An OH Happy Day...

Just A Happy Day

 Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory,1Pe 1:8

no reason

just fun filled thoughts

it's exam week at the high school

I work in - the Health Room is quiet

getting lots of things done...

 "You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands."Isaiah 55:12

no worries today

just being silly and happy

and I've had my share of sucky days...
but this isn't one of them
I just woke up on the bright side

mango, peach protein shake, Starbucks coffee
good attitude, a custom card order with cows on them
Cool!

 "This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." Psalm 118:24

and I'm wishing you the
sweetest day ever! Jenn

Thankful for Gatherings and Much More!

Feathers make me think of friends I've lost, little blessings

and make me smile. They have this ethereal nature that seems to connect me to many ideas. Because of this, I've decided to use them as my Thanksgiving theme for this year.

So here I'll begin my thoughts

on gratefulness journal...

• the joy of moms and grand moms going to movies with their little ones
• praying anywhere I choose
• Hospice and their caregivers
• prayers for our troops and their families

• new babies
• caring for our elderly
• helping the homeless
• church

• making a new friend
• loving an old one
• holding hands
• loving my job

• my sons
• my family
• the ability to laugh and cry, then laugh again
• to stop, listen and care

It might sound very simple to you when I list what I view as my blessings.

This last year has been a rough road in many ways. I've learned a lot,

adjusted a lot, moved twice, had health issues, began a new job, made friends,

become closer to God, read many a book, seen new places... learned who truly cares, who always has,

have become a better friend and Mom, realized I make mistakes and always will, have learned meditation and prayer, listening is very powerful and I am a novice at it. My sons are wise and I have a great deal to learn from them. God is always holding me in HIS hands. I have dear friends that ride their roller coasters and mine. I have a huge sense of humor. It's OK to cry. Everyone has a story to tell, a gift of themselves to share. I am so very thankful for this Life. Jenn

Happy Thanksgiving...

there is no one else like YOU!

On Ice... Rest in the nest!

ON ICE

not this kind

not this kind

yep....this is it!

knee surgery on 11/30

and I am NOT a stay at home girl! So I am making plans on what will occupy my time for at least 2 weeks away from my job in the Health Room at school and then light duty when I return. You see I won't be allowed to run with a wheelchair, perform CPR, blah, blah, blah. I know I've told you I love my job...so this is a set back but only temporary.

I've never had any kind of bone or joint repairs. Lucky. Blessed. Tonsils and Adenoids, 2 C- sections, Hysterectomy, 1 Kidney removed but this is more intimidating because it might keep me down! So I've planned ahead...(if pain isn't involved of course, lol) to make cards for Christmas, to donate to local places for fundraisers, to learn some simple beading techniques, watch a few dvds I have wanted to see, and not gain 89 lbs.!!!

so a pedicure is a priority while I can bend my knee

crafts have been purchased at Michael's (with many a coupon I might add)

I've made a list of dvds I would like to see (some I've seen but that never bothers me)

my Kindle is loaded

I'm ready to be as good as new.
If any of you know of someone in the military that would like to have cards sent to them,

it would be an honor to make cards and personalize them for someone special.

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" To get something you you never had, you have to do something you never did.

  When God takes something from your grasp, 

He's not punishing you, but merely opening your hands to receive something better."

" The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you."

Songs of Life - Keys to Abundance

Songs of Life

Abundance is not something we acquire. It is something we tune into.

                             Wayne Dyer

I was driving home from my evening job last night listening to the radio - I don't know how many of you listen to "Delilah" but she plays songs for people that make requests, are up are down,are thankful. And she was talking to a woman about her life, her wishes, wants and fears. What hit close to home for me was one phrase " God Gratefulness". Taking time out to remember to be grateful for what we have in our lives. I so often forget to do that. Not that I don't attempt to - but then something will occur that brings me round to God, His spirit, His word, the joys of life, the simples pleasure of a brief instant. On my way to my second job last night there was a serious accident. Fire trucks, 2 ambulances, police cars. As I sat there I prayed for the people involved hoping that they were not injured.  People were cutting in, hitting their hands on their steering wheels, beeping their horns, on their cell phones. Pissed, angry, frustrated. God gives me this overall calmness when I need it. When I had my kidney removed. With my upcoming knee surgery. I had started to fret - thinking 'I've never had a bone or joint or tendon repair', on and on with things I could worry about. Then I centered myself. A brief reminder on the radio and I was good to go.

You see God always sees to our needs. I just smiled and let it go. Because I listened to someone speak of having a gratefulness to God for little things that happen in my life and then I realized how very much HE loves me and guides me through my struggles and pleasures. HE loves you too - just go to HIM.
A side note...whatever you believe...trust in that faith, in the place, in that holiness - be it SHE, Buddha, the spirit within you.

• seeing my sons   
• a phone call from my son Matt in Korea
• giggles
• my jobs
• blogging friends
• family
• holidays
• reading
• sending cards
• holding hands
• hugs
• hearing "I love you"
• Hospice helpers
• Moms

You must be the change you want to see in the world. - Mahatma Gandhi

Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.

                                                                                                                                Mark 9:23

So what songs bring you joy, books catch your spirit,

special moments have grabbed your heart?

I'd love to hear from you!  Jennifer

Picking Up The Pieces............

Threads Of Life... Sometimes Life Unravels And You Tie It With A Bow!

You know me and my stories, sagas, whatever you want to call them...but I always hope it will inspire someone, I vent, I get this surge of relief, spirit, joy. And I am so very grateful to God and the loving people in my life. The Bloggers "Chatty Crone" & "Pondside" take a moment in their blogging business to make sweet comments when I write something new and I thank you!
Last September I left a very bad situation, a dangerous marriage that was not healthy. It's been a year of growth in so many ways.

I walked away from shattered and right

into to the arms of new hope.

I think about my dogs "Autumn" and "Spice" and my 3 Cats
"Jasmine", "Thomas" and "Elaine" and
I'm more at peace after having to leave them behind.

I visited my my parents in Florida,

visited family everywhere

counted my blessings

swam

swam some more

counted my blessing again

worked as a job coach

made my greeting cards

went to Savannah and my beloved

Jersey shore

saw places and places

reflected

and I can say it's truly been better than I ever expected.

Lesson Learned:

Humility

1. (noun) humility
the state or quality of being humble; freedom from pride and arrogance; lowliness of mind; a modest estimate of one's own worth; a sense of one's own unworthiness through imperfection and sinfulness; self-abasement; humbleness
2. (noun) humility
an act of submission or courtesy

hu·mil·i·ty

[ hyoo míllətee ]

modesty or respectfulness: the quality of being modest or respectful
[ 13th century. Via French < Latin humilitas < humilis (see humble) ]
Thesaurus
NOUN


Synonyms: self-effacement, unpretentiousness, humbleness, modesty, meekness, shyness

How did I learn this you might ask? I worked with a young lady that has Cerebral Palsy as a Job Coach. She has volunteered at a local hospital making visitor passes for over 13 years, five days a week from 9 am until 2 pm. Everything she does takes effort. She goes through her day having a difficult time walking, talking, swallowing. She sings in a chorus, swims, takes Pilates, exercise class, craft classes and more. She has strength, courage, humor, patience.

I learned from Linda that I have been given such gifts in my life, Linda was a gift God gave me to enable me to see just how very blessed I am.  Jennifer

Colossians 3:12-13

New International Version (NIV)
12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 

Sing It Loud - Sing It Proud!

oh happy day!

today and even yesterday were just super,

duper days! i laughed a lot. had fun with friends. the students were testing so the health room was very slow. i caught up on paperwork. worked on a new greeting card line i just designed and have sold quite a few.

i just feel filled with happiness.

i was riding in my car after work yesterday and having my

conversation with God.

the sun had just come out and i was saying

"thank you":

• for the beautiful weather
• for the huge smiles i kept having
• students that had come into my life
• new friends
• summer trying to peek in
• flowers popping everywhere
• health
• blogging buddies
• art
• music

I know I talk about happiness a lot. But I praise God in doing it. It's this burst I get - this pleasurable feel of gifts of feelings. I know it's His grace. So I turned the tunes up in my car and danced as much as was legal in my car... and kept the conversation going. I don't ever want to stop being grateful. I also hope it doesn't bore you. Just me being me.

to the tips of my toes happy

Special Treats and Bountiful Blessings!

this is my computer at 7 am this morning....

I love my job and my students even more.

Grace is a student aide in the high school I work in and helps me endlessly and with great enthusiasm on a daily basis. She also tells everyone she is my daughter and hugs me when I don't expect it but really need it. Grace is a special gift to me. I have many in my life.

That has been how my story has been since I started to write it again on September 26th of 2010. I left a very traumatic marriage and fell into nothing but love from friends and family. The rippling effect has snowballed ever since. GOD is such a loving Lord.

I write this story because of joy, strength and wonder.

Wonder because I didn't have a clear understanding of the people that surrounded me and truly how full my heart could be again.

• Full Circle - Good Listener - Kind Heart
• Taking Time For Oneself
• Fearless
• The Beauty Within
• The Grace of God
• Faithful Friend
• Heart of The Home

So now I'm treating myself to gifts of healing,love and joy of the spirit. Seeing friends more... working a little less. School will be out on June the 16th. I will continue with my part-time job with with adults with special needs.

I just bought a size smaller jeans

had a pedicure with a pal

shared sushi with a sistah

savor the garden

root for the Yankees

enjoy a few outings with friends

not be afraid, make new friends, keep the old
and hang out during the summer and continue on with my story.... jennifer

I'll Stand By You - Continued Prayers for Japan

If one prayer was a red balloon... sending hope towards Japan...

imagine what more than one could do?

two prayers, two thoughts,

kind words...

their world is in turmoil

donations are still needed

so be it red color - blue color,

yellow color, green...

whatever your wishes .... just send them off with love

wouldn't you want someone to pray for you today?

you can make a difference

we can make a huge difference!