It's easy to become cynical, ungrateful, and eventually hopeless. Especially, when the focus is on all that has been lost or taken. When life seems to have been so unfair and brutal. I've been there and can still go there today; if I want to.
I remember feeling the despair and only seeing darkness surround me. It was a place that I never again want to be in.
I vowed to myself, my children and to God, that I WILL NEVER LOSE HOPE AGAIN!
I write so that I will always remember where I used to be. I write about the countless people, places, and things that I have to be grateful for. I keep practicing GRATITUDE! I don't Give up or Give in. I'm done with doing that to myself!
My life is far from perfect, but, I can say that it is nowhere near the dark and empty place that it used to be.
My mind is the decider. I get to choose how I want to see my life today. I get to decide how I want to live. I "Get" to take ownership of the Life that I want. I refuse to allow others to decide this for me.
I have been given an amazing gift to open my heart and mind to the beauty that is all around me.
Yes, I have sad, ungrateful, and self pity moments, I choose not to allow my mind to get stuck there. If I can't seem to shake those thoughts and feelings, I WRITE! I will give myself permission to lay down and rest.
I'm forever grateful for these tools. They have changed my life. Thank you, God!
Thursday, November 15, 2018
Saturday, November 10, 2018
A smokey cold November morning
As I lay here in my bed with the heater on to stay warm, all that I can think about is the thousands of people who have lost everything to these horrific fires.
Many agencies are accepting donations such as new towels, new clothing, under garments, bras, sweatshirts, and shoes in all sizes. These donations can be accepted at the Butte County Fairgrounds in Gridley.
The Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds in Yuba City are in need of pet food and supplies including Hay for livestock.
Butte County's Camp Fire Information is directing monetary donations to the North Valley Community Foundation - Camp Fire Evacuation Relief Fund: https://www.nvcf.org/
Contact: Logan Todd
ltodd@nvcf.org
ltodd@nvcf.org
530-366-0397
Fund Purpose
The North Valley Community Foundation is activating the Northern California Fire Relief Fund to raise money to support the operations of organizations that are sheltering evacuees of the Camp Fire.
Friday, November 2, 2018
Being Fifty-two
Today, I'm another year older and I hope a little wiser. My heart is extremely full from all the birthday wishes I have already received this morning. I am truly blessed with the most amazing family and friends. Thank you!
I find it hard to believe that I am fifty-two years old today. So much has happened in my life that has shaped and molded me into who I am today. I'm grateful that I have been "present" for most of it.
Today, my spirit is filled up by the simple things in life which costs nothing.
1. Spending quality time with loved ones
2. Being Kind to myself and others
3. Being a better version of me each day
4. Focusing more on WHAT IS POSSIBLE
5. Finding gratitude in "something" every day
Thanks GOD
I find it hard to believe that I am fifty-two years old today. So much has happened in my life that has shaped and molded me into who I am today. I'm grateful that I have been "present" for most of it.
Today, my spirit is filled up by the simple things in life which costs nothing.
1. Spending quality time with loved ones
2. Being Kind to myself and others
3. Being a better version of me each day
4. Focusing more on WHAT IS POSSIBLE
5. Finding gratitude in "something" every day
Thanks GOD
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