Trust me…

This past week I had the pleasure of hanging out with cute little Sammy & her big “brother’ Scooby. I find myself assuring Sammy when I pick her up or guide her on her leash saying, “trust me.”

Recently, our pastor’s sermon was “Jesus continues to speak”. It dawned on me that Jesus has been trying to communicate the same message to me as I continue striving to live fully while facing some unanticipated challenges. I may be deaf in the one ear; however, I have tuned in to hear that comforting reminder, “trust me”.

…moving right along…

I CANfess…

First let me back up & share that I realize my WOE is me m”own”ments are times when I need to go WHOA!!! in order to recognize a Wonderful Opportunity for Enlightenment…

Yes, I am guilty of not practicing “meaningful mouthful”- of not being present to enjoy what I’m eating. In those scenarios we often eat more than we need; however, in my case it’s going to mean a costly trip to the dentist.

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…moving right along…

Our lives often seem like we go from one commitment to another.  I think “moving right along” has been my mantra ever since I was a little girl trying to keep up with my big sisters.  

I got a new coin purse as a practical souvenir this fall when I was in Italy.  While transferring my donor card from the old to the new, I couldn’t help but smile upon reflecting back to one afternoon when I was at my son’s football practice.   Continue reading “…moving right along…”

…never say never…

 

…I know that one is never suppose to say never; however, never regret anything that put a smile on your face and/or that of another person…

Recently, as I approached the check-out lane hugging my carton of Haagen Dazs Ice Cream with a grapefruit on top, the lady in front of me invited me to go ahead of her since I only had 2 items.  I jokingly said, this was the new grapefruit diet.   She laughingly said she could ”buy” into that.  Then she turned to the checker & requested that he add my 2 items onto her bill.  Turns out we both put smiles on each others faces.

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…too blessed to be stressed…

    I have 2 sheep sitting on my alarm clock- they are there to remind me that if I count my blessings, I won’t need to count sheep to get to sleep.  Plus, they remind me of the “Good Shepherd” & how he’s watching out for me- he’ll be up all night so I don’t have to be.

One of the greatest blessings that evolved from my acoustic neuroma tumor is how I shifted my focus to what I CAN do.  Thus, I like to CANnvert words inserting an “A” for an “o” to nurture a more positive perspective.  CANtentment is a word that comes to mind as we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving; especially, as we recognize that CANtentment is knowing how to enjoy what we have.  Being CANtent with the CANtents of your life reflects gratitude. Continue reading “…too blessed to be stressed…”