Random Good News

[Allifunn]

More gn from me...I went to see my niece (junior voice major at LSU) sing with the acapella choir from LSU last night (they have been traveling all week). Three hs choirs preceeded them. I hadn't heard her sing since she graduated hs three years ago. My sister told her I might come, but she was still so surprised and happy to see me. She was so proud to introduce me to many of her friends! Their music blew me away, so beautiful. As I sat there, I thought of NoHall and Johnrudy because of their connection to all things musical. What a great way to spend a Thursday night!

How wonderful!

 

[DD]

Kat, it is really wonderful that Minne is taking you on a get-away. Disney is a funn place and will transport you to a magical world (if you let it)!

JR...what wonderful news!

DD...you were always going to HAVE to come to Florida in April....

Yeah, but I have to drive. I've got a butt load of stuff to bring.

 

[DuneLaker]

I have some great news I've been holding back. This past year I've gone through a lot of things I've not shared. I did post about the two wrecks I was in, but I also had a minor stroke stemming from a horrific migraine. I have had this before and it took 6 months to get my vision and speech back, but that was a long time ago in NOLA. This time was not as bad but still gave me some things I had to deal with.

A Sowaller helped me tremendously and kept me going and that person is our own.....Minnie! I so appreciate her visits, her calls, gifts, cards, e-mails and funny ways about her that made me laugh and forget many things I was struggling with. Minnie may not live in Sowal, but that didn't stop her!

Now! Do you want to hear the best part??? Minnie is taking me, at no expense to myself, to Disney World for a week to stay in this wonderful Disney 2 bedroom suite. I've needed to get away and she came to my rescue surprising me with this. We leave this Sunday morning 6:00 a.m.

I've always taken the kids....now I get to be a kid! YEYYYYY

SPECIAL THANKS TO A GREAT FRIEND MINNIE!!!!!​

Everyday she sends me photos of what she's going to show me and places we will go and wonderful places to dine.

So that's my good news....isn't it pretty d a r n special!!!! ​

Wow, that is so cool, IKT. Minnie, you are a good friend and would be on the top of my list to go to Disney World with. Ya'll have funn.

 

[Lynnie]

Minnie - this is the friend you're picking up! What a sweet gesture! Y'all have a wonderful time and take lots o' pics!!!!

Everyone's news is wonderful and it so refreshing to see/hear all of this when the 'news' is peppered with the junk and bad stuff that just seems to makes us weary some days. I haven't watched the news for two solid days. And, I am still informed.....so, why allow the negativity to infiltrate my four walls???

I started a new thing a few years ago - laugh out loud several times a day! We probably all do, but when you become cognizant of it, you truly begin to feel its benefits and healing!

It's 8:20 here and I've already laughed out loud twice - thrice now, just thinking about my two times!!

I hope everyone has a beautiful day today......and, laughs out loud!!! MWAH!!!!

 

[ClintClint]

Wow, that is so cool, IKT. Minnie, you are a good friend and would be on the top of my list to go to Disney World with. Ya'll have funn.

Minnie is the most wonderful person She has an ability to perceive the difference between the BS I post and the real person I am----and she knew this early. A heart of gold willing to help even an anonymous person. There's nothing I wouldn't do for her. For those that don't know her, you are missing a joy in life. Please Gawd bring more people, even anonymously like Minnie, into my life.

 

[Rudyjohn]

I have some great news I've been holding back. This past year I've gone through a lot of things I've not shared. I did post about the two wrecks I was in, but I also had a minor stroke stemming from a horrific migraine. I have had this before and it took 6 months to get my vision and speech back, but that was a long time ago in NOLA. This time was not as bad but still gave me some things I had to deal with.

A Sowaller helped me tremendously and kept me going and that person is our own.....Minnie! I so appreciate her visits, her calls, gifts, cards, e-mails and funny ways about her that made me laugh and forget many things I was struggling with. Minnie may not live in Sowal, but that didn't stop her!

Now! Do you want to hear the best part??? Minnie is taking me, at no expense to myself, to Disney World for a week to stay in this wonderful Disney 2 bedroom suite. I've needed to get away and she came to my rescue surprising me with this. We leave this Sunday morning 6:00 a.m.

I've always taken the kids....now I get to be a kid! YEYYYYY
SPECIAL THANKS TO A GREAT FRIEND MINNIE!!!!!​

Everyday she sends me photos of what she's going to show me and places we will go and wonderful places to dine.

So that's my good news....isn't it pretty d a r n special!!!! ​

Kat! That's great news! I was so absorbed in my own good news that I skimmed right over yours & others'. I doubt there would be a better way to tour Disney World than by having Minnie by your side! You both deserve a special trip and some good times! Sounds like a special lifetime friendship has been made.
(p.s. Minnie has helped me thru some rough times too. )

...see, good news does exist! Congrats to your son, jr...does this mean Loyola is the destination? ssb...love this sweet story! DD...I need more info, but if it is tinkle inducing, it must be good! NoHall..I loved that...see what a difference a day makes???

More gn from me...I went to see my niece (junior voice major at LSU) sing with the acapella choir from LSU last night (they have been traveling all week). Three hs choirs preceeded them. I hadn't heard her sing since she graduated hs three years ago. My sister told her I might come, but she was still so surprised and happy to see me. She was so proud to introduce me to many of her friends! Their music blew me away, so beautiful. As I sat there, I thought of NoHall and Johnrudy because of their connection to all things musical. What a great way to spend a Thursday night!

As far as Mr. JR & I are concerned, this is a no-brainer. But JR jr. is still holding out for FSU. He'll find out in mid-March.

And I agree as others have said, you must be an awesome aunt!

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[ItzKatzTime]

Wow, that is so cool, IKT. Minnie, you are a good friend and would be on the top of my list to go to Disney World with. Ya'll have funn.

Minnie - this is the friend you're picking up! What a sweet gesture! Y'all have a wonderful time and take lots o' pics!!!!

Everyone's news is wonderful and it so refreshing to see/hear all of this when the 'news' is peppered with the junk and bad stuff that just seems to makes us weary some days. I haven't watched the news for two solid days. And, I am still informed.....so, why allow the negativity to infiltrate my four walls???

I started a new thing a few years ago - laugh out loud several times a day! We probably all do, but when you become cognizant of it, you truly begin to feel its benefits and healing!

It's 8:20 here and I've already laughed out loud twice - thrice now, just thinking about my two times!!

I hope everyone has a beautiful day today......and, laughs out loud!!! MWAH!!!!

Minnie is the most wonderful person She has an ability to perceive the difference between the BS I post and the real person I am----and she knew this early. A heart of gold willing to help even an anonymous person. There's nothing I wouldn't do for her. For those that don't know her, you are missing a joy in life. Please Gawd bring more people, even anonymously like Minnie, into my life.

So true Clint.....she has kept me laughing when nothing else could!

Kat! That's great news! I was so absorbed in my own good news that I skimmed right over yours & others'. I doubt there would be a better way to tour Disney World than by having Minnie by your side! You both deserve a special trip and some good times! Sounds like a special lifetime friendship has been made.
(p.s. Minnie has helped me thru some rough times too. )

As far as Mr. JR & I are concerned, this is a no-brainer. But JR jr. is still holding out for FSU. He'll find out in mid-March.


And I agree as others have said, you must be an awesome aunt!

.

I'm so excited Johnrudy....it means a lot to me. Everyone is so busy with their own lives (especially me) in this world that it's a breath of fresh air when someone takes the time out of theirs to do a great deed. We are going to have so much fun. I hope I will get the opportunity to give back to her.

Go JR jr.!!!

Thanks Allifunn...Believe me, I will let it transport me to a magical world!!!!

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A special thanks to Miss Kitty for starting this great thread in a friend's name or for a friend.....you know what I mean!! Random acts of kindness and Good News is so cool! You are a special aunt and a good friend to those who know you!!!!!;-) And the cute story about Antonio and Antonio is great!

 

[Susan Horn]

Wahooo, I LOVE good news! Here's some of mine: our sons are both healthy, happier than ever, making the best grades ever, and more engaged in campus/community life than ever before. What a joy to see your children thriving and happy.

Antibiotics are beating the evil flu that had me down earlier this week, so I know I'm going to live; DH took the bestest sweetest care of me while I was sick. He is so patient and kind.

We have been given a deluxe beautiful free apartment for one week in a progressive European city for a family vacation, and my DH and sons talked me into doing it despite my whining about $$$. Our generous accommodation-giving friends also spent Saturday with us and the maps, marking all the best spots to go for art, chocolate, breakfast, lunch, dinner, groceries, beer and wine.

I have a stack of great new and old books to read.

I have a stack of used magazines I'd love to share (perhaps at some local gathering place like Amavida or SVM) -- containing good news. (Ode, Yes!, Permaculture Activist).

I have the coolest accountant on the planet.

And the coolest colleagues and friends.

I live footsteps away from the most incredible beach.

I can walk, bike, or scooter to most everywhere I need to go in my daily life.

I have incredible fresh herbs and veggies almost year round in my garden and soon will have substantial annual crop of fruits like blueberries, loquats, goumi, citrus, and roots lke garlic, ginger, galangal, lemongrass and vetiver.

I love my own cooking and enjoy sharing it with others.

I have great employees, today is payday, and I have the pleasure and honor of heading to the office now to do payroll. And later, my BIL arrives for a weekend visit from Denver.

Life is sweet.

 

[ItzKatzTime]

Minnie come on down and take a bow or get some hugs. We luv you!!!!!
And post that great picture of smiling faces waiting for us.​

DISNEY HERE WE COME!
​

Sorry, but i'm just so excited!​

 

[ItzKatzTime]

Wahooo, I LOVE good news! Here's some of mine: our sons are both healthy, happier than ever, making the best grades ever, and more engaged in campus/community life than ever before. What a joy to see your children thriving and happy.

Antibiotics are beating the evil flu that had me down earlier this week, so I know I'm going to live; DH took the bestest sweetest care of me while I was sick. He is so patient and kind.

We have been given a deluxe beautiful free apartment for one week in a progressive European city for a family vacation, and my DH and sons talked me into doing it despite my whining about $$$. Our generous accommodation-giving friends also spent Saturday with us and the maps, marking all the best spots to go for art, chocolate, breakfast, lunch, dinner, groceries, beer and wine.

I have a stack of great new and old books to read.

I have a stack of used magazines I'd love to share (perhaps at some local gathering place like Amavida or SVM) -- containing good news. (Ode, Yes!, Permaculture Activist).

I have the coolest accountant on the planet.

And the coolest colleagues and friends.

I live footsteps away from the most incredible beach.

I can walk, bike, or scooter to most everywhere I need to go in my daily life.

I have incredible fresh herbs and veggies almost year round in my garden and soon will have substantial annual crop of fruits like blueberries, loquats, goumi, citrus, and roots lke garlic, ginger, galangal, lemongrass and vetiver.

I love my own cooking and enjoy sharing it with others.

I have great employees, today is payday, and I have the pleasure and honor of heading to the office now to do payroll. And later, my BIL arrives for a weekend visit from Denver.

Life is sweet.

Susan you are just too much....thank you for that post. It really helped to remind me of all the good news I could share everyday if I just took the time!!!! We are so fortunate to live in Sowal!!!!