Having children with special needs is such a challenge! But one thing I've learned....it keeps us TOTALLY dependent on God. No way can I be "in control" because in the blink of an eye, our life could be in shambles. There are days my prayer has been, "Oh God, oh God, oh God" because… Continue reading I’m An Overcomer
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Choosing Joy
"Joy" is one of my favorite words. Even when life is a disappointment or a trial, we can still have a consistent joy. I believe that joy is that which runs deep in our spirit, and it flows from gratitude and appreciation, and the ability to recognize and cultivate them. Sometimes having joy requires making the… Continue reading Choosing Joy
I’ll Love You Forever
One year. One year since I kissed you goodbye and watched you leave us. My heart hurts in missing you. My arms long to hug you. My soul needs to talk with you. I love you with all my heart, sweet sister. Your leaving taught me two very important things: 1) To celebrate myself.… Continue reading I’ll Love You Forever
Our Eyes Need Beauty
Where do you create or write or work or dream or plan? Do you have spots of beauty in your home or workplace? We are created in God's image and I know He loves beauty. Just look at His creations! Our eyes and spirits need beauty because we are created to appreciate it. I… Continue reading Our Eyes Need Beauty
Joy? Yes, joy!
Have you ever had one of those days where you were just filled with joy? Today was that kind of day for me. The sun was shining and it was a beautiful 30 degrees! Almost shirt-sleeve weather! I had to go grocery shopping, which I detest! But I had decided to treat myself with flowers.… Continue reading Joy? Yes, joy!
It’s Your Time!
Sorry, guys. This one's for the Passionistas. But feel free to rock YOUR 2017 too!! Love and sparkles, Passionista Mimi
Ten Life Lessons From A Navy Seal
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Naval Admiral William H. McRaven returned to his alma mater last week and spoke to the graduates with lessons he learned from his basic SEAL training. I’ve posted a link to his amazing Commencement Address at University of Texas at Austin 2014, written in an article from Business Insider:
Honestly, this article is a bit hard to read.
We all wish life could just be “easy” for a while.
Let me tell you, there will ALWAYS be hard stuff if you are alive.
And YOU have the choice to be
BITTER OR BETTER.
There are many good words here.
My favorite was from #9:
“If I have learned anything in my time traveling the world, it is the power of hope. The power of one person—Washington, Lincoln, King, Mandela and even a young girl from Pakistan—Malala—one person can change the world by giving people hope.
So, if you want to…
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I’m a Warrior, Not A Worrier!
Today my friend's situation reminded me of the need for this card. There are a bunch of things pressing in on me and my brain is in a tizzy (southern expression for going crazy). *I'm trying to get a seat belt installed before heading south. I had to cut it because my son became… Continue reading I’m a Warrior, Not A Worrier!

