Tag : Kindness

Positive Emotion Trumps Grammy Exhaustion

Posted by Dr. Judy at 3:00 am

Did you get up to watch the royal wedding?
Was it your curiosity, appreciation of beauty, or hope
strengths driving you to be up early for the madness?

We were heading back to our WI life that day.
It would mean I would be up 22 hours. I didn’t analyze why,
but I knew I wanted to watch and accepted the airport exhaustion.
Our generous, kind, and ever-helpful son, Jason, picked us up
in Milwaukee for the 1.5 hour drive home. Other than leaving my
treasured wild, psychedelic rainbow striped socks on the plane,
the flights were easy. I allowed one sentimental, “Oh crap” thought
enter my positive reminiscing brain. I had bought those the first day after
my first nationally syndicated radio show performance in Chicago.
My signature, stretchy, comfy socks were now a happy memory.

After a few hours of sleep, dizzy with lingering travel depletion,
I was on the phone all Saturday morning handling Mom’s move from
assisted living to my friend’s home. Though still mentally sharp, Mom’s
body is not cooperating. I’ll tell you more about happy Mom when
I’m there for Mother’s Day.

The real treat awaited Ken and me. At 4:00, our kooky cool 7-year old
granddaughter, Faye Judith, (Faye J. to me) had her first dance recital.
I was the one crawling around the floor like an inch-worm capturing her
dance debut. I have no pride when it comes to scoring a photo memory.

Don’t you love a surprise? Here’s the fun part. She had no idea we would
be there. I snapped a few photos. With her tutu twirling, she inadvertently
looked down and spied me. Elated, she burst into a toothy grin, eyes
flashing joy. She stopped dancing and waved! It was too cute for words.
I had tears in my eyes. Till my dying day, I will never forget the look on her face.
Never. My dancer-princess memory. Priceless!

And the next day, Sunday, was Faye J’s First Communion.
Talk about a grand slam weekend!

So what have you accomplished with no sleep?
What priceless memory saved in your positivity memory bank
do you retrieve and savor? Good for you!
I see you pausing to remember.

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Mom’s New Delaware Paradise ~ Peace and Passions!

Posted by Dr. Judy at 3:00 am

Want to make your Mother’s Day as happy as mine?
How about strapping on strengths wings and fly to Delaware with me?

Courage. Creativity. Beauty. Kindness. Peace. Gratitude. Generosity.
Belongingness. Peace. Friendship. Warm, open hearts.

I am sitting here with Mom in her new Delaware country home!

My terrific best friends, Bob and Cheryl, orchestrated her move.
Thanks to another special couple sent from heaven, Cathy and Bill,
Mom, 92, chirps, “I feel alive again!” They have joyfully welcomed
Mom into their sunny, cheerful home.

Mom loves pets. Five feisty dogs and three parrots delightfully engage her.
A beautiful forest reserve adorns the end of five rose-studded acres.
Mom savors cheerful, chirping birds who nod their crested heads her way.
She is anxiously anticipating the herd of deer who lounge near her window.
Her old dinner bell from her family farm, I think about 150 years old,
is now back in her grateful gaze.

Seeing Mom so happy was worth its weight in gold.
No. Make that all the colors of the rainbow.
And that’s what Mom and I wish for you!

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P.S. Judy loves to hear your comments.
Feel free to send her questions you may have!
You can also connect with Judy on facebook, LinkedIn, or follow her on twitter.
Visit: coachingpositivity.com
Score a copy of her new book soon:
“Photo Adventures in Cuba ~ Unlock Your Power of Positivity”

Positivity Blossoms in Puerto Vallarta

Posted by Dr. Judy at 3:00 am

What was the first word that blossomed when you saw this
colorful hibiscus gracing my Vallarta terrace?

(Sweet Pause…)

What budding strength did you notice?

Beauty, Zest, or Curiosity perhaps?

Was that you who joined me in a peaceful, “Ahhhhh!”?

You always were good at teamwork! Sharing and caring.

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P.S. Judy loves to hear your comments.

Feel free to send her questions you may have!

You can also connect with Judy on Facebook, LinkedIn, or follow her on Twitter.

Visit: coachingpositivity.com

Score a copy of her new book soon:
“Photo Adventures in Cuba ~ Unlock Your Power of Positivity”

Cheers!

Grammy Gratitude

Posted by Dr. Judy at 3:00 am

When was a time you felt so grateful you could lift your hands
to the heavens and thank the universe?

That’s how I feel everyday after I get off the phone with Mom.

Many of you kind friends have emailed me asking how Mom is doing.
I will tell you, even though her days are challenging, and her legs seem
to have a passive mind of their own, Mom tells me, “Never give up!”

Acceptance is Mom’s new mantra.
She tells me she is learning to deal with life one day at a time. 
What a lady! Don’t you hope you will still be learning at 92?

This was the day after hospitalization when she returned to her beloved
Heritage Assisted Living in Milford, DE. 
Mom was so happy to plop down in her lift chair. 
Her favorite past time? Savoring her art photos.

I was singing the ”Hallelujah Chorus”!
Amen, persevering, optimistic, and kind Mom!

Is that you I hear counting your blessings?

Vallarta Zoo Adventures

Posted by Dr. Judy at 3:00 am

I made you a promise to see the tiger cub who took
a swift swipe at me just after the deed. Here he is!

It was a playful, “What’s your problem? Can’t I jump on you
and have some frolicking fun?” As you can see, it was a major,
“Tee Hee surprise!” for me. I am telling you, it is worth a trip
to Puerto Vallarta just to visit the zoo!

Where else can you feed a giraffe, zebra, lemur, ostrich,
and other exotic animals? Kinda brings out the animal in ya, huh?!

 http://www.zoologicodevallarta.com/