Remembering...

Remembering those extremely brave men and women, both past and present, who have given us the freedom and inexpressible joy to be able to create, live, and celebrate our own special memories and remembrances...it is truly a special gift you've given us...thank you so very much...and God Bless!!!
Wishing everyone, everywhere...a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend!

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Thank You Sweet Wilf...

A beloved member of blogland passed away Friday. One who with a continually joyful and gentle spirit, showed so many around the world, with the help of his gracious and loving owners...what true bravery mingled with patient endurance looked like.

We are going to miss you so much Wilfy, many hearts were touched by your smiling courage these past two years.

Thank you dearest boy...and sweet dreams. ♥

Updated 5/21: Wilfy wasn't our pup, although I think those who checked in on him daily felt as if he were sometimes. Please visit Wilfy's blog to read his special story, and maybe leave a note for his dear owners: Wilf the Pon Discovers France

A Mother's Gift

Happy Mother's Day to all the mom's out there, and an extra special heartfelt greeting to my *three* mom's...plus my aunt, who has very much been a mother to me...in so many ways. I thank each of you, from the bottom of my heart...for all the 'nurturing kisses', and all the loving care you've bestowed upon me and blessed me with throughout the years...I love you all!!!! ♥

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Pretty Helps

The restorative powers of a glorious spring have been helping tremendously with the lifting up of spirits here at 24C...and the finding of that elusive  'spark'!

Flowery, fluffy, puff balls...

Blue skies...

Sunshine...

Vast layers of beautiful, pillowy & billowy clouds...

And the company of my favorite walking companion...Miss. Ginger, who also adores gorgeous flowers, blue skies, sunshine...and puffy clouds...have all been contributing to feeling somewhat proper again.

These gifts, along with the love and kindness of family and friends (which includes *you* dear ones), have been very healing...and I find myself once again...extremely thankful! ♥

Hope you all are enjoying as beautiful a spring as we are, it's beyond spectacular...and looks as if it's going to stay that way. Last year, our spring started in July...so this 'perfect' spring, has been long awaited, much needed...and extra special.

Wishing you all, the very same!

Another Thank You!

I wanted first of all, to thank everyone once again for your wonderful, kind, and very thoughtful comments in the previous post. Our loved one did pass away, and we're starting to gradually return to, or at least trying to return to, a normal state of being. In other words, I'm trying to find my 'spark' again! It's there...I can feel it, and know it won't be long till I'm myself again...although I think it will be a slightly different version of 'myself'....one that, along with my family, is learning to walk a new path...in a very new reality.

Love to you all...and Happy May!!! ♥