Day 17

Another nice day, well at least in my heart. It is single digit temps outside but I have been feeling so good lately because I get to help out some friends. Last night it was -3 out with which it seemed like 30 miles per hour winds not a good night to be out especially where I have asthma and the cold makes it difficult for me to breathe. But anyway not long after I bought my store in Farmington I  met a wonderful woman her name was Marion and we seem to hit it off right away. She would come in a few times a week to play lottery tickets. She was so sweet. She told me she had three sons and always wanted a daughter and I said I will be your daughter so after that I called her mom and she called me her daughter. Then her husband came in and he started calling me his daughter  and I called him dad so after that it always stayed like that. I met her three sons, very nice guys. A couple years after Marion took sick and went to heaven, I hope so met my real mom up there. I know they would have got allot great. Such a dear sweet lady that would be missed for a long time but always in many folks hearts she will stay. I went to Mom and Dads house for the gathering and met the whole family which every single person treated me like I was really part of that family. It was a great feeling. I do have my own family and love them all very much but it was nice to see people open up so completely to me. But anyway there youngest son Steven is in a band and Dad and him have been trying to get me to go hear them play for a long time. They always played to far away. So last night they play in Dover, 30 minutes from home and I knew Dad wanted to go so I took him. It was a nice feeling to be-able to take him out and spend some time with him. I know how it is staying home alone. So I picked him up and we had a nice talk all the way down. He is such a terrific guy. We were listening to the band and sitting next to each other and every once in awhile he would hug me and I would hug him  or lay my head on his shoulder. I thought to  myself this is what a daughter and father relationship is all about. I don't really remember times like that with my real dad. I loved him so and no he loved me but don't remember much affection. And Steven, I just love him to pieces. He is a terrific guy would be the best brother ever. We do have a special connection. But anyway it is such a high to help other people out and to be thankful for all you have. I love it. So this is one or two items on my list that I will continue forever. Actually I really truly believe that I would feel for-filled if I only accomplished #'s 45, 46, 54, & 55 all rolled into one. It is such a great feeling.
So my youngest daughter is back from her holiday in Florida and her and her friend are coming up to stay with  me for a couple days so I will have them help me to get started on #'s 11 & 12. We will move all the stuff in Danielle's room and Deasha's room upstairs to Desiree's room and make that into the guest room. Moving stuff out of those two downstairs rooms will be a big start so then I can get them both prepped for painting. It took me awhile to get things going with this project because just seems weird moving my girls 3 bedrooms into one. Even though they have all moved out and one room will be sufficient for the amount of time they come back home.
Also I have been faithfully doing #7 everyday: putting $1.01 in my piggy bank everyday. I know it may not seem like much but after the 1001 days it sure will be enough to get me a nice little surprise if I get all my items on my list accomplished and if I don't then I will put that money towards one of the items I didn't accomplish so either way its a win win situation.
Stay positive and live your best life.