Walking is the perfect way of moving if you want to see into the life of things. It is the one way of freedom. If you go to a place on anything but your own feet you are taken there too fast, and miss a thousand delicate joys that were waiting for you by the wayside. Elizabeth von Arnim

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Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Good News

Well, the news is good.  My Mom is cancer free!!  :-)  Thanks again for all your prayers!!

This morning when I woke up and looked out the window there was snow on the ground and more coming down.  It was just snow and no ice so I decided to go out as usual for my morning walk.



The temperature was 32 degrees so it wasn't cold.  I never did see anyone else out walking around the rest of the lake.  It was nice walking in fresh snow that no one else had walked in and being the only person around the lake.  About half way around the lake I was kind of disappointed to see a man come along plowing the path. I took this picture after he passed me.
When I got to the part of the path that leads away from the lake I was once again walking in fresh snow and picked up the plowed path again later on.  The path leading home away from the lake was not cleared either and I saw two other sets of footprints. Never did see who they belonged to though.
I saw two deer and fox and rabbit tracks.
For someone who doesn't like the snow I sure enjoyed walking in it this morning!
I walked 6.4 miles.
 Sunrise 7:20
Sunset 5:21
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I did get that ice cream last night though they didn't have any chocolate chip.  I got two flavors in one.  Turkey Hill Twin Mint - Mint flavor with chocolate covered cookie pieces and Chocolate mint flavor with chocolate cookie swirl.  Super good!!  Have you noticed you can't buy a half gallon of ice cream anymore.  The prices go up and the container keeps getting smaller.   What's with that!!!?

Look what Ken came home with yesterday for me. 
York Peppermint Patties!
He knows I love these and put them in his lunch box for me to find.  I'll enjoy one of them for the next four days.  :-)

I'm home for the day in the snow. I will get started cleaning the downstairs, have some lunch, finish cleaning, and then read and knit with what time I have left before starting supper.

Find some happiness in your day today.
A smile from me to you.
Happyone :-)
The most pleasant and useful persons are those 
who leave some of the problems of the universe 
for God to worry about.
~Don Marquis

17 comments:

Auntie sezzzzzz... said...

OHHHHHHHHHHH I am soooooooooooo happy for her, and for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What a relief!!!

Hugs and ♥'s...
'Cause Valentine Day is coming!

Ruta M. said...

Wonderful news for you and your mom. I'm sure that's one big smile for you today.
Keep warm and safe in all that snow.

Retired Knitter said...

So very glad for you and your mom. She doesn't need cancer complicating her life.

Wow, my favorite candy bar is York Peppermint Patty!! I have one waiting for me in the fridge right now!!

George said...

Your not the only one who's noticed smaller containers for the ice cream (and the higher prices).

Kerri Farley said...

Wonderful wonderful news!! I am very happpy for you and your Mom!!

I LOVE mint ice cream!

Happy@Home said...

So glad to hear the good news. I'm sure you and your mom are feeling a great sense of relief.
Your chocolate mint treats are right up my alley. One of my favorite flavor combinations.

Vee said...

So glad to read this great news! Phew.

We watched your video, John and I. We are both still amazed at your tenacity!

Pamie G. said...

Praise the Lord!!!! xoxoxox Pamie G.

Barb said...

Good news about your Mom! I liked seeing your lake under snow. I skied today - in new snow, of course!

KathyA said...

Am very glad to hear of your mom's good health.

Cheryl said...

I'm so glad you started out with the good news about your mother. So glad!!

The snow is deep and heavy. I'm guessing you won't walk tomorrow and that Ken will be home. I'll wait to find out :)

Sue said...

Your dedication is absolutely empowering!! I am so thankful for the good report for your mother.
blessings,
sue

Rathi said...

Oh that is brilliant news. I am so glad.

Mary said...

"Cancer Free" is the most wonderful news!!! Those words are beautiful.

Your walk in the snow was a delight. Do you enjoy hearing the crunch as you walk?

Anonymous said...

Great news!

Wanda

Gwendolyn said...

So thankful to hear this good news. I somehow missed this day's posting so had to come back and catch up! Praise the Lord for His goodness!

o2bhiking said...

I love those two words: "cancer free!" They have a wonderful sound, don't they? Art