Birthday Blessings

I wanted to thank everyone who made my day so special last weekend.  As you may not know, I spent the weekend in upstate New York to celebrate my birthday.  I not only had a special day; my whole long weekend was perfect!  In fact, I think I’m still recovering from my experience.  However, someone gave me a card with a psalm, reminding me that I’m forever protected by His everlasting love.  When life gives me trials, I always think of this and it bolsters me to face challenges with resolve, yet I have the knowledge that I rest under His wing.  That’s the best gift, I think—to remember that.

Hide me

under the shadow

of thy wings.

            Psalm 17:8

Have a good weekend, everyone!

A Lesson of Success

Today, I read this quote and it uplifted my spirits somehow.  It reminded me that we have control of our own destiny and it is what we make of it.  I hope reading this has the same effect on you as it did me.

 “People who succeed have momentum. The more they succeed, the more they want to succeed, and the more they find a way to succeed. Similarly, when someone is failing, the tendency is to get on a downward spiral that can even become a self-fulfilling prophecy.”

Tony Robbins

Have a great weekend, everyone!

Overcoming the Odds

I came upon this article and wanted to post it.  I so admire this young man’s tenacity of spirit that I felt compelled to post it for this week’s blog.   It is another reminder that with a little Hope and determination, anything is possible!

Have a great weekend, everyone.

http://fox4kc.com/2015/02/05/hoopster-with-cerebral-palsy-hits-big-shots-in-lawrence-middle-school-ballgame/

A Heartwarming Video

Hey All,

You've probably seen this video, but it was so cute I just had to post it.  Kudos to this country star who made this little boy's dreams come true!

Have a good weekend, everyone!

Under the Weather

Let's say I’m under the weather today.  I guess I’m human!  So forgive me.  I’ll make up for it next week!

Josh Blue

Hi All,

Today, I'm posting a clip of one of my favorite comics, Josh Blue, who has CP also.  If you haven't heard of him, there's a myriad of his videos on YouTube.  I just chose a cleaner, rated-G clip, which is hard to accomplish, I might add :)  At any rate, hope you enjoy!

Carolinian Land

Today, I rummaged through my old writings, and found this poem I thought you all would enjoy.  In it, I try to capture the land’s beauty.  Feel free to post any comments.  Again, thanks for tuning in every week and I hope you all have a marvelous weekend! 

Carolinian Land

How barren are you, 

The wind sweeping across your surface. 

Remnants of grass toss to and fro,

Making you a never-ending sea of shining, flexible, delicate thread. 

Nothing but that whimsical grass is seen playing in the soft breeze;

Evoking an enigma of your quiet, yet effervescent presence. 

You will forever be loved as my own,

Even though you are miles away.

A barren land that is so honored and

Cherished that you will never be forgotten or discarded.

May your beauty remain throughout

Eternity. 

Holiday Poem

Hi All,

Today, in my travels, I came across the poem below and thought it fitting for this time of year.  I hope you all had a blessed week as we draw closer to the holiday season.  It was a good one for me as another successful semester ended, and a period of rest and relaxation began.  Let the holidays proceed!

There's More to Christmas

There's more, much more to Christmas
Than just candle-lights and cheer;
It's the spirit of sweet friendship
That brightens all the years;
It is thoughtfulness and kindness,
It is hope that is reborn again,
For peace, for understanding
And for goodwill to humans!

~ Unknown Author

Christmas Thoughts

It is Friday again.  The weeks seem to fly!  During this holiday season, we, including myself, become so caught up in finishing that last project or test; we forget the reason to celebrate this holiday season.  For me, Christmas is a time for having that extra joy in my heart and to anticipate the upcoming year; a time for renewal and growth; something to remember as I complete these final weeks of this semester.