ctlss's Journal, 12 December 2010

That is a great point, Stef. As many have daily problems, challenges, or sometimes heartaches... we have to remember those who have not even the basics. Food on the table, a roof over their heads, a warm place to sit or even a chair to sit on. Then even beyond the basics, some people don't have legs to walk on or functioning arms to make a meal. I am thankful for this body, my health (although it could be better) and the blessings of my everyday. Even though every day is not perfect or ideal as I want it to be, it is still a blessing. Glad you are doing well and keeping warm. I am sure the snow is beautiful. :) 

Amen to not living in the past, life is too short and the present too full of opportunity. I'm glad to be one of the first ones on your journal today Stef, I was fortunate in not having had to scroll down forever! ;-). Have a great day...  

Happy Sunday Sis, Iknow you love Sundays and its kind of a day of rest for you, as much as you rest at all! I loved your journal, so very true and I said similar sentiments today on mine before I came here so great minds/hearts think alike (about being grateful for our blessings) Living in the present isn't always easy but very necessary. I tend to live in the future too much - always planning, worrying, organizing, missing out on what's going on around me. Sometimes the past catches up with me and bites me in the bum - as you say old wounds can still hurt. Healing is a lifetime project. But the past is the past and can only affect us if we let it. I am so very happy at the moment, today, now, with my life. It just seems to right and I am so blessed. A lot of that is due to weight loss and maturing - yes, me I am maturing but a lot is to do with meeting such happy, positive, afirming people like yourself. I say it often but you are one of God's messengers, I am absolutely sure of it, and although I am not religious, I do see God through you, and that makes you extra special. Someone who can bring someone to God or show them glimps of the creator, that is a special person. Enjoy your day sis and I hope you find today's sermon as uplifting and empowering as always. I will be eager to read it tomorrow - see there's me thinking ahead again - LOL. Cyber hugs!!! 

What a beautiful sentiment to start off the day...and a much needed reminder, everyday is a new beginning, and should be lived and viewed as just that..to take the time to be thankful for all the small and large blessing we have. The past is the past and can't be changed, but who we are today and bring us such joy in the future. Enjoy your day....thanks for making mine that much happier.  

Yes...the present is just wonderful! Live it to the fullest and be grateful1 

Stef, I smile to think of your hubby all tucked up in bed, surrounded by the animals. Such a warming picture. And stay home if the weather is that bad, as you say your driving is great, its the others you have to watch for. We almost got hit yesterday because of others inattention. God is all around you, he's not in a building as you know, and you can celebrate Him by being safe at home with all those beloved pets and counting your blessings as you do. Have a safe and happy day. 

Holly, it is amazing, isn't it, how many blessings we truly have, when we imply take the time to really count them? My brother works with the homeless...I simply cannot imagine not having shelter, warmth, food...what a terrible situation to be in. Something as simple as a tent, a blanket, a coat, a sleeping bag, some food, can mean the difference between life and death for those poor unfortunates. And the number of them that are veterans makes it all the sadder. I have so much...and I need to remember that and be grateful for my bounty!  

Yes, info life is too short, and learning to live in the here and now is a big part of my personal journey! Glad you stopped past, info, and that you were able to do so without having to scroll and scroll, also! lol 

Is, I tend to live in the past, and mull over the things that have happened and rehash and wonder if only I had done this or that, what might the outcome have been. I am learning to let things go, and to realize that life is too short for what ifs or if onlys. It has only taken me that last 40 years or so to figure that out. lol And it has only been in the last 3 years that I have finally come to terms with the things that happened in the past, that I cannot change, had no control over to start with, and that affected my life for so many years. No more.....I now know that I have many years left to LIVE, and I can either live them or simply let them pass me by! I have learned so much from the awesome people here this year and I am excited and looking forward to the next year! Have an awesome Sunday with your hubby and your little four legged son! lol Love ya, sis!  

Thank you Raven. I am learning to live in the here and now....there really isn't anyplace else! Enjoy your Sunday! 

Precisely, Cathy! 

Is, it is soo cute! All the animals all tucked in around him, and snoozing away! Hubby made an executive decision and we are staying home. He worries that if something happened with the car or we ran off the road, since he can't see, he wouldn't be able to get help or help himself. So in the interest of safety and peace of mind, we are staying home. It is brutal out there....I stepped out for a second to call the dogs and WOW! That wind!  

Good glad you are staying home, don't have to worry about you.  

Much as I hate missing church, I just am not comfortable with this cold. The roads are one thing, if I could take my beast of a van with the studded tires, but they are advising against driving high profile vehicles due to the wind.  

Hi Ctlss:) Top of the Sunday Morning to you, and I see you are surrounded by your good Buddies as well as your pups lol. Perhaps your church could do an online sermon in the Winter Months? You posted a few sermons a couple of times ago and I thought about it then. Wouldn't that be cool? Have them set up a FatSecret Account as this is a great way to get the Word out:)lol. TOWANDA!!!!!  

Stef, you make me be more thankful with your always-thankful attitude. Thank you for being such a positive influence for me. Happy Sunday morning to you and enjoy your day as you always do especially on Sundays! 

Actually Lisa, the sermons are online at the church's website. It is cool! 

Thank you happy. It is a work in progress for me. I must be vigilant or I can be derailed by negative thoughts. Hope that you are having a wonderful Sunday. I am! 

Hiya Stef, I am in N.C. now and I thought we were cold at 25 last night, 16 tonight! Yikes! I'm going to have to wear an extra sock! A bit of a shock from my California weather. 8^ ) ~tig 

How ironic that you would choose today to post that inspiring message in your journal, you are an inspiration. And God knows your heart, I am glad you chose not to risk the roads to go to church, and it is great that you can get the sermon online. I am going to have to propose that here!! Thank you for being you (((hugs)))