Putting pieces together, one by one

Sara is here and we have talked about the blogging and she has read all the entries. Today I pray for:

My sisters and brother --that they can find joy in something simple and laugh aloud;

My nieces, Susan, Catherine and Betty--that they can reach out and share of themselves;

My children, that they can delight in the moment.

We find joy in simple pleasures. Yesterday and today, I thank God for the privilege of Sara being here, safe and sound, and that we went to Sikeston last night to eat at Throwed Rolls with her in-laws and that we were able to talk about some hurtful things;

I thank God that Betty is coming up for a visit today and that Catherine and I had a long talk about things on the phone. We have all these ways of communication and families are further and further apart. Strange.

I am a nominee for Women of Achievement this week at Zonta and the announcement is in the paper. I asked Liz to email it to my family email and she e-mailed it to my extended family email which I would not have done but I have heard from Leigh and Rose Marie both about it and that was good. I also heard from Bryan about it. So mistakes happen and that is a good thing.

Years ago a man --Fred Jennings--wanted to give a scholarship in memory of a student in speech path who helped him overcome a stuttering problem. The girl's name was Loida Farrow Lerew. When I came back, I discovered that Loida was deceased but she had three children, Michael, Tim, and Jenny. I called them and told them about the gift even though they hardly knew anything about Southeast. They were thrilled. Then I went to Los Angeles for a party and they came out to see me and we had a wonderful time. Jenny works at Dreamworks and she wanted to give me a tour. I finally looked her up and sent her an email this morning about Colin who wants an intership there. Wouldn't that be the greatest thing if this worked out!

Patience. Keep adding to the list of people in the family you are praying for. You know who I am praying for. Each one of us have ties that are stronger--like Catherine and Julie--each of us can be something special --the catalyst to someone. Add them to your list and let me know of responses. If you want to add them to the blog list --do so. The time for remembering with anger, spite, or continued hurt is way past being over!