It's Time

Well

it's time to make the last

splash of

2011

and

to say so long to this year!

This is a photo of

Nicholas taking a grand leap yesterday

as

COB, D'Vante, Kamryn and I

visited

Winter the Dolphin and friends

at the

Clearwater Marine Aquarium

and

we loved seeing

Winter The Dolphin

now that she is a

super star!

Along with all the thousands

in town for the

Outback Bowl who were gathering along the

beach of Clearwater

I can tell ya the traffic

was just peachy

as those fans from Georgia

and

Michigan

were there to rival their way through the day!

WINTER THE DOLPHIN

smiling

could of cared less about the traffic

as she smiled for all who came just to see her!

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WINTER just hanging out waitin for "fish"

It's morning

and

the holidays and the year are ending all at the same time

it's official

as

COB and the boys are heading to the airport

in the dark of morning.

On the last day of the year

as the world now thinks of how this year will end

and the new of 2012

will begin

the fam

now has memories that will sustain us

and

all was lovely once again here

in Florida!

We have laughed and watched in awe

as we shared new firsts together

and

were able to celebrate the season together.

Now as this year comes to a close

they will board the plane that takes them to the cold state

of

southwest Virginia

back to their homes

and

new excitement that awaits them

as the boys and cuzzie Angie will soon move into their new home in

January!

It will be a time of great excitement for them.

We did have fun, although those nasty green men have made a return visit to me...

I guess they just couldn't stand the fact that I felt better for two days

and

took those boys to a

NHL

game to see the

Tampa Bay Lightning

only then to follow with

seeing

USF and UCONN on the court the following night!

Perhaps the little green men were jealous?

Perhaps they wanted their very own "foam finger"?

OR

cotton candy even?

It just might have been that we had one of our best "firsts"

even though we thought we didn't like HOCKEY!

OH how exciting the night!

I almost wish I had a LIghtning jersey to wear!

But really now

$6.00 for a hotdog?

D'Vante and I realized we could make a lotta money

selling hotdogs there!

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So here we are

the end of the year

are you ready?

It has been a whirlwind year hasn't it?

Are you ready to say

"good bye" to 2011?

And

Hello to 2012?

What are you planning to do to bring in this

New YEAR?

Are you making some plans for yourself?

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Have you discovered anything about

YOU that you want to share?

Kamryn discovered a new talent last night

as we had a great meal at

Tiffanys Family Restaurant in

Palm Harbor

and

visited

the owner

Paul Hittos

the proud pappa

of

baby Lucas

born in late October!

I think our dear Paul is working on his own football team cos' he is about one babe short of a basketball team now

in the Hittos family!!!

What a man he is

of great kindness and community!

We had to go there last night

for his

Friday night
fish fry

where we met up with Laura, Mitch and grandbaby Ben

and ohhh what a lovely time we had.

KAMRYN AND THE NEWEST TALENT!

Nose spooning

2011

So as you greet this last day of

2011

what are you the proudest of?

Has this been a year

that you have something to hold tightly to

and

be proud of

along with things to let go of?

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Perhaps this is a day

to write down those things you want to release

before starting into the New Year

things you no longer need to carry forward with you

into 2012

perhaps

you may want to list

some things you want to do

in

2012

(don't overwhelm your senses or set time lines)

just list some things you would like to see happen!

Remember ... whether you think you can, or ... think you can't

you will be right!

HAPPY NEW YEAR

to all!

...

I wish you all that you need

to start your

year

FRESH

to begin

clean

a year

of wonderment

a year

of

HOPE

with faith

that can move mountains

and

conquer your fears

and

your dreams

as we

together

walk into the newness of this year

differently than ever before.

As the sunsets on you

today

enjoy

and

celebrate the wonder

all around you

embrace the

world

that you are honored to be in

and

may you dance into

2012

hearing

the music

with all that you are

DANCE

sing

DANCE

laugh

DANCE

enjoy

Blessings on the winds

to all

Walk In Beauty

DRSES

www.healingheartaches.com

p.s.

thank you family for a beautiful Christmas holiday



The Wrapping Paper is now In The Trash!

Christmas was GRand

it

just tickled us to

LIFE

and

the day after

was spent in the

MALL

...

Oh what I won't do for my boys

who got some

$$$

for Christmas that was just burning a hole in their pockets!

So

yep

we spent the whole day

at the MALL

as they searched for deals to beat the band

as

I just wandered

and

wondered

where in the world did all these people come from!

They were

EVERYWHERE

and most didn't look really thrilled to be there

I might just add!

haha

Oh but the ice rink was filled with kids of all ages

as they just went

round and round

and

many a fall!

BUT

all were consistent as they returned to an upright position

and

all looked amazed at their palms

and then

"blew on them"

as if they were on fire!

Ah what a grand time we had,

as

I would meet up with

D'Vante and Kamryn

from time to time

and

then

COB, D'Vante, Kamryn and I met

for lunch

at

Ruby Tuesday for lunch...

Gotta eat

to be able to continue

for the shop marathon I guess!

It was after watching in sheer delight as

Kamryn just enjoyed

chicken wings

like I've never seen enjoyment!

COB was bold enough to ask for one of them

only to see a little boy

assert himself

as he looked rather incredulous

before saying

NO!!!

Later he did say

"Dot, do you really want one? If you do, you can have one?"

But the look on his face let us all know that it would have indeed broken his heart had she taken it!

><

Ah,

but he let us all know

that they were awesome, they were lovely wings

and

they best he had ever eaten

as those bones were picked clean as a whistle!

I sat and just watched

with amazement

at one who could enjoy with such tremendous delight!

Such pleasure made the

MALL

so much fun

even for one who had no plans of shopping

on the 3rd busiest day of shop history in the year

a day

they call

"boxing day"

round the world

and I now know why!

It looked like the merchants were indeed ready for a fight

along with those who were out there buying

and

returning gifts they didn't want

and

taking advantage of the gift cards

and

that green stuff they received for the holidays!

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After Kamryn went to wash up after eating his "wings"

he returned to the table

and

noticed the little bowl sitting on the table

(his big brother had left a couple of jalepeonos)

and

without giving much thought to it,

little Kamryn popped a jalepeono pepper in his mouth

as he sat down!

Well the rest was enough for a quick picture

or two

and there went my coke

and

we erupted in hysteria!

OHHHHHHHHH>>>>NOOOOOOO<<<<<<<

can I have your

COKE

QUICK???

Needless to say

at this point

we are using

Kleenex

and

I am saying so long

to my coke

as the rest of us

realize this boy is on fire

...

I'LL

NEVER NEVER DO THAT AGAIN

...

HAPPY DAYS AFTER CHRISTMAS

...

sURE hope you are making great memories

wherever you are

and

whatever you are doing!

We are still

sniffling here,

but

definately feeling better than the last weeks

so

i can't help but believe

that the

New Year

will come in with

great promise!

Hoping you are having a fantastic day

and

holding tightly to the magic of the season

and

be careful

of

those

jalepeonos as Kamryn would tell ya!!!

Walk in Beauty

DRSES

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

merry

MERRY

CHRISTMAS

Poor ole CJ out there in Colorado is shoveling himself to death out there in Colorado... Talk about a "white Christmas" I wouldn't walk for days!!! Merry Christmas to all of you in the white states!

FROM OUR HOME TO YOURS

This is a friend of mine

named

JACK, (the 4 legged one)

out there

in

Colorado

where the

WHITE CHRISTMAS

is bout to cover the fella

and his little legs

but

thanks to his

humans

there is a path

for the necessities

in life!

and

from all of us

here in

sunny

Florida

we

wish

you a

Very Merry Christmas!

JEEPERS SAYS:

HAPPY CHRISTMAS YALL!

the boys and COB

are here

in Florida

and

the presents

have been opened

and

I smell sausage

as the little 4 leggeds are standing by in the kitchen

praying that

something falls

...

the little green men

are refusing to leave the house

but

I do believe

Santa

and

his reindeer

have scared them

so

there is

HOPE!

Many blessings

to

each and everyone

of you!

May you each

have the most remarkable

of days

Walk in Beauty

DRSES

p.s.

thank you for all your thoughts and prayers!

It's getting closer!

It's beginning to get a lot closer to

Christmas!

OH MY

I think as I move from the bed to the couch

and

find a new box of kleenex

and

the green men just laugh and laugh

at their timing

and

my distress!

So

with all that said,

Let me say this...

May your day be shiny and bright

May your patience be as long as the nights have felt

and

may your understanding of other's be as long as

Santa's journey

with a hearty a laugh as he is known to have

HO

 HO

  HO

Blessings to all this Sunday Mornin!

The prayer bowl is being held

with tender thoughts for all who are being thought of

this morning

and

those in need

we want you to know

"we are with you always"

May you feel the Creators hand on your shoulder

and

love in your heart

to give you strength

to

fill you with

faith, hope and charity

WE are with you

...

FOR:
Jean, Duke,Rowena, Chris, Baby Robyn Elizabeth, Diane Smallze and family, Patti and family, The Korabek Family and friends, The Gasse Family and Friends, Ann Klein, Sarah,

Leslie, Eileen and Frank, Mrya, Jeff, Shanna, Jimmy, Pam, Patti, Patricia, Dana, Kari, Cindee, Peggy, Joyce Cruz, a CANCER surivor working at Southwest Airlines *it was an honor to meet you dear one*,
Ike Davis, in New Mexico, an artisan who plays in the mud and creates beautiful tings out there, *www.negroartist.com*
what a joy you are to so many of
SOUTHWEST, thank you for visiting with me,
prayers of continued success and tobacco to your Pueblo uncle!
and for

Curtis, Susie Langham, Stasia and Billy Hall, Christina Chavez and Rick and Ryan, Pam Meyer, Whitney, Diane Bystista, Susan, Leann Vincent, Roxanne Duran, Carole Poppendeck, Mary Jo H-shortes, Bridget, Robert Tanner Mara Tanner, Yolanda L Acosta, Antonio F. Balderrama, Denise Flowers, Lisa Balance, Sherry Stedman, Rose, Marquette, Acosta, Ortega, The Pueblo Peoples,

All those I was honored to spend time with in

"North Carolina,
Ohio, Crossroads Hospice, El Paso, Santa Fe, Albuquerque"

Jeremy, Florence, Cal, Sarch, our new friends of Portugal, Mike, AnnMary,Stephanie, Jimmy, Keli, Kasi, Katherine, Julie, Allan, Lynda,LeeAnn,
KS Comfort Keepers, Stephen Bright, Linda and staff tI learned there are troubles of more than one kind. Some come from ahead, others come from behind. But I've bought a big bat. I'm all ready, you see. Now my troubles are going to have trouble with me. -- Dr. Seuss here; Melody,Brenda A and children Sarah, David Rachel; Gloria, Pete, Fred, Max, JJ, Barb and Leo Henning, Rick Fechner, Ryan Baurain, Melissa Reid, "Probation Professional pals", Jim Vander May (*who has been working in the Professional field for 45 years in Michigan*, Dale, Herschel, Bonnie, Louise, Holly, Jerry, Faith, Yvette, Happy, Audrey,

and

Rod Markowski, Lynn, Ryan, Jordon, Darryl Markowski, I thank you for your service) Brian Markowski, Shannon Becker, Nick, Reagan, Dr Iris of Detroit Medical Center, (was lovely meeting you on the flight, please take best care of you) Sandy R. Carol, Stephanie, Marnie, Geri, Chris, Matt,
those in Oklahoma City, in Tulsa, In Ft Worth, Dallas, Ike,
Isabel, Teresa, Janelle, Patricia, Susan, Karen, Laura in Yuba City CA,
Crossroads Hospice and those who care out there working and walking the walk, Perry, Clayton, George, Janet, and all in green!
Rick, Calley, Ron, Rebekeh, Brenda, Becca, Audrey, Gabe, Dena, BEth, Lill, Jay Hanson, Jennifer, Beth Jett, Huntsville AL, Sheri, Wendy Reese and family, The Boy Scouts of Dora AL, Cam, Sandy, Toby, Edith Vaughn and family,Susan, Greg and Kyle Korabek (Landon Korabek on the other side now), Stephen Bright and family, Walter Littlemoon, Jane, Laura, Mitch, Jenn, Chris, Mary, Taft, Martha Deaver, Morris, Dahlee, Rose Brick, The Baitinger Family, The Yaslowitz Family, The St Petersbug PD, Congresswoman Gabbie and her family, Dahlee in NJ, Judy Kelley, beloved husband and family, Jennifer, (now being watched over by her beloved husband and child), Norma, EE, Little Cub to CJ and Angel eyes Jack, Daniel, Dave, Cindy and Steve, Marty, Sweet Pea and Pie Face, Florence, Jeremy, Dennis, Darrel, Greg, Leroy, Rebekka, Carly, John, Diana, Crystal, Karen, Janet, Callie, Lorie, Laura, Larry,

2 Wolves and Jinx in SD, (http://www.2wolvescreations.com/)

Kelly and family,Judy W and her 4 sons up there in New England, Cherokee Wick, Benni, Gayle, Jonathan, Great Aunt Effie's family, Marilyn Warren, Ilene, Tweak and Chris, Jen and Bian, Ericka, Shannon, Hannah Sherabow, Pam C. and family, Susan S., Angela A., Nancy W, Sue G, Kelly and family, Susan Brouse, Cindy and Stevie, Kim, Olatz, EVB, Guin, Yiva, Mary, Sandra and family, Christina Hellen, Dotti B., Susan and Greg, Amy, Becky and Barry Long, Christina, Matt and children, Aaron, Lisa and family, Freda, Linda Katie, Pat D, Tink and Mitch, LITTLE Ben, Jerry, Trish, Barb, Anastasia, Mary, Rylee, Lindsay, Ann, Sarah, Ruth, Johnny, Bobby and the Tucker Family, The Spraker Family,Kenny H, Michelle, Sandy, Addie and family in Canada, Sandy, BraveHeart,

Officer Crawford of St Petersburg, The Kocab Family, baby Lilly Nicole Kocab, The Curtis Family, Tarpon PD, those serving here and there in Uniform... Those now walking The Thin Blue Line, (far to many joining that line recently across our Nation),

Mylee, Mikey and family in DC, Jack M & Janis in OC, Stephen, Stuart Wittel (back from his 4th tour as a fighter pilot of the US MARINES inAfghanistan) and his parents Sandy and Stuart, Lavie Coltrane and her loving family, Andrea Gasse and family here and in New England, Ali and family, Randy and Winnie in New Mexico, Jill Wheaton L, Dr Peter in NY, Dr Rev Bev, Irene M, Bernice, Eileen and family, Dorothy, Angela, Kamryn Elijah, Ode, "Southwest VA", Vicki, Matthew and family, Chris, Lovie, Nancy, Pedro and Our adopted family in BRAZIL, Our North American Black American Bears, The Windcross Convservacy and those beautiful Spanish Mustangs known as "pocket ponies"... the dolpins , always our most remarkable dolphins!!!

AND for:

Anne, Jim, JADE, Joseph, Cathy Madden, Nathan, and her family., Cindy in NC, Liz, Lee, Molly, Joanie, Jude, COFA, Judi, Ken, Matthew, Nick, Matt, Mark's family and many friends , Pat, Irene, Kevin, Dr D, Deb, Randy, Dr B, Isabelle, Kelsey, Sabrina , Charlie and family, Jean, Julie, Rhonda, Victoria, Mildred, Andi and family, Faith, Denise, Jim, Tom, Joey, Shelby friends and family, Judi, Phylis, Joyce, Gina, Tonya, Beverly and Family, Janeth, Melissa,Virginia, Stacey, Elizabeth, Nita, Gary Siegal, Adrienna, Brian Mawbey, the Boyan Family, Jean R and friend Christy Rider, Victoria and hubbie, Stephen, Gayle, Steph, Chris, Erica, Eileen, John, Mindy, Jack, Susan Werth Becken, her brother Mike and family, Craig James Lightfoot and his family, Kenny, Audrey, Ed Saner, Patty Crowley, Bennie, Gail, Jonathan, Moe, Beverly, Dennis, Peter, Trish, Cynthia, Heidi and her family, Kathy Knights family, Edith Vaughn, Candy, Cynthia, Jenn, Eve, Edith, Jason, Karen, Linda, Joyce, Belinda, Jeanette, Jennifer, Patti, Sandy S, and ...

(Feel free to let me know if you would like to add your/or a friends name to our prayer bowl)

Walk in Beauty
DRSES



Ohhhhhh Meeee the green men have invaded!

Little Green men

score

Well the holidays are fast approaching

and

those little green men

have invaded the body

and

are now

kicking my @#@

so.

and laying a bit low

as

I recover from that little green man who has taken up residence

within here.

A jolly little one it is

who wrecks havoc on the system

and

interferes with all that is scheduled

and

makes

laying down the best option of the day

with

juice

and

kleeenex about

the only way to go

...

As Lily Tomlin once said

"For fast acting relief, try slowing down"

and

slowing down

I am

So

wherever you are

go slow friends

and

beware

of

those

LITTLE GREEN MEN

cos'

they are out there

and

they are lurking!!!

Walk in Beauty

DRSES

...

Just a thought

to let you know I'm ok here