'Tis The Season

It seems the holiday season is upon us. 'Tis the season for God, love, family, friends, food, fellowship...oh and shopping, at least for most of us. 

For The Reedys, 'tis the season for injuries and illnesses. Once per yer, all three of my children get sick or hurt or both. 

Saturday, my youngest decided to run through the house in socks. You guessed it, she took a nasty fall. Her lip was busted open. After many ice packs, ibuprofen, and doctors visits, it's still swollen (pic are too gross to post). Today, my oldest wakes up with his eye swollen shut (pics too ugly to post; it's meme material). He was treated for some type of infection. Tonight, my middle child is complaining of a sore throat. He will get some vitamin c and Theraflu. 

They will be well.

Three Good Things:

We were all blessed in church on Sunday, TWICE.

Hubby stepped in and took care of the oldest & took the youngest to dance school (winning).

Everyone is on the mend.

I didn't overreact when thee spouse had an attitude about something (BONUS).

My prayer has been for God to bind all injuries, illnesses, and diseases and protect our home from anything that isn't of Him. It shall be answered.

Note2Self: Find the good in everything. Life could be a little shop of horror.

Communicate. Capacity. Character.

No matter the number, good things come.

#TisTheSeason

Days of the Week

"All great men endure tribulations, to achieve their goals." ~Lailah Gifty Akita

It's a new day, new week, a new start...

My week is off to a good start. 

Sunday surely was sent from heaven. 

Monday was miraculous, but not muted. 

Today was terrific!

Wednesday will be well.

Thursday, thanks will be given.

Friday, I will be free from more fears.

Saturday shall be the setup for...

Scintillating Sunday!!!

Happy Birthday to ME.

God willing, I will celebrate another birthday. I am HUGE on birthdays. Last year, I turned 35. I had no desire to celebrate, which was odd. this year, I don't know what to expect. I did not make any plans (hubby did), but I am really looking forward to my "new year". 36 will bring new peace that surpasses all understanding, positivity, growth, wealth, and dreams to fruition. 

I plan to put tribulations behind me and achieve my goals. I will pursue my purpose with a renewed focus. My relationship with God shall be stronger; no more emotional roller coaster riding for me. There will not be any more suffering.

#Countdown

FOL Fridays

"A day without laughter, is a day wasted." ~Charlie Chaplin

It's Fall Out Laughing Friday! Laughter is universal, it's relaxing, it's a must. I love to laugh out loud...A LOT! I have decided to share my best laughs of the week, or day, on Fridays. 

I had dinner with one of my good friends this evening. We just needed a few hours of laughter; away from all of our duties as wives and mothers. We caught up on our TV shows, ups, downs, and day-to-day lives. It is during this night that I had the BEST laugh of my week.

Chelsea shared the following story:

One day her girls, ages 6 and 8, were getting dressed. After the six year old had put on her bottoms, including undies and stockings, she goes into Chelsea's room and says, "Mommy, I just felt my crotch and it got a hole in it!" Chelsea was speechless; thinking 'how do I explain this?' Her only response was "HUH?" The six year old explains, "My stockings have a hole in the crotch, I can feel my panties through it."

As a mother, I would have been equally confused, thinking, "how do I explain adult anatomy to a six year old?" and  "why did you touch your crotch?"  When Chelsea told me, I burst into laughter in the restaurant...I was in stitches. Chelsea was also falling out laughing as she relived the moment. This was a much needed night out and laugh. 

Communication. Capacity. Character.

#KidsSayTheDarndestThings

Challenged Myself

Soooo - I must say that anxiety reared it's ugly head about sharing my answers to F4. I then read the following quote on GG Renee's blog and penned my answers:

My biggest fear is needles LOL. Please believe that's real. 

On a serious note, I fear failure. I don't want to fail God, my parents, family, nor myself. Failure, to me, is not reaching my goals and purpose. Failure is not being happy or at least at peace.

My flaws include my heart and my mouth. No need to elaborate...

I refuse to allow my fears and flaws to be my legacy.

At age 30, I'd cringe at moving out of my home to assist my hubby care for his grandmother. We haven't had the best relationship.

 At age 25, I'd cringed at my career. I am so uninspired in my current place of business.   

At age 16, my weight and couch potato life. 

I would stand for equality for minorities and women in my workplace.

If I knew I couldn't fail, I would write my story and open my own business. 

Not trying is worse than failing, guess I should open that business.

I am partially functioning in my purpose. 

I have already given it up...my home and my pride.  

In this moment, I am unashamed, uninhibited, and unbothered. 

There is much more work to be done. 

#StayTuned

#OutOfTheShadows

THOUGHT of the DAY

 

 

Thought of the Day

 

 

 

 

Your heart can be deceitful, sometimes fooling you,

But without love, what would you do?

Let go, let God, risk pain...

Allowing love to reign.

 

#SufferOrSurrender

#OutOfTheShadows

 

 

Challenge Yourself

F4 Challenge: Faults, Fears, Flaws, Feelings

These are the four areas that I struggle with most: faults, fears, flaws, and feelings. Most of which are common human traits. I've been fasting and praying, soul searching, and researching, in an attempt to regain my peace and piece of mind. I made a few discoveries along the way, that I will share later.

Faults: "My fault!" How often have you said this? Ever really consider your faults? My biggest faults are impatience, busyness, and my weight. 

Fears: At the root of every flaw, fault, or feeling is some form of fear. We fear so many outcomes and things, though we are "walking by faith". My biggest fears are needles and failure.

Flaws: Each of us has a fundamental character flaw. We were either born with it or adopted it during our "growing pains". My biggest flaw is my mouth; I always feel the need to explain, share, or obligate myself to something).

Feelings: We must embrace our emotions but not wallow in them. Feelings are fleeting.

I discovered the #30Layers30Days challenge, by GG Renee, via Twitter a while back (November challenge is underway). After completing a couples days of this challenge, I felt inspired and motivated to recommit to my blog, writing, and documenting my journey. I also began asking myself these questions:

*What are your fears? Flaws? Will this be your legacy?

*What about you today would make you cringe at age 30? 25? 16?

*What would you stand for, if you knew you wouldn't be judged/persecuted? 

*What would you do, if you knew you couldn't fail?

*Which is worse, not trying or failing?

*Are you functioning in your purpose? 

*What would you give up to reach your next level/goals?

CHALLENGE: Over the next 7 days, answer these questions...unashamed, uninhibited, and unbothered by anyone or anything. I will share my answers in the next blog (Lawd help me). 

Communicate. Capacity. Character.

#OutOfTheShadows