Hello Everyone,
Well this is my 100th post on this blog. I've enjoyed the opportunity to express myself even if there aren't many of you out there reading this. It's therapeutic for me regardless. I would, however like to share some positive things that are going on in my life. I've spent quite a bit of time sharing my frustrations and depression episodes and things similar, in hopes that my words would encourage someone dealing with the same type of feelings I have. It helps to know you're not alone when experiencing depression. That someone out there understands and that it's okay and even healthy to talk about it. I think it's important to be genuine. I'm not always happy, but I'm not always sad and depressed either. I think it's time for some of the good.
As many of you know, I recently moved into a main level apt with only one bedroom. This has been the most positive thing I've done for myself in a long time. I have to give a shout out to my sister who lives here in town close by. She's got some of the strangest ideas when it comes to decorating that just seem to work. I mean who would think to use an old fashioned blinged out dress as wall decoration? She does and it works! She has me rethinking some of my standards and shaking things up a bit. Now, I don't have a dress hanging on my wall but I do have a scarf that's outlining some pictures that looks fabulous. I think my fish likes it too. I have another sister who's about 20 miles away and her and her husband just bought a house and now she gets to start over on her decorating. Changing just a few things in a room can alter it in a way that what once was "a little much" to "warm and inviting", she gets to start from scratch. It's exciting. When I walk through my apt door, I automatically feel good to be HOME. There's just something about the smaller more compact apt that makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.
Today as I sat here at home with my blinds open watching the snow fall for the first time this season, I was overcome by how many blessings I've received this year. Some of them weren't even asked for. I'm humbled when I realize how much of the negative I have focused on. It's genuine alright, but it shouldn't be. I am the only one who can make that decision. The decision to be content with what I've been given. My prayer for all of you and myself is that we will all become active participants in learning to be content and at peace wherever our station in life may be.
Tonight I leave you with an appropriate verse in Hebrews 13: 5b ".....being content with what you have, for He Himself has said, "I will never desert you, nor will I ever forsake you."" Until we meet again, Be Wise, Be Kind, Be True.......Love, Patty