Extended Family



Daughter Christine had a special day yesterday and we sang her happy birthday and had special flowers and
cupcakes which was a real surprise.



There is a new caterer in Port Orchard and she did a fantastic job in making Christine's favorite dark chocolate cakes.    She even delivers.    Christine posted her gifts on Facebook and has had several write on her wall asking her to save them one....maybe one will bring a candle and sing to her and give her hugs from all of us.  



An interesting sign, words that have special meaning as each of us have people in our lives who become 'family' and we wouldn't want it any other way.   Below are pictures of a few in  my life.



Sharon Guinn who knows how to put a smile in her eyes and not only paints but sings.  She is altruistic and gives much of herself to her family, friends and her community.    She is a wonder and gives great hugs.



Marcia who is a lady with personality plus.  She is never to busy to help others and has adopted me as another mother since she lost her own just a short year ago.   She is one of the 'stars' that shine and has many talents.   She is an excellent cook, wouldn't miss a yard sale where she picks up all kinds of useful things to give to the teachers for their students.  Pads, pencils, crayons, craft materials, you name it she finds it.   She puts up apple butter and applesauce to die for.    A fourteen year cancer survivor who really appreciates life in moments each day, every day.



Jennifer another giver and one who has a deep and abiding faith which she shares in all of the good deeds she does each day, every day.   She really is beautiful inside and out.



Hey Mike . . . I've known Mike for a lot of years and he is special.     Mike has a special sense of being and is always at the ready to help someone in need.     In his eyes needs and deeds go together.   The love of his life is Mari, his wife of many years, and then his motorcycle. 



Truer words were never spoken . . . as you can see from a few of my friends I put on the blog this morning, all show signs of compassion and tolerance for their fellow man and have become better people because of it.   I hope you have a family of friends who share their altruistic nature and have no fear of living life sharing and caring.    It is an addition to your family I hope you are lucky enough to have and you reach out with a smile in your eyes and share yourself with those you care about.    Take time out to really get to know your friends and never be afraid to add a new friend to the fold.    So today, look around and see how you are doing making an extended family and your expectations about living and loving will increase a thousand fold.    Hugs to all.