Joy, Joy, God's Great Joy!!!!!!!

Cliff

First, my friend Cliff self-published his very own book. Not only did he write and publish it, but he put them together himself. Yes, he actually took the time to glue the books together himself or bind them, for a more literary term.

A few years back, my book club read his book, and we were so impressed. I loved Cliff before I read this book, but after reading it, I both loved and respected him. Boy, does he have a story to tell. Such a book of struggle, survival, courage, and it's his own true story.

Yes, this is the same guy who I wrote about that "pulled me out" when I was having "one of those days."

Anyway, Cliff's book, The Time of My Life or Was It is now being sold on Amazon, and you can download it to your Kindle. Now, EVERYBODY in the world can read it. Glory to God!!!

Here is the link to the book: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1480062111/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1350064683&sr=1-1

Mom

Secondly, my 77 year old mother is ONLINE. She has a BRAND new Smart TV, and she is officially online. My sister said that the first thing that she did was go to The Mobile Press Register's obituary section. (You know older people love to keep up with who died.) And, she also has an email address. Glory to God!!! I am sooooo thrilled for my momma. Now, she can be "In the World" with the rest of us.

I wonder what is next for her: Facebook, passionate love, marriage, home business etc.

Live Until You Die!!!!!!

Brandon

Thirdly, My nephew Brandon is home resting after having surgery this week! He said that he is still trying to recover but is a little weak. I was happy about his recovery progress, but I was even more thrilled when he said "Also wanna make sure that I stay healthy too. I remember ur post about staying healthy and doing the rights things for our bodies....so true for me now."

With that attitude, the world better look out.

So happy for Brandon!!!!!

Sonia and Me!

Fourth, My friend Sonia, whom I have known since we were Marching Crimson Pipers at Tuskegee, told me news this morning that made my heart skip a beat. I wanted to cry, but I was in the grocery store and was not sure if that was a good idea. She and I and a whole lot of other people have been standing with Sonia on this issue, AND it's Harvest Time!!!

While we have been standing with Sonia, she has truly been blessed with so many of the desires of her heart.

I have learned so much from Sonia this past year.

I am Overjoyed Today!!!!

Joy, Joy, Joy, Down in my soul!!!

One of Those Days........

I had an awesome weekend spending time with my niece and her family, and I really enjoyed the Rock and Roll half marathon in VA Beach, but I was very disappointed with my time......

Not sure if it was the disappointment with my time or yesterday being my Daddy's birthday or if it was something else that sent me into a really crazy place.

Yesterday, I had every negative emotion that a person can have: indecisiveness, doubt, grief, restlessness, sadness, anxiety and the list goes on and on.

My dryer was not working, and I wash everyday. (Oh MY!) So, I still washed, and I went to the laundromat to dry my clothes. Thank God that the laundromat is very close to my house, it was empty, and it took my things about 15 minutes to dry. (It was painless!) I called a friend to meet me in DC, and then I called him back to say that I changed my mind. (Indecisiveness!) I drove to Georgetown, and then decided that I wanted to go back home. (Restlessness!) I thougth of my Daddy on his birthday and went into the ugly cry. (Grief and sadness!) At least I was pleased with my dinner yesterday: butternut squash, kale pesto, and cottage cheese for a treat.

I was thinking that I am too much on a routine, I want to run faster, I need to try new restaurants and bars, I need to bike more, I need a running group for speed training, I hope that my dryer can be fixed, I want my light fixed in my kitchen, why don't I have dishwasher detergent, I'm not a good teacher, I need to infuse technology into my classroom, I am clueless when it comes to dating, I wonder why God places such priority on loving EVERYBODY, and on and on and on......

Finally, I really needed to be pulled out, and I called my friend Cliff, and he did pull me out. I met Cliff when we were both pursing degrees from George Washington University, and he and I spent a lot of time convincing each other that we could make it through GW, and we did. Since then, we have served each other by being there when we need to hear "The Truth" and to be "pulled out."

So, Cliff talked to me for about two hours while I cleaned the kitchen, made up my bed, ironed my clothes, packed my lunch etc....

AND, he pulled me out. I hung up feeling empowered and ready for the next day.

I have more good days than bad days, but yesterday was "One of those days."