OUR NEW FAMILY MEMBER

We are soooo excited......tomorrow we are adopting our newly rescued Yorkshire Terrier. As least I hope all goes as planned.
We have had two previous Yorkies, plus we had bought a Yorkie for our Granddaughter, Tiffany. All the dogs had been purchased by a well known Breeder for mega bucks. Several months ago, my good friend Paddi adopted a rescue dog and reading about all the dogs that have been rescued and need homes, my heart wouldn't allow me to do anything else.

Since our little Molly died, I didn't think I would be able to get another dog for a long, long time.....but, I realize I still have a lot of love and patience for another member of the family.

This little dog is a purebred, rescued from a puppy mill.....they were half starved and kept in cages crammed with other dogs. She is very timid and will need lots of love. She is very small like our Molly, but she looks like our little Muffin. A good combination of both. She is cut short because she was so matted and dirty. A crate or travel bag will scare her right now, so she will be held and loved until she has our trust and ready to venture out.

We have had to jump through hoops to please the rescue people and we have been told we are approved. Hopefully, we pick her up in Phoenix in the morning.

I'll keep you updated. I'm sure this bundle of joy will more than please this ARIZONA GRAMMA.

October Paradise

This time of year I feel like we live in a little bit of paradise.....we are in awe at the beauty of the Desert, plus the weather is totally beyond enjoyable. I totally understand why people flock to the Desert this time every year.

I am excited that my family will be together in another week. Randy is driving Wayne's car down and hopefully, Tiffany will be able to come with him. It will be a short trip and he has to fly directly back.....but, there will be time for us to all be together and share a few meals.

Wayne has been working a few hours a day delivering flu vaccine to clinics.....this is a temporary job, but he is enjoying it. A man in our Park is Manager of the operation and another neighbor also works at doing this......they asked Wayne to help and he jumped at the chance. He works several hours early mornings and again in the evenings. Hence the reason he could use the extra car down here.

I just finished knitting slippers for Rob and Ted and they are soooo excited. They were afraid I would keep them until Christmas, but they are coming by today to take them home. I'll have to get busy knitting other items for them.

I am doing great and am feeling better than I have for several years.....exception being my back. Pool therapy seems to be helping that. I try to swim a full hour 5 days a week. The boys will be here a half day tomorrow afternoon and again Wednesday morning. We are both looking forward to enjoying them. They have their house decorated for Halloween and we have promised to spend that evening with them. Oh, the fun and joy of having grandchildren. I would love for Tiffany to be that age again.....no, not really, as she is a delightful and pretty young lady.

I will post pictures soon.....until next time, I remain a very Blessed Arizona Gramma.

Autumn is in the air.....

Our early fall is in the air.....my most favorite time of year. This is true wherever we are living as I am continually amazed that God created His beauty all over the Country. October and November is absolutely beautiful in the Desert. Our hot summer is coming to a close....our mornings and evenings are much cooler (no sweaters needed) and entertaining family and friends begin to happen with real vigor. Our outside spaces come alive as patios and porches become additional living spaces.

Instead of 4 normal seasons, the Desert has about 8 mini seasons. During the coming weeks Snowbirds (winter visitors) begin returning to the Desert to enjoy our wonderful weather, but increasing our traffic. Plus flocks of birds migrate to the Desert to shower us with their beauty and beautiful songs. Our citrus is beginning to ripen and will be ready by late Fall. In the meantime, the fruit adds an array of beauty to our trees. I have just had the first ripe lime from my little tree in the front yard. Looking out my office window I can enjoy the ripening of orange, lemon and grapefruit trees. Nothing taste better than tree ripened fruit.

As our weather cools I bring out my knitting and begin projects of fuzzy hats, warm scarfs and slippers for the Grandchildren. Teddy has already ordered 'green slippers'. It is with total joy that I begin these small projects. Holiday thoughts and ideas begin popping into my head and I am looking forward to spending time with special friends. We have a very large pool in our Park, which is heated to 88 degrees all winter.....needless to say, pool time will continue to be a priority.

My heart is full of joy and and over flows with thanksgiving as we begin my 'favorite time of the year'.....it is so easy to remain a very BLESSED ARIZONA GRAMMA.

BUSY FAMILY LIFE

When a family is busy, it is a good indication that all is well and everyone is healthy and happy. What more could I ask for? As a parent, it is a blessing to see positive attitudes in your children. Their glass is always half full and never empty. And then, to see that positive attitude in the Grandchildren is a blessing beyond compare. Robby was remarking the other night that knowing God created him made everything about him just right!! We definitely please God when we love what He created and we choose to live our life with joy and thankfulness.

Wayne is enjoying retirement....he loves his morning walks and visiting with people in the Park every morning, plus he enjoys sitting around the pool visiting with friends as I swim. He would like to work a few hours a day....very part time....and I think that would be good for him. He is a workaholic, so I think he would enjoy just a few hours a day.

Randy and Dana are leaving this Friday for a cruise.....Actually I believe this is to celebrate Dana's birthday. I know they will enjoy their trip, as they have been on many cruises in the past.

Tiffany and Jordan are doing well. We hope their move to Seattle, after the first of the year, becomes a reality. Randy is especially excited about this.

Tom, Shari, Rob and Ted are totally enjoying their new home in Sahuarita....they are constantly going in many directions, but yet they have a very peaceful, safe and loving home.

I continue to recoup from my surgery.....I'm feeling great (except for my back). I enjoy the pool every morning and use pool weights to increase my strength. I'm thankful for the natural healing that Xango gives me.

It is a wonderful life and it is so easy to be..and remain...a Blessed Arizona Gramma

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POLITICS

Politics can be an ugly subject (sometimes). However, as good citizens and having a love for our County, it is also a very important subject. I like to think of myself as being a very conservative Independent....voting for the best person that I feel will serve in the best capacity of whatever office they are running for. I hope that I will always look at all issues and make a complete study of that issue and not be blinded by whoever is popular.

It is so interesting that as I talk to people and ask them about the Health Care bill that the Senate will be voting for, their opinion is based on whatever they are hearing on the news or the fact that they voted for a person, so whatever they say is true.....oh my, that in itself is bad news! I am fortunate enough to have both friends and family that will dissect any bill line by line and actually know what it says and means. I try to do my part in this too. I also listen to both sides of an issue and hopefully use my own abilities to make my decision. Shari's husband, Tom...our Randy.....and good friend, Jim Swartwood, are all good at going line by line with bills and issues. I appreciate opinions from both my Democrat and Republican friends. What I don't like is someone saying "well, I voted for so and so....they must be right. That sounds pretty stupid to me. I voted for George Bush, but did I like everything that he did? Absolutely not! I have a responsibility to be the best that I can be for my Country. I take the time to listen to the liberal press and TV stations and after listening to many lies, I am happy to return to FOX news and Glenn Beck, where, as an Independent, he calls it as it is. He is also very honest.

I challenge you to listen to both sides of the issues and studying line by line before making up your mind. Be smart and responsible about your choices.

Thank You XANGO

I think most of you know how much I appreciate Xango's Mangosteen Juice....but, just in case.....this juice, I feel, is responsible for maintaining my Parkinson's Disease for the past 11 years without medication. Recently just having major surgery...and at 73 years old, I have bounced back like a young chicken....well, almost ha! Often after taking a supplement for a long time it is only natural to think it isn't continuing to do anything for you, or you don't need it anymore. However, we now know that all disease begins with inflammation - even heart attacks. The medical profession is even stating that the level of inflammation in the body is more important than Cholesterol levels. Taking this juice consistently allows the antioxidant to work within the body to attack the inflammation within your body. Wow....how cool is that! It continues to work without you even knowing it.

Xango, as a company, has such a respected name in the industry. Everything they do is superior and that includes research, science, quality control.....the best in the business. I am confident that whatever new products they bring to us, the consumer, will be only the very best.

It is with this excitment that Wayne and I began takiing ELEVIV..... This is a 100% Natural Product * Clinical Studies as well as 5 years of Science * Boost energy levels * Promote vigor (mental & physical energy) * Promotes relaxation * Reduce Stress * Improve mood * Promote restful sleep * Restore mental alertness/acuity. BELIEVE ME....THIS DOES WORK.

It is with this same excitment that we use our outstanding 3SIXTY VITAMIN & MINERAL SUPPLEMENTS This is whole food nutrition at it's best and easy assimilated into our system. Different formula for Men and Women. Please call me for additional information regarding these superior vitamins.

Another product that I would not be without...GLIMPSE SKIN CAREThis is topical skin nutrition at it's best. There are no toxins or chemicals in any product....just pure nutrition for the skin.

COMING THIS FALL: BODY CLEANSER, SHAMPOO & CONDITIONER AND BODY LOTION All products are non-toxic, nourishing and contain the potent phytonutrients of the mangosteen.

I could continue to write a book on these products...instead if you are interested in a product send me a note and I will be more than happy to send you additional information.

My biggest WOW factor in the hospital, was no one believing I was 73 years old.....All guesses came in much, much younger.
I attribute that to a toxin and chemical free body, including my skin care! THANK YOU XANGO from a very Blessed Arizona Gramma