Gratitude
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Empty Nest – Music Mania Monday – Celebrate Good Times
The nest is empty! Those dreams you had are HERE! What did ever say about the “someday” time when the kids are gone…..? Huh? What were those plans, those dreams???? It’s TIME! I…
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What inspires you
I could make a list of a 100 things that inspire me. It could be something someone said. It could be something someone did. I love to watch people if I’m waiting at…
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Prayers for West, TX
Tragedy in a small Texas town not far from us. Please pray for all those affected. As morning dawns, more will be revealed of the devastation…. {{hugs to our neighbors}}
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Prayers for Boston
In lieu of the events today in Boston, only prayer is appropriate….. Our prayers are with those injured, both physically and and emotionally, in Boston. Our thanks to the first responders who ran…
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The road less traveled
I heard the phrase recently in the video by “kidpresident” and something about it sparked the idea for a little weekend experiment. You gotta love the kid’s frankness about choosing the road less…
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How funky is your monkey?
Worry and fear are monkeys on your back and can soon lead the empty nest mom into a funk.
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Thanksgiving Journal
I used to journal Christmas faithfully for a few years when we were first married. When our son finally left the nest I was looking for a book like I had then but…
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Lou Brissie – Baseball and American Hero
Following a devastating German artillery attack in December 1944, most of Leland Victor (Lou) Brissie s squad was destroyed and the shrapnel-riddled corporal from Ware Shoals, South Carolina, was left for dead. The…
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Live Free of If Only
Besides my Bible, I read 10 pages from a good book every day. I’m currently reading (on my Kindle App) “Live Free”. by Kendra Smiley. Today’s lesson – Don’t let the “if onlys”…
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Attitude is a choice
I listened to a great radio broadcast by Troy Dooly about Attitude. He said something that really impressed me today. “Your attitude is a reflection of what is in your heart”. Wow.…
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Are you ready to Stand By Me
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Us-TVg40ExM[/youtube] I am inspired every time I hear this song. I love this version by the “Playing for a Change” project. At some point in your life, no matter who you are, no…
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Remove the boundaries
Some intelligent adults behave like a circus elephant. I should know. I’ve done it. Have you ever visited a circus and seen the elephants tied to a small stake with a simple rope? …
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30 Day Gratitude Challenge
Back in December I truly became burdened to be more of an example of Gratitude. This was fire was an ember when I spoke to a young lady regarding some things going on…
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Is Opportunity Knocking?
Back in February I started reading a book called “The 7 Minute Solution” by Allyson Lewis. I saw the advertisement in January issue of “Success Magazine”. After reading a quick preview about the…
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In His Nest – Scriptures on Refuge or Safety in the Lord
A nest can be defined as a “place of safety or refuge”. I am comforted daily by the knowledge that I am in God’s nest. Psalm 139 for me is the ultimate…
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Gideon a Man of Valor
The children of Israel had come out of Egypt, God had provided miracles for them and had given them a wonderful homeland. All seemed well. Until. They went back to their own way…
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A Mayonnaise Jar and Two Cups of Coffee
What does a mayonnaise jar and two cups of coffee have to do with stress? Coping with stress can be a challenge. Oh, who am I kidding? Coping with stress is downright stinky…
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The 3 Big Ds of Accomplishing the Things You Want to Do
I’m on a problem solving team at work, so I’m on a mindset of find problems – fix problems. Since we are in “Big D” (Dallas TX), these thoughts seemed appropriate as I…
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Capture Christmas Spirit in a Jar
I’ve heard people say, well, shoot, I’ve even thought it myself… “Why can’t we keep the Christmas Spirit all year? Yes, there is something heart warming and magical about the Season and we…