The value of friendship!!

After losing his parents, this 3 year old orangutan was so depressed he wouldn't eat and didn't respond to any medical treatments. The veterinarians thought he would surely die from sadness. The zoo keepers found an old sick dog on the grounds in the park at the zoo where the orangutan lived and took the dog to the animal treatment center. The dog arrived at the same time the orangutan was there being treated. The 2 lost souls met and have been inseparable ever since.
The orangutan found a new reason to live and each always tries his best to be a good companion to his new found friend. They are together 24 hours a day in all their activities.

They live in Northern California where swimming is their favorite past time, although Roscoe (the orangutan) is a little afraid of the water and needs his friend's help to swim.

Together they have discovered the joy and laughter in life and the value of friendship.

They have found more than a friendly shoulder to lean on.

Long Live Friendship!!!!!!!

I don't know......some say life is too short, others say it is too long, but I know that nothing that we do makes sense if we don't touch the hearts of others.......while it lasts!

Thanks, Marilyn for this inspiring story! I love it.

Perspective

Life is only lived through one's own perspective. No two of us are the same. I can love you for who you are and hope you love me for who I am. But, I could not be 'me' without all of the "yous" in my life. You all make me be who I am, your interactions with me shape me - the good and the bad of the shaping come from what I choose to let slide my way. I tend to not let the bad part of life come my way, maybe by choice, mostly by luck. I have been blessed with a good family, good in-laws, good friends and good fellow Christians. I hope to continue in this life staying on the right path, living the good life and trying to help shape the world around me in a good Christian way.

Does this make sense to you? It does to me.

Change the story and you change perception;
change perception and you change the world.
Jean Houston
A Passion for the Possible

The path alone...

This path is a little rocky at times. The decision making has been rough this week; getting a water system estimate along with a hot water tank replacment, deciding on paint for the garage walls inside, deciding on the landscaping around the garage and driveway. These decisions have been made and this tough ole girl did it on her own. I am glad Todd set me up to be able to do all of these necessary things. Along with some help from my boys and close family and friends, I can do this living without Todd. I was told tonight that Todd did not want me to be sad or lonely, he wanted me to live and be happy...enjoy life as I am able. I will do my best, honey. One step at a time is the only way I can walk this path right now.

Like someone said, tough times NEVER last, but TOUGH people do!! I will persevere.

Thankful

I am feeling very thankful for this time in my life, for it has taught me what a strong, competent and resourceful person I am. I am also thankful for the people who stand beside me and nurture these traits within me. Loving and caring family and friends are what life is all about!

Friends

Soon the summer will be half over...where oh where do the days go? This week started off with a BANG! I had company all day long! Two of Todd's hospice nurse's were here for a leftover lunch and for dessert we 'played' with my pistol, shooting at targets off of the back deck. James and Stacy had so much fun...they both live in towns where the shooting they hear are from drive by shootings so this was something different for them. Actually, we all had fun!


Another friend, Stephen, came for the afternoon to visit and catch up...we were hired together 9 1/2 years ago, trained together and have been friends ever since. I had so much fun with my training class from USIS - it was a good day. He bought us dinner to go from the Tradition. Let's not make it so long between visits!!

Cody stopped in after work - it was a very busy day of company for a Monday. Now I must work.

Life without television

I always wanted to shut off the cable - or not watch television. It seemes to make one lazy, eat more and rots the mind. I am on my second week without ANY television watching. I turned my cable box in on July 1st. I don't miss it at all. Don't ask me about Survivor, NCIS, The Young and the Restless or CSI. I am not a TV watcher anymore. I have been filling my time with visiting, outside chores, reading and just keeping up with life and living alone. It is not so bad. I can catch the news on the internet or radio. I think more. I don't seem to waste my time just vegging out in front of a screen of movement and noise. I am liking this. So LIVE YOUR LIFE rather than watch someone elses make believe life. Now... for Steeler football season...I might just be visiting friends for that!

Booker T

Yes, that is the infamous Booker T from Booker T and the MG's, creator of the hit Green Onions. I met him in 2007 when I flew to Colorado for my vacation at my sister Jan's. He and his band were performing in Telluride.....I always knew I was going to meet someone famous. We were sitting beside each other for 3 hours in a van...the heat prevented our plane from flight and the only way to get to where we were going was driving.

Booker T & the MG's - green onions - mod ...