Is it my age???

I am so thankful that I had a very nice day today.

Youngest son , his wife and sweet granddaughter Annika

came over in the afternoon for a visit and brought me this cake,

a beautiful card and these gorgeous flowers. It was so nice

because I will be honest here...I had a meltdown last night.

I had watched Annika last evening for a few

hours while hubby, son and his wife went to watch

a movie. Little Miss Annika was not feeling the best

and basically she had a bad night.

Nothing I did could make her happy. She wanted her daddy...she wanted her mommy,

she did not want me.

By the time they arrived to pick her up,

she was inconsolable. I handed her to my son

and I started crying right along with her.

I know I have a lot of emotions when

Mother's day arrives every year, but I have never

had a meltdown like that before. Poor son then had

TWO females to console which he did very well...

Is it my age??

where did those tears come from?

maybe just the *mother* thing and all

that goes along with it??

blessings to each of you today~

Emotions and Shopping Therapy??

I always tend to do most things backwards so we will start with the therapy first.

After a somewhat blue day Tuesday I just had to get away so I decided to go antiquing at one of my favorite stores. My plan was to go there

and spend a few hours rummaging through old books and postcards

that are almost a dime a dozen since they are closing soon.

Had to go on to plan B when I arrived and they were not open.

So...I hit the antique malls in the same town instead.

Knowing I didn't have a lot of money to spend I thought I did pretty well ~

-photograph by Alice at Painted White

These wire easels were only $2.59 each, but then they were 40% off so I got the two they had for 1.55 each. I can always use easels and these are even pretty ones~ (purchased them at the craft part of one antique mall)

Close up of the easel without the postcard so you can see the pretty scroll work ~ Have you ever seen such a cute salt and pepper set ??? ADORABLE is all I can say ~ I had to get this sign...anyone who really knows me knows that *I LOVE chocolate* so this was perfect...even the colors ~Speaking of emotions...

I let my emotions get the best of me some days even though I try so hard not to. I spent the better part of the morning and some of the afternoon Tuesday

falling apart and crying over a family situation that involves

this precious little granddaughter of mine.

All the while knowing there is absolutely nothing in my power

that I can do to change anything.

As a mom I want to fix things , but I can't do that anymore.

However, I do know a God who is all powerful and He alone can change hearts...

praying for that today.

I can see Him working, but I want everything fixed instantly and completely.

I need to learn that these things do not happen on my terms, but on God's terms and according to His perfect timing.

I really had to make myself stop the tears because we had friends coming over for dinner (which haven't been here in a long time and we did have a great time with them) Sometimes I think if I just have a good all out bawling session maybe I could get it out of my system. I think it is probably even good for the soul.

Cast all your cares upon Him; for He careth for you.

I Peter 5:7

Asking you to pray with me... Blessings~