Just Me
by ....RaeDi
Here are some things about me, enjoy:
Just Me
©2009….RaeDi
My Name is ….RaeDi, I Love Life, Smiles, Hugs, and a Good Joke, a Sense of Humor is One of the things that I Love the Most. I Love Friends that Care, Share, and are Themselves. Purity of Heart, and of course those Souls that put Others First. The Lord, His Words, Forgiveness and of course Angels to all Degrees. Something that gives me Pause to Think. Learning Something New each day, (With my brain injury, I forget something more than once, so I am rewarded of learning them repeatedly.) Friends that do not Mind my Forgetfulness and have Patience with Me. There are my Hummingbirds, Poetry, Art, and Words of all kinds. All of Nature ~ everything I can see, The Eagles, Hawks, Owls and Black Bear, everywhere I look, I will see, and all Birds of the different Species. Travel, Daydreaming and Long Walks on my Beach. Being High up on a Mountain and Seeing as Far as I can see. Sounds of the Ocean Waves that measure all moments of time precisely. My Whale Sightings, their Flukes, Extending, Towering high above the water for a deep Dive, and Feeling the Mist of Salt Water from the Blast of their Blowholes carried by the Winds Breeze. Seeing and Hearing Rivers that run Loud and Long, and Waterfalls no matter the Scale or Measure. Being Green for our Planet of Blue, our Earth, Our Home, taking Care of her, and not being Wasteful. Sunup’s, Sunsets, and everything in Between and a Night Full of Stars, a Full Moon that Beams. The Warmth that your body Feels while in the Sun. All Flowers in an Array of Colors, Hydrangeas and Gardens with Fountains and Large Flower Pots, with Plants that Trail to the ground all so you can Enjoy seeing, and Walk and Roam, and Gardens that are there for you to Eat. My Gardens of Brick, Tiles, Cobblestone and Slate, there are all Kinds of Statuary placed just right for you to see, all with Tables and Chairs and Chaises for Rest and Watching my Koi and Water Lilies, an array of Plants and Places for Picnics, everything Place just so, so I can just Relax with my Friends, Come by Sometime to See. Fragrance of Phlox David, Roses, Lilies, Casablanca’s, I love Joy Perfume and all the Sweetest of all Smells. Sitting by the Fire, Sips of Port and La Bon Chocolate after a Wonderful Meal. Gourmet Cooking and Baking, I Love Company and Entertaining, Arranging Flowers for you to see. Overstuffed Chairs with an Ottoman to Rest my Feet. Music and Candles as the only Light in a Room. The Theater and Travels that take me anywhere, Museums’, Ballet, and my yearly Enchantment of the Nutcracker. Memories and Wonderment. Hearing Children’s Laughter and the Unconditional Love of Animals. A Good Book that I cannot put down until Complete. Whispers, Laughter, Holding Hands, or Arm in Arm and Hugs to all Degrees. A Child’s Hand in mind can bring Tears of Love to Me. I love saying “I Love l You More!” and Meaning it too. I have a Love of Life and a Love to Laugh from the Center of my Being. Finding and Experiencing the Meanings in each Minute of each Day and of each New Year. My Friends, they each Mean a Great Deal to me. I will try to bring you Smiles, make you feel Loved, and you will know that I Care, and it is “Just Me.” With Love and Hugs….RaeDi
I penned this several years ago and it has stuck and has been used repeatedly by my friends. Thank You!
“A FRIEND IS A PERSON THAT FINDS PEACE IN ANY STORM. FINDS LOVE WHEN THERE IS DISCONTENT and MOREOVER, HAS A HEART THAT SHOWS NOT ONLY LOVE BUT HAS COMPLETE EMPATHY FOR ALL OF HIS/HER FRIENDS AND FELLOW MAN.” ….RaeDi ©2009
RaeDi at Hummingbird Hollow 
:waves: 🙂 Love your template, btw. 😉 I think you have a lot more to read than I do, lol. Love it so far!
I finally got around to hanging my hummingbird feeder back up once I got buzzed in the yard. It was one of my little ones, telling me to hurry up and feed them again!
I could not agree more about missing seasons while being in the south. We have been here over 15 years, and I’m afraid you just can’t get the green and water out of Michigan girls.
Looking forward to reading and getting some great recipes! 😀
Thank you so very much, I hope that you can come by again and that you enjoy yourself. I love hummingbirds, and my faith and so much more… I think you can tell, my words are me, if you wanted to know me, just read my wrods. I look forward to sharing words and recipes. I will be by tonight or tomorrow and write more, thank you again for coming by….RaeDi
Hi RaeDi. Well, what a joy it was this morning to wake up, log on clutching my little cup of coffee and find all your wonderful comments. Looks like you had a busy day of reading. I´m so glad you enjoyed my little stories and that I made you laugh too.
If I had a magic wand I´d pop over and give you a big hug, help you cover your ottoman, make you a seafood stew and share a grilled salmon with you!
I started writing my book (which is now finished) when I first met my Big Man on the year of my 40th birthday. What a year! I´m 46 now and the time has flown by. Sounds like we shared the same taste in exes! Mine was a policeman who turned out not to be a very good man after all. But after 10 years of being on my own (and enjoying what life threw at me I have to say) I met my Big Man and life was turned wonderfully upside down.
I´m sad that you have to struggle with pain as a result of your injury. I rejoice for you that you don´t let this dictate who you are and deal with it (as far as I can see) as a part of your life. It sounds to me like you are a lovely person with a great deal of serenity and joy in your life. I do hope so.
Thank you for all your kind and supportive words and comments. I am trying to find a publisher for the book (which is complete), but if it doesn´t happen….well, I had a blast writing it and am continuing to write. I don´t have children, it just never happened for me, but maybe one day a neice or nephew will find my scribbles when I´m long gone and I´ll be posthumously published! Anyway, that wasn´t why I wrote my stories…I did it to make my friends and family smile and to let them know what I was up to.
Ok, the day has long begun and I need to see to my hens and dogs, and then I´m making more cherry jam today while cherry season is upon us. Take good care of yourself RaeDi and we´ll “speak” again soon! Tanya
I had an enjoyable time reading your stories, I cannot wait for your book to be published. Thank you for the kind words, we each do what we can with what we got and make the most of it. I will get in touch later….RaeDi
So beautiful!!! It is like a poem!!!!
That is so kind of you, thank you for stopping by and adding me, it means the world. When someone reads “Just Me” that is what they get with me, nothing more or less….RaeDi
Raedi,
I came here to reply to your question about the sage tea and now I have to say thank you!
Thank you for asking that question so that I could read your wonderful words..I am deeply touch and honestly feeling blessed that I have discovered your blog and the wonderful person that shines through every word..
I am sorry you are dealing with pain..I know it is a one day at a time battle and I am inspired by your spirit and attitude..
Thank you for being you..
Sawsan
Thank you for your kind words, they mean a great deal. I am so glad that you came by. We each have something we deal with, I like to think it makes us a better person. I look forward to our friendship….RaeDi
Sorry nearly forgot about the tea!
To make sage tea all you need to do is boil your water and add the tea you like (I find it works best with English breakfast tea)..and prepare it the way you usually do..then add 1-3 springs of sage for every cup (the springs are 5-8 cm long each) and allow it to infuse for 5-10 minutes..
You can use fresh or dried sage..and the amount of sage according to your taste..
I hope you’ll like it
Thank you for taking the time to come by and for commenting on my posts. I made the sage tea and it is delicious! It tasted so good, right now I have a summer cold and this was just what the doctor should have ordered, I will be having this a lot more and not just when I am not feeling well. If you have any more little treasures like this you need to share! ….RaeDi
Really glad you like the tea 🙂 I hope you’ll feel better real soon summer colds are no fun
With this tea I am sure I well, it is delicious, thank you for sharing and for stopping by….RaeDi
Hi RaeDi. We are back from our wonderful holiday and I just wanted to say thank you for your lovely message and very kind words. You are a very special person. I am looking forward to getting back to cooking and blogging and sharing some of the (far too) many photos we took! Take care and I hope today finds you well, Tanya
Hello Tanya, I have just read your first post and the pictures are incredible and cannot wait to see the rest! Your words are always so kind. Now get started cooking! No rest for you! ….RaeDi
RaeDi! I’ve nominated you for The Versatile Blogger Award!
Go here to read the rules and accept your award if you so desire.
Congratulations! 😆
Thank you my friend, you are to kind! ….RaeDi
Hello RaeDi, just wanted to thank you for your very kind nomination (blush, blush) and for sharing what you wrote. It was good to learn more about you – don´t forget to post it here for others to share!
Finally got it posted and thank you for all your help! You made it seem so easy and quick and it was! ….RaeDi
Hey RaeDi,
It’s been awhile since I’ve heard anything from you. I hope you are doing well and that you have been busy doing things that you love rather than stuck in bed. But either way, I’ve been praying for you. God always provides.
Luv, M
I am so sorry for not getting back with you sooner, had a hard winter and been down more than usual. Hoping to get caught up here soon and will be making a stop by to see what you have written here soon! Hope all is well your way!
Thank you Raedi for visiting my blog I enjoy reading all of your wonderful comments. Your blog is beautiful. I will have a wonderful time exploring it 😉
I had fun reading your posts, will have to come back to visit some more. You have an eye for photography and I love your words. I feel the same will have lots of fun exploring yours.
Thank you very much Raedi you are special 🙂
It is something in our day that we can meet souls that we do not know… but know there is a connection… who would have thought. I am glad that you have enjoyed yourself at my simple little blog! I know I will enjoy reading your blog and love the photography!