by Sharon O | May 28, 2011 | Uncategorized
The other day as I was watching the last episode of the Oprah show.
I was impressed with her confidence and her complete control of her new destiny.
She appeared to be someone who knows herself well and is not afraid to let others see it.
I was captivated by her words.
The affirmations for women and the message she passed on to each and every one listening.
“No matter who you are… your message matters. Each one of you has your own platform. Do not let the trappings here fool you. Mine is a stage in a studio, yours is wherever you are with your own reach, however small or however large that reach is.” She continues, “Wherever you are, that is your platform, your stage, your circle of influence. That is your talk show, and that is where your power lies. In every way, in every day, you are showing people exactly who you are. You are letting your life speak for you. And when you do that, you will receive in direct proportion to how you give in whatever platform you have.”
As I listened to her I reflected on the questions:
What kind of platform do I want this blog to represent?
What values to I want it to show as others read the words written?
What is the message I want to deliver within every writing?
For today, this is something I am thinking about.
More will come as I process her last ‘goodbye’ speech.
by Sharon O | May 26, 2011 | Uncategorized
Do you ever have those day or weeks that you feel down and discouraged and perhaps questioning hope?
This weekend I was feeling very tired and somewhat frustrated.
On a new medication for a bladder infection.
For those who understand this problem it is not so fun.
Then on Sunday I noticed my face becoming more round.
Again.
By Monday my face looked like a helium balloon with small slanty eyes.
Folks we have been here before.
I headed into the doctor and he was completely baffled and did a bunch of lab tests.
Today my face is very round.
I would show you the picture but I don’t want to scare you.
It looks exactly like the mumps I had two years ago.
Discouraged?
Yes.
Tired?
Yes.
In pain?
Yes.
Trying to find something positive in this.
Lord God give me the strength to press on and learn whatever I am supposed to learn.
Help the doctor get the results back and help me to be calm and perhaps enjoy the sun in the yard as I plant flowers.
Even with a fat face.
I am on two different antibiotics now.
Just ending the antiviral drug for the shingles I had 4 weeks ago.
My body is under a major attack and my immune system needs an overhaul.
If you feel like praying I would welcome it.
(updated news: I am on prednisone now for the swelling)
Tests are non diffinitive waiting for the real ‘mumps’ test results.
by Sharon O | May 23, 2011 | Uncategorized
Well it is so nice to know I can plant the flowers we bought now that the world did not end.
I look forward to creating the colorful look while the birds make their nests preparing for a new family.
Soon the courtyard will be welcoming and inviting us out for dinners on the round table as the little white lights reflect off the fence line and the fountain bubbles and falls with its fresh water sound.
The courtyard has many memories for us, good and bad.
A memorial service for my sisters husband while she was on hospice.
Remembering the songs we sang to the guitar played by the hospice chaplain.
Remembering the family parties and the children playing on trikes and throwing kong’s for Emma my dog.
It won’t be long till we can enjoy strawberries and blueberries freshly picked for a breakfast shared.
The sun is very hot on the back side of our home and the courtyard is something we can enjoy in the evenings or the cool of the early morning.
I welcome the sun after a long season of rain and clouds and windy weather.
Perhaps we can even plant our garden for fresh vegetables are the best.
I am feeling hopeful and although someday I want to see the Lord and Heaven and all that is there waiting for us.
I just wasn’t quite ready this time for it all to end.
by Sharon O | May 20, 2011 | Uncategorized
Just in case you didn’t see this!
Or this one!
I personally believe this does more harm than good.
My opinion only.
If I was a non-believer would this make me want to be one?
Does fear make us want to change?
And they are also predicting it will be at 6PM so just in case they are right ~
What shall we do on Saturday??
by Sharon O | May 19, 2011 | Uncategorized
So the news is saying a few churches feel the end of the world will be on Saturday the 21st.
That is my dad’s birthday should I send a wish before then or perhaps call him~
Just in case I don’t get the chance?
What about my grand children?
Should I write letters to each of them letting them know my love and my prayers have always been with them. That they are precious and wonderful and my life changed for the good the day I met them and I feel so blessed to have them in my life?
Just in case I don’t get the chance?
What about my children?
Should I write them letters and mail them off letting them know my heart and love for them? That I am proud of them and that they are wonderful adults who have become wonderful parents.
Just in case I don’t get the chance?
What about relationships shattered and broken
waiting to be restored~
Do I rush to restore them?
Just in case I don’t get the chance?
What about my husband?
Should we take tomorrow off and enjoy each others company perhaps for the last time?
Just in case we don’t get the chance?
Do I put off paying bills or buying groceries?
How should I act or think if end of the world is coming soon?
Today is Thursday.
The rumor is for Saturday. That is only two days away.
Perhaps I won’t have to vacuum or clean the bathroom it won’t matter if the world is ending.
Should I be totally irresponsible and drive to the beach and walk in the sand and play with great abandon?
Just in case I don’t get the chance?
Would we truly live our lives differently
if we had a certain amount of time and that is all we get?
Just a few things for us to think about today.
(beach picture by Shelley Collis a good friend of ours)
