“There is so much more I have in store.” Nine simple words that the Lord spoke to me while I was praying recently. Nine words that started me thinking… One of my favorite scriptures is Jeremiah 29:11 “He knows the plans He has for us…”, and I believe He also wants us to know the plans He has for us. But in order to know those plans, we have to spend time with the plan-maker. I think of fun vacations that my daughter, Abby, and I have spent together. Our most favorite vacation

“I don’t have to chase extraordinary moments to find happiness - it’s right in front of me if I’m paying attention and practicing gratitude.” - Brene Brown I’ve always been a better communicator through writing than I am through speaking. Especially if I’m having to deal with something that may end up in conflict, I’d much rather write a letter. But even when the moment is a happy one, it just flows better if I can write it. I can put my feelings down on paper so much easier

I’ve mentioned in past blogs that I love running for many reasons, and clearing my head is one of them. That’s why I don’t listen to music or anything while I run. It’s just me, unplugged, processing my thoughts, planning my day and often talking to the Lord. As I started my run this morning, my thoughts were scattered as usual, thinking about the list of to-do’s for the day, things I didn’t get done yesterday, and is my pace fast enough? The overwhelming Florida humidity oft