http://frenchie.today.com Just another Today.com weblog Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:40:36 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Today was a very sombre day in school. We had a Remembrance Day Assembly and the Kindergarten children knew exactly what it was all about. They made sure that I carefully pinned their poppies on the left side of their clothing, just above their heart, and they proudly wore them ... http://frenchie.today.com/2009/11/11/out-of-the-mouths-of-babes/ Am I really going to be a grandmother? I have to pinch myself everytime I say it.  I still can't believe it!! Last week, my daughter and son-in-law called from their home in New Jersey. I didn't think anything of it as it was a regular call. My husband was working at ... http://frenchie.today.com/2009/10/30/me-a-grandmother/ This is how I feel today, Tension will quickly go away. I went for a walk in the morning sun, Myself and music, it was such fun. As I sit in my house and write, I am praying with all my might, That I feel great and carry on To have the fun I always want. And so ... http://frenchie.today.com/2009/10/30/feelings/ For the past three years, my friends have asked me to walk for the Weekend to End Breast Cancer. Every year I want to do it, but I don’t have the confidence to fundraise $2,000. Or, every year something always comes up on the day of the walk, which gives ... http://frenchie.today.com/2009/10/11/a-decision-to-make/ She's old, she's frail so what can I expect - She thinks only of herself, yet I still show respect. When things are not going well, she complains like crazy, She wants us to stop everything, even if we're busy. Well, what can I do - she's eighty-eight years old, Not improving her character as she ... http://frenchie.today.com/2009/09/23/do-i-understand/ It's late at night and I am up I realize that it's dark Everyone's asleep; the noise is nil There is not even a spark. I wish it could be this way But not really every day To have some peace and some kind of rest To get away from daily stress. But now it's hard to fall ... http://frenchie.today.com/2009/09/23/a-disturbed-sleep/ We are together, Forever we will be, Part of a wonderful, And great family. You were so young, And yet so sweet, You're proud to be, In this great family. You both matured, So quick, so fast, Now spread your wings, How time has passed. Now you've grown, Forever you will be Part of this amazing, And great family.                                 Luv Ya,                                 Mom xoxox http://frenchie.today.com/2009/09/01/to-my-wonderful-children/ Even though the weather hasn't been the best this summer, I have thoroughly enjoyed my time off. Getting up early, taking my time, not rushing, not keeping up with schedules.  What's the date today? I'm not sure. But I do know for certain that the time is quickly arriving to get back ... http://frenchie.today.com/2009/09/01/am-i-ready/ My Dad came to Canada in 1935. I can just picture Dad coming off the ship all by himself, landing in Halifax with no family, no friends, no home, no money. How difficult that must have been at the young age of fifteen. Where was he going to go? He ... http://frenchie.today.com/2009/07/31/thanks-for-my-education/ This friend is well caring and so very dear Every time I need to talk, she is always near. She often listens to my woes, my positive thoughts too She really helps me when I'm down, suggesting what to do. I pick up the phone, she's always there, to listen to my pleas And her ... http://frenchie.today.com/2009/07/14/its-nice-to-have-a-friend/