I saw an amazing Artist at work today. He was super kind and let me snap some pics even though his work wasn’t finished. Reminded me of how God is always working on us, until someone comes along and changes us, damaging us, stepping on us, until we cry and let our colors run because … More Welcome, come on in.
Well, maybe not my world but definitely a large part of my.life has. I’m hoping this will. being me back to writing more. I haven’t touched the add blog button since Covid-19. I wanted to stay away from a lot of the craziness and negativity of politics. I’ve been in the medical field since all … More My world has changed….
Truth. Beauty & Goodness. Focus on these three things today and see where they get you. I’m going to bet your smile will be a bit more permanent today.
My world will be a sad place when my singing or goofing around annoys my daughters rather than sending them into endless laughter.
Last night I had a dream, scratch that a nightmare of an acquaintances house burning down, and I’m talking charred down nothing left but the embers showing the footprint of the house that once was. I could see Erin falling to her knees in her long cream skirt to the ground untouched with soot, her … More When you get that “feeling”….
Mai, pronounced like the month is a woman from China. I’m unfamiliar with which town but I know it was one where she worked hard and played little. She is a masseuse and does Mani/Pedi’s in Susan’s salon. Another woman from China. I have been going to this salon and sent many friends and family … More Mais hands.
If the plane goes down, I have lived the good life, I have fought the good fight. I know He is waiting for me in the wings. I am blessed either way.
People with anxiety don’t have a train of thought, we have about seven trains on four tracks that narrowly avoid each other when paths cross and all the conductors are screaming.
Over hearing a convention between a medical professional and an engineer is like watching Abbot and Castillo’s “Who’s on first”.
Something wicked this way comes. Then the bells rang loud and deep; for God’s not dead nor doth He sleep. ~Shakespeare Movie: something wicked this way comes one of my favorite childhood movies.
It’s harsh I know, my actions for posting I must sow. But to have such fear amongst our young, makes me believe every hymn composed should be sung. For our world is on fire; if you don’t see then you are naive, it changes my heart on my daughters children to be. I wonder if … More If you pray, Pray now.
“Please slow down.” How many of us wish we could write ourselves a letter from the future? I do. I’ve been watching my 18-year-old daughter attend her first year at a community college, taking on a whole load of credit hours along with working three jobs. One full-time at a day-care teaching 3-year-olds, another part-time … More Dear 18-year-old-me…..
And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music. Friedrich Nietzsche
So when I’m bored with my theme, I change it up. When I’m bored with my photo I change it up. But the Blog name…. what to do when bored with it. I once read a fellow blogger who stated you should never use clever titles or catchy lyrics for your theme. “It should be … More To do or not to do…
“The enemy confuses things; God clarifies them. Be careful in which voice you listen to”.
When you see people in your ‘party’ near you having a conversation and you ask “What?” And the response comes to you with no eye contact just a general tone of voice muttering “nothing”, what do you do? How do you respond? Do you confront the obvious or do tell yourself to sweep it under … More “Nothing”
Fear is simply saying you have faith that something bad will happen.
Why is it that alcohol makes every kids birthday party tolerable?
Costco gas station. I literally have ZERO patience for people who don’t know how the pumps run. Stay outside of your car. Stay behind the large white line, don’t creep up on the person behind you where inhibit them from packing up and exiting around at the first pump. DO NOT and I can’t stress … More Where I can totally lose my shit.
When my world is out of my control, I need to remember these words “I am no longer a slave to fear; for I am a child of God”.
If people don’t start putting their phones down and lifting their heads up; we’re going to bring back the cave man era earlier than Jesus planned.
Grateful. Today spent the day with my daughters. Daughters that I have raised (and still am at times) to honor their parents. Today they both did a beautiful job. During our brunch I told them one day (hopefully far far away) I won’t be here. And all they will have is each other. Respect and … More Grateful memory.
Come to the alter, your Fathers arms are open wide. Forgiveness, was bought with; the precious blood of Jesus Christ. Bear your cross as you wait for the crown, tell the world of the treasure you found.
Some days I wish I could it take away. Other days I wish I could shake reality into her. I pray to God, I curse his blessings. He’s given me everything in them, yet the pain is unbearable. I see their beauty, I see their greatness. But the pain is all to excruciating. To do … More Her pain
I saw your post. I saw your pain. I saw your tears. I heard your cry. Though society has you hide. My God teaches me to seek. I reach for your being. Even as you hide. I lift you in prayer. I acknowledge your anguish. I seek for you. A new beginning.
The other day I heard a song I hadn’t heard in a while. Miranda Lamberts The house that built me. I’ve included the link and lyrics for you below. My daughter at the age of 16/17 always asked me to listen to it, I knew what the gist of the song was about, although the … More Nothing but a memory
When I speak to the darkness; it moves.
Some people come into your life for a reason, others for a season. And some for the long haul. Love them, be grateful for them, and learn to know which ones are which.
A friend reminded me tonight that And as much as I agree; I often wonder do we need to re-think what we “feel” we deserve? I silently watch others I know and love become involved with someone or something (job, goal, project) etc that consumes their soul. And not in a good way; in such … More But should we re-think our thoughts?
He retired just before his fourth birthday and we couldn’t wait to bring him home. Only it feels like we’ve loved him our whole lives.
This is my 2019. I already know what I can and cannot do (which isn’t much; and by my own fault to prove worthy). I’m going back to be what I was created to be.
The other day I was listening to a man speak; he was reciting a devotional that he had “plagiarized” he smiled as he did his air quotes. He had been reading and writing devotionals since the loss of his daughter 6 years ago. The devotional he re-told went like this… “I was standing in line … More I heard a story once….
But sometimes hiding from social media has its perks.
Some people just don’t understand how true that statement is. He comes in only needing a toe to complete his “foothold” and then we are gone. He does two things; he runs and ruins your life. He runs your life allowing you to put the letter “I” in that word changing the entire action, tricking … More The Devil made me do it.
Dear husband, I love you. Your darling wife.
I lost my mood ring: and I’m not sure how I feel about that.
A man learns who is there for him when the glitter fades and the walls fold.
So I just walked into one of those undercover coffee cafes. ☕️ I walked in, realizing that after all the black glass doors and windows, I might not belong here. As about eight men are staring at me, I walk up to the counter to order, hopefully not my last cup of coffee. At this … More Killer cafe’
Thanks for spending the day with me Gabby Fruehauf !! You were my little luck charm. From Lakeside beach, to Lighthouse beach all the way up to Lakeport we found sea glass!! Couldn’t have had a better day!! ❤️❤️ “Give a man a fish and he’ll eat for day, teach him to fish and he … More Sea glass
Kisses when you’re lonely Whiskey when you’re dry Riches when you’re broke And Heaven when you die ❤ Possibly written by my nieces grandfather.
He climbed up the stairs Turned the knob He could see her skin.
Trying the Lune poem out after reading Willowdot21’s attempt; which in my opinion she has been killing it nicely!! I don’t know if I can do it for a month like she is but one can at least try weekly. He got off early His heart raced She was not alone.
“When you hit rock bottom; may you know that Rock is Jesus” ~unknown “Sometimes when we hit bottom we feel as if we don’t know how to pray anymore, all we have to say is ‘Lord, I don’t know what’s going on right now; but I know I’m not right’. It’s that easy.” ~Pastor Steve … More Hope.
That my daughters may need my guidance and I won’t be here. It’s not a scary thought, it’s a deep heartbreaking one for me. I always want to be here for them, at their ages of nineteen and twenty-three they still have so much to learn about life, what real love is, and to make … More Biggest fear in this moment….
What is your favorite Morgan Freeman line? I don’t care about hate or politics here; just good ‘ol fashion movie lines that brought you somewhere, made you want to achieve something, or just gave you plain goosebumps. I’ll start. ‘Ernest Hemingway once said “‘The world is a finer place and worth fighting for’. I agree … More I’ll start.
I never said I was funny 