Just Imagine this!

A lake in

Germany

and

"The Mermaid"

that is there to watch over you!

Thought I would laugh myself silly wondering what this fellow in the kayak was thinking as he paddled by her!

Now that Lake does have some style don't you think?

Lake Aster, Germany

I cannot imagine visiting there on a lovely evening;

taking a stroll and gazing out over the lake...

And then...

Seeing the

MERMAID

just "kicked back and enjoying the view she is"

because it would probably be at that very moment

people would hear the

"kerplunk" of

Dr Showalter as I fell in!

Isn't that a remarkable sculpture?

As if whispering>>> "who loves ya baby, and watch the foot below will ya"!!!

Ah,

I'm thinking I should ask

Tarpon Springs to find a sculptur

to create something so wonderful

at Lake Tarpon!

It would soothe;

amuse

and just tickle folks

as they got out there on the water

unsuspecting

and

then were greeted by

such a sight to behold!

She is indeed lovely I'm thinking.

It is a lovely morning here,

as I got word that one of the friends we have held up in the prayer bowl is goin under the knife to have his tonsils removed today; after being told those tonsils were holding the possiblity of Cancer.

The fear that filled the hearts of the family

and the ability to hold ones' breath through this time

is rather remarkable while the thoughts of what might be

course through the veins.

They will remove the tonsils

and

he will not rest until he hears whether or not

this is the source of whatever is going on

and

reflected Cancer cells on a PET scan.

He will then utilize all the magic arts he can muster through resources to get another opinion and

to find his way

to a leading cancer center;

I now have learned by traveling on a plane with a brilliant woman

that

Detroit Medical Center

is the place to go if you live in Michigan!

Isn't it amazing how the Creator puts one where they need to be to access information and support for others in need of that information?

Meanwhile,

I will ask all to hold Rod up today,

and

his family as he goes through surgery

and

together we will send energy for a good resolve

and

hope in healing ways for him and strength for his family who waits.
Perhaps Rod will discover
that had he had those tonsils out as a kid
he would have had all the popcicles he could stand while freezing his tongue and brain back then,
but
now
perhaps his wife will cover him with love
ICE CREAM and popcicles
and
he will just have a party of colors like rainbows in his nervous system
while we pray for a wonderful outcome
he will re-visit the world of
popcicles and ice cream as he soothes his throat
and
his spirits.
Let's all show him some love
and
have
BANANA SPLITS FOR DINNER TONIGHT!!!
Pick me
I love
an ole fashioned banana split
and will eat one for
Rod
while he sucks on popcicle!

Blessings and all the best Warrior Rod,
we're here for you dear one.

Perhaps the visual of the mermaid

will bring a smile to their faces

and

will give hope in healing

while changing the focus

and giving respite

to the minds

of everyone who is fighting battles or issues

of stress or hurtful words or actions

today.

Just sit back, and imagine...

Being a stranger at Lake Aster,

enjoying the sights, sounds, smells

and allow yourself to enjoy it all for the moment.

And then you see her!

THE MERMAID

is just layin back in the middle of the lake,

beckoning you to join and to swim, to boat,

to relax!

AND TO BREATHE...

How often we take for granted that wonderful thing that gives us life; our breath and ability to breathe in deeply

and exhale our fears and worries,

while regaining control of our moments

through

"self regulation and choice"

of our next thoughts and steps we make!

So friends,

for this moment,

take a look at the lady in the lake,

WHAT THE HECK...

stretch your imagine

Be The Mermaid!

Just lay back and take a couple of breaths today;

imagine the water, and know that you are all that you need to be

to razzle others with your dazzle

and

to star in your own show

"it is your moment"

It is your day!

Choose wisely,

breathe deeply

and remember the sage words

of

Winnie the POOOOOH:

"If ever there is tomorrow when we're not together.. there is something you must always remember. you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. but the most important thing is, even if we're apart.. i'll always be with you.”

EE in Colorado is traveling for a long overdue appt. to see a cardiologist today, (thanks to the incompetence of the social worker out there who has just about killed her with taking away her benefits, taking away her abilities to get out and about by not repairing her jazzy 1750 scooter with the broken arm on it so that she can be mobile. She now has her benefits reinstated only because she was a warrior and insisted on a hearing and only then a JUDGE HAD TO ORDER THIS WOMAN TO RE-INSTATE her benefits) You must advocate for yourself people, cos' some of those professionals out there can do harm; not all are the fabulous folks I have met along the journey... Prayers goin UP for our warrior EE today, may she now get the care she needs to restore her health... The fire is burning and the sage is lit, with hope in healing ways to all who enter here. Walk In Beauty DRSES author of Healing Heartaches, Stories of Loss and Life Ohhhh Oprah? Still waiting on ya babe! Your next great read is waiting! www.drsherryeshowalter.com

Here we Go: Customer Service Week!

Monday Morning

BEAUTY

Time to dance into your Monday

like our warrior

Joey Graff!

 I just don't think I'll ever see a Monday

that I don't imagine visualizing

the excitement of Joey Graff

telling me of his excitement of looking forward

to Monday's, and how he used to

"jump on desks at work"

and his thrill of starting off a brand new week

of possibilities!

So are you ready?

LEFT

Left, Right Left!

That's it,

dancing into Monday

with

that attitude of gratitude

for all that is to come!

Kick your heels friends,

it's yours to determine how you jump into it

so

just like my pal Joey,

Dance on!

Might as well "kick it off with a dance"

as we start with that lovely

Michigan Hibiscus that was a big as a dinner plate just tucked away among plants that I discovered on a walk.

I had to stop and admire it,

beautiful and HUGE

that it was.

Here we are in the middle of August

so let's go now.

Left< Left< Left RIGHT LEFT

dancin into our week!

I'm kickin the week off with a few words of

CUSTOMER SERVICE

as most know

I am big on

"kindness and believing what folks tout as their promise or their words"

and

in these days and times

we have choices

and

we are after all consumers.

The word of one, can and will affect the business that folks are doing out there,

and

so, I think we need to stand UP

be counted

and

STOMP.

FIRST AND FOREMOST

I am just tickled to life that our warrior here

FIRM/EYESCREAM aka Irene

found our warrior Chris!

Chris has been a long time warrior of this page;

and she is well and she is here, just quietly here after her computer was "hacked" it appears she is fearful of commenting here for the idea of being hacked again!

Chris welcome back, and just so you know,

I cannot imagine that commenting or visiting here will get your computer infected or hacked in...

BUT

we are delighted to know you are with us,

and

want you to know

many have asked about you,

and all think of you always.

Chris is a BREAST CANCER SURVIVOR

one who looked Cancer in the eye

and told Breast Cancer,

"you suck and I am going to fight you head on".

she has always had the loving support and kindness of others here and after a double mastectomy has beaten Cancer down.

Dear Chris, We continue to hold you up!

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I hope many saw yesterday's Sunday

Prayer Bowl Blog thoughts.

The list of names continues to grow as we are growing here, and those who want to be included certainly are. The energy of others is there, always and this is your page.

Much more than a "blog"

but a page of

gentle warriors who are coming together with a remarkable energy of thoughts, prayers and the desire to step out of self and into each other at times of need and times of care.

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Today I will share a story of

customer service

or lack thereof.

This last trip I used

AVIS CAR RENTAL

in Michigan.

I picked up a sweet red Mercury SUV that was assigned to me

in Traverse City

and was informed I needed to have it returned to Lansing by 0600 on Friday at the airport.

I filled the car with gas, and was there at 545 just to be on the safe side; parked the car,

found my pen and recorded the mileage, the number of the place I parked it, and

then got my luggage together and made my way into the airport and to the counter.

I stood for 15 or so minutes at an empty counter before realizing that there was a box with instructions for these early returns...

And through my bleary eyes read that

if the counter was empty to just

leave the keys and documents

in the "slot".

Of course it did NOT say where to leave the

GPS unit.

So as I searched for the mysterious slot, I soon realized that the slot was "TAPED SHUT".

Now it was well after 6am

and a bit of a stressful feeling was setting in,

and I noticed that it also said

if "we are closed please visit the BUDGET counter, which I did (three closed counters down), and the sign said,

"If we are closed please visit AVIS".

Once back at Avis,

I then called the 800 number and after two transfers and the time clicking away,

I spoke with a man who then had to transfer my call, before reaching a representative who informed me to put the keys and document in the box slot on the counter!!

I told him my tale of woe, that indeed the slot was taped SHUT...

and if it was open there was no place for the

GPS system.

I also reminded him I had yet to check through security and after all had a flight that I was there to get ON?

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He then told me this:

"Oh I understand so just leave the keys and document on the counter. (are you kidding me).

I asked : "shall I also leave the GPS on the counter as well sir?"

He said, "Not unless you would like to be responsible for it!!!"

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I then reminded him that I was told to have this car back by six o'clock in the morning and it was now six twenty and we were on the phone and no agent was available.

He said, "I would suggest that you take the GPS back to the car you rented, lock it in the car, return to the airport counter, AND THEN leave the keys and documents on the counter. Is there anything else I can help you with?"

ARE YOU KIDDING ME AVIS?

Really?

No where in your contract or rental pick up did you tell me of any of this... Had you told me of this, I would have left your GPS in the car in the beginning, had dropped your keys, documents (how will I get my receipt) and been through security and at my gate already I might just happily add.

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But ohhh no, now you are telling me of this inconvienience as if you are telling me the weather in Lansing?

AVIS you are not making this easy for your folks who chose you of the many car rental choices that are out there in rental land...

I have yet to receive my e-receipt, I did however make it through security, and to my gate, after returning to the lot; locking up the GPS, returning to the airport, the closed and taped up box that instructs you to drop off the keys and the documents at the closed counter of the AVIS car rental counter.

I was not however the most of the satisfied nor happy at that hour on that particular day.

And had anyone wanted to give me a years worth of Avis rentals free, I would have happily declined I'm thinkin!

I have now managed to let readers across the globe know that

AVIS is not what one would call

"tops in customer service"

so

I ask you here...

Would it not be better to let folks know truthfully the expectations in the front part of the deal, in order not to frustrate them

as they leave a car off in their attempts to start their day and then to make a flight?

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Just sayin, being a "preferred customer" of AVIS

may just not be all that it is cracked up to be

I'm thinkin.

Next trip,

Enterprise is lookin real good to me right now.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

RADISSON HOTEL, Lansing MI

My favorite parts/people:

Valet Jason, >>> think he should go for manager of the desk, he was personable, all about the customers, pleasant, courteous, professional.

Never saw the General Manager, or if I did they did NOT introduce themselves!

Bartender MIKE >> Kind, personable, friendly, full of promise and future Michigan State student; and all about customer satisfaction. Wanted to know if the food was cooked properly, if you liked it or wanted something else. Was appalled when he learned that the room service tray from two days before continued to sit outside my door on the floor! (as was I)

Waiter: a delighful young man (I forgot his name though) with a smile and a desire to keep his customers happy and be sure that all was well.

This Radisson sat two blocks from the Capital building, charged 14.00 a day for valet parking, was well appointed in their lobby,

yet there was very little in the way of hotel staff interactions or "friendliness".

What's up with that?

Customer Service

Brighthouse Networks

I have had Brighthouse for my phone, internet, and cable television since moving to Florida.

Last night my cable was not working, and after a lengthy phone call realized on the phone I am paying outrageous bills.

While on the phone, they could NOT fix my t.v. by phone and had to schedule a "real live person to arrive today between 10 and noon". Should be interesting. So while on the phone, I canceled the movie channel I had to conserve money and then realized that my bill was still what I consider a lot of money. I informed the young woman that Verizon is trying to get my business and had recently offered me a substantial savings that would include a premium movie channel and 5 DVR boxes for 109.00

and then asked if Brighthouse could compete with that to keep a loyal customer!

She of course said no,

BUT

was able to lower my bill with the basic service I now have, by 30.00 at the end of the conversation, only because they are running a

"promotion"?

So in other words, had I not spent 40 minutes on the phone since the TV was out, and brought up the competition, I would not have saved this 30.00 in my bill?

I cannot understand that... still can't understand that.

Will probably soon become a Verizon FIOS customer I'm thinking.

so the moral of the story, is this:

call your cable company and see if they have a promotion going that will in fact lower your montly bill and then ask if you can take advantage of it!

YOU may save yourself some money in the process if you can stand to have the conversation and become rather confused by it all!!!\

COB is doing great after her surgery, she is off those pain pills now, and feeling much better. She thanks all for the prayers and thoughts, and ready now to return to her life full throttle and with much more vim and vigor!

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Sandy and Stuart returned from NC and a respite with their grandkids and now last night was the first night they both have stayed in their home last night. It was empty nest syndrome here... as we adjust to the fact that it seems they have now moved back to their own digs...

Sandy wants all to know of their appreciation and thanks for the ongoing support and care... they continue to work to restore their home and their spirits in all ways.

The fire is burning and the sage is lit, with thoughts on the wind to all today and always.

Walk In Beauty

DRSES

author of

Healing Heartaches, Stories of Loss and Life

www.drsherryeshowalter.com

Sunday, Just take your time today...

Wishin

YOU

a delicious day... just turn that spout gently,

look at those lovely lemons/limes of life;

know that YOU are the sweetest addition you will have to make to this gift

and

ENJOY, slowly

this is a day that is YOURS.

The sun is shining here,

I had the most wonderful and refreshing sleep

and

the greatest of dreams

and

now am relaxed and refreshed.

I enjoyed all the comments of yesterday,

as

I always enjoy all the comments of each day!

The Cardinal has greeted me

and

said its hello in the tree beside me here

reminding me of the beauty that

surrounds us.

LIFE IS GOOD TODAY.

And on this day,

it is important to know

we are entering all in the prayer bowl here,

the ceremony will begin shortly of

hope in healing, in sending strength to all who have asked,

in reminding you that you have all that you need

to be more for yourself and for those you love.

Remember to breathe, know that you are never alone, hold tight to the fact that we are never stronger than when we are asking for help from others.

today we have many who are walking a difficult road,

new warriors are here, asking that we join in prayer, in strength and that we hold them up in times of fear and uncertaintity...

In times of new diagnosis of Cancer, in times of trying to figure out what to do next, which path to take

and

feeling overwhelmed.

Please know this; and try to remember as you bring this thought to the frontal lobe of your magnificent brain:

the Universal Onesness of the Creator that lives within you is there, always there, to love you and guide you unfailing and  strong,

 and will always be with you,

YOU only need to be still to feel the presence of that which is greater than all of us

to

know that we are never alone,

that together we will hold you up

we will lift you on the back of an Eagles' wings

giving you courage to step into territory unknown

and into your own strength and healing ways.

At times it is sometimes dark and scary

and

sometimes it is time

to reach out your hand to others,

many here are "those others"

who have walked the walk and can talk the talk,

often knowing of resources and ways

that astound others

along the way.

this is a sacred page of

warriors here,

many are cancer survivors, many are professionals who

know how to access information

or places to go for the best

and

will tell you do not settle

for anything less

or

for only one opinion.

I will say this:

"you are your most precious resource, take

best care of you, and

BREATHE"

HOld on to this day, enjoy each breath, each moment, each experience.

Savor it, as we only have this day.

the sage is lit, the prayers are going up and filling the air,

for all who enter here

and

FOR:

Barb and Leo Henning, Rick FEchner, Ryan Baurain, Melissa Reid, "Probation Professional pals", Jim Vander May (*who has been working in the Professional Caregiving field for 45 years in Michigan*

and

FOR  

Rod Markowski, Lynn, Ryan, Jordon

Darryl Markowski Ithank 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, 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...

I met three women facing Breast Cancer

on this trip... we spoke, they shared tears and thoughts.

they reminded me of

many I have had as friends and clients and I shared with them some of the gifts I have received by warriors here

in the stories...

then I reminded them of a quote by 

Maya Angelou that many of you if not all of you

might just want to write down and put on your mirror 

to remind yourself of 

while breathing today whether you are woman or man: 

"I love to see a young girl go out and grab the world by the lapels. Life's a bitch. You've got to go out and kick ass."
— Maya Angelou

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~

Whatever it is,

get out there and find what you need to fight it,

to stare life in the face

and to

know

YOu are a warrior.

breathe friends,

YOU MUST REMEMBER TO BREATHE

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.

"Experience is not what happens to you; it is what you do with what happens to you."

~ Aldous Huxley

Walk in Beauty,

DRSES
http://www.drsherryeshowalter.com/

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