Happy New Year!!
I have always felt that every new day is a new beginning..a new start…a new moment to embrace. Do you?
With each day there is wonder, anticipation…new layers of life, a treasure trove of inspiration, goodness to explore.
That is….if you are willing to see this in each day…and in yourself! It can take a bit excavation + a solid dose of grace~
A hard won vision…listening to your gut…your inner voice…..following your compass or finding it.
Yes, yes…there is wisdom…there is luck….there is also trust.
Each day is an opportunity…to recreate, to evolve…to take risks….to try again and again and again.
Each day brings another moment to believe…in yourself, in others…in whatever you hold true in your heart.
Take all the little pieces you are given…the essential ingredients, the highs the lows the perspective you have earned…the storms….the stolen moments…wander, gather, remember, forgive, inspire and be inspired.
Master the art of flying into each new day with great expectations and curious intellect.
Cheers to you, to each new day…to a new and wondrous year.
With love and thanks~
xxx
T.
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Reader Comments
…what a lovingly served up feast of inspiration and encouragement that was! May an abundance of blessings overtake your and yours, Tracy, & all of you Kindred Spirits!
Sweet Trace~
I love EVERY single morsel of GOODness here that you have gathered, paid attention to…photographed …and shared with love.
You have long been a BLESSING in my life.
And you continue to be one day after day.
Thank you my friend,… for being Y O U.
with love, San(di)
Happy New Year to you too
What a beautiful, sweet post to start off a fresh new year of promise and adventures. May you achieve all that you wish for.
Tracy! Happiest Newest Year!
Love, Mary Ann
As usual, Tracy, you have made me smile. All the best to you and your family in the new year!
Love, Michelle
WE love you and your tribe ms.tracy..you are the best….xoooooooooooo
to new beginnings tracy and crew! you have much to offer…… happy new year!
xxxxoooo fanci
CHEERS Tracy to a NEW Year…looking forward all the good stuff you have on the horizon!! My oh my your guys are getting big!! kisses to you!! xoxo
Happy NEW YEAR Tracy! Your pictures and words really touched me. We have experienced our own challenges this past year. Here’s to a better 2012 for all of us! You are so inspiring.
We all look forward to your next venture.
As usual I find myself re-centered when I read anything from you…thanks
Someone once reminded me to “dream with your eyes open”. Happy New Year Tracy…may it be filled with sweet grace.
Kari
Happy, Healthy & Humorous New Year to you!
“You don’t stop laughing because you grow old. You grow old because you stop laughing.”
Such inspiring words and photos, Tracy! Always enjoy seeing those handsome cowboys!
Fun to see so many familiar names checking in!
Wishing you “ALL” THE BEST in 2012!
What wonderful words and photos…thanks for the inspiration and a wonderful perspective on the New Year!
Tracy….. We have missed you,,
Your love of family…
Your love of beauty….
Your creations….YOU!!!
Happy many returns of the day to you!!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2012 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
A NEW YEAR……….. I have waited for your spirit to soar and your words to come in this new year………. I WRAP YOU IN GOODNESS, and I KNOW YOU ARE WELL…………. Cant wait to see more of you…..We only have TODAY……and may the SUN TIP YOUR NOSE AND YOUR TOES IN WONDERFUL BEGINNINGS and past endings!! I love you………………XOXOXOX
All the best for 2012 to everyone! Your photos, Tracy, inspire me to venture out and discover. I am glad I was able to watch the TV special again on Dec. 24. (I fell asleep the first time around!) I just loved the fireplace decoration.
Maxs artwork is as you wrote……simple and graceful….
I admire his patience. Beautiful job, Max!
Happy Birthday to all the Capricorns, a little late for Cameo, but Wendy’s is coming up. A great, successful year to both of you and everyone else out there!
Happy New Year to all! I look forward to checking in every now and then to see what is new and exciting on the Porter Family home front throughout this year! Until then, Best Wishes to all!!!!! XXOO Emily
Great to see so many people back here again! Thank you Tracy for posting all of the comments. I am always astounded to see that your gentlemen will “allow” you to share their photos! Thank you! Hope everyone’s year is off to a great start! I wish Tracy and all of you the best!
Wishing you a lovely New Year, Tracy! Speaking of #2 on your Everyday Indulgences list…books, I am half-way through a book that I thought you would enjoy. Bill Bryson’s ‘At Home: A Short History of Private Life.’ Delightful! xx, Julie
Happy New Year!!!!!!!!! Thank you for sharing Tracy!!!!! I miss you, but with each day of changes….taking down the decorations, putting some valentines up, I think of you!!!!!All of your pieces just stand the test of time, looking better and better in each new vignette!!!! So you are always in my heart and mind, and I just wanted you to know that!!!! Can’t wait to see what the new year brings……for all of us!!!!!xoxoxoxoxoRach
Tracy,
Happy New Year to you as well. Such a fabulously written piece. Thank you for the inspiration. I look forward to what’s to come.
You spoke soul-words to me…the past 6 months have been heart breaking in a way; yet, I am thankful for new beginnings. I sure hope Our Tracy will be around {a lot} for 2012. Happy New Year to you & yours!
xoxo
Tracy, each and every word that you chose for this post is perfect. So inspiring! Thank you for always being such a positive light and for all of the inspiration that you share with us.
Hugs~
TRACY…..What a GREAT start to a New Year….as always Thank You for sharing….the sound of your words and the beautiful pictures….Well, what can I say, it warms my heart, it’s like coming home!!!!….Wishing You your Best Year Ever!!! Luv Ya!!!
Angela xoxoxo
Such beautiful pictures. Thank you for all of the inspiration and creativity you add to life.
XOXO, Lissy
Inspiring!
Ladies it is snowing up a winter storm……..stopped at the store and stocked up on good good things….came to work and turned a donut hole in the parking lot…..(no cars here yet)……wish I could go sledding……or have a wonderful snow ball fight…………..oh those were the days….but I will not let this one get past without throwing a snow ball at someone (gently mind you)…..maybe the Fedx guy……lololololo……….~~~~~Love To ALL~~~
HAPPY NEW YEAR DURLS!!!!!!!! So glad I found you all again! I have been sipping a cup of tea and catching up with you all!!! SURE BLISS!!!!!!!!! What a way to start off the new year!!!!
But am looking forward to seeing more of you again!!!!
CONGRATS T on your new ventures! A WONDROUS YEAR INDEED!!!! Sorry I missed your HGTV show
CAMEO dahhhhhlinnnnnnggggg did I miss your birthday? Happy happy day to you! I have missed you SISTER!!!!!
OOOOO VIP, my sister told me about the snow! Have fun in all of that white stuff!!!!!!!!!!
And to all of you, I am SOOOOOO Happy to read your tidbits and catch up! YEA!!!!!!!!
Seize the day! Love and hugs all around!!!!!! Rita
Oh Valery….I just ducked in the nick of time from your snowball..LOL…one coming your way!!! I have really enjoyed our mild Winter so far, but the beautiful snow is falling and the wind has picked up speed and I am watching the white caps on the River. Such a beautiful wonderland of snow right now and I am nestled here with a big mug of cocoa with some fancy marshmallows I got for X-mas. Always drinking from my Artesian Road mug.
It’s been a good year to start, with my Sis, getting good news on her chemo treatments. She is responding very well and hopefully by April, she will be in remission. YEA!!!
I am still waiting for our farm new borns to start coming this year. Any day now a couple of our mares are due. Then it doesn’t stop until June. Many are due each month until then.
Miss your daily chat with us Tracy, but I love visiting here to see what everyone is up to.
Many family Birthdays to celebrate this month and then I get a break from gift buying for a while. It’s always nice though because I get to keep on celebrating after the Holidays. Always a reason for a party. Hope those experiencing this snow storm stay warm and safe. Cheers everyone!
“HAPPY BIRTHDAY WENDY”……I Wish YOU Days Filled With Much Happiness, Wonderful Joy, Lots of Laughter, Quite Moments, and Endless Love….
Remember to “Walk Slowly and Really Enjoy The Beauty Around You”……May Every Wish You Wish Today Come True For You….cause YOU, My Beautiful SoulSister, Deserve It ALL and then some!!!!
LUV YA MUCH!!!!!
Your MadHatter xoxoxoxoxoxo
OHHHHHHH how do I miss such a wonderful detail as “Wendy’s Birthday……..sending you wonderful blessings and goodness….Happy Birthday!! Thanks to the “MADHATTER”……who stands the test of time….XOXOXOXOX.
Patty….thanks for the humor….lolo….and so good to hear the news of your sister……wowowowowowowowowo!!!!
Rita…………I know you and your Prince are cuddling thru the winter…..lololo….
Rachel……….do tell how your hubby is doing…and what is new with you…..didnt send out Christmas cards…..as was nursing hubby and had no time. But I got one from your Mom….so I called….we miss each other but do get messages …….which is great too!!
TRACY……..FIND YOUR WAY BACK TO US…..to many days between…..missing you!!!
Oh PATTY!!!!….What TRULY WONDERFUL news about your Beautiful Sister….It’s gonna be a Magical year my Precious Soul Sister…..Each month a new beginning, a new birth, how utterly Joyful and Exciting for you…..Enjoy every Miraculous Moment of the New Year, YOU SOOOOO DESERVE IT, LOVE!!!!
Much Love, Angela XOXOXOXO
Happy new year and thanks for the birthday wishes! I am in the last year of my 4th decade, so must make it a good one!
Love all the sentiments expressed here – so inspiring!
Anyone have snow? We are remarkably snow-free! Seems so odd!
Happy 2012 TRACY,…enjoyed the HGTV special and tell MacGyver he lights a mean fire!!!…CHEERS to “New Beginnings”…Margie
Hello Ladies,
I am writing today with a heavy heart. My beloved brother Tom Felts passed away today. He was a minister and wonderful spokes person for God. I know he was called to a higher purpose but I am so worried about his family. His wife is just now recovering from surgery after having her colin removed due to cancer. He leaves behind two young daughters in their 20′s with young children. They are really needing your prayers to see them through this trying moment in their lives. I love you all so much and hate to ask this of you when I myself have just found you again. But they really need your prayers! Thanks!
Rita
rita…..i believe through our tp we were all called here to share what’s in our hearts. we have all in some way inspired eachother…… not only creatively but spiritually as well. my thoughts and prayers are with you and your brother’s family. i am so sorry for your loss.
xxxxooooo fanci
dear rita..Your heart is heavy and I am sending you and your family and brother’s family light and love to carry your burdens…Faith prevails…Angels surround..may God’s light carry you all…you are in our prayers for courage and strength and love…we are here for you!!
rita……i also remember you being one of the first to welcome me as one of the “durls” when i was somewhat hesitate about posting. i called you “ruta” while i was enjoying my glass of chardonnay…..hesitant no longer!
Dear hearts!
You amaze me, amaze me….always have ..always will!
Rita~ my heart goes to out to you….good thoughts and love coming your my..xx
Patty~wishing you and your sis the best…sounds like some good happiness!
Wendy..happy birthday…mwah!xo
V-LOL..I am here…i really am my girl!! you know…xo
Angela…aww…my girl…such a heart you have!! xo
ARTIST…hope there is healing in your home..wishing you goodness..xo
Virginia…awww..no broken hearts…only ones on the mend..ok..ok…chins up…toes forward….love to you! xo
Julie ….i am on the lookout for a new read, so i put that one on my list! thnx!
Sorry i did not get to everyone….dinner to make, homework to check….and a fire to build!
The sun is just setting it is the prettiest most golden color…and it’s as though the sky is painted…pinks, purples blues…
cheers and love to each of you!
xo
T.
OK and AMEN……..just know Rita, Gods plan is always perfect. As human beings we lead with emotion……and it will make us go hay wire…..so plug in and know the divine plan is to conquer all doubts and move with each day and know with out a doubt things change and move forward as God knows the beginning and the end…..we don’t….thats why our quest seems to be to worry and doubt and fear of the unknown. Our Faith in Gods direction will sustain us all and lighten our load. At times the load will take our Joy, but know each day brings progress and change and for us to know its only in our best interest, giving us wonderful wisdom to handle each situation. So I pray for you and your brothers family.
TRACY………I DO KNOW YOU ARE OUT THEIR….I smile when I think of your face….and what happiness you have brought all of us. Keep your light burning and know your words help so many…..you are like a supersaturated cloud, showering us with your grace, giving us a pool for our minds……..through your words of love and design….approach each day with awareness of who is Boss……plan for the day and know who orchestrates them………his light shines on every situation we face. ……..XOXOXOX
Rita….My hands are folded in prayer for your Brother’s family and your own personal loss. Love, and wonderful memmories go out to you in this difficult time.
Wendy…Happy, Happy, Bithday Missy, in her last decade of your forties!!! My husband always says, your are never going to be younger than you are today and I hope you make the most of it! We have had some snow here in the Burgh, but only a couple of days and then it warms up. My biggest problem this year is this invasion from the stink bugs. I can’t tell you how many I capture and kill a day. They give me the creeps.
Angela…thanks for the good wishes, I really appreciate hearing from you.
Valery…Did you get much of that snow storm out there?
Tracy…..Love hearing from you and to let you know how much you are missed. My mare had a baby girl on Wed., and she was 2 weeks early. Had a bit of a problem with her standing up, but she has a hearty appetite. We have to bottle feed her for now because Mama isn’t producing enough milk. Oh but she is too cute, especially when she looks at you while she’s feeding. Melt your heart moment. Her name is Encora. Her stallion name is Encore Encore, and she is a dark bay with no white. Gets stronger everyday! Love this time of year!!!
Hello RITA It’s me Rach! I am so very sorry for your loss. I am praying for you, and your brother’s family! A big Hug for you my love!!!!He dose have an in with the “the big guy” {that’s what my nonnie used to call God}and so I know he will be in a good place, watching over his family!Take care of yourself!!!! Tracy, it was so great to hear from you!!! I miss all of you! Do have to run, lots going on here, they now called in hospice for my Mom-in-law, so it should be soon now, I will keep you all posted! What an amazing place to be here for each other I’m so grateful….Thanks T.!!!!xoxoxoxRach
Rita,
my thoughts and prayers are with you – so sorry for your tremendous loss…
Thanks Patty – I like your husband’s sentiments!
You girls give me the greatest love and support..this site lights up my life and keeps me centered and hopeful in the DARKEST of times.
Prayers and light continue to Rita and her family….
Tracy sooooooo good to hear your sparkly voice…you are the LIGHT and PATRON of this site…without YOU we would not be here…you continue to be of service and guide..and, inspire…valery..you make me cry and smile..your words so powerful…Rachel, thinking of you too with your mom in law..Blessings to all and that little mare,Patty
Tracy, I’d love to know your thoughts about Coach releasing Tony Duquette’s jewelry collection. There are some fabulous pieces! I thought of you.
Which pieces would you add to your jewelry box????? 
Hugs
Rachel……..be their for your Mother-in-law……walk her into heaven, so to speak. Whisper in her ear as you hold her hand……tell her sweet wonderful things…..just between you and her……May God be with you and your husband at this difficult time…..XOXOXOXOXO
Heres snow up your nose Patty………..XOXOXOXOX
Tracy,
Just discovered your site and your fun videos. Where were you when I needed you, way back when I was the first female editor-in-chief of the Ripon Commonwealth-Press and so much in need of a like-minded, kindred spirit? Trying to throw a little style around back then was not so easy for lone “carpetbagger” from the big city. Still, those were magical, memorable times, cutting my teeth as a smalltown writer. I continue writing — balanced by ballet teaching — in Post-Katrina New Orleans. Love your style (I have a good friend here whom I believe is your long-lost twin) and especially enjoy the sense of comraderie displayed by your ardent posters. Looking forward to your future pursuits. All the best to you wherever you “land.”
Happy Friday all! It is snowing in Wisconsin today, very pretty, but very cold. Rita my thoughts and prayers are with you! Rachel, is everything going OK for you and yours? Wonderful words our dear Valery! Patty, I am hopeful for your sister, wonderful news.Tracy, so glad to hear from you. Patty I just want to come and help you feed the new babies, my work is so busy these days. I have created quite the program, and the demands are never ending! It has been a stressful time. Ok, I am going to enjoy my weekend…(brought work home though). Take care, all!
Hello Birds! Thank you all so much for your kind words! Valery….my dear friend, I read the blog last night at the hospital, something to do, we spend so much time there, and I’m so happy I checked in because I did what you said and whispered in her ear, we have all had a chance to talk to her earlier this week, but now shes in a sleep, lots of morphine to keep her comfortable, and whispering right in her ear works best now, and I didn’t even think of that till you said it, thank you Val, I love you!Patty I love that name, Encora!!!!God bless them both Mamma and baby!I know I’m so late here but Happy Birthday Wendy!!!!Thank you Beth and Elle for your concern! Welcome Christina, I teach Ballet too!!!And Hello My peasan!!!! Miss you!!!!! I don’t know when I can write again, but I will let you all know when she passes, pray that It’s soon, this is so stressful on everyone and I am worried about my wonderful Hubbby! Thank you all again for being here, especially Tracy, for bringing us all together….I love and miss you!!!!xoxoxoxRach PS…we have snow this morning!!!! YEH!!!!!!!!!!!!
I miss you so much! You made my not good days so much better!
We had about 6 inches of snow yesterday and it was going to warm up, so had snow shoveling duty outside. It is so beautiful and out by the River I was watching the diving ducks going underwater for their food. They are so pretty to watch. There were 4 of them and they were just hanging around by my dock area as I was cleaning off the deck. Looks like a hot tub day today for the backache and sore muscles from the snowplowing.
Rachel…This is a most difficult time for you and your family. I’ve been in your shoes and I pretty much did what Valery advised you. Her words to you are so true. I hope you are taking care of yourselves.
elle(ellen), You sound like you are working too hard. Leave the work and play a little bit. You’ll never get that time back. My little filly has had her ups and downs this past week, but she is still getting stronger. You just never know with these beautiful animals how fragile they can be.
Well, got to get lunch and some hot chocalate which is brewing as I speak. So happy to hear from everyone!!!
Ladies, I LOVE your descriptions of winter in the north country. It’s like, I don’t know, water for chocolate. It’s said that you should never fall in love with two places, or you’ll always be homesick. That’s how I feel about New Orleans and Wisconsin, so I’ll just come here to get my “fix.” ;>)
Hello Everyone. It is nice to know everyone checks in now and then. It warms my heart and makes me smile at the comments. I too have a heavy heart. A very very good friend of mine who was 35 years old passed away on December 27, 2011. She had 3 small children , and yes she died of Cancer. I stop myself from picking up the phone to call her almost daily when I remember she is not there anymore. Cancer is an epidemic. 1 in 4 people will die from it. Our grandparents did not die from Cancer, so why are we and our parents dying? Well we eat chemical ladden fast foods, our foods have hormones and chemicals in them, our water has chemicals in it and the air we breathe is not clean any more….Google Chem Trails. It is so depressing sometimes. We are all frogs in boiling water and do not realize we are being hurt until it is too late. I do not want her to die in vain. Please evaluate what you put into your bodies… someone loves you and will miss you terribly if something happens to you. XXOO
~~~~~~~~~~Life is so short~~~~~~~ thats why we must enjoy JUST one day at a time. Rachel God is with you and your family…..never doubt that. So glad you whispered in her ear……I have done that all my life with loved ones that are passing on……it also helps me to know I loved them and wanted them to hear me in their mind as the are preparing to meet our Father, I think it calls the angels and they will envelop her in the light……praying as I write…..for you and yours…..death is never easy, but it is a new birth into the kingdom.
Patty………so love hearing from you….wish I could be there to run my hands over that little filly…..I know you whisper in there ears….they are like little antennas to catch every sound……and they love the closeness of it….while capturing your scent.
elle………you always hear dont you….what a Creative person you are……so caught up in the wonderfulness of it all……dont do stress….refuse it…..sling it out the door…..XOXOXOOX
CC…..thanks for the tip about Tony….want to find it on the web!
THank you BETH…….it comes from my heart…..and God gave it too me….it doesnt get any better than that……so put on a happy face today and enjoy!!
Rita, Rachel, Emily, may you all find the strength to get through this difficult time. I feel your pain, been there my self, makes us all aware how fragile life is. My thoughts are with you.
Yes, Valery, life is short and at our age it goes by even faster.
Patty, so happy to hear the good news about your sister.
Right now I am trying to use up all the food in my fridge and pantry, I have been looking at cookbooks to find recipes that use ingredients I have. I found this recipe I liked:
Cook 12 oz wheat spaghetti noodles until al dente.
Mix 2 tablespoon hoisin sauce, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 2 tablespoon lime juice to coat the noodles, add 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, add little cooking water as necessary to moisten pasta. You can eat it with fried tofu, grilled chicken etc. I actually added a little more hoisin sauce.
Emily, this recipe came out of Natural Health magazine.
Hi all,
Hope you are all well – we have actually been having a warm spell here,could use your snow, Patty!
Rachel, so sorry for your loss and I sure hear you on taking care of ourselves.
Tracy girl -how is it going?
RARE BIRDS that have landed here!!!!!! Happy New Year to ALL!!!! Just completed a finance and accounting in the health care system class~ and feel like taking a mental health day today, oh yhea baybeeeeee,.. .. I am dancing!!!!! …..a hooky day with NO numbers involved!!!!!
that little philly~ will probably be the talk of the town!!!! Give her oxoxo from Cameo!!! April remission for SIS would be perfect~ just in time to smell the fragrance of nature!!!! ahhhhhhh!!
I have a pot of 15 bean soup (how in the hay did that Number sneak in???~ no escape) in a kettle on the fire and am dragging a vintage sofa down the gallery on a quilt….. to my bedroom. I NEED to decorate~ don’t you see??????
RARE BIRDS~it is always inspirational to come back here and read your words!!!!
T daaaahling,……do so enjoy your beautiful boys and their excitement with nature….. that Gus,… his eyes, and blue paint on his finger nail edge just sends me!!! Also, the humor and spirit of your boys is so refreshing love!!!!! Thank you so much for continuing to share your life with us during this busy time. We are all so busy these days~ we must not forget to STOP, and let our mind escape into a cameo where we can respite…….oxoxoxo.
RITA and RACH loves,………death is so deep and emotional, yet so beautiful and free…….. Release and relax your minds and know that this is the one time when you are not in control. Someone else bigger will take care of it for you……..let go in your own way…….I am so, so sorry…………oxoxoxox
PATTY, darling, I adore reading every word you utter about your horse farm~
WENDY M2~ Happy B~day my beautiful Capricorn soul!!!oxooxo
SIEGI love, please come over and help me move this ding~dang heavy sofa!!! LOL!!!!oxoxo
HI ELLE and LOLO snowbirds!!! I am jealous as I am only experiencing a cold, damp, and foggy winter so far…….lamps on throughout the house, and candles lit everywhere. A good hooky day indeed~ every DURL needs one!!!!!oxoxoox
MADHATTER love, what is it about you????? You my love, are like a good shot of whiskey~ you warm my soul quicker than lightning!!!!oxoxoxo
BETH love, OXOX to chicky Cameo~ she may not rule the roost, but bet she rules the rooster!!!oxoxoxo
Off to enjoy my day of **~freedom~**
Good day to ALL…………..oxoxox
Cameoxoxoxo
Good evening all! Just wanted to say thank you for all of the encouragement from all. Valery & Patty, so wonderful to read your sweet words to everyone. Emily I am so sorry to hear of your friend. I am up unusually late. Had an appointment, and then went shopping. Still tough days. More and more than usual. Dreading parts of my job, co workers being difficult, and very, VERY uneven distribution of responsibilities. Don’t think I will be lasting in this position for long. Need the money, but need PEACE even more. Too old for another job in my field. Would have to retire much sooner than I should. At least that is an option. Take care all!
Good morning Ladies!!! Mom-in-law Helen,passed Saturday, we were there with her Greg{hubby}was holding her hand, it was extremely peaceful, and extremely powerful, I have never experienced anything like it in my life….wow, life is always full of amazing moments, but its not everyday that you experience that. I was honored that she passed in our presence, it said a lot to us, and gave Greg a lot of relief and peace. Thank you all for your prayers and kind words and for always being there, I love you all, and I feel very blessed to have friends like you!!!!Thanks again Tracy for creating, not only your beautiful designs but also a place of such love and comfort!!!!xxxxxx!Rach, PS SPARKEL says Hi to all!!!!!
Oh how I love all of you! Thank you so much for your kind words and prayers. My brother is in a good place….where he always wanted to be! Please continue to remember his wife and daughters in your prayers!
Wow, to go back to the midwest in winter…..how daunting, yet exhilarating! As my sweet daughter said, Mama, thank God for your furs to keep you warm! And as our priest always, says (Wendy, take note!)….Ahhhh, this is what God intended for our furry friends….. to keep the rest of us fur-less creatures warm when we need it!
Rachel, my love, my heart and prayers are with you!!!!! I truly believe that angels surround those we love at their hours of goodbye….they surround them with love and light to comfort them so they can leave our tears and go on to the new world that God has in store for them with light and happy hearts! It doesn’t make it any easier for us on earth, but for our loved ones, it is the ultimate destination! We must rejoice for their salvation, even though we grieve for our own loss. Our loss is heaven’s gain.
Patty, I delight in the news of your new fillies! I wish I was there to kiss their noses!
Fanci, I am so happy you are here with us! Thank you so much for your presence and kind words! You found where you belong! Yay!!!!!
VIP, life is so empty when you are not cheering us all on! Thanks for always keeping me in the loop! You are my mentor!
Cameo, my twin, please get your nose out of your books and let us know how you are progressing! Such a scholar!!!!
I almost forgot! VIP, my hubbie is no longer retired! He posted his resume as a lark about ten days before Christmas and was pursued by a company that he was interested in and couldn’t turn down their offer 6 days later! Now he has one project instead of 50 to oversee and he has equaled his previous pay! God sure does work his magic!
T, and the rest of you, I love you truly!
Always,
R
RACH!
You are in my heart love….sending joy and sweet peaceful thoughts to you and your family~
xo
T.
Cameo!
You live and breathe!!!!!!! I guess my browser didn’t refresh to include you! Thank you so much for your incredible response! You are such a breath of fresh air!
Hope you enjoyed your “day off”!!!!! I miss your repartee!
Love always! R
Emily, I am sorry I didn’t call out to you before! I understand where you are coming from……I lost another sister to cancer about 10 years ago…she worked in a appliance factory where she was in their spray booth….I have always thought that her cancer spread because of the fumes she was accustomed to over her tenure at her plant. I pray for your friend and her family.
Our family comes from good stock….most of my aunts and grandmothers have lived to be in their 90′s. I often wonder how the effects of our environment will affect our offspring. Thanks for calling this to our attention!
Tracy, wondering how you are and what you are up to!
Siegi, I long to hear your take on our present situation! You always have such wisdom to relay!
Thanks again for all your prayers and good wishes! You ladies are the best!
R
Tracy: so nice to be able to chat here still! CAMEO: oh so wonderful to hear from you! I wish that I had continued my Master’s degree…I would be in a different position now…shoulda, coulda, woulda…who knows what the good Lord has in store for me, I know I cannot keep going in what I am doing for long. Took a step today to help with stress….so that is good. RACHEL I emailed you. My thoughts are with you and Greg. RITA so good to hear about your husband. Take care to all, even those that are “reading ” in the wings.
Rachel,
I am so sorry for your loss! I was fortunate to be with my mother when she died, and like you, I felt very honored.
Cameo – love to you, too!
Tracy, hope all is well!
Rachel..Rita..all…you are all in my prayers for comfort and loving, peaceful thoughts..blessings to you and your angels surrounding you…you are all so loved …..Cameo…what a treat….You are a gem..All of you..though I have never met you ..you all fill my soul in different, unique ways…uplifting, encouraging and soul sisters we all are………..Thank YOU all for coming here and THANK YOU miss Tracy for keeping us together….xooooooooo
~~~~~~~ LADIES OF INSPIRATION~~~~~~~ Guess where I am going on Feb. 8th……….????? LOLOLO Would you believe a OXYGEN BAR!!!! Look it up on Youtube…….I cant wait….something new for me….and I love new stuff that I have not tried or done….anyone here tried it??????
Oh CAMEO DARLING……I do understand the need for decorating….LOLOL…I can just see you dragging that couch on the rug down the gallery……..you are a girl after my own heart!!!!!!!
RITA………..so good to hear about your Prince……after all, who knows you may redo your Kitchen!!!!….LOLOLOL
%%%%%%%%%RACHEL%%%%%%%% You are a powerful women…..and not alot of people get to experience that. Seeing someones last breath……as they enter into the Kingdom!! I have never experienced it YET………I did lead a Lady to the Lord on her death bed….when I left the room I was actually walking on air……….what a feeling it was. And I wasnt even on Oxygen yet!!!!….LOLOLO>…..Love to all and thanks for popping in TTTTTTTTTTTT Darling…..What did you get Robyn for her Birthday???????
Valery…Rachel…I too helped my very old, dearest friend pass and stayed with her while her husband left the home for awhile…covered her with her mama’s handcrotched table cloth..lit candles…we prayed over her and sang a song..then I was alone with her for a few hours…I will never forget the gift being given of being with someone while they pass..their spirits…I wish this love and calm and eternal peace for all of us…
Ohhhh Ladies…….I am as high as a kite….doing a ****FRESHIFICATION**** of my nest……almost have all the Christmas things put up and in boxes, shelved in my storage room…..and I am moving things around….grouping colors…..its so fun…..ITS WHAT I CALL A NATURAL HIGH….I need it and I want it….lololo and you can do it tooooooo.
Siegi………..Take a break……I swear…..you are always doing somthing…..do you ever rest??????
Hello elle, beth, Wendym2, Patty, and hello Christina……hope you get your fix today!!!!
Hello Birds!!!! Tracy my Girl!!!! Thank you so much for your loving thoughts, and for taking the time, I just think the world of you!!!!!Give us the dirt will ya?!Ya know we are dying over here waiting for the big dramatic reveal……drum roll……Tracy’s new big adventure!!!!!!!Or maybe your just taking some time for you, and that’s just as wonderful too!!!! Just hope you and your family are well, that’s all that matters, I just miss those darn videos, they were like a drug!!!! LOL!!!!I want to thank all of you…Cameo darling, God I miss you!!!Valery, your words mean so much!!!!Beth, Rita, Wendy, Elle, Siegi, Patty…all for being so supportive And Emily I think I forgot to express my condolences to you as well, I’m so sorry!!!Peasan… think of you everyday!!!!Hope I’m not forgetting anyone again, And Little Miss Sarah….how are you doing? Hello to Robyn!!! I miss everyone!!! Wish we could have a big reunion!!!!xoxoxoxRach
Rachel…my love, I was so moved by your experience on the passing of your Mom in Law. My deepest sorrows goes out to you and your Husband. It is never easy to lose one of your parents.
Siegi….so wonderful to hear from you. I always enjoy your life stories. So much to learn from you.
It is a beautiful 56 degree day here and the sun is out and I am just loving being outside. Sorry, wendym2, we just aren’t getting enough snow to send your way. We have been so lucky with a mild winter this year. That snow we had didn’t last too long and now Spring is a wonderful feeling in the air today!
Tracy…I gave a set of your dishes to my husband’s daughter for Christmas, (The Vivre style), and the colors are just beautiful. Now she is remodeling her kitchen and using the colors from those dishes to incorporate into a glass tile on her countertop’s backsplash. On the other side of the wall the contractor is going to build a glass hutch into the wall with those dishes on display as art work. They use them everyday, but when they are put away, wow, it is going to compliment that side of the wall. Can’t wait to see the finished project.
Cameo…you studious book worm! Miss hearing from you because you are such a cool writing chick. Hope you had a great hooky day!
Rita…Hubby’s new job sounds like he was at the right place at the right time. I love your saying on the animal fur. My Dad trapped as a hobby and I remember when I was a young girl the red and grey foxes he would bring home. When I was 30, my husband bought me a grey fox jacket and it is the warmest coat I had ever owned, especially in sub zero weather.
Valery…never went to a oxygen bar…hmmm…can’t wait to hear about your experience there.
elle,(ellen),…. I hope the job isn’t bringing you too far down. I know how co-workers can be, and people can be so not nice to each other. I hope you can tune them out most of the time. It’s not worth feeling the stress from other people. Play, relax, read, watch a movie but don’t let them into your home outside the office.
My little Encora(still the first filly to be born), is getting stronger and stonger everyday. She’s a little confused over which Mommy she should listen to, the one who bottle feeds her or her own Mama, who is with her putting manners on her. She’s been imprinted by us both. She’s always happy to see us because we represent the food, and then doesn’t want to go back by her Mama. It’s just really a lot of fun to hang out with them.
Happy Feb. 1st Everyone…tomorrow is groundhog day and I wonder what Puxy Phil is going to predict, because we haven’t had much of a winter so far.
The Best of Wishes to all of you blog girls! TRACY – i was just watching some of your videos. I just want to say that i REALLY MISS your blog, your new videos, all of your goodness and inspiration. I miss your beautiful catalogs and buying your beautiful clothing. Gosh darn-it, i just miss YOU. Hope you are doing great! Hubby is out of town and tonight i am going to put the kiddos to bed and watch some more videos and get inspired to do something new here:)
Oh my goodness, so wonderful to hear from all of you, HELLO to TRACY, VALERY, RACHEL, DESSERAY, BETH, RITA, AND EVERYONE! Don’t have time to write much, but thank you to all for your lovely thoughts and words. I have a day off, but am doing work on the computer, ugh. If any of you remember one of Tracy’s videos when she referred to “stress” and how it “rocked her world”??? Well, let us just say…..it has rocked my world, and I will be taking some time off, ah….it has gotten to me. I have to get some things done, so I will have to go in here and there, but have been given the “go ahead” to take some time off. Don’t want to give too many details, but maybe now I will get a handle on things. Love hearing from all of you!
PATTY, just wanted to say thank you for all you wrote. It is so wonderful to hear about your life, and your words of advice. Thank you.
Could not comment on your Valentines for printing off………wish you would come more often……it does not have to be to buy or sell….just to visit your friends…..WE ALL MISS YOU…..come just be one of us….as you are~~~~~~~Thank you for you thoughtfulness and I send to you…….WEALTH FOR THE MIND…..XOXOXOX