That Smile though ...

[bazooka111]

I can post pictures! Momma loves chocolate milk! I told her today that it is like drinking ice cream — yum.

Finding slivers of joy best we can!! Blessings to you all.

Xx Kim

[honjen43]

Keep it up, Kim! Your mum is still enjoying her life because of you!Great big hug!

Jen XXX XXX

[bazooka111 in reply to honjen43]

Hey Jen!!! We are moving along one day at a time —- Netflix, Hulu, Read, Exercise, puzzles .... you name it —- we’ve gotten creative in this Covid life. I hope you are doing well and staying healthy. 🧡

[honjen43 in reply to bazooka111]

Whatever you are doing is working! - for all to see and copy.Yes, doing very well in NZ! Out enjoying summer here - but have an eye over our shoulder for if/when the virus variant should get loose. Hope it does not mess up my holidays planned for next couple of months. Anno domini slowly catching up with me, but so far nothing serious or life threatening - just annoying!

Am planning trip I was supposed to take this year for next year and just hoping it will work out. It includes a cruise from Vancouver - Alaska and a wander around Canada in a,large campervan with 2 other girlfriends of similar age! Adventure of a lifetime if it comes to pass!

Big hugs!

Jen XXX XXX

[bazooka111 in reply to honjen43]

WOW! Your trip plans sounds simply amazing! I love Alaska, I have traveling there for over 20 years on speaking engagements once per year; I feel like it is my second home! You will love that! I think I want to stowaway in your camper van! How fun!

I have a family (yes an entire family) that is on my staff, and they packed up and left for New Zealand before the borders closed -- they called me, and said, we think its time to return home (NZ) and escape Covid and get into a healthier environment. They are so happy to be home, and posting all their summer pictures on FB!!! So jealous! You have incredible leadership there -- these are very sad times in the USA.

Big hugs back!

xx Kim

[Abrecheisen53]

Awe, so sweet. Cheers!Hugs all around. Alice

[bazooka111 in reply to Abrecheisen53]

Hi Alice! Cheers to you! Hugs coming back 💚

[NannaB]

So good to see that smile. Thinking of you all Kim. Keep safe ♥️XxxX

[bazooka111 in reply to NannaB]

Awww NannaB! I’ve missed connecting - it’s been a crazy few months for us .. but, we are settled and feeling back to normal. We sold our house and moved —- for the better, we are happy. ❤️

[NannaB in reply to bazooka111]

Wow! That must have been a mammoth task, mum and Covid. Well done for making things better for you. May you know peace and joy in your new home and may your mum keep on smiling XxxX

[bazooka111 in reply to NannaB]

Thank you! Believe it or not -- we built a house a couple of years ago to accommodate mom living with us; we needed a first floor bedroom and bath. It turned out to be a a not so good idea -- the builder was subpar in quality, we lived on a cul-de-sac that become a playground, and we missed having trees! I don't want to wait another 10 years for trees! So .. we found a house that is just perfect, and Mommas bedroom is absolutely beautiful -- I will share a photo that I took during the holidays -- she is so happy! She has a wall of windows looking out into the woods! 👍

[daddyt in reply to bazooka111]

How wonderful is that.

Tim x

[Nanny857 in reply to bazooka111]

Your mum's smile is so lovely. Your new home sounds idyllic Kim, so glad the move has been positive. May you continue to make lovely memories in your new home. Hope 2021 is kind to you and your mum.

Lots of love, Nanny857xx

[NannaB]

That’s great. I’m so pleased for you all XxxX

[Beads0122]

Kim,Thank you. You made me smile this evening to see your Mom’s smile.

Blessings,

Bobby

[bazooka111 in reply to Beads0122]

Hi Bobby!!! I hope you are doing well — I’ve missed connecting with all of you. 🧡

[plieepal]

After seeing this post I immediately asked mom if she wants some chocolate milk herself, actually the truth is I want it myself too now.

[bazooka111 in reply to plieepal]

Yes yes yes 🙌🏻 yes 🙌🏻! Enjoy the simple pleasures! Cheers! 🥛

[Hiking13]

A lovely photo - it’s made my morning and that smile is so uplifting. Love to you both Sarahxx

[bazooka111 in reply to Hiking13]

Hi Sarah!!! I hope you are doing well! We are pushing through each day of this wintry mix in the USA --- staying busy mentally, and trying to not get caught up in the sadness of the news. Love back to you ! xxKim

[AJK2001]

Lovely to see your Mum's smile again. I too couldn't live without trees and the birds that come with them. Hugs to all. xxx

[bazooka111 in reply to AJK2001]

Hugs to you too! Yes, we are enjoying the winter woods -- snow falling, and the wildlife visits in the morning. I sometimes catch Momma looking, smiling, and just mesmerized by the activity. I cannot was to sit with her on the back porch this summer. 🙂 xxKim

[daddyt]

That smile though... made my morning.

Tim x

[bazooka111 in reply to daddyt]

Awww Tim thank you!!

[GAS-25]

Beautiful picture, very precious x

[bazooka111 in reply to GAS-25]

Thank you!! I cherish this smile every single day

[NanBabs]

Lovely ! The song `Smile` written by Charlie Chaplin and sung by Nat King Cole is my go-to song - the words are so beautiful - as is your Mum`s smile.xx

[bazooka111 in reply to NanBabs]

Yes! Now I must go listen to that song! “Smile what’s the use of crying - You’ll find that life is still worth while, if you’ll just smile” Thanks for the reminder

[wear1947]

How lovely is your mums smile. This photo make me similing too....and buy milk chocolate for my sister also...This answers sounds incredible because they were unthinkeable. It was a mimic answer to joy!!!

Have a nice sunday

God bless you!

Elena (@ Buenos Aires)

[bazooka111 in reply to wear1947]

You can never go wrong with chocolate milk!! Cheers!!! Spreading a little joy this Sunday afternoon xx Kim

[honjen43 in reply to bazooka111]

Or icecream!

[ncgardener799]

I can see the joy all over her beautiful face!!! YUMMMM. Good to hear from you-your photos and post always remind me of the little joys along this path. Thank you!

[bazooka111 in reply to ncgardener799]

Hello there!!!! Im happy to be back -- its been a crazy series of months, but all is well, and its nice to reconnect with all of you! Hope you are doing well! xxKIm