Life with Meaning

Today's reflection from my heart is about living a life that is full, meaningful and productive for others. I went to see the doctor last week and he took an extra moment just to thank me for all the work I've done with the elderly and the ill patients who do not have family. It meant a lot. I didn't even know he knew about any of those things. It's nice to know my life has meaning not only for me but for others also.

To My Best Facebook Friends

I love bragging on my friends. On Facebook, I've made the kind of friends that makes you want to travel long distances just to meet and hug them once. Today, I want to sincerely thank these women for being a vital part of my life, for praying for me, for always having something encouraging on their walls:

Samantha Richards

Saundra Dalton

Lacresha Hayes

Erica Newton

Sabriena Williams

Debbie Todd

Rita Garcia

Janet Macor

Jannel Hall

I love you all and hopefully one day, I will get the meet those of you I hadn't met already.

A Great Inheritance

Today's reflection is about inheritance. What are you leaving behind for your children, grandchildren and so on? I'm not speaking of money and houses. I speak of values and skills. Yesterday was the joy of my life to have my grandchildren help me make preserves. They were amazed to learn how jelly/jam is made. And I could see a light in the eyes of my granddaughter. She learned something and enjoyed herself.

When I was a child, I remember learning to cook, clean, sew, quilt and garden from my mother and my aunt. I loved every minute of it once they pulled my attention from playing. I passed most of that knowledge on to my children but they hadn't bothered to teach my grandchildren, so I decided to do it myself.

A great inheritance is more than physical possessions. Leaving behind a piece of history, however, is priceless. Leaving a piece of your passion and your drive is priceless. Don't underestimate the power of time spent doing things new together.

2 Months without Coffee

It's been a solid two months and I've been without my morning and afternoon coffee. I'm sleeping better than ever and my energy level is up. My vision is clearer than before and I have much less nervousness. I'd love to hear from those who are also kicking the coffee.

Need Your Prayers

I have recently stopped visiting the nursing homes here in Louisville. My health and medication sometimes make it difficult to drive or even to get out of bed. I ask for your sincere prayers because I really love spending time with the elderly and learning from them. I love visiting hospitals and bringing food to the shelter. I hate when I'm not able to keep my schedule. I believe God for healing everyday and know that He is able.

Keep Your Optimism

Today's reflection is about optimism. It isn't always easy to see the brighter side of things. Sometimes, we lose hope in God and usually it is just about the time we need it most. Do not give up on God. Keep hope alive. Believe that things will get better and somehow, they will. Believe that life won't always be a sad tale, and somehow it won't.

Faith, Hope, Belief, Trust, Reliance

Pray Always

A person's knees says more about their faith than all the signs, bumper stickers, t-shirts and Christian books in the world. Be a person of prayer. The Bible admonishes us to pray without ceasing. Again, it tells us also that men ought to always pray. Let's take our relationship with God to a new level by simply spending more time communing with Him. You may be surprised at what you learn about the heart and character of God.