When a storm is coming, all other birds seek shelter. The eagle alone avoids the storm by flying above it. So, in the storms of life may your heart be like an eagle’s and soar above.” – Author Unknown

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BJ has a challenge for you…   Life has been a challenge for everyone this year, for everyone affected by covid and those who weren’t. After years of too much pain, I had surgery in July to alleviate the challenge Read more…


Encouraging you to celebrate what is on near a river.

Do you sit around moping because your life is not the way you want it to be, or do you celebrate what is? When I was a little girl, I imagined my life at my age much differently than it Read more…


Got pain?  Feeling depressed or anxious?  Let’s be angels! “Are you an angel?”, an Appalachian Trail hiker asked me.  I said, “No, I am just someone who loves to help others.”  He replied, “Then you are an angel!” If helping Read more…


I simply cannot keep silent…I must be a whistleblower about this issue! Have you ever been a whistle blower? In Daniel Chapter 3, the Chaldeans were whistle blowers.  They told on Daniel and his friends for not worshiping the King’s Read more…


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Scratch others and yourself.  Help others, help yourself! There is a card game I like to play with friends.  It is called Scratch.  In this game, you bid on how many tricks you will take.  You get points if you Read more…


When you die, others will remember you as you treated them. Do you want to be remembered well? Today I attended a friend’s funeral service.  There was no tension or bad feelings and the mood was peaceful, loving, and gentle.  Read more…


I want to help you any way I can.  Dear Reader, How can I help you? Showing kindness and helping others is good for anyone’s soul, especially mine.  I have had a very hard life and helping others enables me Read more…


Encouraging you to keep your life keys on near a river.

A simple strategy to keep the keys so others cannot drive you over the edge! Yesterday something happened that caused me to experience both anxiety and depression.  I read a book and took a nap to feel better.  Then this Read more…

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