Just a little sumpun to share

incredibly wise advice.....love it

Distractify is with Charlene Cordova.

December 5, 2013 at 1:05pm ·

This is powerful.

I saw this on my facebook from 4 years ago and it struck me again with its wise words. We all need these reminders, especially me. Remember Be Wise, Be Kind, Be True, Love, Patty

More and more changes

Hello Everyone,

I am truly blessed. Yesterday my granddaughter Amelia got to come home. She's a whopping 4 lbs, 10 ozs. She is so tiny but so beautiful. I got to see her youngest brothers reaction......priceless. He was instantly in love. He was kissing her whole face with his open mouth and kept trying to pick her up. He just hit 16 months old. It was unexpected for him to respond that way. His reaction was way cooler than what we thought. He's dealing with some jealousy issues, but that's to be expected. I'm just so happy she's home and healthy. I will update you all if anything changes but I believe only good things are coming their way. My youngest son and his wife have come through some difficult times recently. But, they're holding their own and I couldn't be more proud of them both. I am blessed. So are they!

In other news, it looks like one of my other kids will be going through a divorce. It's sad, but after the things that were said and done, it is obviously the best thing for them. The kids will suffer some but I know my child well enough to know that they won't be lacking in love and all the necessities they might need. I'm not celebrating the end of their marriage or anything but I can honestly say I understand what my child is going through and knowing how tough it is and the long road ahead. She has a good head on her shoulders and the main reason I'm talking about this is because they need prayer. We all need prayer, but a little extra never hurts and will be definitely appreciated. Please and thank you ahead of time for any prayers you may offer on their behalf.

My other son is there with my daughter to assist with whatever she may need as far as babysitting and just general all around kind of shoulder to lean on. I sure wish I could be there but her dad and step-mom are close and with her brother there as well, she's not going it alone. I'm very thankful for that.

This is enough for now. I just want to remind everyone that difficult times are not something you can avoid. Everyone has their share. It's not the nature of the difficulty that defines who we are, rather it's how we respond to those times. I've heard it said that God doesn't give us anything that we can't handle. I disagree completely. God uses these times to remind us that He's there and can help. The Lord never wants us to suffer needlessly, but He allows these times to teach us and guide us to be better people and closer to Him.

Until next time, Be Wise, Be Kind, Be True..............and stay on your knees during difficult times, it helps!

Love to all, Patty

Happy New Year and Christmas and baby, etc

Hello Everyone,

Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and all that jazz. I pray that everyone enjoyed their time off work and got to spend time with family and/or loved ones. (they're not always the same, unfortunately). I am just glad the new year is here. I have hope for positive changes for this year. Who knows, maybe we'll be called to serve by The Lord in an entirely different location......like heaven, or wherever it is that we go until our final destination is completed and ready for us. Now, that is exciting!

The weather outside is frightful, legitimately frightful....cold as 'the cold blue tundra'. It's not fit for man nor beast. But, tomorrow and I believe at least the next day will not only be tolerable but actually above freezing......holy cow, I'm excited!

On that note, I have a new granddaughter that I'm anxious to meet. She was born on Dec. 19, and needing to spend time in the NICU. There is hope she'll be able to come home tomorrow. Not having a vehicle has made it very difficult to be patient. But it makes me feel better knowing it's not just me who hasn't met her. Her brothers are all anxiously waiting to meet their new sister in person. After 3 boys in a row, all about 18 months apart, I'm believing this is going to be one tough little girl. She's not my first granddaughter but my other two are in Missouri so I don't get to see then very often. I do enjoy talking on the phone with them. They are so much like their mother, it's hilarious. She is such a good mom, I'm very proud of her.....not perfect mind you, but she sincerely tries, as do the rest of my grandchildren's parents. My daughters husband truly tries to be a good dad. My youngest son with the 4 kids has a wonderful wife whom I love very much even though she scares me. She knows no fear and doesn't pay attention to what others think of her, not that she needs to worry about that sort of thing. She's very kind and I love that about her. Ok, enough about all that. I will give you an update tomorrow. Just to let everyone know, I have been a busy grandma. I've been helping almost on a daily basis with the boys so my son Ben and his wife Alex can spend time with Amelia. But I'm trying to be a better blogger also.

To all my loved ones who read my ramblings and all of you who put forth the effort to read my blog even though you really don't know me. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. But I've taken my night meds and time for me to "hit the hay" as they say.

Please be careful out there wherever you are and look out for your fellow man. Any small thing to assist another never goes unseen or unappreciated. The Lord sees and your reward will be worth it. But your motivation should be to be a kind person. To end this message I must stick with past musings that have touched me and hopefully you.

Be Wise, Be Kind, Be True.
I love you all,
Patty (about 20 miles outside of Omaha)

Take care and keep the faith!! He is Risen and He will return soon!