Preferences and differences
of where we’ve been,
where we are and
where we are going
is never as clear as when
I’m at the mountain top.
As I take life slower,
I know what I want
and I know what I don’t want.
You are the guiding light
to our future.
I etched your name
on the cross
and although it’s
covered up,
I’m still here and so are you.
I’d prefer you were standing at my side.
The difference is
I don’t have a choice
as I place my hand
in yours
on this clear day marking eternity.
Forever in my heart.
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The Unique Times all rights reserved
California Desert: The Best Hiking Trails
I love Palm Desert and we’ve been traveling spending time there for the 30 years to see my Aunt and Uncle who leave Chicago in the winter to warm up and visit family. The reunions of 1st and 2nd cousins are always near and dear to our hearts and so many wonderful memories have been made there. They have been the glue that kept us altogether and most Easters we brought all 4 of our kids to celebrate with their cousins who were all roughly the same age. They sold their home after 30 years and moved back to Chicago and returned one year in a rental and we had our last hooray with them one last time. Sadly, my uncle died the year after. My aunt is 91 and living in a retirement home after over 60 years of marriage. I didn’t realize how difficult it would be to go back without their presence but they are the desert to us.
Memories of love
Gone but never forgotten
Your hearts beat in mine
Have a beautiful Wednesday and love those in front of you before they are gone with a card a call or a visit.
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Cindy
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💜 Commiserations SupaSoulSis; but YOU!!! Did That On Purpose, just like “accidentally kicking husband in the butt” 😂🤣😅😆😁😄😃😀🙂 🙃😉😊 🤩😇🥰
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Thanks Yernasia… you have a good memory ❤️
💜 YES!!! I Do (Now We ARE Married) and Don’t YOU!!! Forget I AM as an Elephant 🐘😌☺😊🙂🤗🐘 NEVER!!! Forgetting; on an Energetic Note 📝 YOUR!!! Uncles Body may be gone but The Rest (Soul (Essence) Observer (Consciousness) Mind (Memory)) Remains SupaSoulSis
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I am laughing and appreciative of that. Nice.. That is very true Dear thanks for the reminder!💖🙏
This is such a wholesome post, Cindy! ❤
Thank you so much Asysid!💖
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My pleasure, Cindy. ❤
thanks so much 💖
So sweet!
<3
David
Thanks a lot David.
I’ve been wondering how your Aunt is doing and if you’ve gotten to see her yet?
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haven’t seen her in a while, but I spoke to her recently by phone, and she’s doing as well as she can be… she even babysits her little grandchildren 2x a week!
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David
Oh that’s nice to hear. I’m glad and I’m sure your call and the grandkids sustains her which is such a gift!
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I’m so sorry for your loss, Cindy. What a beautiful tribute. Vince’s parents lived there and later in Calimesa. We never go back now that they are gone.
Oh thanks so much Marsha. It’s been a fewe years since he’s been gone but hard to watch my Aunt’s decline from afar. Oh wow it’s a special place to have lived and it makes sense you don’t get there anymore. So many memories!💖
I think it is much harder to watch decline up close, though, Cindy, don’t you? It is so frightening to be faced with life and death decisions, or even “What do I do?”
Do we go to the hospital? When is the right time to call in hospice? I can’t alleviate your pain and I feel so helpless. That is much harder to me.
Oh I so much agree Marsha! It’s so hard and scary. I hope I’ll be able to be with each one of my parents in the final hours so hold there hand. so hard1💖
Yes, it draws you closer, surprisingly. The times are special even though scary.
It sure does my friend.. it’s facing them head on that truly is impt and staying in the moment
Agree 100%
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What a touching and beautiful piece, Cindy. Love the photos, thanks for sharing. You are so right we should always love those around us. Life is short. Lots of love to you.💕🙏💕
Oh thanks so much Dear Grace. I’m glad you enjoyed it and the photos too my friend. It’s soooo true, life is short lright! 💖💖❤️🌷
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Lovely and lasting poem, Cindy. I think we are always surprised to see our loved ones age. We want them to always be as we remember them. And our children and our loved ones will feel the same about us. But a memory never fades. And a heart never loses love. ❤️
Thank you so much and for your insightful comment and heartfelt truths Pam. Thanks for sharing and your kind words!💖
xo
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It is great you made the trip to Palm Desert although I can see how it would difficult without your aunt and uncle. Wise advice about staying in touch with friends and relatives. 👍👌😊
Thanks so much John and it is a place we love so we will continue to make the journey. I’m glad you think so as well my friend. 💖💖❤️
This is so heartfelt dear Cindy. ❣️❣️ A beautiful tribute to both. It’s so touching. 💗💗 Have a wonderful day ahead dear Cindy
Thank you so much Dear Preeths. Big hugs and love my friend and thanks for stopping in!💖💖
Your words make alive my memories of my grandmother ❤️your blogs are soothing 🥰 I feel like there have to be more words in your blogs 💕
awwww that’s sweet. I hope you can savor them a little more today. I so much appreciate that! 💖💖🙏
I love your message here, Cindy: love always lingers on! Beautiful poem ❤️
Sweet memories. Forever etched even if covered. I like your red nails.
Oh Goodness A Stain of A Previous
Leader on A Lit Up Cross of
Relatives of Real Love
Dear Cindy
Such
Grafitti
Exposed
For All the World to See
Yet Relatives Before of Love
Solid and True Yes There is
No Desert Warmth Without
Love of Human True With
Wings That Do
Not Fall
Lower
Than Love
Breathes For Real
Staycationing With
Love Best in Desert
Scarcity and Greatest
Greens And Colors of Abundance With SMiLes..:)
What an amazing tribute to your uncle, Cindy. I loved your brilliant poem. Loved the photos. You are so right our poems are so similar. Thanks for your valuable share 😊😊😊😊😊
Good words
Thanks Mina!💖
Have a beautiful day dear Cindy 💖
Thank you sooo much Holly and you do the same💖💖❤️❤️🤗
This is truly a heartfelt call and reminder to embrace those who are still here, while remembering the lessons from those who have left us. 🤗 It seems like this year has hit more people I know with more tragedies in my family and so many close friends who have lost their beloved family members and friends. Our families are getting smaller, but your beautiful poem reminds us of what once was and how precious those memories are to us as we look around and see they are no longer here. Thanks for the wonderful share Cindy! 🥰🦋🙏🏽💖💐
Oh I know it really has taken a toll and you have suffered more than your share dear Kym. So many have as well. I’m touched you liked this and found respite in memories you have of you loved ones and so glad you enjoyed the poem and sentiments.. 💖💖💖 big hugs and love.. 💖👏🙏🙏
Always Cindy. You expressed such emotion that connected to me, and the rest of your audience. 🙏🏽 It took me on a sentimental journey my friend. I appreciate your warmth and compassion. Thanks for the ride as always! 🤗💖🦋
your words are always gifts to me Kym and I’m so glad you enjoyed this as I knew you would, blessings my friend!💖💖
Awwww Cindy, thank you for your gracious spirit and your wise counsel. Your messages are so empowering and heartfelt. Thank you my friend! 🤩👏🏼✨🦋💝
Oh you are so dear.. it’s a pleasure always my dear friend!💖💖
Reaching the mountain top does offer a wonderful view and new perspective. A lovely poem, Cindy, of honoring and remembering. 🌄💗 I imagine that cross looks beautiful lit up. ✨
You’re so right about that Michele. Thank you so much for your kind message. It truly is very cool indeed. 🌷🤗
It’s always a pleasure, Cindy, to read your messages and receive your good vibes. 💝
Oh that’s very kind to say.
Thanks my friend!💖
Powerful imagery and thoughts, as always Cindy. thank you for always encouraging us to stop, think, reflect, and appreciate the moment.
Oh Thanks so much Andrea. I’m so glad you enjoyed this piece! Happy to hear!! 💖
Lovely poem, Cindy…beautiful tribute…nice photos…thank you for your heartfelt sharing 🙏✨❤️💫
And thank you for reading and your kind message that always lifts me up. you are a gem 💖💖
It’s my pleasure, dear Cindy…much love to you, beautiful soul 💫❤️✨🌟
awww thanks so much dear Navin. I think i’m behind but hope to drag away to read your last 2 posts tomorrow .. xoxoxxox 💖
You’re welcome, Cindy….no worries….have a lovely weekend ✨ ❤️ 💫
thanks my friend!!!💖💖💖vyou as well!❤️🤗🌷
You’re very welcome, my friend…thank you as well 🙏🤗❤️💫
Beautiful. Memories have such lovely way of bringing back our yesterdays.
awww thank you so much. I’m glad you enjoyed this🙏🌷❤️
Beautiful piece Cindy…some people give us Beautiful memories❤
Glad you liked this Nawaz. That’s sooo true!💖🙏 🤗🌸
What a gorgeous post. Beautiful pics, curse words and all, hahaha, lovely poems, and heartfelt share. Lovely, dearest Cindy. ❤️🌹🥰🙏🌺
Thanks Dear Jeff! I have been waiting for one person to notice that and you def win the prize! Right? I still wish I knew exactly what that said.. I’m impressed. Great catch.
Thanks so much!💖💖🙏
Most welcome, dear Cindy. Always! Hahahah. Ah, wonderful. Right! Hahaha. Is always my pleasure to read you, Cindy. Have a lovely evening! ❤️🌹🙏
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You’re the best… thanks my friend.. go to bed.. 🤣🤣🤣 Thanks dearest.. 💖💖💖❤️❤️🌷
So touching..I am moved. A beautiful tribute auntie❤
Awww thanks Akshita!💕
Beautiful ❤️
Thanks Joyce!💕
My pleasure 😊
xo
My pleasure 😊🙏
I’ll visit soon!💖💖
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A beautiful slice of life, Cindy. I think we can all relate. I know I can.
thanks so much Nancy. yes indeed! 💖
So sweet and touching tribute! I agree what you say, Cindy. The life is too short. Let’s enjoy and love. A lovely post indeed 🥰🙏
I so much appreciate your kind words and glad you enjoyed it. Yes, let’s do it! 💖
What I want to write
is not
what I wrote
But
What wrote for me is
what I have to write..
fair enough. 💖
yeah
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Wonderful poem. Such memories.
Thanks you so much Goff!! 💖💖
Pleasure. Great read.
Thanks dear Goff!🙏
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Beautiful post, Cindy! Very touching tribute! Life is indeed short! Thanks for the gentle reminder. <3 Of course I can't condone rude graffiti…:)
Thanks sooo much Cheryl and I appreciate your support and sharing as always. Sure is!!!!
I know right!!!!.. lol 🤷♀️
Glad you got that! 💖🙏
Very nice poem.
Thanks so much Dawn!💖
Beautiful post and beautiful poem! Thank you for sharing 💓🙂
Thanks so much Phil. You’re welcome and thanks for visiting.. 💖💖💖
Im Priti from India. You are welcome. 💓💓 God bless you 🙂😊
This is lovely Cindy💐
The only thing I fear more than deserts are stray bulls and heights. I blame this on the desert animals.
Oh thanks so much! oh i know.. sometimes it’s nerve wracking those drop offs. oh my i’ve never seen a stray bull thankfully! 💖💖🙏🤗🤣
If you ever come across one, stay out of its way. Hide if you can😂
Lovely day Cindy💙
Omg i WILL.. I HOPE NOT BUT if i do, i’ll be thinking of you 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Okaay! That won’t happen.😅
Have a lovely day Cindy💙
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A great post Cindy. Sorry for the loss of your uncle. That looks like rugged country. Seems people feel they can put their graffiti anywhere they choose. That giant cross really makes a statement I am sure~ I am surprised that someone has not tried to have it taken down like many other things these days.
I loved the photos & the post, back in the days I
use to live in Calif & did a lot of walking just to
get out of the house & away from people & I
have to say I SURE MISS THEM DAYS.
Oh I’m so glad to hear it. Thank you! Yes, it’s a great place to walk for sure!! Hope you can visit at some point and walk to your hearts delight. Thanks for visiting !!!💕😍
I won’t be visiting Calif any time soon
as I live in Indiana on a fixed income
so traveling isn’t in my agenda these days.
Got it… glad you have the memories tucked away!!! You do have some good hiking trails there though-:)💕
No we don’t have a lot of places to walk here with peoples dogs running
lose all over the place, so we just sit home & do all our walking on bill day.
Loved the images! Sad to hear about your uncle. I’m sure it’s different not staying with your aunt.
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Cindy, these verses share a special and loving connection.
I know I can’t even begin to imagine losing my husband. Your words are lovely as are you dear friend. Scott’s mom and dad had been married over 56 years. It was great to spend time with him on the Oregon coast. I was so glad he was able to spend time with his son especially. He does not look nearly 80 but he is over 80. He use to be a runner but still is a walker. Exercise does make a difference. Sending giant amounts of hugs and love to you Cindy. Have a blessed day sweetie. xoxoxoxo
I know it has to be so hard and especially after all of those years. My aunt is really struggling and thinks he left here for another woman. Dementia is not kind or maybe keeps her from the finality. Oh it sounds like a phenomenal trip for all of you and I’m so glad they got time together. 55 years seems long until i realized I’ve been married 42 years and together 47. We laugh and say it feels like 100 and sometimes it does.!🤣 Love you so and yes, exercise sure does make a difference! 💖
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I am sorry about your auntie Cindy. Dementia is a cruel bedf
So sorry Cindy. Dementia is a cruel bedfellow. Remembering things that happened ages ago but can’t remembering your name. Their perception of floors with lines and all kinds of side effects of this horrible illness many people don’t know about. Wow you have been married a long time. You two have obviously done an amazing job with your beautiful children. We are blessed to have men in our lives we love. Sending love and sorry about the premature send. Love you. ❤️🤗🦋
Oh it’s so sad and thanks my dear!
It’s hard to witness but o think it’s self protection as well. Too hard to face his passing. We sure have and you have. Thanks so much it takes a village. And we are so blessed!!
Thanks for your wishes!!! 💕❤️🙏🥰
You are so sweet my friend. Yes it is so hard for husbands or wives I can’t bare to think about that kind of loss. We are so very very blessed my friend. Love you. ❤️🤗🦋
Thanks my dear friend. So hard and we sadly will have to face these things at one point or another. sadly but hopefully not for a long l;ng time! Love you tooll. 💖💖💖