Update and Spreading Sunshine aka Creative and Positive Inspiration Award

I was nominated for this award by the following  lovely  ladies:

Minelle from My Breath …a lovely, loving lady who gives so much to her friends, family, students and community.

Ami  from Ami's Star Song …another lovely, loving lady who also gives so much to her friends, family, students and community.

I do believe that Minelle and Ami were separated at birth…they are so much alike in their giving and supportive hearts.  These two, along with Dana from Learning to Follow His Lead, Ana from governingana, Ward and June from The Dish with Ward and June, Christina from Red Booty Woman and Lillie from At Ian & Lillie's Place have been a tower of strength for me during the trying times with my mom. 

We interrupt this post for a brief update: 

I brought my mom home from rehab yesterday…she will have home health visiting daily and someone in the clean, do laundry, take out trash and change bedding once a week.  She’s on a waiting list for ‘Meals on Wheels’.  Still not allowed to drive so she’s going to be a bit housebound…will see how we do…interesting so far.
Thank you to all of you in blog land who sent prayers, healing energy, positive thoughts and supportive messages and email.

Now back to our scheduled post…

(not so) Quiet Sara from Quiet Sara and the StrongMan …a newbie to our community but she fits in so well I feel she has been here so much longer.  A wonderful asset!
 
Viola from Purple Explosion…another newbie to blogging but she has been a lurker/commenter for a while.  Another wonderful asset who a positive outlook.
 
I did not write nearly enough to do justice to any of these lovely ladies…if you have visited their blogs, you know how special they are.  If you haven’t, I encourage you to go visit and make their acquaintance…your life will definitely be enriched!
 
The idea is for bloggers to present the sun-loving flower to other bloggers who "creatively and positively inspire others in the blogosphere".   Each one of the above ladies are definitely a positive inspiration!

 
If you want to join in the fun, the rules for the SUNSHINE AWARD are to:

1. Thank the person who gave you the award in your blog post. (Done)
2. Complete the Q & A below in your blog post. (Done)
3. Pass on the award to 10-12 deserving and inspiring bloggers, inform them and link to their blogs. (Done…in my own way )

Here are the Sunny Questions:

Favorite Color: Purple, Red, Hot Pink, Marine Blue, Emerald Green…awww heck…just love colors!  Really depends on my mood which colors.

Favorite Animal:  I have two cats that allow me to live here…three if you count the cat someone dumped who allows me to feed her outside.  I also love dogs but my lifestyle has not been conducive to allowing me to share my home with a dog.  I really love the wild cats in the zoo…lions, tigers, leopards, pumas, etc.  I can spend absolutely hours just visiting that section.

Favorite Number:  6, 7, 8, 10, 28 and of course any number that has at least six zero’s behind it and was added to my bank account.

Favorite Non-alcoholic Drink:  Diet Coke (not Pepsi) with lime and water with lemon.

Facebook or Twitter:  Facebook…only way to keep track of my kids.  Twitter…nope.

Your Passion:  Family, friends, living life to the fullest.  I once heard a song when I was very young and don’t remember the name of the song or any of the verses but the refrain was “What’s the use of livin’ if you can’t have any fun, what’s the use of lovin’ if you can’t love everyone, life’s all for livin’ and I’m all for givin’ it a try.”  Even though I don’t always succeed, I do try to follow this.

Giving or getting presents:  Definitely love finding just the right gift for someone…especially when they aren’t expecting it.  Getting presents has a tendency to make me uncomfortable…don’t ask…haven’t got a clue…

Favorite Day: Sunny from AimlessRamblings gave the best answer and it is so true, I just had to borrow it…Everyday I wake up!   Today is the first day of the rest of your life.

Favorite Flowers:  Hibiscus, Tulips, Iris, Lily of the Valley, Edelweiss, Pansies, Roses, Carnations…Could keep going…I like flowers.
 

Nominations…I consider all of you who come visit my blog to be special and inspiring.  In addition, some of you don’t have blogs…so I am not going to pick just 10 – 12 of you. 
Here are Cat’s Rules…

1. You are reading this post…consider yourself nominated!
2. If you have a blog and want to…copy the rules and the picture to your blog and follow the rules.
3. If you don’t have a blog or have a blog and don’t want to do a post, answer one or more of the questions in your comments here.
4. If you don’t want to answer any of the questions here or on your own blog (if you have one)…that’s ok also!  Just enjoy!