Stretching into it

Ready to stretch into your week?

Monday came awfully early didn't it?

MS150 found Laura at that finish line

as Shauna crossed it with a smile on her face

after that 100 mile ride on her bike

and

I got the text, "she did it, and it was awesome"

Laura Roorda sends her thanks for the support

to all here

and is headed back home later today

with a grateful heart

and

renewed HOPE

that the cure is closer

for this dreaded disease

and

Shauna, Dixie and all those other riders

will rest a couple days

and then begin training all over again for

next years' ride.

And Laura?

She has already got a plan for an upcoming

YARD sale in a couple weeks and

butterfly plant sale

to raise more funds for

MS!

Coffee is on here

and the little ones are running around the pool grabbing

fallen hibiscus as a reminder that I need to sweep them up from deck-side while admiring the new blooms today!

DLBrown had a laid back but wonderful birthday and thanks all for their best wishes.

A new week is kicking off as we spread our wings and

stretch into it I'm thinking!

The devastation of the recent tornadoes that have destroyed homes along the southeast have left deaths, destruction and spirits weakened as many have answered the call for first responders now trying to render aide there.

Our continued prayers to all affected

of hope and strength go out to them during this time of profound trauma and heartaches.

Out in Ely MN, the North American Bear Center

is preparing to "stuff/mount" the little cub Jason who died unexpectedly and have him part of the display at their center to further education and allow people visiting there to see a little cub up close has drawn criticism along with encouragement from fans and fellow bear lovers.

Seems it only goes to show you can never please all people all the time in matters of the heart or of research.

One thing that is certain, that facebook page and the many offshoots of it, are filled with those that have differing opinions

and when emotions are raw, so are the words of many.

Thankfully there are moderators that catch inappropriate postings and comments that protect others from the wording that may later be used against the researchers or the North American Black Bears that work is trying so desperately to protect from the media and those who disrespect both the man behind the research and the fans.

I know I would not want to be a moderator for anyones' money

given that they are volunteers and often the brunt of the anger of all who are "fans" of

Lily the Black Bear.

Sure hope that Dr Rogers knows what tremendous

folks he has standing so strongly for him and his work.

What I do know is this:

Folks would be best served to shift their upset and anger

to

proactive measures and write to the governor there in MN

and to their own representatives

in behalf of their love of the North American Black Bears

asking for a law

of protection

for

the

Collared and Brightly Ribboned

North American Black Bears

from hunters

with stiff fines and such for those who kill them.

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I hope that Lily, Hope and LIttle Faith are well out there in the woods near that white pine tree... I hear that snow and cold weather returned to them, delaying spring and the food, berries and such that they need so much for nutrition now. I only pray that little Faith can sustain without it, but have to trust that nature will provide for her and for Lily and HOPE now.

http://www.bear.org/

for updates on the bears out there

and the latest information on

North American Black Bears

Here in Florida

the butterflies are making their dance, they are just having the time of entertaining us as they move with such grace and beauty

from flower to skies

with beauty and grace.

They lighten your mood and distract your mind

as

they remind you of transformation, shift your focus

and

for a moment of many

allow you to watch them in all their glory.

While I am mindful of the many and varied things occuring around our country; from snows in South Dakota and MN

to

toranado's in Southwest Virginia and all across the SouthEast

and

upset on and in the hearts

of so many

about the cub of Lily the Black Bear

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today I cannot help but be enchanted

by

the magical flights of three

magnificent

butterflies right here within my sights

as

I enjoy my coffee

and

stretch into my day.

It reminds me that

If nothing ever changes there would be not butterflies

so

once again as much as we do not like change,

I can't help but once again realize

the beauty of the butterfly

is a wonderful example of change and the results

and

the reminder that nature knows what it is doing.

"The mark of your ignorance is the depth of your belief in injustice and tragedy. What the caterpillar calls the end of the world, the Master calls the butterfly." Richard Bach

Blessings on this day to all.

The fire is burning brightly its embers are hot, with thoughts on the wind to all who enter here.

Walk In Beauty

DRSES

author of

Healing Heartaches, Stories of Loss and Life

http://www.drsherryeshowalter.com/