Feeling a Bit Vintage,,,,,,a Bit unraveled and a Bit "Special!" A reflection.....

Yesterday, I turned 55! I can't believe it! When, or HOW did I get this Old, or ,,,,I guess this Far in my life's Journeys?

There are So many aspects of my current life that make me happy, that make me reflective, that make me Wonder WHAT the Next Chapters are supposed to be.

Mostly? I like "Me." I mean, I like who I've evolved into. I Think. I wish I was Still a size 12, I wish I didn't have to remind my loving hair stylist to "add a touch of color" to my brows. I wish I didn't have to wear readers, or Really? Pluck a few white hairs from my Chin.........I've been single for several years now and I can go Days (Okay Weeks) without shaving my legs, because the Dogs don't care.......and well, WHO else is going to see them? My underwear is less than imaginative......my "Whitey tighty" grandma pants occupy more drawer space than my black silk thongs or bikinis. 

But,,,,,,and that's a bit But, and NO, I don't have one of those,,,,,,,I've got no "junk in my trunk" but the spare Tire has filled out nicely around my Middle........

 I still have a lot of wishes and dreams,,,,,,and as my dear little 92 year old Helen tells me,,,,,I have a LOT of life ahead of me.  Wow!

So,,,,,,,WHAT and Whom,  do the years ahead hold in store?

My Sister in Law Mary sent me this email a couple days ago........It's one of those "pass it on "and get Lucky" kind of things. Well, I love, love Love the sentiment, and I love her,,,,,,,,,She's been in my life/with my brother,,,,,,,since I was like 8 or 9. But the email she sent me? Is SO worth Sharing,,,,,,and cut/paste Pass it on.........I think you'll Love this!

 A young wife sat on a sofa on a hot humid day,
drinking iced tea and visiting with her mother. As

 they talked about life, about marriage, about the

 responsibilities of life and the obligations of

 adulthood, the mother clinked the ice cubes in her

 glass thoughtfully and turned a clear, sober glance

 upon her daughter.

 'Don't forget your sisters,' she advised, swirling

the tea leaves to the bottom of her glass. 'They'll

 be more important as you get older. No matter how

 much you love your husband, no matter how much you

love the children you may have, you are still going

 to need sisters. Remember to go places with them now

 and then; do things with them.'

 'Remember that 'sisters' means ALL the women.

 your girlfriends, your daughters, and all your other

 women relatives too. 'You'll need other women. Women

 always do.'

What a funny piece of advice!' the young woman
 thought. Haven't I just gotten married?

Haven't I just joined the couple-world? I'm now a
 married woman, for goodness sake! A grownup! Sure
my husband and the family we may start will be all I
need to make my life worthwhile!'

 But she listened to her mother. She kept contact
 with her sisters and made more women friends each
 year. As the years tumbled by, one after another,
 she gradually came to understand that her mother really
 knew what she was talking about. As time and nature
 work their changes and their mysteries upon a woman,
 sisters are the mainstays of her life.

After more than 50 years of living in this world,
 here is what I've learned:
THIS SAYS IT ALL:
 Time passes.
 Life happens.
 Distance separates.
Children grow up.
 Jobs come and go.
 Love waxes and wanes.
 Men don't do what they're supposed to do.
 Hearts break.
 Parents die.
 Colleagues forget favors.
 Careers end.
 BUT.........
 Sisters are there, no matter how much time and how
many miles are
 between you. A girl friend is never farther away
 than needing her can reach.
 When you have to walk that lonesome valley and you
 have to walk it by yourself, the women in your life
 will be on the valley's rim, cheering you on,
 praying for you, pulling for you, intervening on
your behalf, and waiting with open arms at the
 valley's end.
Sometimes, they will even break the rules and walk
 beside you....Or come in and carry you out.
 Girlfriends, daughters, granddaughters,
 daughters-in-law, sisters, sisters-in-law, Mothers,
 Grandmothers, aunties, nieces, cousins, and extended
 family: all bless our life!
 The world wouldn't be the same without women, and
neither would I. When we began this adventure called
womanhood, we had no idea of the incredible joys or
 sorrows that lay ahead. Nor did we know how much we
would need each other.
 Every day, we need each other still. Pass this on.

You can choose to copy this message and pass it on, and I could too. But, I loved the message, the reminder, the strength. And well, coming from my sister in law,,,,,who came into my life at the age or 8 or 9........it means the world. I cannot imagine NOT having her in my life.

This isn't about "Male Bashing." There are some great guys out there! My Brother is one of those,,,,and I hope my sons live with integrity and purpose. But there IS something special about our Women friends. New AND old,,,,,Near AND far.

I feel SO blessed to have so many wonderful women in my life! We ARE Strength for each other, support, understanding, compassion, encouragement, learning and LIGHT! My birthday just reminded me of how many WONDERFUL women I'm blessed to have in my circle. Thank you~ for being part of my life. Counting my "female" blessings,,,,,,,and okay,,,,,my oldest son Sean-that has been through SO much,,,,,,,and I think has finally "come into his 'own'" literally took me by the arm and walked me to a wonderful Birthday dinner last nite!

I don't think I'll be posting for a week or so,,,,,I have SO much to finish for Ruffles and Rust next weekend! Ackk! Have a GREAT week and I hope to post TONS of pics next Sunday of the Event!

I love you all,,,,,,truly, I have the BESTEST blog friends EVER! "Love all my "Girls!" Enjoy your Days and Efforts!
Shell





 to all the women who help make your life meaningful.



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Ten are peacefully sleeping on clouds. Nine are



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 moment.







 Send this message to ten of your friends including



 me. If you get 5 replies, someone you love will



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