Ah, just had my morning cup of coffee in my favorite yellow mug. I feel renewed after that one cup.
Today I am honored to be featured at Jennifer Carroll’s blog. Here is the link…
Jennifer is an inspiration to me, and quite talented. Take a moment to look through her blog. You won’t be disappointed.
Another very unexpected thing happened to me yesterday. When I got home from physical therapy, there was an email from my daughter. Out of the blue.
I think you all must have had some part in this, for the timing is so fortuitous. So once again I thank you all for your well wishes and constant support of me. For your prayers and emails and comments.
I share this flower with you as a token of my appreciation for all you do. You mean the world to me.
See you tomorrow for Welcome Wagon Friday.
I always feel renewed after my first cup of morning coffee and a special mug makes it taste so much better! Happy to hear that you heard from your daughter. Keep smiling:-)
I am smiling away. I feel as though a weight has been lifted. Going to move slowly. But purposefully.
Brenda
Hi Brenda! Such good news to hear today…I am so happy for you!! God heard all our prayers and is helping you both find your way back to each other and your grandchildren!!! He is THE GREAT I AM!!! Love ya! Carol
You guys must have something up your sleeve. Or you are a big group of angels…
Brenda
I have felt a closeness with you since the first day I read your blog~don’t think I am an angel but I do know that I am your friend!!! and I so do believe God has heard all the prayers that have gone up to him for you…he does work miracles you know!!!
Love ya Brenda!!! Carol
I am so happy to still be able to make my coffee instead of searching for it like so many others here are doing. Glad your daughter called you. Small families need to stick together even tighter. xo
Life is too short not to have coffee…
Brenda
Wonderful wonderful news….I am so happy that the lines of communication may open up for you.
Hugs!
Jen
Me too, Jen.
Brenda
Brenda– mmm…coffee. It does invigorate!
I can tell you’re happy and welcoming the communication with your daughter. I hope and pray for the very best for you. Pat
Thank you, Pat. Thank you.
Brenda
Oh Brenda I am so happy you heard from your daughter! I think all the prayers and healing thoughts have helped for sure! It’s a start! I just finished my cup of coffee…yum!
big hugs, Linda
Well, now that most of us have had our coffee, we can start our day!
Brenda
So proud of you for being in the spotlight today, and she stated so eloquently what the rest of us think!!! And so glad to hear about the message awaiting you yesterday, truly a blessing. Hugs ~ Mary
Mary, you have always been a huge supporter of mine. You have called to check on me in rough times, and sent me virtual hugs, and been my friend.
Brenda
Glad for your good news!
Thank you, Mary Ann!
Brenda
Hi Brenda!
That is good news and a step in the right direction. Do whatever you can to keep the lines of communication open. Hopefully this is the beginning of a great holiday season.
xoxo Bunny Jean
Thank you. I know you have had your own trials the last few years. Wish we lived closer so we could have lunch and help one another.
Brenda
Good news all around! Congratulations on being featured, and I am so happy your daughter has reached out to you! May it be the beginning of healing and reconciliation.
Amazing what the difference in a day makes, isn’t it?
Brenda
That is wonderful to hear, Brenda! You feel like a friend of mine and Mom’s. We talk about you like we would any dear person we know!
I like your yellow mug, so cheery! There is something about that first cup of coffee that’s always the best.
Blessings,
Leslie
Thank you, Leslie. I appreciate your support. And tell Mom I appreciate hers as well.
Brenda
Oh Brenda, I was so excited when I heard the news that she’d sent an email. Life works in mysterious ways, doesn’t it? I just love that first cup of coffee in the morning out of the pot! I’m sitting down to pay bills for November, but had to come here first! I can’t wait for you to be able to go on walks in the neighborhood again w/that camera of yours and take those beauitful pictures you’ve posted before.
Oh Annette, I can’t wait to go for walks in the neighborhood with my camera again either. I keep thinking about how much I loved it!
Brenda
Brenda,
So happy your daughter contacted you. It is a start.
I love your sugar and creamer set. White with red at top of the page. Do you have any idea where I could buy one? Thank you!
Sorry Rita, I bought the set at a yard sale. Red and white is just my thing!
Brenda
Hi Brenda,
What a fantastic day you are having, my friend!! I truly believe, with all my heart, that all your devoted blogger buddies put their energy and positive vibes together for you, and voilà!
Poppy xo
I think you’re right, Poppy! And you sent yours from really far away and still it got here. Thank you.
Brenda
YAY!!! So happy to hear this news!! I hope you get to see your grandchildren very soon also.
I love my Keurig too!
Starbucks now carries the K-cups for Keurig. I ordered some from Starbucks.com. If you like Starbucks, you’ll love these. Yes, love my Keurig!
Brenda
I am so glad your daughter emailed you. When everyone is praying for you I think God honors those prayers-not always in our time frame though. Blessings- xo Diana
You are all my friends, Diana. And very, very special friends.
Brenda
Brenda, I am drinking my tea (not a coffee drinker) and reading your good news today! So happy for you! Go slow and the doors will open! xoxo ♥
I plan to do just that. Thanks Martha.
Brenda
I could not have read anything more important today Brenda. I am happy for you:}
Thank you! I appreciate it.
Brenda
Brenda, I can’t believe you went without your coffee while you were on the mend. Great feature on Jennifer’s blog.
I can’t either. Wasn’t easy. But I had a lot of nausea during that time. Thanks about the feature.
Brenda
Smiles
Glad to hear the good good news : )
Thank you. Thank you for your continual support.
Brenda
Always enjoy seeing the colors you use in your home. So cheerful and cozy. Pretty yellow mug. I have a big old smiley face cup with a broken off handle. My daughter asked me why I didn’t throw it away. She bought other, cuter coffee cups for me. But I still like it. It reminds me there are still things to smile about, even though ….whatever is going on at the time.
I was happy for you that your daughter reached out to contact you! I knew that all of the good thoughts and energy everyone was sending you (and your daughter’s) way would make a difference.
We have things that we love, even though they may not be perfect any longer, that remain special. Only we know why. Funny how that works. Enjoy your mug with the smiley face and broken off handle.
Brenda
Oh Brenda…I am just catching up on your posts. I am so sorry this happened but today there seems to be a light at the end of the tunnel. Hoping things work out well.
Thank you, Ann. Hope so too. Going to take it slow and easy.
Brenda
I have learned from my life lessons.
What I know for sure; “Give your worries
to the Lord, and he will give you rest.”
It’s true, it’s true. I have learned to hand
them to him in prayer, and then let go. When
my mind wants to wonder back to them and try to
fix them…I have to tell myself, out loud sometimes,
to leave it alone and “let it be.” Works every time,
not necessarily in my time, but His perfect time.
love, love
I shall learn to say: “Let it be.” Like a mantra.
Brenda
Brenda, so happy for you. I am glad you left it for her to approach you. It is like I said, people need to process events like this and when they have (it can take a while) they usually decide on a course of action and then start the repair process. A good day indeed.
Thanks. I think your idea was the right one.
Brenda
That’s wonderful news, Brenda! And how sweet of Jennifer to do a post about your blog… I couldn’t agree with her more!
Thanks, Andrea. Jennifer is such a talented woman. I love her blog.
Brenda
Oh, I know what you mean about that first cup of coffee in the morning. I’m not a happy camper if something interferes with mine. So glad to know you got the email. How’s the PT coming along?
Oh, coming along. They don’t think I’m progressing as quickly as I should be. But I’m trying.
Brenda
Brenda, it is so good to hear you are happy and having a good day. I know you have been through the ringer, so it makes my heart glad to hear you are smiling! Yes we do pray for you.
I know you do. And I’m so thankful.
Brenda
I check in daily to see how you are doing – and so glad to hear that you heard from your daughter.
Thanks, Becki, for your support and for reading.
Brenda
Great Out of the Blue News !! God performs miracles on His time not ours. Look at this as a chance to start over – fresh – as you said “life is too short not to have coffee” and it is too short not to be surrounded by our children. (I gotta add though – the Good Lord blessed me with two sons – never had to deal with any girl drama !!
Hugs, Karen in Texas
People tell me girl drama is way more intense than boy trouble!
Brenda
Wonderful News!!!! Yesssss!!!!!
Thanks, Dru!
Brenda
What a wonderful, heart-warming thing to read when I checked your blog today.
Glad I had some good news to share.
Brenda
Hi Brenda! Oh, this is good news!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia
Oh Shelia, you’ve always been in my corner!
Brenda
Fabulous!! you are deserving
I hope so!
Brenda
Brenda, I am so happy for you. I hope you can work things out, and now is the perfect time to do so. This Thanksgiving you both will be especially thankful for each other. God bless you both.
Thank you so much.
Brenda
Brenda~ such wonderful news. Keep positive thoughts and hopefully everything will turn out well. On a side note, don’t you just LOVE your first cuppa?
All my good thoughts and prayers are going out to you and your daughter ~ stay well my friend
Oh yes, that first cup is exquisite!
Brenda
Good things happen to good people! I am so glad your daughter is getting in touch with you. I might have missed a post…has it been awhile since you have seen her?
I am happy to report that I have cut my caffeine consumption by half…that’s so good for me and I’ve eliminated sugar and fat filled cream cold turkey! SO…like you, I REALLY enjoy that first cup!
XO,
Jane
Yes, it’s been months. I’ve cut my coffee consumption in half most days. (Well, you know some days you just need a little extra help to start your day…)
Brenda
Praise God, Brenda, this is such wonderful news. You just made my night. I am happy for you with this start. I pray that you two will find that comfortable spot where you can laugh and enjoy each other and all of that other girly goodness. I’m wishing you only the best, my friend, the very best.
XO,
Sheila
I know you are, Sheila. I’m so enjoying that penny rug!
Brenda
wonderful news, Brenda!!
Thanks!
Brenda
What wonderful news to hear that your daughter emailed you. I’m so happy for you.
~Cindy
I didn’t think it would happen.
Brenda
May blessings rain upon your relationship with your daughter.
Please come visit me at my new blog.
Headed over!
Brenda
I clicked on your link and it didn’t go anywhere…
Brenda
I am SO glad to hear that your daughter has reached out to you!
((hugs)), Teresa
Thanks for your support!
Brenda
I am so happy that your daughter has contacted you. It usually just takes one small step, and then another follows, and suddenly, all is good. As the mother of four daughters,(and one son) I can testify that “girl drama” can be overwhelming. But the bottom line is that you are mother and daughter, you love each other beyond belief, and it will all be well. Blessings
Didn’t have any sons. But plenty of “girl drama.”
Brenda
A great cup of coffee, a recognition for your blog, and an email from you daughter. What a great day!
It was a great day!
Brenda
Thankful for coffee! I’m thinking about investing in a Keurig, can’t decide. I’m glad you heard from your daughter
I use a Keurig and when I don’t want to order K-cups, I use my old Cuisinart.
Brenda
Good things are happening! Expect them, Brenda. Maybe even someday a little house by the sea if that’s truly your heart’s desire. I remember seeing your coffee bar in your former house and wanting one like it–and I don’t even drink coffee! But my husband does and I love the smell when he gets his going in the morning. We have a cabinet full of coffee mugs in his search for the perfect mug. He loves your yellow mug!
Well, he has good taste! I love the smell of coffee. Years ago, when I was pregnant, I could just drive by a place that had coffee brewing like McDonalds and get sick to my stomach. I didn’t start liking coffee till the last ten years.
Brenda
wonderful! The door is opened for healing this relationship. Praise God!
Thank you for your well wishes!
Brenda
HOORAY, HOORAY,HOORAY, a wonderful feature and you heard from your daughter. I am so happy for you.
Hugs,
Laura
Thanks, Laura, for being my friend.
Brenda
Brenda, I’m so happy to hear about the email from your daughter. I’ve been thinking about you so much the past several days. On step at a time!
Yes, one step at a time. I’m learning that physically and emotionally!
Brenda
Oh, Brenda…I am so very happy that you have heard from your daughter. Sometimes when we least expect it….Good things happen! What a wonderful way to begin the weekend for you and…frankly, for me, too.
Blessings and friendship,
Carolynn xo
Thank you so much for your support, Carolynn!
Brenda
Hey Brenda;
I have been Praying for you since you accident. I hope that things will continue to be Wonderful between you and your Daughter.
I LOVE your Blog!!!!
Take Care
Thank you for keeping me in your thoughts. And I’m glad you like my blog!
Brenda