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Mid life Crisis??

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I have thinking about changes I could be making in my life lately. You know, I really think you get to an age and you start contemplating how can my life be better. Am I living it the way that I want it to be?

Some people may react in a certain way and call it a “mid life crisis”. I am going to to call it a mid life evaluation.

I am not really in crisis mode but I am in a serious contemplation about who I am and where I want to be.

I had the opportunity to go to a different church today. It was wonderful. I felt the spirit. The tone was welcoming. The feel was uplifting. The music was enjoyable. There was so much going for this place. The thought crossed my mind “I could go to church here”.

I quickly had a few realization related to MY feelings and MY testimony. Being a member of  The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints isn’t always easy. There are sacrifices to be made and it can be difficult to live in the world but not be “part” of the world. It is a church that can require much of its patrons. However, it also provides so much for me as well. It also gives me incredible strength, comfort and peace in  world that can be confusing. It has allowed me to look out side of myself and think about the lives of others.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints has not only gifted me with an incredible life on this Earth, I have been given a promise of a eternal principles and ordinances.

I was reminded today that the knowledge of being a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is a wonderful blessing. It isn’t an easy path I have chosen. I can be ostracized, made fun of, dismissed, mocked etc…but the love, compassion and understanding I have gained has completely changed my life. I am a completely different person thanks to the gospel of Jesus Christ.

There is no reason for me to have a mid life crisis. I have built my foundation upon the sure foundation of our Lord and Savior. So, when my life feels in crisis, I turn to my Heavenly Father for added strength and guidance.

How grateful I am to be reminded of this in such a sweet and powerful way! I was also very blessed to hear some amazing things going on in our community.

Have a great week!

It happened to be called Mother’s Day

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Mother’s Day…………

Why does that evoke so many emotions in all of us?

For Mother’s…. it can be day of feeling less than adequate. As you look longingly at all of the posts of everyone thanking their beloved mother’s and you wonder why your kids don’t feel the same way.

For those that are not yet mother’s…it is a day where you are made aware of your lack of children. When that is what you want the most and yet you still don’t have it.

For those that have lost children….it is a reminder of how your child is not in your arms. It is a reminder of what you are missing out on because your child is not here with you.

As an adopted mom, this day has always evoked negative emotions. It is a day where some of my children are reminded I am not their birth mom. It has always been a day that is one to endure.

This year, as I have been working on affirmations and becoming self-aware, I realized it is just a day with a label. How will my life really be impacted by this one day? It really won’t. Because, the next day will come. I will not be any different than I am today.

As a result, of my inner strength and resilience, I was able to treat yesterday as just another day. You know what? It was a wonderful weekend. I was calm. I was uplifted. I was aware. I was understanding AND I was so grateful. So many of my kiddos remembered me. I was able to be genuine. I was also able to be appreciative.

Am I glad I am a Mother? Yes!

But more importantly, I am grateful to be a righteous woman. I am glad I living by my high moral standards. I am glad to be relying on my Heavenly Father and His Son Jesus Christ. I am amazed at the influence a righteous woman has on those around us.

Sisters, we are more than a day! We have eternal value and influence.

Thank you to all of the valiant, strong women who influence my children and myself. Your “worth is far above rubies” (Proverbs 31:10). Thank you noble and virtuous women.

I am blessed to associate with you.

Happy Mother’s Day dear women.

You are doing better than you think

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Hey friends. I hope you know that you are doing better than you think.

You are amazing.

You are the person the people around you need. They don’t need me, they need you. They need your wisdom, your strength, your personality and your life experiences.

It is so interesting how we think other people have it better or easier than we do. The fact is, they don’t. They have it differently than you do.

We all have trials, we all have struggles, we all have something that is hard for us.

The trial is what makes us grow. It is what helps us to improve ourselves and our situation.

If things went well all the time, we wouldn’t progress in the way we need.

My life has been challenging. Some days I am excruciatingly exhausted. Some days I wonder if I am capable of handling all the pressure. Some days I wonder if I am good enough, strong enough and just enough.

I am and so are you. Slow progress is still progress.

I am enough.

I am doing better than I think I am.

Remember you are needed for what you can contribute to the people around you.

Not only are you enough, you are worth your best effort.

Smile. Find joy. Be grateful. Serve. Endure it well. You will have rest and you will be rewarded one day.

Have a wonderful week.

 

 

Here we go…

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I just posted my current photos on my Facebook group. Wow! That was hard.

I actually started in June by stopping soda. I have since picked up my bad habit again but I am stopping it as well.

Then, I started running. the first week it was intervals of 2 minutes walking 60 seconds running. Week 2 was 90 seconds running. week 3 is jog for 90 sec walk for 90 sec jog for 3 min walk for 3 min two repetitions.  (a bit nervous about it).

I am going to try and incorporate some small steps to help me reach my goal.

I sure hope you can join me on my journey. But first, I hope you will find the strength to get up, get moving and set your own goals.

Post your picture(if you are comfortable with that) and your goals. 🙂

I really believe together we are stronger.

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