I don’t live there anymore

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I’m challenging myself to write more.  To that end, I’ve found a site called “Mama’s Losin’ It!” which shares weekly writing prompts. This week I chose this one:

Look into your archives. What were you blogging about a year ago around this time? Are you still dealing with the same thing? Your thoughts?

If you want to join me in this challenge, click the logo at the end of this journal entry!

I went back in my archives and looked at April 2012.  There isn’t a single post that it’s a tweet.  And, there are lots of Bible verses quoted.  In my life that is a sign that there are things happening which are unbloggable.  And the Bible quotes are reminders to me that I will be ok.  I put them where I will see them as reminders!

To be honest all of 2012 and most of 2011 are a blur. I remember lots of fear, heart break and anxiety.  There was a time I would jump at any loud noise.  Where I kept my doors locked so that I could control who felt they had a right to be here.  I let them in, but only after I said a quick prayer for peace.  There were nights I was worried I would be murdered in my sleep….who can sleep when you have that fear?  There was lots of anger.  Lots of rage.  And lots of prayer.

I couldn’t share it here, and still can’t.  In fact there was no place to really share it.  I pulled in and quit going most places.  But I kept going to Knit Night when I could, and those ladies heard some of what was happening.  Bless them for not throwing my depressing butt out! 😉

Yes, 2012 was hard, but I can say that 2013 is really shaping up to be better and I am so thankful for it!  Here is to looking ahead and loving the fact that I don’t live there anymore!

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Times are a-changing!

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Last night, my 12 yr old took a shower….without being asked or nagged!

Then he laid out his clothes for the next day!

Then this morning he reminded me that he will be thirteen (in December, let’s not rush things, Sweetie!) but I looked at him and realized, I can’t stop this…my little guy is growing up. I pray that he will retain his sweetness and ability to care for others.

I am proud of you, big guy!

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Terrific Tuesday

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TerrificTuesdayWelcome to Tuesday! Is it a sunny Tuesday or a gloomy Tuesday in your corner of the world?  Whatever it is, give yourself a moment to reflect on what makes you smile! What do you enjoy?  What are you excited about?  What do you love?  Who do you love?  Write a post about it and then share it here to help others be encouraged to acknowledge the blessings around us!

So, our first Terrific Tuesday is behind us! There were 4 of you who joined me – THANK YOU!! I am SO happy that you joined me and I hope you can keep posting!  In this life, it’s so important to keep looking for the good because there is bad all around us!

Here are the things which made me smile recently!

BoredShorts TV – have you found this series on YouTube yet?  They interview kids and then make a video with adults acting to the kids voices…does that make sense?  My favorite is Wedding Jitters (see below) and my kids love FACT!  They posts new ones every Monday….the day where I sometimes need a reason to smile! 😉

Another thing that makes for a Terrific Tuesday is that I am anticipating a new podcast that will begin in June called The Pep Talk Podcast!  I think it will be a great encouragement!

Remember – Don’t make this too hard.  You can write a book about what you love, who you love, or just share a photo and a quick note about what made you smile this week.  No rules!  ok…one rule.  Please link to the actual post and not just to your blog.

If you have ANY questions about any of this – please don’t hesitate to contact me!

Hope you smile today!!