Those are the lyrics to a Tupac song but that’s how I felt leaving the farm Saturday night. I think Sydney knew I needed to be surrounded by family and she hung outside with us until almost midnight. My grandparents were blessed to live in this house for over fifty years. If you read my … More Things Will Never Be The Same
I have to admit I’m glad that I was damaged in the past. In some ways maybe parts of me are still damaged. When you’ve been damaged and hit rock bottom you have a humbling experience that will change your mindset and path in life. Every day bullshit doesn’t affect you the same way that … More Damaged People
Self-care seems to be the new go to word. I was told I need to take more time for myself and I responded with “Really, that thought hadn’t crossed my mind.” Self-care for me in the past was hiding under the covers and sleeping. Now my focus has shifted. It wasn’t that my life was … More Self-Care
I know I’m not the only one that has a race to finish. It doesn’t matter what race you are running or walking. The only thing that matters is that you make it to the finish line. Will the race be easy? Will there be hurdles and injuries along the way? Will you stumble and … More The Race
I’ll never say I told you so. I will however tell you that “I tried to throw you a life vest and you didn’t grab it.” One of my gifts is my ability to talk people off the edge, to pray with them, listen to them vent, try to counsel them if I feel like … More I Tried To Throw You A Life Vest
They thought that their comments would hurt me. They were hoping that their negativity would surround me. They know misery loves company and they were nice enough to save me a seat at the table. What they didn’t know was that I was not falling into their trap. I didn’t believe the comments that they … More Don’t Always Believe What You Hear
We all have a calling on our lives. Some of us know our purpose from early on. Others get a calling later in life. Regardless of the timing. What will you do when you get that nudge? That feeling that you have to start a new chapter in your life. Will you listen to your … More What’s Your Calling?
The flashing lights, the orange cones and the workers in bright colors. Is a sure sign that construction is near. Six years ago you could block off our house with caution tape and do not enter signs. Things have changed. Everyone hates construction. It makes you take an alternate route. It causes you to wait. … More Under Construction
This week I realized that all it takes is one phone call to change your life. One action, one argument or one situation that can turn your entire world upside down. I remember a friend once told me that we are all one step away from death, losing our job, getting divorced and her list … More All It Takes Is One Change
Have you taken a moment to think about your mindset? As a blogger I have taken the time to focus on my mindset and see where I needed to make adjustments in my life. So much of the stress was being caused by my insecurities and the opinions of what others said or thought about … More I Changed My Mindset
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