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Five Ways to Have Fun

List five things you do for fun.

1) Texting with my daughter in Switzerland and enjoying the fun of watching her with her grandson & the neighbor’s little boy
2) Communicating with Laina, our bonus daughter in Maryland, and watching her enjoy Leo, her grandson
3) Volunteering at our local nursing home and watching the residents’ big smiles as they get dolled up for glamorous photos in front of this lovely backdrop
4) Playing with my Boston “Terror” Kenny (he’s such a character)

5) Visiting with my dear hubby (Bionic Bob) and appreciating his recent improved hearing due to his cochlear implant

That’s the exterior that is magnetized to the magnet implant… and the new aid for his other ear. Amazing new technology! Learning to make full use of these? Not fun! A work in progress!
What are your top 5 ways to have fun? My morning chats with De & Laina and my quiet time up in my sanctuary always start my days on a fun, happy note. I hope yours start happily, too.

Love, JanBeek

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blessings, Family, friendship, happiness, Love, mental health, pets

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Thursday Beauty

The day was bright and sunny

Traveling from Ennis to Bozeman along the Madison River
I happily wait for Bob as he gets a haircut
Our “Bonus Daughter,” Laina, has a pretty day in Maryland, too.
And DeDe, our daughter in Switzerland, sent a picture of the scene from her balcony this morning.
Laina is enjoying time with her grandson…
While DeDe is reading to her grandson … so cute!
Meantime, Bob’s Diggin’ in to our wonderful lunch at Dave’s Sushi
Don’t you wish you’d had this delightful Thursday with us?

How did you spend your day!?

Love, JanBeek ❤️

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blessings, children, contentment, Family, Love, Montana

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I Can Stay in Touch

I can stay in touch
Though miles separate us
Thanks to internet

I love the selection of memes available

I can stay in touch
Thanks to the power of prayer
I feel close to you

I can stay in touch
Using WhatsApp on my phone
It is a great tool

Photo by Matheus Bertelli on Pexels.com

When I stay in touch
With the help of my iPhone
Distance disappears

I can stay in touch
Across wide, long, deep spaces
Nothing can stop me

You can stay in touch
Through the power of WordPress
Come on, write to me!

I’ll write back to you
You are not too far away
We can stay in touch!

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Cheers, my friends!

Hugs,
JanBeek

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blogging, Family, friendship, Haiku, Living in Harmony, Love, Poetry, relationships, Sharing, writing

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Positive Impact

Share a story about someone who had a positive impact on your life.

Kenny came and filled all the empty places in our home and hearts! Dogs do that!
Neighbors/friends step up and fill our lives with love
Bonus daughters reach out and help make each day brighter
Sweet daughter, De, makes each day happier
Terrific Ty, super son, positively impacts us and countless others
Our pastor and our God keep us grounded in love
These and countless others are daily gifts that impact my life. How can I choose just one?
Like the flowers in my garden, each loved one impacts my life daily by adding beauty and support.

Who or what impacts your life … or has left a permanent impression? I know you also feel blessed. Life is a gift… and so are you!

God bless you!

Love, JanBeek

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blessings, children, Faith, Family, friendship, happiness, Love, pets, relationships

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Sharing “The Best of March”

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Animals, blessings, food, friendship, Love, Memories, pets, relationships

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Greatest Gift

What is the greatest gift someone could give you?

Love

Love, joy, peace… the greatest of these is love.

Show love in your food preparation & presentation. Yummy dessert at The Fish Wife in Pacific Grove, CA last night.

The Red House Restaurant in Pacific Grove showed love this morning!

Bob shows his love to me every day. What a gift!

My friend, Lisa, gives the gift of love as she allows us to travel vicariously with her.

Bob’s older brother, Bill, gave the gift of love as he picked the oranges and squeezed fresh orange juice for our breakfast yesterday.

Our bonus daughter, Laina, gives the gift of love with daily communication.

Thank God for the Internet! It allows us to share love with one another daily across the world!

And the greatest gift of all is God’s love ❤️

Happy, peace-filled, love-filled New Year to you all. God Bless You🥰

Love,

JanBeek

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Bible Lessons, blessings, Faith, friendship, God, happiness, Living in Harmony, Love, relationships

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Happy Dec. Birthday

December birthdays shared with Christmas and New Years celebrations often are slighted, but not Bob’s!

Bob was treated royally by Brother Bruce, his wife, Ann, and their son, Nephew Matt & his wife, Sarah.
He may not look delighted here, but he was!

We started our day with the former pastor of this church in Ceres, Brent Mitchell. Sooo good to see him. Then we attended service and saw old friends at Harvest Presbyterian in Ceres, CA. Pastor Jim Stochl gave a delightful sermon.

Then we met friends at a Mexican restaurant for lunch. So good to see Isy & Dick again. And the wait staff sang to Bob & gave him an ice cream treat. Happy 86th, Bobby Bee!!
And a Happy New Year to you all. God bless you!

Love, JanBeek

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Aging Gracefully, blessings, Family, friendship, Gratitude, holidays, Love, relationships

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Memorable Road Trip

Think back on your most memorable road trip.

I don’t have to think back

My most memorable road trip was in January this year 2024 … but now in Nov. 2024 is hard to beat!

Back in January, our son and daughter-in-law

loaned us their car for this trip.

We were so happy to be in

sunny California instead of home

In Montana right then … and the same is true now! We are happy to be in Switzerland on this Election Day ‘24 in the USA. It is so contentious there!

Back in January:

It was -23 and felt even colder with the windchill factor back home today. We were in Paso Robles, CA then with the sunny skies that were perfect for enjoyable wine tasting opportunities. The same is true now. Time with friends is what made that and this road trip so memorable, so special, so much fun!!

Our son-in-law, André, is a wine connoisseur!

Wish you could have joined us!

Sculpterra Winery

was filled with amazing sculptures.

You would have oogled and ogled

just as I did!!

Bruce, our wine guide,

poured some delicious tastings for us.

This was one of my favorites.

As a retired beekeeper,

Bob was especially interested

in their display of honeybee products.

Meantime, back in Montana,

the cold spell continues …

and we’re grateful our road trip

doesn’t involve driving there right now.

If you’re in the pattern

of this Arctic storm

with its sun-zero temps,

Escape now!!

Come join us!

We didn’t mind the 80’s plus folks…

And we’re loving the 70’s weather here in Switzerland 🇨🇭

We’re young at heart!!

Love,

JanBeek

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Animals, art, Family, food, friendship, Living in Harmony, Love, relationships, Sharing, Travel

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Long-Time Friends

No
Not old
Not old friends
Say “Long time friends”
Delightful

Visit
From afar
Keeping in touch
What a special treat
Blessed

Patio
With flowers
And comfy chairs
Time to catch up
Precious

Burt
and Polly
Friends from California
Taking time to visit
Fun

Preparation
For meals
Capturing our smiles
Swiss bell and clock
Meaningful

Picture
On wall
Of daughter’s chalet
Son-in-law in the window
Memories

Captured
In color
By the fireplace
Show your best smiles
Perky

Collage
Sent today
From our daughter
Too many Jan faces
Smile

Chalet
And restaurant
Hotel with amenities
The world’s greatest chef
Beautiful

Restaurant
And Hotel
In Vissoie, Switzerland
You should Google it
Visit

Anticipation
We’re going
Traveling in October
Meeting seventh great grandchild
Hooray

Envy
Not okay
Pray for us
Celebrate our good fortune
Communicate

Share
Your blessings
On this platform
Love hearing from you
Friendship

Love,
JanBeek

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blessings, Family, friendship, happiness, Living in Harmony, Love, Poetry, relationships

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Gracious Friend & Helper

Dear Peter Martin
Our gracious friend and helper
Spent three days with us

Bob’s former student
Like a loving son to us
Came to cheer up “Coach”

His visit cheered us
His help was more than priceless
Where are my pictures?

I videotaped
Weed-whacking and visiting
Wanted to show you

Imagination
Will create you images
My iPhone ate them!

This picture is old
From another visit here
God bless dear Peter!

Are you fortunate
Enough to have such dear friends?
I pray that you are.

Love,
JanBeek

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blessings, friendship, Gratitude, Haiku, kindness, Love, Poetry, relationships, Serving One Another

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