To God all the Credit

I am so tired today. I have done my daily devotional, morning prayer, fed my dogs, took my meds, worked my business, logged my food intake on my Fitbit app, drank, and drinking water, had the largest salad I have ever made, it was so good, and, at the least, did one productive thing at home. I guess its because I have been looking at my computer all day. I have been trying to work my business and my eyes need a break. The problem is when I put down the computer I usually pick up the tablet or a book, and it's to late in the day to take a nap. lol.

Anyway, I am sure that we will be returning to school tomorrow because we have had lots and lots of sunshine today and we did get up to 36 degrees today. The sunshine has been so beautiful today. Since moving our sitting area up into the living room, and it has so much more light that comes into it, I feel so much better. My emotions are higher than they were. My den is such a dungeon.

Praising God for this day and for the things he has given me, I am truly blessed. To him I give all the credit.

Amen,

Laura

I don't have school today, I'm a bus driver, so I had the opportunity to read my devotional this morning before I started anything else. I would have time in the morning if I would just get out of bed when the first alarm goes off. Yes I have more than one alarm. What a shame that is. As I was reading today I was reminded that God has little assignments for us each day. You know those things that need to be done in your life that keep nagging at you to get it done? I have several of those. If God gives you little assignments and you don't do them how is he going to trust you with the bigger assignments? This is the question I have to address with my business. My business is a big part of my life and if I want it to be successful, through my Lord, then I need to show God that He can trust me to get all the small things done and He will bless me with the one I really want.
I further read, yes I was a couple of days behind, that our stress is brought on by not doing what is asked of us, by procrastinating, and by thinking that we can do it all alone. When we are asked to do something and we don't do it, it weigh's on our minds and be berate ourselves, which makes us sad or depressed, which makes us feel unworthy, and so on. STOP that. It is a vicious cycle and we need to get out of that. When you feel yourself slipping into that cycle, STOP what you are doing, ask for forgiveness and get done. You will feel so much better. When we take on a task and we think, "I got this", I can tell you you're wrong. You need to pray constantly about each task, no matter how small, and thank God for assigning it to you and do it with love and gratefulness in your heart. With God all things are possible.
Live Blessed my friends and show God you love Him daily.


Laura

A must read

https://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=the+wisdom+of+oz&tag=mh0b-20&index=aps&hvadid=77859171075649&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_4dkh5vyfvp_e

I don't know if I can do this or not but I just had to share. A dear friend sent this book to me and I was eager to read it. I have read it AND I have read it twice. I might even go for a third time as it takes me a while for things to sink in. lol If you really wish to make positive changes this year, I HIGHLY recommend this book. I want to thank my friend and the authors for this book. I have been thinking above the line ever since and when I sink below the line, I get it off my chest and then I go back up and say how do I fix this.

Taking a break

I took a break today from all the moving and cleaning we have been doing over the snow bound weekend. We have had furnace issues and it has been so cold in my house. Today I turned off the furnace and it felt warmer because the cold air wasn't blowing around me. My husband came home and he fixed it again. Hopefully we won't have anymore issues for the rest of the winter. From my lips to God's ears. Anyway, as I sit here tonight pondering the inactive day I took today, I feel quilty about just working on the computer today. Tomorrow will be a better day. I am hoping I can do things better like I have set on my agenda. Focus is the key and God is the answer!

Getting 'er done

I know that title might bring back some other kind of memories but since me and the family are snow bound we decided to but an actual work day to work. Christmas stuff put away, check. Bookcase moved and dusted, check.
I know that doesn't sound like a lot but if you knew my husband and saw my house you would understand. Don't get me wrong, I love him very much and he takes very good care of us but he is such a pack rat. Oh my goodness!

This is how we started out this morning. Man we start out so energized and ready to go. We did real good. Like I said above, Christmas done, bookcase done. On top of that we have moved one of our rocking chairs up in the living room and we have decided that we are going to move the big couch out and put the love seat in from of the picture window. We still have a long way to go but this is how it is right now.

For today....I am done!

So much I want to do

5 hours and 40 minutes! The year is winding down and I know that a lot of people have made or are making New Years Resolutions. I know that I am. I have not make any in the past because I never had the follow thru. This year is going to be different. I am going to make those resolutions and I'm going to use you to help me get it done. I'm an not, however, going to make the same old one that everyone makes, to loose weight, no way. This resolution is going to be to....

1. Eating Healthier
 
2. Journal more
   
3. Pray every day
 
4. Read a daily devotional
 
5. Exercise more

6. Work my business with God by my side (and my husband)

7. Do something productive around my house everyday.

With all of that it includes the one resolution that most make, take time for myself, is already included. With all of that I will also be able to take care of my family and meet the needs of others.

Happy New Year my friends and Happy Cooking
Laura

Darkness into light

The blogpost I made before this was my life up until about 3months ago. This past summer was a hard for me, but let me back up just a little more. In 2015 I had back surgery and I knew that I was not going to be able to return to the work I was doing, so I asked a question on social media that said, "what can I do for a living that will not tax my back but give me a great income"? My Cousin said "what about consulting"? I told her, that would be a great idea but what do I consult on and she suggested I become a consultant with Jamberry Nail Wraps. I did that for a little while, and I do mean a little while, as I learned very quickly that it was not for me. I cook. I make people happy through their tummies. If you go away from my table hungry it's your own fault. So, in February of 2016 I became a Pampered Chef consultant. I worked my business and I did fine in the beginning, but, after a while business slowed down and I stopped asking questions. I didn't work my business. Things were tough this past summer and I wanted to blame everyone else around me for my troubles. I blamed my team leader for not seeing that I was falling off the grid. I blamed another team member for not inviting me to her wedding. On that comment I have to say that I have known the two ladies for about 30 years and I wanted them to come and save me and my business. Well, one day I was sitting on my butt at home and I decided to email my director and ask her a question and boy did I get a butt kicking. I deserved every thing she said to me and more. I was being the most selfish person I have ever had the displeasure of meeting. My team leader was in Texas trying to save her family home during the hurricane and flooding and the other teammate had a limited venue as well as a limited budget. OMG, am I the most stupid person on the face of this earth. Anyway, after I got my head wrapped around what I was doing, I got off my butt, started taking accountability for my own actions and my own business. Because guess what? There is NO ONE here to tell me that the extra step I take for my friends, family, customers, or clients is above my paygrade! I can do whatever I want. I can spoil my clientele as much as I want to and no one can tell me to stop that, your not qualified to do that. I realized that I am here and I AM the one that can make a difference. If I am able to help one person make their life easier in the kitchen and answer the eternal question "What's for dinner" than I have done my JOB. I have been a complete success! I want to know what their kitchen challenge is and I want to help them solve that problem so that it's not a problem anymore. Bring the family back to the table because we have lost our simplest idea of family values. Why go to a shrink, although I need one, and talk out the troubles of a hard day. Sit down with the family and talk about it. Put all the electronics in a basket and don't touch them until dinner and family time are over. Talking about our day helps us to distress and relax. We can problem solve, help our children with everyday problems that they are unaware that you had to face when you were in school.
Let the light in my friends, let the sun warm your skin and heal your heart. Stop letting the world control you and what you do.