GOOD TUESDAY AM ALL!!!

Good am all, How are ya'll doing? Great I hope. Its a very chilly am but gets your rear moving when you are outside do anything. I understand here in RVA it got down to 23 degrees outside. So, on your way out this am to dress in layers & keep warm.  How are the holiday festivities coming along for everyone? Gotten your shopping, decorating, baking etc underway? Hopefully everyone is plugging along as unstressed as possible. Remember to take some time for yourself as well in the midst of all of the holiday goings on. If you don't take care of you, you cannot take care of others. I'm speaking from experience here. I admit yesterday was a tough day for me emotionally as I hadn't been taking "me time" & I became frustrated & angered. I journaled it which is so much better than taking it out on others but it still didn't feel good either. Some chores & a couple more Cmas projects on my list for today. Getting some cleaning done since school is out until January after today for Kayla & a few moments (I pray) to myself as I'm seeking guidance & strength from the Lord. I have to remember I cannot do it all myself nor can I be the "fixer" in all situations. I read a wonderful email from about a year ago my friend Ali sent me & want to share it here this am. Dear God:  I want to thank You for what you have already done. I am not going to wait until I see results or receive rewards; I am thanking you right now.  I am not going to wait until I feel better or things look better; I am thanking you right now.  I am not going to wait until people say they are sorry or until they stop talking about me; I am thanking you right now.  I am not going to wait until the pain in my body disappears; I am thanking you right now.  I am not going to wait until my financial situation improves; I am going to thank you right now.  I am not going to wait until the children are asleep and the house is quiet; I am going to thank you right now.  I am not going to wait until I get promoted at work or until I get the job; I am going to thank you right now.  I am not going to wait until I understand every experience in my life that has caused me pain or grief; I am thanking you right now.  I am not going to wait until the journey gets easier or the challenges are removed; I am thanking you right now.  I am thanking you because I am alive.  I am thanking you because I made it through the day's difficulties.  I am thanking you because I have walked around the obstacles.  I am thanking you because I have the ability and the opportunity to do more and do better.  PRICLESS GIFTS TO GIVE FOR FREE The gift of a prayer: Let your friends and loved ones know you pray for them--and then do it! I hope everyone has a WONDERFUL Tuesday! All best....

       

Kat, Thanks very much for your prayer above. I had such a terrible day yesterday and I felt an overwhelming sense of panic all afternoon. I haven't felt that way since before my WLS and I wasn't at all prepared for it.  I am not going to wait until I feel calm and peaceful. I am thanking God right now that He is in control of my cir****tances and working out His plan in my life.

You're welcome Joe - I'm sorry your day was overwhelming I'm there with you. Sometimes things in our lives pop up unexpectedly. I'm glad this post could be of some support & comfort to you. He DOES have a plan. We don't know what that is some of the time but we have to keep our faith & hope strong. I'm here for you but I believe you already know that. All best & prayers continuing for you....

Thanks for this prayer Kat! It takes me back to the bible, it says, "In all things, give thanks."  I think sometimes I forget that even in my lowest times, God is in control and no matter what I am going through, I should thank Him, every day for even waking up the next morning.  Lesson learned, Don't take HIM for granted.  I recall all the times I have said thank you to a stranger who held my door opened at walmart but not once through the day said Thank you Lord.  So each day i will say thank you to our Father. hugs

You're welcome Judy - I too forget from time to time. Its easy when the Devil is working his nastiness in our lives. That you remember Him each day....its important. The smallest acts, thoughts, words & gestures of kindness go far in life. We've got to give thanks to the Lord for everything. Even in bad moments He is there. Hugs to you.....

Thanks Kat well written we all need to be taking a good look at this it  does make us think . I needed it myself thanks for sharing, and hope today is a better one for you. Take each day as it comes because as again a friend sent me another obit of a school friend who has passed away my age we dont know what tomorrow will bring enjoy life ahead of us what we dont fini**** will be there. enjoy those buggas as you call them and your mother and the rest of your family and friends. I keep getting wake up calls it seems every day telling me we are ony here on borrowed time, so lets enjoy each minute we have. Hugss.....  

You're welcome Melinda - today has been a better day. Everyday cannot be bad but its hard at times when things continually pile up on us. Agreed...we have a friend who's condition has worsened & the future is uncertain. Prayers for him & us as we've grown up together & its hard as there are 6 of us that are incredibly close. To lose him will affect us tremendously but we all have prayed & agreed to suffer or have life prolonged is selfish & God will call him home on his terms. Wake up calls are the main reasons for me making choices & changes in my life & living my life for me & knowing that we are in fact on borrowed time here. Hugs to you....

Thanks for the prayer certainly need it lately. Im really working on the thanking him now though the physical and emotional pain is there. Gratitude is helping me so much with people if they only show me what type of person I do not want to be. Everyone has good in them if we choose to notice the good things. Know how true it is that if you do something good, not many remember but doing something not so good and no one can forget. God knows though and does his handywork on his time. Have to be thankful for that too, even when its hard. God Bless, Shannon

You're welcome Shannon - I'm working on thanking Him for many things you included. You my friend have been such an amazing connection & will be moving forward. Agreed....we all make mistakes & we all falter. Unfortunately, some of us tend to show the mirror to everyone but ourselves. Chin up I know things are nerve wrecking right now but I'm here, the Lord is getting us through things & we will continue to grow & become stronger & stronger. Read my quotes....they spoke to me sooooo hard this pm. Hugs to you....