(: Looking for the positives in the negatives :)

Blog Post created by MarilynH on May 16, 2020

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sometimes we might have to look a little harder for the positives BUT we'll always find something I'm very thankful for the rain today because it's much better than the 13 inches of snow that we got last weekend although I'd much rather it was sunny BUT there's never ever any reason good enough on the face of this earth that's worth screwing up a perfectly beautiful quit NOT when we know that smoking kills and it doesn't matter who you are or where you live it's bound to catch up with you at some point AND that scares the HELL out of ME I can't even imagine relapsing and having a Dr tell ME to go home and get my affairs in order that there's nothing that can be done for ME just the thought of that gives ME the chills! We CAN and MUST stick with N.O.P.E and vigilance N.M.W because another Day ONE would totally suck big time but another Day WON IS A GIFT OF LIFE......

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Karen333 May 16, 2020 8:45 AM
Very helpful and true Thank you! I try to see the positive side of everything also, just makes me feel better about myself
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YoungAtHeart May 16, 2020 9:09 AM
I think right now it IS a bit more difficult to find the positives - but I work at it every day. The sun is shining today and for that I am grateful! Going to hang my wash outside, and I will be thankful to sleep in sun and breeze kissed jammies tonight. I have hurt myself doing too much, which just makes me angry with me - but I will be grateful I have a lovely yard in which to sit and read, or do a crossword as I mend. The work I still have to do really CAN wait (as I say it over and over to myself!!!).
The rain will help your flowers bloom!
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- MarilynH @ YoungAtHeart on May 16, 2020 10:25 AM
  Try to be take it easy so you can mend this rain is disappointing but it's much better than over a foot of snow I overdid it yesterday too filling the wheelbarrow with gravel filling some holes in around the yard ugh but I did enjoy hanging my laundry out and snuggling in fresh jammies and bedding that sure is positive.
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Mandolinrain May 16, 2020 9:41 AM
This is such a timely and GREAT blog. It truly is hard to find the positives currently with the Pandemic, the weather changes....and well...everything.

This blog is a reminder that a rainbow is there..its just camouflaged. Waiting it out can make us appreciate the betters times all the much more.
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Cousin-Itt May 16, 2020 9:57 AM
It's hard to always find a positive but they are their I may not have seen BB for a long while but here is my morning positive My weekly pictures of a Healthy BB 5 months old yesterday.
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- Mandolinrain @ Cousin-Itt on May 16, 2020 10:03 AM
  Adorable!
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- YoungAtHeart @ Cousin-Itt on May 16, 2020 10:13 AM
  Oh, my, I am SO sorry you are missing these months with the little guy! Thank GOD for digital cameras, and the internet.
  Hard to accept, I know, but it could be so much worse. I think about the loved ones of those in the world wars, praying every day for a word from them and praying, too, not to get a knock on the door.
  He is beyond adorable! Can't wait for your report that you are cuddling with that little guy! I know it will be worth the wait!
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- MarilynH @ Cousin-Itt on May 16, 2020 10:26 AM
  Oh my gosh he's a Happy handsome little man.
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Daniela2016 May 16, 2020 10:48 AM
Thank you Marilyn, love the new avatar, and it is the perfect picture for being positive; you are smiling, with your face, your body posture, even your sunglasses are smiling! Thank you for the message, uplifting as always!
And YoungAtHeart, please get the rest you deserve, and the work can wait; you can always do it in small tasks, and enjoy the beautiful weather. I hope soon the pools will open in your area, and you can go and exercise in the water!
Because my right knee does not want to let me walk any serious distance, this year I had to get in the pool much sooner than any prior year. But that is my positive of every day for the last week or so: 30 min of getting in the pool since last weekend (you all remember the hole I was in last week by this time); so I am making swimming a priority and a positive
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- Kdot1st @ Daniela2016 on May 16, 2020 3:26 PM
  Oh how I wish to be in the water. They've already announced all public pools in Nashville are to stay closed all summer.
  Guess I'll try to continue horizontal running & bed dancing sitting up but most days I can barely sit up. So frustrating.
  But I'm no longer wheezing all the time. And my O2 has been staying at 97/98. It was usually around 90/91.
  And found out I'm going to have a 9th grandbaby around Thanksgiving.
  Hopefully things be better by then so I can be there.
  Karen
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  - MarilynH @ Kdot1st on May 16, 2020 3:46 PM
    Huge but EXtra gentle hug coming your way Karen. Kdot1st
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  - Daniela2016 @ Kdot1st on May 16, 2020 6:09 PM
    I am sorry Karen Kdot1st, I did not read it right before I gave you the like. Good for you that you practice the horizontal running (which I am going to look up cause I don't know what it is), happy for the O2 levels though, and congrats on your 9th grandbaby!
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    - minihorses @ Daniela2016 on May 16, 2020 7:22 PM
      And it was 86 degrees today here in the mid-atlantic. Go figure.
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      - YoungAtHeart @ minihorses on May 16, 2020 7:29 PM
        Where in the mid-Atlantic are you? I am near Baltimore (luckily in a suburb!)
        
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    - Kdot1st @ Daniela2016 on May 17, 2020 4:51 PM
      Lol Not sure horizontal running is defined anywhere.
      I got the idea from Fat Amy in the movie Pitch Perfect.
      It was suggested I do a blog on exercises for the bedridden and that sounds like a great idea. I'll do that in a bit.
      Karen
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MarilynH May 16, 2020 10:54 AM
《《《《《《《《《《Hugs from me to you Daniela 》》》》》》》》》》
You are a true inspiration for all of us and you are definitely a kindred spirit.
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sweetplt May 16, 2020 11:01 AM
MarilynH ... gotcha in my heart...Colleen 530 DOF
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- MarilynH @ sweetplt on May 16, 2020 11:11 AM
  Thank you Colleen huge hug right back to you.
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Christine13 May 16, 2020 12:23 PM
Good Morning Marilyn. There are many positives and thinking about them helps tune out the negatives.
I for one am grateful for another day, no matter what that will bring.
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- MarilynH @ Christine13 on May 16, 2020 12:26 PM
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Deena-A.-Yenni May 16, 2020 1:47 PM
Hail Hail the Gang's all here!! Thot I'd chime in with song. Heh heh. Thanks for the beautiful message.
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JACKIE1-25-15 May 16, 2020 3:21 PM
Nice blog, nice avatar. Thanks for the inspiration. I like the large font. Easy for me to read. Thanks.
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Maki May 16, 2020 3:27 PM
Thank you Marilyn . You always have a great way to inspire .
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elvan May 16, 2020 5:07 PM
Great blog, lady. We all need to be reminded to be positive these days, it is so easy to slide into the black hole of despair.
Kdot1st congratulations on the newest grandchild coming! How wonderful. Your oxygen sats are very impressive, good for you.
Ellen
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Strudel May 16, 2020 6:08 PM
Finding positives here in my very solitary Life......the weather has been perfect! That certainly makes a huge difference! I planted lots of annual flowers in pots yesterday and today. Thanks Marilyn - Please take care!
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SuzyQ411 May 16, 2020 11:35 PM
As always, a fantastic post MarilynH I also send you healing thoughts Youngatheart.7.4.12 Blog and also Cousin-Itt I send positive vibes that this whole mess will be over soon and you'll get to snuggle that fast-growing and adorable grandson of yours and Kdot1st Congratulations on the coming of a new grandchild AND suggest you post a learning blog on horizontal running and bed dancing for those of us who are limited in physical exercise options due to age and/or physical limitations (possibly in large print?), and the reminders from all to remain thankful for the blessings we do have in our lives. And, last but not least, thank you Mandolinrain for the reminder that a glorious promise of a rainbow is in our future!
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- Kdot1st @ SuzyQ411 on May 17, 2020 4:53 PM
  Thanks.
  Great idea. I'll get right on that..... later.... naptime
  
  Karen
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  - Daniela2016 @ Kdot1st on May 17, 2020 5:23 PM
    Thanks, I found it
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    - Kdot1st @ Daniela2016 on May 17, 2020 6:40 PM
      Lol, yep, Thas it.
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  - SuzyQ411 @ Kdot1st on May 17, 2020 6:18 PM
    Rest up. Have a great Sunday afternoon nap
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