"Life is lived forward, but understood backward. It is not until we are down the road and we stand on the mountain looking back through the valley that we can appreciate the terrain God has allowed us to scale.” Jill Savage

Saturday, January 15, 2011

Saturday - Something to think about . . . .



Today's Diary Entry on my grateful journal:

"In everyone's life at some time,
our inner fire goes out.
It is then burst into flame by an encounter
with another human being.
We should all be thankful for those people
who rekindle the human spirit."
~ Albert Schweitzer


I think I am almost 'back' - whatever that means. And I really think a lot of it is because of all of you!

So thanks. THANKS I SAY AND I MEAN IT. You all have been so supportive and positive. You have written me and been there for me. I went through a couple days of tears and depression - wondering if I was ever going to be me again (?)




You accepted me - no matter what mood I was in and now I think I'm on the other side. I'm glad I had the surgery and I'm glad it's over. Still hobbling a bit and a little pain, but I think for the biggest part it's over. SO THANK YOU I SAY!

And now I want to Pay It Forward (I just watched that movie).

I think this guy is cute and cuddly. Reminds of of Disco - our dog. Another entry in my grateful journal - never been able to have a dog before due to allergies and then a miracle -



So thanks again for all your prayers and cares.

Chatty Sandie Crone

23 comments:

Melanie said...

I'm glad to hear you're feeling so much better, Sandie!!
Many prayers have been sent up for you. ♥
Have a great weekend!

MadSnapper said...

I love that movie, Pay It Forward, and it is so easy to do if we can but remember to do it. so glad you are feeling better, and that dog is so cute, but not quite as cute as Disco

Linda @ A La Carte said...

Sandie I am so happy to read this post. There were some rough days there! You sound so good and I miss you. We will have to have another get together once all this ice melts! hugs, Linda

The Boston Lady said...

Sandie, since I am new to your blog, I will go back in time learn more. I knew you were having PT and I'm glad you are near the end of that. Stay strong and you will be "back" don't worry. Ann

Angela said...

Hey Sandie!

I'm glad to hear that you are feeling better than you were before! It won't be long before the past few weeks will be just a memory.

Hope you have a Wonderful Weekend!
Angela

Debbie said...

I'm so glad the cloud of recovery is lifting and you're feeling a spark of normal again.

I love that quote at the beginning. You always find the best quotes, you know.

Linda O'Connell said...

Sandie,
Glad you are on the mend. That puppy is so cute!

Susan said...

Hi Sandie...SOoooo glad you are better. You are a wonder. Glad you can keep Disco, too.

I'm "back" now and all cried out so I feel better, too. Susan

The Quintessential Magpie said...

Thank you for being you, girl. We love you bunches...

XO,

Sheila :-)

Sharon said...

That movie, Pay It Forward, was really good. SO, SO SAD, though.

Sandie, I couldn't be happier to hear that you're doing better. I can't even imagine what an ordeal these past few weeks have been.

I'll take "you" any way I can - grumpy, happy, in pain, depressed, chatty - you name it, I just cherish my friendship with Sandie!

So happy about the miracle of Disco - learn from his unconditional love and joy!

GOD BLESS!

^..^Corgidogmama said...

We can all find blessings, if only we'd be smart enough to look! You always do, so they're always there! Glad that you're up and at 'em again.

Ginny Hartzler said...

Well, I did not ever see you in a bad mood, even with all you went through! You kept us informed and at the same time did no whining! So you truly live up to your ideals even under fire, Sandie! Well done, I am proud of you!! Lots of us probably, including me, would be turning to our wonderful blog friends for comfort and help, you tried never to do that and didn't change a bit through the whole thing!

Just Be Real said...

Sandie, toooooo precious. Dear one glad you are on the mend. Blessings.

Unknown said...

glad the worst is behind you! you have been in my thoughts and prayers. have a lovely weekend and keeping moving forward!

BECKY said...

Sandie! I love all the photos and YOU, too, of course! So glad you're feeling better! We all have our ups and downs, so I'm sure nobody minded if you were a little down for awhile! (you deserved to be, anyway!)

Maria@BubblegumandDuctTape said...

oh thank goodness Sandie, I'm so happy you are doing better and you are not in as much pain. I'm sure you have a long list of things you have been wanting to do but take it easy, it will all be done in time. ~Hugs

Love Of Quilts said...

So glad your feeling like your self again......cute little dogs. Trish

Granny Annie said...

Sandie, it is wonderful to hear that you are feeling better. Do you know that you are one of those "people
who rekindle the human spirit." Love your always uplifting blog and you are still in my prayers.

Unknown said...

Well, I can't speak for the rest, but as for me, I can tell you that I would think a lot more of you if you paid better.

Nikki (Sarah) said...

glad to hear you're doing so much better. Love love love that little dog in the cart...sooo darn cute. Pay it forward...that's how I choose to live too.

jp@A Green Ridge said...

Well, for crying out loud...it's about time. When are you going to get on the bike? Does it have snow tires or chains for the ice?...:)JP

LADY JANE said...

Yahooooo! Now this is what I am talking about!!!!!! Please do not mind if I do not do a triple cartwheel yet...but give my back a few more days...and Girlfriend...the first cartwheel will be for YOU!
Not that I could EVER do a cartwheel...but IF I ever do it'll be for you!

Doris Sturm said...

I'm glad you're starting to feel like "normal" again - that's a good sighn! You're welcome if my little, insignificant part had anything to do with it, but I'm glad for you, none-the-less... thanks for those cute photos!

I feel like that sitting mole...