step outside your box and expand your mind, you'd be surprised at the journey it can lead too......
we fail because we lack patience,slow down,proceed with caution,wait for the green light then go!
Friday, April 15, 2011
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Sometimes darkness will shed light............
Last week we had some bad storms come through here and knock the power out. We were without power for about 27 hours. In that time everyone complained about not being able to use their devices. I even got mad about not being able to blog! Well when the power came back we gave Progress Energy a standing ovation.
Then I got a thought and today after my crazy morning, I want to share.
Sometimes we are placed in darkness in order to see the light. We often take for granted all that we have,not realizing it can be snatched away in an instant. When I used to go places that required a lot of walking I often said," I'm tired of walking". I said it so much that little walks made me tired too. Well one day I couldn't walk, and that day turned into weeks, and months. It was then that I realized how much I missed being mobile. Nothing sucks worse than not being able to go where you want to go when you want to go!
Three years ago I was delivered the news that I had a disorder called psuedeo-tumor cerebrie. Sad part was they didn't tell me what it was, they just gave it to me. I later found out that if not treated I can loose my sight. Seems like everytime I went to the doctor after that, the found something new. My last visit ended in, "I'm afraid you are going to die if we don't find out what's wrong with you".
Well, I'm not sure how I even got to this point,but at the end of the day, no one is going to tell me when my time is up! I know two things in life are certain, we will live and we will die, but no one is going to tell me how to do either one!
I work up this morning feeling bad, Bubba said " At least you had a break". And he was right. Battling and unknown is hard work,but knowing God can bring you out makes it a lil bit easier. See I can deal with a few power outages in my life because I know my savior is working on the maintenance and he is restoring me as a whole so that I can continue to give him the praise.I look at my situation as a learning element. Not everyone is able to fulfill their purpose in life.
I don't say why me, I say why not me. If I am to be used as a vessel then so be it. I am a miracle in the making, when people see me, they will say I witnessed her restoration.
So being in the darkness for a little while is okay with me cause I know once the light is restored, I will shine brighter than ever!
Then I got a thought and today after my crazy morning, I want to share.
Sometimes we are placed in darkness in order to see the light. We often take for granted all that we have,not realizing it can be snatched away in an instant. When I used to go places that required a lot of walking I often said," I'm tired of walking". I said it so much that little walks made me tired too. Well one day I couldn't walk, and that day turned into weeks, and months. It was then that I realized how much I missed being mobile. Nothing sucks worse than not being able to go where you want to go when you want to go!
Three years ago I was delivered the news that I had a disorder called psuedeo-tumor cerebrie. Sad part was they didn't tell me what it was, they just gave it to me. I later found out that if not treated I can loose my sight. Seems like everytime I went to the doctor after that, the found something new. My last visit ended in, "I'm afraid you are going to die if we don't find out what's wrong with you".
Well, I'm not sure how I even got to this point,but at the end of the day, no one is going to tell me when my time is up! I know two things in life are certain, we will live and we will die, but no one is going to tell me how to do either one!
I work up this morning feeling bad, Bubba said " At least you had a break". And he was right. Battling and unknown is hard work,but knowing God can bring you out makes it a lil bit easier. See I can deal with a few power outages in my life because I know my savior is working on the maintenance and he is restoring me as a whole so that I can continue to give him the praise.I look at my situation as a learning element. Not everyone is able to fulfill their purpose in life.
I don't say why me, I say why not me. If I am to be used as a vessel then so be it. I am a miracle in the making, when people see me, they will say I witnessed her restoration.
So being in the darkness for a little while is okay with me cause I know once the light is restored, I will shine brighter than ever!
Monday, April 4, 2011
Life's Lessons Learned
Are we really setting an example for our children when we tell them to get an education
and yet we don't have one?
And how can you raise a man to be a man if you never been taught by a man?
How are we suppose to show our daughters how to be treated with respect,
If we don't first respect ourselves.
We have to learn self love and get rid of self hate.
We must teach our children it's not what you say
It's how you say it.
And sometimes you have to go down the road of have nots,
In order to get to the streets of Amen.
It's not what can be done for you,
It's what you have done that speaks volumes.
Don't let a pass hurt hinder your happiness today.
Don't allow nonsense to get in the way of your victory.
Nothing good comes easy,
And anything worth having you have to fight for.
But through it all it's never a mistake,
These are all life's lesson's learned.
and yet we don't have one?
And how can you raise a man to be a man if you never been taught by a man?
How are we suppose to show our daughters how to be treated with respect,
If we don't first respect ourselves.
We have to learn self love and get rid of self hate.
We must teach our children it's not what you say
It's how you say it.
And sometimes you have to go down the road of have nots,
In order to get to the streets of Amen.
It's not what can be done for you,
It's what you have done that speaks volumes.
Don't let a pass hurt hinder your happiness today.
Don't allow nonsense to get in the way of your victory.
Nothing good comes easy,
And anything worth having you have to fight for.
But through it all it's never a mistake,
These are all life's lesson's learned.
I've Learned
Ive heard with age comes wisdom
But I'm finding that to not exactly be true
It seems the older some of use get
The slower we get.
I've learned that it doesn't matter how old your are,
You can still learn a thing or two from a young person.
I've learned that real friends don't ask questions,
They do what is needed and keep it moving.
I've learned you can tell a person something a million times,
But once they make up their mind,you can't change it.
I've learned when people call to talk about their problems,
Sometimes they just want you to listen they really don't want your input.
I've learned you have all the friends in the world,
Until you get sick,or your car breaks down..
I've learned to accept my have's and have not's
I've learned to respect other people's feeling about me
Good or Bad
I've learned that you either like the person your are
Or focus on liking the person you will become.
I've learned that people are not our pet projects
We either like them they way they are or we don't
I've learned that people don't change
They've been that way all the time
We just didn't want to see it.
But I'm finding that to not exactly be true
It seems the older some of use get
The slower we get.
I've learned that it doesn't matter how old your are,
You can still learn a thing or two from a young person.
I've learned that real friends don't ask questions,
They do what is needed and keep it moving.
I've learned you can tell a person something a million times,
But once they make up their mind,you can't change it.
I've learned when people call to talk about their problems,
Sometimes they just want you to listen they really don't want your input.
I've learned you have all the friends in the world,
Until you get sick,or your car breaks down..
I've learned to accept my have's and have not's
I've learned to respect other people's feeling about me
Good or Bad
I've learned that you either like the person your are
Or focus on liking the person you will become.
I've learned that people are not our pet projects
We either like them they way they are or we don't
I've learned that people don't change
They've been that way all the time
We just didn't want to see it.
I'd like to introduce you to a friend of mine.
I have a friend who has become a constant visitor at my house.
He has been here for years and yet I never tire of his company.
When I talk he listens to everything I say.
He never judges ,nor does he criticize.
However I must admit when he talks to me,sometimes I don't really pay attention.
It's not that he bores me or anything,
It's just that sometimes I just don't want to hear what he has to say,
Because it's not in compliance to what I want to hear.
We have a lot in common though,
He has been been hurt by the people who were supposed to love him,
And so have I.
I am amazed at how he is able to offer forgiveness,
When I am not.
And as he tells me his story I begin to realize that his struggle was so much harder than mine.
I couldn't imagine being in some of the situations he was in and then turning around and forgiving the
people who harmed him.
As the pain comes and goes throughout my body,
And I fell like I'm living in despair.
He is right by my side comforting me.
Every visit to the hospital he's right there sitting with me ever so patiently.
He never complains about how long the wait is ,
Nor does he check his watch.
And on the few times that I felt like giving up,
He allowed me to see that someone else had a worse situation than me.
Some of my family and friends have met my friend through me
And I've made a lot of friends through him.
I'm amazed at how many people know my friend,
And even more amazed that there are still a lot of people who don't.
When I ask some of the ones who don't know him to meet him and get to know him
for themselves,
Their kinda iffy because they feel that he would not want to be a part of their lives.
But I let them know he doesn't judge or discriminate.
He accepts you for who you are.
My friend is awesome and I don't mind letting everybody know it.
As matter of fact he is a member of royalty,
He's the son of a King!!
The greatest ruler of this earth!
And every time I say his name I feel power.
Without further ado, I would like to introduce to some and reacquaint to others my friend and confidant...
Jesus
He has been here for years and yet I never tire of his company.
When I talk he listens to everything I say.
He never judges ,nor does he criticize.
However I must admit when he talks to me,sometimes I don't really pay attention.
It's not that he bores me or anything,
It's just that sometimes I just don't want to hear what he has to say,
Because it's not in compliance to what I want to hear.
We have a lot in common though,
He has been been hurt by the people who were supposed to love him,
And so have I.
I am amazed at how he is able to offer forgiveness,
When I am not.
And as he tells me his story I begin to realize that his struggle was so much harder than mine.
I couldn't imagine being in some of the situations he was in and then turning around and forgiving the
people who harmed him.
As the pain comes and goes throughout my body,
And I fell like I'm living in despair.
He is right by my side comforting me.
Every visit to the hospital he's right there sitting with me ever so patiently.
He never complains about how long the wait is ,
Nor does he check his watch.
And on the few times that I felt like giving up,
He allowed me to see that someone else had a worse situation than me.
Some of my family and friends have met my friend through me
And I've made a lot of friends through him.
I'm amazed at how many people know my friend,
And even more amazed that there are still a lot of people who don't.
When I ask some of the ones who don't know him to meet him and get to know him
for themselves,
Their kinda iffy because they feel that he would not want to be a part of their lives.
But I let them know he doesn't judge or discriminate.
He accepts you for who you are.
My friend is awesome and I don't mind letting everybody know it.
As matter of fact he is a member of royalty,
He's the son of a King!!
The greatest ruler of this earth!
And every time I say his name I feel power.
Without further ado, I would like to introduce to some and reacquaint to others my friend and confidant...
Jesus
Camizms.........
1.If I love you,do I have to like you?
2.To be a friend you must know when to listen.Not every situation is open for your opinion.
3.When a relationship has ended,toss it in the trash,don't bring that baggage into the next situation.
4.Your child should not suffer because you no longer like the other half of his DNA (Ya'll know what I mean)
5.Before you pass judgment on someone,remember you are not perfect.
6.If your mate has a child with someone else,you can't like that child if you don't like the other parent,find a common ground.
7.I will fight for you when your right,but when you wrong,you stand alone.
8.Seldom visits make lasting friendships.
9.Just because GOD wiped your slate clean does not give you the right to act like you never did anything wrong!
10.You can't believe in some of the bible some of the time,you either believe all of it or none of it!
2.To be a friend you must know when to listen.Not every situation is open for your opinion.
3.When a relationship has ended,toss it in the trash,don't bring that baggage into the next situation.
4.Your child should not suffer because you no longer like the other half of his DNA (Ya'll know what I mean)
5.Before you pass judgment on someone,remember you are not perfect.
6.If your mate has a child with someone else,you can't like that child if you don't like the other parent,find a common ground.
7.I will fight for you when your right,but when you wrong,you stand alone.
8.Seldom visits make lasting friendships.
9.Just because GOD wiped your slate clean does not give you the right to act like you never did anything wrong!
10.You can't believe in some of the bible some of the time,you either believe all of it or none of it!
My thoughts
No one prepares us for the pit falls in life.
No one tells us that the road we chose is not always the easy one.
Our parents give us what they know in hopes that it will be enough
to carry us safely through,
But in reality,we are responsible for our own travel,and getting to
our destination is not always the easiest trip to take.
Once we are alone in the wilderness of life
It is up to us to use the survival skills we were given.
Suddenly all the things that we were being told start to make sense.
We have to be accountable for who we are and what we do.
It's not your parents fault you have not accomplished anything,
You have to have the drive to get it yourself.
You can't blame others for your short comings in life,
Nothing comes easy,
If it does,it does'nt last long!
Everyone comes in your life for a reason,
Welcome them in and when their time with you is over,
Release them just as quickly.
Everyone has a purpose.
We may not understand what that is,
But we should never doubt what we are destined to do.
No one tells us that the road we chose is not always the easy one.
Our parents give us what they know in hopes that it will be enough
to carry us safely through,
But in reality,we are responsible for our own travel,and getting to
our destination is not always the easiest trip to take.
Once we are alone in the wilderness of life
It is up to us to use the survival skills we were given.
Suddenly all the things that we were being told start to make sense.
We have to be accountable for who we are and what we do.
It's not your parents fault you have not accomplished anything,
You have to have the drive to get it yourself.
You can't blame others for your short comings in life,
Nothing comes easy,
If it does,it does'nt last long!
Everyone comes in your life for a reason,
Welcome them in and when their time with you is over,
Release them just as quickly.
Everyone has a purpose.
We may not understand what that is,
But we should never doubt what we are destined to do.
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