As we celebrate
the birth of Christ
we look into the depths
of our hearts
and find there
a constant and endless
source of Love, because of Him
May you find peace today
and hope for a better tomorrow

May you be in company of loved ones
and forever walk along side the Angels.

Merry Christmas my friends, and family
and all of you who are now in Heaven
please know you are remembered
and always missed.

May your dreams be sweet
and your lives
a confimation
of DIVINE grace.

 Blessed Be.

Surgery Day

First comes the paperwork

have to have that

then comes the sitting in the waiting room

glancing over at the coffee machine

 you wish you could have a cup

just one small cup

Your name is called

you meet the nurses 

and you answer all those questions

you already have answered previously.

you meet the doctor who is going

to make sure you are asleep 

before the surgery takes place

you are happy to meet this doctor

Then comes the "needle" nurse

and begins the search of a hundred veins

well, maybe not a hundred, but for me

it ended up ...3 tries then finally a good one,

she tapes the needle down, don't want 

it bumped into or messed with in any way

You feel a little sleepy waiting for everyone

you stomach growling...oh if only I could have

just a cracker or something...even a mint.

Here comes the Doctor

smiles and assures you 

nothing to worry about.

Finally you are escorted to the

operating room

Bright lights! Cold room!

so many different tools 

on a table next to you.

 you wonder which will

be used on you.

You are informed, this may sting

a little and then you will be going

to sleep...A Little?

excuse me...Ouch..

A little...o.k.well, seemed like

at least five minutes of burning

but then it's over.

you are off somewhere

while the doctor cuts into,

takes out of, sews up

or glues together

what was open and bleeding

moments before.

So good to have 

not been awake and alert

over all that.

You wake to a nurses' voice asking

are you awake yet? Your surgery

is all over. You slowly open your eyes.

thinking  to yourself

oh come on now

no way could the surgery be done

not yet, just got here.

The nurse takes your vitals

and deems you fit to go home.

Your doctor comes by

to tell you what all was  done

and gives you instructions

which you are totally going to forget.

Thank  goodness for them being written

and given to you to review

or you would most likely not have

the slightest clue what you are suppose to do.

Finally, you are picked up

and on your way home

and all you can think of 

is Why won't my eyes stay open?

as well as wow, am I starving!

nothing after midnight

that's rough.

You get yourself settled down

and once again...slumber land

You awaken to the reality

that the pain meds are wearing off

so you quickly find some more

before you really start to "feel" again.

You swallow your meds and wait

and hope they will bring you relief

as you sip 7 up and stare at the t.v.

not knowing what you are even

looking at you begin to fall asleep 

once more.

Just before closing my eyes

I think about all the surgeries

in the past and I realize how blessed

I am, still able to be here in this world

with my wonderful family

and amazing friends.

The phone rings, message left

wishing me speedy recovery

I think to myself, see? blessed

that 's  me.

Grateful, that also is me.

Surgery over with,

a bit more sleep perhaps

and tomorrow?

not sure. I only know this,

Tomorrow I will be thanking God

for allowing Angels to hold my hand

because I  have not a single doubt

they did...and still do.

surgery day thoughts, Oct. 11th 2012

,

Time is only relevant
if it is spent with the understanding
that everything we do and say
has an effect in one way or another

To waste even a moment
with violence, arrogance
with pettiness, greed 
racism, hatred, gossip
is like slapping the face
of whom many of us
call GOD.

Time is only relevant
if it is used with respect
and gratitude
for within each moment
there is the possibility
to achieve great things
to find our sacred authentic selves
and in others

Time is only relevant
if you do not stand still
within it
but rather move with sincere intention
towards all that is positive
and with the desire
to leave this world
a better place having been here.

Lorrie Salvetti  Oct. 4th 2012

I am amazed
at how remarkable
you really are
each day there seems
something new you say
or you do
that reaches in
and touches my soul

What a blessing
you have always been
and I can't imagine
anything I could love
more than I love you

You bring my heart warmth
you bring my days laughter
and compassion
you make me happy in ways
I never knew before
just being you
doing what you say and do

Sweet Angel of mine
daughter I love you so.


mama  oct. 4th 2012

Angel Of Mine

Your hands once so tiny
my own could wrap around them
now at 18 they are still small
slender and graceful

You are so petite
as I once was at your tender age
and your voice fills my ears
a certain music, unlike any other

when you laugh
my heart skips a beat
and the world seems warmer

Your heart is full of wonder
and your dreams bigger than the sky
as they should be and as I pray they
always shall be

Your spirit is like a wild stallion
embracing your new found freedom like
the moon embraces the earth

Such a glorious light you are
as you shine upon those around you
you are the miracle in my life
and the keeper of my heart and soul.

Angel of mine
from the Heavens you were born
and every day you awaken in me
forgotten parts of myself and bring to life
that which I was not even aware existed or could
exist within me.

Angel of mine
I love you with a passion
that nothing else could ever
compare to.

always,
your mama

Fathers Day

Today we honor the men in our lives
that know that there is more to being a father
then just a biological tie

It is unconditional love
it is strength, gentleness,compassion
it is the willingness to teach and to learn
to be a friend and mentor

It is having a gentle heart
yet powerful soul
understanding the importance of tenderness
of respect and honor

It is knowing when someone calls you "Dad"
it is a blessing , never a burden
it is a gift to win the heart of a child
it is an eternal circle
the heart within the man
the heart within the child
no matter the age nor circumstance

Today we honor the men in our lives
who stand proud and strong
and whom we cherish for their constant presence
making our lives so much richer
Happy Fathers Day to all of you.