I just celebrated another birthday on Monday and although 48 is not considered over the hill...you could've fooled me! My body seems to think otherwise, so I'm constantly trying to remind my limbs that they certainly have many more miles to travel, yet!
Anytime, the good Lord blesses me with another year, or another day for that matter, I am thankful for it. I physically suffer with pain everyday. If its not my muscles aching with soreness from Fibro, its my joints hurting from Artie. Then there's my mind...aching from worry. It is so much easier to state the phrase "don't worry about it" than it is to actually practice it. I guess we tell people this so that we can take some of the pressure off of them, by doing it ourselves. I am a worrier...I admit it, but I'm also a warrior. A prayer warrior, that is. Prayer is awesome! And right now there's several people needing prayer and healing...
This morning, Bryson's dad is having major disc surgery. I pray that God will guide the surgeon's hands through a successful surgery and grant Dallas a speedy healing.
My nephew, Nick, suffered a seizure this past weekend and spent two nights in the hospital. I pray for answers as to what caused this along with safety and healing for him, as well.
My friend, Nikki, is in the latter stages of kidney failure and is needing a transplant. I pray that God will give her body renewed strength and her mind the renewed faith to assist her on this journey...may her wait for a 'match' be short.
My friend, Rhonda, is experiencing several personal issues and is in need of prayers on her behalf. I pray it is God's will to help her seek answers and relief from these problems.
Zach is participating in the physical driving stage of his driver's training at the present time. I pray for his and the teacher's safety on the highways along with a passing grade and a driver's license upon completion of this course.
Consider assisting those you know and love, who may be experiencing difficulties, with prayer. Til next time...blessings!

prayer for my bff...

Life is crazy! It reminds me of an amusement park ride...there are highs and lows...ups and downs...certainty and uncertainty. That uncertainty or the 'unknown' can be a thriller for some, but for most people, it brings on an enormous amount of stress and anxiety.



I received news yesterday of a woman who needs a kidney transplant. The news hit really close to home and stung like a fighting hornet. Not only is this woman a beloved wife and mother, she's also a daughter, a sister, an aunt, a cousin...and, she's my friend! Not just my friend, but a friend to many.



I don't remember the exact date and time that Nikki and I became friends. However, I can tell you that for the past dozen or more years, she and I have remained in contact with one another...the last seven years, through long distance contact...exchanging and sharing news of re-marriages, new jobs, both of us experiencing moves away from our families and friends, and yes,..even health issues between us. (and maybe a secret or two..ya know?...girl stuff!) Oh, and problems! It's all in there somewhere...



Somehow, the problems that troubled me before yesterday, like, my health issues and catching the teenager doing things that most teenagers are going to try behind your back, don't seem all that bad. There again... there's certainty and uncertainty. I'm always going to be a mom but will I always be a friend? I'm asking God to help me with that one this morning...help me with obedience in prayer and to support Nikki in anyway I can through this crisis. If you believe in the miracles that come from prayer, I ask that you join me.

Til next time...blessings!

Any the wiser...

This post should definitely come as a surprise to my couple of followers! I like to keep people on their toes. To say I've neglected South of my heart as of late, would be an understatement. I could say that I've been so busy with the production of my handmade items, that it's left me little time to blog. Or, maybe some great and exciting, life changing event has taken place in my life to keep me preoccupied. But, the truth of the matter is, I've been bad...very, very bad. In all honesty, I've chosen to spend my 'winter blue' days on Facebook. This application of splendid technology, that I despised so much in the beginning, has on many days, this past winter, been my saving grace. I'm addicted to the games! FarmVille in particular...but I enjoy too many of the other games, as well. Sure, it pleases me to keep in touch w/ family and friends, but the ultimate enticement and pleasure for me, lies in the apps! Family and friends are the added bonus!

I have a birthday coming up this month and I've discovered that even though I may be growing older...I'm not neccessarily any the wiser! Til next time...blessings!