Resilience
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I had struggled for years with a neurological disorder. The symptoms became worse with stress so I resigned from my position as a director at a local hospital. The first two years at home were extremely challenging. No longer the ninety mile per hour driven woman I had always been I sank into a deep… Read more
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In the 1960 ‘s it was uncommon in most rural homes to have central heating and air systems. In Looneyville none of our houses had air conditioners in the summer. We would use boxed fans to stir hot air around just for a breeze of relief from the Georgia heat. Screen doors with spring hinges… Read more
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A Today after eating lunch I rode with Bre to the Costco down in Oconee County. You know where all the stores THAT use to be in Athens moved.Oh my word!! The parking lot looked like the Atlanta Airport! There was at least 1000 cars there and 1500 – 2000 heathens running around in Costco… Read more
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I have been blessed with four intelligent, beautiful and independent daughters. This was my goal! This was my desire. I never wanted them to suffer the heartache and stress I had experienced. I prayed, I worked hard to make sure they had a good stable life. We went to church every Sunday as a family.… Read more
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One of the best accomplishments you can achieve is accepting the fact that often you are the problem in our life, We had rather believe everything and everyone else is causing our misery. We cry to anyone who will listen “If my boss had given me the promotion I applied for I wouldn’t be behind… Read more
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What advice would you give to your teenage self? You do not have to please everyone! Learn to just say “no” and be ok with it! Your purpose and mission for life is not to make everyone happy. Girl, even Jesus Christ couldn’t do that! So, get off your high horse and pull up your… Read more
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I read an article today where a woman was proclaiming she did not regret having an abortion. I have read where women have bragged about how many abortions they have had without any remorse whatsoever. I can’t comprehend this way of thinking. When I was 21 years old I had an abortion. I loved the… Read more
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If you look at the current research, here are five of the most common factors of resilient people: I believe and know from experience, a great source of resilience is rejoicing! Instead of dwelling on what has gone wrong and thinking about what is not right in our lives–when we start rejoicing and praising God… Read more
For Real, Elaine?! 