What makes me happy pic #31
This confirms that my writing is what I'm meant to do! I wasn't meant to write just in my diaries as a young girl, I was meant to take all that pain and growth and share it with the universe :-) I guess it's the main reason why I have numerous blogs. Lol
What makes me happy pic #30
I was so in need of a "pick me up this morning." SO I went to my happy place. And not only did seeing my son make me happy, he was wearing my favorite color and I was wearing his. He's so my precious baby boy! Yes, even at 26 years old!
What makes me happy pic #29
This PROMISE is so true.....whenever I call on Him, He answers me. He has not let me down yet. And, I doubt that He ever will.
What makes me happy pic #28
Every since I read the book of Exodus in great detail, I just have such a deep passion for clouds. Watching them is my ultimate bliss. When I'm driving is when they seem to be the most magnificent and this one followed me all the way home. The picture is blurry but my heart will always hold the memory!
What makes me happy pic #27
A sign of wisdom, maturity and #faith is when she surrendered and chose to let go of something that meant so much to her in order to get something she never dreamed possible! Yes, that "she" is me. At the end of each day, I get to go home to this. #BEACHBABY :-)
What makes me happy pic #26
My son wanted to walk a footbeat with me to keep me company! Absolutely #Priceless. Nothing but LOVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What makes me happy pic #24
I love this picture because these are my new friends, Trish, Gabe and Felix. We met once about 3 weekends ago and I just may go to England next summer and sleep in Trish' guest room! We shall wait and see!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What makes me happy pic #23
I love to go here and be alone with God. Although I do not get the room to myself, it absolutely feels like it because there is no talking allowed! Yes, the is my #bliss
What makes me happy pic #22
I have the most amazing neighbors. Look was waiting for me when I returned home yesterday. A beautifully wrapped candy apple! How sweet and how pretty is that?!?! I'm so loved :-)
What makes me happy pic #21
I know I shouldn't have, but I truly overpaid for these cherries yesterday. I'm so grateful that He provides for all things; big and small. I just love, love, love me some cherries. #SUMMER Bliss
What makes me happy pic #20
I got this from the Christian Book Store. It has my name written all over it. This is so me at Church. I can't help but PRAISE HIS HOLY NAME!
What makes me happy pic #19
I love this pic not only because God continually provides our "daily bread" but because I absolutely love fresh fruits and veggies. The produce section is my favorite place to go. I was never really able to say that before, but it's my new passion and I pray that it will stay with me the rest of my life. I'm a #juicejunkie. Yes I am!
What makes me happy pic #18
This hangs on my outside door knob. It's so true! I am a PRINCESS and my FATHER is the King of Kings! Yes, I am a Daddy's Girl.
What makes me happy pic #17
This was on the way to Mother William's house. She turned 89 on August 14th. WOW and WOW! Suely a GOD thing :-)
What makes me happy pic #16
I love, love, love this pic because this is my beautiful little sister in Christ, Nichole and her beloved husband Jeremy. They are expecting their first baby and I am the #proud god-mommy! Answered prayers! Yes, He hears and He cares!!!!!!!!!!!! So excited I just cannot stand it!
What makes me happy pic #15
I love this pic because when you get in that "place" with GOD, the lyrics will completely humble you. My hands just go up to praise Him without any effort from me. It's the least that I can do!
What makes me happy pic #14
Yesterday, I saw His Glory and quiet tears fell as I was headed home. He has such an affect on my heart...
What makes me happy pic #13
This pic makes me happy because after my 50 day #juicejourney (March 1st - April 19th), The Lord has surely shown me that His word is truth. He gifted believers with a Spirit of self-discipline and I have a cup of coffee if I so desire and not because I need it to get through my day. My only necessity is having His having his love, peace and forgiveness!
What makes me happy pic #12
This picture gives such joy because in the midst of her grief for a dear friend and her concerns for her sweet grandson's health, my special sister in Christ, stopped to focus on me and my needs. That's exactly what Jesus commands us to do and I am so grateful that our paths crossed. But then, He knew that they would.
What makes me happy pic #11
My sweetest best friend, Rosa passed at the amazing age of 98. I loved her so and my heart is filled with her loving memories and her gift of wisdom and humility. #KNOWING that she is with Jesus gives my heart such joy! He cares for and calls home those that are dear to him.
What makes me happy pic #10
I took this amazing photo and just looking at it makes me so happy. Flowers have the ability to capture my attention...especially when I go for walks, when I first enter the grocery stores and when I'm driving along the roadways. The happiest part is the fact that I'm becoming quite the photographer! At least in my opinion. Lol
What makes me happy pic #9
These pics make me happy because having a door is a luxury at work. I get to shut it when the "others" are getting a bit too loud and various other reasons....and not only that, but having a window is like prime real estate. This week I have the office to myself and get to let the sun shine in! #BLISS indeed :-)
What makes me happy pic #8
OMG - Oh my goodness......coming home from work to find a GINORMOUS Yellow Butterfly waiting to greet me! She was so huge and so WOW! I dropped my bags and pulled out my ipad to take pics and a video. This very thing happened to me when I first moved here. A butterfly was at my door and stayed the entire night! ONLY #Jesus could gift me with such an amazing thing! He so knows my love language: The bible, the beach, books and butterflies!
What makes me happy pic #7
I love this pic because on a beautiful summer sunny day, I chose to sit at my table and study God's word. The balcony door was open and I could hear the sounds of summer along with the gentle and subtle waves collapsing against the shore. #Bliss
What makes me happy pic #6
I love this picture of my door because at the end of each day, I get to come "home." Dorothy was never so right when she coined the phrase, "There's no place like home!" I wholeheartedly agree!
What makes me happy pic #5
I have lived on the beach for over 3 years now (yay) and that has been without cable and internet. I have an ipad and iphone so whenever the signals align properly, I get decent service. Other than that, when I'm not at church or with friends and loved ones, I'm reading, praying, meditating and renting "free" movies from the library. I just love libraries!!!!!! :-)
What makes me happy pic #4
What makes my happy pic #3
My green bliss. The candle is from Missy and the card is from Carolyn. The color is my beloved son's favorite! Beautiful....just beautiful.
What makes me happy pic #2
My sweet sister in Christ, Laurie just sent this to me....YES, anyone who knows me knows that butterflies make me so, so happy. :-)
What Makes Me Happy? Pic #1
Today, because of my brother in Christ, blogger and Facebook friend, Wynn, I am going to be documenting a photo a day of the things that make me happy. I was inspired by something he posted on Facebook yesterday and I'm looking forward joining him.
I am going to take a photo a day for the next 100 days of things that make me happy. Below is my first photo. This picture is on my bookshelf and it represents the remaining time I have left to work, if the Lord will it. I'm super excited to see what's next and to see the time drawer nearer to my dream!
I am going to take a photo a day for the next 100 days of things that make me happy. Below is my first photo. This picture is on my bookshelf and it represents the remaining time I have left to work, if the Lord will it. I'm super excited to see what's next and to see the time drawer nearer to my dream!
YAY! I've Made An AWESOME Decision About My Life & My Stuff!
Yesterday I was talking to my little sister, Kim and her daughter (my niece, Sierra) and the words just flowed from my heart to my lips. It sounded so cool to hear it :-)
I'm going to treat #my life like an adventure and move around from place to place (providing there's a water view) and just be happy. Eventually, I'll have moved so many times that all I'll have left is my bible, my bed, my books and my butterfly collections. Lol
How cool is that?! I so LOVE being Me! Thank you Christ JESUS! There Is Freedom indeed!!!!!
Yes, I'm going to follow my heart and my dreams! Life is not about stuff and I have been fretting over so much stuff lately.
When I moved from Waldorf (the big house) it was full of stuff. And where I live now, is so perfect for me and the stuff that I currently have...but now, in my soon to be new (space) ... again (so perfect for me), there's not much room for the stuff I have. Lol
So, here I am giving away more stuff. Pondering what stuff to keep, what stuff to donate and what stuff to store. (WHAT in the world?) Why would I store stuff?
Thank you Father for clarity and giving me all this stuff in the first place. Thank you for allowing me to choose to release some stuff and keep some stuff. I love you and how you've continually provided for me!
May those who receive my stuff be blessed as much as I was when I had it!
With love,
Free Spirit Butterfly
"The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time."
-Mark Twain
I'm going to treat #my life like an adventure and move around from place to place (providing there's a water view) and just be happy. Eventually, I'll have moved so many times that all I'll have left is my bible, my bed, my books and my butterfly collections. Lol
How cool is that?! I so LOVE being Me! Thank you Christ JESUS! There Is Freedom indeed!!!!!
Yes, I'm going to follow my heart and my dreams! Life is not about stuff and I have been fretting over so much stuff lately.
When I moved from Waldorf (the big house) it was full of stuff. And where I live now, is so perfect for me and the stuff that I currently have...but now, in my soon to be new (space) ... again (so perfect for me), there's not much room for the stuff I have. Lol
So, here I am giving away more stuff. Pondering what stuff to keep, what stuff to donate and what stuff to store. (WHAT in the world?) Why would I store stuff?
Thank you Father for clarity and giving me all this stuff in the first place. Thank you for allowing me to choose to release some stuff and keep some stuff. I love you and how you've continually provided for me!
May those who receive my stuff be blessed as much as I was when I had it!
With love,
Free Spirit Butterfly
"The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time."
-Mark Twain
Is It Just Me?
I love looking up to the sky. Day or night, You have something to show me. In this photo it looks like a face. I have several pictures in which I see something that resembles Your profound presence.
Becoming Me
There will always be people who refuse to respect you – the way you look, the way you talk, the things you say, the styles you enjoy, your beliefs, your interests, your loves, etc. In other words, they won’t support you in being true to yourself. The good news is, it’s up to you if you want to let them mess with your character, or if you would rather stand up for yourself and accept yourself just the way you are. I beg you to choose the latter.
Do your best to be as good as you can be, and if that’s not enough for someone, it surely will be for someone else. You are not here to please everyone, and you are certainly not here to please them at the expense of your own truth. So care less about what they say and smile more about what you know is true. Live your life and be happy with yourself, without their judgments.
#Lord, because of your love for me, I am a blogger and I have completely exposed myself to the Universe. Your word says that I a fearfully and wonderfully made and that truth sustains me! #Freedom!
Being Content
Sometimes we avoid experiencing exactly where we are because we have developed a belief, based on past experiences, that it is not where we should be or want to be. But the truth is, where you are now is exactly where you need to be to get to where you want to go tomorrow. So appreciate where you are.
Happiness is a mindset that can only be designed into the present. It’s not a point in the future or a moment from the past; yet sadly, this misconception hurts the masses. So many young people seem to think all their happiness awaits them in the years ahead, while so many older people believe their best moments are behind them.
Don’t let the past, or the future, steal your present contentment. Stop over-thinking and worrying about every other time and place, every waking minute. Worry and rumination are the worst enemies to living happily in the present. Do what you need to do now, and value the process of doing so. Pay attention.
#Experience it. Life is too short for anything less.
Lord, being in the (center) of your will have taught me contentment.
Letting Love In
When you love openly and honestly, you always strive to become better than you are. When you strive to become better than you are, everything around you becomes better too. There is never a perfect time or place for love like this either. It happens naturally and accidentally, in a heartbeat, in a single flashing, fluttering instant in time.
As Robert Frost once said, “We love the things we love for what they are.” And this is precisely what gives life it’s magic. Where there is true love, there is true life.
Don’t let anything stop you from loving. Don’t let anything stop you from living
#Lord, my heart is open...but with conditions. Lol
Seeking You
My Lord, I found these because I am always seeking you and your word says, "Seek and you shall find..."
The first two crosses were on the ground and the last one was a peice of debris from a shoe and ended up on the inside doormat of my foyer. WOW! No words can describe it from the first moment I saw it. It looks magnified in the pic but it was truly unbelievable to the naked eye at first glance! Only JESUS!
The first two crosses were on the ground and the last one was a peice of debris from a shoe and ended up on the inside doormat of my foyer. WOW! No words can describe it from the first moment I saw it. It looks magnified in the pic but it was truly unbelievable to the naked eye at first glance! Only JESUS!
And my dreams continue...
Life is indeed "seasonal" and I am basking in every single moment...#only because His Grace is sufficient. I love how He loves me! I am a daughter of the King and I feel so #loved!
I'm moving from the top to the bottom and so excited to lay in my hammock and listen to the waves, the bird's song and to feel the summer's breeze against my skin. I'm certain to fall asleep. Lol
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