Hi! Remember me? I thought I would come up for air! I have had such a busy week trying to get my fall semester at school wrapped up. If I would have done this twenty years ago when I was suppose to I probably wouldn't feel so worn out. Tonight after I visited my downtown friends I just drove around and did some shopping by myself. I enjoyed walking around and listening to the different music and watching the people. I caught a glimpse of myself in one of the windows and with my hair in a loose knot and a hippy scarf tied around my neck I thought "Oh Lord, I look like one of my homeless friends, please don't run into anyone I know." Some times I'll intentionally go without makeup when I'm on a natural kick, but I always dress semi-decent...I don't know what happened today. I shot out the door dressed in layers and didn't think much about it until I saw me looking at me and was taken back a bit. Who is that lady? I wonder if she needs a meal on a cold Friday night? Nope. That's me. A little disheveled, a little tired, but thankful for all the blessings in my day. Maybe next week will be better.
Update on Earl: He has given me permission to post his picture on Craigslist in the areas he is from, so I am hoping to have some luck finding his family that way. He has been staying at the shelter out of the cold elements and he seems to be doing a bit better. Maybe just maybe we'll have him home for Christmas.
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It would so very wonderful if Earl's family is found. I'm glad he's doing better.
I'm sure you didn't look as you said; some look better without makeup and I bet you're one of those. ((HUGS))
i've so found myself in that state many times! LOL.....i used to never leave the house without being semi put together....now most days i have "food offerings" all over me from grandkids and an unkempt do....and probably things i don't even know!
hugs this wonderful morning,
kimberly
Craig's list! What a great idea. And I'm sure youu look wonderful with or without being "put together." Someone with your kind heart has to be beautiful on the outside too!
Blessings on your weekend.
You know Joni no matter how you look on the outside, on the inside you are absolutely gorgeous!!!! I will not go any where with out some eye liner on....geese!!! Craigs list..fabulous idea, wouldn't that be the best Christmas gift for him and you, will for all of us! I'm so glad you came up for air, been missing you!!
Love ya
Nettie
When I go outside the house I think the folks I run into should feel fortunate that I don't have my pjs on because that's my preferred mode of dress. :-)
I think of Earl every day and pray he finds his family. He still can't remember anything about where they live?
Sure hope you can find Earl's family! Perhaps craigslist will give you the break you need.
I catch looking at myself in the bathroom mirror each morning, and thing "who in the heck are YOU?" hahahaha!!!!!!
Glad you got a nice break from the weary studies and got to walk around and enjoy the sights!
I needed my Joni fix for tonight, and you were here for me. Thanks for your words. They always make me think beyound myself and I need that so much.
Sending you love, phyllis
Have you tried doing any searches on the internet for him? Know any police officers that might be able to contact the police department in his home town and see they can find them? You might even check with the police dept to see if he is listed as a missing person! Not wanted, but missing. Big difference. See what you can find out and let me know. I might be able to hook you up on some info if you can't find anyone there to help you.
I have connected with a group of people here near Tulsa that go and pick up any homeless person that wants to come with them. They feed them three times a week, have a worship service and then administer to any need they have. If it is drug addiction, alchohol, domestic abuse, etc, what ever it is they help them IF they want help. They provide them with new and gently used clothes, help in getting a job, etc. So I took pictures for them this weekend to send out to all of their supporters. They even have a battered women's shelter in Florida. But anyway, I was telling him about you and he laughed at me and said to tell you....watch out, you might be in the early stages of a homeless mission. Yes, you very well might be!
Oh I bet you are beautiful no matter what you wear. I too forget sometimes that I have not put myself together and go to the store and then realize it and pray no one I know is there. Especially when I slip on my sandals with socks !!
My niece says I have become Oregonized. It is different here than when I was in CA.
I am happy to hear that Earl in out of the cold and doing some better. I sent his picture with an email to all of my friends out there. You never know who might recognize his photo or his name.
Crags list is a wonderful idea! Good Luck!
I will keep praying.
Hugs
Patti
Craig's List! What a great idea! I hope he makes it home.
I just stopped by to tell you how wonderful it is that you're helping out Earl. I wish I knew him. Have you talked to local papers and news stations?
Dear Sweet Joni, I have certainly had those days too. I look in the mirror and think my goodness who is that lady? But you must remember that we are our own worst critic. Maybe your comfy layers weren't as bad as you felt.
Speaking of reflections, our oldest daughter sent me a silly text message yesterday. It said, "I saw the cutest thing in a store window today! I was gonna get it for you for Christmas but then I realized it was just my reflection."
Made me laugh.
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