In which my husband and I handle things differently.

At the end of last year, at school, I left my sunglasses in a black bag (that each of us use at school).

I was pretty sure I left them behind.  I was not concerned enough about them to go looking during the summer.   When I arrived this morning to SUB at my old school I looked for the bag but it was being used.  Which it should be, by one of the new assistants.

When I was outside, I visited with the other assistants.  

And it didn't happen instantly...but it kind of dawned on me when I spotted the 'Ray Ban' signature on the side of the glasses worn by a new assistant.

Cat eye Ray Bans.  I've never met anyone who had this pair.

But here they were.

I absolutely did not say anything about it.

I figured....finders keepers.

Glad she likes them.

When I told Patrick....he had a very different take!

"You didn't get them back?!?!

No....

what if they weren't mine....

(and as I look at this picture...they are black and maybe the ones I saw today were tortoise shell)

blah, blah, blah,

and then he told me that one day a few year ago he saw someone at work drinking a Mountain Dew,

and he knew it was HIS Mountain Dew.  

He pointed at the pop and said in a gruff voice, "Is that MY pop?"

And the startled woman said.....

'Oh, they are not for everyone?'

She offered to give it back, half-drunk.

He said. No.

Two years later, he is still ticked.

He can not believe I did not ask for them back.

I couldn't do it.  Those words could not come out of my mouth.

I'm not ticked.

They looked cute on her,

What would you do????

The happy loser,

Donna

Emmy's finest.

The Emmy's were held on Monday night.  The red carpet was fantastic!

One after another....

I chose my favorites....

You will be surprised by one or two of my choices this year.

Ellie Kemper in her pretty pink ruffled dress is not surprise.

Classic Donna pick.

Have you watched The Sinner?  This is Jessica Biel, she is the star and producer of The Sinner.

She is remarkable in this role.

I love her dress!  The shapes are unique and the cut is interesting and gorgeous!

How I love this dress.  I would buy this dress and wear it every day to every event.

For my body type....it is perfection.  In fact, I don't think I have ever seen a dress at the Emmy's that I think I could wear ....that I also thought was gorgeous.

I will take it in every color!!

:o)

I know you love Michelle Dockery so I am sharing this picture.  The color blue is out of this world!!  And I love it!  The applique flowers are ....um...ugly.

But I will over look them because that blue is stunning.

Kristen Bell and her EARRINGS!

Holy giant diamonds Batman!

Her whole look is exquisite.  

That exaggerated neckline is special and sets this apart from other column dresses!

While I think a ball gown is not the best choice for the Emmy's....

This is kind of amazing.

This is Stefanie Robinson.  I do not know who she is but I thought this dress was a stand out.

I would make the shoulder straps a little thinner but the color and the tulle tiers are beautiful.

Taraji P. Henson looked fabulous.  The embroidery on her dress was pretty and feminine.  I like the shout dress with big, detailed train.   I think it is dramatic in the perfect way.

Her shoes and makeup are also lovely.  

I love this colorful, fun dress.

Technicolor.  Like TV :o)

I have never seen a dress with this color scheme in chiffon.

It's great!

And for those of you who love This is Us and Gilmore Girls....

Here is Milo making a cheeky, cute, Milo face!

Nice Tux.

It was great for a hot night :o)

There were many more lovelies....

Which were your favorites?

LoveeeeUuuuuuu

Donna

Gaps

You must have tickets ahead of time to go to the 9/11 museum.  We missed out and I would love to go some time.  

Katie heard people talking about the plane crash in Penn. (The fourth plane)  She did not know about flight 93.

She was only one when our country was attacked.  In the weeks following the attack Katie LOVED seeing the fire engines racing by with American flags flying behind them.

She learned to sing God Bless American and waved a flag around with glee.

I remember that whole fall seemed eerie. 

I remember feeling so on edge.

Jets flying over were scary.

News bulletins on TV were startling.

How could we ever forget?

And how can my 18 year old not know this whole story?

It's weird what you assume sinks in....I think we will watch Flight 93 tonight.

Donna

Remembering the lost and their families and loved ones today.

In the helping business.

Last year, starting in the summer, I wrote a prayer list and pasted it on the bathroom wall.
I'm sure I told this story on the blog.

I did.

Matthew's Fine

I was talking to Katie about prayer the other night.  I have had my struggles.
Right out in the open with prayer.  I think that struggle rubbed off on Katie.

She is not sure if she should ask for things.
I told her, I don't ask a lot.
But it's important to say 'thanks' and 'please forgive me'.

And then I remembered my prayer list and reminded Katie of that little list.

You see, every name on that list,
every single prayer has been answered.

In the best possible way.

Matthew will start a new job next week.  Thank you God.
Emma married a wonderful man. Thank you God.
Patrick and Shelby had a precious rainbow baby. Dottie.  Thank you God.
Katie is healthy and well. Thank you God.
Melinda worked thru her problem.  Thank you God.


Of course, I know that God is not Santa and
after Sue died, I wasn't sure that He was in the helping business at all.

But I took a little step last summer and every time I went to the bathroom I was reminded to pray and  I asked God for help for the ones I love.

They were not eloquent prayers.
They were short pleas.
If you wills
Help
Heal
Please.


A year of imperfect prayer said by an imperfect prayer.
But heard by a loving God who is apparently still in the helping business.

With Thanks and Praise.

Donna

p.s. I am full of gratitude to the faithful who have prayed for my family...I know you are out there...being the faithful angels that you are.  So thank you, too.  I love you.