1/26/11

o.k. Here's what's going on. I've committed the next two months to bringing Braco here to Indy. I feel this will be an ultimate good deed for many, many people.

So I might not have time to write individual g.d's .

Today, I shared Braco with John Domont. He's into helping people with their health and to taking good care of himself. He has a huge network of people. At first he was mean. He asked me if I wanted money. I said. No. Wanted to use his studio. No. Then I asked if he would just get on line and and get an idea of what Braco is all about and what he could mean to the hopeless people of Indy and the environs. He said he would and he got on line before we hung up.

He's mean but if he gets it, he could be of great help. I believe that he truly wants to help others. So, we'll see.

1/19/11 Chores

GD to myself. Washed my hair. Did all my (allowable) exercises. And had a good hot breakfast.

Then off to the bank. Finally, I got my toes done. My feet are always bare, and my toe nails grow sooo fast. Finally, if I let them go long enough, my sharp little toe nails start shredding my pants. No. So today, I went to nail city where I picked a happy, fun and sparkling red polish. In the winter red makes me so happy. And also Luke. He saw the color and . . . . he loved the color. So it's a GD to him as well.

I love this nail salon. You can relax and read. No one forces you to talk. You don't have to feel guilty about being decadent.

Afterwards, I shopped at Whole foods. Easier than ever. I didn't have to worry about counting steps. Better all the time.

I got gas. OMG. There was a line at the gas station. What? There's never a line at this place.

I guess the threat of a storm is scaring people. Well, me too. I don't like to let my car be on empty when it gets really cold. Is that a GD to my car. Well, yes. You have to treat your property well too. Everything is part of God. So you have to respect it.

At home I got a good surprise. (I hope). Luke and I are meeting with the composer for my work , "At His Holy Feet, " on Saturday.

1/17/11 Meditation Class, Dr K, L's necklace

I can't even express how I feel about today's meditation class. It just flowed from my center. It's hard to be completely honest and to open your heart, but I did it. I shared my heart and the heart's of all my great teachers. My willingness to share this process and bless others with it is my GD.

Then we ate lunch and went to our chiropractor appointment. Dr K is with me all the way--as I make changes. He wants to make sure that I don't hurt myself in adjusting to my new flexibility. He told me to hit a balance between using the cane and walking without it. He gave me an exercise which I plan to do tonight. He did a GD for me. He supported me. I'm very grateful.

Then, I told Luke that we should pick up a new necklace for his golden sun. I encouraged him to take care of himself. He really doesn't like the chain that goes with his golden sun and he can't put it on and take it off by himself. We went to Patoras. Tony was there. He's sweet and best of all he knows jewelry. He knows how to give you what you want. G.D. He listened to us and he helped us find the perfect necklace. Luke was happy.

Then, I saw Michael's Art Store. I knew that I needed a brown and black color for my painting. In the past, I would have brushed my own needs aside, thinking that Luke should get home and get his work done before we watch Jeopardy and Chuck. But no. I asked and Luke was happy to help. We picked the paints together. He has a good eye. And got some other items that we wanted. Including two cute lolly pops for the kids. G.D.'s all around.

1/16/11 NM, Dinner w Emme and Bobby

I helped a number of customers at NM. Matt and I know how to lift the energy of the store. This helps people and it helps with the bottom line.

1/15/11 movie night

I'm not sure. Did I do a GD today. Well, Luke and I wanted to get rid of the items we'd collected for charity. Why should they sit about cluttering our dining room, when someone else could really use them.

Luke got a call from the kid who was auditioning. He would be an hour or more late --due to winter weather. Luke thought we would have time to bring our give aways to the store that gives free things to people who need them. I got my act together and got ready fast. Then we worked together to get the goods in order. Luke brought it into the car and we were off. It's nice to know that people will be excited to find some of our high end items.

When we got home, Luke went to audition his student. I took a call from his mom, Nana. Nana is old and lonely. Mostly house bound. She makes it hard on herself because she ends most visits telling people that they're fat and need to lose weight. Afterwards they don't want to come back. She also talks about how miserable her life is--and you know, it is. No one wants to hear it. But I don't mind. Words are only words. Who cares.

Lately we've been talking about Braco. I tell her about the miracles that have come about in relation to Braco's energy. And basically anything I can think of that would uplift and amaze her. She loves it.

So yes, it's a g.d.

I'm painting. A g.d. for Babs which will auction it off in a few weeks. Paint, Ashley, Paint.

Movie Night! Luke and MKate wanted to see "The King's Speech, " and I wanted to see

Tangled. I gave in. Two against one. WOW. Another g.d. And I wasn't even sure that I'd done any.

1/14/11 Appoint with B Cat, NM

Today I pushed myself. A lot. It didn't work for me. It was a bad deed to myself. I wish that I had been completely healed. In just a second that all the health issues that I've had over the years vanished. I wanted to throw away my cane. That didn't quite happen. So . . . hum.

I know that my immune system has come back. It started when Luke and I were watching Braco's videos and on line clips. That's how I was able to get up at 2:45 with about an hour's sleep and get to hawaii. I did get sick . . . . but after a day of Braco making the gazings I woke up early and in great health and spirits and the rest of our stay was pure magic. Come on Ashley. Last year Dr L was worried and didn't know what to do to help you. Now you're feeling alive again. So stop being a baby. And stop wanting what you didn't get . . . yet.

My good deed for myself and my family is to take what I was given with love and respect and joy and move into my future thankfully.

And yes. I'm 50 % healed of my injuries. The left side of my body is pain free for the first time in 10 years. But 50 % is not 100 %. I want to whole thing. So today, I'm not grateful for my 50%. I know I should be and hopefully I will be tomorrow.

1/13/11 B Town and the kids. Yay

Luke and I are working better and better together (not perfect --yet) , but so much better.

Luke helped me get ready. His GD. It took him a beat to get his head around it, but in the end he helped. I asked and he was willing.

I gave Greyling a bit (smidge) of chicken with her meal. She was in cat heaven. She licked her platter clean. I felt like I'd done a GD.

God did a GD for us. l.m. (little miracle). The weather had been snowy and slick. Today, our B town day, the roads were perfect. Tomorrow it will snow again. I am so grateful. Luke is grateful as well.

We picked up Xavier at school. He was delighted to see Papa and me. At home, we gave him his "magic" crystal and he loved knowing (without really knowing) that someone special thought he was going to be a master. Then Luke took a nap and X and I played Bay Blade. I got 5 wins and he got 13. Rain usually gets 1 or 0--so I'm excited. Then X and I played a card game. He won the first game and I won the 2nd. I wouldn't let myself win every game, but I didn't mind giving him a challenge. When I play with X, I think it's a GD both ways. I love to play with him and he loves playing with me.

At 5:00 we left for X's school. It was a special evening when the teachers introduce parents and grandparents to the children's school day. They love and honor these kids and care so much about them. They do GD's every day and all comes through from their true love of kids. X loved showing us his work.

When she saw me, Violet ran over and hugged me. She loves her gramma. And that's a very sweet feeling.

THen, we went to dinner. I had to keep reminding Rain and Ry that Luke wanted Gluten free pasta --which we can only get at Brachettas. That was my care for him. He loved every bite.

We're going to have some time challenges in the next few weeks--as Luke gets back into his schedule at Butler and with the 2 orchestras that he's concert master for. This time we talked quietly and we made compromises that worked for both of us and for our family. Wow. It's the first time that we've worked so beautifully together. We came up with a perfect plan. Braco's GD to us. He blessed our lives.