Second Chance

The nation has been under crippling cold this week and that includes way south in South Florida, I have gotten to wear my Dallas clothes all week, which is fun, and my heater has been on (which until last week I didn't even know I had one that worked) so I feel like I've "accomplished" winter and I haven't done that since leaving Dallas.

I have enjoyed this weeks weather but I sure am not set up to live anywhere cold again, my body didn't enjoy it as much. Have more aches and pains than I recall, or maybe the warm weather has really been a blessing. Actually, living in Florida has been a blessing in so many ways. I thank God every day for sending us to this crazy lazy beach town that we adore!

One of the many blessings of living here are the wonderful new friendships I have developed, I can't imagine life without these sweet friends. I walked today down at the beach, haven't done that since before Christmas and the water was beautiful, I love being at the beach!! I enjoyed the walk and I think it I'm crazy not to get my bum down to the beach every day, it's so close, I can see it from my bedroom and yet there are weeks I don't get down there.

I had such a wonderful lunch today. I went over to a friend's house and she cooked us lunch, we sat on the patio and had a wonderful time. The sun was shining and warm, felt so good my feet in the grass, birds chirping and enjoying delicious food. We just giggled and giggled, breathing slow, it was so very relaxing.

On my way home it occurred to me, such a silly way we live life, running around like chickens with our heads cut off, always going and going and going and it's still not enough. Why do we do it, society is way out of control, in my opinion. I'm guilty too, big time.

If I can use my experience with breast cancer as an aid to anyone. I am the typical clique, someone who's gotten a second chance, so I'm going to be predictable right now.

Slow down.......... listen to people when they talk to you. Don't read your blackberry or Iphone when someone is talking to you, you're not that important-you can read the email in 10-15 minutes. Don't answer a text, look at then and listen. Slow down.............enjoy your family and friends, make time for them. Slow down...............go outside and breath every day, slow and relaxing. And if you love someone, tell them ALL the time, hug them, kiss them. Slow down.............don't cut off that person on the road, let them in. Talk to your mailman and your grocer and your lawn guy and your housekeeper and talk to them nicely.

Smile, laugh and love!