Surrender to what is.
Let go of what was.
Have faith in what will be.
anonymous
Monday, December 31, 2018
Sunday, December 30, 2018
year end/new year
It has been a year of reflection, abiding, and getting on. After years of caregiving parents, I have had an entire year with none of those responsibilities: doctor appointments, counting pills, doing finances, feeding, household maintenance, etc. if you have done this you know the list.
I have found that I am still in transition. I am tired. I hurt. I am getting over my first illness since, only a cold, but it seems like such a big deal. I'm trying to get my own life on track and organized. Actually, I don't know if it will ever happen but I'm trying. Losing a parent is much like any major loss in life. It takes time. It takes effort. It takes "want to".
Every year I choose a word to focus on, not a resolution but one word, that can help me stay on some kind of track to get things in perspective and working better. This year was ABIDE. it was a good word. I stayed close to God, his word, and my own much needed space.
For the New Year I have chosen SURRENDER. Some one asked me if that wasn't just giving up. It is a little bit of that but so much more. A few years back the word was RELEASE, very similar to surrender. I am just beginning to learn and hope to share more along the way but "to surrender" we must be willing to let go of anything that keeps us from being static and move forward to be the very best we can be, live the life we want to live and find the joy and peace in every single day.
So as we breathe into this new year, let's surrender anything that holds us back and keeps us from growing into an even better US.
I have found that I am still in transition. I am tired. I hurt. I am getting over my first illness since, only a cold, but it seems like such a big deal. I'm trying to get my own life on track and organized. Actually, I don't know if it will ever happen but I'm trying. Losing a parent is much like any major loss in life. It takes time. It takes effort. It takes "want to".
Every year I choose a word to focus on, not a resolution but one word, that can help me stay on some kind of track to get things in perspective and working better. This year was ABIDE. it was a good word. I stayed close to God, his word, and my own much needed space.
For the New Year I have chosen SURRENDER. Some one asked me if that wasn't just giving up. It is a little bit of that but so much more. A few years back the word was RELEASE, very similar to surrender. I am just beginning to learn and hope to share more along the way but "to surrender" we must be willing to let go of anything that keeps us from being static and move forward to be the very best we can be, live the life we want to live and find the joy and peace in every single day.
So as we breathe into this new year, let's surrender anything that holds us back and keeps us from growing into an even better US.
Saturday, December 29, 2018
Friday, December 28, 2018
Thursday, December 27, 2018
Wednesday, December 26, 2018
Christmas Blessings
despite my cold and sore throat, my daughter-in-laws stomach bug, and my husband and son having to do late day plumbing repairs (the tub, I know what you were thinking)...
WE ARE BLESSED TO HAVE EACH OTHER.
BLESSED TO LIVE IN NORTH CAROLINA.
BLESSED TO BE BELIEVERS.
BLESSED BY THE BIRTH OF A SMALL CHILD WHO BECOMES OUR SAVIOR.
Tuesday, December 25, 2018
Merry Christmas from my home to yours
weary with illness of several family members, we are still finding much to celebrate and be thankful for....share your blessings today and every day till next year
Sunday, December 23, 2018
Friday, December 21, 2018
Tuesday, December 18, 2018
Monday, December 17, 2018
Saturday, December 15, 2018
Thursday, December 13, 2018
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Monday, December 10, 2018
Friday, December 07, 2018
one woman's thoughts
As President George HW Bush is honored and laid to rest... we have heart the word of God, the songs of God and the power of faith in God. It is time the people lay down their disagreements, sins, prejudices, anger, hatred and bad manners.
Why can't our country come together like this every day of every year? Would we not ALL benefit from a "kinder, gentler" attitude and life?
Thursday, December 06, 2018
Wednesday, December 05, 2018
a time for reality checks
Twenty days till Christmas
are your ready
it doesn't matter how much you have to decorate
it doesn't matter how much you have to buy and wrap
it doesn't matter how much you have to bake and cook
it doesn't matter how much is expected of you
it doesn't matter how much you think is expected of you
it doesn't matter how much you expect of yourself
BUT
it does matter that
YOUR HEART is filled with the
TRUE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT
Christ was here
Christ comes again
Christ is always with every
TRUE BELIEVER
are your ready
it doesn't matter how much you have to decorate
it doesn't matter how much you have to buy and wrap
it doesn't matter how much you have to bake and cook
it doesn't matter how much is expected of you
it doesn't matter how much you think is expected of you
it doesn't matter how much you expect of yourself
BUT
it does matter that
YOUR HEART is filled with the
TRUE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT
Christ was here
Christ comes again
Christ is always with every
TRUE BELIEVER
Tuesday, December 04, 2018
Monday, December 03, 2018
Sunday, December 02, 2018
Saturday, December 01, 2018
Advent thoughts
Twenty-four days. Advent. Christmas comes. We wait. We
decorate. We wait. We buy gifts. We wait. We cook and bake. We wait. We plan.
We wait. Mary waited. Joseph waited. The angels waited. The shepherds waited.
The wise men waited. The manger waited. God came in the form of a tiny babe.
God cried with earthly whimpers. He hungered. He needed hugs. He needed
assurance that all was well. He got everything he needed. He studied. He
learned. He grew up to be our Savior. He heard our cries. He saw our needs. We
waited. He came to us. He met our needs. He stayed with us. He answered our
prayers. He waited. He died a horrible death. We waited. We now remember all HE
did for us that first Christmas and every Christmas since.
When did we move? Why did he not leave us? Where did we miss
him? Who caused it? What do we do now? Be aware. Be attentive. Wait! Love is in
the air.
Thursday, November 29, 2018
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Monday, November 26, 2018
the mad race begins...keep it simple
I learned many years ago that Christmas is about people not gifts, decorations or parties. I advise anyone to keep things simple and just enjoy the love, peace and people in your life.
Saturday, November 24, 2018
Questions and reflections
Starry, starry sky,
Where is your Maker?
Bright firmament,
Where is your creator?
Heavenly bodies,
Where is our God?
How did you get there?
Sky and earth,
Who placed you there?
Creation,
Where is our God?
How do you know when to show yourself?
Sunset and sunrise,
What makes you so beautiful?
Elements of life,
Where is our God?
What is your truth?
Birds and flowers,
What is your calling?
Mother Nature,
Where is our God?
Do you know me?
Mountains and shores,
Why do you inspire me?
Life,
Where is our God?
Friday, November 23, 2018
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
another year come and gone
my son now makes me the vanilla pie mom always made for me at my birthday
see more of his wonderful world of food at
Friday, November 16, 2018
Thursday, November 15, 2018
never forsaken
We often feel forsaken but we never are. As the saying goes, if you don't feel God's presence, guess who moved?
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
how do you fill your life?
lives are full but of what? do you choose to fill up on the good things in life or things bad for you? I suggest you fill up on beauty, joy, peace, love, grace, gratitude...all the TRULY GOOD things in life
Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Sisters can be
aunts
friends
neighbors
church members
moms
and even strangers
since mom passed I have relied on my adopted sisters since I have no birth sisters
Sunday, November 11, 2018
Saturday, November 10, 2018
Friday, November 09, 2018
Thursday, November 08, 2018
Monday, November 05, 2018
Sunday, November 04, 2018
Friday, November 02, 2018
Thursday, November 01, 2018
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Friday, October 26, 2018
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
an emotional time of year
Every October we go to Kiawah Island, SC for a week. My parents have gone with us and one year my mom had a kidney stone attack. My son has gone numerous times. He and his wife have gone with us. I even took mom three years ago while she was in the throes of Alzheimer. Last year we went as usual. we plan from the first of the year. Mom was doing poorly but still had some fight. On the last day there I got the call. We packed up and left. I was 30 minutes too late but I had a special last day with her prior to our trip. Tomorrow is her birthday. The last day of our trip (Oct 20) will be a year since her death. I miss her much. I know she is well. She is with our Lord, my dad, her parents and her brothers. They wait on the rest of us.
Vember Christine Allred Quinn
October 11, 1929 - October 20, 2017
Tuesday, October 09, 2018
Monday, October 08, 2018
Know your purpose
The spirit of life
Is an ocean
Rising and receding
Renewing
its purpose
The soul of life
Is the sun—warm and bright
Shining
Its purpose
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