Hubby's asleep. I'm in my comfy chair with thoughts & words rambling thru my mind trying to get from there to here...this page.

My thought/words won't stop twirling, rolling. They rush together to form complete sentences only to be ambushed. I can't get these thoughts/ words to emerge like I want them to flow. 

With a heartache for ones I know, who's hearts are breaking, I consider & pause to lift each one up with prayer for comfort and strength. I have heartfelt words that JUST WILL NOT COME. God has known my heart these last two months.

To the mother/father who diligently cared for their
     daughter and her cancer these last years, 

To the grandmother/grandfather as their granddaughter
     passes,

To the wife who showed me her strength in handling
     her husband's cancer these last months,

To the friend who shockingly learned of her sister's 

     untimely death at the hands of her husband,

To the wife who struggles with cancer & has 

     twin girls...now alone from husband's vehicular death 

                                        and 

To the mother/father of the son whom God called 

     from them, the wife & twin girls.

I am saddened by separation but grateful for the HOPE that is in Christ Jesus. HOPE that one day each will see their loved one again. What joy!!!

I can still see my daddy in my mind, hear his voice when I ride over the road edges & feel his presence when God blesses me with a gentle breeze.

Soon, very soon.

                               

I was recently on my own for 4 days. Hubby & some friends took a mini vacation to Sawgrass to watch The 2015 Players Tournament.

There was NO cooking meals, tv controller contests, toilet lids up or someone in the house with me. I had quick fix foods, all the tv time I wanted & bedtimes of my choice...not to mention the whole bed to myself. For a few days.....yes!

Now I've had a patio project on the burner for some time now, and this time frame was just calling my name. So the day hubby left I headed to Lowe's to purchase what I would need, and that evening I planned my 2nd day alone as the "Start-up" day.

Project:  Patio Redo

To paint:  glider frame, 3 chairs, 3 small tables, shelf 

               stand, 2 metal decor plaques, 1 wood/metal 

               decor plaque

To stain/protect:  glider wood slats

To wash/soak:  3 chair cushions
To finish patio look:  border ideas

For 3 days I worked from dawn to dusk and loved every minute of my work. It was a little frustrating at times but I love the end results.

I was a warrior in my past life! 

My memories revealed a strength and fighting spirit that few could match. I was strong, determined, dedicated, and willing to sacrifice for what I believed in. 

My past life was very difficult and full of struggle, but I was incredibly courageous and achieved a great deal. There was a fire within me that took me far in life. 

I may have had some rough patches in this life, but I, with my warrior self, am here. 

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Curious about this little test on the web 

so I answered a few questions.

WARRIOR

ya' know...

                it's just a good day
    when ya' can work your hands
                                       to clean around the yard,
                      pressure wash the patio
                                       & clean all the yard items.