My Mom

My Mom
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Where do I start? She was known as Momma, Mother, G'ma, GreatMa, Louise, Lady, Lady Lou, G'maLady, She loved flowers - had over 100 rosebushes before she had to move to Assisted Living; Once there, she had flower gardens in her windows. She was known for her kindness, sweetness, and refusal to complain. Those who knew her well also knew her for her wacky sense of humor. Many remembered her as the sweet lady who always baked wonderful cookies and cakes for Wednesday night church services.

She gave much to charity, but she was not known for this, as she never talked or boasted about this. She loved God & Jesus, and her church was very important to her. She was a quiet, behind the scenes church member......The minister who preached her funeral couldn't find her picture in any of the church directories, which just spoke of the type person she was.

She wasn't the typical mother - she was better than a typical mother to us. She had a fierce love for both my sister and I. She loved us and was proud of everything about us, every small accomplishment. She loved us both equally, with all her heart. I never felt she had a favorite, but I always felt powerfully loved.

She loved her grandchildren - she had the ability to make each feel like they were her favorite - and in a way, each grandchild truly was her favorite. She shared different interests and bonds with each one. She loved her great grandchild with all her heart and was so proud of him. She loved her new "step" great grandchild, and was happy to welcome him into the family with love, along with his mom.

She hated to have her picture made - she would not have wanted me to post it - but I couldn't help it. She was/is my Momma/Lady and I loved/love her so much; She is so beautiful.

There is so much to say.......My heart is broken into a million pieces......


I love you -

Rest in Peace - Sleep with the Angels
Louise Krug Watkins
November 18, 1925 - November 29, 2007

Weebles Wobble

Weebles Wobble
Originally uploaded by Babs1696

My crazy flickr friend James (gaymay) posted a wonderful picture of himself as a Christmas ornament http://flickr.com/photos/52746562@N00/2090842993/ I told him it reminded me of the old weebles toys -
Way back, when I found myself divorced with 2 little kids, I thought I wouldn't make it.....a friend of mine told me to just think of the weebles......."Weebles wobble, but they don't fall down"..........I've kept a silly weeble figure on my dresser all these years to remind me of that, and it helped me to be strong (and to laugh, which is so very important!!)
This little weeble will wobble, but he won't fall down, even with a cat attack!!
Remember - no matter how tough life is, you might wobble, but you will bounce back!!

Purrellie makes Explore!

That silly kitty made Explore!
(gasp! So did my DUST!)
Thank you, everybody!

Thanksgiving 2007

Thanksgiving - I'm thankful for my family, even tho' we may be dysfunctional. I'm thankful for my kids. I'm thankful that my ex and I can get along OK. I'm thankful for his wife, because Patricia is a precious lady. I'm thankful I got through the awful wrenching pain of divorce. I'm thankful that someday I will get past all of it and feel good about myself one day. I'm thankful that Larry survived meningitis and a horrible accident this year. I'm thankful that he has Patricia - she is so good to him. I'm also thankful I am NOT married to him any more......is that awful?

Soul

Soul
Originally uploaded by Babs1696

"Begin to see yourself as a soul with a body,
rather than a body with a soul......"
-Wayne Dyer

Karma

Karma
Originally uploaded by Babs1696

I love this definition of karma......

"How people treat you is their karma;

How you react, is yours."

-Wayne Dyer

Explore!!

Explore!!
Originally uploaded by Babs1696

One of my photos made it to Explore - Yay!

The Gospel According to Scrooge

The Gospel According to Scrooge
Originally uploaded by Babs1696

....from the early 90's -
Once upon a time, I did sing in the church choir - great memories --
Every year, the church puts on a WONDERFUL production of "The Gospel According to Scrooge"......I was in it for several years - I even had a line some of those years...but that's pretty much the sum of my "acting career" - (unless you count the times my son convinced me to join a Cabaret Workshop a few years ago - a terrifying and yet fantastic wonderful experience!) Neal had one line, too - but he's still at it.....
(I'm going though some OLD pictures, trying to "save" them)

Nap Attack!

Nap Attack!
Originally uploaded by Babs1696

This is how I felt at work today. This is Corgan; he sleeps anywhere he pleases!!
I didn't sleep well at all last night. Rassie got out last night and couldn't (wouldn't) be found. I got up several times during the night to open the front door and hope he would be standing there. It was a cold rainy night, and he has respiratory problems...... Finally, when I opened the front door at 6am, there he was! I hugged him, fussed at him, and then went to bed for two hours of "real" sleep.

Blue Skies

Blue Skies
Originally uploaded by Babs1696

I'm still trying to figure out how to work this blog. Do I really WANT to do this? For now, I'm just going to figure out how it all works.

This is the view from the top of the new parking deck where I work. I don't like parking in the deck - it's spooky - but I do like the view. It's the only place I can get a picture that doesn't have power lines in the way! If only I could get some sunrise pictures - yawn.......

Fear less; hope more

Fear less; hope more
Originally uploaded by Babs1696

"Fear less, hope more;

Whine less, breathe more;

Talk less, say more;

Hate less, love more;

And all good things are yours."

furbabies

furbabies
Originally uploaded by Babs1696

These are my furry children - 'nuff said

Bananaville

OK, here I am - not sure what I am doing here - but this is my blog and this is what I have to say:
Phooey, I don't want to go to work....
That's my thought for the day....
-Babs