Have you ever heard that expression "Fake it, until you make it"? I think sometimes you have to change your mind-set to be successful. You have to honest and truthful with yourself. You have to believe in yourself. And, if you don't, you have to act like it, until you do. Most times this works.… Continue reading Day 25: Change Your Outlook
Day 24: Bloom Where God Plants You
Have you ever seen that bumper sticker that says "Bloom where you are planted"? Today, as I read the bible verse in Hosea, I thought of it. I have planted myself in many places, but I was not happy. With the best intentions, relatives tried to plant me where my brother and sister grew. Although… Continue reading Day 24: Bloom Where God Plants You
Day 23: Let God Establish Your Plans
Today, my brother and sister moved my mom's furniture and clothes into an assisted living facility. This is it. She will not live in her house anymore. I dreaded going there. I had knots in my stomach and felt a little sick. It is a beautiful facility. Its like a high end apartment with nurses,… Continue reading Day 23: Let God Establish Your Plans
Day 22: God Makes Us Strong
Yesterday, I went see my mom in the hospital. It took 3 hours to get there again. By the time we got there, I was not cheery and enthusiastic, like I should have been. I am accepting my mom's diagnosis. She is not the same, but she still remembers all of us. Do you ever… Continue reading Day 22: God Makes Us Strong
Day 21: Each Day Is A Gift From God
Today marks 3 weeks since my mom was taken to the hospital, and we found out that she had a brain tumor. It has been a roller coaster of emotions. Ups and downs. Shock. Sadness. Anger. Acceptance. Amazement. Contentment. Happiness. Peace. Calm. Comfort. Frustration. Exhaustion. The biggest theme in my heart is not to take… Continue reading Day 21: Each Day Is A Gift From God
Day 19: Let Go of Control
Have you ever pleaded with God to give you what you want? When God answers prayers, he takes care of every detail. God knows us inside and out. We may not even know what we need. God does. When God answers prayers, it is all good. There are no tricks or deceit. God answers our… Continue reading Day 19: Let Go of Control
Day 18: When You Fall, Get Back Up Again
Yesterday, I called my mom at the hospital. I received surprising news. She was waiting to move to rehabilitation. I know this was the plan, however I am still amazed. On Thursday, she had a 6 hour surgery to remove a tumor in her brain. Four days later, she is going to rehabilitation. That is… Continue reading Day 18: When You Fall, Get Back Up Again
Day 17: God’s Light Shines Everywhere
Three weeks ago, I would never have believed all that has happened. Three weeks ago, my mom was on vacation at the beach. I would never have guessed that she had a large brain tumor growing in her head. You never know what will happen tomorrow. I cannot take one day for granted. Each day… Continue reading Day 17: God’s Light Shines Everywhere
Day 16: God Will Build Us Up
I went to see my mom yesterday. My kids got off the bus, had a snack, and we drove up to Baltimore to see my mom. It was quite a drive. It took over 3 hours to get there. We took detours through the park, on winding roads. We drove through neighborhoods with boarded up… Continue reading Day 16: God Will Build Us Up
Embrace This Beautiful Life 