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Good Grief Charlie Brown

 Oh, where do we begin? 

It's actually irritating that my ex buys into this crap, when he really should know me better than that. Plus, that is NOT how I raised the kids to be, so it really should be obvious that it isn't my style, or theirs. 

My kids are pretty damn mature and intelligent.

They grew up into amazing adults and We all left junior high a long time ago! It's sad that some people and those of the next generation can't seem to graduate to 'adulthood'. Even sadder, they pass it down to the next generation. 

It will never end until people learn to 'grow up'. 

Today my kids were accused of doing something that they didn't do, nor have they ever done anything of the sort. We all have busy lives and choose to spend our times together enjoying each other's company, not spending it 'gossiping about others', or causing 'Kaos' in anyone else's lives. We are close knit and a keep to ourselves kind of people. 

As I've said before in previous posts, I respect people that come out and ask about something rather than assume. {We all know that makes an ass out of someone}. In so doing, today was an interesting day to say the least, I would like to say thank you to the one who braved the question to ask rather than assume. 

Keeps the air cleaner and no bad smelling stench.

Back to the point ~ As I said, my kids were accused of something that they didn't do, and I was informed that I too am being accused of things I had no clue about, much less that I did, or would waste the time doing.

I've always been open and honest about life, my life being an open book. On that note, I also heard we have quite a few new readers here @ the Bright Side of the Barn. LOL, enjoy!. 

With my undying habit of writing letters keeping myself evident of things I say or do, I also save proof of things that others say and do. 

So, what better way to nip something in the butt, but to shut it down. 

I was able to pass along a screen shot, of just who did what and how it was sent to me. They say a picture is worth a thousand words. This one was worth a million bucks!

I'm one to keep it real with respect, so the image will not be posted in the blog. Those involved know who they are and whether anyone wants to admit it or not, they know the truth. 

I seriously think there is a group of peoples out there that have me in their minds, way too much. I think they are continually trying to cause problems between my ex and myself, when neither of us, give a damn. We grew up and moved on with our lives. 

As they say, some people are just not happy unless they are stirring the pot and bringing trouble onto someone else. I hope these folks are careful; karma's a bitch. Especially when it's supporting those of us, that have God first and foremost in our lives. 

"Vengeance is mine sayeth the Lord, I will repay." They will get theirs in God's time. 

I have never had to think about or seek revenge on people that have wronged me. My dad's favorite saying ~ "give an idiot enough rope and they will hang themselves." and they usually do themselves far worse than I could ever think to do. 

By now, I suspect you're getting the idea of how I raised my kids and why I am so very proud of them. They don't stoop to these low levels, in fact - they rise above it, and shine even brighter. 

So the air-filled threats that are going around, will probably be popped, when the proving pictures reach circulation. If people are smart enough.?

Our hearts go out to those experiencing the loss, and grief associated with it. 

And may the one's being accused, know they are the brighter light in midst of darkness. 

Remember always KEEP IT REAL WITH RESPECT. 

Blessed by God

Life's about respect @ the Bright side of the Barn

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Until next time, Stay Safe and Happy Trails.

Prayers Get Answered

 I was pregnant with my youngest daughter when I found this poem on a plaque. Bought if from the Christian bookstore some 37 years ago. Hung onto it for years and eventually glued it to the wall of my travel trailer. Sadly, it went with my travel trailer when I sold it, along with a lot of other things I wish I still had. 

 Be careful about what you ask God for in prayer, prayers get answered, just not always how you anticipated. Sometimes it feels like the complete opposite of what you thought the answer should be. 

 It might sound crazy, but I've tried to live by this thought. Giving it to God and trusting Him with the answers. In His time not mine.

 Looking back, I can see where God has been with me throughout my life. Where He has blessed me with many blessings and miracles. So many it would take a series of books to tell of them all. Even now in all that has happened the past few years - I know He's there. Taking care of me. Sometimes, I didn't feel His presence, sometimes I felt abandon, like He walked away. But in looking back, I can see He never left my side. 

 Life is intensely stressful at the moment. I never ask 'why me' nor do I ever say 'what's next' as if a series of doom is about to fall from overhead. Some folks believe I'm cursed as if I did something horrific in a past life. Others with a better understanding of God and how He works, knows, I'm being pulled on, arms jerked and pushed around by the devil - to let go of my undying faith. 

 A faith that has kept me breathing for 60 plus years now. Depression has been a big struggle for me as well as anxiety. Some think it's a personal choice or attitude, one that I could 'change' on my own. For years I tried, only to find out from a multitude of doctors, that it's not something I control, it requires medication. Medications that I didn't have access to for years due to no medical insurance and ability to see a doctor or pay for the prescriptions. My medications are well over $2000.00 a month without insurance. Not to mention the costs of a doctor's bill. 

 I'm waiting til 8:00 am to make a phone call when the office opens, to explain a letter I received in the mail yesterday. A letter that changes my life completely and brings about a whole new set of challenges. Over and above the many daily challenges I'm trying to overcome. No sleep for 2 nights now and it's draining me. 

 I had to chuckle a bit ago. Thinking - Yep it figures. I recall praying about this very situation and asking God for help. Feeling strongly about it and wanting to be able to do the right thing. This is not quite how I anticipated the 'right thing' to be, but of course. God heard my prayer and has given me answers.

 It's just not the way I would have liked the answer to be. 

 Be careful what you ask for in prayer. God knows your heart, He knows what's right and He alone can take you from where you are to where you need to be. Trust Him. Even when it looks like the bottom is falling out and your about to enter a mountain of storms. 

Blessed by God

Life's beautiful @ the Bright Side of the Barn

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Until next time, Stay Safe and Happy Trails.