Hello ...This is Toni's Tuesday 4 where we strive to get you thinking and blogging and connecting with others.
The saying used to be on my blog as a description: "Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain."
This was important to me when my spine went south on me. I was born disabled and became a dancer. Now I am disabled again. Que sera, sera, whatever will be will be. But we keep on going. and turn the lemons to lemonade...or we should, I think.
Let's talk about it because we have all been there, done that.
1. What/who is your rock through the storms of life? Jesus Christ and my husband.
2. Do you take precautions for bad storms? Well, we do live in hurricane alley...so yes, water and we each have a "go bag" i.e. backpack of clothes, socks, hygiene, MRES MEALS etc. What precautions do you take? Well, our mobile home is strapped down (that is a law here), we have water, matches and fuel (filled in 10 gal portable canisters), MRE'S. I keep saying I am going to invest in hurricane lamps, but we do have rechargeable battery station and flashlights. Also, make sure your important papers and ids are stored in plastic sandwich bags, trust me on this, folk.
3. The Sheep are caroling in the snow... do you sing during the tough times? I wouldn't call it singing, more like humming. What things, what activities pull you through? prayer, period.
4. Whatever we do, we should be there for others in the difficult times.
What advice can you give to those who are going through a difficult time now? Give your life over to Jesus, honest. Knowing the peace, I have with my relationship with our Lord and Savior, it's something that is unmeasurable. Also, make sure you have a good base of friends and/or even family.
Yesterday was the Inauguration of the 47th President. I will tell you; I did cry tears of joy. I really didn't think it would happen. I am sickened though by the pardons that Biden did, and I am happy about the pardons of the J6 folks that 47 did, as the majority of them have been sitting in jail with no trial dates. Some who have been in confinement without trial dates. It's a sad sad world we have been living in. Hopefully, all will be righted.
47 righted J6's worlds last night! Hopefully, they are all home by now but there were 1500 of them! Praise God...
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Donna
It was such a blessing to watch both the Vice President and the President be sworn in yesterday. I pray for them both and I pray our country unites and more move toward our Lord.
ReplyDeleteSo I'm not the only one crying tears of joy yesterday?! That's not to say, my heart wasn't in my throat at first, fearing some lunatic. My husband thinks I'm crazy, but for a good while my attention was riveted on the crowd, trying to see if I could spot Secret Service. (Nope, never happened.)
ReplyDeleteAnyway! Thanks for the tip about storing important docs in plastic bags ... that one hadn't occurred to me.
Tears of absolute joy and relief were here in abundance yesterday, too, Linda. It truly has ushered in a golden age for America. God bless you!
ReplyDeleteI also shed some tears during the inauguration and said to Bob I never thought this would happen. I'm excited to see what comes next!
ReplyDeleteAmen, amen, amen!! Praise God! Great post from start to finish!! Amen!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful answers my friend!!
ReplyDeleteBeing prepared for storms of any kind are so important. Sounds like you all have this completely covered. I sure enjoyed watching the inauguration yesterday....Seems like a load lifted from our shoulders. Isn't it crazy how many law suits are being filed right now? Already? It is currently in the 20's here in Texas...Hoping for some warmer weather by weekend.
ReplyDeleteI cried too! I watched all day long. I probably cried 3 different times. This was the first time I was able to watch, always at work. I feel so fortunate that I was able to watch.
ReplyDeleteYES! Prayer and Jesus! I wouldn't make it without Jesus. Loved your answers! Have a nice week.
I am counting on it all being righted! I loved watching the inauguration and am so happy with the decisions made by 47. Praise God!!
ReplyDeleteHi Linda. Hope you week is going well. We are all hoping for good things ahead. See you again soon! Have a good week!
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