11/29/10 meditation class, conversation, wal mart

Meditation class was quiet and deep. I got a good start to my day. When I'm in a deep state , I feel that I can pray for my family and for our world. I feel that those prayers for all are GD's.

Then Luke and I spent the day together. We were coming from deep peace and the day seemed to flow on another level.

11/27/10 Shopping, Movie Night

I woke up determined to . . . get up early, even though I didn't sleep well last night. I got up for family breakfast with Emme, Bobby, and Becky and Kevin (who had to go home this morning.)

I don't like to get up early. I have to give up my prayers and exercises and etc. So that was my GD. It meant a lot to the kids. AND I was able to rest after we had dropped the kids off at the air port.

After resting, I went Christmas shopping. It's always hard for me to hopple around the stores, but . . . I am happily thinking and dreaming of healing in Hawaii with Braco. I got gifts for Emme and Bobby also the gift that Luke and I are giving to a soldier and stuff for the littles.

AND the movie was great. We saw "Morning Glory, " with Rachel McAdams and Harrison Ford.

11/26/10 NM

When I work at NM, I strive to offer people the help they need, and also to show each one (give or take) the respect they're entitled to. I wasn't feeling my best today. I offered my best anyway. MKate made me a cup of tea. Her GD to me.

I'm not sure I did any other GD's today. Honestly, I'm so tired. I'm usually tired, but the allergy shots gave me a kind of flu. I made dinner anyway. At the end, Luke helped me and that was his GD to me. He usually doesn't help with dinner. And, I asked for the help. That's rare for me. So doing a good deed to myself is not only good for me but for everyone who cares about me.

11/26/10 THanksgiving at Rain and Ry's house

I haven't posted in a few but that doesn't mean that I haven't thought about and tried my best to do at least one GD. Braco says that you don't have to think big. One little GD after another and you have changed not only your world, but the whole world.

11/25/10 Yesterday, Luke and I had our first set of allergy shots. I knew that we wouldn't feel our best and I wanted to hire a cab to pick up our daughter and son-in-law (coming in from NJ.) Luke said no and I gave in too fast. My instinct was right. We didn't feel our best, it was raining heavily, and there was a lot of construction. Luke got lost. And so on. I wanted to blame. I wanted to say, we could have been home, safe and sound. But instead I said, I wish I had honored my instinct.

Luke got mad anyway because he felt guilty. Instead of carrying on and on, I stopped and changed the subject. Peace was restored. And yes, there was more wrong turns and stressful driving. I continued to keep quiet on the subject, and again peace.

Sometimes, people cause themselves and their loved ones needless stress. I decided not to play. The kids were hungry. I made a chicken salad for Kevin (son-in-law) and let Becky fend for herself--because that's what she prefers. and so . . . no sharp words.

11/26/10 Listening to my inner voice with respect. This morning, the kids told us that they wanted to spend the night in B town with Rain and Ry and the kids. They wanted to drive up with us and then have Emme and Bobby take us home. Hummm. It was o.k. with Rain and Ry BUT they hadn't checked with Emme and Bobby. I knew this was a bad idea. I could have been lazy and not speak up. BUT I listened and guess what . . . . Emme and Bobby were going to leave B town early and we didn't want to be locked into that early time. So . . . instead we took two cars. I drove up with Becky and Luke drove up with Kevin.

Becky is sensitive in conversation. I know about that. So . . this time, I didn't enter the fray. The ride was interesting and pleasant.

Thanksgiving was delicious. Rain worked her hardest to entertain us and a friend whose wife was recovering from surgery. I wanted to leave while there was still time to get home before dark. It was still raining hard. BUT Rain had a headache and there was so much clean up. I stayed to help with the clean up. I did more than half. Then I honored myself by setting off for home.

I did do part of the drive in the dark but God was with me and I was protected. Yes, it was a hard drive through heavy rain and construction. And things did come about but God was with me every moment. I was so grateful.

I have so much to be grateful for. Blessings rain down upon me. I am soooo grateful.

11/22/10 Med Class, Dr K, Pumpkin cries??? then gets better

In the beginning of meditation class, Cathy told us a sad, sad story about her nephew. He just died due to uncontrolled eating. Tomorrow she and her husband are going to spend the holiday with her sister who just lost her son. It was a beautiful class. We all prayed for the young man to bless him on his journey. The GD was from my teacher and from all the members of the class who prayed.

Before we left for class, we had a situation with Pumpkin. She was playing outside and suddenly Luke and I both had the feeling that we should let her in and feed her. She wasn't herself. She was crying very, very loudly--which is not like her at all. She didn't want to eat. It was strange. She yelled num num num but didn't eat and wanted to go right outside. We were worried.

When I opened the front door, she was sitting on her chair. We fed her and gave her water. As I stood watching her, I recalled my daily prayer--that God will give me easy lessons and let me learn and come to know him gently. I am going to contemplate the upset I went through when I thought Pumpkin was badly hurt.

When we got home from class , Pumpkin was gone--we thought that was good. She was able to get around. Mary-Kate knows everything. Well, she does. She and Luke have that in common. She was planning to come over to check out Pumpkin and see if she's hurt or what caused the pain that seems to be in her right back foot

We had to go to our chiropractor's appointment, but we weren't so worried. We knew that MKate would come and see about Pumpkin. And she did. Later she told me that Pumpkin seemed to be fine--her guess is that Pumpkin tried to jump from too high and hurt a joint in her right back side. MKate the vet did a good deed to Pumpkin and to Luke and I.

Okay. Another GD. We met someone at Whole Foods that we usually don't talk to. We did.

In a sweet way.

11/20/10 NM, Dinner with Emme and Bobby

Let's see. Did I move out of my comfort zone to do a GD for someone else?

When a customer comes to NM with the real desire to grow and to learn things about themselves, then I can help and support their journey. I think that happened three times today. Then there are people who just want to come in and pick up a particular product. They don't want to talk or to learn anything new. So, then, it's a GD to leave them alone. And I did that too.

To be able to serve others with love and respect, you have to be present with them and to feel what they want and need. This isn't always easy.

After work, I rested a little and then we went to Emme and Bobby's. I was tired but my energy came back and we had fun. I did a GD for myself by not eating any sweets and I only ate half of my pasta. I had to work at it.

11/19/10 coffee w Marge, NM

It was fun to have coffee with Marge. I got to know her at St Luke's. We talked about our lives and got to know each other better than we did when I was at St L's. I think it's a GD to let someone know you, and to be supportive of them in their journey.

I got a chance to help a number of people at NM. I connected with two customers who needed support and help. I think the things I suggested to them will really help, in areas that they needed help. AND they bought stuff and raised the bottom line at NM.

As always, MKate looks after me (and every one who needs her). She helped me to the car and watched to see that I was safely on my way before she closed the back door of NM.

11/19/10 B town--magic as always

My daughter, B-J, left a message that her back was hurting and that she was worried about her job. When I called her, she sounded very concerned. I went right to my meditation and prayer area and lit a sweet, scented candle. Then I placed her photo next to the candle and prayed.

When I spoke with her husband later that night, he told me that the problems were solvable and not to worry. God comes through again.

As always, I was prepared with small gifts for the kids and with little sweet snacks--6 m&m's in a snack bag and 6 jelly belly's. Xavier was thrilled with his BayBlades and Violet loved the outfit for her Zu-Zu pet. What they liked best was playing with Luke and I. V and I love to write stories together and then do the illustrations.

11/17/10 Hair, lots of chores

I changed my hair appoint when Eunice called me and that was a GD.

Hummm. Well, I didn't do any good d's at my hair appointment. We just had fun together. My hair turned out amazing. That was Eunice's GD to me, and I was appreciative.

Afterwards I went to Target to get some treats for the littles and some presents for the box that Luke and I are sending to the soldiers who will have to spend Christmas in a hot, awful country for from home. I guess I didn't realize how hard and awful it was for the soldiers--until Mike's nephew came home from his tour of duty. Then, I heard the truth, and I was deeply grateful that these young men are going through so much for us--here at home.

11/15/10 Meditation class, Luke's necklace

The class was . . . sooo peaceful. Maybe that's Bapuji's GD to us, because you can really feel his presence. Mummmm.

After lunch, we picked up Luke's birthday necklace. I'm so glad that RG was awful when Luke's former necklace kinked and was difficult to open and close. RG took the kinker back with very bad grace and left us open to buy a new wonderful necklace. Luke loves it and it looks great on him. Also we bonded with the sales guy. Tony is someone we could trust and get other items from. A GD to us from the universe.

Here's where I could have used some work. Luke and I spent way too much time trying to spend our air miles points for a rental car in Hawaii. Finally I got frustrated and was less than pleasant to people that can't do anything about company policy. Anti GD.

BUT folks. I didn't hang on to the negativity. I fed it to the inner fire and moved on free of stress. This was a GD for me and for Luke.

Later Emme called me and said that Bobby might be able to help me with the miles issues. We laughed a lot. And yes we were making gentle fun of our husbands. Funny and not really an anti GD.

11/13 &14/10 NM, Em's Bday partys

Yesterday (11/13) was Emme's birthday. She chose to go into B town and share the day with the littles. Emme and Bobby picked us up and it was great to let someone else to the driving--GD from Bobby to us.

Rain works so hard. But she loves to entertain and share with others. GD to her sister, she made reservations at a lovely B-town restaurant Tallent (5 star); she also baked one of her yummy cakes to share with us and with the littles--as a pre-dinner delight, like and appetizer.

We ate and laughed and had so much fun. In the weeks before the b-day, I took a lot of time to find just the right gifts for Emme. She's so nice to us that I wanted to make her smile. And she did.

We left for Indy late. Bobby wanted to drive (his big new car which I have never driven before) but he was very tired. I talked to him and kept him interested, so he got through the drive.

(14 /11) Matt and I rocked it out at NM. Really.

We had a sweet talk with Melissa. It was the most open talk we have had so far. I think she felt comforted and supported.

At night, Luke and I went to Emme and Bobby's for her second b-day dinner. They cooked and everything was delicious as always. Nicole and William came. Our 4th daughter and her boy friend. We love them both. Nikki made a yummy gluten, milk and egg free dessert for Luke. We all ate it, but he was in heaven.

I always wash the dishes. Tonight is was a bit harder. My ankle and my calf hurt. But I did it anyway. I rested for awhile and felt fine again.

11/12/10 Chores, NM

I worked on my Chirstmas song which I hope will make people happy, and remind them of the spiritual nature of Christmas. It's so easy to think of Chirstmas as just a time to get more stuff.

When Maya came into NM, I showed her Augustine's photo which I brought to show a few NM friends so they could pray for him. I told her his story and she said that when he comes to America she will try to help him get a job.

Also, when I watch Braco now I hold Augustine's photo so that he can be healed soon.

11/10/10 Cooking Adventures

O.K. I did chores all day. Laundry. Returning bad meat and smelly candy--that did not look as advertised and tasted like vicks vapo rub and etc.

Last night, too late, I started Luke's work lunch. I had to open a sealed package of turkey and . . .part of the package was all ready opened. I had to decide--should I use this turkey which is probably all right but what if it wasn't? So I wrote Luke a note and I took a deep breath and made another sandwich. GD.

Then Trader Joe's did a GD for me by taking it back. Along with a sack of candy that I had planned to give to the littles. On the sack were adorable little penguins. Inside were nasty gummies that smelled like gasoline and tasted ugh. They took those back as well. The manager was all about helping me to do this return in the easiest possible way. Thanks for the GD Trader Joes and nice manager.

I advertised this share as a cooking adventure. I tend to be a simple cook. Very simple. So when my husband came down with allergies to wheat, rye, gluten, milk and eggs--I had to make changes. I had to learn new tricks. Well, so far, I've bought gluten, milk, and egg free bread and other things I can get it at the market. Tonight I finally used egg substitute and gluten free crumbs to make yummy turkey burgers. Luke loved them.

11/9/10 Hatha , I Call Nana

I called Nana, also know as Luke's mom. Sometimes it's hard to talk to her because she's so depressed and just really wants to talk about her hard times. When I think about what my mom had to go through, I sometimes get mad at her complaints but . . . . then I just think about the fact that my mom had true faith and Luke's mom is alone without any faith. She talked for about an hour and I know that she felt better.

She loves to her my miracle stories. Why? I don't know. Maybe they speak to her inner self.

I told her about Carl and how he survived after so many heart issues and flat lines. Who knows?

She loved hearing it. It was something I couldn't give her in the material world.

She's upset because her house and her neighborhood are so isolate and quiet. She always says, quiet as the grave. I know she hates it--on one level. I told her that Carl bought a tent and pitched it in the midst of his friends forest land (lots of acres). He wanted to be alone to meditate and come closer to God. He is truly in silence. She was fascinated.

I'm going to send her a photo of Carl.

11/8/10 Med class, Dr K with Luke, chores

I had a deep meditation class. I coughed but it didn't matter. A new woman came to meditate with us. She's a nurse and I taught her a great breathing for calming her clients down.

Then Luke and I came home for a quick lunch before our appointment with Dr K. I'm glad that Dr K is doing the allergy treatments on Luke, and Luke is feeling a bit better. After all our chore doing, Luke wanted to go the 1/2 price book store and I remembered that I had to pick up some not too disgusting coffee "cream" without milk--from nearby Marsh. So we arranged that I would pick up the "cream" and then walk to the 1/2 price book store. As I'm looking for a good cream , I see Luke. He's coming to pick me up. That's a big GD for him because it would have been hard for me to walk so far with the cane. I received the GD with a lot of appreciation.

11/7/10 NM, Emme and Bobby's for din

When I work at NM, I always do GD's by going out of my way to help clients--giving them my very, very best. This time, I met a woman with health issues. I was able to get her on the right track. If she'll do what we agreed on , she should do very, very well. I'll be excited to hear how she does.

At home, I didn't have much time to rest before going to Emme and Bobby's for dinner. Fun guests. I love it when Ron and Mitch join us. Luke and I feel like he's kind of a son to us, the way that Nicole is kind of a daughter to us. So where's the GD here? I'd say that it's Ron who did the GD by . . . . well being the sweetheart that he is.

11/6/10 Lunch with Emme, Movie night doesn't happen

Emme did a gd to me. She took me to lunch in one of my fav areas of Carmel. I love the restaurants in Carmel because they're in a high end neighborhood and it's like watching a fashion show.

I got my fav oatmeal with fruit and candied pecans and we had a peaceful time just chatting. It was a great day. I was able to take walk from the restaurant to Emme's car. What a beautiful fall day with a clean , crisp smell to the air.

I don't know if I did a good deed today. Luke didn't feel well and neither did I. Hopefully tomorrow. But at least I had a deep appreciation for the GD that Emme did for me.

11/4/2010 B town

My GD is to gather the things that will bring smiles to the little's faces. Also I don't focus on the adults. I give my whole attention to the littles. This gives them a warm, loved feeling. We pick up Xavier from school and bring him home for snacks and play. Today after we traded Pokemon cards, we watched a Pokemon movie. So many characters. Such interesting interactions. When Violet came home from school, she saw me and jumped right on my lap. I love the way she says, "Gramma." I brought her a Tinker Bell fairy with wings that light up. She loved her. Violet was Tinker Bell for Halloween. What a lovely time.

On the way to B town, we stopped at Starbucks for warm drinks. Yes. It's beginning to get cold.

Luke was too tired to come inside. I had to balance two hot drinks while walking with my cane. The nicest man noticed my struggle. He helped. That was his GD to me and I send him blessings. I hope that someone does a GD for him tomorrow and makes him smile.

11/2/10 Stopped chores and helped out at NM

I was about to start my chores, I called MKate on the way to the dry cleaners and . . . It turns out that Melissa is really sick. So, I went in to do stock at NM. I was happy to help and glad for an easy chance to to a GD. MKate made me tea and gave me a health drink so that was her GD to me. Yay

11/1/10 Meditation Class, Luke's friends for dinner

Meditation class was interesting. We were late. Luke didn't feel well in the a.m. And we thought that the flying class would be late as before. Anyway, I felt off. So, I invited Bapuji to be with us and to direct the class. It was a powerful class. People cried.

When I knew I wasn't fully present, I just stayed with the shakti of the master--and that takes inner discipline. I count it as a GD because people gain blessings.

Luke and I have had problems with entertaining before. His idea is that I do all the work and he has fun with the guests. So, when I invited his friends to dinner and to see "Chuck," I knew I'd be doing most of the work. He's very tired so I didn't mind. He did help some and that was his GD.