My Words…

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I don’t care how I am feeling, when asked “I am okay,” or “I am blessed.” I refuse to say anything less. I will Not give satan a chance to prove my words wrong.

Yes, there may be pain in my body, but I know I am healed by His blood.

Mark 5:34 NIV [34] He said to her, “Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace and be freed from your suffering.”  https://bible.com/bible/111/mrk.5.34.NIV

Exodus 15:26 NIV [26] He said, “If you listen carefully to the Lord your God and do what is right in his eyes, if you pay attention to his commands and keep all his decrees, I will not bring on you any of the diseases I brought on the Egyptians, for I am the Lord, who heals you.”

https://bible.com/bible/111/exo.15.26.NIV

I am feeling sad and overwhelmed, because of an unhealthy work place. It’s okay, because this place is not my real job. It’s a job that pays a few bills, gets me out of the house, and the motivation to set my dreams free. I did say, “I was okay right?” Well, I am beyond that.

Bye IV Now, LD*

My Last List…

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I am done going around in circles. Circles are round with no end to them. It’s like going through your day like a run on sentence. You tell yourself you want change, but you are not doing anything to make that happen. You dream of a big picture  and have an idea on how to turn that picture into reality.

It starts off being honest with yourself. You know you have no reason to be afraid.   

Psalms 23:4 NIV  [4] Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

Deuteronomy 31:6 NIV [6] Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”  https://bible.com/bible/111/deu.31.6.NIV

I am taking a closer look at who I am and who I know I can be. I am going into a new stage in my life my way. I am in charge of my tomorrow, if I have a tomorrow, because no one knows when we will take our last breath. The only thing we can do is live our life the best way we can.

I enjoy crocheting. The idea of turning a skein of yarn into  blankets, hats, scarves, and countless other objects. I want to learn to do more, because I can imagine crochet items like curtains, rugs, dresses, and the list goes on.

People are all amazed when  they see me crocheting and I just smile and say thank you when I get a compliment on whatever I am working on. There have  been a few people who asked me to teach them how to crochet. I never thought about it, but I agreed. 

Then reality hit me. Teaching and doing are two different things. I’ve watched crochet tutorials on youtube. There are a lot I can follow and a lot I cannot. There are some with words and music playing in the background. Those are okay, but sometimes the words are too small to read across the screen. There are a few that are not in English or ones with a heavy accent and I still cannot understand what is being said. 

The videos I dislike the most are the ones that don’t show what they are doing, just talking about them, and That’s not doing me any good. If I see a picture, I want to learn how to do it, and what’s the point of posting a video if you are not going to show how it’s done.

I came across this video and…..

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How to Become a Certified Crochet Instructor

Elise Rose Crochet   Sep 24, 2019  #crocheting #crochet #howtocrochet Becoming a Certified Crochet Instructor takes time and effort, but it is totally worth it. In this video, I share the details of my journey, why you might want to enroll, and the costs involved. {}

I asked Google a question about getting a certificate to teach crochet and I clicked on this…..

{} https://americancrochetassociation.blog/ Crochet Certification – Everything You Need to Know to Start Teaching | Stop Scrolling, Start Learning {}

It is true you don’t need to have a certificate to teach crochet or knitting, but I would like to teach my craft with a better understanding and clear enough for others to follow along. I would like to prove one can crochet anywhere and it isn’t hard to do.

I have taken the first steps. Yes, I have started a new list and I WILL  FOLLOW THROUGH this time. THIS WILL BE MY LAST LIST. I have started with a monthly planner. Well, it’s time to crochet.

Bye IV Now, LD*

Leaving my Past..

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Life is so hard and it’s only going to get harder as you grow older. I am over 50 and I wish someone had stressed on the point to “Work smarter and Not enjoy your youth,” because I should have been saving instead of spending.

Then again I should have followed my dreams and worked harder to set them free. I put aside what I wanted, to go for the quick cash, and thirty plus years later I am paying for it.

There comes a time when we stop and look back and see all of our mistakes and wish we could go back and fix them. Today we see the young doing the same things and we try to tell them to change their steps. I get, “You sound just like my grandmother.”  I say, “thank you,”  because we don’t want you to make the same mistakes we did. We want you to be better.

I am Smiling for the next chapter in my life. It may have taken me longer than it should have, but I am stepping out in my best chapter. I will not be bugging you to better your life, you will realize my wordsworth later, but as for me? 

I AM MOVING FORWARD and LEAVING MY PAST in the PAST……………

Bye IV Now, LD*

No Fear….

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Starting something new is scary, but –

Psalms 27:1 AMP [1] The Lord is my light and my salvation— Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the refuge and fortress of my life— Whom shall I dread?

https://bible.com/bible/1588/psa.27.1.AMP

I have to remind myself of who I am today and not the closed minded person I was years ago. I am moving forward and NOT  looking back. The way I see it. I have already learned from my mistakes and I have let them go.

Isaiah 43:18 NIV [18] “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past.

https://bible.com/bible/111/isa.43.18.NIV

I was about to have an UGH moment, because my computer is about to die. Then I remembered my tea kettle had just stopped. I will get my lavender tea as I let this computer charge before I start a new chapter in my life.

Ezekiel 18:31 KJV [31] Cast away from you all your transgressions, whereby ye have transgressed; and make you a new heart and a new spirit: for why will ye die, O house of Israel? 

https://bible.com/bible/1/ezk.18.31.KJV

Bye IV Now, LD*

Time to get to Work….

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I have enjoyed looking through my Pinterest account. Pinterest has so many items to look at from being creative with crochet, looking at art, cars, and the list goes on………..

I have come across posts about how you can make money on Pinterest, taking notes, and telling myself I will follow through with what I have learned. 

Here is what I read  today and a note or two….

{} How to Make Money on Pinterest (with or without a blog) | Live Love Health & Wealth (livelovehealthwealth.com)   LIVE LOVE Health & Wealth

HOW TO MAKE MONEY ON PINTEREST (WITH OR WITHOUT A BLOG) APRIL 7TH, 2023 {}

{}How to Write SEO-Friendly Meta Descriptions In 2023 (backlinko.com) {}

I first learned about Canva through Journey With The Hintons.

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Journey With The Hintons@Officialjourneywiththehintons‧

Make & Sell Digital Products Online & Get Paid $5000 A Month (Sell Canva Templates) {}

It is time I STOP procrastinating and get to work.

LD*