Today's Scripture

Luke 6:38:
"Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap."

March 13, 2026

Sublimation - Make it Personal - custom orders

 Photography at it's finest. People, favorite places, beautiful things can be captured on a variety of products that you can use every day. Show off your talents! Preserve family memories in living color. 


Restocking the 'blanks'.

So far I have

-small magnets
-key chains
-metal license plates
-metal square sign plaques
-mouse pads
-garden flags
-ceramic ornaments



Still to arrive would be

-large 4x6 magnets
-mugs 11oz and 15 oz, white and colors

-glass tumblers
-shot glasses 1.5 and 3 oz
-candle holders
-tote bags
-note cards, white and natural
-coasters
-place mats


email your questions to 
3horseaddict@gmail.com

Blessed by God
Life's creative @ the Bright Side of the Barn
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Until next time, Stay Safe and Happy Trails.

March 7, 2026

Peaceful

 

The following clip is found on Google ~
search for peace is being alone

Being alone offers a profound sense of peace, serving as a restorative escape from the world's demands rather than a state of loneliness. This intentional solitude allows for mental clarity, self-reflection, and creative, uninterrupted time to recharge. It is a, "sacred pause" where one can truly be themselves.

Restoration & Creativity: It provides a necessary break to recharge, which can boost creativity and improve overall mental health.

  • Self-Discovery: Solitude fosters self-awareness and helps you understand your own feelings, hopes, and ideas without outside influence.
  • Intention over Isolation: It is not about being lonely, but about choosing a quiet, peaceful, and productive environment for yourself.
  • Blessed by God
    Life's beautiful @ the Bright Side of the Barn
    Thanks for Stopping by'
    Until next time, Stay Safe and Happy Trails.

March 2, 2026

The Problem with Social Security

 


Every time you call the number for Social Security, you get a different person. Half of them don't speak English clear enough to understand. A third of the time the connection becomes static and you can't hear or they can't hear you. Not to mention it doesn't matter what time of day or what day of the week or what part of the month, you sit on hold for an hour to an hour and a half. Going in for an appointment is usually scheduled weeks out. Walk ins wait all day and hope to be seen. 

I believe they should have a specific representative for each person. And there should be an email for the representative. So much could be done more efficiently and in a timely manner. 

It took 27 months to get approved and now so far it's been 6 weeks waiting for back pay. First, they say 3-5 days, then it's 5-7 days then 10 days. On the last call we finally got an agent that went above and beyond and consulted with a technical advisor to help him write up a report to hopefully fix the problem whatever it happens to be. Only set back on that is now it's a 20 day wait.!!

My dad used to say the right hand doesn't know what the left hand is doing and boy does it feel like it now. 
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Life's a lesson in patience @ the Bright side of the Barn
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February 25, 2026

Understanding Infusions


I had to start having infusion treatments last month. The side effects were brutal. I'm just now getting back to 'normal' as far as being able to function. The lack of energy and ability on top of the pain. It didn't help I caught a head cold from being around the hospital. (sick people sharing sickness). 

Not to mention the stresses regarding life, my health and just everything in general. If it isn't one thing it's another taking a toll on oneself and the mental well being. 

God gives us opportunity to learn and to grow through trials in life. The struggles make us stronger. We are not promised an easy road in this life, we are promised He will show us a way through. Hard times Makes our faith stronger. 

We tend to turn to God more-so when things are going wrong, or becoming a challenge. Perhaps that is why He allows us to endure such trials. 

Patience is learned when we have to 'wait'. I firmly believe everything happens for a reason and everything is in God's time. Not ours. His plan is perfect whether we can see it or not. This life is a growing time, a place to learn. Eternity has so much more to offer to those who find themselves in the book of life. 

I tend to be more quiet and keep to myself when I'm going through such trials. Focus on my Bible studies, prayer and the daily duties of life. 

I wake up every day grateful to have yet another day. Knowing, there isn't going to be a whole lot more of them. Making sure all the loose ends are taken care of. Things completed. Being able to enjoy what's left of life. We can go at any time. AS we get older we know the time is getting shorter. You start looking at life differently. Especially when those you have known for so much of your life start passing away. 

I've added a bit of information found on 'google' regarding infusions and the variety of reasons folks have them. Knowledge is power they say. Being informed helps us with understanding. 

 Infusion therapy is also used to manage osteoporosis, where medications administered infrequently (e.g., once or twice a year) can slow bone loss. These treatments, which may be bisphosphonates or other bone-modifying agents, are given intravenously to ensure maximum absorption and potency in the body. This controlled delivery ensures the medication reaches the bone tissue effectively to promote skeletal strength and reduce fracture risk.

Non-chemotherapy infusion therapy is used for complex, long-term conditions that require highly potent or targeted medications. Autoimmune diseases represent one of the primary areas of application, where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks its own tissues. For conditions like Rheumatoid Arthritis, Crohn’s Disease, and Multiple Sclerosis, infused biologics work by blocking inflammatory proteins, such as specific cytokines or tumor necrosis factors, to reduce inflammation and prevent disease progression.

Non-chemotherapy infusions are treatments that bypass the digestive tract without using drugs designed to indiscriminately kill rapidly dividing cells, which is the hallmark of traditional chemotherapy. These non-cytotoxic agents function by disrupting specific molecular pathways or cell-to-cell communication signals involved in a disease process. Instead of causing widespread cellular damage, this approach aims for precision, resulting in a more focused therapeutic effect with fewer systemic side effects.

Blessed by God
Life's a Gift @ the Bright Side of the Barn
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Until next time, Stay Safe and Happy Trails.

January 31, 2026

The Passing of Friends

 


It's been a rough holiday season in some ways. Many of the friends I spend time with on a daily basis in years passed, have now passed away. From Thanksgiving to Just after the New Year. What was my best friend for many years, to the Best man at my wedding. Siblings are all gone but one, parents passed years ago. 

There's a loneliness that overtakes you as you say good bye to so many of the people that made up the circle of your life. Soon I will be the last one standing, my brother is fading fast. Old friends have been replaced with new friends, some as old as I am, some older. We won't be around much longer either. 

The circle of life.  The memories. I don't know why people would rather remember the bad moments when there were actually many good times to cherish. I was blessed with some amazing children; it's been a privilege to watch them grow into the people they have become. To see my grandchildren grow up and start families of their own. Great grandchildren, something not many get to appreciate.  

There has been a lot of 'bad' things happen, but the good times outweigh and shine bright. So many wonderful memories. Life is such a gift. Appreciate every day you get to wake up. Cherish the moments. Before you know it, your old! Babies are grown and your body starts slowing down. 

Blessed by God
Life's a blessing @ the Bright Side of the Barn
Thanks for Stopping by
Until next time, Stay Safe and Happy Trails.

January 7, 2026

Resolutions

 How many people actually hold true to the "New Year's Resolutions" that they make?  
"I'm gonna quit smoking" ~ "I'm going to lose weight" ~ "I'm going to save money".

Goals are good. Don't get me wrong. Having something to strive for is always a good thing. Being able to actually accomplish it, is even better. Don't make your goals out of reach, to high to achieve. 

Break it down into simpler steps. Example ~ I'm going to smoke 1 less cigarette a day, after a week, smoke 1 less and eventually you won't be smoking. 

Lists work better for some {Like myself}. Being able to check things off as they are accomplished. After 5 things are completed, start the list over again - it will have fewer items on it, until you think of more things that need to be added. 

Add some fun to your list, don't make it all work and complicated. Add some personal growth, physically, mentally, spiritually. Get those 'to do's' on there too. The more you can check off your list, the more motivated you are to get more done, check off more, accomplish more. 

Be flexible. Don't expect to get it done in a certain amount of time. Allow yourself to 'take days off' from working on it. Make room for those exceptions that come up. {You were sick and missed a couple days off work} Make sure you give yourself a couple extra days on that project. 

This is the year to become one step closer to where you want to be.  
Blessed by God
Life's beautiful @ the Bright Side of the Barn
Thanks for stopping by
Until next time, Stay Safe and Happy Trails.

January 1, 2026

January 1st

 


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2026

 


December 22, 2025

Christmas ~ A time for Family


 I'm a mom, I have 4 children. 2 that love me and 2 that hate me. Reasons I will never understand. I've been blessed with 9 grandchildren. 4 of which have been ripped out of my arms so many times I've lost count. The other 5 have mended my heart daily and kept it beating. To be able to plan something 7 months out and know that my granddaughter will be able to go means the world to me. To have been able to take 2 of my grandchildren to Canada for the summers, where we created memories I will cherish forever. This helps when there are grandchildren you don't get to see, or talk to and have been cut out of their lives. The love and relationship they are deprived of cuts deep. My ex and I may have gotten divorced, but I never cut his family out of the kids lives. The kids made their own choices and I respected it. Christmas is a hard time for those of us that are shut out of families lives. With all the joy and love of those you get to share it with, there is still a pain in your heart. Forever grateful for the ones I get to love and hold.

Blessed by God
With a beautiful family @ the Bright Side of the Barn
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Until next time, Stay Safe and Merry Christmas.

December 19, 2025

Merry Christmas

 Hard to believe it's almost Christmas. 

I hope you have a wonderful Christmas 

and may the New Year be blessed. 


Blessed by God
Life's a gift @ the Bright Side of the Barn
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Until next time, Stay Safe and Happy Trails.

December 7, 2025

Busy - Busy

 It's hard to believe it's already December! Thinking back to where I was just a year ago, to where I am now!  Yes, what a difference a year can make.  From sleeping out in the bitter cold to living in a new house. From losing everything to gaining things I've needed. From being depressed and feeling hopeless to Feeling blessed and seeing a brighter future. Yes, one year can make a world of difference. And to think it all happened thanks to God .
Touching the hearts of a few friends has lifted me from the bottom to the top. It all started with turning my heart over to God completely. I've always believed and done 'right' but haven't been committed for a few years. Last fall, I surrendered, gave it all to God and let Him have the reins on my life. He lifted me out of the darkness and carried me to a place I never would have imagined for myself. 
 
I've been busy working a lot in the last few months, especially after the last move in August. A lot more bills have crossed my desk, I need to keep up and not let them fall behind. I've been accomplishing goals, getting things done and getting a few steps closer to having all my old bills paid off. That in itself is a good feeling. Being able to acquire things needed and even a few 'wants'. It has truly been a blessed year. 

Praying for my family to heal has had it's own blessings and a few confusing curses. While for some, things are better, some are struggling and one in particular has 'went off the deep end'. I pray for her heart to heal every day. I am confused about the things happening especially when praying so hard for her. Seems the very opposite of what I want is happening. Trusting God to help it turn around. Keeping everyone safe in the process. Sometimes we don't understand how God works. We just have to have faith in His plans. 

I haven't had as much time to write with working and the studys'.  Perhaps next year will be a little more structured and I will be able to set time aside to write. Until then, it's spurts of inspirations jotted down.  I hope everyone has had a good year to look back on and be thankful for. It's hard to believe it's the holiday season already. As I unpacked the few Christmas decorations I have left after selling so much last year, I am truly thankful to even 'be here' this year. 

It came close to leaving before the end of the year.  Once again, I found myself talking myself away from the cliff.  I always tell myself  'give it one more day'. It's got to get better. God grabbed my hand this time. And it truly has been better, with the hope of getting even better yet next year. So, don't give up on hope and have faith. Miracles happen all year, and the spirit of Christmas isn't just in December. 

May your journey be bright! 
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas. 
Blessed by God
Life's full of miracles @ the Bright Side of the Barn
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Until next time, Stay Safe and Happy Trails.  

November 24, 2025

Weekends

Chillin' They know how to enjoy the weekends. We could all learn a thing or two from our animal family. Relax, enjoy the moment of life. Let your brain rest and just breathe.  





Blessed by God
Life's good @ the Bright Side of the Barn
Thanks for Stopping by
Until next time, Stay Safe and Happy Trails

November 13, 2025

The Raccoons

Everywhere I live, there is at least one. In the 'old house' we had a family of 4 that would raid the dog tub of food. Pretty smart they learned how to open the lid. It got to where they would come up to the sliding glass door, as if to say, 'hello, we are here, where's dinner'. When I lived in Canada there was one that would sleep outside under the bedroom window where it was dry and warm. At one point he even came in the apartment if the sliding door was open. In Black Diamond the momma brought her baby to my house to eat and the baby would follow me around. Mom growled and I'm sure was scolding him. Now here..... a few nights ago I noticed 2 outside around 10 PM at the neighbors. They moved away from the light, but watched. Since then I've been putting out a dish of cat food every night and last night he stayed out there eating while I was outside. Listening as I talked to him. It's a 'routine' now, he comes every night for dinner. People say don't feed the wildlife. I say, we took their homes, destroyed their resources, the least we can do is offer them a meal on a cold night. It doesn't make it so they can't fend for themselves, it makes it so they can stay warm at night and stay healthy during the winter. Just like putting out bird feeders and hummingbird waterers. Helping nature survive is our duty.

Blessed by God
We respect all life @ the Bright Side of the Barn
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Until next time, Stay Safe and Happy Trails.

November 12, 2025

Medieval History

 


Prime has several documentaries regarding the kings and transfer of power over the years. I've found it quite intriguing to watch. The medieval period was my favorite part of history to study when in school.

It seems that the country was expected to follow the king's religion and the beliefs changed often. It's interesting how so much of the conflict was over religions, as many people stood true to their faith regardless of the king's belief. Being forced to practice one religion over another, often resulting in death for those who refused the changes. Even in those days many considered catholic to be of the devil.  While others believed it was the only way to heaven. 

The Bible itself originally put together and written in Latin, so the common man couldn't actually read it. They had to rely on the clergy to preach, hoping they preached the truth, rather than their own interpretations. Translated to English it was available to the masses to understand and worship by their own interpretation. Perhaps this is where the original conflict began against the catholic. 

I did a bit of a search on google and found the following information based on the search of 

Protestantism is major branch of Christianity that emerged in the 16th century as response to perceived abuses within the Roman Catholic Church, emphasizing salvation through faith alone and the authority of the Bible.

Historical Background

Key Beliefs

Protestantism is characterized by several core beliefs, often summarized by the Five Solas:
  1. Sola ScripturaThe Bible alone is the ultimate authority in matters of faith and practice.
  2. Sola FideJustification comes through faith alone, not by works.
  3. Sola GratiaSalvation is gift from God, granted by His grace alone.
  4. Solus ChristusChrist is the only mediator between God and humanity.
  5. 2 Sources

Major Denominations

Protestantism encompasses wide range of denominations, including but not limited to:

Differences from Other Branches of Christianity

Protestantism differs from Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy in several key areas:

I often think the Romans created the catholic church to confuse people on how to get to heaven, dismissing Jesus as a man, rather than as the Son of God. There are still religions today that don't believe Jesus was the Messiah and just a man. Even those religions that do believe in Jesus, teach the 'truth' in a variety of different opinions and expectations. 

The very word 'religion' holds much controversy as to what is the true definition. As it seems, many cannot agree on that alone.  {One great place to find information on 'religions' would be at Christian.net}

One thing that can be agreed upon is that there is much confusion in religions and the variety of teachings. Many religions are each based on one man's interpretation of the Bible. Churches today vary in many ways. It's as if you can choose 'how you want to get to heaven'. Some more 'Strick' while others are more relaxed in their teaching. Being afraid to offend and wanting to encourage more to come to them, looking at numbers for the largest growth. Rather than truth for salvation. 

In one sense, we haven't changed much since the medieval times. 
Narrow is the road to heaven and wide is the path to hell. Choose carefully which way you go. 

Blessed by God
Life is good @ the Bright Side of the Barn
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Until next time, Stay Safe and Happy Trails.

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