God's Timing is Always Perfect

Last week I had a moment, ok a day, of wallowing in self pity....for less of a better phrase. I started off my day just tired and feeling very sluggish. It was a moment of trying to get myself to be positive when I really didn't feel like it. It was to me, work. Checking my email I find one from Jill who always asks me how things are. I was very honest with her although I do not like to complain, and told her I was having a rough morning. Her response was, "You have to check out this link: www.amysinsiteonlife.blogspot.com, It is very uplifting and the first couple of lines may even bring tears to your eyes." Have I mentioned how much I love this girl? I did go back and look at my blog and read my last entry. It did make me feel so much better. I am so thankful for her and her ability to snap me back into reality. I am so thankful that God brought her into my life.

Coming out of my funk, things progressively got better. More and more positive things kept coming into my life. Shelley from the Farmer's Market brought me a bouquet of flowers and a bracelet that said, You Are Love. We talked for a while and came to realize that we live very parallel lives. Another person I am so thankful for.

Erika and I came up with the idea of making her a Buyer for my store. She took off with the idea and will now be in charge of all the retail and everything that comes with it. Again, God brought someone into my life to make my life so much better. I am so thankful for Erika.

Then Jennifer G. knew that I wanted to focus on fundraisers at my store and took off with the idea. She sent out a bulk email to all of my teachers inquiring about hosting a fundraiser in August for the Animal Shelter that I volunteer at. Her ideas were amazing. And, just to know she took the time to do that for me when I never even asked.....amazing. Jennifer has been a great supporter of all I do, one of the cheerleaders that God brought to cheer me on and keep me going.

God's timing is perfect. No matter how impatient we are, there is a reason that things happen when they do. God does answer our prayers. He does bring people and circumstances into our lives that help us throughout our journey. But seriously, how many people acknowledge this? I try to look for everything good in every situation, even if I do not understand it or agree with it. I try to be aware of everything around me and all that I have to be thankful for. Jill, Shelley, Erika and Jennifer are only a few of the many cheerleaders I have in my life. And I am so thankful for each and every person that travels on my journey with me. We are here to help each other and make each others lives easier. I will support them in all they do on their journey just as they have for me.

What I am thankful for today:
the wonderful people who have been giving me donations for the shelter
friends
my cheerleaders
my children
my pets
my family
creativity
inspiration
God
patience
faith
hope
peace
love
confidence
Shawn
music
Ghost Hunters
Ghost Adventures
Losing it with Jillian
Bridezilla
the gym
my store
quality time
the power of prayer
my health
the sunshine
the beautiful flowers in my garden
my church family
signs from my loved ones who have passed away
my pets
my life

Lots to talk about

Working at the gym on Friday a woman who I only worked with once, popped her head in and said, "I have a question for you. Do you live your life by The Secret?" Puzzled, shocked, and very confused, I said, "Well, I try to..LOL!" Then I asked her why on earth she asked me that (when I hardly know her). She works the front desk which is connected to the child care and apparently she has been watching me while I am there. She said that I am always smiling, always happy, energetic and she could not help but to notice. I remember reading in The Secret that when you live this way, it is contagious. I realized that this woman was feeding off of me. The next thing to come out of her mouth was, "I want to be that way." Tomorrow, I am taking her the book to borrow. I have seriously lost count on how many people I have touched with The Secret. Yes, there are some who get annoyed with 'happy people' and that is totally ok. Where once I believed that there was no way someone could always be happy, I now completely disagree. You choose your mood. And, the best thing is that we can change it. It takes practice but it does work. And, the ratio of people that are inspired by positive people is much greater than the people who are annoyed by them.

On another note, I am getting baptized this summer. Starting a new chapter in my life, I want to start renewed in my faith. God is the soul reason for the positive changes in my life. Now that I have turned to him for everything and made him the center of my every day living, the feeling of being completely whole has consumed me. This woman at the gym did not just see me as living The Secret, she sees me living life with God. People can see God through others. After a short conversation with her and realizing that she is not far from where I was a year ago, she said, "Man, God really does bring people into our lives at just the right time." I completely agree.

So, in this new chapter my store will be doing a number of different things to come. My children and I are becoming volunteers at the SPCA once a week in which I am attending the orientation this week. My Youth Group will be engaging in some community service, outings and lots of fellowship. I m helping with Vacation Bible School this year at church. I am attending the Listen To Jesus Youth Gathering in West Chester at the end of July. My friend Jennifer and I are going to an all day concert, which I have never been to. It is called the Lillith Fair. And, I will become a member of my church as well as being re-baptized. I cannot tell you how excited I am about this wonderful time in my life. Yes, it will be busy but I know it will be all worth it.

May God bless you with his presence just as he has with me. But remember, you have to be willing to let him in. It was a very long road for me when I didn't.

What I am thankful for today:
God
the power of prayer
my youth group
my children
my friends
my family
the sunshine
the farmer's market
my store
Pastor Tricia
my church
love
laughter
positive people
inspiration
the power to change your mood
flowers
hope
music
summer
my future

Had a great day

So, today was good. The gym was crowded with kids but two of them were so amazingly cute. Logan and Jessica were fighting for my lap. Ya gotta love the affection that kids show you.

After work, I went to watch Gavin run in the Fun Run at school. It was really hot but Gavin did great. He ran it in under 8 minutes. Then my mom took Makenna and I out to lunch at Subway. While at Subway I ran into so many people that I knew, customers, people from church, friends....it was really nice.

Because I didn't get much one on one time with my children on Mother's Day, tonight was my night to do what I wanted to do with my kids. So, Jeremy and I went to the Waffle House with the kids tonight. I know it is not a huge thing to go there, but it was just being with my kids, out of the house, without any interruptions. The kids put music on the jukebox that I like and we ate a really good meal.

So happy Mother's Day to me....today. I enjoyed today so much.

What I am thankful for today:
my children
the Waffle House
my friends
my mom
the gym
good food
my store
my teachers
my Youth Group
laughter
Makenna singing
Subway
hope
peace
love

What do you Visualize as Your Life?

How do you visualize yourself? Do you visualize yourself being miserable, feeling tired, driving a crappy car, working a job you hate? Ever wonder why you are where you are in life? What we visualize over and over becomes reality. Whether you know it or not OR like it or not, we are the reason why our lives are the way they are. We can sit and blame the past, our mentors, or situations which altered our lives. However, we are the ones who choose to deal with that whether it be in a negative way or a positive way. It can be comfortable to stay in a miserable situation because it is all we know. Yet, the entire time we stay where we are, we complain. The only one who can change us and where we are in our lives....is ourselves. Start with changing your attitude. Know that you deserve the best out of life. Appreciate what you do have. Surround yourself with positive people. Love everything and show everything and everyone how grateful you are. Visualize yourself with a better life....over and over again. Lastly, feel it. Feel the love, the gratitude, the joy of your NEW life. It will come true.

What I am thankful for today:
The Secret
signs from my loved ones who have passed
love
laughter
my children
my friends
Pampered Chef
appreciation
the wonderful people at my church
compliments
blushing moments
my health
the gym
time with the ones I love
energy
sleep
the sunshine
flowers
music
smiles
hugs