SHE'S BACK !

   SHE’S BACK !

   introduction:

i am thinking of the movie

“poltergeist.”

 the charming little girl

in front of a television

blaring with static

and then the infamous words

“THEY’RE BACK”

referring to the unsettled spirits

that have their mission

of taunting, making a mess of the home.

and frightening the 

bejeepers out of the members 

of that

household.

first act:

i stayed with my mother and father

at the huntsman cancer 

hospital and institute.

though circumstances were challenging,

spirits were full of hope and cheer.

there was laughter.

there was service in every aspect

of a multitude people.

there were smiles,

visitors and magnificent flowers.

there was great news from the Doctors

and great progress from the patient.

second act:

so,

it was time for me to return home 

with heavy eyelids

but a cheerful heart.

i pulled into the garage

maybe a tad too far

how it happened, i can’t explain...

i smashed the drawer into

smitherines.

needless to say,

i did not get the warm reception 

i had hoped for.

discouraged i went to my bedroom 

only to discover

da vinci found 

noah’s stuffed animals

i could not face another upset

so i crawled into my bed.

slumber found me

but it was short lived,

“are you watching your son?”

questioned rick

i had heard the bath water running

but i couldn’t hear soap suds.

bubbles, 

bubbles 

and even more  

bubbles...

 growing and overflowing

and all of the sudden

noah emerged

goggles and all !

intermission:

i appreciated the moment for what it was...

a moment of humor and then

 i threw down the towels.

third act:

da vinci was outside.

i have a tendency to bribe him with bread.

i was walking ahead trying

to coax him in the desired direction

and dog gone that dog gone dog !

he took it..

no, bit it, right out of my hand !

finger and all.

fourth and final act:

clearly, i’m back

to the haunting of daily challenges.

i’ll pout for a bit.

then, i’ll count my blessings.

i’ll put on a smile...

and listen

for

SHE’S BACK !

only this time

 as the ghost buster...

the destruction slayer...

the bubble blower...

the princess of her palace...

it’s good to be home !

SUPER STAR PATIENT AWARD

no one ever wants to hear

the dreaded ugly "C" word

CANCER,

especially in connection with a loved one.

BUT

if one did,

i would hope that it would follow the course

as that of MY MOTHER

*early detection

*family fast

*aggressive treatment

*a fantabulous doctor

*an amazing surgeon

*a five star hotel

(did i say hotel?

i meant an anything but resemble a hospital) 

*a bold decision

*friendly nurses

*direct nurses

*dream team support system

*power of the priesthood

*unlimited prayers

*and by all means

the most cheerful, positive, proactive patient
JOANNE

talk about sense of humor...
"careful not to mess up my hair"
and
"oh not the hair net photo...you better not instagram this"

minutes before anesthesia and surgey... check out that smile !
in the waiting room
hung a beautiful quilt
bearing the words:
"cancer is so limited...

it cannot destroy love
it cannot shatter hope
it cannot corrode faith
it cannot kill friendship
it cannot suppress memories
it cannot silence courage
it cannot invade the soul
it cannot conquer the spirit
yes, cancer is so limited !

 as i observed her bedside manner,
i learned a great deal 
about how to treat others...

"good morning...
and what is your name?

that is a lovely color on you !

do you have a family?

what a beautiful name.

you are a lovely person.

you have such a bright personality..."
and on and on and on.
she addressed each and every one
by their name...
no wonder everyone loves
JOANNE

phone calls galore

flowers some more


cards to share

and continued prayers

began to pour in.
her HART was full of gratitude
and her soul full of SUNSHINE

 my mom

lit up the room

with

cheer,

kindness,

love,

hope,

and a SUPER STAR 
ATTITUDE !

i did not need her doctor to tell me that,
though he did give her the award...
he came early with his team
probably expecting to find her lying
in bed asleep.
when he pulled back the curtain,
there was my mom standing
face to face with them all.
i think she startled them...

i could not have been more proud.

i may have missed the televised 

miss america pagent,

but not the 

miss america in room 5512.

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CHILD'S PRAYER

the moment she stepped 
into the WATER

i was speechless.
there dressed in white,
she went from
little miss sunshine
to a ROYAL 
DAUGHTER 
of a heavenly king.

let the images of the CHILD
dance the CHILD'S PRAYER 
into your soul
and leave an imprint on your heart

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LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE

i have ideas

ideas

and then i have ideas

and a whole lot more.

once while shopping at walmart

i saw the most darling

compact mirror.

one adorable little mirror

  the color of SUNSHINE

with a cheery daisy attached.

i grabbed at least a dozen...

no daughters,

a few young nieces,

and one

LITTLE MISS

 SUNSHINE

if i had a product,

i would need a spokesmodel...

i knew just the girl

deemed and crowned

my LITTLE MISS

 SUNSHINE

arrangements were made for the photo shoot.

props were gathered

and as i met with

with

LITTLE MISS

 SUNSHINE

the backyard spoke loud and clear...

yard, neatly groomed

shady trees

fire pit

swing set 

slide

cement benches

garden boxes

hop scotch
statues of children
wheelbarrows and wagons

a plethora of items for staging

“this is where LITTLE 
MISS SUNSHINE grows,

this is where she is nurtured and blooms.

this is where we will start...

in her own backyard

glimpses from the photo shoot:

Little Yellow Typewriter:  
what is your idea of FUN?

Little Miss Sunshine: 
i play with my guenia pig, lenny. 

i take sewing on thursdays and i

also like calico critters.

(little miss sunshine's idea of scarecrow...
adorable, sweet, and one step shy 
of serving up biscuits
and lemonade for an afternoon tea party.)

LYT: how do you spend your spare time?

LMS:naturally, i like to play with friends and 

my pet lenny. if i watch any television at all,

it is cartoons. i also like to read.

LYT: mmm, then you must have 

a favorite book...

LMS: oh...yes, that would be

“key to rondo” by
emily rodda

LYT: i guess i better start recreational

reading and put that book at

the top of the list.

LMS: (her eyes twinkle and the sun kisses her

checks as we continue in this serene setting.)

LYT: one thing i know about people, and 
especially children...
we love a tasty treat 
every now and again. 
what would

the ideal treat be for you?

LMS: a symphony bar or sour patch 

watermelon candy

LYT: i think, “our little miss sunshine...

selected a treat of class and culture,
the symphony
 and one with

a kick...perfect...
she has diversity.”  
(i continue with the questions) 
speaking of symphony bars

reminds me of music...
do you have a favorite song?

LMS: “child’s prayer” by
janice kapp perry

LYT: oh i love that one too 

(clearly she is spiritually rooted...
i smile with pleasure
i see so many youngin’s 
with their ipods listening

to the worlds trends and teeny boppers 
and she chose "child's prayer)

LYT: in all the world, what brings you the

greatest joy?

LMS: my FAMILY !

LYT: let’s see if I have this right...
you have an older sister 
that just started high school, 

an older brother

at the junior high, 
two amazingly supportive, loving,

adoring parents 
and one pet, lenny.

LMS: (nods with a smile)

LYT: you seem to be so well rounded in your

likes and dislikes...
so at peace and grounded...

tell me what is your 
 greatest dream for the future?

LMS: to be the first GIRL PRESIDENT !

LYT: well, you would certainly have my vote.

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we gather our things
while

LITTLE MISS

 SUNSHINE

 makes a wardrobe change.
she looks stunning...
the pure,
clean,
simple
kind of beautiful
the kind 
that takes your breath away

and off to the second location

daybreak lake...

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