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We are a country that’s 15 trillion dollars in debt and the genius president and Democrats have somehow managed to make 40 bucks the issue.”  M. Steyn

“Under Reagan, Lifetimes of the Rich and Famous was a show about extreme prosperity. But look at what reality television is now: Extreme Couponing and all these shows about pawn shops! That’s what Barack Obama has given us.” -Mark Belling

“Since he became president I lost 20 employees. I had to lay 20 people off.”  Philadelphia small business owner.

I urge you to research the issues on the presidential debate after the R party has picked their candidate.  Heritage Foundation vets the candidates and is a good source of information.

I have started a journey of doing my best to connect the dots of Jewish/bible/world history without the benefit of taking a class and having a learned professor share what they already know.

As I do my research I am being given a gift.  I am in awe of these ancient people that messed up so badly and still at great sacrifice rebuilt their temple. The journey took 4 months from Babylon to Jerusalem and that was the easy part.  [The books of Ezra, Esther and Nehemiah is where you find this story.  Esther's story actually fits between the 6th and 7th chapter of Ezra.  Nehemiah was instrumental in making sure the walls got built around Jerusalem after the temple was rebuilt.]

I am so glad that when I am too hard on myself I can remember these people and take courage that God doesn’t expect perfection.  He expects repentance so Christ’s blood can cleanse me. Then God can give me new strength and be victorious in my life as I look towards the day of Jesus’ return.

Friends come and go
As the currents ebb and flow
The swells and ripples
that they make
Leave mixed emotions in their wake

For some friends drift
with changing tide
Come on strong and then subside
Only to be cast Upon
the shore
Disappear and be seen no more

But Some friendships are strong
enough to stand
the changing tides and shifting sand
What is strong
enough to set these friendships apart

Affinity of mind and heart

Love
much more than mere token

thoughts understood
Yet unspoken

A common
bond, a mutual goal
An understanding heart and soul

It’s these little
things that mean so much
Are strokes of friendship’s velvet touch

[Karina, sfraves, 2002]

Every parting is a form of death, as every reunion is a type of heaven. Tyron Edwards

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Yesterday was a magical day.  I got to talk to some wonderful people that I haven’t heard from in 3 years.  Then I swam 3 1/2  hours late in the evening and started a great novel.  When I got home I forgot my ‘job’ of posting.  I love stay vacations that include reasonable amounts of chocolate (I am doing good) and a great story.

I might have late posts more than once until the heat breaks in mid-Sept.  Just know it is a way of taking care of myself.  How about you?  Any special pampering going on for you??

Many in our society are caring for their parents.  This is not an odious task it is just a part of the journey for many.  I live with my mom who will be 87 and requires no care.  It is just a comfort to her and her children that she has someone here.

My single friend on the other hand has interfering siblings as she assists her parent in making decisions that are necessary at this time in her life.

My friend moved to the town her parent is in so that she could help as needed.  The married siblings don’t live in the town and are stirring the pot.  The parent of course doesn’t want to make anyone mad so may not do what she wants but what her ‘other’ children think is best for her.

I know the Golden Rule is often misinterpreted.  We are to do as we would have others do to us means consider their wishes and carry out their wishes.  Fortunately for this parent she has one child that will ‘do the right thing’.

It has been said that you can only depend on death and taxes.  You can also depend on change.

When we are rigid, unbending, and controlling change can cause physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual challenges.

When we acknowledge that life flows and we go with that flow we are better able to maintain our physical endurance, mental clarity, emotional balance, and spiritual stamina.

Valor is a great oil for mainting us on all levels through the bumps, squalls, and disasters we call life.

What do you do when a person you thought loved and cherished you says or does something so deeply and profoundly hurtful you are thrown into an abyss?

There are several steps that have to be taken. Steps that are a challenge when you are emotionally healthy and more of a challenge when you have been deeply wounded.

1.  Was the event really ‘deeply and profoundly’ hurtful? Are you adding a dimension that isn’t really the truth? (I told you these steps would be a challenge.)  If you decide that this was an act that was truly intentional and deliberate then you must see step 2.  If you believe the act was just another thoughtless action that hurt you, you may want to look at step 2 and make different decisions about this relationship.

2. Look at the big picture.  What is it you want from this relationship? What is it you are getting? If it is a situation where you took vows remember prayer will be your source of power. If you see the big picture and this event can’t be reconciled, forgiven, and put into a perspective that doesn’t forever alter the big picture you have some deep decisions/choices to make.

3.  Let it rest for a time before you make any decisions.  Often when an event occurs in a relationship and you take time to consider its ramifications the change you make will be for your highest good.

I had to look at one of my relatioships recently.  After I went through all the steps I was able to clarify the type of relationship we have, accept it, and stop trying to make it into something deeper.  That for me is a good thing.

Oils that give support are Valor, Clarity, and Stress Away.

Jessie Owens: Inspirational Humorous Quotes

If you are not going to play to win, you might as well hold the Olympics in someone’s backyard.

It’s helpful to remember that for every 1st place finish there are those that don’t place. It is a fact of life. Isn’t it nice to know that our best may not be good enough. I found this out recently. If I didn’t have a realistic view of my capabilities I would be suffering a battered ego.

Two jobs that I applied for didn’t pan out. The one job was seasonal, taxes. I paid to take the companies course and did very well. (They start the new people at $8.25!!) I stayed because, why not. The companies next step was to cut back office hours which means you have a lay-off. The new people go first. After that is implemented you are informed that if you want to work contact the main office. Let’s see-less hours for all the offices so when will we be called in to work?? Once again it is confirmed why I am self-employed.

The other job application was for census taking. I wasn’t hired. Some people that I know were hired and it is a lot of hassles.

I believe that I did my best in both instances and wasn’t suited for either job. The one I worked long enough to know it was a mismatch and the other I am not upset about at all. I know that when I play to win I will always have what I need for my next step.

Ahh the wonderful oils of Acceptance and Highest Potential keep me on this journey to forever.