What's on my mind

Hello to anyone who is curious enough to read my blog. Today I spent some time reading blogs and I thoroughly love all the talents that are displayed through these writings. I started to wonder if I was alot younger ( like most of you) what my blog story would have said. I do have a haphazard journal from the past thirty years of my life but I think if someone were to read it they would think me an alien who made periodical stops to the planet. No, the stories are not out of this world, but they are definitely written with little consistency. I do regret not being better at this, because now that I'm in the season of senior moments, those blanks in my journal drive me crazy. Was life just dull for eight to ten months at a time, or was I doing something too insane to write about.....or am I someone with a new identity...under protective custody?? Just kidding kids, you really are O'Hearons by birth.

Back to the earlier blogs. I was PEEKING into lives through the eyes of the far north. This lead me to making a phone call to my amazing friend Tami. We had a lovely long chat and this brought back many special memories of having her family here in NS. I want all of the wonderful families who have come to NS in the past, or who are here now to know that I love meeting you all, and I deeply appreciate having you be a part of my church family. I know that it can't be easy to come this far, and to be especially away from family.Your friendships and service have enriched my life.

Today I had a fun group of ladies over to my house. This is a group of Grandmother sisters in the ward. We gather once a month to socialize and spiritually uplift each other. Many of these sisters have been friends for a long time. I have learned so much things from these ladies..... mothering tips,cooking new recipes, sewing, scriptural understanding and so much more. I am very grateful for their examples, and even more their friendships and unconditional love. We all need these kind of people in our lives . I hope that I can be good friends to many, and that my children have the same quality of friends that I have found in my life.



It's a funny thing how this blog makes me want to reflect so much on my life, and consequently that of my family. God knew what he was doing when he made Family....and it was good.



Okay no more reflecting. I am going to tell you about something that I've done for myself lately.Now generally mothers aren't good at doing something for themselves, but this wise old lady has learned that if you don't no one else will ( generally) Anyway, I have started to enjoy having massages. I found them awkward at first ( being such a shy person!!!) but really they are amazing. To help make it even more comfortable, I have a sister that I VT who works at a spa. She gives the best massages and I leave there feeling like a million bucks. Last week I signed on for a facial, my first ever and it was divine. I had a facial waxing and I kind of floated out of there. I booked my next session for my Feb. birthday and I may go for a manicure with this one!! I don't quite know how I made it to my senior fifties without hardly ever using makeup etc. ( mind you a do react to many of these things.) Now don't worry I'm not having a midlife moment...but folks you have to feel good sometimes and a massage is a great place to start!!

I often feel like I ramble too much when I blog. I'm going to close shortly and head to the phone to wish a dear friend Happy Birthday. As I close I want to say that next to my precious family, I value my friendships a great deal. Thank you to all who have taken the time to get to know me, to be a comfort and a true friend. We really are never alone...but then again you know that!!