simply timeless

Breathing comes in pairs, except for twice, one begins and one's goodbye....... ~The Fray 27 years ago, I took my first breath. I was welcomed in to this world by two loving, generous and kind parents, and an extended family whose love would know no bound. 27 years later, I have to say goodbye to my Opa, a man whose life could have been taken many times during the war. And yet he lived to tell about it, God had a plan for his life.  He and my Oma embarked on a journey that took great courage and strength. Their love, hard work , and dedication established a family that has extended out in numbers that I imagine they never dreamed. God knew my name, the hairs on my head, long before I would enter the picture. How blessed I am to have be chosen to be apart of this family. Though I could imagine a million other ways to celebrate my birthday, one thing remains constant. I will be with my family on my birthday, as I have always done since the beginning. The circumstances m

                                                 Words Composed of letters in various forms, can be some of the most powerful weapons, as well as the most lovely encouragement, that we need to hear, to carry on. Speaking English, you would think that one would find it quite simple to go from one English speaking country to the next. Surprisingly there are many words and expressions that one should really know and understand before entering another country or risk appearing a fool in certain situations. I have to say that people from England, when they speak, make everything sound lovely. They use terms that sound less improper and not so gruff. I think the overall feeling I had was that they sound very well educated and socialized.... and I, well not so much the case....haha Here is a list of words and expression commonly used amoung those in England that I have been composing since I got there. It took me awhile to catch on to a few in public when they had been used and I had no idea

Missing England  Funny, how something I only viewed through the camera lenses of film makers, bringing to life stories I found irresistible and breathtakingly beautiful, has gone from a magical place far away, that was only to be dreamed about, to a place I have seen. A place that has gone from unfamiliar, to familiar. There is something simply lovely about it. I hope some day to set my feet back upon it's beautiful earth and explore other quaint villages and country sites.  There is something magical indeed about England, and I am glad it holds a piece of my heart.