I couldn’t figure out what was missing in my bathroom. I started cleaning as I do every Saturday, no big deal, but after I was done it was still a mystery. Then as I was looking at my empty glass butterfly candle holder. There was a time when there were purple tea lights in it, but that look didn’t agree with me.

I was going through some pictures and came across a birthday party. A smile was pleasantly plastered on my face. How Could I not smile when it was my son’s birthday party?

I was sure I still held onto the toppings from that cake. He may not remember that day, but I remember it every time I see these toy cake toppers. I replaced the candles with Pooh Bear and Friends.

Now my bathroom looks like my bathroom again. Well, except for the missing frog. I have no idea where that went. If I find another one of my son’s lost toys I just add it to my collection.

It doesn’t matter if it’s a forgotten thought, something from your past or from someone else. If it makes you happy enough to smile, then it is well worth  placing it out to be seen everyday if you can.

Bye IV Now, LD*

Matthew 10:22 NIV

[22] You will be hated by everyone because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved. 

https://bible.com/bible/111/mat.10.22.NIV

John 15:18 NIV

[18]  “If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first. 

https://bible.com/bible/111/jhn.15.18.NIV

Matthew 5:11-12 NIV

[11]  “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. [12] Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. 

https://bible.com/bible/111/mat.5.11-12.NIV

Luke 1:28 NIV

[28] The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.”

https://bible.com/bible/111/luk.1.28.NIV

Romans 15:13 NIV

[13] May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. 

https://bible.com/bible/111/rom.15.13.NIV

I awoke with these thoughts in my head (not word for word) just the meaning within these words, because I am going to walk into the lion’s den (work). It’s cool, because just like Daniel, I will come out okay.

Daniel 6:22 NIV

[22] My God sent his angel, and he shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, because I was found innocent in his sight. Nor have I ever done any wrong before you, Your Majesty.”

https://bible.com/bible/111/dan.6.22.NIV

Bye IV Now, LD*

I don’t know about anyone else, but I don’t like being rushed or told what to do. I know what I need to do and I may not move as fast as I did thirty years ago, but I always finish my projects. 

Then again maybe it’s just me? Now I don’t feel like moving and putting my task off longer than necessary. If people just leave me alone, things would have already been done.

Oh well, I’ve wasted enough time and it’s time to turn my music up and get to moving.

1 Corinthians 10:12 NIV [12] So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall!  https://bible.com/bible/111/1co.10.12.NIV

Bye IV Now, LD*

You’re up and ready to start your day,

 but all you can think about is

 a cup of coffee or two. 

Will you start

a project?

Will you put side

your need to

relax with 

Coffee.

It’s hard to think

about anything else,

but coffee.

Project is going to have to wait,

because I want coffee.

And Coffee I shall have.

Beside who can work

If all they can think about

is coffee.

Bye IV Now, LD*