Living Life Beautifully

Today I had the absolute privilege of going to a very dear lady's memorial. In life we meet people that make an impact that we can't forget. We can all think of someone who has a personality larger than life. Or a person who lights up when they see you. There are so many in my life that I have met through my walk with God. So many that, when I get to see them, it is such a joy. I was so blessed to see some of them today. And so very blessed to have known Loretta. This dear lady had a story..... a story that would touch your heart and make you cry. She endure things that I would not have survived.... and yet she came out of all of it with a faith that was so strong. God saved her. She had a love of people. She had a heart for people.   She had a hug that I know took even Jesus' breathe away. Today is going to be a good day. No matter what happens in the day, no matter what challenges I face... Today is going to be a good day. Any ...

Challenging morning. We lost a sweet little hen this morning.  She was a failure to thrive baby.  They just don't really grow. When she would get out of her cage she would run to me and stand between my feet waiting to be picked up.  In the last few days she's lost a lot of weight.  Those are the ones that touch your heart. Bruce and I were doing our reading today and it had me thinking of many things. Success...  Have I been successful in any of my talents?  It's so funny when I think about it because I only get so far.  I sing, but have never been great at it.  I make things but have never sold a lot of it.  I grow the greenest garden that does not produce much fruit.  I raise amazing chickens and end up with every possible obstacle.  I have built a home that at the moment is beyond what I can care for.  I restored a home with my husband that falls apart faster than we can repair it. And then, of course, I got sick. Th...

It is a beautiful Wednesday morning and it's HOT outside. This glorious Texas weather during the month of August seems to always be hot and dry. Praying for Rain!!!! So... I am in my new chapter.... In this new chapter of my life I've been working with motivational teaching. There are so many videos of speakers who have great ideas for improving the mind. There are so many tools to work with. The coffee I drink has been great with taking away my pain during the day. It gives me energy and focus, so I have the ability to do so much more and a good mood to go with it.  I should call it my magic coffee. Coffe coffee coffee coffee...….COFFEE!!!  (me singing) One thing I read was that you should focus on what you want and you will get more of that. If you focus on what you fear, you will get more of that. I also learned that with all the counseling and work that I've done on myself, my family can take me right back to that old person.  I begin to act automat...