Wherever You Are

On July 13, 2015, this is the post I put on my facebook page;

  39 years ago, on this date, God blessed me. God allowed a turn of events to happen to me in which my attitude would guide my thinking. This gave me the outcome that guides my ability to deal with things, most of the time. It gave me a way to view people, knowing that they could be dealing with things of their own, most of the time. Although I fail occasionally, more often than I like, I can honestly say I have been blessed.
July 13, 1976 A car driven by 16 year old girl was hit as she pulled out on Hwy 33 by the light. She was taken to a hospital where she remained unconscious for 4 weeks. Diagnosed with a TBI. She was released after 51 days but returned for physical therapy weekly for another year. She is now living as a witness for the God who created us claiming the life of Jesus Christ as our Savior. Yes, she is writing this post, and loves each one of you who have taken the time to listen. (and those who kept scrolling too) GBYD

I received so many good comments from that post. I learned things that I didn't remember ever knowing before. 

Like, my glasses found in the rootbeer float that I had just purchased, were sitting on the table as a constant reminder to my sisters while I remained unconscious in the hospital.

                                         Wow, an object of disdain or one of hope.

Also, the woman who encouraged, three times, for my sister to sit down at the accident site, actually prayed for me, for her, and my family.

  This woman, another life touched, gave the best thing she could at that moment. The Holy Spirit lead her to give, I don't know who it was nor who might have been around to join in.

One of my cousins was at Church camp when her father, a Pastor, and mother came to tell her.
Another one of my cousins had an accident a year after mine, but with a fatal result.

                                     At times, as her sister recalls, there are lessons everyday even though we don't understand in this lifetime.

Many things happened that I never knew, many people prayed who I had never met, many tears with many lives changed.... 


BUT many are the blessings as a result. God is always in control and always available.

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A few months ago, at my mother's memorial service, my father recalled a trip that they had taken to Israel. It was a very moving time for them to walk where our Lord and Savior, Jesus walked here on earth. They saw the trees and garden where He prayed. 
This was followed by the virtuoso singing of Jerusalem in an operatic style by my talented brother-in-law. 


The images that my father described were a beautiful 

visionary of an entree that mom must have taken to her 

heavenly home.

What this said to me, was to enjoy where you are, wherever you are, knowing that God is with you. Someone may use that moment as a reminder of a wonderful memory and someone else may see it as an entree into your heavenly home and someone will be lead by the Holy Spirit to pray.

Romans 8:28New Century Version (NCV)

28 We know that in everything God works for the good of those who love him.[a]They are the people he called, because that was his plan.

How to find Peace in the

Have you found yourself frustrated when your commute doubles in the Fall?

Have you had to set the alarm an hour earlier in order to not be delayed?

Could it all be due to ‘getting stuck behind the bus’?

I would like to share my tips to keep peace behind that big yellow transport.

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When you find yourself in this type of situation, there are a number of solutions for making your life more bearable.

#1) You could imagine a conversation between students. – Think about what one child would say to the new occupant. Make up a conversation. Ok, so you don’t lip read, that’s fine, use your imagination and remember that you don’t have to memorize Algebra theorems any more.

#2) You could rehearse what you would say to the boss and the reaction you would receive. – Hey, you are alone in the car; give yourself a promotion if you want.

#3) You could turn this into a guessing challenge. – Guess the number of children getting on (or off). Guess the number of stops the bus will make, the number of kids named David, what grade a child is in . . . Keep track of the number when you reach your destination and try to beat your score.

This is the absolute best way to keep your cool in times like this;

#4) Use this time as prayer time. – Pray for the child/children boarding or disembarking. Pray for the child pointing back at you or making a face. Pray for your family, co-workers, news, or neighbors. In any time of stress, this is the best choice.

So the ‘Take Away’ of this How – To lesson is a reminder for everyone; Think of this obstruction as a blessing.   

Or, you may just discover an alternate route to work.