Here Is A Little Update

Hello Everyone

And

Thank goodness it is

Oh this short little month

is a very welcome sight.

For me

means there is light at the end of

my dark Winter days.

thank you for giving me

HOPE!

I am serious, I have really had

a struggle in the last month

with my depression.

Oh yes, I suffer with the curse of

DEPRESSION

The illness no one wants to talk about.

Most of us do not

want anyone to know we have it.

At least that is how I am.

I put a very good mask on so no one

will know I am in such turmoil and chaos

on the inside.

Believe me I could write a book on how to

to make yourself feel better.

 Have positive thoughts,

Exercise.

Get plenty of rest.

 Simplify your life.

Serve others.

(there is a good one when you can't even serve yourself)

Pray

Trust God

Have Faith.

Seek professional help.

It is hard my friends!

It is real, it is all consuming.

It is a constant battle for some of us.

There are periods of good days and months

And then the "beast" rares its head.

And I am barely able to breathe.

"They" can mend and fix just about

anything. . . . . BUT. . . 

What about me?

What About Me?

Now there is a good question to ponder

What About Me?

I recently celebrated my birthday.  

If you have not figured it out yet 

I am not a youngin . .

I am old more mature.

I have traveled the road of life. . 

 I can tell you it has not been a

fully paved, super highway.

It has been a bumpy, dusty road, 

full of potholes and dangerous switch-back curves.

Now where am I going with this?

Well let me tell you. . . .

Along this journey I have pretty much 

taken care, to make sure everyone that

traveled with me, was safe, happy and comfortable.

From the time I was a young child

it seems I have had the responsibility to

take care of someone.  Just make sure

things are ok.

Now at this time in my life, after

70 plus 1 years- - - I am

beginning to wonder

What about me?

Who is going to make sure I am ok?

Oh, sure I have a wonderful family

friends who care and a church full of

good "intentions" people.

But

When I come to one of those dangerous

switch back curves that could possibly 

take me over the edge. . . or

Sometimes it  is not something so

dramatic and terrifying. 

It could be a "bump"

that knocks my breath away.

Who is going to take care me?

Many years ago a doctor ask me

"Who takes care of Karie?"

Well, I still wonder and I am still asking . . .

What About Me?

Karie

January Ramblings

Well, hello!

I hope you are all doing well.

I have a few January ramblings.

Just me, and my life, and the

way I see things.

Isn't January lovely?

It has it's own unique beauty and feel.

I am one of the few who really likes this

month of JANUARY.

Well why wouldn't I?

I celebrate the whole month.

I have my brother's birthday

I have my son's birthday

I have 2 grandson's birthdays

I have a granddaughter who has a birthday also

And I celebrate my BIRTHDAY!

Yes, I like birthdays. . . I like growing older.

I know too many people who never grew old.

I am thankful the good Lord blesses me with life.

After all the totes are put away from Christmas

A little January decorating takes place.

Although it is about time to bring out a few

Valentine decorations.

I changed the grouping a little. 

My daughter and family gave me this

beautiful picture of the Savior

Jesus Christ.

The frames in the grouping are all white or cream

So I needed to balance the grouping when I

added the darker frame picture of Jesus.

No worries!!

I already had a picture with a dark frame of

The Salt Lake Temple.

It went perfect on the opposite side of the

grouping.  I like it.

Sometimes I wonder about all this changing and fussing.

Does anyone care but me?

Well, who knows, but I care

And I am important.

As long as I keep having those January birthdays

I will be changing and fussing about my house.

I live in a small condo, and I am happy.

I want to have an inviting cozy feeling,

So others can feel welcome and at peace.

I wanted the picture of the Savior

for me to enjoy, to remind me of

His constant presence in my life.  And to

let those who enter my home know that

He, Jesus Christ is at the center of my life.

He is at the center of my home.

Now I know that a picture does not give the peace

His peace comes from Him as we

live our lives the best we can to honor and love Him.

I hope you have the most enjoyable

 days with abounding kindness and peace.

KARIE

Greetings To A New Year 2019

Well Hello

2019!

Welcome to this beautiful life.

It is a cold winter day on January 1, 2019.

Usually it is on the arrival of a new year.

It is January in Utah

It is Cold!

I have been trying to get my 

Home back to order

After Christmas it seems good to

try and get things back to normal.

The problem is. . .

Everything looks so bare.

Every table top and shelf looks

Dull and bare.

So New Years Day

I will spend time trying to liven the

winter decor to not look so bare.

Arrange and rearrange.

Welcome to my world

2019

December Is Waiting To Enter

December

It is waiting to makes it's entrance.

Ready or not all the hustle and bustle

is knocking on the door.

Am I ready?  Haha! no but I had

better get with it.

I told my daughter, I am just not

going to decorate this year.

She laughed!

She said,

"Mom you say that every year, and guess what?

You always decorate."

So she was really saying,

Stop, complaining and do what you always do. . 

Decorate for Christmas. . .

So it all begins. . Come back and 

watch the Christmas decorating  of my home.

Karie

It Is Good To Be Thankful

It is a common thing 

that we express what we are

THANKFUL 

for at this time leading to

Thanksgiving.

I believe it is good to express my

Thankfulness

Everyday.

All the Time.

No matter where my journey in life takes us

it is good to express my 

Thankfulness.

We all have our highs and our lows

Good times and difficult times.

As my Auntie would say,

"It is just one thing after another."

I have had my share of "lows".

Difficult times, and struggles.

I do believe my good days have 

out numbered my difficult days.

It is true. . . 

"Count your many blessings

name them one by one,

and it will surprise you

what the Lord has done!"

There is something about 

writing and naming my blessings

One by One

that makes me feel more positive

and happy about life.

It seems my blessings increase

One by One.

For me I write in my

Gratitude Journal

Everyday.

I reflect on my day, and I

write the things I am most 

Thankful

for on that particular day.

I am always amazed at what 

marvelous things I am

Blessed  with.

November Ramblings

It is a beautiful chilly November day

where I live. And I like it!

November is one of my favorite months.

I have many special reasons why I love this month.  

My first child Mathew was born in November.

The birth of a child you never forget.

My second grandson Andrew is also a

November baby.  I also have other reason to

Love November.

November is a time for 

Families to gather together.

Generations, 

Children, Parents, Grandparents

Aunts, Uncles, Cousins.

We all gather as families and friends

to begin the biggest

celebration of all

Christmas!

Thanksgiving

Begins the Christmas Season for me.

But, first I like Thanksgiving,

I don't want to rush it out of the way

I like to savor the season of giving 

Thanks.

I believe that everything is centered around being Together.

And that Family is everything.  

With Friendship closely linked.

November

Thanksgiving

Family

Together

No matter the circumstances of our life,

we are still part of a family.

This month and every month I give thanks for

the Blessings of Family, Friends, Gathering.

I am thankful for November. . .

It reminds me of the precious gift I have

Family