Do you know You were chosen by God before the foundation of the world? Do you know he saw you and created all that is to share with you? Do you know He saw you in your Mother's womb and formed everything about you and He called all of it good? You are so amazing! There is no one like you. No one walks like you, talks like you, writes like you, has your fingerprint, or exact DNA or unique gifting. In fact there are people in your sphere of influence that you can touch in a way like no other. Your life so matters for that reason and so many others. Have a wonderful day thinking about how loved you are. When you breathe remember the God who loves you feels each breath.

I posted this today on Facebook, and it's worth posting here:

"Life is a journey, out of darkness into light and sometimes into more darkness or pain only to find more light and to find that God was there all the time weaving our pain into a garment of praise." Beth Rehbein

It's not officially Spring yet, but there are Robin's and flowers, and budding trees, and new baby deer I saw the other day that are wonderfully clueless and yet I pray for their safety, because not everyone will speak kindly to them and tell them not to be afraid. Sadly, some people are not kind and cannot be trusted to not hurt the tender and innocent, and seemingly foolish.

I keep this page background because even in the darkness of winter, either the season itself or the season of the soul that I am finally coming out of, it gives me a hope for new life. I am such a dreamer and idealist, always hoping there is the proverbial pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, or light at the end of the tunnel or whatever ray of sunshine could be I am grasping for it in my heart and mind, even if it appears that I'm not.

In matters of the heart I am equally simple, and inexperienced and therefore very trusting and with it a huge romantic, believing in the love at first sight, and love for a lifetime ideal. Corny, maybe, but I can't believe that the whole world has ceased to believe in love and call it fairy tales.

In a minute when the sun shines bright, and the chill is off the air, my new love will be here. I can't wait, God always gives the best gifts. I am truly thankful for my life up to this point. I would not exchange all the wonderful memories, the good and the hard. I will not call them bad, for they all are working to make me a better, more patient, more kind, more giving individual. I love all my family, blood, and extended, forever, that's who I am. You have been such a vital part of my journey and I adore you, truly.

God, forever I am yours. Have your way!