{Friday Yeah!}

It's Finally Friday...Too Good to Be True!

Wishing I could bottle this weather and send it right to your door!

I would if I could.

The weather in a word: Gorgeous!

It has rained all week and although I am appreciative of rain,

the SUN is shining and I am beside myself thankful.

Just keeping it real!

I bet it feels wonderful too as I view it

outside my office window with work to still do!

Yes, yes my eyes should be on task looking at my computer and not out the window.

Back to work for me!

I think spring might well be here!

Wishing you a perfect and beautiful kind of weekend!

{Happy St. Patty's Day Thought}

For Today:

I woke up early waiting to see what Beth Moore had to say.

She is like E.F. Hutton to me. When she speaks I listen. Just saying.

I watch her every Wednesday morning before the rooster starts crowing next door.

Yes, I said rooster next door. No I really don't live in the country, smile.

But the rooster thinks he does, smile!

Beth shared a verse that I thought was something good to write on the heart today.

"Stay Alert, Stand Firm in your Faith, SHOW COURAGE, Be Strong."

1 Corinthians 16:13 (NET)

I love that!

Beth then said as I was writing my notes quickly...

• Simply -Walk it out!

• Jesus is Brave, and I am going to walk these steps in FAITH because Jesus lives in me.

• Consider what COURAGE looks like in light of and in the midst

of your situation. See what God says about it and then

act as if Courageous and know that God is right in the very center of that courage.

and well,.....DO WHAT COURAGE WOULD DO.

So simple!

That is walking it out Trust in Christ, to write the story well.

Praying and hoping with all my heart your steps before you solid~good today

and that your heart is just filled with smiles and gladness.

God has your back today and always.

Trust him. He can be trusted.

Pinky Promise with all my heart I will trust Him with everything in me too!

Are you game? Please say yes.

Happy St. Patricks Day to Ya!

My apologies for being out of the blogging world.

I have read your blogs but would rather write heartfelt comments and not just something random.

Just crazy~daisy work efforts as of late that have my attention.

I promise to be back in the swing of things soon.

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{Spark of Heavenly Fire}

"There is in every true woman's heart a spark of heavenly fire, which

lies dormant in the broad daylight of prosperity; but which kindles

up, and beams and blazes in the dark hour of adversity."

-- Washington Irving

Just a little something to inspire your day!

Work is crazy in deadlines.

In gratefulness, multiple clients, so when there is no room

left for time to play on this blog as I would wish,

a quote to inspire might just be worthwhile.

And find some good and perfect sunshine right smack dab in the midst

and just exceed expectations in work effort.

You know....7 dwarfs kind of grateful~hard work!

No...no I am not going to start singing that "Hi Ho" Song!

Now that I think about it....I might!

Just kidding.

Happy Thursday to You!

Hope you find good sunshine all over you!

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{Friday Thought}

There are moments in your life

that make you and sets the course

of who you're going to be

deep in the character of your soul

and how you will walk this life.

Sometimes they're little, subtle moments.

Sometimes they're big moments you never saw coming.

No one asks for their live to change, but it does.

It's what you do afterwards that counts!

That's when you find out the deep of who you are

and what you are made of.

...it just is!

Hopefully it is something Solid and Amazing!

Happy Friday!!! Hoping it is filled with sweet smiles and much success.

Author: Unknown...I tried to find. Added some of my thoughts/words to it.

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{Bright Thinking}

"Happiness is inside your body.

You just have to find out which body part it's in!"

-Soeger Joster (7 years old)

...I love that!

I did not write this below, but read it and it brought sunshine to my thinking.

So sharing with you too. Enjoy.

During the course of a single day, thousands of

thoughts flow through our minds.

Some of them give us life as they build us up, while others

tear us down and steal our hope.

You were not created to be ruled by negative thoughts.

God's desire for you is to take control of your thoughts and

live life to the fullest, experiencing His goodness,

favor and blessings no matter what you're facing.

You can't always control which thoughts come…

but you can decide which ones you allow to stay around.

The Bible says that as a man thinks in his heart, so is he (Proverbs 23:7).

It's so important to understand that our

actions are determined by the way we think.

So many times, we replay the same negative thoughts over and over.

When negativity and doubt set in and stay in your mind,

it is nearly impossible to set a course toward God's best plans for your life.

In Psalm 77, the psalmist cries out to God as he wrestles with his thoughts.

He says he's in deep trouble, he's overwhelmed with

longing for God's help, he can't sleep and he feels rejected.

We all struggle at one point or another with thoughts that take us

down the wrong path. But God wants us to start thinking on

positive things – things that give hope and life.

When we do this, we'll begin to experience greater

victory and see ourselves rising to new levels.

Remember, when you take control of your thoughts,

you ultimately take control of your life.

This is just the beginning of what God wants to do in you and through you.

He's got a great plan for your life to make a mark in this world!

-J. O.

Happy~wonderful day to you!

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{Friday Thought}

Today -

There will be moments of doubt.

There will be moments of fear.

They'll grow if you indulge them.

So focus forward in the great possibilities ahead and

trust in a solid kind of true smile~filled~faith.

Faith

Faith is not belief with out proof,

but complete trust without reservation.

{Faith - Fear = Peace!}

I like that kind of hope.

Wishing you that kind of peace throughout your day.

Hoping Your Weekend Wonderful!

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{Challenge: Smile of Soul~Shine...I dare you.}

What does that even mean? Who knows? I am guessing ecstatic {smile}.

I gently smiled and decided to take this challenge today and try.

I guess I just see it is possible beyond whatever lays heavy on a heart to really be willing.

You know the kind of willing that beyond all circumstances to just lean in and

let joy fill a heart, my heart, to the full, until it is overflowing.

Yes people, I said overflowing! I am not even kidding you. I am not, smile!

The kind of solid that holds hope.

And well, sprinkle a bit of Soul~Shine all over you

and encourage you to find solid joy too beyond all trials big or tiny.

...are you willing?

I hope yes.

I am just saying please try with me.

A great verse below if you are interested.

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!

Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition,

with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding,

will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:4-9

Oh and lastly. Today is my sister, Kelly and brother-in-law, R.J.'s anniversary.

I want to tell you I admire you for walking this journey of life together NO MATTER WHAT.

I love you both big and it is my joy and just well find it very cool to be a part of your lives.

Smiles to your day.

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{A True Thought.....}

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{In All Things....}

Yep. What was my last post about?

Something about the beach and being done with the chill of winter.

I guess in theory if I have a cup of coffee, and the sun is somehow shining on my face,

I will find good in all things.

So here is my grand effort people!

Bed head messy hair, no makeup and all! Eeeeek!

Or, it was about 7am and I did not yet have my wits about me!

Just keeping it real with ya.

Honestly, the snow is beautiful!

Soooooo.......In all things I will be thankful.

The sun is shining and little kids giggling in the snow, so how can I complain?

I just cannot.

Happy Winter Weekend to you all.

Happy Valentines too.

{A Little Winter Sunshine}

The last three weeks at work have been crazy in deadlines!!!!!

...and oh yes....last I checked I am still wearing my pretty

J. Crew winter coat every where I go!

Yes, yes, I am grateful to have a coat. My point is that it is still winter, smile.

...and I am sooooo the sunshine kind of girl.

The kind of sunshine girl that sets her alarm early to see if the gopher saw his shadow.

...and he did indeed see his shadow and yes I will be fine...after the tanning bed that is.

Anyhoo...

I am just sayin.....a moment like this looks divine~yummy~lovely.

You know what I am talking about people! It is winter where you are toooooo.

Images via...seriously I don't know! One is from South Africa. Does that help in my efforts in giving credit to the image source? I tried.

{Happy Friday Thought}

Just sending you all a big bunch of happy!

"Too often we underestimate the power of a touch,

a smile,

a kind word,

a listening ear,

an honest accomplishment,

or the smallest act of caring,

all of which have the potential

to turn a life around."

-- Leo Buscaglia

Have a beautiful and smile~filled weekend!

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