I am flying off again tonight. Absent until late Sunday afternoon on business travel. My husband says I work too hard and have too much on my plate.
He's right. And he's wrong.
I am lucky, blessed even, to have such a full life. Let me share with you a couple of my favorite quotes, and I think you'll understand.
George Bernard Shaw said:
"I want to be thoroughly used up when I die. Life is no brief candle to me, it is sort of a splendid torch which I get ahold of for the moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations."
Ralph Waldo Emerson hit the nail on the head when he offered:
"The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well."
Have a wonderful week. Live joyfully. I'll be back soon ~
Eileen
Where are you little Eileen? Your blog is so inspiring...come back sooooooooonnnnn!
karen....
Posted by: karen | Friday, July 17, 2009 at 06:56 PM
Beautiful quotes & photos Eileen ♥
Posted by: Deb | Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at 05:20 PM
i have just foundyour wonderful blog. i have been waiting somewhat patiently for you to return. please hurry back to blog land with some more of your wonderful quotes, crafts, pictures. yours is one of the best blogs out there. every day i check to see if you are back. come back soon.
Posted by: kim | Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at 11:20 AM
Where are you??? I love your little blog!
karen...
Posted by: karen | Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 07:37 PM
We will miss you. Take care until you return. I was off for 10 days of vacation & I needed it. Sure wasn't long enough. And darn if it isn't hot down here. I am practicing my crochet. I did the fan/shell wash cloth. I liked it but made a mistake(i think I added a stitch or something because it was a little larger for a couple of rowes & then went back to being straight) near the begining so I ripped it out & started over. Yes, I am one of those types. Thank you for sharing the pattern.
Posted by: Charlene | Friday, July 10, 2009 at 08:18 PM
Love those quotes!!!
Posted by: Andrea - Faded Plains | Wednesday, July 08, 2009 at 09:40 AM
What great quotes!! I hope you have a safe trip and come home ready to create....because we all love seeing what you come up with.
Posted by: Jeanne | Sunday, June 28, 2009 at 06:20 AM
Oh my Eileen!!!!!!!!!! I just received your precious flower and other treasures. I didn't know I was getting so much. This is awesome. Thank you. I love them! I'm hoping I can have a "creative" day tomorrow. Your little gift is very inspiring!
Karen B
Posted by: Karen B | Friday, June 26, 2009 at 03:48 PM
Great thoughts, Eileen... have a great week!
Posted by: ldh | Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at 03:25 AM