So Long Travers City, Good Morning Grand Rapids MI

Traverse City

Wallyeye, salads

the

HOLIDAY INN

Deb Brown, Kelly, Scott

and all the staff there

"off the hook fabulous"

and

then

the

Professionals that came to the

PESI/CMI seminar

were

just the best ever!

What a lovely welcome

and

absolutely awesome day was had

as they worked and dug deep

to restore the passion

that fuels them in the hard work being done

there.

4 of these wonderful people drove

....

DROVE 4 HOURS to be there at 8 am

to spend the day

and

I was honored by all.

Thank you

Professional psychologists, nurses, therapists,

trauma workers, Hospice workers

of Michigan

for all you bring every day

to those you provide care for!

><

I was on the road at 4:15pm

for Grand Rapids

in that sweet red Mercury

as I reflected on the powerful day that we had spent together,

the sights, sounds and loveliness of

Traverse City, the home of the cherry!

CHERRY GARLIC BUTTER?

yep, and

I bought me some!

Don't have a clue what to do with it,

but

I now have some!

One last look at the waters,

and

off I go!

Grand Rapids bound I was...

US 131

Beautiful scenery, and I was thinking it was 2 lanes all the way,

but

all of a sudden it opened to 4!

I arrived at the Radisson about 6:30pm

and

checked in to a riverfront room

with a big ole' bed that was calling my name!

BUT

had to go check out this river first

Grand Rapids

My view for today!

Then it was off to the restaurant

that two hour drive had me weary, hungry

and

ready to see what they are known for here

and to my surprise the

filet/lobster was their signature and on special!

Yippee I am thinking

and while waiting,

I decided...

and a few texts, return a couple of phone calls,

and

while talking to EE in Colorado

with my earpiece in

as I sipped the first of my drink...

She told me a story

that tickled me soooo good

that I burst into laughter

almost choking to death!

As I realized that folks turned and looked at me as I became hysterical

looking as though I was talking to myself

and was lauging so hard I had tears running down my face,

and

exclaimed

"now that is just wrong"!!!

The waitress ran over and asked me

"what is wrong Dr Showalter"!

I then just completely lost control,

and assured her I was talking to a real person and showed her my ear piece...

But I must tell you,

EE, you really got me on that one!

Still grinning as I recall  both your story

and

sitting alone in a restaurant spitting my drink

and howling at the same time!

Guess sometimes it just pays to have a real phone in hand!

Ah

laughter is the best medicine and the best sound in the world

and nothin like a good friend to make you laugh

and ease the stress of a long day

or anyday!

After a great meal, a fabulous day, and a long drive

it was time

for a good nite's rest

and that bed was just awesome.

The only problem was this:

I was awake every two hours because of the temperature in the room! Try as I might to make the proper adjustments, it just did not seem to work. I tell ya, what a bed, but what a rotten night with the "ups and downs" as the temps just kept me from a bone crushing sleep!

However

I am most blessed to have had a bed to sleep in, a place to lay my head

free from threat, in safe surroundings

thanks to those

men and women who are in uniform

who are fighting to maintain

our freedoms in lands we cannot understand

the value of them being in.

Cuz Angie's friend Matt is on his way home from yet another tour and we all hope he will return safely, and that he will embrace his children, his wife and family, friends and will be healed by their loving care and laughter.

Thank you Matt for your service

ALONG WITH

ALL THAT ARE SERVING

OUR COUNTRY.

We want you home safely,

and

blessings to all of you

the families and friends

who are loving them at a distance.

It is now time for me to roll, it is time to set up the room with the hopes of another great opportunity to speak to folks

here as I look and see the sun has risen

and

it's time to get

Swagga ON

The sage is lit, prayers on the winds today to all who gather here,

and

to Mom who is having some outpatient surgery today, please hold her up,

along with the many who are walking difficult paths out there,

and those who are doing some hard work.

Walk In Beauty

DRSES

www.drsherryeshowalter.com

YOU are all that you need to be to do more!

Enjoy each breath...

gREETINGS from Traverse City Michigan!

I arrived in spite of

Delta!!!

After getting my fancy dancy Avis

rental SUV (RED Mercury Baby)

with a fine sound system

that drives, "fine just fine",

and

a GPS to tell me how to get to

the

HOLIDAY INN !

I pulled into a parking lot

and almost fell out of the car!

HERE is my view as I turned left

into the

Holiday INN on

Front Street of

Travese City MI

I'm thinkin cuz Angie was wishin she was my chauffer this trip and that it was she laying on that beach!

I was "amazed that here as I turned into the parking lot, I was viewing SUCH BEAUTY OF THE WATERS!!!

Fantastic welcome

I am thinking,

so I parked the car, and casually walked to the beach before checking in!

Then I was greeted by two young women,

BRITTANY AND KAYLA!

Both professional, both lovely,

and

both a fine representation of

the Holiday Inn

as they welcomed me!

They let me know that the beach actually was wonderful fresh water, led into

Lake Michigan

and was there to enjoy!

Darn, I did not bring my bathing suit

and

did actually have all afternoon I could have been out there on that beach!!!

That will teach me,

should I be invited back to this enchanting place.

The view from laying on my bed in the room and looking across at the mirror!

Now isnt that just amazingly beautiful?

I also had the opporunity to meet

Kathy L. Maruskin,

 the Director of Sales and Marketing after a stroll on the little boardwalk looking at the waters edge. She was delightful and had a lovely bouquet of lillies on her desk, all of my favorites too.

She said she was from the big city of Detroit and had moved here to a little place out in the woods with five acres and everyone thought she was crazy leaving the city,

but this was "home" and she loved it!

She spoke about how you can't just walk in a grocery store without spending thirty minutes talking to folks they are so kind and friendly here,

and her passion and love for this place was obvious along with her job here at the

Holiday in of the West Bay

615 East Front Street

Traverse City MI

I'm planning on feasting on their signature dish of

white fish tonight, she has told me it is the best anywhere

and they are known for it!

So I told her I would be letting her know tomorrow!!!

But then wouldn't ya just know,

spirit leads you to be where you are supposed to be;

so

I'm outside sitting on a bench looking at that most marvelous view and a woman by the name of

Sharon

is sitting beside me.

We talk a bit

and

she tells me she and her husband are here for their anniversary

from

Detroit.

And before you know it,

she is telling me of her beloved daughter who developed

BREAST CANCER AT 24

and

died two years ago July

of

BREAST CANCER.

We talked a bit more

and

then she asked if I had any of my books with me,

I told her before the day ended out

I might lose a pound with as many trips

I was making to room

318

getting books!

We both laughed

and

told her I would be right back.

As I entered the hallway I heard my name

and it was Kelly beckoning me to come and meet

her "boss"

THE GENERAL MANAGER

OF

THE HOLIDAY INN!

I ran in and shook hands

with a wonderful woman

named

Debra!

and said, "I'll be right back"!

After signing

Healing Heartaches and hugging Sharon from Detroit and talking a bit,

I was then

treated to a cocktail by the GM and Kelly of Catering and Sales

and introduced to the entire staff that was working it seems. All of which I enjoyed meeting, and thanked all for their warm welcome and hospitality.

What a lovely time we had!

I also learned that Debra's son

Is a Veteran,

Joe Brown, I thank you for your service!

He also was a NFL player for the

Seattle Seahawks...

Now how bout that for getting me some

"cred" from my godsons?

LOL

The ladies informed me

that their restaurant is known to have best ever

"pan seared fresh Wallyeye"

and

that I must have that for dinner!

SO I DID!!!

OMG!

It was
"off the hook delicous"

with a cherry butter topping to die for"

I mean outrageously good ...

><

Then for a walk on the little boardwalk and

a sailboat in the distance and the waves hitting against the sand!

Ah,

life is good this evening,

and

I am here 1400+ miles from home

and

have yet to imagine what today holds!

So far,

Traverse City is a place to see and the folks I've met are

5 STAR!

I will keep you posted as the day progresses

and I marvel at the beauty of the waters edge

and walk out just to put my feet in the water here

just cos' I can!

I was also honored to meet a man on the plane coming here, that was a Veteran of the Marines. He too lives in the Tampa Area. It was a joy watching him on that IPAD of his, and I thank him for his service.

Then on the last leg of the trip (that was almost missed thanks to Delta)

I was again honored to meet a man who is in law enforcement from Texas.

I was truly honored to speak with him, he was coming here for a training, and was with his family.

A Kind but strong man, I wish him safety in his work, and joy in his life... We are blessed to have him walking the walk keeping those in Texas safe.

><

and now a moment to reflect and to

honor:

A man that has known me all of my life

died suddenly Sunday with his family bedside

after traveling to southwest Virginia to attend his high school reunion and then falling seriously ill and becoming hospitalized there.

My Mom was invited to come to the hospital as she and he have known each other since they were teenagers; it seems he recognized her voice and gently squeezed her hand twice in recognition.

All efforts to help him were attempted.

Joe John Thompson,

 of Louisiana

a man I loved all of my life and particularly loved as a little child and one who taught me to shoot a bow and arrow, and if memory serves me my first weapon!

A handsome devil, who was spose to wait til I grew up to marry me! A young man who protected me from things that were percieved threats to a little kid, and also very real threats as well,

a guy who grew into a man,

and

one who I remember fondly.

\ ' /

He will be missed by all who loved him

and

he will dance in the lights of heaven as those who loved him now will welcome him to the other side.

Dance on Joe John, your work here is completed.

My thoughts and condolences to his family, friends and all who loved him.

Walk In Beauty Friends,

don't waste a moment, it all goes by so quickly.

DRSES

author of

Healing Heartaches

www.drsherryeshowalter.com

Good/GREAT Day To All and monday

What a day

 I sure hope it is more than you could ever dream

and

all that you hope for.

"If you hear a voice within you say "you cannot paint," then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced."

-Vincent Van Gogh

---

What it really means?

Whenever those ole  negative thoughts find their ways into your mind, conquer it immediately, jump on it right away

and

STOMP

MOVE ON, Get on it, Charge ahead in a persistent manner towards whatever it is you may be trying to accomplish, whatever it is you are dreaming, wanting,

working the plan…and you will.

STOMP

"Nothing works unless YOU DO"

[Maya Angelou]

Blessings to all who gather today,

all those who are serving our country and our streets

and those

here, there and everywhere.

For

Shannon, Nick, Reagan, 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, 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,

2 Wolves and Jinx in SD, (http://www.twowolvescreations.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,Mato Oyate Kola, 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, Rowena, Chris, Robyn Elizabeth, Jean, Duke,Rowena, Chris, Baby Robyn Elizabeth, Diane Smallze and family, Patti and family, The Korabek Family and friends, The Gasse Family and Friends,

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"...

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 circle)

Please lift these friends family and loved ones of these people in your hearts and prayers ~

YOU can join us today, you can step up, STAND UP, and can choose to to join with us IN YOUR HEARTS AND MIND AND SOUL.

Feel deeply each beat of your heart knowing that we are here only for this moment and life is fragile, oh how we need to remember that/

We have right here right now to make it right with all living things knowing we are all interconnected n the Universe.
WE HAVE THIS DAY... words and actions get imprinted on the heart, on the nervous systems of those we meet, greet and those we love.

KINDNESS is something that we all can do more with;

it is never ever out of style, out of vogue

and its benefits are tremendous.

Enjoy this day as we enjoy the beauty of a butterfly that graces us with its presence on a fabulous day!

Wado!
STOMP with great HOPE and HAPPINESS for this day it is yours, and for that I am grateful, aren't you!

Know that there are some powerful warriors on this page and in the next place along with some Powerful angels ~ and together we have banded together with the energy, love and support to facilitate healing and hope for so many along their journey...
and for that I hope you feel great connection in times of sorrow, confusion, isolation, and happiness; knowing we are all connected in the great circle of life~

The fire is burning brightly, the embers are hot and the sage is drifting into the air, with prayers being sent to all in the prayer bowl and many who are not. You know who you are and you are being thought of ...

That is the HOPE in Healing Heartaches ~

Walk In Beauty,
God Bless the USA and her people.

"We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty."

— Maya Angelou

Walk in Beauty,

DRSES
http://www.drsherryeshowalter.com/

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SAturday Morning

Time for the

Reggee and Steel Drums

This is COB and Kam

trying to play the Steel drums

at

The Thirsty Marlin

Saturday Morning Coffee is on

and

looks like a sunny day here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LanCLS_hIo4

They of course did NOT sound like the steel drums of Bob Marley on those drums though when they were hitting those steel drums!!!

But we had a fun time with them getting their

"sway and swagga on trying".

ON

another

note

"We All Love LUCY"

and

she would be 100 years old today,

and

I have to say,

"happy birthday LUCY".

Morning is coming easy today,

and

easy is good, it is comforting, and it is

lovely.

Today, I'm thinking the thoughts here

are about

HAPPY.

Getting into your happy place, no matter the stretch to fit find your way there today. To find your way to happy for the day, for tomorrow and the week ahead,

just for YOU, and for those you will encounter in the coming days.

EVEN

if it may mean that not everything is just as you would have it to be!

And you just might find, that the joys that others see

will make you happier than you can imagine

by stretching a bit of yourself to get there

for the greater good of those around you

and

the Universal Energy that is out there affecting all.

Step out of you, and into other

watching the profound affects and feeling that it generates by giving of self

and

opening of YOU to receive the gifts

that

the idea of

"don't worry bout a thing"

might just bring.

So,

there ya go,

I'm sitting here enjoying my coffee

and

the sounds of Bob Marley

in my happy place.

Heaven help the ones who try to knock me out of that place on this day!

(can you tell it's been a rough week?)

"We know too much and feel too little. At least we feel too little of those creative emotions from which a good life springs" [Bertrand Russell]

STOMP

The real key in life is to make yourself feel good when you don't feel good or when you don't even want to feel good,

cos

it's easy when you do!

Today,

I want and am goin to stay in my

HAPPY Place

and

I will laugh if even at myself!

So as Forest Gump would say,

"that's all I have to say about that".

The fire is burning, the sage is lit, many blessings to all who gather here.

Walk In Beauty

DRSES

author of

Healing Heartaches, Stories of Loss and Life

www.drsherryeshowalter.com