsuled :)
I held this sweet baby for two nights.
Good Morning!

Little Dove has been sick all weekend. We took her to urgent care yesterday. Such a small world her Doctor was from Russia and spoke Russian to her. She was triggered slightly it was interesting to see her face somewhere back in the hallows. She has been running a fever. I thought she was having croup but we think it is sinus from two weeks ago, virus. So with three prescription she will be on the mend.
Dash Hawk rode the bus this morning...so sweet I watched him board from across the street. He was very brave. Last night he came up to me so happy he said..."Mom, I think my life is going to go well everything is going to be just fine for me. I have been exercising and I am really strong and healthy....Life is good Mom"... It was so thrilling to see him so pleased with his life.

I went to Wall Mart to relax and get a few bead supplies. I just need to bead! I have all of my things packed away. I found my beading tools and a box of beads I had set aside. I went to the store to get a few findings.
I found some caprice that fit very good. It was so nice to discover that Jr. sizes fit much better than womens.

So today I am beading and watching my Little Dove. She had to be kept medicated and it will help I am sure.

This morning finds me ...
Thrilled to bead again! It has been three months.
I got this box out and found my tools.
Dove is having crackers and meat for breakfast.
She was so thoughtful, and got the lamp so I could see better.
I have an invitation to play Barbie's later. It sounds fun to be with my daughter in her world.
She is resting and her cough is getting better with the medication.

One giant step toward independence

This morning the children asked to make one giant step toward independence.
This being the third day of desire , but failed follow through I again told them ...
" when they are ready"...
They felt safe.
For those of you who know attachment disorders you will understand this
HUGE milestone.
I went in the house rejoicing and praising God for the healing in my children!
This morning they were ready and boarded the bus for the first time!
I went to the school after school to make sure they were able to get on the right bus.
Then I hurried home and got the camera.
Here is the bus coming around the corner.

This was such a big step for such a small pair of legs:)
Yesterday we followed the bus to the school but today...they got on right out in the driveway!
The way home was a new adventure.

The doors opened and two very self confident, happy children who gained two inches of self esteem climbed down those big steps.
Asking if Monday they can walk home alone. Sure I told them I said go ahead now and walk home I'll meet you there.

Oh the self satisfaction courage won and a good experience mastered!
Miss Paula (the driver) asked them if they liked their bus ride and they both said "yes we did" Miss Paula asked my name and gave me guidance.
The kids need to walk a 1/4 block to the corner on Monday Morning.

I lagged back and let them go to the house on their own.
How sweet!
Parenting success is...
when we see them gain that ability to be independent with confidence.

Good Morning!
In Arizona the time of use is changed today for your electric.

14 more days of school!
My children will soon be home with me again. I look so forward to having them home. With the implant surgery scheduled 2 days before school ends I am seriously considering rescheduling until august of this year after the summer is over. With the children home, summer fun for the family and the healing process I do not want to ruin the summer. I am going to wait until school resumes.
By then perhaps we might be moved into our next home.
Thoughts out loud:)
We took the kids to the local High School last night and pitched a few base balls (soft foam ones). I really had a lot of fun watching the silliness and being a part of it. We all had a really good time. Little Dove had some breathing problems, perhaps due to the wind. It was cool and just lovely.
Our showing of 5:30, the one I worked all yesterday for...Well He rescheduled for Saturday at 12:15. So the house is clean...That was nice to wake up to. :)
I need to walk today. Get out and move my body and give it some love.
The children are playing outside this morning in the cool of the day. Just outside my window. They are developing some sibling skills. I read about setting the stage to allow them to resolve their own conflicts. No name calling..No violence.. and just let them work it out. I'll give them cues if they need but I am going to step back from the side taking and solving of deli mas they need to develop those skills. So far much better:) I just have to develop the skill :)

Thankful Thursday

How much unmerited favor is upon me
The gentleness of my Loving Father My Maker and the keeper of my soul abides with me.
Tenderness and kindness is afforded me.
Never am I left alone for his presence is with me surrounding me.
Every need met and provision supplied.
I spoke with the oral surgeon yesterday and when all is done it will be half of what we were led to believe for Insurance will cover 50% of the surgery for the implant, and then next year %60 of the build up and tooth. He calms my fears. The surgery is scheduled for May 20th.
How privileged I am to get to have an implant and a new tooth. Now my cheek can heal from me biting it all the time:)
I am falling on my face within His presence and mercy toward me. I can speak to Him and he hears me. I hear His voice I am so honored to Hear him.
He has assured me that the house has ultimately sold. I have to hold my eyes on that.
Grieving the efforts ahead I am comforted and am taking courage. Trusting that it will all unfold as a rose. It was my style to force the bud to open I will await the unfolding with patience and anticipation. Expecting the glory of the the full beauty as "the Rose" unfolds.
I am hindered with my health due to the medications getting regulated. I took it at bed time last night and see improvement today although I was still struggling with sleepiness.
I miss my stuff, but am finding my identity in this that it is not in my stuff. As an onion is peeled away so am I. Tenderly mercifully peeled away.

Giant Otter Child of the Sea

With kelp for your bed
You rest your head
As waves roll all around you

On your back you float
Like a furry boat
Blue sky shines bright above you.

Giant Otter , child of the sea
You bring such great joy to me
Oh Giant otter stay wild and free

by Donetta

Dove has a poetry contest where she has to recite a poem. After searching on line and finding nothing suitable , I offered to write one for her. She is pleased.

Wordless Wedensday