Light

We are all searching for light. A light to shine on a situation that will make it clear and help us understand how to handle it. A light to shine on an attribute that makes us happy so we can share it with everyone. A light to keep us on the right track.

When...

Just when you think you have it all figured out...you learn something new. I've been concentrating on being grateful and I am. But, now the lesson seems to be trust. The lessons we learn in life from all of our trials and tests create a great opportunity to grow in our faith. It doesn't seem to matter how old you are, you still have opportunities to learn. This week it has been trust. Trusting God and letting him work out everything is sometimes tough. But, when you roll your cares over on him, he gives you peace. Life is like a ball game, except three strikes your out does not apply. You keep getting opportunities to catch the ball or hit a homerun. When life throws you a curve, put up your ball glove and catch that ball! Trust that God will give you the strength that you need to meet your "curve ball."

I read in a book today that fear kills dreams before they can become reality. Keep trusting and believing in God's ability to take care of His children. Dream big dreams!

I am reminded...

Lately, it seems that I am being reminded of just how blessed that I am. How truly blessed my life is and how fortunate I am to be able to live in a wonderful home, have a fabulous job that I love, have my children live close to me, have five beautiful grandchildren, and to have a husband that loves me unconditionally. I don't know if I'd forgotten (or taken for granted) all the blessings in my life, but I surely wasn't as grateful and appreciative as I should have been. I'm so thankful that God still finds me worthy of learning. Worthy of another chance to get it right.

As you look around at your life, make a note of each blessing in your life. For many of us they are vast and for some of us they are fleeting. In either case, praise God loudly and thank him for all of the blessings in your life whether large or small. God inhabits the priase of his people. I don't know about you, but I love hangin' with God! Tell Him thank you - I did!

When I get old...

I don't want to be a burden to my children. When I get old I want to leave my family with wonderful memories of our lives together. When I get old I want to sit on my porch in the rocker and watch as the yard fills with grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins and such. When I get old I want my children, grandchildren, and family to say "Tell us that story again, Mom. You know the one about..." When I get old I want to be wanted. When I get old I want my best friend still sitting beside me and sharing a knowing look or a good laugh just between the two of us. When I get old I don't want the pain. When I get too old to live, I just want to go to heaven. When I get old, I'll be closer to seeing Jesus.

Remembering...

Today I'm remembering...you know those moments in your life that you always recall. The moments that stay right in front of your memory and cause you to smile each time someone finds the right trigger to bring them to the surface. I'm remembering how wonderful it was to be a mother to young children. When my children were young I worked, but I loved being their MOM. As they got older, I went back to school and finally graduated. Today the memory is of a little girl and a little boy that always came to visit me as I was reading the end of a book...the memory of a little girl sharing her secrets with me...the memory of a boy laughing until he cried...and singing through his daily activities...remembering the little girl that loved her hair brushed (unlike her mother)...of a boy that loved TV and of a little girl that loved her "babies." And now I've moved beyond the remembering to absolute gratitude for the opportunity to be a mother. Thank you God for giving me treasures from your kingdom.

The Ten Questions

Which five words best describe you?passionate, sincere, friendly, positive, believer. What was your first job and what path have you taken since then? secretary onto many others which prepared me for my passion - teaching! What’s your proudest achievement? My greatest achievement has been my children. Through them my love for life will continue long after I'm gone because they are and continue to be my best work. What’s been your best decision? My best decision has been marrying my high school sweetheart. Who inspires you? I'm inspired by many people - my family, Joel Osteen, and children. What are you passionate about? I'm passionate about reading and how it can change your life. What’s the best lesson you’ve learned? That when your heart is broken, God picks up all the pieces and creates a masterpiece just for you. Which person, living or dead, would you most like to meet? Jesus Christ - hopefully someday that will happen. What dream do you still want to fulfill? I would love the opportunity to become a leader. What are you reading? Becoming a leader, Osteen books, magazines, children's books, self-help books, and everything I can find within reach!

#1 Grandson

How can it be? Just when did it happen? My first grandchild became a teenager last week. I remember when he came home from the hospital I was sure the sun was shining directly on us. Our joy was magnified by 1000%. He is what all grandparents desire. A boy that is all boy with a great big heart. He is tall, oh so handsome, full of activity - pitching, juggling, riding, skating, running, jumping - and did I say handsome! He loves to spend time with us. He loves his family and is so helpful to his grandparents. If you can't tell, I'm one proud grandma - my first grandson has given me so much pleasure - and I love him so! Happy Birthday my sweet boy!