God put my husband directly on my path over 30 years ago. I may have mentioned it before on here. He was all blonde hair, blue eyes and waved at me that day. I’ll tell you right now, I wouldn’t have approached him. I somehow thought blondes were on another level I’d not ever be associated with so it wasn’t going to start with me.

That day, he waved. The next day, he came over and talked. We’ve had a few rocky spots and there are still disagreements from time to time, all these years later, but we’re a really great divine fit.

He loves me and encourages me to be me. I didn’t really have choices growing up and am fairly certain my mother would have steered me in another direction if it wasn’t something she liked. It’s one thing to be taught as a child, a whole other thing to be finding oneself as an adult. My husband has been and continues to be my safe space.

In many ways, I am that safe space for him. I love him, am the person who shelters him and envelopes him within that love. His own upbringing was restricted in some ways as well.

Back then I didn’t think to pray to God for a right life partner. I’d had a couple of boyfriends, a guy I really wanted, a few dates, but none of them stuck. I realize, quite often, how blessed I am to have been united with him from so young. Here we are, over 30 years later, still happy to be within each other’s lives, creating, living, BEing together.

My wish for you is that you take moments this holiday season, especially with the way this year has gone, to realize and FEEL your deepest blessings, to acknowledge them, and polish their shine.

Here and now, what you have today that has endured, is a blessing growing with each breath you take.

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Prayer Partner, Uplifting Friends

A friend of mine has become my “prayer partner”. When I am feeling down, especially about my faith, I contact her to pray for me. She does. We met online in a text type chat room many years ago. We’ve actually never seen each other in person. However, she is one of my dearest friends. In turn, she will contact me from time to time needing some words of comfort herself.

If you are of the praying kind, consider finding a prayer partner in someone you know. Become pillars of strength for each other, knowing there will be times you’ll need it.

I’ve also got other friends I go to for other specific kinds of uplifting. From the friend who uplifts and jokes with me, to the friend who’s just nice to know. Each of us ask for uplifting, check in on each other, and are there to uplift when needed.

I don’t have lots of friends, but the friends I do have are rather awesome. It’s amazing just how much richer and better a life becomes by having a friend or two to be helpful for each other.

If you don’t have that kind of friend, consider seeking for one. Maybe put it out to God or the Universe that you’d like someone to share with on a level of real care and comfort. Someone you could speak freely with and be understood.

Some of these friends have been letter writing friends on those levels too. I’ve got one friend that expects a letter from me once in awhile to help me write out my stuff and try to sort it out on paper. Some letters that helps me, some letters that doesn’t. Either way, I’ve shared a bit of myself and she can write back how she feels about it…as well as what’s going on in her life.

Take care of yourself, if you don’t already, find a friend to invest in that will invest in you. 🙂

Time….

Time is an interesting and important part of life. People ask you, “How are you spending your time?” You tell them how you’re taking care of the household chores, the children, your partner, and working to make a living. That’s a fair response and one most people say, even I do.

That’s just the surface routine of time. It’s how you fill your days, weeks, months, years. So, what am I wanting to say about time that’s different? I want you to understand the value of time. It’s something I’ve come to see in my own life over the past couple of years and it’s vitally important.

Do you deeply feel the moment you’re in? I may have posted about this before. I really do feel strongly about it though.

I’ve come to appreciate my youngest child’s laughter. I feel my husband’s presence while sitting beside him. I appreciate the perfect weather days. I feel the depth of my blessings.

Okay, so, what does that have to do with time? Well, the depth of your feelings will give you a richer life. By feeling your life in this way, you create much more than a passing connection. When “time” shifts something, say a child moving into their own place, a parent or partner passing away, a baby born to a short life, or any other experiences that speak of connecting…when time shifts something, you can say you valued the time you were given. You valued. You lived it in depth. You felt the blessing and goodness and love you are/were given. That’s powerful.

As you go through the routine of your day, notice who you’re with…their presence, their love, their added value to your life. Notice it with a depth down to your soul. It will truly make a difference in the kind of life you’re living.

Time doesn’t say, “You can have him/her for just one more week. Cram all of what you want to feel, love, and say within that week.” Sometimes time warns you about the limits you’re about to have, most often not. Time asks you to appreciate the moment you’re in at this very breath you’re taking. Time says, “Did you hear that laughter? Did you hug that person with a big hug? Did you speak about how you truly feel? Were you brave enough to go after your dreams? Did you value YOURSELF as a key person making a difference by living your life?” Time says, “Live and feel in the NOW.”