I Love Lucy.....but I hate September

It really pains me to say it but I hate September

I would always correct my kids when they said they hated anything, but this is the exception.

September has always historically been the month of bad news, accidents, loss, hurt, tears, soul searching, raw pain and practically living on adrenaline and this year sadly has been no exception. Every year I give September a fresh chance and it laughs in my face and hates on me....and forces me to learn new lessons, have more scars and walk through fire.

I have used every visual, spiritual, bohemian, organic and philosophical tool in my tool kit but it's been a rough one.  Honestly, the truth of the matter is what got me thru was the love of my family, my best friend and reruns of I Love Lucy....

In San Diego the I Love Lucy show is shown at 2 - 5 a.m. which is right when my insomnia kicks in.  It is a great escape and a welcome relief of lightheartedness.  We laugh together.....and cry together and it gives me the strength to start another day with a better attitude.

Not to worry - I am not down and out (I refuse to be), not a victim (I refuse to be), but have been pushed in too many negative directions....however, I refuse to give in to the negativity and am grateful for these precious perfect moments in September Simple Things....

Simple Thing # 1 - Finding this fun vintage graphic mid century modern puzzle of the USA

 Hello Uncle Sam...Hello Canadian Mounty

 Hello beautiful Southwest and spacious skies

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Hello fun new visual in our family room.....

 Simple Thing # 2 - cutest lunch date ever

 Simple Thing # 3 - Chick Flick time with my Bestie....

 Simple Thing #4 - A few more fall decorations went up.....

 And a little squirrel from Crate and Barrel found me!

 Simple Thing # 5 - Setting a little buffet for my little all star's team...

 And watching them enjoy it....

 Simple Thing # 5....Realizing a huge accomplishment for the city of San Diego....

 That I had the pleasure of working on this this fine man.....and believe me, my part was tiny...

 That I got to share with my boys

 Because for over 80 years this beautiful staircase was not used and the tower was closed

 And now is open for all that visit to see and enjoy breathtaking views of our incredible city...

 Simple Thing # 6 - Taking my sweet grand's to the pond for fishing....oh how they love it

 Simple Thing # 7 - Being invited to the stadium for a very special meeting....

 With All Star Matt Kemp that just hit for the cycle.....who was so engaging....

Sweet, generous, kind and loving to my boys.....

 

Simple Thing #8 - So happy my hubby was able to go on his reunion fishing trip with his high school buddies and have a wonderful time and come home safe and loaded with salmon!

 

 

So many more simple things and lessons that I am grateful for and I take my solace in the fact that :

  I am fearfully and wonderfully made!  Amen!!!!