la vita è preziosa Life is precious

This week I learned how precious life is.  Whether it  is a birth of a child such as Christ’s birthday, which we just celebrated, the life of a 90 year old which we have watched deteriorate at a very slow speed, to the people you see or talk to everyday, each one is precious.  There is so much to appreciate and enjoy in every person you meet. As we approach a new year with much anticipation it would be a good time to think back about the lives that we have touched or that have touched us. There is a lesson learned from each one.  The life of a child teaches us that there is a newness to every day, a new challenge, a new memory, a new beginning. As we watch the the life of the elderly deteriorate we learn strength, faith, and determination; we are shown that for some reason we are to be on this earth for a certain amount of days and no one knows that number but God; and just when the time is right his angels will come, and although we may want that time to end sooner, it is in his hands.  There are so many things that are special about life and life’s lessons. Think back to a special moment in your life, who you were with and how that person’s life made that moment special.  Never take for granted every minute of your life, and every life you touch, even if it is a brief hello in the line at the grocery store; that friendly smile and hello could impact a life for the good. You only have one life, one shot on this earth, so may you enjoy each and every day of the year to come. Smile, hug, uplift, and love till your heart is full. Store every smile and hug you receive, and when that day comes that you don’t understand life and you are wondering where you going, pull out all those warm loving feelings and know your life is precious to someone somewhere. Have a beautiful new year, may 2012 be celebrated with happiness and joy. 

God Bless

Ciao until 2012.

Buon Natale. Merry Christmas

This week has been a very busy week, the Christmas spirit has finally entered my heart. We finished our shopping (all in one day) and had a wonderful evening with my husband then as I baked dozens of cookies my husband wrapped all the packages. I was very relieved to hear that my son received all his packages, decorations and cookies that we sent him so he can feel a little bit of home.  My son, Nick and his girl Sarah came into town early and it’s amazing how the atmosphere of the house changed, the sound of your children in the house no matter what age is a wonderful thing. So now as we are at the eve of our Lord’s birth.  All the baking is done, gifts are purchased and wrapped, family is gathering and we are feeling a sense of peace.  I prep for our big dinner and I pray that today all the people that are alone this weekend can find somewhere to feel welcome.  I thank the people that have offered my son a place at their table and I ask each of you to set an extra place at your tables, invite that person that might be alone into your home or leave it empty and invite the Lord to sit down. May you all have a blessed weekend, a joyous Christmas be surrounded by friends and family and May all your Christmas wishes be granted.  God Bless and Merry Christmas.

Grazie Dio e Venerdi. questa settimana la sua umiltà e l'apprezzamento - Thank God it’s Friday. This week it’s Humility and Appreciation

 Okay last week I gave myself a pity party, Thank you all for attending, but it’s over.  I think my hormones were a little out of whack, You know that damn menopause sometimes takes over, but this week is better, as I looked back, I shake my head and say to myself, WAKE UP, IT’S CHRISTMAS, you have your health and your family and such wonderful friends, so every once in a while Life slaps you in the face, at the time I probably needed it. This week life taught me a little bit about Humility and Appreciation, being the outsider looking in.  I won’t go into all the details, but I have never felt like such an outcast.  It made me so angry but it opened my eyes to how other people must feel when they don’t feel included in anything, a family, a team, a group of friends, it’s a feeling I never what to feel again and it made me really appreciate the fact the I’m part of an amazing family, I have wonderful friends and my social networking peers have made me feel like I’m worth something. So this week if you see someone that may need someone to smile at them, or you can tell they need a hug or just looks like they are lost, please say hello, reach out your hand or just smile and say have a nice day, it won’t cost you anything and it may mean a world of difference to that person.  Enough preaching!

My new career venture is doing well.  I’m still filling my old brain with lots of information and I’m making lots of quotes. I am still waiting to book my first trip, (so if anyone has any firm plans, let me know).  I still have to tell myself to be patient it hasn’t even been 2 months and I’ve got a lot of people supporting me.  So I’m happy with the progress and I know with time, I will be successful. 

The Angel of Abundance is near, I can feel her and I’m ready to receive her gifts, also when she shows up I will send her to you. 

I have also started to prepare for Christmas, for those of you that don’t know the Italian’s special dinner is Christmas Eve, The Night of the Seven Fishes. Here is a link to learn more about the seven fishes. http://italiansrus.com/articles/7fishes.htm.  It’s my favorite meal of the year, to eat and prepare and this year I will be serving about 15 or so people.  A trip to Valente’s (an Italian Deli) made me a little more excited as I purchased by Smelts and Calamari and started getting the menu together.  I have also mailed my Christmas Cards and started shopping.  So that little voice that I spoke about last week is getting louder, not screaming yet, but getting louder. 

I hope that as you prepare for whatever Holiday traditions you have, that you feel the warmth of the season in your heart and that next week you won’t be so rushed that you can’t take time for yourself, take a step back, take a deep breath and enjoy each moment and know that I appreciate each and every one of you.  Oh, P.S.  I lost 3 more pounds, I’m back on track.

Love you, God Bless.