Dedicated to my Mom and Dad....

Originally posted on 8/1/2016

 

It was a busy morning, about 8:30, when an elderly gentleman in his 80's arrived to have stitches removed from his thumb.   He said that he was in a hurry as he had an appointment at 9:00am.

I took his vital signs and had him take a seat, knowing it would be over an hour before someone would be able to see him.  I saw him looking at his watch and decided, since I wasn't busy with another patient, I would evaluate his wound.  On exam, it was well healed, so I talked to one of the doctors, got the needed supplies to remove his sutures and redress his wound.

While taking care of his wound, I asked if he had another doctors appointment this morning, as he was in such a hurry.   The gentleman told me no, that he needed to go to the nursing home to eat breakfast with his wife.  I enquired as to her health.   He told me that she has been there for a while and that she was a victim of Alzheimer's Disease.

As we talked, I asked if she would be upset if he was a bit late.  He replied that she no longer knew who he was, that she had not recognized him in 5 years now.

I was surprised, and asked him, "and you still go every morning, even through she doesn't know who you are?"

He smiled as he patted my head and said "She doesn't know me, but I still know who she is."

I had to hold back the tears as he left.  I had goose bumps on my arms and thought, that's the kind of love I want in my life.

True love is neither physical or romantic.  True Love is an acceptance of all that is, has been, will be and will not be.  

The happiest people don't necessarily have the best of everything.  They just make the best of everything that that have.

I hope this resonates with you as much as it does for me.  We are all getting older.  Tomorrow may be our turn.

This is for my stepmother who suffered with Alzheimer's and my dad who lovingly took care of her...

I love you Mom & Dad

Gratitude is EVERYTHING!

When we adopt an attitude of gratitude we begin to appreciate all of the wonders of this world.
Sometimes it is the small of things that bring the biggest smiles to our face.  It may be the thoughtfulness of a friend or neighbor.  Then again it may just be the joy you gain from helping others.  What ever we can be grateful for will always serve us well.

Always have hope...

Sharing the journey with others...

Previously posted in May 2016.

 

A friend of mine recently shared why she writes to share her experiences with others.   She inspired me to share my experiences as well.  

Some times Mediumship isn't about giving a message to a specific person.   Some times it is leaving the breadcrumb for someone to make their life better.  Inspire them to explore and find their own truth.  

There is a segment of Mediumship that is about inspirational talks and writing.   They are just as powerful as giving a message to someone from a loved one that has passed on.   Sometimes even more powerful because they can affect the lives of many.

If you have found this breadcrumb and it helps you smile today; well then, I have done my job. 

My story is not that extraordinary but something that I have learned along the way, may just make your life easier.   So I share things that inspire me, make me smile and that I feel the need to share.   I may never know who it is important to, but I have faith that in sharing my journey that it will help someone else.  

Setting your priorities straight....

Saw this awhile ago, it made an impact on me.  I hope you find value in this as well.  Too often our priorities are all messed up.

When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and the 2 Beers.

A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him.

When the class began, he wordlessly picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls.

He then asked the students if the jar was full.  They agreed that it was.

The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly.

The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls.   He then asked the students again if the jar was full.   They agreed it was.

The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar.  Of course, the sand filled up everything else.   He asked once more if the jar was full..  The students responded with a unanimous 'yes.'

The professor then produced two Beers from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar effectively filling the empty space between the sand.

The students laughed..  'Now,' said the professor as the laughter subsided, 'I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life.

The golf balls are the important things---your family, your children, your health, your friends and your favorite passions---and if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full.

The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house and your car..  The sand is everything else---the small stuff.

'If you put the sand into the jar first,' he continued, 'there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls.

The same goes for life.  If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff you will never have room for the things that are important to you.  Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness.

Spend time with your children.

Spend time with your parents.

Visit with grandparents.

Take your spouse out to dinner.

Play another 18.

There will always be time to clean the house and mow the lawn.  Take care of the golf balls first---the things that really matter.   Set your priorities.  The rest is just sand.

One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the Beer represented.  The professor smiled and said, 'I'm glad you asked.'

The Beer just shows you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of Beers with a friend.

Having Faith isn't always easy....

Pay attention

                           And when you do, you can smile.

Patience -- a message I keep giving people the most

This was originally posted April 2016.

 

Patience is often said to be a virtue.  Fishing has taught me a few things about being patient.   You must sit and wait for the fish to find your bait and then wait for the exact right moment to reel it in.  Often the success is in the preparation for one's goals.   In doing so you must wait for the outcome, trusting that all you have done in the preparation will result in the desired result.

Patience is a message that I have been giving to a lot of people lately.   My friend Colleen it seems I remind her regularly about it.   I have noticed the number of times I give this message lately.   It seems that women get this message more often then men.   It is interesting that consistently women have more problem with this then men.

Life is not about everything that you get in life, it’s more about the memories you make and the things you learn along the way.   If you were to get everything when you wanted, you would miss out on so many of the memories.  Often the sweetest memories are those that you had to wait and pray for.

Try kindness...

Have patience....

The World needs more Compassion

Compassion is hard for many people.   Perhaps it is because they have not seen it in action.  It is the simple acts of kindness and compassion that mean the most to people. 

Compassion is simply concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others.  You do not have to do much to be compassionate.  

Compassion is the response to the suffering of others that motivates a desire to help.  Remember it is not what we think that will help but the person we have the compassion for that matters.  

Sometimes compassion is simply sitting quietly listening to the person and allowing them to work through the problem or situation.   Sometimes it is lending a hand.   Other times, compassion is not judging the person for where they stand at the moment.

Patience is needed right now...

Most Importantly... Love yourself!

 

You are part of the joy in my life...

What does love look like?

Something to think about....

I heard a "TELLING" taught to me   I want to share it with you....
 
When I was young I saw a Drunk passed out on the Street
He could have been anyone anywhere
The Elder put 10 dollars into his shirt pocket
I asked the "ELDER" I was escorting to an event
HOW could you give that "DRUNK 10 bucks?
He will just use it for booze?

The Elder said to me so by giving this man you do not know 10 dollars I have feed your preconceived notions.   You are my escort for a reason and here is the lesson for you.   I know this man and he has had a very rough life.   He lost his family.  He lost everything he held dear.  He probably drinks to forget his pain.

I gave him the 10 bucks in the hope that when he awakens he will grab a hot meal and perhaps someone like you will meet him and buy him a coffee and perhaps if you are lucky enough he will share his story...

Later that day I ran into this man and hearing the Elders words I did buy him a coffee, and we sat and talked....  He talked about finding 10 dollars in his pocket that morning as he Prayed to the Creator for a sign to get healthy and he wished for some food when he awoke.
 
I was shocked at how such a simple act of kindness by my Elder had unimagined consequences to such a foolish man as me and the person that had received the 10 dollars. I shared with him some contact numbers to get help and said it was nice to meet him and wished him well on his journey.
 
A few months later I again saw this man when he came to renovate my friends house. As I watched him work I saw the pride he took in his work and asked him Why?  He answered that to work with his hands is a reflection of his character and so he tries to do the best job that he can.   He told me of how one simple act a few months before helped him turn his life around. 

After he was done we smudged and I thought as the smoke rose to the sky. I learned a valuable lesson to not judge a man .... as we all have our story and we can all be the change

Have faith....

What is Hope?

 

It is fun when someone finds their power!

About Hope

 

Mediumship as described in the Bible

Spiritual Phenomena in the Bible

        

MATERIALIZATION
Genesis 3:8, 18:1, 32:24      Exodus 21:10,11     Ezekiel 11:9     Daniel 5:5     Luke 24:15,16,29,30,31     John 20:1,12,14,19,30

INDEPENDENT SPIRIT WRITING
Exodus 24:12, 32:16, 34:1     Deuteronomy 5:22, 9:10

SPIRIT WRITING
Daniel 5:5

TRUMPET SPEAKING
Exodus 19:13,16,19, 20:18       Revelation 1:10

SPIRIT LEVITATION
1 King 18:12      Ezekiel 3:12,13,14, 8:3     Acts 8:39

INDEPENDENT SPIRIT VOICES
Deuteronomy 9:12,13     1 Samuel 3:3,9     Ezekiel 1:28     Matthew 17:5     John 12:28,29,30       Acts 9:4, 7; 11:7,8,9

SPIRIT COMMUNICATION IN DREAMS
Job 33:15     Joel 2:28     Genesis 28:12, 31:24, 37:5

TRANCE
Genesis 15:2,17     Daniel 8:18, 10:9     Acts 9:3,9, 22:17     

SPIRIT TESTS
Genesis 21:14,19      Exodus 4:14,31     Judges 6:14,31     1 Samuel 1:10,11, 17, 26,27, 10:2, 6, 9,10

GOLDEN RULE
Matthew 7:12

HEALING - OLD TESTAMENT
Numbers 21:8,9    2 Kings 4:18, 37, 5:1, 14

HEALING - NEW TESTAMENT JESUS THE HEALER
Luke 5:12-26, 9:11, 14:2, 4      Mark 3:2, 5     John 4:47,54

GIFT OF HEALING
1 Corinthians 12:9,28

HEALING BY MAGNETIZED ARTICLES
2 Kings 4:29     Acts 19:11,12

DISCIPLES CHARGE TO HEAL THE SICK
Matthew 10:8     Luke 9:2, 10:9

DISCIPLES HEAL THE SICK
Acts 3:1, 8, 16:8,10

U.F.O. IN THE BIBLE
Ezekiel 1:1-5,16-21,28; 2:1, 10:4,5     Zachariah 1:9,10, 5:1,2      Matthew 2:9, 21:30      Acts 1:9,10,11       2 Kings 2:11     Exodus 13:21,22, 19:9,11,12,13     Psalm 68:17,33,34     Daniel 7:13,14,15        Luke 21:27     Revelation 1:7, 4:3-6

Sometimes it is easier to just smile...

 

This is your reminder about patience...

 

How are you going to use today?

 

This is classic boundaries...

 

Love yourself...

 

Always BELIEVE!

 

Our pets have great advice!

 

Have patience....

It takes effort!

 

Put your energy into dreams...

What walls are you going to break down?

 

 

Sometimes we build walls which we feel will protect us from some situation, only to find they have become a prison.  

 

The hard part now is how do dismantle this prison we have built.  It depends on the courage we have to start removing each brick. The task at hand is a matter of determination and how bad we want to over come our situation.

 

 Be Bold  Have Faith You Can Do It!