Remembering A Smile…

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*

My Lazy Day….

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Tired eyes want to close, the yawn that follows agrees, but I really want to reorganize my room. I had it all planned out where I was going to start, how my new look was going to be changed for the better, but reality had a different plan.

With the sunlight coming through the window and a quick glance at an unfinished cross stitch project and you start thinking of something else I need to do.

What to do? What do I want to do? What do I need to do? I am laughing, because I am going to work on my cross stitch project. This is a gift that is already a month late.

I am restarting on things I have to do. I’ve already ordered a new cane and a book. I don’t know why I don’t have energy today or well I am going to enjoy my lazy day…

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 ā€œWork smarter and Not enjoy your youth,ā€ 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, ā€œYou sound just like my grandmother.ā€  I say, ā€œthank you,ā€  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*

I’m Coming Out…..

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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]  ā€œIf 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]  ā€œBlessed 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, ā€œGreetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.ā€

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.ā€

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

Bye IV Now, LD*

Don’t Procrastinate

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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*