Friday, May 16, 2025

reality

 Yesterday, at the doctor’s office, I got a reality check. The fact is no matter how healthy I get, I will always have Cerebral Palsy so I need to continue to be mindful. I need to eat even better, drink more water and double my protein intake. I was reminded that I have limits. It’s not a bad thing. It’s just a reality. Reality doesn’t change even when change is initiated. 

I have to be smarter. Rest when needed. My body only has so many hours that it functions optimally. At 41, I need to take naps during the day. I will continue on the journey of health because I will benefit. I just can’t continue pushing my body to its breaking point. The reality of my life is that to outwardly look like a functioning human being, it takes a village to keep me upright. 

I’d rather be exceptional for at three hours than miserable for a whole day. I’ve been given tools to do this. God knew what I’d need, and he didn’t scrutinize me with as much contempt as I do myself. 

I’m having to learn to give kindness and acceptance of self. Yesterday, I got a reality check. One I didn’t want, but desperately needed. 

Love yourself and one another. 

Thursday, May 15, 2025

calming breaths

 Let my being

Be light

Filled with light

Not fraught

With undue

Worries

That are 

So unfounded

It’s so ridiculous 

If it weren’t 

So sad

That fear

Has overtaken

My soul


Calm me

As I focus

On each breath

As my heart rate

Decreases

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Remember

 I’ve been all about silence. On the outside, I’m silent. On the inside has been a turmoil I don’t recommend. I’ve had to get back to the source. The Source of my soul. I have had to get back to living in the moment. There is nothing about life I can control but my reaction to it. I’m having to put down my will, my wants for what God’s wanting to show me. 

I’m having to remember I don’t have to figure out life. I’m having to remember He is good even if I know it, but can’t see it. I’m having to step back to step forward. I’m having to lay it down. Again and again. And I’m being reminded what I want is not always what I need. He’s saving me from me. 

He gives me what I want when He’s ready not me. 

Love yourself and one another

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

debate

 The sun 

And clouds

Are debating

Who will

Win today


Will it

Rain again

Or will

The sun

Show his

Face

And dry

The mucky ground


Rain or shine

I smile

For whatever 

I’m given

Grateful

I will

Be

Monday, May 12, 2025

quiet

 Appreciate

The quiet moments

They’re precious

Scarce

And oh

So worth it


Love yourself and one another 

Sunday, May 11, 2025

mother’s day

May my life
Be a mirror 
Of your goodness
Thank you
For giving me
A mother
Who would 
Nurture my being
Where I 
Would lack 
Nothing
But gain everything
When I accepted
Discipline

Friday, May 9, 2025

Friday five

Thrifting. I love looking for unique books or jewelry. 
Dr. Bronner’s lavender soap
Trail mix
Ice water. The colder the better
Word searches and Wordle

Your turn?

Thursday, May 8, 2025

Love

 As I surrender

Do your work

Quietly

Or 

With noise

To get 

My being

To 

Leave

Me

In peace

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

abundance

 Finding that I’m having to grant forgiveness to myself more than another human these days. I’m learning to love a body that I could only find lacking. I’m having to pray for strength and discipline to continue. The road to physical health is leading to being whole mentally and emotionally.  As the pounds go, so does the need to erase what I don’t like.

So if you would honor me with your prayers, I’d be ever grateful. 

Know you are loved infinitely and abundantly

Regine

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

spandex

 Dressed

In spandex 

And lycra

As the 

Treadmill

And I

Are in

Harmony

As one

Foot

Goes

In front

 Of the other

And repeat

For the next

Thirty

Minutes

Monday, May 5, 2025

pink

 Belle of

The ball

The pink dress

That matches

Her lips

Diamond studs

Cartier bangle

And a smile

That can

Shatter ice


Love in the face

That give you

The world

If she

Were a

Part of yours

Sunday, May 4, 2025

love in a letter

 I was speaking with a friend, and she said what are you hoping for, and I jokingly said snail mail, even if that’s what I wanted. A few hours later, I found a card addressed to me. It has just come in the mail, and let me tell you, I just wanted to cry happy tears. 

You are teaching

Me to say it

Tell people 

What I want

For the unexpected 

May happen


Something so simple, yet I will treasure that precious card for a long time. It reminded me that I’m loved in spite of myself. I also am reminded that when you don’t think God is paying attention, He is. 

Trust in the minute

And the grandest dreams

Won’t feel so daunting 

With His tender loving

Care

Saturday, May 3, 2025

Derby

 The dirt

The ponies 

The hats

Ponchos 

And dresses

Capture 

Derby days 

Friday, May 2, 2025

Five things

 My Friday faves

My poodle. 16 years old. He just makes me happy. 

You all:  You never cease to amaze me. You lavish me with love. A love I don’t deserve but welcome. 

Healthy food:  I never knew you could taste so good. 

A good book:  I love getting lost in a good story

Thrifting:  the finds are good, but the people are better. Friendly and you never know what you’ll learn. 


Your turn?

Love yourself and one another. 

Thursday, May 1, 2025

soul

 A little rest 

Before the test

Soothes my soul

Like a coat

Of Vaseline

Smoothing

Out the

Rough edges

Of my soul