You know, this has been a pretty rough year. We buried my Father-in-law in January. The Anniversary of my mothers death was in May. In June, I quit my job with the County to pursue our business full time. And since then we have financially struggled, but GOD has always made a way. November was the Anniversary of my daddys death. This month my family learned from doctors that my grandson, who just turned 4, may be a high functioning Autistic child. Nothing in MY life has ever come easy (sigh).....Now the holiday season is upon us and a new year is about to begin. Each year I reflect on all of the events of the previous year and I try to measure whether I am moving forward, standing still or going backwards. It gives me a perspective on what to do the coming year to change the course of my life. I think this year, despite the sadness and struggles, I have inched forward some. New opportunities are coming and hopefully, financial stability. But I am grateful none the less. Adding to that, all the horrifying developments in our nation that we are seeing in the news, compounds the lack of overall joy. It saddens my heart to know that we live in a society that is selfish, unforgiving and tainted with histories of shadows of discrimination and hate. Is this the legacy we will leave our children and grand-children? Is this how we will prepare their futures? I think often about the lives of other people and give much thought to how I treat them because life does matter and we never know if how we treat someone will be the key to how long they will live. I wont leave this life with the burden of the world on my shoulders. I can only make accountability for myself on Judgment day. I am certain that right now God weeps for the condition of our world and I can imagine His disappointment in all the people who are assisting the process of its tattered condition. I pray for souls of those who have lost their lives at the hands of others and their families. And for the souls of those who have taken them, because I know eventually, it all comes full circle. For anyone who is having problems this season with other people, Forgiveness is not about them, its about you, so you can move forward. Life only hinders those who allow it. We block ourselves most of the time from many accomplishments, not others. You simply have to remain aware of that fact and make sure to get out of your own way when you need too. This Holiday, I want everyone to know that no matter who you are, where you come from or where you are going, you have value. You are unique in your own way and no matter what happens in the world as a whole, you retain the right to make your own decisions. When presented with an opportunity to ease the hardship or sadness of someone else, do your heart good and make their day. For all of your children, family, loved ones and friends, my family wishes you the BEST Christmas Season! Many blessings to you all!!!!!
Posted on: Tue, 23 Dec 2014 16:45:34 +0000