Friends, Sisters, Brothers...

We collect things along each part of the path called life. So often we have to have that new gadget, or that new dress. We are constantly searching for the things that can make life complete, but we overlook the item that gives us the most joy.

It isn't the new car, or the new dress. They hold only passing dreams.

It isn't the new computer or the new iPod. They hold only passing files.

It isn't the job or the money. They hold only passing control.

It is the relationships - that of love; that of friendship, and that of joy and happiness. Without these life is simply an existence.

A Sad Goodbye

Today, was an extremely difficult day to celebrate. But celebrate we all did..those of us who knew my good friend who died last week Thursday. She died with no warning signs and quickly. She simply sat down on her couch, and was gone. We'd all known she had physical problems, so we probably should have expected something, but we did not.

So today, her family and friends gathered and shared memories, many of them fun ones. It was good to smile, laugh and yes, even cry. So I am saying goodbye to Dora, my friend.

Painting Living Rooms...The New Night Out!

Painting my living room can be quite a chore usually. It's a large room and there are a few nooks and crannies, but doing it with someone always helps. Today, I got to spend time edging and rolling about a third of the room with my younger brother and we had so much fun! We giggled and I got to know him better. We never got a chance to do that when we were younger since he was 10 years younger and I moved out and married before he was old enough to really get to know well.

Funny, I have three sisters, but I don't know any of them. They're strangers - and not by my choice, but I have a good friend and special brother in my youngest sibling! I think that I'm really blessed in knowing him. Life can be funny sometime, but that can also be a very good thing!