There is Hope

If it were not for the Gospel,  my life would seem so unfair. The grave would
be the end of it all,  That there would be nothing later, after I am gone. I would
only be existing now.  No consequences. Just darkness.  The why's, need not be
answered. But still asked.
In this type of thinking I was pondering in the night, almost all night in fact. My
human nature of missing someone that has passed. Not believing they are gone
still, was finally sinking in. It has been just over a year.
If it were not for the Gospel in my life, indeed this mourning could go on forever
I would think. I remember when I was working ICU. And many people had passed
away or I like to refer  it as "went home to be with Father."
But one night comes to my mind clearly. It still makes me sad to remember the
cries of the family when their loved one passed away. I had heard many cryings
before but this one was truly a mourning and whaling cry. That death had came
and the dirt was ready to cover them all up.  There cries were piercing so much
that I could hear that hope had been lost.  How sad to think this way. But many
people do.
I have gone to my other family members funeral and the friends of my loved one
would come up to me and ask" how can you handle this so well"  you seem too
have joy?
A good question. I tell them it is the light of Jesus Christ. He gives us hope and
promises us we will return to him.

JOHN 14: 1-3
"Do not let your hearts be troubled". You believe in God: believe also in me. My
Fathers house has many rooms: if that were not so, would I have told you that I am
going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I
will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.

I have since of Peace knowing that there is, a place in the after life. I believe in
it when my Savior Jesus Christ tells me there is a place for me in his mansion. He
says he has "many" rooms.  I know without a doubt that my loved one will be seen
again, touched again, and be giving hugs.
 This life is a school away from our Heavenly home. We came here to learn. To be
tested. Even Jesus Christ himself came to earth to be tested. Working on that grade
every day requires lots of study. It is up to us to receive a good grade. All test are not
easy. Some can make you feel so very lost, but having that connection to our Heavenly
Father can ease such challenges in our life.

JOHN 3:16
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever 
believeth in him shall not perish, but have everlasting life

That scripture verse there shouts out such a wonderful promise. One that I can surely
believe in. Everlasting life is that peace inside. This body we have on earth is just
a body. We need it to house our spirits while on earth. It must  grow old here. But
just knowing that the young spirit  feel  is still chugging along.
Have you ever said "even though I am getting old, I still feel young?" I often had wondered
that myself, but then my eyes were opened.
There is HOPE in this world. Their is a place in the heavens waiting for us to go back home.
We are not lost, though it might seem so during our many challenges we will have to face.
So during those times of a loved one that has gone home before you, rest assured that they
are safe. That you WILL see them again.  Just knowing this will help you and give you the
peace you need, not only for yourself, but to others in your family and even those of
acquaintance.  May knowing that our loved ones will be seen again give you the hope and
peace you need in your life.  Till the morrow. Be blessed

John 14:1-3

 Chapter Parallel Compare

Readeth then Soak

 Did I just say read?  Reading is so fundamental.
I know that sounds so like a school curriculum
advice from a teacher or something right?
But we got taught this is our homes, in
school and in our jobs. Learning is a part
of life.
Knowledge  puts us in an advantage to serve and
to help others. If we are not learning than
we are making and creating our own demise. A
death of knowledge is no good at all. 
Your home should be full of books. Not only
for ourselves but for our children, grandchildren
and great grand kids if we are so blessed
to have them.
Remember how awesome it was to learn that
the  simple letter "A" was to match with an object
so simple as an Apple? This type of excitement
should still be the same, even now.

 I know some of us have gotten away from to act of reading a whole book,
 but you can still  read short articles, like in the newspaper, magazines and even on
 a  bottle of medicine.
Ever read the stories in the Cracker Barrel Restaurant. Mind you they are short. But
quite interesting. Most people I can say can read short stories. So share and read
one together and then  add a different ending, just because.

You should have an array
of different books on your
shelf.
Informative and uplifting.
I love  Joyce Meyer.

 Educational books to help your
own life. Books for all aspects
of your life or maybe to help
someone else.
Adventure, writing, languages law, enjoyment and soul fulfilling the possibilities
are endless. Having a mind
full  of knowledge is more
sexy than any physical feature
I think.  Like Jeff Goldblum,
grrr well that's  my take on that anyway.

Of course you might be the person who likes creepy & scary.  Any
book that intrigues your interest will always be much better than the
movie by far.   So get those books out climb into a comfy position
and read away. Your brain is like a sponge, let it all soak in and
like will again be full of bubbles.

Proverbs 20:15   Gold there is and rubies in abundance
but lips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel.

Till the morrow. Be blessed 

RESTING

REST * * REST

I just to make a short blog today and talk 
about rest. It is so very important to take time
to rest. Some people can rest on only 5 hours  a day.
I had no problem. Then some people need rest for a 
full 8 hours and then theirs the people who cant function 
without having 10 or mores of rest.  For those people I 
seriously think they need some vitamins. 
What I am saying rest is very important. It helps 
us relieve tension, helps our bodies heal, helps 
us think clearer and work better. Heck even in Japan
a nap is required in the work place  and so is exercise,
but that is another subject.
Have you ever thought that the weight of the world
is actually on our shoulders? It is called gravity. It 
presses down on us. It causes strain on our bodies ,
muscles and bones. If it were not so important our
bodies would never want it. 
Ever know those people that can take a power nap? How can they 
go to sleep so fast? My power nap would have to be at least 4 hours. LOL kudos for those who can do a power nap.  
Take the time to rest, too each person, that rest for your body is important, no matter how short or long it is. It is what your body needs, so take care of  It and, listen to it and feel revived when you do rest.
The Lord thinks rest is so very important, that he put it in the Bible.

Matthew 11: 28-30 
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you REST,. Take
my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you
will find REST for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light 

Genesis 2: 2-3
By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing: so on the seventh
day he RESTED from all his work. Then God blessed the seventh day and made it
holy, because on it he RESTED from all the work of creating that he had done.



Till the morrow , May your rest be blessed.

Yeah! It's 2018, Now what?

 So here's to  another year. Are we going to do yet another one of 
our famous challenges? Or as the world calls them resolutions!
I must say that only 10% of the population will actually follow
through on their own resolutions.
The problem with this action is, of the child in all of us. Even if
we give ourselves this challenge, we all tend to rebel. Yes ,even
against ourselves. It's like us talking to ourselves and saying "
How dare you tell me I can"t have that"! or "I can't" do this" I
must admit we can be pretty stern, even to ourselves.

We start this action with such eagerness and enthusiasm.  We
clean our cupboards of bad food, we buy exercise equipment
that will get used maybe for a month and then start to collect 
cob webs or better yet a cloths catch all.
Don't be to hard on yourself.  Setting small goals is much better.
Taking the "I CANT'S "  and turn them into something that you 
CAN have.  I t really is very simple. 
If you really want to achieve your goal, then you must study the 
plan first. A mental goal is needed as much as a physical goal.
We are not gonna be perfect. Remember the phrase" practice 
makes perfect" ? Well that means the more you work at it, the better
you will get at it. The more it will be a habit for the good.
So what ever goal, you are working towards, make sure you pat 
your own self on the back each day. If you fall down, get back 
up as fast as you can, and brush  it off. 
Forgiving yourself is such a big step. And I believe it is a big
part of our own success. 

Word of Wisdom

In the infinite wisdom of our FATHER IN HEAVEN , He wants us all
to be successful.  He sets guidelines to help us. He's a very smart
dude by the way.  There is so much garbage in the world that is 
made to taste sweet. We humans LOVE sweet. In any form.  With
anything we do,  we have to follow guidelines. Sometimes we just
have to THINK about them a bit more. If you don't, the results can
be catastrophic. Does the world care? No !the world does not. Do
some people in the world care? Yes! they do.
 We have to not only  feed our bodies but our spirits as well . Our
spirits are just as important. 
There is food that nourishes us unlike physical food. This can only
be found in the word of God. He is the master designer. He loved
us so much to give us all this plan. We just have to study it like any
thing else we do and  follow it. People make it so hard, I do not know
why. it is very simple.

John 4:14  But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him
shall never thirst: but the water that I shall give in him a well of water
springing up into everlasting life>

With all the things that they put in our food and drink now a days we
have to be so careful. We have to take care of ourselves.  We must
read all the labels, know the words that will harm us and take action.

John 6:27  Do not the work for food that spoils, but for the food that endures
to eternal like, which the Son of Man will give you. For on him God the Father
has placed his "seal of approval "

HOW awesome is that right!  

So I am challenging you to study your Goal. If it is food than awesome. if
it is to read more, very cool. If it is to even clean out your garage and
organize it then make a plan. Make your basket pretty. 
Till the morrow as always, Many Blessings

Peanut Butter & Banana

Who loves peanut butter ? Who loves banana? We I can say  yes
to both of these delightful entities. I mean really, my mamma
use to make peanut butter and banana sandwiches as well as
banana and mayo ( German) when I was growing up.
Bringing back these foods together is a must in anyone's life
with a smiling face of nostalgic memories  of childhood,
Most kids love these two wonderful food so someone thought
" let put them together". and so it shall live in infamy.
Since I have started making tons of protein shakes since October
of 2016 I have come up with many different varieties, this being
one of them. OK mom it's not in a sandwich, but it still is being
added together with a twist of honey on top.
Introducing my Peanut Butter and Banana Protein Shake.

Looks Delish

I will say any time that you can add a delightful protein shake into your

daily diet is a big A+.  They will the hit  spot every time. Curb you sweet

craving and fill you up.

Bring back some childhood memories of sweet things you had, mix

them up, well if they can be added together without tasting blah.

So today's advice is to  go and have fun. Smile and share it with 

other people and your day will positive. May your elements be

gifted together for everyone else to see, a shining light.

Till the morrow, have a blessed day.

Peanut Butter & Banana Protein Shake

200 ml   Califa Toasted Coconut /Almond Milk

3 Tsp of Ground Flax

2 Scoops of Vanilla Whey Powder EAS

2 Sweet N Low

1 tsp Banana Extract 

3 Tbsp of BP Fit Powdered Peanut Butter

1 Frozen Medium Banana

4-5 pieces of Ice ( if you want a bit more thick )

Drizzle of Honey for the top

Blend Well and enjoy

I use my wonderful Nutra- Ninja Blender

FYI: Califa Milk is sugar free, non-dairy,gluten free,soy free

Available at Publix, New Leaf and Health Food Stores

Never a Dull Moment

I say if you can make each day brighter, then you should go for it. You should the light in someone else;s  life. At least this is my thoughts for everyday that I wake up. I say " Lord" whom can I make laugh today while I am busy?. What can I do to uplift another?
There is one thing that i love about "Snapchat App" is it's filters. The
different characters, the sunglasses, or funky hats, animals, voice changers are all right up my ally. It may not be in your ally but that is ok. Life can be fun. I do not depend on others to make me happy, I depend on myself to do that. Of course when things I see or watch a video's, that  make me laugh then they have done their duty, same like me I hope.
Making the most out of life is a challenge. Well not really, it is natural for me to be silly. I learned to have a sense of humor from non other than my beautiful mother.
My Lord and Savior has taught me to make others smile, to listen and help. If I am in the service of others I am in the service of him.

Matthew 25: 35-40
35 For I was hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger and ye took me in.  36  Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison and ye came unto me.  37  Then shall the righteous answer him, saying , Lord, when saw we thee a hungred, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink?
38  When saw we thee a stranger and took thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee?
40 And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as
ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethern, ye have done it unto me.
Remember each day as you awake be thankful, be happy, smile as much as you
can and make each moment, never a dull moment.
Till we meet again on the morrow. Blessings.

Relax and Meditate

I just wanted  to say how very important it is to relax and meditate. Each
day we should take a few minutes to breath in the air that surrounds us
and feel the energy of the earth. To listen to the quiet sounds of mother
nature.
Each day we are all rushed into our daily activities. From the moment
we wake, till end of the day. I just wanted to share the possibilities of
making those moments count. I am not ashamed to say that I believe
in Jesus Christ, the son of the living God. He is in my the thoughts, actions
and in my deeds. To take just a few minutes each day to pray, give thanks
and to have the help & guidance I require. To pray over my family and friends
and for those who need of it.
Each moment we share with others, is service. It is to uplift, and share others
burdens who are in need. By taking a few moments of relaxation and meditation
we can center our lives. Even if you are one that does not believe in Christ you
can meditate to help yourself and others. Looking for a brighter day to share with,
to be positive in all that you can,  definitely bring positive energy around you
as well. There is to much negativity in this world, it brings unhappiness.
I employ that you take a few minutes each day to chill and relax.
This is my CD I love. But I will play a another one  I like also. Celtic
ones are so relaxing.

Hope that you take a few moments each day, to meditate and relax. This is my
blessing for you. Positive energy your way~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Till the Morrow many blessings..