Just face it, you’re getting old
Embrace it, you’re wiser too
Just face it, time to shed the load
Embrace it, the young spirit in you
Just face it, you’re wearier now
Embrace it, there’s an artist inside
Just face it; you shan’t meet all desires
Embrace it; this new inspiration tide
Just face it, your bond is altered
Embrace it; memories inhabit your heart
Just face it, grief’s finally waned
Embrace it; feelings replaced by art
Just face it, you’re not the same
Embrace it, your generosity is past
Just face it; innovation’s required
Embrace it, creativity will last
Just face it; you may not have a partner
Embrace it, the peaceful time on your own
Just face it, sacrifices have merit
Embrace it, prosperity in the love you've knownWriten by Sherrie Leesa
This is Selina and Andrew. Selina babysat Pepper as a baby, and during that time Andrew came into the picture. They have been married just over ten years and together close to twenty years. They are a phenomenal couple. There is a fifteen years split between Pepper, them and I. We remained friends over the years. When I was married we spent many evenings’ playing cards and Nintendo into the wee hours of the night. We've celebrated many Christmas eves together and other pivotal occasions. As life changed we only saw each other sporadically for awhile, yet always kept in contact. On occasion life’s demands just make it difficult finding time to fit everyone in. We have recouped our relationship the last few years. I adore this couple and trust them implicitly with my life. Andrew is another fantastic male, willing to lend a helping hand at anytime. Their two and half year old son Ethan is developmentally delayed, we pray for them to find resolve. They are the most loving parents and have another child on the way Selina is a feisty mother lion and a special woman who leaves no stone unturned when it comes to finding help for her child. I believe there is an incredible plan for her life.
Pepper has adored them since she was a baby, I know this is a lifetime friendship for her too!
They are going through some tough times right now yet took a few hours out of their day to come to my party. We are getting together in the next few weeks and I can't wait! I love these wonderful people!
These are the truly great men in my life, the men who have rescued me, and helped me when need be. As an independent woman, asking for help has always been difficult. At times I would rather do without or go without, than ask for help. These men have been there for me at my neediest times. During a huge move, car trouble, appliance problems. I hate to take advantage of their good nature, but at times, when desperate, I call them and they are always so kind and loving about helping. I have huge trust issues around males. Except for these men who are dear and loving friends. I hope one day I am able to repay them!
Jeff has done odd installation jobs for me around the house. I have known Jeff since he was seventeen years old. We worked together at Safeway and partied really hard when we were young. He’s like a brother; I often attend his parties and see them on marked special occasions. I know I can count on him in times of need. His kids are the same age as Pepper, and she feels a real endearment towards them, like a cousin relationship. As the kids age, they too will enjoy each other even more.
Wayne has maintained the oil and grease jobs on my car. Come immediately to replace car parts, and picked me up when I have been stranded. Carolyn his wife and I have been friends for years. I adore Wayne; he is a Meat Manager that I met when I worked at Safeway oh so many years ago. He’s such a loving and compassionate man, who would do anything for anyone. Not only is he an incredible father, he is just a wonderful person in general. Loved by all who know him.
Here we are brother and sister. Five years apart. He is my rock. We are such different individuals, yet the same in many ways. Both well rounded with a balance of feminine and masculine attributes.Thanks to our mother.We are passionate parents who would do absolutely anything for our kids. We always put them first. He is a fantastic dad, who is a real hands on divorced parent.His house is set up for the kids as though they live there full time. He is a man of extreme effort and excels in everything he does.We live completely different life styles but enjoy each other immensely. He has done many fixit jobs for me and is there to meet any needs I beckon for.
All the men are exceptionally busy men, coaches on kids teams, Wayne does Karate, and Jeff plays baseball, they keep perfectly manicured yards. So I try not to bother any of them with requests unless I am in dire need.
Carolyn and I go way back. Seven days apart in age she turns fifty this year too.We have worked together, played together and she was in the room right after Pepper was born. She is a woman everyone loves, kind and generous in everyway. There was a time in our life that we spent every single weekend together. Similar in many ways, both Geminis, we often showed up wearing the exact same color clothes or the exact same shoes. In the eighties I made bows for my shoes so we didn’t look like we bought them at a two for one sale. We laughed at the same things, said the same things, we both love words and books, cards and current events. She has shared her husband for odd jobs. Although we don’t connect as much as we did in the past, we remain forever friends. Violette and Barb huddled together for a picture. Violette is my fabulous bohemian, Artist friend who lives in a magic cottage, and drives a glitter girl van! Violette is my inspiration to live an artful life. Admired by so many, she brightens the world with her unique spirit! Barb is my fantastic fairy goddess Writer slash dental assistant spiritual friend. We spend loads of time together, giggling away the hours while trying to understand life. She is thee cutest grandma I know!
My wonderful friends shared in my festive day! Most of the people at the party have been in my life for near twenty years. Although there have been lulls in our relationships, we always pick up from where we left off as though it were yesterday!
Others are newer friendships and valued just the same for the soul connection we share. I cherish each and everyone of them for the unique personalities that they bring into my life. My friends are ethical, caring, kind, creative, spiritual people and it was an honor to have them with me on such a pivitol day! Many of the friends unable to attend have made private dates to connect. So the next few weeks will be busy. Yet fun.
My beautiful Queen of hearts cake was made by the lovely Flower Elf slash Gypsy goddess, writer, jewelry maker, photographer, polar Bear swimmer, Laura, with the crown.Laura is an incredible woman who is all things to many people. She is an upstanding person who is alway willing to help anyone. She has the biggest heart, and the most thoughtful nature. She is truly an amazing person!My cousin Kym the independant camper, fisher, jewelry maker, is always a sparkle of joy in my life. Our parents were best friends before we were born. We have wonderful history together, as adults we have spent some fantastic nights over the years playing cards and board games. Kyms adventurous spirit always blows me away. She is a very feminine take charge lady,with such a kind and loving way about her. Pepper and Bryan planned and organized the party for me! Supplied all the decorations, and asked everyone to write either a wish, thought or feeling on a card which was placed into a scrap book for me to cherish. I can never say enough about these two. They are the biggest joy in my life. We are such good friends too! I adore their loving generous kind nature. Both very creative spirits, Bryan writes music and plays many instruments, Pepper makes jewelry and purses from vintage material. Thanks again kids for giving me the best party and for all the work and love you put into it!
Today I am fifty! Saturday night was my fiftieth birthday party wonderful time was had by all. It was an intimate coffee shop type setting. We moved all the couches and tables around to accommodate the crowd and sat in a pit chatting, reminiscing and laughing. A few of us girls danced for a few songs.It was a treat to have all the people you love in the same room at once. Thanks everyone I love you all! The ones who were missing, I love you too, and yes you were missed! It's been a busy few days. More tomorrow!
When Pepper and I came home from running around yesterday, Bryan had thoroughly cleaned the house. There was another present sitting on my art table. The kids kept pleading with me to open it. I was too embarrassed, actually pretty mortified at how generous they've been. I've always felt it was up to the parents to provide wonderful things for their kids, not the opposite way around. So I buried my head in the couch….and said I just couldn’t open it because I was way too embarrassed. They pleaded with me more and finally I opened it to my chagrin. There was a hair band with birthday girl written on it for me to wear! Six different sketch books one huge doodle book that made me laugh so hard. I knew it was Bryan’s unique idea. I will have to get down on the floor to use that one! (Quit visualizing!) Some purdys chocolate bars, mac lip glass and a pair of comfy pink panther slipper!
When Pepper was three she picked out some pink panther slippers for my Christmas present. They were excellent quality and I wore them for years, and then had them resoled with leather so they would last even longer. She knew I cherished those slippers, the first gift my daughter selected on her own. One of our puppies chewed the ear off them…..but I can’t bear to part with them so they are stored in a box somewhere.When I saw the new slippers a very sentimental feeling came over me. Pure joy, of all the memories of my little girl, and how proud she was, and still is! I love you Pepper and Bryan. You are both incredible people!
This is one of the images I created for the 101 portrait challenge. Not realizing why I drew it . I now recognized that it represents my mom, and the legacy of herself that she left me. Her favorite color wasTurquoise blue. I feel all kinds of angels around me lately.
I think she would be so proud of her granddaughter and what an upstanding, loving, kind creative person she is. I have the daughter she always wanted. The relationship she always craved. She’d also be proud of the loving cherished friendship I have with my brother!
Tomorrow I will be fifty, time to revamp a few aspects of myself, even though it’s hard to teach, an old dog new tricks.
