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A Remembered Smile & Happy Tears…

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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…

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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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After God's HeartAfter God’s Heart

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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.

https://bible.com/bible/114/psa.23.4.NKJV Psalms 23:4 – Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

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*

Eating Right isn’t Easy.

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Someone sent me a spiritual video. I was going to wait until I wasn’t tired, but then I realized I am always tired. I was told I would like it, because of my faith.  Here is that video I watched that got me thinking about what I should be eating. I hope you like it’s called: Biblical Eating:The Ancient Secret toModern Health. https://youtu.be/uLw_ceSYpI4?si=fWn4Xnl6-wXvxs3E 

I knew some of what they were talking about, but I have never gone that deep. What is a good herbalist?  Someone who has knowledge of what he or she is talking about,  who can tell you where you can get their same product or tell you where they got their products from is a good herbalist. Since I know a person in my town, I will be talking to her and getting a closer look into what should and shouldn’t be going into my body.

(a short sidestep) I went to my favorite yarn store, it was a time to crochet with friends, and someone bought these strawberry snacks. I’ve never heard of it. I knew I shouldn’t even taste one, but I did. It was so good. I’ve never even heard of these snacks before. I think I’ll ask Google where I can get them. Walmart & Amazon

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It is so hard to always eat right and it’s even harder when you have a sweet tooth. I do have an idea. I came across a book that could help me with my goal. I am also trying to read more uplifting books. I think I will read a little and get a cup of tea.

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Devotionals from Lysa TerKeurst (3 book series) Kindle Edition by  Lysa TerKeurst (Author)

God doesn’t pull back from your sharp edges. He pulls you close. In Embraced, beloved Bible teacher and bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst offers 100 devotions that will resonate with women in all stages of life by giving you a godly perspective on the issues you face each day. 

I am still working on breaking down my second book, and I cannot wait until the day I can post one chapter each week.

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Bye IV Now, LD* 

P.S ~ I added a few pictures, but for some reason, I cannot post them. I have tried one time too many, and it didn’t work. I really need to start working on my book and let these little setbacks go. (I checked one more time & it worked ~~~ YEAH~~~) Bye***

You Don’t Know Me…

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People are so ridiculous with their opinions I want to scream. Then I realized it doesn’t matter how loud you are, because they feel their opinion is right and your thoughts don’t matter, even when it’s you they are talking about.

I know I have to go to the doctor, but my landlord doesn’t care about how much I am in pain. They care about being paid and I care about a roof over my head.

A crazy thought popped in my head. I wanted to ask him (my bus driver, the person who believes I should put my health over any bill) if he was going to pay my bills? I kept that to myself, but I bet he would have shut up.

People shouldn’t act like they know you, when they barely know your name, and are clueless of your dreams. I’ve been meaning to redo my to do list.

Tired eyes want to close, but since I have to clock in soon I better get up. Even though a cat nap really sounds good. .

A different day, but the same thoughts. A nap sounds good right now.I haven’t had a toddler in my house in almost thirty years. Taking care of my niece and nephew ages 4 and 2. Watching them run and play in the park, a late bath, and dinner. I just knew they were going to be asleep by 8 o’clock and not two hours later.

The good thing about babysitting, your little ones you were playing with will go home, and you can sleep again. I love them and I enjoy playing with them, but I will also be glad when I can just see them online. I am tired, but I have to get back to the job hunt.

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Bye IV Now, LD*

No Sleep IV Me…

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I awoke before the sun and thought “not again,” because I didn’t have to go to work. I tried laying back down, but then my tummy started yelling. I went to sleep full, I am not fully awake, so why am I waking up hungry? 

(Ugh) I had to get up, because I kept on thinking about food. If I turn the lights on, I will fully wake up, and I thought I would eat a banna. That thought made me make a sour face, because I really don’t like bananas. 

Then I remembered the snack bag my nephew left behind and grabbed a fruit cup. I don’t like pears either, but I ate it anyway. I was going back to sleep. I should have turned on a thunderstorm, no I just listened to one story after another on youtube, and just when I was closer to sleep. I heard a voice I recognized and my eyes opened.

I just wanted to go back to sleep. My body was tired, tired of getting up at 3 am, standing on my feet for hours, and all I wanted to do was get up when the sun was actually out. Sleep just wouldn’t return, because my mind is starting to wonder.  I guess it’s time to relax with a cup of coffee.

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A notebook is more than just pages stacked together in a pretty shell taking notes, jotting down a quick thought, an idea for a story or even a poem or two. “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. Writing them down can be fun in this book with lines just like any other book as well as a cute page to take notes. 

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Bye IV Now, LD*