Today,  iin the midst of these uncertain times, I sang with joy as I drove in to work through an alternate, longer route due to a morning accident.  There is smoke in the skies from fires burning in a neighboring state and uncertainty lingers in the air. Through it all I choose joy.   

"... I shall sing of Your strength; Yes, I shall joyfully sing of Your lovingkindness in the morning, For You have been my stronghold And a refuge in the day of my distress." Psalm 59:16

We choose how we will approach and respond each day.  I choose joy.  Hope this helps you to as well!!  This is a great song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lA7n7TwPDmw

Thought this would be a good time to remind you – At every crossroad – continue to follow your dream. Whatever's going on outside – the dream you hold within should be sparkling in your eyes and give your face that beautiful countenance of light with a dash of joy as though you hold inside something just bursting at the seams to come out.

As we look to our friends – the spark can start a fire within them as well… and even to those with whom we come in media contact with.

So close your eyes for a moment – FEEL what it would feel like to have achieved your dream just now – let it well up inside of you – now go forward with your day, grateful for the achievement and taking one step closer to its fulfillment.

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (Jeremiah 29:11)

Love you all!  Would love to hear from you!

What a beautiful day! As the world focuses on fear and "what ifs" I choose to believe and stand on 2 Timother 1:7, "God did not give you a spirit of fear, but of power and love and a sound mind."

How are you all doing out there today?

I am grateful for the new day and all of the freshness that comes with it. Regardless of how tired or worn I am at the end of the day or how many mistakes I've made, I know the morning brings mercy and a fresh start.

The Lord’s lovingkindnesses [a]indeed never cease, For His compassions never fail. They are new every morning;
Great is Your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23..

What are you grateful for?

Today I am grateful for all that I have and the time (unknown) that I have left to enjoy. Our days are numbered but none of us knows that number. So today – I choose to give it all I’ve got…. To shine bright, dream big and be honest in kindness and love.

I grew up in a family that camped on vacation. Memories, lessons and times that were very dear to me and have served me well throughout my life. My sister and I had a habit of running ahead on the trails to find the next new and exciting sight to behold, whether it was a babbling brook, a banana slug, or a cool big rock to climb and sit upon. Every moment held excitement and that bottled up energy inside so full of life. Every once in a while, however, I would have the great “luck” to have a snake meander across the path separating me from the rest. (I’m not so much into snakes.) One time a train was coming – my family had said – just jump over it – but I had visions of the snake jumping up and biting me as I jumped across… so I froze. My father came and I jumped toward him as he held his hand out to me.

There has always been safety in my father’s grasp or embrace. As times come that loom in front of us as “a snake” we must remember that our Heavenly Father’s grasp is there. His hand extended – His arms open saying – “jump, I’ll catch you.” In that leap of faith – we are free to live – to dream – to love all of those around us as we are called to do in this life.

So today – jump, leap and run arms wide open into life and live this new day – running ahead, smiling, giggling, looking for the new and exciting sights along the way.
...that they may be perfected [g]in unity, so that the world may [h]know that You sent Me, and loved them, even as You have loved Me. John 17:23b

I am so grateful for technology and how it brings together - makes easy - getting in touch and staying in touch of friends and family.

Love to you all today!

Today – I am grateful for a loving God who will never leave me – doubt me – disappoint or discourage, but Who encourages me to be strong and take courage – to not fear or be afraid for…..

The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged." Deuteronomy 31:7-9