“My day starts with thanking god for allowing me to open my eyes to witness another day and receive his blessings. During the early mornings when my arthritis and weather permits, I enjoy sitting outside with a cup of tea and breathing in the fresh air. I love watching the birds and squirrels play. I love to clean, so on any given day, my day starts with housekeeping. Steaming floors, cleaning the kitchen, bathrooms and doing laundry. Most people think of housekeeping as a chore, I enjoy it. Some days when the weather allows, I like to garden. I try to make time during the day to call and check in on friends, sometimes visit with them. I talk with my kids about 3-4 times a day. My biological grandchildren except for 1 teenager, has moved away to other parts of the country, but we chat regularly. I enjoy reading and getting caught up on my favorite television shows. One of my passions in life is cooking. I think that I can give up most things, but not cooking. It is the best feeling in the world when I prepare a meal for the family or a neighbor. On occasion, I babysit for family friends so that the parents can have time for themselves. For the past several years I have taken on the task of home improvement projects, not in my home but in some properties, that my son has purchased. I enjoy painting and bringing old things back to life. To date I have done 3 homes, I take pride in the work that I do. My day usually …show more content…
She went on to say becoming a single mother and moving to the United States. As she continued, she became a little sad as she talked about the unfortunate passing of her parents and siblings. The impact that these events had on her life was intense. I found it interesting that she said her divorce was significant but did not mention her