Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Saying Goodbye to the twenties

Tomorrow I start a new decade!  The 30's!  All I can hope for is continued good health and GOD'S amazing Grace!  Any advice?  Words of wisdom?
God Bless,
R

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Good day accomplishment

Today's been a good day!  I am making progress in an attempt for independence.  It the small things that mean so much!
Any accomplishments of yours that need celebrating?
Would love to hear!
God Bless!
R

Monday, July 29, 2013

Loving right now

Bubble wrap
US Open Series
Gold jewelry
Statement pieces
Jersey dresses

What are you loving right now?
R

Monday, Monday

It's Monday!  Are you ready for a new week?  The big "30" is coming up very soon.  Yikes!  Running some errands and enjoying the sunshine.
Psalm 119:93
R

Friday, July 26, 2013

Friday favorites

Essie's ballet slippers
Comfortable shoes that are stylish
A reassuring voice
A voice of reason
A god who loves me even when I stray

How about you?
Philippians 4:6-7
R
Have a great weekend!

Friday five

It's Friday!
That means Friday Five time

Jelly Bean or gummy bear
White or black
Pedicure or massage
Manicure or facial
Anguilla or Switzerland

Jelly bean
Black
Massage
Facial
Both

2 Timothy 1:7
R

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Relaxing

Trying to relax, and enjoy the day!
What do you do to relax?
Romans 8:28
R

Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Dreaming

Of a peaceful beach
A peaceful heart
Clear head
Clear heart
Frozen yogurt and a movie

R

Monday, July 22, 2013

Sunday, July 21, 2013

Birthdays

So I keep getting asked what I want for my birthday,  I want health, peace and serenity.  I am trying to lean not on my own understanding these days!  What do you want for your birthday?
God Bless,
R
Philippians 4:6-7

Thursday, July 18, 2013

Worry wort

On this Thursday in July in this scorching Carolina heat, I am ready to say that I am the world's worst worrier or so it seems.  It it can be worried about, I will do it.  God tells me in Philippians to 'be anxious for nothing'. I seem to do the opposite of this daily!  I am not proud of this, frankly it irritates me.  It seems like I don't truly believe He can take my worry, my pain, my struggle away.  I don't doubt His ability, I just want a control I can't have.  I feel so ashamed to admit this, this sinful blemish of mine.
My faith needs exercising.  ASAP!

Song of the day- 'One Life to Love' by 33 Miles

God Bless,
R

Loving right now

Newspapers
Magazines
Blueberries
Burberry prints
Red dresses

Have a blessed day,
R

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Mad Libs Wednesday

Speak
Two
Three
Four
High

Speakeasy
Twofer
Three peat
Four square
High Line

God Bless,
R

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Have a great one

Today is a great day!  It is a day The Lord hath made; I will rejoice and be glad in it.  A friend told me you have to claim the good in your life.  Don't question it, just claim as a gift from God.  So today I will claim my victories no matter how small they may be.  They are not small to me.  She told me I was a Debbie Downer on myself while I praised the achievements of the world.  I didn't get upset, because she said it from a place of love, and because I know it's true.  I kept trying to say:  but this, but that...that word is one of doubt.  For today, I just want to treat myself as well as I treat the world
God Bless,
R
Bible verse of the day- Matthew 6:3-4

Monday, July 15, 2013

Introspection

The truth will set you free, that's the way the saying goes.  I was speaking with a friend today.  We spoke about birthdays.  With 30 coming up, it got me thinking of how blessed I am.  I never thought 30 for me could look so good.  Let's just I've beat some odds I wouldn't ascribe for anyone.  To achieve what I have, it leaves me speechless.  There are no words that do it justice.  And to have dreams you thought could only remain dreams, but now become reality boggles my mind.  I just want CP to be an affliction I have, not an affliction that defines me.
2 Corinthians 12:10
Thanks for listening/reading!
The greatest birthday gift I could ever receive is the one only God and I could give myself...acceptance and peace
God Bless and be a blessing,
R

Loving right now

Laughs with a great friends
Sushi
Long phone calls
Shopping
Peace and strength

It's amazing how God can give you a verse when you need it!
Bible verse of the day- James 1:21
God Bless,  I hope to be a blessing today!
Much love,
R

Friday, July 12, 2013

Getting to know you

To get to know you better
What state/country are you from?
How old are you?
Favorite dessert?
Favorite saying?
What makes you smile?

South Carolina, USA
29...30 on August 1!  Yikes!
Red velvet cake
Life is a journey not a destination
An unexpected kind gesture

Romans 8:28
R

Friday five

It's Friday... Meaning Friday Five time

San Francisco or Las Vegas
Istanbul or Dubai
Apple or orange juice
Warm or cool
Glasses or contacts

San Francisco
Istanbul
Apple juice
Warm
Glasses

R

Thursday, July 11, 2013

Favorites

These are some of my favorites:
Candy-right now I am enjoying gummy worms
Cough drops- Halls Fruit Breezers in Berry flavor
Favorite beverage- Gatorade in Lemon Lime flavor
Favorite music channel- XM The Light
Book I'm reading now- 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene
Favorite store-  Saks Off Fifth
Song of the day- "Holy Capitavated" by Nicole C. Mullen
Bible verse of the day-  Matthew 11:28. "Come to Me, all of you are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
God Bless!
Thanks for all the prayers!
R

Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Guilty pleasures

Game shows
Gummy worms
People magazine
Kitschy souvenirs
Sending and receiving mail

What are yours?
R

Being still

Being still is not easy.  I have not been this sick in awhile.  In my necessity to be still, God is working.  I have received calls and postcards that make me smile.  For the first time, I am not blaming myself for getting sick.  I am still weak, but starting to feel better!  Thank The Lord!
Thank you dear friends for all the prayers and positive support!
I have reread your sweet comments more than once.
Thank you,
In Him
R
Isaiah 58

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Either or

Let's have a little fun

Marshmallow or Sour Patch Kids
Blue or green
Morning or evening
CNN or Fox
Flip flop or sandals

Sour Patch Kids
Green
Morning
CNN
Sandals

R

Have a great day!

I hope everyone has a great day!  I am just hoping for some uninterrupted sleep.  I usually don't ask, but could you just say a prayer for rest, healing, or stillness.  My best buddies are tissues, cough drops, and Gatorade.
Romans 12:2
Be blessed,
R

Monday, July 8, 2013

Loving right now

Blogs
Earl Grey and Gatorade
Wimbledon fashion and Andy Murray's triumph
Halls and Ricola cough drops
Pistachios and blueberry pancakes
God bless and keep you!
R
2 Timothy 12-13

Sick:(

So as the title suggests I am indeed sick.  Any good books, music or magazines to keep me occupied?
Blogs also?
God Bless!
Holding onto 2 Corinthians 12:9
R

Sunday, July 7, 2013

Not feeling great

I am not feeling great!  I so hope I do not have a sinus infection!
What are your go to's my friends when you don't feel well?
I love a good romantic comedy!  Any suggestions?
R
2 Corinthians 12:9
Should be the verse for my life!

Friday, July 5, 2013

Hey there!

Hope you had a great 4th!  Today is a gift!  Enjoy it!  Seize it!
How are you seizing it today?
I'm enjoying the simple pleasures of life today!
God Bless!
Romans 8:28
R

Wednesday, July 3, 2013

July 4th

America's holiday is almost upon us!  What are your plans, friends?  Spending mine with family and friends!
God bless you and God Bless America!
R
Romans 8:28

Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Happy Tuesday

It's a beautiful day!  If being alive is sexy, than I'm sexy today!  What makes you feel so alive today? Today is a gift!  Tomorrow is never promised!  Today is a day The Lord hath made.  Rejoice and be glad in it!
Bible verse of the day- Luke 2:1
Song of the day- "Waiting on Tomorrow" by Mandisa
God Bless and have a great day!
R
Alive is sexy phrase coined by a loyal follower.

Monday, July 1, 2013

Is 30 just a number?

One month from today I turn the big 3-0!  I don't know what to think, what to feel.  I should be thankful.  I couldn't have imagined being this blessed.  Making it to 30 is an accomplishment.  I have to thank my biggest champion, my Mom.  God has given me more than I could have ever dreamed.  My surgery scars and device implantation just let my body tell a story.  You may not see the device because I keep it hidden.  Maybe I shouldn't.  I don't know.  Baclofen pumps aren't sexy, merely effective.  Maybe effective could become sexy one day?  What has age taught you about yourself and the life you lead?
God Bless!
R

Loving right now

Snail mail
Goldfish crackers
String cheese
A nice phone call
Postcards

Bible verse of the day-  Psalm 91:2. Courtesy of a Joel Osteen email devotional.
Song of the day- "Word of God Speak" by MercyMe
God Bless you all!
Have a great day in The Lord!
R