Well, it has been raining again today. It seems like this has been a very wet and windy Spring. We really do need the water for our Great Lakes but a warm sunny day once in a while would be such a nice change of pace.
Other than the rain there isn't much going on here so I thought I would share an E-Mail.... I guess what my Mom always told me is really true.

"With age comes wisdom"


Written By Regina Brett, 90 years old, of The Plain Dealer, Cleveland, Ohio " To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45 lessons life taught me.It is the most-requested column I've ever written. My odometer rolled over to 90 in August, so here goes:

1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
4. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.
8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.
9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.
10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
12. It's OK to let your children see you cry
13. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
14.. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don't worry; God never blinks.
16. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
18. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.
19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else.
20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.
21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.
23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.
24. The most important sex organ is the brain.
25. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.
26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: 'In five years, will this matter?
27. Always choose life.
28. Forgive everyone everything.
29. What other people think of you is none of your business.
30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.
31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
32. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch.
33. Believe in miracles.
34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.
35. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
36. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.
37. Your children get only one childhood..
38. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.
41. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
42. The best is yet to come.
43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
44. Yield.
45. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift."

Hubby and I finally visited our Great Lakes National Cemetery. It is only a few miles from our home here in Grand Blanc, but for some reason we have just not made it a priority... We were very surprized to see so many Graves, because it's only been in service for two years.

I really loved seeing the the "Avenue of Flags". It was a very striking entrance to the rolling hills of the cemetery...

The National Cemetery is situated on a small lake that is surrounded by rolling hills.


This is one of several Pavallions that are used for Graveside Funeral Services.


We were surprized to see that so many Veterans have already been buried in the cemetery.



This is the "Avenue of Flags". Such a beautiful site to see all of the "Stars and Stripes flying in the wind.

Another Easter...

Well, a year ago at this time we were in Florida, and it wasn't to enjoy a nice vacation. (Hubby's brother was terribly ill.) Boy that seems like a long time ago, and yet that trip is still fresh in our minds. So much has happened in the last year, with Ron's passing - along with several dear friends. Fortunately, we are old enough to know that nothing ever stays the same. Our lives are ever changing to make us stronger human beings. Such is life... and unfortunately death....

We had a wonderful Easter, with the family all coming for dinner. Lots of food and laughter made the day memorable. Alan and Anna are such sweet children, and we are lucky to be so close to them. Of course the Easter Bunny made a stop here to leave a few things. Alan is old enough to understand now but he still appreciates getting a few goodies from the Bunny. He even took several colored eggs and hid them in the grass for Anna to find. She had a ball!



Dad's knee is getting better every day. He is walking more and the swelling is finally going down a little. He isn't very good at sitting for long periods so I'm happy he is able to get around more. He is finally getting back to the happy go lucky guy he usually is.
Well, I guess that's all the news for now. Hugs to all from Grand Blanc.