What feeds your soul?

[EJFan]

The telephone conversation that I had with my grandmother last night. I was so disappointed that she wanted to reschedule my visit, but I honored her request. She was worried that I was offended, but I could tell that she was relieved that I understood that she didn't feel well and wanted to wait until she could really enjoy my visit.

I love her so much and am so afraid that I won't see her before she dies (she just turned 83 yesterday). She sounded so good and so strong and we had one of the most enjoyable conversations that I can recall.

Grandma, I love you and respect you so much and I can't wait to come over to see you when you're ready.

i understand what you mean, den. my grandmother's 94 and i'm lucky enough to have hear nearby (also lucky enough to not have her with me 24/7).

one question though... do you think she's going to read the sentiment in the last paragraph? is she a litster too?

 

[Denae]

i understand what you mean, den. my grandmother's 94 and i'm lucky enough to have hear nearby (also lucky enough to not have her with me 24/7).

one question though... do you think she's going to read the sentiment in the last paragraph? is she a litster too?

(good point, I was carried away).

 

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[Denae]

maybe, just maybe, Denae's grandma can feel the vibe, wiseguy.

If my g-ma knew what a "vibe" was (and I mean the mechanical type) she'd never admit it.

 

[EJFan]

maybe, just maybe, Denae's grandma can feel the vibe, wiseguy.

i don't know how closely they live together but that's gotta be one powerful toy.

 

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[Cathleen]

WFMS...

* Not believing heavily in coincidence. I had a wonderful and amazing experience yesterday. It's a bit of a long story so read on if you'd like.

Yesterday I decided to go to Petco (where the pets go) and get some catnip to make my kitties crazy. For my entertainment of course! I poked around a little, looked at some fish, hampsters and guinea pigs then made my purchase (a BIG container of catnip) and went on my way. I wasn't moving fast, no reason to, but just meandered to my next stop, Trader Joe's. I stopped to look at the flower bouquets before heading off to pick up the things I wanted. I stopped to have a cupcake from their 'kitchen' and figured I was done but just looked down aisles in case there was some other thing I wanted.

I walked by two women talking and took note of one of them. She looked lovely. She had a gorgeous lavender sweater on with a simple scarf just around her neck, it was a nice touch. Her shiny, silver hair was very becoming and her makeup added to her glow. She obviously made an impact on me in just a few moments. She reminded me of my mother, my mother always looked great in any color but in lavender she glowed. I chuckled to myself because I know my mother would have said "See, doesn't she look nice and you barely combed your hair." To which I would have given her one of those 'Dogbert' things of putting my hand up to say ''bah bah bah'' with a smile.

I just moved on, having smiled to myself because of my internal conversation. I was about to check out but decided I had to have something chocolate, it was a need not a want. So I went back into an aisle to look at the goodies and that woman was there. She saw a small box in my hand and came right up with enthusiasm "What is that dessert?" She knew it was a dessert without seeing the label. I just went "Ohhhh" and she laughed knowing it was something good.

I told her it was Key Lime Cheesecake. (Yes, it is Ohhhh so good.) We chatted easily about delicious things there and just before we parted I told her she looked beautiful and I was drawn to her, her colors, her smile and warmth. She graciously accepted my compliments and then told me she was in Stage 4 Ovarian Cancer, and was just beginning her fourth round of chemo.

I was stunned because she looked so well, her eyes were bright, her skin had a healthy pallor and her smile was so easy. But it is true. We talked about her treatment, doctors, hospitals and attitudes. Our connection was immediate and genuine. (Those are the moments that make my life wonderful.) I told her about my health issues and she gave me the name of a department head at Mass General Hospital and told me to use her name to get into see him. I thanked her and said I'd contact him.

As we were about to part I said I had one more thing to say. I told her my mother sent us to Trader Joe's at that time because I needed to meet her. She gave me something I didn't know I needed until I met her. I shared the idea about how nicely she looked, ''Always put your best foot forward" my mother always said...we laughed and then we hugged each other. Then I told her today was the anniversary of my mom's death and even though my mother would say I didn't need the Key Lime Cheesecake (yes again, it is yummy), I did need to meet this woman.

The point of it all is that had I taken five minutes more or less I might not have met this beautiful woman. If I hadn't made the light or if I had, I might not have met this beautiful woman. This was not a conincidence, this was directed by a power greater than I. She touched my soul.

 

[Denae]

WFMS...

* Not believing heavily in coincidence. I had a wonderful and amazing experience yesterday. It's a bit of a long story so read on if you'd like.

Yesterday I decided to go to Petco (where the pets go) and get some catnip to make my kitties crazy. For my entertainment of course! I poked around a little, looked at some fish, hampsters and guinea pigs then made my purchase (a BIG container of catnip) and went on my way. I wasn't moving fast, no reason to, but just meandered to my next stop, Trader Joe's. I stopped to look at the flower bouquets before heading off to pick up the things I wanted. I stopped to have a cupcake from their 'kitchen' and figured I was done but just looked down aisles in case there was some other thing I wanted.

I walked by two women talking and took note of one of them. She looked lovely. She had a gorgeous lavender sweater on with a simple scarf just around her neck, it was a nice touch. Her shiny, silver hair was very becoming and her makeup added to her glow. She obviously made an impact on me in just a few moments. She reminded me of my mother, my mother always looked great in any color but in lavender she glowed. I chuckled to myself because I know my mother would have said "See, doesn't she look nice and you barely combed your hair." To which I would have given her one of those 'Dogbert' things of putting my hand up to say ''bah bah bah'' with a smile.

I just moved on, having smiled to myself because of my internal conversation. I was about to check out but decided I had to have something chocolate, it was a need not a want. So I went back into an aisle to look at the goodies and that woman was there. She saw a small box in my hand and came right up with enthusiasm "What is that dessert?" She knew it was a dessert without seeing the label. I just went "Ohhhh" and she laughed knowing it was something good.

I told her it was Key Lime Cheesecake. (Yes, it is Ohhhh so good.) We chatted easily about delicious things there and just before we parted I told her she looked beautiful and I was drawn to her, her colors, her smile and warmth. She graciously accepted my compliments and then told me she was in Stage 4 Ovarian Cancer, and was just beginning her fourth round of chemo.

I was stunned because she looked so well, her eyes were bright, her skin had a healthy pallor and her smile was so easy. But it is true. We talked about her treatment, doctors, hospitals and attitudes. Our connection was immediate and genuine. (Those are the moments that make my life wonderful.) I told her about my health issues and she gave me the name of a department head at Mass General Hospital and told me to use her name to get into see him. I thanked her and said I'd contact him.

As we were about to part I said I had one more thing to say. I told her my mother sent us to Trader Joe's at that time because I needed to meet her. She gave me something I didn't know I needed until I met her. I shared the idea about how nicely she looked, ''Always put your best foot forward" my mother always said...we laughed and then we hugged each other. Then I told her today was the anniversary of my mom's death and even though my mother would say I didn't need the Key Lime Cheesecake (yes again, it is yummy), I did need to meet this woman.

The point of it all is that had I taken five minutes more or less I might not have met this beautiful woman. If I hadn't made the light or if I had, I might not have met this beautiful woman. This was not a conincidence, this was directed by a power greater than I. She touched my soul.

Wow, Cate, simply wow

 

[pleasteasme]

WFMS...

* Not believing heavily in coincidence. I had a wonderful and amazing experience yesterday. It's a bit of a long story so read on if you'd like.

Yesterday I decided to go to Petco (where the pets go) and get some catnip to make my kitties crazy. For my entertainment of course! I poked around a little, looked at some fish, hampsters and guinea pigs then made my purchase (a BIG container of catnip) and went on my way. I wasn't moving fast, no reason to, but just meandered to my next stop, Trader Joe's. I stopped to look at the flower bouquets before heading off to pick up the things I wanted. I stopped to have a cupcake from their 'kitchen' and figured I was done but just looked down aisles in case there was some other thing I wanted.

I walked by two women talking and took note of one of them. She looked lovely. She had a gorgeous lavender sweater on with a simple scarf just around her neck, it was a nice touch. Her shiny, silver hair was very becoming and her makeup added to her glow. She obviously made an impact on me in just a few moments. She reminded me of my mother, my mother always looked great in any color but in lavender she glowed. I chuckled to myself because I know my mother would have said "See, doesn't she look nice and you barely combed your hair." To which I would have given her one of those 'Dogbert' things of putting my hand up to say ''bah bah bah'' with a smile.

I just moved on, having smiled to myself because of my internal conversation. I was about to check out but decided I had to have something chocolate, it was a need not a want. So I went back into an aisle to look at the goodies and that woman was there. She saw a small box in my hand and came right up with enthusiasm "What is that dessert?" She knew it was a dessert without seeing the label. I just went "Ohhhh" and she laughed knowing it was something good.

I told her it was Key Lime Cheesecake. (Yes, it is Ohhhh so good.) We chatted easily about delicious things there and just before we parted I told her she looked beautiful and I was drawn to her, her colors, her smile and warmth. She graciously accepted my compliments and then told me she was in Stage 4 Ovarian Cancer, and was just beginning her fourth round of chemo.

I was stunned because she looked so well, her eyes were bright, her skin had a healthy pallor and her smile was so easy. But it is true. We talked about her treatment, doctors, hospitals and attitudes. Our connection was immediate and genuine. (Those are the moments that make my life wonderful.) I told her about my health issues and she gave me the name of a department head at Mass General Hospital and told me to use her name to get into see him. I thanked her and said I'd contact him.

As we were about to part I said I had one more thing to say. I told her my mother sent us to Trader Joe's at that time because I needed to meet her. She gave me something I didn't know I needed until I met her. I shared the idea about how nicely she looked, ''Always put your best foot forward" my mother always said...we laughed and then we hugged each other. Then I told her today was the anniversary of my mom's death and even though my mother would say I didn't need the Key Lime Cheesecake (yes again, it is yummy), I did need to meet this woman.

The point of it all is that had I taken five minutes more or less I might not have met this beautiful woman. If I hadn't made the light or if I had, I might not have met this beautiful woman. This was not a conincidence, this was directed by a power greater than I. She touched my soul.

Oh Cate! What an absolutely beautiful and touching story. Thank you so much for sharing such a wonderful moment with us.

I am sure you touched her just as much as she did you. You are such a gracious, kind, and genuine woman with so much heart. Just as your chance meeting with this amazing woman yesterday ~ the same can be said by the many people you touch with your amazing personality Cate. I for one, count my blessings that you are such a wonderful woman. Thank you for being YOU and a friend to many of us here.

 

[Cathleen]

That is an overwhelming sentiment and all I can say is thank you, Tease. You are a wonderful friend to me and quite obviously, others too.

 

[pleasteasme]

That is an overwhelming sentiment and all I can say is thank you, Tease. You are a wonderful friend to me and quite obviously, others too.

You are welcome and thank you, dear Cate

 

[Cathleen]

You are welcome and thank you, dear Cate

I say we call this mutual admiration meeting adjourned.

 

[bobsgirl]

We can't adjourn quite yet.

Oh Cate! What an absolutely beautiful and touching story. Thank you so much for sharing such a wonderful moment with us.

I am sure you touched her just as much as she did you. You are such a gracious, kind, and genuine woman with so much heart. Just as your chance meeting with this amazing woman yesterday ~ the same can be said by the many people you touch with your amazing personality Cate. I for one, count my blessings that you are such a wonderful woman. Thank you for being YOU and a friend to many of us here.

Ditto. I you, Catie-poo.

 

[someplace]

WFMS...

* Not believing heavily in coincidence. I had a wonderful and amazing experience yesterday. It's a bit of a long story so read on if you'd like. <snip>

Okay. That made me cry. And there is no such thing as coincidence. Angels come to us in many guises. Thank you for sharing.

 

[Cathleen]

Thank you ladies, I appreciate you taking the time and for the friendship.

Den, I'm sorry I didn't see your post until now... missing it was totally unintentional.

BG you know I love you too.

Someplace, I agree about angels and coincidents, or lack thereof. Makes life so much more interesting I think.

 

[onlyerics]

Thank you ladies, I appreciate you taking the time and for the friendship.

Den, I'm sorry I didn't see your post until now... missing it was totally unintentional.

BG you know I love you too.

Someplace, I agree about angels and coincidents, or lack thereof. Makes life so much more interesting I think.

I'm a little late reading the story, Miss Cate, but I have to agree with the ladies. That's a beautiful, touching story you shared with us. Just my 2 cents.

 

[onlyerics]

Today I spent a day with my best friend. I know I will miss her since she is moving soon, but I was glad that I got to spend time with her. It was like old times.

 

[Eilan]

* Not believing heavily in coincidence. I had a wonderful and amazing experience yesterday. It's a bit of a long story so read on if you'd like. . .

Wow. Just wow.

 

[Eilan]

I love her so much and am so afraid that I won't see her before she dies (she just turned 83 yesterday). She sounded so good and so strong and we had one of the most enjoyable conversations that I can recall.

Den, your grandma and my grandma share a birthday. Mine was 84 on the 6th.

 

[Denae]

Thank you ladies, I appreciate you taking the time and for the friendship.

Den, I'm sorry I didn't see your post until now... missing it was totally unintentional.

BG you know I love you too.

Someplace, I agree about angels and coincidents, or lack thereof. Makes life so much more interesting I think.

No worries here Cate, I didn't even think about it at all. I was so moved by your beautiful story and am thankful that you shared it with us.

Like someone mentioned, angels come to us in mysterious ways.

And you can't get rid of the admiration society and I want to add myself to that society. We love you whether you want us to proclaim it or not.

 

[Denae]

Den, your grandma and my grandma share a birthday. Mine was 84 on the 6th.

That's pretty cool. I bet they share something else too (mine would be appalled to know that I'm a member on Lit).

 

[Eilan]

That's pretty cool. I bet they share something else too (mine would be appalled to know that I'm a member on Lit).

It's a small world.

 

[Nightbird]

Cate, thank you so very much for sharing.

By the way the little line for Petco was funny.. (Were pets go)

WFMS...

* Not believing heavily in coincidence. I had a wonderful and amazing experience yesterday. It's a bit of a long story so read on if you'd like.
:

 

[RhymeFairy]

peaceful walks
mountain air
hammocks swinging.
ocean breeze
waves crashing
on bare feet.

candles lit,
bubble bath love.
slow slides
tongue glides.

lil nips n kisses
low ... soft.
massages,
nice n long.

returning
all the above ...



*fans self, Yum

 

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