Henry Eugene Waller was born on April 16, 1930 in Kingston, TX.  He passed away August of 2001.  He was 71 years young!

His friends knew him as “Gene”.  His grandchildren and great-grandchildren loved him as “Pops”.  To me, he was simply my “Daddy”.

His life was one of hard work, a large circle of friends, trips to Casino’s and more love for family than I could ever imagine – until he was gone.

For some reason, we think our parents will live forever.  Why shouldn’t they?   Think about it…they love us unconditionally, always there when we need help, a place to crash when we have no place else to go,  lend an ear when we need to talk,  a shoulder when we need to cry,  words of wisdom we seem to resent, advice we know we can’t possibly take, unspoken forgiveness and the list  goes on and on and on!  What perfect people to have in our life!

It’s funny how, the older I get, the smarter my parents become!

I always remembered Daddy on Father’s Day.  There was a phone call, a card, a gift  or something. He was always acknowledged! Today is no different!

I was my Daddy’s first child and only daughter.  We had some rough years, when I was growing-up but ended our time together with love, understanding, forgiveness and peace.  I was with him the moment he took his last breath!

When Daddy died, I was given responsibility to pass his legacy to my children and grandchildren.  I hope I am doing him proud!

Today, I celebrate Daddy’s Day!  I hope you will join me and, whatever your relationship, whatever the memories, celebrate your Daddy…one day you will be very glad you did!

Happy Fathers Day, Daddy!  I love and miss you!

Your Daughter…Sandi

That would be “me”!

I am a 57 year old woman and proud of it!   I have been single for over 10 years…maybe or maybe not so proud of that!

My Mom (God bless her), when I was born,  forgot to give me my Life Instruction Booklet.   I thought maybe I would finally get it when I became a teenager (she must have misplaced it during those years).

My Mom died when she was 65 – I was 45.   I searched and searched the house and never found the book….so, here I am!

I believe the times don’t change-people change the times!   So, I continually attend the School of Life- the most popular, well-known. most expensive school of learning!   I have spent endless hours of personal research, made a trillion mistakes, felt the greatest of losses and have loved to the very depth of my soul!

I have a great vision for this blog. My goal is to share, for you to share, and together we can learn how to live a better, higher quality and happy life!

Let me know you stopped by!  Your comments, ideas, hopes, dreams and prayers are important!

Welcome to our journey……now, let’s talk!

Hugs,
Sandi

When I was young, I believed in the concept of one best Girlfriend.  You know the kind – one Girlfriend that would be everything you would ever need or want, someone you could share your deepest, darkest secrets, someone who always “had your back”!

As time went on, I come to realize that Girlfriends all had their strengths and weaknesses…just like I did. One Girlfriend may not be able to be all I needed, just like I may not be able to fulfill all the needs and wants of one.

I soon discovered that if you open-up your heart and appreciate every Girlfriend for the blessings they bring to your life, your life has many blessings!

It was then that I realized the value of Girlfriends (plural)!

• One Girlfriend is needed when you’re going through things with your man.

• Another is needed when you’re going through things with your Mom.

• Another will sit beside you, in the bleachers, as you marvel at the talent of your children and their activities.

• There’s one when you want to shop, share, heal, hurt, joke, or just be.

• One will hold you while you shed tears over the loss of a loved one.

• One will cry with you as you experience the joy of holding your newborn for the first time.

• One Girlfriend will say, “Let’s cry together.”

• Another, “Let’s fight together.”

• While another will say, “Let’s walk away together.”

• One Girlfriend will meet your spiritual need, another your shoe fetish, another your love for movies.

• Another will be with you in your season of confusion, another will calm your spirit, one will be the wind beneath your wings.

But whatever their assignment in your life, on whatever the occasion, on whatever the day, those are your girlfriends  -  the ones that share, experience and help make the memories of your life!  It may all be wrapped up in one woman but, for many, it’s wrapped up in several.

Girlfriends are priceless….I’m blessed to have mine!

Hugs,

Sandi