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"For I know the plans I have for you", says the Lord, "plans to prosper and not to harm you, plans for a hope and a future."
The Bible, Book of Jeremiah, Chapter 29, v. 11
~ With love, God

She was saved by God,
rock and roll,
and potato chips

Victim vs. Survivor

1/20/24 Salutations Strong Human ~ Have you had a to overcome anything in your life?  If so, how do you think of yourself in relation to that, or maybe in spite of it. victim? Survivor? Thriver? Lover of People and Life and/or Adventurer? I’ll be honest (as always! :)), I can move in and out… Continue reading Victim vs. Survivor

Wise? Or Lack o’ Faith?

1/13/24 Good Day Glorious You! Do you ever have times where you just can’t get yourself motivated to do much, or to push yourself our of your comfort zone? I’ve been dealing with that (or rather not dealing with it well) lately, so I’d really like some tips on how to push when inertia becomes… Continue reading Wise? Or Lack o’ Faith?

Light of Hope in the Darkest

1/6/24 Aloha Mortal Angel (and Immortal Angels if they read these kinda things :)) How have you celebrated these last couple of weeks? If it was hard were you able to at least acknowledge the possibilities of the next year? Or even just the next day, or hour? I’m amazed at how differently life can… Continue reading Light of Hope in the Darkest

‘New Beginnings’ vs. ‘Changes’

12/30/23 Hello Wonder-full You!  Do you acknowledge at least some of what is wonderful about you? C’mon, tell me (or at least, yourself) five things that’re right about you. I’ll even give you the first one – you’re YOU!  See? Wasn’t that easy? Now you come up with at least four more . . . … Continue reading ‘New Beginnings’ vs. ‘Changes’

Happy Holyday to You!

12/22/23 Merry Christmas, (Belated) Happy Hanukkah, and/or Blessed Kwanza! How are you doing during this Holy Season? Are you celebrating with gratitude, anticipating fun times with family and/or friends? Or wishing you could be more ‘joyful’? Maybe wanting to just get through it, or usually don’t celebrate it at all? If you are struggling, know… Continue reading Happy Holyday to You!

Prequel to Last Week’s Post – ‘Beautiful’s Story’

12/15/23 Hi Delightful Person ~Did you ever have a pet that really touched your heart? Care to brag on them in the comment section at the bottom of the post?  Last week’s post mentioned ‘Beautiful’, a dog I had a few years ago who’d been through hell. This is her story – told in her… Continue reading Prequel to Last Week’s Post – ‘Beautiful’s Story’

Beautiful, Anyway

12/10/23 Hi Beautiful/Handsome (inside and out) Person! In the overall realm of life, what do you focus on?  We’ll get back to that in a few paragraphs. Have you ever been called ‘Handsome’ or ‘Beautiful’, like in lieu of your name or as an endearment?  A few years ago I had a dog who had… Continue reading Beautiful, Anyway

To Honor . . .

11/30/23 To honor all the people who were effected two years ago by the mass shooting that happened at the high school I graduated from ‘way back when’, I’m rerunning the post written the day it happened. But first ~ I pray for healing and peace for all who experienced the tragedy. I’ve been so… Continue reading To Honor . . .

Not Letting Discouragers Reign 

11/25/23 Hi Important Person, What kind of encourager are you? (This question is more for me getting my point across than trying to throw you under the bus!) Are you someone who supports others no matter what, someone who lovingly helps a person figure out what is truly in their best interests, or not-so-lovingly only… Continue reading Not Letting Discouragers Reign 

Being Grateful!

11/18/23 Hello lovable you, Could you list at least 5 reasons to be grateful?  For me, this past week – a successful Human Trafficking Awareness Event and the friends who come together to put it on (and did I notice someone I care about afterward? I was too mentally ‘overdone’ to know for sure; I… Continue reading Being Grateful!