Taste it before you dish it out.

So many people like to dish it out, then they worry about you dishing it back. They think that you think like they do. It confuses them when you don't. 

It's said the one that accuses is guilty of the crime. Most of the time, that's a pretty accurate statement. People that think down and dirty, think everyone else is as down and dirty as they are. 

Most of the time and for most folks - they are above it. I taught my kids to take the high road, rise above the situation and not stoop to be as low as the one throwing the dirt. 

Sometimes you meet someone that is constantly dishing out the crap. Most times you can walk away and ignore them. That often makes them dish it out even more. They are so determined to get under your skin. Jealousy and Envy is usually the driving force in them. Other times, you are stuck with the person in your life, something you can't just walk away from. 

On the rare occasion - you have to give them a taste of their own medicine, hoping they can finally figure it out. Be prepared, more often than not, they can't get the understanding. They continue to dish out the crap. 

It's rewarding when the one time, you feed it back to them and you can tell they didn't like the taste of shit in their mouth. Whether or not, it stops the problem, is another question. But it does feel good to finally stand up for yourself and put a stop to being fed the crap. 

How people respond to the returned treatment is interesting. A few will figure it out and apologize. A few others will end the relationship and walk away, sparing you the foul treatment for good. And yet another few, will accuse you of mistreating them, blame you and try to make you look bad. When in fact it's been their own actions all along that were crap. 

Remember to 'taste it, before you dish it out'. If you don't like the taste of it, chances are - no one else will either. And beware, there are some folks that just might feed it back to you. 

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Only One Way

 I've lost count on how many 'different' churches there are, and how many different ways a 'Christian' can get to Heaven. 

 It amazes me how so many 'religions' are formed based on 'one man's' interpretation of the scripture. More amazing is how many followers 'he has' behind him. 

 The scripture clearly tells us, there is only ONE GOD, Only ONE way, through JESUS CHRIST. Jesus didn't change the direction of His preaching as He entered each city. He preached and taught the same Word of God everywhere He went. 

We are told many times in the Bible that the path to Heaven is narrow, whereas the path to Hell is wide. Many scriptures refer to ONE GOD, ONE CHRIST, ONE HOLY GHOST {or HOLY SPIRIT, as some say}. ONE WAY only. 

Ephesians 4: 3-6 ~ endeavoring to keep the UNITY of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body, and one Spirit, even as you are called in one hope of your calling; One Lord, one faith, one baptism, One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. 

Luke 13:24 ~  Strive to enter in at the strait gate; for many, I say to you, will seek to enter in and shall not be able. 

Matthew 24:4 & 5 ~ Take heed that no man deceive you. For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ, and shall deceive many.

And yet, we have hundreds of 'different' churches, preaching and teaching different things. Each one a great many followers?

 Many are wealthy and hold great power in their communities, charge people for classes to learn the Word of God, before accepting them in their flocks. I personally don't believe Jesus ever charged an admission fee, to hear Him speak, or to learn His teachings. 

Yes, He established tithes, for the churches to maintain their buildings and support their preachers, feed the Holy persons that do the teaching and preaching. He didn't establish it for them to become wealthy beyond the needs. 

My Bible talks about the disciples taking nothing but basics with them, as they journeyed into the cities to speak the Word of God and the works of Jesus. He never told them to 'charge' people to attend. 

The rich man was told to sell all he had and give it to the poor and needy. Warning us that the wealth of this world would not buy one's way into heaven. 

We must ask ourselves ~ Are you sure you are on the right path? in the right 'church'? 

Shouldn't they all be teaching the same thing? The one true way to salvation? Heaven? 

How do we know? How do we find? 

We pray, ask God, be true of heart that you are seeking God's way. God will lead you to where you should be. God will show you the one true Word of God. We were given the Holy Ghost for a reason. To be here and to guide us in the right directions. Faith believing and trust in the Spirit. 

I'm sure many churches mean well, and believe they are on the right path. 

You can find God in any church if you are truly seeking God. God will tell you if you are in the right place and sometimes, the wrong church is the right place to start. 

If you are just going to 'feel better' or if you think you are buying your way into heaven, you are far from the door opening to paradise. 

Search your own heart, Pray. If you are truly seeking to find God, He will be there and walk with you. 

And please don't get judgy. 

Don't try to tell others 'They are doing it wrong'. 

Worry about your own salvation, be the light. If you have the Spirit of the Lord in you, people will see it, they will feel it and they will follow it or reject it. 

Just worry about being the light and shining your brightest for God, He will do the rest. 

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Back in Business

 

StarBright and Whinnie are actually starting to get along much better! Both Debbie and I have been having chats with StarBright about being mean to Whinnie. Also having chats with Whinnie not to be so flighty around StarBright. {Don't let her bully you!} and it seems to be working! Yay. I really need the weather to cooperate so I can get back into riding more, I really need to lose a couple pounds. 

It feels good to see life progressing forward, no matter how slow it seems, it's going forward. Many, many blessings and miracles the past 5 months! The Expedition sold last week. Didn't get much out of it as it started having engine trouble. I have the parts for the Sebring, now just to hook up with my son to get it fixed hopefully finding the oil leak. Still delayed on the move, hoping to be HOME soon so I can finally unpack everything and not be looking at boxes. While I appreciate every moment I'm here, it's still a temporary feeling. 5 months when it started out to be 3, I'm grateful as I love the area. 

Business is back up and running. Renewed the business license and my Notary commission. Just waiting for the paperwork, and my new seal stamp. Really happy as yesterday I was able to get my machine back home.  Unfortunately, the printer broke and has to be replaced. About a $250 expense. I was concerned about the ink and print heads anyway, so maybe it's a good thing I need a new one. I signed up for the Stamps.com and have a free scale coming, so I won't need to go to the post office as much to mail out product orders and I'll be able to price the shipping fees from home, rather than get estimates. 

Life feels good when it's progressing forward. A lot has happened in the last 5 months. So grateful to everyone that helped me get from there to here, and moving forward. Life is truly a roller coaster, with a lot of ups and downs. 

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Summertime with Avon ~ Enter to Win!

 

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The Queen and Her court.

    

 They love the new Kitty tree and are finally 

sharing it with each other.

Sylvester hasn't fallen off yet!

But I think he could use a bit bigger perch to lay on. 

Chanelle loves her dog bed, as long as it's in the chair and not on the floor. 

      

And as long as Sylvester isn't laying in it.  {He likes it too}

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God is Amazing

As I sit here watching the rain, I can't help but think about this time last year. When I was living in the truck traveling around the state, exploring.

The weather was perfect, warm all through the night. Days were a little hot. The truck was running prime and being reliable that I could go anywhere without worry. 

I was able to explore and see many beautiful places. Money was sufficient for the journeys. People were friendly, not a care to overcome.

Then winter hit and it still wasn't too cold. The truck started using more gas and money got a bit thinner. Some of the cats started getting sick and I had to make some hard decisions, but it still wasn't horribly cold. Being out in the weather wasn't too bad. Losing Gizmo was hard.

Then we got the call for low-income housing and was turned down because neither of us had a current residence with rental history. That started the collapse and downward spiral. Money was tight, with so many vet bills and the truck needing parts. Having to call for help because of break downs and borrowing. His mental illness overtaking him, physical ailments and constant doctor appointments.

I was losing all hope and my spirits fading fast. My birthday was depressing, because of the situation and Christmas was heartbreaking. I reached the end of the line mentally, spiritually and physically. I reached out to the Lord and let Him know I couldn't do it anymore. 

Tim attempted suicide after complaining to no end for a couple months. So, I put him in the hospital, Then the freezing temperatures came in January. I was having to start the truck in the middle of the night, to prevent it from getting too cold, and couldn't keep it running for long as to not waste gas. Never did get warmed up.

Ice on the windows and all alone with the animals, I couldn't take any more. Didn't know if I was even going to wake up from being frozen. Then a couple friends stepped up to help. I was given an opportunity to be in a house, but needed to wait until the following week, so a friend took me in over the weekend and I moved the following Tuesday. I was able to move my horse to a better place that I could more afford as well. 

This year it's been cold and wet most of the time, nights dropping temps to near freezing. It's been 5 months with a roof over my head and heat to warm my body. Blessings and miracles abound. As I watched the snow fall in February, I thanked the Lord daily for saving me from it all. And since then, it's been cold wet and miserable outside. Very few nice days in spring and now it's summer with still a lot of rain and cold. 

I wouldn't have survived this year in the truck; I never would have made it in the cold. I feel very blessed and grateful to everyone, and all the Lord has done for me. God is amazing. I know I never would have survived if I had been left in the truck once the snow fell. God's timing was perfect.

I'm sitting here watching it rain, thinking about where I was a year ago and where I am now. I've gotten my business license back, my notary commission back and I've been able to work a bit, enough to not have to borrow. I was blessed with a car being gifted to me and I was able to get rid of the truck before it left me stranded. Starting to get caught up on bills and getting closer to moving home. 

The original plan of 'the apartment' has been sidelined. The city wouldn't give them a permit to remodel an existing building in the mobile home community. Guess you can't have 'houses' and 'mobile homes' in the same park? Weird I thought. A plan B was created and I'm now waiting on a remodel of an older mobile home to move too. Hopefully I get to unpack and be permanent when I get there. 

I gave up on trying to make a plan and force everything in the direction I thought it should go and I've let go, letting God move mountains and fulfill His plan for me. As I told a friend recently - I know the move is 'far away' but I'm ready to go where God wants me to go. He's opened so many doors and flooded me with so many blessings this year, I can't help but look forward to see where He wants to take me. 

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Social Security is a Scam.

A few chilling facts about Social Security that you might not know.

All that money you have paid in all your life, you might never see, and your benefactor may never receive. 

Scenario #1

A person can work a low paying job for years, get sick and not be able to work for a few years ~ and SURPRIZE you no longer have enough points to qualify for SSDI {Your disability benefits}, so then you will have to fight to receive SSI. Social security Insurance for the under privileged. It may take a few years to receive, so hang in there. Homelessness may lead to drug addiction, and you could end up dead before a decision is made. For many, they survive barely on the streets getting pushed around and kicked around. Until finally - they start getting the 'benefits'. Which is an amount that does not qualify you for any kind of rent, even in a slum. So, you sign up for low-income housing. Be prepared to live on the streets for another 3-5-7 years as the waiting lists are ridiculously long. But hey, the upside is your getting a few bucks on the first of every month and now your prescriptions are free. 

Scenario #2

Both you and your mate work for the majority of your lives, finally he's old enough to retire and collect his social security. Yay! Not even a year later he passes away. Now where is all his money going to go? You think 'Survivor benefits' right? So, you apply. First, they tell you - YES, your qualified for a few hundred dollars a month, even though you are working. {You are still not old enough to retire}. Now, you wait. Only to receive a second letter saying you get NOTHING, because your earnings are higher than the amount they had planned to give you. You basically have to QUIT your job to collect your earned 'survivor benefits'. Now, all that money that your partner put into Social Security is going to go to someone or somewhere else. It's not coming to you! Oh but wait, once you reach retirement age and start collecting your retirement, we might be able to give you a little bit of it?

Scenario #3

You have worked 35 years, paid into Social Security, paid your taxes. And now, your mental health issues have become unbearable. You are literally 'losing it', mentally. So, you decide for the safety of everyone, you are going to retire early. You will collect a small pension from the company if you were fortunate enough to work for a place that provides pensions. You apply for your Social Security that you have paid into for 35 years... and you get denied. According to them, you are not crazy enough to not be able to work. Even though, you have put everyone's safety FIRST and explained that you can't be around so many people safely anymore. Your mental illness causes violent outbursts that you no longer can control. So you end up homeless and, on the streets, because your pension wasn't enough to keep up the mortgage and you had to sell your house and now you don't have a qualifying income to pay rent either.  Hire an attorney and fight it. What does the attorney do? Nothing more than file the paperwork that you could have filed yourself. But yet he/she will get a fair chunk of your benefits if and when you do finally get approved. That is if you don't commit suicide beforehand. {Mind you, you have already attempted suicide at least 3 times}.

Bottom line. 

The only way you are going to ever see that money you paid in is -

 if you keep working until the retirement age {which is a number they keep raising} {Went from 55 to nearly 70 now}. They secretly hope you die of old age at your job before you ever get a chance to collect 'your money'. 

or if you are so sick and disabled you can't do anything except lay there and rely on nurses to feed you and wipe your ass. 

or if you are a young drug/alcoholic that has never worked a day in your life. You will qualify for SSI faster than anyone that has at least worked. 

or if you're a child who has lost your parent before you turn 18, however, once you are 18 benefits end good luck in life from then on.

of if you have a child with a disability and you don't make enough money to pay for all the extra needs. Be warned, as soon as you get a good paying job, your child's benefits will be cut off. 

BUT YET they say Social Security will be broke in a few years.

SO WHAT IS HAPPENING TO ALL OF YOUR MONEY - ask yourself? 

Social Security is the biggest government SCAM yet. They have it set up to keep denying you until you hire an attorney to do your paperwork, just so attorneys can collect a good portion of your hard earned benefits. Double SCAM going on there. 

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It's a beautiful day today!

SOLD! at last! The beast served us well the past year. However, it is a bit hard on gas. Being gifted the car which gets double the gas mileage - it only made sense to sell. He was starting to have a few issues, some more than I could afford to fix, and with needing to do a few fixes on the car - the money came in handy dandy. 

We are looking to find Tim a smaller car to commute back and forth to Canada. When it's the right time, the Lord will provide. He was never comfortable driving the big trucks. The purpose of it was to pull trailers and there isn't a trailer currently to need pulling.

It felt good to help out and get the task accomplished for him. Then to get a few needed things paid for and have a buck or two in the pocket. Car parts are on order, should be arriving Friday. I'm hoping they fix the oil leak that I have - or at least lead to where it is so it can be fixed. The car needs a few parts mechanically and physically. One at a time, It'll look awesome when it's done. 

I finally got all my paperwork and insurance and bonds for my Notary. Just waiting for the new certificate to order the next stamp. I shall be up and running again very soon. It will add to the piggy bank, as every little bit helps. 

Still no sight of the moving date. Still looking forward to it. Just now I have to work on getting a truck to do the move with, as nothing will fit in the car lol. Really can't wait to get unpacked and be able to feel like I'm home. 

They say home is where the heart is..... 

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Star Bright

She's the first horse I've bought for myself. It wasn't until my kids were grown and out on their own that I could afford a horse. Only a few of the grandkids have the horse heart, miss Tiki being one of them. 

Even when we had the pony, she always wanted to ride StarBright. They look so beautiful together. For her birthday this year, she wanted to go riding. With my situation as it is, it's about all I could afford for a gift. 

She loved it! As I knew she would. 

This horse saved me in so many ways. She's looking pretty good for being 28 years old. I'm still her second original owner and will be her last owner. She's never seen the cruelty of an auction, bad trainer or harsh set of hands. 

A perfect lady when the kids ride her and a steed full of spirit when I ride. She's graceful and ever so careful, with the kids. If they even start to slip or slide she'll stop and wait for them to regain their balance. If anyone falls off she stands there waiting for you to get up on your feet again. 

Take her to the ocean and she'll let it all out in a full gallop. She loves when there is no fences or boundaries in sight. She loves the water and will stand in the middle of the field during a pouring rain. Plays in the water trough and enjoys a cool bath. 

But come across a puddle in the middle of a trial and it's a whole new story. One that must be jumped over rather than walked through. Mud - another obstacle that she tries to avoid. The last couple years before I got her, she lived in a very muddy pasture, 2 feet deep in front of the shelter. Perhaps this is why she enjoys standing out in the rain rather than going into a covered area. ?

The halter scar across her nose is faded and almost gone but will never disappear. That's okay, we all carry scars. She was injured on her hind leg years ago, almost lame when I first got her. The first year was more soaks and leg wraps than it was rides. It's been about 4 years since we've had to wrap it. Healing is a process, one to endure. The scars remain forever. 

There have been comments made about her name, It's one she came with, I never had the desire to change it. I believe it was the man's granddaughter that named her when she was born. Personally, I think it suits her.  She's classed as a pony due to her height. I'm short so it's the perfect size for me. She's my bright shining star - Star Bright the beautiful.

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Baklava

My absolute favorite dessert!

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Traditional Greek Baklava Recipe with Walnuts and Honey - My Greek Dish

 Ingredients

For the baklava

• 25–30 sheets of phyllo dough
• 500g (17 oz.) walnuts, chopped (or a mix of walnuts, pistachios and almonds)
• 2 tsps cinnamon powder
• 2 tsps grounded clove
• 300g butter, melted (10 oz.)
• some whole cloves for garnish (optional)

For the syrup

• 600g sugar (20 oz.)
• 400g water (14 oz.)
• 80g honey or glucose (2.8 oz.)
• zest of 1 lemon or orange
• 1 cinnamon stick

Instructions

1. To prepare this Greek baklava recipe, start by melting the butter in a saucepan over low heat, being careful not to burn it. Use a cooking brush to butter the bottom and sides of a baking pan. (For this baklava recipe you will need a large baking pan approx. 40*30cm / 15*12 inch). Begin by layering the sheets of phyllo on the bottom of the baking dish to form the base. Layer the sheets one at a time, making sure to sprinkle each one with melted butter. Use about 10-12 layers for the base.
2. In a large bowl, mix the chopped nuts, the cinnamon and grounded clove. Sprinkle the nut mixture over the phyllo base and continue forming the top of the baklava. Top the nuts with the rest phyllo sheets (10-15 of them), sprinkling each one with melted butter and brush the top of the baklava with enough butter. You could also try adding some of the filling in between layers of filo.
3. Place the baklava in the fridge for 15 minutes to make it easier to cut into pieces. Remove from the fridge and using a sharp knife cut all the way down into pieces. If you fancy the taste of clove, place one whole clove into the middle of each baklava piece and sprinkle the top with some cold water.
4. Place the baklava in preheated oven at 150C / 300F on the lower rack (both top and bottom heating elements on) and bake for about 1 1/2- 2 hours, until all the phyllo layers are crisp and golden.
5. Prepare the syrup. Into a small pot mix all the ingredients for the syrup (except honey) and bring to the boil. Boil for about 2 minutes until the sugar is dissolved. Take it off the heat and stir in the honey. Let the syrup cool down. You can also put the syrup in the fridge. As soon as the baklava is ready, ladle slowly the cold syrup over the hot baklava, until it is fully absorbed.
6. Let the baklava cool down completely and serve after the syrup has soaked throughput. Enjoy!

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Weird or What

 This past week was rough, no doubt about it. Most times I just push through. It's really all you can do when you are fighting with depression.

 I went on a bit of a movie watching binge this weekend, within the comedy section on Prime. I don't always read the details, rather get drawn towards actors that I like. As it turns out all 4 of these movies ..........

World's best Dad

Just before I go

It's kind of a Funny Story

The Angriest Man in Brooklyn

..... are about suicide and death. 

2 have happy endings and 2 result in actual death. 

All four were worth watching. 

And yes, they were in the 'comedy' section? Don't figure - right.

I don't believe in coincidences so I can't help but wonder what God's message was in all of it. 

I think it would be good for schools to show the one called "it's kind of a funny story". It might actually help a few kids, with the number of teens committing suicide these days. Bullies have been around since I was a kid. In fact, it was because of all the bullying, that I chose to not go on to college. I wanted to get away from school as soon as possible. {I was way younger than my classmates and they all had a problem with that. Being smart has a negative side too}

Being old now, has come with its own issues in the fight against depression.

Not all family is what you would expect from family, sometimes you outlive your value with some people. Other times you tend to think if you would have died sooner, you wouldn't have had to endure the pain inflicted by people. I don't believe any of them realize the pain and how much hurt they have caused you.

Many of us sacrificed everything for our families and don't feel appreciated by all, rather instead being blamed by some, for their own 'hard times' in life. As if their choices were our fault. Little do they realize that their choices complicated our lives, more than our choices complicated theirs. 

Most people hide their 'personal' feelings. Many don't believe you should be 'too personal' on social media. I myself think that everyone that only shares the good times are unreal on social media. Nobody has a perfect life. Everyone has things that they struggle with. I consider it being 'fake' to not be 'real' about it. 

My mom put the world on my shoulders at a very young age. 

Her philosophy was ~ People are watching you. There are others struggling on the inside and need to see someone else go through things, to give them the strength to get through what it is that they are going through. ~ 

As if it was up to me, to show them the way through the tunnel.

The domestic violence in my life has led to many days in courtrooms full of people, where very private moments had to be shared publicly. {I used to be a shy quiet child}. Over the years I became a very loud advocate and was actually part of the changes on a few things for the better. Making it easier for victims to get through the process and live to tell about it.

So, here we are @ The Bright Side of the Barn. Where life is real and not always 'happily ever after'. Life is raw and sometimes down and depressing. More than once I've had someone 'thank me', for sharing the inside of my life. More often than once I've had someone tell me, 'They were on their way to commit suicide and it was our conversation or the actions of my kids, that stopped them, and they lived on'. 

Too often told 'You should write a book'. I've chosen to write a 'blog'. As I once told a therapist, there is too much in my head, I have to sort it all out and I need post it's to help me put it in order. Thus, the blog has helped by giving each thought a title. A book, maybe someday, maybe not. The blog has accomplished more I believe. The followers and the feedback have been incredible. 

So here we are. The movies helped me through the weekend. Maybe they will help some of you - too. Either way, remember 'Life is worth living' and you really don't know what tomorrow might bring. Stick around, it's worth finding out. 

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Gratitude

 

I have a friend that once told me, she wakes up with a song in her heart every morning. Singing to herself and her dogs as she starts her day. 

Can you imagine being able to be that happy with your life? Not to wake up stressed out or thinking about the problems of the day before? 

She grew up in a large family that was quite poor. Made her own way in life to become quite rich financially. Even richer spiritually. To be able to wake up happy - just because she woke up. 

We take so much to bed with us. So much on our minds, and weighing on our hearts. Sometimes we forget the simple things, like the privilege to 'wake up'. 

I found out yesterday that my neighbor passed away. He was an elderly gentleman, had just recently sold his big house and bought the brand new mobile home next door in a new park development. It took him a couple months to get moved in and I don't think he even made it a month living in his new house. The ambulance was here quite frequently in the short time he was here, sometimes back to back days in a row. Then it got quiet. A couple weeks passed with no sign of him. Now he's gone. 

The sorrow of getting something new and wonderful and not living long enough to be able to enjoy it. Very sad. He had let go of so much of the load in his life trying to simplify, just didn't get it done in time to be able to relax. 

Everyday we wake up it's a blessing in itself. An opportunity to feel joy and see the beauty in this world around us. We get into our 'ruts' the daily grind. Waking up - going to work - coming home to do chores - pay bills - very little of our time is spent enjoying our lives, our families and the world we live in. Perhaps this is why so many feel a sense of anger and discontentment more than peace and joy. 

I don't believe it was God's plan for us to work more than we live. Our work was supposed to be in caring for the earth and the creatures around us. Planting - growing - and eating what is good. Watching flowers bloom and babies grow up. Teaching them and watching as they learn. We've lost the way in many ways. 

Take just one day to wake up grateful to have woken up. To appreciate what you have rather than worry about what you don't have. Make an effort to make someone else's day a little brighter. Listen to the birds sing and watch the grass grow. One of the most peaceful sounds I know, it to listen to the horses while they eat chewing on hay. It might sound silly but I assure you, it's very relaxing and brings peace unto your soul. 

Spotting a lizard in the beauty bark in the yard, seeing a hummingbird amongst the flowers. Watching the eagles float in the sky above. The glimpse of a mama elk and her calf, grazing in a pasture along side the road. There is so much beauty in the world around us and so much more we don't see - because we are too busy and in too big of a hurry. 

Imagine waking up with a song in your heart and peace in your soul. It really is a beautiful world we live in. We were meant to enjoy it. It's a privilege to wake up every day. Appreciate it. 

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Until next time, Stay safe and Happy Trails.

Moving has been Delayed.

 I should have said 'delayed again'.. which is okay. I have been praying about a few things, including how I was going to accomplish this move before the first, and 'what to do' about a couple other things. My prayers were answered in the sense, I'm given more time to get things worked out. The person doing all this for me is amazing and I hope God blesses him for all the kindness and generosity that has been gifted to me. And during the course of our conversation tonight, I was told "Don't worry about it" more than once, and also told, "We'll get you taken care of, you are not going to end up with no place to go". God is amazing! and so are the people that He uses to help others. Angels in human form.

I am so grateful to everyone that has helped me through this struggling times. A friend today apologized, that she couldn't do more. Please know, everything that anyone did was a blessing to me. Whether it was $20 or $200. A place for the night or being invited over for a meal and a shower. Each and everyone that helped, HELPED!

I would not have gotten to here or made it this far without all of you. I will be forever grateful, and I love each and everyone of you.

Your kindness, hospitality and generosity restored my faith and gave me the hope I needed to carry on and keep going. This year has been overwhelming for me, in the many blessings I've received and the amazing miracles that have happened. I tear up when I think about each one and the things that have been done for me. My life was never easy and for the most part I always felt I was doing it alone with no one but my kids. My world has grown to include so many wonderful people. Each one of you special in your own way. Like I said, I never would have made it this far without you.

I can't thank you enough. May God bless each of you and may your lives be filled with blessings and miracles touched by angels. 2025 is truly the 'Year of the Lord' for me, I hope it is for you too. God is great! and so are all of you.

Blessed by God

Life is amazing @ the Bright Side of the Barn

Thanks for Stopping by

Until next time, Stay Safe and Happy Trails.