I believe that some of your gains in 2016 were a direct result of your struggles. I know mine were. Take a look at this video where I share a dream I had yesterday on 1/1/17.
Comment below and tell me what good fruit came from your struggles in 2016!
There are only a few things you need to know about me.
I have a big, blended family. And by big, I mean 12 kids, a son-in-law, and 5 perfect grandchildren. We have been through hell and back and I wouldn’t change a thing.
I hate religion but I love Jesus.
I'm a die-hard American and I love my country.
I run because punching people is frowned upon.
I ride a Harley Davidson Road King® because every Queen deserves a King.
And … I'm super stubborn and that is why I will not stop until I have helped bring healing to every person I can, in any way that I can.
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My struggle in 2016 and years before that was chronic neck pain. I cried out to God so many times and cried endlessly why? I have so many things I want to do. I felt like I was watching life and it was passing me by. I felt hopeless and worthless because of all the physical things I couldn’t do or that were a real struggle for me. I decided to change my thinking about what I couldn’t do and began to focus on what I could. I could lend an empathetic ear to someone having a difficult day, I could go into work with a big smile on my face and build relationships with patrons and co-workers and be a light in spite of the darkness I felt inside. I helped my daughter when she was hurt; putting her pain before mine. Then in March I felt my prayers to God had been answered. I was given an opportunity to have a disc replacement ( I had 3 herniated discs ) in my neck. It has been nearly 10 months since my surgery, and I have experienced much improvement and sometimes still have to remind myself hey, I can do that!! I have hard days on occasion and on those days I still give thanks because I do not have pain 24/7 anymore. I saw my doctor in the grocery store just before Christmas and thanked him again for all he did for me and that God has gifted his hands with great surgical ability. I am so thankful to feel like myself again, and in 2017 my focus continues to be on gratitude, trust, and being thoughtful about others, my actions, words, and living my life.
I love your ♡ Kim and am thankful we have been able to connect. Hoping we can see each other in person on 1 of my trips to Wisconsin. It’s been too long cousin. Hugs to you!
What a beautiful story of choosing life in your thoughts. And I love your courage, fighting through it all and being better for it. We are family! 😉 xoxo!
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My struggle in 2016 and years before that was chronic neck pain. I cried out to God so many times and cried endlessly why? I have so many things I want to do. I felt like I was watching life and it was passing me by. I felt hopeless and worthless because of all the physical things I couldn’t do or that were a real struggle for me. I decided to change my thinking about what I couldn’t do and began to focus on what I could. I could lend an empathetic ear to someone having a difficult day, I could go into work with a big smile on my face and build relationships with patrons and co-workers and be a light in spite of the darkness I felt inside. I helped my daughter when she was hurt; putting her pain before mine. Then in March I felt my prayers to God had been answered. I was given an opportunity to have a disc replacement ( I had 3 herniated discs ) in my neck. It has been nearly 10 months since my surgery, and I have experienced much improvement and sometimes still have to remind myself hey, I can do that!! I have hard days on occasion and on those days I still give thanks because I do not have pain 24/7 anymore. I saw my doctor in the grocery store just before Christmas and thanked him again for all he did for me and that God has gifted his hands with great surgical ability. I am so thankful to feel like myself again, and in 2017 my focus continues to be on gratitude, trust, and being thoughtful about others, my actions, words, and living my life.
I love your ♡ Kim and am thankful we have been able to connect. Hoping we can see each other in person on 1 of my trips to Wisconsin. It’s been too long cousin. Hugs to you!
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What a beautiful story of choosing life in your thoughts. And I love your courage, fighting through it all and being better for it. We are family! 😉 xoxo!
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