Trying Something New..

July 25, 2026Leave a comment

I was told about another website where I could start a blog post for free and it would be easier to promote my stories and a few ads. I thought I could just repost a story I have already written on my main website and try to build from there, but I was so wrong.

I am NOT good with the computer so my copy & past didn’t work out. I am going to give up on that idea and continue to write and post like I have been doing. It is best to work on one website at least for me. Here is what I had tried to post on that other website:

Praying in Detail

I started thinking about a post (A New Way to Study) I had written on my blog https://3amthunderofwords.com. I realized I wanted to be more intentional with my prayers. I bought a few colorful pens and a new prayer journal, because I want to write down my prayers in more detail.

Instead of simply praying for money, good health, and a better job. I want to pray for wisdom to manage the money I earn, improve my mind and body, and stay true to the Word and myself.

I want to add more Bible verses to go along with my prayers for myself and for the people in my life. As a visual learner, seeing my prayers on paper helps me focus, and I enjoy writing.

I’m no longer telling myself I’m too busy surviving paycheck to paycheck. I need to slow down, take time to pray, and reflect on what is important in my life.

While shopping, I also found a prayer journal similar to mine, along with some colorful pens that make writing more enjoyable. I also discovered a new favorite at-home iced coffee and coffee creamer. It’s a simple treat that helps brighten my day.

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About a Hat…

July 14, 2026Leave a comment

I had a plan to work, but my tummy is louder than my thoughts. I am trying to push it aside, but what can you do? I ate a good amount of food last night. I really shouldn’t be hungry.

Today I really wanted to throw my alarm across the room, because I am off today. There isn’t a good enough reason for me to be up at 5am. I couldn’t get my mind to stop thinking so my eyes could close again. My body is tired, but now everything is listening to my stomach.

Okay, it didn’t take long to put some sweet potatoes in the oven, play my favorite online game (township) and rework my day. I really dislike when my plan doesn’t go as I thought it should. I read somewhere or was it in a movie? It doesn’t matter, but this thought came to me “always have more than one plan, just in case you need a back-up,” and that is true.

All is good, a light breakfast, a good cup of coffee, and it’s time to start my day. It doesn’t matter if you get a late start, just as long as you get started, and that’s all that matters.

I have been trying to learn how to crochet a hat for years. I cannot count the times I have started and then put it aside, because it wasn’t coming out right. I watched videos, used different yarns, and followed directions. Today is the day I learn how to make a crochet hat.

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Bye IV Now, LD*

A repost of “Mirror Image”

July 7, 2026Leave a comment

Mirror Image

Water..

July 7, 2026Leave a comment

What is the amount of water you should drink each day? I was told I should drink half my body weight, or I should drink eight cups of water every day. Is that 8 oz, 12 oz, or a 20 oz cup you should drink? I have never liked drinking water 1 cup maybe, but more –

I now weigh 270 lbs. Yes, it’s a lot, but I am down 29 lbs in 6 months. Oops I got off of the subject. How much water would I need to drink if the water was in a 12 oz cup? Let me ask google another question.

Google did say you can drink 10 to 12 cups of water, but that is without food. There is water in food, so with that in mind. Here is a better answer to my question from google:

Practical breakdown

Water from drinks : ~8–9 cups/day (2–3 liters)
Water from food : ~2–3 cups/day (0.5–0.75 liters)
Total fluids : ~10–12 cups/day

I couldn’t bring myself to drink another cup of water, so I bought a watermelon, and ate until I was full. Water is in the name watermelon, so technically I had at least three cups of water today. A little water is better than no water at all.

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Bye IV Now, LD*

ps. Please forgive my mistakes. Tired eyes are ready to close…

A Remembered Smile & Happy Tears…

July 4, 2026Leave a comment

I cannot believe I was looking at an old picture and I was about to cry. I don’t remember taking it, but the sight of me holding a tiny baby made me smile. I remember holding that baby, walking with him, rocking him softly to calm him down as he cried. I remember those dark eyes looking at me as he ate, lips curling into that happy baby smile everyone said was gas.

I turned my phone off, closed my eyes for a second, and then smiled knowing my little one isn’t so little anymore. He may not live in the same house as I do or even close by. I can call him, hear his voice or even look at him on the screen.

I am laughing, because if I ever had a need to see him as he is today in 2026 all I have to do is ask him to come over, and then I can hold my little one once again. I am now an empty nester. When I first heard that fraze I thought I can’t wait, because then I can live my life (still praying for my child’s good health, a calm mind, dreams coming true, a safe place to live, and someone who will Love and Fight for him) as I did before? I was wrong.

**side note – I came across my favorite movie. I saw this movie so many times, I can almost tell you word for word, and mute the parts I don’t like. This movie also makes me want to cry. Actually a few tears have already fallen and Sleepless in Seattle has only been on for 23 minutes.

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I am now laughing, because my son can always make me smile. This movie makes me want to dream and set them free. On that thought let me get back to working on my book. I am aiming for August first.

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