This week, Debbie’s ‘One Word Sunday Challenge’ is Flare. I’m taking a nostalgic journey back to Sunset Beach on the north shore of Oahu in Hawaii. We waited patiently for the fiery flare over the ocean and were not disappointed.
Happy Sunday to you all and I hope you’re well and staying safe. We just spoke to my mom-in-law Kathleen in England, who is going to be 107 in August. We were saying that we would love to be able to travel over to see her but unfortunately won’t be able to come over this year. She understands the situation though and said, “Oh well, in life, whatever we’re dished up, we just have to make the best of it, don’t we?” I’m thinking that her ‘laissez faire’ attitude to life may just be the secret to her longevity.
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Nice post 😊
Lovely sunset … thank you for patiently waiting for that moment.
107!!! Wow! Thank you for sharing her secret to longevity!
Your MIL is amazing ~ 107! Does she have any siblings that share her longevity?
Thanks, Nancy. Yes, she is amazing. Her siblings all passed away in their 90’s, but she did have a cousin who lived to be 104.
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A very positive mother-in-law – did it pass on to your husband?
And I love that sunset
Thanks, Debbie. Yes, my hubby is also very positive with excellent health, so he’s definitely a keeper. 😃
Lovely pic! And your wise mother-in-law is spot on 🙂
Thanks you so much. 🙂
The photo is so beautiful it does not look real. Your mom-in-law is right about life. I should try the same so that I live up to at least 80!
Thanks, ZL. I think the trick is not to sweat the small stuff. Tomorrow is another day. 🤗
107? Wow. Plenty of time to develop a wise perspective.
This is true, Dave. 🙂
Beautiful photo and you’re mom-in-law sounds like a lovely person!
Thanks, Donna. She is and we have always got on so well.😃
Beautiful sunset. How are they always pretty? Markus and I see the sunset every day and are always captivated. Happy birthday to your mother-in-law. Her attitude is refreshing.
Thanks so much for your good wishes. 🙂
Lovely photo and your MIL sounds awesome.
Thanks, Amy. She is awesome. 🙂
amazing woman- beautiful sunset!!!
Thanks so much, Cybele. 🙂
😳 Your MIL sounds utterly amazing. Genes and attitude must be the secret. Though they might actually be related. 💕
Thanks, Gunta. I’m sure you’re right about that. 🙂
wow, she is amazing.. xx
She really is a family treasure. 🙂
Oh, Sylvia, it was worth waiting for! Beautiful! 🙂 xoxoxoxoxoxo
Yes it was. Lovely memory. 😍
🙂 ❤️🤗
Wow, beautiful sunset indeed! And cheers to your mother-in-law, she’s the vibe we really need these days 🙂
I miss traveling through your blog posts;)
Thanks, Aian. She’s always so cheerful. 😃
That is the way of life! Your mom-in-law certainly knows it! Glad she is well.
Thanks, Ute. xx
Beautiful photo Sylvia! Stay safe!
Thanks, Aletta. You too. 🙂
Lovely image, Sylvia. I hope your mother in law remains safe and well.
Thanks, Carol. Yes, she’s in a beautiful place and keeping very well indeed. 🙂
Such a warm andmagnificent evenig end
Thanks, Marylou.
I love your mother-in-law’s quote ….I can imagine my mother saying that..such a sign of resilience..😍
Thanks, Gerrie. My mom too. That generation, as you say, were and are still very resilient. I hope some of it rubbed off on us too. 🤗
I think some resilience must have rubbed off on us!
Wow! 107! … she’s lived through so many global catastrophes that she’ earned the ‘tude. 🙂
Most definitely she has. Can’t wait to be able to go over and see her again. 🙏🏻
So beautiful, Ad! 🙂 🙂 The things that lady has seen in her many years! Her will to carry on is amazing.
Thanks, Jo. She is amazing and fortunately still has all her wits about her.
Bless your mother-in-law for having a wonderful attitude and I believe you are right about the longevity. We could learn something there. 🙂
Thanks so much, Lisa. Yes, the wisdom that comes with age.
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Well done your MIL! And great image
Thanks, Sue. 🙂
You’re welcome, Sylvia!
Blessing her, dear Sylvia, we are all in same situation, I can’t travel too… I miss my grandchildren… Your photograph is amazing. Thank you, stay in safe, Love, nia
Thanks so. much, dear Nia. One day we’ll all be free to travel again to see our families. xx
I love your MIL’s quote, Sylvia! Bless her! We can all take a lesson from her words of wisdom. ❤
Thanks, Jill. Yes, we certainly can. She inspires me. 🙂 xx
Me too! ❤
I’ve never been to Hawaii, so I appreciate the opportunity to tag along. The sunset reminds me of the ones our older daughter and I saw in Costa Rica some years ago. I’ll miss my trip to France this year, but hopefully I’ll be able to go once again next year and it will then be even sweeter.
janet
I think that we’re all hoping for next year to be a better one. 🙂
I certainly hope it won’t be worse!!
Perish the thought!! 😯
beautiful sunset! love your MIL’s quote! i agree, positive attitude goes a long way! God bless her. happy Sunday to you, too! 🙂
Thank you, dear Lola. Yes, she’s always so cheerful when we speak to her and so happy to hear our voices. 🙂
Beautiful! And yes, adaptability is key to a healthy life. God bless her.
Thanks so much, Mary Jo. Kathleen is always bright and cheerful when we chat. It’s a pleasure to listen to her. 🙂
Fantastic photo! And happy birthday to your mum-in-law. She seems to be very healthy and yes, maybe her credo is the key. 🙂
Thanks, Lynette. Yes, she’s very healthy indeed, both in body and mind. 🙂
Pragtig soos altyd.
Sjoe 107… ek sukkel met 70! ❤
You’re still a youngster, Tina. 🙂 xx
Hehehehe lekker grappie!
Happy Birthday to your mother-in-law. 107 is amazing!
A beautiful sunset photo, Silvia. 🙂
Thanks, Lavinia. 🙂
Gorgeous photo, Sylvia. And your Mother in Law’s quote is spot on! We really should make the most of and see the best in any situation. Happy Sunday to you.
Thanks so much, Tom. I agree with her too. No use complaining. 🙂
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