Not Just Any Ol' Light

 This is not just any ol’ light.

On Friday night, this light shined on 43 very special residents at BVT—and somehow, it seemed to shine a little brighter than most.

BVT is the home where my niece, Tammy, lives. It’s a home for adults with disabilities, but Friday night wasn’t about disabilities. It wasn’t about what someone could or couldn’t do.

Friday night was about TALENT. Courage. Joy. And having your moment in the spotlight. ❤️

They held their very own “Breckenridge Has Talent” show, and let me tell you, they definitely have talent!

One by one, the residents stepped into that beam of light and shared something special. There was music, laughter, applause, and plenty of moments that made your heart swell. Some may have been a little nervous, some a little shy—but when that spotlight found them, it was their time to shine.

And shine they did.

There were four judges, but you wouldn’t have found a Simon Cowell in the bunch. 😂 Every contestant received encouragement, praise, and the kind of positive reviews that made smiles stretch from ear to ear. There were no losers that night. Every single person who stepped onto that stage was already a winner.

And then came my Tammy. ❤️

She stepped into that light and sang “El Shaddai.” And yes, this aunt was proud.

But as I watched her—and all the others—I realized that beautiful beam of light represented something much bigger than a talent show.

For a few minutes, each person standing beneath it knew without question:

I am seen.

I am heard.

I am important.

And this is my moment.

Sometimes we spend so much time looking at what makes people different that we forget to notice all the wonderful things that make them extraordinary.

Friday night, there were 43 reminders.

Forty-three people with personalities, gifts, humor, courage, music in their hearts, and something worth sharing with the world.

So, no…this is not just any ol’ light.

It’s the light that shined on 43 stars at Breckenridge Has Talent. 🌟

And judging by those smiles, I have a feeling the people sitting in the audience walked away shining a little brighter, too. I know that I did!!

Happy Sunday,

Shug....

Riddle Answers

 Riddle Answers:

* A man shaves several times a day but still has a beard.  Who is he?   Answer:  A Barber

* You see a boat filled with people, yet there isn't a single person on board.  How is this possible?

Answer: Everyone on the boat is Married...no singles

* What five letter word becomes shorter when you add two letters to it?

Answer:  Short.    (Shorter)

* What comes once in a minute, twice in a moment, but never in a thousand years?

Answer: The Letter M

* Before Mount Everest was discovered, what was the highest mountain in the world?

Answer: Mount Everest...it just had not been discovered yet.  

* What English word has three consecutive double letters?

Answer: Bookkeeper

Thanks for playing Y'all.  

Lunch with Friends.....

Yesterday, I had lunch with my friends...

Joyce, Susie and Vicki.  

We chose to eat at the Clubhouse, which was a smart idea. 

This was our monthly lunch outing and since our 55th High School Class Reunion is coming up on the 22nd, we had much to discuss.  

This makes the 11th Reunion we have all planned together.  Hey, we are pro's at this now days.... 

Sadly, a few of our classmates said they were not going to be able to make it due to health issues.

Anyways...(I have to tell y'all...the word Anyways most likely will not ever be invited to a fancy grammar party, but it keeps showing up in MY vocabulary). 😂

Anyways....

Our meal was so good.   As you can see from the picture above, I had a Patty melt with a side of sweet potato fries. 

The other's had quesadilla's and Susie had a chicken sandwich with avocado dressing.  

Sooooo Good!! 🩷

Oh....y'all are gonna love this!!  We met at 11:00 A.M. and we finished up around 3:00 P.M.  You might say we enjoyed a LONG lunch date.  Many times we found ourselves discussing far off topics like where we plan to travel to next. Many places came up on our list:

A cruise

Ireland

Branson, Mo.

Alaska

The Blue Ridge Mountains

Kentucky to see the "Ark"

Train ride across the country

And....A River Cruise

It's fun to make plans even if they never happen or if trips have to be delayed.  Are hearts are traveling diva's but our pocket books are like...still recovering from our last great idea..   By the way, did you know you can wander around google maps for FREE. 

Other conversations consisted of what to wear to the reunion, or how to cover up wrinkles!  LOL.  And yes, we discussed our ailments.  

It was a GREAT day...

One of my favorite things about the day was coming home to a very clean house.  My house cleaner came and my house smelled so clean and looked so good.  

Did I mention that it was a GREAT DAY?

Love and appreciate each of you...

Shug...

Fun Day!!

 If you're happy and you know it say AMEN...

Amen!!! 🌼

Lets have some fun today!!!..... Who enjoys solving riddles?  ME!! I do...

Here are a few just for you!

* A man shaves several times a day but still has a beard.  Who is he?

* You see a boat filled with people, yet there isn't a single person on board.  How is this possible?

* What five letter word becomes shorter when you add two letters to it?

* What comes once in a minute, twice in a moment, but never in a thousand years?

* Before Mount Everest was discovered, what was the highest mountain in the world?

* What English word has three consecutive double letters?

Answers Tomorrow!!

Shug...😂

August Calendars

 Hmmm.  what do I have to add for a post today?

Last evening, Sam and I compared our calendars. Remember when calendars were filled with vacations, dinner dates, ballgames and fun weekend plans?

Well, apparently we have entered a new season of life.

Our calendars are full alright, but mostly with doctors' appointments.  😂

   

"Not our REAL Calendar Schedule"

In just a matter of weeks, Sam will be making the grand medical tour:  the eye doctor, the eye specialist in Dallas, the endocrinologist, the lung doctor and his oncologist. 

At this point, I'm beginning to wonder if there's some sort of punch card we should be carrying.  You know.....like visit five specialists and get the sixth appointment FREE!!

As for me....I'll be getting a machine for sleep apnea and the grand finale is ME having the dreaded colonoscopy.   Hope you all will not be to Jealous that I get to do this!!...."The Colonoscopy"

Is this what aging folks do? Compare calendars and say things like:

"Can't do Tuesday. I've got the cardiologist."

"How about Thursday?"

"Nope...Bloodwork."

"Friday?"

"Perfect! We are completely free between 10:30 and Noon."

But you know what?  There is actually something pretty wonderful hidden underneath our calendar full of appointments.  

We are still here to fill it!!

We are still comparing schedules, still taking care of each other....STILL LAUGHING...still making plans.  

Hopefully, our next appointment will involve a waiter, a menu, and a dessert.  

God is Good!!

Shug......