A Good Character beats a Bad Reputation

 I got the word yesterday that the apartment won't be ready for another month.  Other than living out of boxes, it's all good. Being here is nice. Sylvester caught a mouse in the kitchen the other night. New houses as well as old can get mice or even rats, depending on the location. I was able to convince him to drop the mouse so I could check it, make sure it was okay and let it outside. He was so proud of himself on his first catch. I think the new speedy toy helped him get his agility to be able to catch the quick little guy. 

 It's an older community, but the apartment is being completely renovated and will be like brand new when I get there. 55+ community - gated entrance. I almost cried when they told me how low the rent is going to be 'for me'. How minimal the deposit. No section 8, low-income housing, or any other assisted living. NO credit check or approvals needed. Just paperwork and a background check. { something for everyone's safety}.

 Just one good friend and a very generous developer that owns multiple communities. He knows me as his Notary Public and has seen firsthand how well I take care of my truck, and my home, inside and out.  When he found out my situation last winter, he took care of me and made the plan to give me a permanent place to call home, that I can afford. 

 

 Having a good character is so important.

 Being the best person, you can be, matters. Your reputation depends, as there are some people out there that do everything, they can, to lie about you and discredit your reputation.

 Believe me, a good character, will always overcome a bad reputation. Some people don't know what good character is, much less know the difference; or how to have one.

 I have another generous friend who is gifting me a car. I've been driving Tim's truck since I've been driving him to and from his appointments, and where he needs to go. Now with him leaving for Canada, I need my own wheels. My friend's son is working hard to fix the few things the car needs so I won't have to worry about it breaking down or having anything go wrong. Convertible ~ just in time for summer!

 I feel very blessed to have so many wonderful people in my life. I don't know how I could ever repay everyone that has helped me out so much especially since winter hit in January. I would have frozen to death in the truck while he was in the hospital if it were not for these amazing people in my life.

 My character has proven me well. All the times I have done for others and not done wrong by those who have wronged me. No revenge, just focus forward. Karma is part of God's reward. God's been watching. He knows my heart; He knows my character. He knows me, and what's been done to me. He knows how hard I've done for my kids. Keeping the faith and believing in Him, knowing the true reward is in Heaven after we leave here. It is nice to feel the pleasures of a few things in this life also, I must admit.

 Tim recently discovered the high cost of gas in BC {Canada} so he's decided he wants to sell the Expedition and get himself something smaller with better gas mileage. Plus, it will be easier to park something smaller up there. They don't have a lot of 'big cars and trucks' around and parking spots are more like our little car spots - very narrow. Found a couple cars he likes just need to get his truck sold quick enough, before the cars sell. 

 Always be the best person you can be, don't worry about what others think or say about you. Let your light shine. A good character will always be brighter than a bad reputation. 

Blessed by God

The weather is beautiful @ the Bright Side of the Barn

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Until next time, Stay Safe and Happy Trails.

 

Different Strokes for Different Folks

 I was told a couple years ago of certain people that read my blog. I've been aware of their presence here. Why it would come as a surprise to anyone now, is beyond me. Why would they lie about reading it? My blog has never been private, nor has the epics of my life. This life has been one amazing journey. God has been with me all the way! 

 My mom taught me very young that 'people are watching', and sometimes, people need to see someone survive, so they too can survive. My dad taught me that some people, only watch to create gossip, and torment other's lives. Every family has at least one of those. My parents were pretty smart in their own ways. 

 There are different kinds of people in this world, more so, now in the latter days. Jesus did say the devil would be running loose here on earth as the end drew closer. Which means more people will be possessed by demons than in his own days. And He spent a lot of time running around casting out demons!

 Brothers have been killing brothers since the beginning of time. So why should we think it any different the way people treat their own families now ? 

Jealousy has been around since the beginning of time as well. So why do we not understand, how it has affected people now, when everything evil has been multiplied ten times over. Jesus left us the power to cast out demons and heal the sick. Yet so many don't believe it's possible, so the demons run wild, and doctors are making bank, while patients die.

 Faith is a powerful tool. 

 A young lady once told me; she hardly talks to her parents now. She had recently gone over to spend a holiday with them and left after only a few minutes.  She couldn't deal with the situation. Within a couple weeks of that event, her mother passed away. Just less than 2 weeks before Mother's Day.

 Death comes without warning. The last time you told someone to F*** off might very well be your 'last words'. The guilt and regret can be overwhelming. Some folks die peacefully in their sleep, while others die a violent painful death. Some young, others old. The Bible says you can be taken before your time. Which is why you should always be prepared and ready.

 Never lay down to sleep with anger in your heart. Tomorrow may never come. You may never get the chance to apologize, make amends or see someone again. 

 God knows the heart, as He knows the very number of hairs on one's head. He knows the deepest secrets, the tallest lies, the evil thoughts and the pure thoughts. The things we have done for and to others. How much we love; how much we hate, and everything in between. God knows the heart.

 Bible says everyone will face judgement day, whether they believe in God or not. 

 Feel sorry for those that have wronged you. Have pity on those that live in the smut of gossiping backstabbers. They don't know true happiness, they don't know what peace feels like. Their judgement will probably result in a tormented end, while you may be moving forward to God's house.

 Peace and joy forever! 

 Rejoice knowing that even the disciples suffered at the hands of evil. The closer you get to God, the more you will be opposed by the devil and his legion.  Families will be torn apart more so in the last days than they were in the first. The love of many will grow cold. Using family to hurt family is the devil's greatest tool.

 Being the wicked one that comes between family, 

is the worst position to be in - in the end.

 Don't let yourself be a part of it. 

Blessed by God

Love lives @ the Bright Side of the Barn

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Until next time, Stay Safe and Happy Trails.