I heArt Fridays... I Would Love to Stop Worrying

I have been reading this book that I bought awhile ago at an estate sale. The first edition was printed in 1944 and my copy is from 1950, its 12th printing.

HOW TO STOP WORRYING and Start Living

(this is exactly how the title is written too)

by Dale Carnegie

 I have always been a worrier. 

I have to really practice hard on a daily basis to stop the worry. 

I happened to be sitting in the sun a couple of weeks ago reading this book and I set it down for a moment to go back inside to get something. 

When I came back to the book I found this little heart sitting right on the cover. 

I would say that is a pretty clear message.

 This week I am throwing back to one of our first "family" Christmas photos. Duke and Armani... they were our kids until Nina came along.Duke took a liking to Jingle Bear and it eventually became his toy.

 The following year, Nina was part of our family - wasn't she the cutest? We had lost Armani to a hit and run, Jingle Bear lost his hat and scarf and became Duke's pacifier.

Where did the time go?

I heArt Fridays... Thanksgiving Love

This was my view during Thanksgiving dinner yesterday as we ate outside on my cousin's back porch in Carlsbad with a view of the ocean and beautiful sunset. 

Not to shabby.

I noticed the greyish heart shaped clouds in the upper left corner. I perfect sign of love from above.

And be thankful.

And be thankful.

                                             Colossian 3:15

At the beginning of 2013 I heard these words during Mass and I decided to say these 3 words during times of struggle. There is always something to be thankful for and this year I have really tried to practice gratitude. Practicing Gratitude can really change the way you look at life and help to get through each day.

Happy Thanksgiving.

I heArt Fridays... A Walk in the Park

A cousin from back home sent this to me. She found it during a walk through Como Park in Lancaster, New York.

I love receiving hearts...

Keep them coming!