Saturday March 6th ~

 The most beautiful people wear their hearts 

on their sleeves, and their souls in their smiles...

On Wednesday March 3rd Florida celebrated its 176th birthday.

It only took five years for the population to grow to 

87,445 people, according to the Florida Department of State. 

 Now, the United States census Bureau says that Florida's

population is more than 21 million and growing.

A gazillion of reasons.  Climate.  Year round beaches.

  Of the 48 contiguous states in the US., Florida has the 

most shoreline of any of them with 8,436 miles.  No matter

 where you're at in Florida you're no farther than 

60 miles away from the nearest beach.

Friday was quiet.  We had balcony time.   Enjoyed the

 view and adult drinks.  We have still not ventured out

 into restaurants.   Spring break is in full swing now in 

South Florida. Everyone is coming to Florida because

 the restrictions are less.  It's fun in the sun time.

Saturday.  The day holds possibilities.  

Every day does.  Wishing the same to everyone.

Slow down and enjoy everyday.

  Life goes by way too fast...

~Nadiya~

It's Not Always Easy...

Life is about doing the things that make you happy.

Not the things that please other people...

Yesterday was a bad day for my friend Anna.  Her Taino is not doing well.  

He's not eating and all he does is lay down.  Sleeps and sleeps. When

 I was talking to her all I heard in her voice was the desperation of 

someone who is grabbing on to any lifeline that life throws.  

I know exactly what she is going through and I can tell you is in not easy. 

 Every minute is more agonizing than the other.  If only we lived a little closer.

  We could comfort each other, but Anna lives all the way in California.  I hope

 today her Taino is doing a little better today.  Will know in a little.  Little Taino
 is not doing so good right now. Has not eaten since Wednesday

It was another cold day yesterday.  Not much difference today.  Looking forward 

to doing a little Skype with the little ones.  Aleah and Vanessa.  We have been missing 

each other for one reason or another.  Somehow with the 7 hour difference 

our schedules just don't seem to be at odds.  Today fortunately we 

can finally do it.  Good start of the day for sure.  Yes, indeed.

Friday night in Branson was quiet.  Some TV, snacks and of course Sniff Sniff 

laying in his favorite spot between Arvid's legs.  He tries to lay between my legs,

 but I move too much so he get upset and move away.  He's a cute little kitty.

Any day that starts with Lilly Vade's smile is definitely going to be a good day.  

My mom is doing better.  Still hurting quite a lot, but she is not a quitter.  She does

 her physical therapy 3 times a week with a therapist coming to her home and on the other

 days my dad is her therapist.  My dad is just the best.  I have to say I am one of

the luckiest people in the world to have been given the parent I have. 

 We are lucky kids and we never take them for granted.

Happy Saturday everyone.  Just remember that the things you take for

 granted are the exact same things someone else is praying for.

At the end of the day all you need is hope and strength.

Hope that it will get better ans strength to hold on until it does...

~Nadiya~