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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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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Bye IV Now, LD*

Time to Move…

June 26, 2026Leave a comment

A thought came to me yesterday as I walked to the closest chair on my fifteen minute break, so I could take my shoes off, and stop thinking about work. This was that thought, “It is time I stop surviving and start Living”. I have known working paycheck to paycheck, with no savings, and more bills to even try to start saving. There was no time for a second thought, because fifteen minutes was over.

I had every attention to workout a plan to start rebuilding who I want to be, but once again life got in the way. Pain coming from every part of your body just wants to shut down and relax. Tummy yelling, “feed me,” and your nephew repeatedly asking, “do you want to play?” He sounds really sad when you tell him to give you a moment and not think about how you just played with him for thirty minutes before getting something to eat.

I lost track of what I was to do yesterday, but this morning two videos on youtube almost said word for word what I was thinking. The title had me clicking before I had my coffee or a second thought.

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I had planned to wake my nephew up earlier, but I have been waiting to start a tai chi workout, so I am going to keep my word, and do just that. I will also take out an hour to work on my book and go through some crochet blankets. I am a little afraid to sell them on Facebook Marketplace, but I know who I am and who stands with me.

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https://bible.com/bible/114/isa.41.10.NKJV Isaiah 41:10 – Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’

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Bye IV Now, LD*

Not just Words…

June 23, 2026Leave a comment

There are way too many words and thoughts going through my head. I started working on my book, but then I started thinking about the game I need to play in order to get points to get an amazon gift card.

I did my math and without a coffee pot I have to have at least one 16 oz cup of ice coffee and I am only able to get maybe four cups out of one bottle. I need a coffee pot. I am just hoping it will be extra hot.

I am still looking for another job, but I am really wanting a homebase job. I need to try and get some kind of computer training.

I am NOT going to give up, because I am so over working where I am at with no chance for a better future and I am not going to get any younger. I NEED to start aiming for a better tomorrow while I can.

They say it’s never too late to start something new. I say, “If you don’t start, then you will never set your dream free, and I want to know I at least tried. I am not just writing down what I want, but how I am going to do it.

I want to encourage as many people as I can to write down their dreams and then write how to set those dreams free. “Dreams do come true, if you put in the work, ” that sounds like it came from a movie?

Someone once told me my idea was just a vision board, but in a book form. Another person said that’s just writing in a dairy. I don’t care what you call your special book, I say if you can write down your dream and figure out how they become more than dreams. You can name your book anything you like, just don’t keep your dreams on paper, and be ready to set them free,

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A Time to Write: #15

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A Time to Write: # 7

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“A Time to Write,” is a composition notebook where words have a way to make you feel calm, create something new or encourage you to set all your dreams free. The lines of this composition notebook may not have any words now, but I am sure someone can change that. There are also a few pages that have a – to do list, and a debt tracker for bills or savings. Have fun with your words….

Bye IV Now, LD*

P.S – Sorry, words are off I am a little too tired to fix, and I still don’t like computers…

3am Thunder of Words

Thinking Out Loud and Enjoying Life

Category: Thinking Out Loud…

Trying Something New..

Praying in Detail

Water..

A Remembered Smile & Happy Tears…

Time to Move…

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Not just Words…

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A Time to Write: #15