Why do Bad things Happen to Good People?

The closer you get to God, the more the devil will put trials in your life. The more you pray the more obstacles the devil will put in your path. If the devil is leaving you alone, you should be more concerned than those who are enduring the afflictions. Because if the devil is leaving you alone, he most likely already has your soul.

Whether you are a Christian or a satanist, you can't believe in one and not acknowledge the other. It amazing how many atheists call out to God in their final moments of life. In war, in accidents and in times of crisis. Even more amazing is how many people blame God for the bad things in their lives, as if the devil doesn't even exist.

We were given 'free will' to decide our own path. It isn't love if there is no other choice. It isn't right if there is no wrong. You can't understand good if there was no bad. You wouldn't know what beautiful is if you couldn't see ugly.

We live in a war between the devil and the Lord. The devil is doing all he can to win souls, and God did one thing to save souls. He gave us His son in human form to show us it is possible to live for God and be rewarded with heaven. God doesn't have to fight the devil. In the blink of an eye, He could destroy the devil and all his followers, and He will in the end.

God lets us fight our own good fight. It's our own choice to follow the path to heaven or to serve the leader of hell. In the end, God will prevail. Hell will be destroyed and all those who chose that path. Those that served the Lord in this lifetime, will go on to serve Him in eternity.

If one thinks this little life is all there is, I feel for them. There is so much beauty, precision and great details in the world and all that inhabit here. There is no way this is all there is. This life is but a learning phase, to bring us to what is coming next.

Our world is but one little marble in God's bag of marbles. Our universe his playground. Imagine being the only ONE of what you are. You too would create things to watch, interact with and to love. Something to give you love in return. If you had the power to create anything and everything, what would you use the power to do?

God created us for His joy and pleasure. He gave us free will so that the love would be a true choice.

The devil thinks he is an equal and our souls are the score card. The more people he can turn from God the more he thinks he's winning.

So I will say it again. If the devil isn't tormenting your life, chances are he already has your soul. The closer you get to God the stronger the battle with evil.

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People Never cease to Amaze Me

 Wow! I can't understand why people would resent improvements. The house stood empty for over a year, because potential buyers 'didn't like the neighborhood'. Meanwhile the new property owners are busting a butt to make improvements and upgrades to the community. 

 I guess there is a reason some folks don't garden. You can't plant a seed one day and expect to eat the corn the next. It takes time to grow and mature into the beautiful golden ears of sweet, delicious corn. 

It doesn't happen overnight. 

 I totally get it, that people don't like 'change' it's an uncomfortable feeling. Old habits are hard to break. I know, smoking has always been my 'crutch'. It took a fruity vape to get me away from cigarettes, now the habit isn't as unhealthy as before, but it's still a habit. Taking a minute to sit down and rest, inhale the sweet taste of strawberries over the stale taste of a cigarette. 

We're human, we are programmed to function, repeat and continue ~ doing the same things over and over again. 

 I don't know how people can keep the same job for year after year. I have to change jobs frequently, to keep myself challenged and I love learning new things and meeting new people. Which is probably why I love what I do now, with ever changing duties. I get to drive to places I've never been and see things I wouldn't have seen going 'to and from' work everyday. I meet people from all aspects of life. Some poor, some wealthy, some older and others younger than myself. Each one successful in their own journeys through life. 

 I've lived in a lot of places. 2 countries and many states, provinces. City life and country life. People are different everywhere you go. 'Fitting in' has never fit my personality. I've always been on the edge or outside of the circles. I think being at least 2 years younger than my classmates growing up might have attributed to the molding of my character. "Wise beyond my years" is something I've heard said often. Resented for being smart by 'fellow students'. You learn to be yourself and be satisfied within yourself. 

 Opinions are like 'asses' everyone has one. Some stink! Others are unnoticed, most are accepted as part of who you are. It's life - we all have the same body functions. It's how you carry the body that makes the difference in the world. Some people look for the positive and share compliments while others are seeking out the negative, always looking for something to complain about. One of the world's problems is that there are 10 to 1 more complainers than there are complementors. 

 They say you can't please everyone all the time. I say you can please yourself most of the time. Just by being the best you that you can be. You can't live trying to please others. You have to be you. One should never change to satisfy someone else's opinions. You will find yourself miserable within your own soul. You have to be you. You can choose to be a 'good you' or you can choose to be a 'selfish you'. The choice is yours and yours alone. There is regret or satisfaction with the choice.

  There is a difference between being selfish and being self-satisfied. Doing things that can benefit others is a bonus. Being selfish is never attractive. Thinking only of oneself has become popular in today's world. Thinking about others and how your own actions affect those around you - well that is a dying habit that few think about. The words consideration and respect seem almost extinct in today's society. 

 I'm always hearing people make the comment "What's wrong with the world today?"  Personally, I think people forget to 'check the mirror' before they walk out the door. With the way people dress - yes. But also, the attitude people carry out in public. And with what they do with the information they take in during the day. You can either see the good, or you can find something negative to complain about. 

 I've lived through a lot of situations and circumstances that would probably crush some folks. Even in the lowest moments and hardest times, I've always found something beautiful and good. Something to be thankful for and something to praise God for. I've managed to pull myself out of some pretty dark holes in life and see the beauty and have hope for the better. I've been blessed over and over again by God, so grateful for my family and I have some pretty amazing friends in my life. 

Blessed by God

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I'm so Blessed and Lucky

 I can finally say, 'we're home'.  Got my ducks lined up and things are moving forward in a positive direction.  Felt good to finally unpack.

I found a 4-leaf clover and then a 5-leaf clover today.

How Rare Is It to Find a 4-Leaf Clover? - Biology Insights

The chances of encountering a four-leaf clover are significantly low. While traditionally cited odds suggest one in 10,000, a 2017 study analyzing millions of clovers across Europe found the frequency to be closer to one four-leaf clover for every 5,000 three-leaf clovers.Finding a five-leaf clover is an incredibly rare occurrence, with odds estimated to be just 1 in 100,000 for new finders and even slightly better at 1 in 20,000 for collectors. This rarity makes them much more elusive than their four-leaf counterparts.

Yes, four-leaf clovers are considered lucky due to their rarity and historical significance.

• They are believed to bring good luck, with the chances of finding one being about one in 10,000. 

  
  
• In various cultures, they have been associated with protection against evil spirits and the ability to see fairies. 

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• The symbolism of four-leaf clovers has deep roots in both religious and pagan histories. 

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• This belief dates back to at least the 17th century. 

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• Overall, they are a universally recognized symbol of good fortune. 

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Why Are Four-Leaf Clovers Lucky? | Four-Leaf-Clover Meaning

One legend has it that the luck factor comes from Eve herself. As Adam and Eve were leaving the Garden of Eden, Eve is said to have plucked a single four-leafed clover as a souvenir of paradise, and this religious connection has led to them being considered lucky ever since. Four-leaf clovers were also seen in fables. “Children are recorded in folklore as carrying them in the hope that they could see fairies, and more generally, people carried them in a pre-modern world because they believed it would bring them luck and ward off illness,” says Cronin.

However, the belief that four-leaf clovers are lucky may have already existed among the Celtic peoples, probably because of the proliferation of clovers in Ireland and the rarity of finding one with four leaves. Many Celtic traditions were blended with the new religion over the years, and the importance of the clover was one of them. The four-leaf-clover meaning became intertwined with Christianity, so the first three leaves came to represent faith, hope and love, and the fourth leaf, God’s grace or luck.

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Why Are Four-Leaf Clovers Lucky? | Four-Leaf-Clover Meaning

So, one can't help but wonder if this is a sign of super good luck to come my way. Wonder if it helps that I married an Irish man and my last name is O'Hara?

Life has a way of twisting the complicated into making sense. Sometimes it hard to see the blessings until they appear right in front of us. Many wonderful things have happened in life over the years. This last year being a true testimony to the faith, and miracles from God. He uses people not magic to make things happen. The results are magical no doubt about it. But the people are the true blessings. 

I never would have chosen this place on my own. I put my trust in God, and this is where HE put me. {I prayed not to send me to Lynnwood and told Him I would go if that was where He wanted me} But he gave me Bothell instead. And shaved 15 minutes off my travel time to the barn. 

So far, it's been pretty amazing. Nice neighborhood, lot of places I work at are close by, including parks for Chanelle and its super bike friendly. Not too far from my horse and family. Love the area! Minimal graffiti, no homeless camps, super clean and well-kept throughout this end of the city. Close to a lighthouse park too.  

Personally, I couldn't have made a better choice. The park owners are doing a ton of work to improve the place. If it's anything like the mobile home community they own in Black Diamond, where I lived before - they did an amazing job there of renovating it. Can't wait to see the improvements here too. I like the manager too. She reminds me of Sarah who was an amazing manager to the community. 

I don't know how much luckier I can get ~ We'll see. 

Blessed by God

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Busy Days and Sleepless Nights

Getting settled in.

The moving is complete. What's going to be unpacked is unpacked. Need to do some catch up laundry, blankets and such. Still a few things needed to get. I have a new garden hose, so I can water everything from back to front. Maybe even be able to wash the car! 

With all the new expenses, I've been taking on more assignments than usual and being offered much higher paying assignments with consistently being done twice a month. While there is more work entailed, it's still easy money. They say you can't make a living on 'mystery shopping'. I would have to disagree when you can make more in a month mystery shopping that you receive on Social Security. 

Not all mystery shops are 'shopping'. I do a variety of things. Business inspections, compliance inspections, property inspections. Inventory of specific companies' products. Merchandising for other companies. Easy Peezy things like online quotes for work to be done, screen shots replace in person calls. Online applications and inquiries. Of course there are the gas station shops, fast foods and nice sit-down restaurants. {I love food!}

I'm not really into the travel and hotel shops. Yes, you can make money from airport shops and hotels, rent a car and so many more. Family entertainment - like theme parks, adventure places and even the movie theaters. I wish I would have known about it all when the kids were younger. We would have been able to do so many things that 'we couldn't afford'. 

Added in a few Notary appointments and I'm doing okay. I am hoping to get a few things off the 'need it' list, and it would be nice to get a few of the 'need paid' list accomplished before the Holiday season. I'd like to start the New Year with a little less debt and a little more comfortably. 

Recent doctors appointment tells me I'm getting a little older and life is getting a little more complicated. Another appointment coming soon, hopefully we will have removed some of the threatening health issues. Weight loss is still high on the list. It's causing complications to my breathing amongst other things. Not all of it is a result of too much food or to little exercise. There are inner body malfunctions aiding to the situation. Hoping to get some of them fixed soon. 

The lack of sleep or being able to sleep through the night, doesn't help. In the last 7 days I think I've had one solid night's sleep. To bed late and up early seems to be the new normal. With an hour of wide-eyed energy in the middle. No more pills, I already take too many medications I don't want to add any more So sleeping pills are out of the options. 

Hoping to get a new walking schedule started with Chanelle, hopefully getting back to the daily walks will help with both the weight and the sleep. Plus, we have a whole new community to explore and there are so many trails and parks around here. I'm actually looking forward to getting out there and making new discoveries. 

It's time to get around and head out to a friend's house to accomplish one more of her 'to do' lists. Yesterday was spent helping one friend get a few things done around the yard, today is helping another friend - find the inside of a room! One that has been accumulating 'boxes' with no where to go. 

As you get older, you need to let go of 'things'. Try to reduce the burden on those who will be left behind. It's a reality, we all have to face. Our time here is limited. Make the most of it. 

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Watch Out for those Little Ones

 

It's that time of year again! Please drive cautiously in school zones and on route where school buses run. They make frequent stops and sometimes children have to cross the road for the bus. Remember the one main rule ~ NO PASSING!! Especially when the stop sign is out. 

Give yourself extra time to get where you're going, so you don't have to rush or be delayed. And please don't forget the pedestrian students that are walking their way to and from school. Give a second look at cross walks and intersections. Sometimes kids don't read the signs and will walk anyway. Residencial areas, don't all have sidewalks so be aware of those walking on the sides of streets. 

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Welcome New Friends

  

 Life has truly been a journey.  

From My amazing children

To all the Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.

I have been blessed.

I have lived in many places, born in North Dakota, raised in BC and Alberta, Canada, 

returned to the states ~ Washington is where I settled and call HOME.

Life hasn't always been easy or fun, without the challenges we don't grow. No matter how old we get, we learn new things. We grow smarter.  With family there is always joy along the way. Many mistakes turn into Lessons learned. Forgiveness is an important part of life. No one is perfect, yet. Love concours all. 

I chose family over career and in so doing we were never 'rich' financially. We always got by. Things are getting tougher all over and living becoming a struggle for more people every day. From the great depression to the oppression now, making ends meet is a challenge, for many good people. 

After 40 plus years in customer service I am 'retired' and 'disabled', I would prefer to consider it 'limited' rather than disabled. Social Security is helpful but not enough to live on ~ so I still 'work' part time ~

My means of 'making it' consists of being a Mobile Notary Public, An independent contractor, compliance inspector, mystery shopper and an ambassador for several companies.. 

I also do custom sublimation printing on a variety of products. Use Our images or your own photos.

Being a 'mobile' Notary means I will come to you. Depending on the distance there may be a small travel fee. 

As a compliance Inspector I do jobs all over Western Washington for businesses large and small. 

Mystery shopping allows me to eat in some fabulous restaurants at no cost to me, ensure good customer service at some major shopping stores and gain a few dollars in free gas at popular stations. Visit the page link

Bright Side of the Barn: Mystery Shopping on the right to learn more. 

As an Ambassador 

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No one of these will supply a living, however all of them together add up to 'making ends meet'. 

I also share my 'Amazon Wish Lists' for all the times folks 'wonder what to get me' on, Birthdays, Mother's Day and Christmas,, and any other time, one feels the need. The 'Things we need' has been almost completely fulfilled. My 'Wish List' is always changing. With each move, the needs vary.

A new adventure in a new place has begun. I'm truly hoping this will be one of my final moves. There have been so many I've lost count along the way. 

From Apartments, to old houses and Brand New Houses, RV's in a variety of shapes and styles. 25' to 30' trailers, 5th wheeled trailers to Class C's. Hotels and Motels ~  Sometimes 'HOUSELESS' but never 'HOMELESS". 

{Home is where your heart is}

With that being said, Welcome new friends, to my world ~ At the Bright Side of the Barn.

Blessed by God

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And it's Done

 7 loads in the car and 2 in the truck. 2 different trucks actually. The first one broke down Sunday. So grateful it didnt' happen Saturday when the truck was fully loaded.

The house was completely empty by Sunday evening. It was 3 of us and we did it all. Now today, I'm hurting. Temp were in the high 80's - low 90's, we all lost a few pounds sweating. The new house doesn't have ceiling fans so the air doesn't move { It gets pretty warm inside}.

But it is a cute little house. The neighbors that have come over were nice. We even got some Blackberry syrup from one. It's an older more established community {55+} so everyone is from my generation or beyond. 

Need to get a few things now that I'm settled somewhere. It feels weird to unpack. It's been 16 months since I've seen most of my things. Looking at boxes, only unpacking what I needed. I've only unpacked a few things, again, mainly just what I need and a few of my other things. There is still a ton of boxes, but that's okay. Like I said it feels weird to unpack.

Pain in my left foot, lower back and legs, has me sitting around today. Anxiety takes over, and my lungs are hurting - I lost my breathe a few times carrying boxes. Today was recovery day. I did make the calls to connect the services, but other than that, Not much has been done. Hopefully I'll feel better soon, I have a job to do Wednesday. Other than that I'm taking the rest of the week off.  

So much to do and so much to recover from. Tomorrow will again be Rest and Relax 

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Moving Day has begun

 The day has arrived. Time to go sign papers and get the keys. 

First load to unload will be the plants I've been gifted from a friend who is also moving. 

My Car is full, it's going to take 2 loads just for plants. 

16 months without any plant life. My yard shall be beautiful and fragrant and the house bright and fresh!!

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Judging from the Rumors

Having someone you don't know, walk up to you with an attitude, gets you thinking...

 They say one thing one day, then they change what they say another day. Depends on what suits their purpose on any given day. They often mean well on either occasion, they just don't realize - you remember what they said the first time. Sometimes they purpose to interfere with your relationship with the other. 

 I've recently learned to limit what others know about my interactions with people. Being misjudged is a common occurrence. Having someone interfere in the relationships another common occurrence. Seems everyone is good when information is limited. 

Many of us would call it privacy. Something you don't get much of as a parent. You can find yourself feeling very exposed. If you have ever had to go to family court for any reason, you have learned to explain yourself and defend yourself, over and over again. Being exposed to a room full of strangers.

People that have never been through trauma, don't understand those that have. While you do your best to 'get over it', You are better off not trying to 'get over it' but rather to 'put it behind you'. Something that is hard to do when others keep bringing it up. "Well I heard...." 

You find yourself defending yourself outside of any courtroom, long after the case has closed. 

People will hold onto hatred for life, rather than try and understand the other side of a situation and possibly have 'understanding' if not ever 'forgiveness'. People can hate another person that they have never known based on 'what they have been told'. Nothing that ever happened to them personally. Just rumors spread by others. It's so important in life to keep your character with morals, standards, and integrity. Because reputations, are nothing more than other people's opinions.

I had someone tell me recently "you know it's never been an issue between us that has caused a problem, it's always been because of other people, that we haven't been able to have a relationship". Now how sad is that when you think about it. So it's best no one knows we have a relationship between us, and honestly it's been working out quite well. Now I'm sure there are those that assume I am referring to an affair. Again it's sad, as they would be dead wrong. 

Cheating has never been my thing. While I have friended many of the opposite sex, I haven't gotten too personal with most. Doesn't matter what the book cover looks like, you would have to read the pages to understand the story. As they say, ' you shouldn't judge a book by it's cover'. You have to keep it real, with respect. For me, it was a situation where I was 'hated' because of how someone else felt love and confidence with sharing intimate thoughts, with me. A jealous wife has made me an enemy on more than one occasion. Through no doings of my own and someone she may have never met.

It's interesting how many people will judge another based on rumors they have been told. How many true relationships, friendships and families have been destroyed by rumors. Most often small facts twisted into large lies. I think the saddest part is when someone has known someone else forever, and yet when they hear a rumor, they jump to the conclusion it's truth. Yet they have known the truth with their own eyes long before they heard the rumor. 

Times cause changes. The system, schools and laws by which we live have changed from one generation to the next. Just because something doesn't happen with your generation, doesn't mean it didn't happen in generations before you. Judging someone by things that happened before you were born can be tragic. Laws can differ from one state to the next and one country to another. 'Right and wrong' have been clouded and confused because of many of societies rules.

A favorite saying of mine is "God knows my heart, God knows my intentions, and God knows what they did". One place you can always find comfort and know the rules haven't changed is with the Lord. He knows the truth, and He knows who lies. When you live "with God watching your life" - You can live without conviction and walk in confidence that you are doing what's right, regardless of what people think and say. 

People tend to think everyone thinks like they do, that's why when they have done something to someone else, they fear that the other person will be returning to do something just as bad as well. When there are many who think differently. Some of us can move forward, others need revenge. Ever noticed when someone 'hates' you, everyone assumes that you 'hate' them in return.

Ever been accused of 'always bringing it up' after a bad situation. Ever thought maybe you were the one actually bringing it up with the allegations you've heard from rumors?  Maybe you're the one holding onto what you have heard, rather than getting to know someone and judge your own experiences rather than someone else's rumors. I'm sure your belief in the rumors has hindered your ability to have a true relationship with the other person. 

You miss out on knowing some amazing people, because you believe the rumors and hold it against them; when you don't really know the truth and don't give it a chance to be real. 

Blessed by God

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Leap of Faith

 Sometimes there is nothing you can do about a situation. Nothing you say will change the way someone thinks. You have to just let it go and keep moving forward. Prayer helps. God knows the truth, leave it in God's hands and let Him do what He chooses to do with it. Sometimes He will fix it and sometimes even He will let it go. It's not your sin, you didn't do anything wrong. We are all instruments of 'free will'. He doesn't change our minds, to do what is right. He gives us opportunity to do what is right on our own. Sadly, not everyone has the conviction for it. 

 Life is messy. There are so many influences in each one of our lives. The good, the bad and so many in between. Parents raise their children, but the world influences them. 'Free Will' gives each of us the choice to decide what we will do and which way we will go. More often than not, people are hurt by other people's choices. How we handle the pain is our own choice. We can let it continue to hurt, or we can choose to heal and move forward. 

 We cannot change the past, not our own nor anyone else's. We live in the now. Too often that is forgotten with planning the future. 'The now' is missed out on, because we are waiting for 'tomorrow'.  It's good to think about the plans for tomorrow, but not to let it waste our time today. Every minute is an opportunity to live in the 'now'. Look for the good in this moment, don't wait for the 'good' to come. Look around right now and you will see something to smile about. No matter how dark a moment might feel. 

 Living in a dark situation can be depressing, hard to cope with and sometimes it feels like it's never going to end. Shut it out. Ignore the people that choose to bring you down and make life so dark. Remember who you are and be YOU. Live for you. It's okay to hope and pray that the situation will change or come to an end. And one day it probably will. Don't let it make you so bitter you forget who you are. Don't let it stop you from finding happiness and joy in life, today. Tomorrow will come. 

 You just have to have faith. Sometimes you have to jump with a leap of faith, to get to where you really want to be. Sometimes you have to walk away from people and situations that are not right for you in your life. No matter how scary or uncertain it can be. You can't always get rid of the negative in an instant, sometimes it takes time. Don't live paralyzed waiting for tomorrow. Remember to live for today. 

 Make the changes in your own life that will bring you closer to God and let God, work on everything else. Focus Forward and Just Breathe. Be real, keep it real. Respect yourself and life. You don't have to respect those that bring you down, but you don't have to be disrespectful either. 

 God knows the truth; God sees your heart. Trust in God. Take the leap of faith. 

Blessed by God

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All in God's Time

 

You hope - you pray - you wait.  God works in God's time.

It really is a cute little house. With potential and promise of peace at last. I will miss the sunsets, as they are so beautiful here. Even when living in the truck, I was always looking forward to the sunrise and sunsets. 

The go ahead on moving has finally happened, the location and the timing set. Now for the stress of packing and coming up with the moving truck, to make it all one load. It's a bit of a distance so I don't want to waste time and extra gas making multiple trips. The cost of a rental truck vs the cost of gas and time, makes me lean towards the rental truck more. Still a few things needed to make it a home, some furniture pieces and necessary elements. They too shall come in time. 

This weekend was spent helping friends with things on their 'to do' lists. Saturday was replacing a post on the horses shelter, Sunday cleaning out a garage so the electricians can get to the breaker box for repairs. In between was a drive to the house to confirm it will work for me. Managed to get a couple work 'shops' done along the way. It felt good to be of service to others, to those that have done so much for me along the way. I will never be able to repay all I owe to all who have helped, but I will always be available to help with things that need done. 

Now this week, I have 57 shops and inspections to complete by the 15th. Totally do able just need to plan the route to be most gas efficient. Packing is minimal, as I have been living out of boxes for over a year now. What needs packed up can be done in an evening before the move itself.  The house here will need a good cleaning once I'm moved out, which will be just as easy.

The thrill of being able to unpack and feel like I'm finally home, Is overwhelming with emotions. It's been a long wait to get here. There have been so many 'what about doing this or that' So many 'go here go there'. Finally, a place to stop and plant my roots back into the ground.

Somehow in all the Cáos I've managed to renew my licenses both for the business and my Notary Public. 

I've built up my client base to exceed the disability - So now I take a leap of faith and end my disability to rely on myself. Hoping the income will increase and continue to carry me forward. 

Many prayers and praises have gotten me to here. God has blessed me with so many miracles and blessings I can't help but think this too shall be a blessing overflowing. 

I continue to pray for my family and all the healing they need to happen. All the issues that still need resolved. The devil will do all he can to destroy the family, look at how much he has already destroyed family values all over the world and in this country alone. My little family has been ripped apart in so many directions, I pray for each of them daily. 

Alcohol, drugs and 'other people's beliefs' have done so much damage to so many families. You do all you can to protect them when they are young and you pray all you can as they grow up. The final resolve is in God's time. I have friends that have lost their child, from this life, from their love, and from so many outside factors. It is truly heartbreaking to see what has happened to so many families, of friends. 

I'm looking forward to a peaceful life. I will be far enough away from all the past memories and bad things that have happened in life, I just might be able to see a beautiful future. No negative, no blame, no having to defend myself. Nobody coming up to me to accuse me of things, nobody that 'remembers' how I used to be or what people have said about me.  A chance to be myself, the person I am inside that has rarely been seen because of all the trauma and lying enemies in my path. 

Everything happens for a reason and everything works out in God's time. 

 It's finally my time to enjoy life, without all the negativity, accusations and attitudes. 

Blessed by God

The future is bright @ the Bright side of the Barn

Thanks for Stopping by

Until next time, Stay Safe and Happy Trails.