Getting Fit

You would think that being diagnosed with Diabetes would set my diet and fitness wheels in motion, but it hasn’t. I was diagnosed in 2011 and I have not really done anything to regulate my sugar or eating habits. I am ashamed to be sitting here typing about my failure to get my fitness and health in check. It wasn’t until today that I realized that I REALLY need to take my health more seriously. I was having a conversation about working out with my man today and the excitement he has for fitness (he’s a health nut) really put things in perspective for me. I am not a heavy woman, I weigh 137 lbs. but the problem I have is my mid section and I am not in the best shape. I can’t run from one end of the block to the other without being out of breath. Well, today, I had an epiphany and I am going to jumpstart my diet and exercise plan effective immediately. I am not going to eat any junk WHATSOEVER! I have to be here to take care of my son and my future husband. As of this day, I cut out all bad habits and get my health in check. Pray for me! 

 

Kimsue 

TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS IN NEWTOWN, CT.

TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS IN NEWTOWN, CT.

Twas’ 11 days before Christmas, around 9:38 when 20 beautiful children stormed through heaven’s gate.
their smiles were contagious, their laughter filled the air.
They could hardly believe all the beauty they saw there.
They were filled with such joy, they didn’t know what to say.
They remembered nothing of what had happened earlier that day.
“Where are we?” asked a little girl, as quiet as a mouse.
“This is heaven.” declared a small boy. “We’re spending Christmas at God’s house.”

When what to their wondering eyes did appear, but Jesus, their savior, the children gathered near.
He looked at them and smiled, and they smiled just the same.
Then He opened His arms and He called them by name.
And in that moment was joy, that only heaven can bring those children all flew into the arms of their King And as they lingered in the warmth of His embrace, one small girl turned and looked at Jesus’ face.
And as if He could read all the questions she had He gently whispered to her, “I’ll take care of mom and dad.”

Then He looked down on earth, the world far below.
He saw all of the hurt, the sorrow, and woe.
Then He closed His eyes and He outstretched His hand, “Let My power and presence re-enter this land!”
“May this country be delivered from the hands of fools”
“I’m taking back my nation. I’m taking back my schools!”

Then He and the children stood up without a sound.
“Come now my children, let me show you around.”
Excitement filled the space, some skipped and some ran.
All displaying enthusiasm that only a small child can.
And I heard Him proclaim as He walked out of sight,
 

“In the midst of this darkness, I AM STILL THE LIGHT.”

Written by Cameo Smith, Mt. Wolf, PA

Love at First Sight Really Does Exist

Five years ago, I locked eyes with the man I am going to marry. He was strategically placed by God for us to find one another and I am so very blessed that he is finally a part of my life. He was filling in for my regular driver, as he was on vacation. I went to step on the bus and looked up to this man that was so beautiful and mild mannered. We stood for about five seconds staring at one another, but it felt like five minutes. I saw him for one week straight and then he was gone. Being a bit old fashioned, I didn’t want to say anything, because if he was interested he’d say something. Well, he was interested, but he was going through something and was unavailable to me (of course I inquired) and I was in a “relationship” with a man that did not love me back. Five years later, he was assigned the run that would allow us to cross paths again. I smiled and batted my eyes every morning, spoke and harmlessly flirted. He seemed interested, so I decided to throw caution to the wind and write him a note (I’m famous for notes). The note said that I don’t know if the interest or attraction is mutual, but in the even that it is; I would really like the opportunity to get to know you. I gave him the note on a Friday, but he didn’t call. I was a little bruised, assuming that he wasn’t interested, but I later found out that he was actually waiting to get off that line to communicate with me (we have some nosy passengers). Unfortunately, he was selected for that line again and he didn’t call. We spoke everyday, but I was still clueless as to why he was not calling me. I tried to forget about him, but how do you do that when you see a person everyday and your heart beats for them? You don’t. Well, one Sunday evening, he called me and I didn’t know the number but I picked up the phone anyway. I felt like a teenager when he said it was him! We have been seeing one another ever since and I am so happy that God has blessed me. His timing is better than any man’s timing. We are building a solid foundation and he told me that he is going to marry me. I am considered beautiful and all of that, but NO man has ever told me that he was going to make me his bride. My heart smiled and it is still smiling. We (women) dream of the day that we will be married and I never did until I met him. He is the truth. I really feel blessed that he is a part of my life and I pray that I will be the very best wife to him. God is so awesome and I am grateful for this year and all blessings I’ve received. Not just in love, but in every area of my life. . I went from running back into the arms of a man that didn’t love me to the arms of my love and I wasn’t looking. I just put into the universe what I wanted/needed and God delivered me the man that was specifically tailored for me. So, don’t think that you will never find love. I have been hurt more times than I would like to acknowledge, but I never gave up on love and I never will.❤

How Old Is Too Old For Drama?

Today, I learned valuable lesson. Never share your personal life with people. They will most certainly use it against you later. There are constantly people who look to break you, but you can’t let them do that nor should you let them see you sweat. There’s always someone that wants you to be as miserable as they are. Just because you aren’t happy with how your life is going, don’t try to break another person who’s happy and in a good place. God is working on me and he will not allow me to feed into any drama or other BS. I’m in a peaceful place and living a drama free life. I’d like to keep it that way…✌

Appearance

Your appearance speaks volumes about you without you having to open your mouth. People don’t think that appearance has anything to do with how you perform, but contrary to their beliefs, it does. You work differently when you feel your best. Employers not only look at your work ethic, they look at your appearance. I’m not saying come to work dressed for the red carpet, but take a few extra minutes in the morning and dress for the position you wish to secure. You will NEVER see an executive dressed like they just rolled out of bed. Appearance means more than you realize.

Family

My parents raised my sisters and I to take care of one another and when we have children we teach them the same. I don’t know about other people, but I’m ALL about my family. Others’ opinions and suggestions aren’t important. Granted, I won’t be the person who enables, but I’m certainly not going to let the people I love suffer if there’s something I can do to help. Now, don’t think for one minute that I don’t want my own space because I do. All good things come in the time that the Lord allows. He knows when it’s time and NO ONE ELSE…

Kimsue ♥

5 Simple Methods for Banishing Negative People From Your Life

I found this article on http://www.todayisthatday.com and thought that I’d share it with you. This is something that I am implementing in my own life and I think it’s good for everyone. I always say that talking about people and engaging in negative behavior blocks your blessings from God. I have turned over a new leaf and there are just certain things that I will no longer partake in because I don’t want anything blocking my blessings.

Negative “energy vampires” are not living a life full of happiness and success, yet they will happily drag you down to their level unless you escape their clutches before it is too late!

Use these 5 basic guidelines as an outline that will help to safeguard you from negativity, and will also help you to identify negative people so that you can remove yourself from their sphere of influence.

Once you have internalized not practicing the following unsuccessful habits, you will suddenly start noticing people in your life who consistently practice them on an almost daily basis.

1. No Gossiping

It doesn’t matter how justified you think you are in talking about other people’s perceived shortcomings, doing so will never serve to bring about positive results.

When people do things that you don’t agree with or that you don’t understand, all that demonstrates is that they do not see life in the same way that you see it. It doesn’t it make them a bad person, it just means that their understanding of any given situation is different than yours.

Granted, in many circumstances it may seem painfully obvious that someone could have handled a situation in a more positive manner. However, even if that is the case, rehashing the details with other people will only perpetuate the negativity.

In addition, many people thrive on discourse and chaos, so by participating in negative discussions about others, all you are doing is indirectly giving people permission to continue adding fuel to that fire. When you are seen as a “negative fuel source,” you will invariably find that people will continue stopping by to get a fill-up!

2. No Whining or Complaining

Let me ask you this: Does whining or complaining about any given situation actually do anyone any good whatsoever?

I’m not talking about constructive criticism, learning from our mistakes, or recognizing pitfalls so that we can avoid them in the future. No, I’m talking about when a situation is already clearly less than desirable, yet you continue to talk about how undesirable it is!

When the office thermostat is broken and it is cold as a deep-freeze in your building, will anything be gained by continuing to repeat the obvious? If your spouse or significant other is being (in your opinion) unreasonable, are you going to gain anything by constantly spouting off about how upset you are about the situation?

Complaining accomplishes absolutely nothing other than drawing attention to an already less than favorable set of circumstances. If something is worth complaining about, then it is also worth taking action on. Stop whining, and start taking action, because if you don’t, all of the whiners and complainers will crowd around you in order to get their negativity fix.

3. No Co-Dependency

All of us have friends, family members, or co-workers who bring real-world negative issues to us, and ask for our input. Sometimes they are looking for advice, while other times they just want to “vent”.

In either case, however, pumping up their already negative point of view by agreeing how terrible any given situation is will only serve to cement in their minds how terrible that situation is! In addition, you will be sending them the clear signal that you are willing to be a sounding board for their complaints in the future.

Rather than rallying the forces of negativity in order to combat someone’s issues, instead just provide for them a calming, reassuring voice of reason when their lives are in turmoil. Don’t turn your back on them, but don’t fuel their point of view that they are the “victim” either.

Instead, listen with a compassionate ear while keeping your own feelings in check. You will do them much more of a service by helping them to find a positive spin on their situation rather than becoming a participant in their negativity.

4. No Cross Contamination

It is impossible to swim in a river full of muddy water, yet still be able to get out of that river without a speck of dirt on you. The only way to avoid that dirt – or that negativity – is to refuse to take a dip into that river in the first place.

From an emotional standpoint, it is not possible for you to participate in negativity, and then go back into your positive bubble without dragging some of that negativity in with you.

Most people would say that it is not possible for them to completely avoid negativity, and I would tend to agree. However, just because you are physically present in a situation does not mean that you need to actually participate on an emotional level.

You can be involved in a discussion or in the resolution of a negative situation without allowing your own emotional set point to drop down to a less-than positive level. When life throws negativity at you, stay in the game, but practice equanimity in order to handle the situation without allowing the negative vibrations to affect you on an individual level.

5. No Being “Holier than Thou”

After finding all of these great ways to recognize and avoid negativity, it becomes very easy to think that you are somehow “different” than everyone else. You start to feel “enlightened” and you recognize how a large number of the people in your life are on planes, trains, and automobiles that are all headed in the wrong direction.

Here’s a clue: get a grip on yourself! You are no better, nor any worse than any of those people. Those people are neither better, nor any worse than you.

The only difference between the “enlightened” you and the people who practice negativity is that you see things from a different point of view than they do. It is not appropriate for you to try to force your way of thinking onto those people, and in most cases it is also quite impossible.

By running around life with an attitude that you are somehow better than other people, all you will do is serve to alienate most of the people around you. Then, before you know it, other “holier than thou” individuals will start to flock to your side. Then all you will have accomplished is serving to divide your circle of influence into people who live on the “right” or the “wrong” side of the tracks – from your point of view.

Conclusion: By following guidelines similar to the methods that you just read, and by practicing the fine art of being positive, you will begin to enjoy your life and consciously create it to be whatever it is that you want it to be.

That’s the prize.

However, be advised that these success habits are just that – habits. Only practicing them when it is convenient for you to do so will only bring about positive results in small doses. Consistency is key.

Also, be prepared to burn some bridges in the process. Right now in your life there are probably people who will fade away completely when they realize that you will not be participating in their drama anymore.

The ladder of success is never crowded at the top!