CROSSROADS

Last night's Celebrate Recovery message given by Gabi Clark remains on my mind this morning. Sometimes my crossroads are evident - for example, when I'm  making a major decision - but many times it's all the little decisions that lead me to my path in life.  Simple choices such as: Today, I can chose to forgive, be thoughtful, do a kind gesture, say kind words, apologize,  and give a helping hand OR I can chose to be critical, unforgiving, defeated, defensive and say unkind words... ALL these little things together add up over time and make me who I am today and affect the relationships I have with others. Gabi highly recommends writing in a journal to observe our patterns. So here it is, I am Writing in the Blogger, which is similar to journaling but shared with you instead of being private and never shared.

There are a few key points in my life I like to write about / God / family / health / work. Mostly, I love to start my day with a quiet time of fellowship with the Holy Spirit. Today, the word of the Lord came to me through Jeremiah 33 : 2-3. Call to Me and I will answer you, and I will tell you great and mighty things, which you do not know. WOW - what an amazing God we have - that He would share great and mighty things with us - if we just call out to HIM!

My GOD questions: Today, I would like to know how I can be a better person, who will help me support and build my business of real estate, and I also want to know if my dream (the one I woke up with from last night) has any real meaning for my life or if it was just a comedy of humor for me to enjoy.  On a more specific note, I would like to know why my computer mouse is working intermittently - I can't seem to find a place for replacing batteries and the mouse is only a few months old.

HMMMmmm - after reviewing my questions - which are not very profound - they don't sound like they would produce the great and mighty things that God wants to share with me - Hhmmm. So I ask, GOD, what do YOU want to share with me today?

I am listening...

POSITIVE RESULTS

Today, I awoke with a timely phone call from Karin who prayed with me, speaking health and healing to every nerve and fiber of my body.  God's word is so amazing, He said when we pray asking for anything good - He is faithful to provide. For if our earthly father knows how to give good gifts, we can expect even better from our heavenly father. I am happy to report I am up and moving.
Today, I plan to meet with the Market Leader at the KW Mission Viejo office then drive down to San Diego to spend some time with my dear friend Neki who is generously donating one of her kidneys.

I believe in PRAYER!

Also, I am happy to report positive results on my daughter's biopsy.  

Thank you again for all your prayers!

UPDATE and Prepartion for Passover Celebration

EMMA's Surgery Was Quick. She was able to return home the same day! AND Tiffaney is home waiting for biopsy results. We are expecting positive results for both my daughter and granddaughter. For me, I have had a very difficult week with fatigue and walking. Treatments with the chiropractor seem to make my muscles spasm more often and I continue to have extreme hip pain.

I am coming up on my 23 anniversary when I received the official diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis - Good Friday, April 7, 1992. I am continuing to believe God's will for my life is complete healing. My vision includes energy, agility, financial prosperity and availability to meet the needs of family, home and work on a daily basis. Charity is a vital part of my vision. Helping the homeless and children with medical needs are just two ways we are giving back to our local community. Did you know that I have dream to give away a total of $1,000,000 earned from real estate transactions?

This Spring we began early celebration for Passover Seder with our small group from Saddleback Church. Our fellowship and discussions included reflections of the past year as well as all the amazing things God has done in our lives. April prepared the delicious lamb, Sally made a sweet Haroseth, Lanae and Frank provided the Matzo crackers and grape juice and I brought the parsley and horseradish (bitter herbs). The teaching on the Last Super was very insightful. I am looking forward to the upcoming series on Daring FAITH!

Thank you for your love and prayers!

UPCOMING SURGERY

Wishing I could be there for my daughters but another trip to Florida and Hawaii is not in my immediate future. So I am putting both families in the hands of God and believing for His best.

Our little Emma is scheduled for surgery on Wednesday. Please come back for updates on her condition. The surgery is to improve her ability to walk with a walker. This grandma is believing she will dance!

Also, my daughter, Tiffany is scheduled for breast biopsy next week. This is the second breast lump found. The previous one was benign and we expect the same results.

I appreciate your continued prayers for my health. I am still struggling with fatigue and hip pain. My daughter and a dear friend have mentioned that I should have a sleep study - if you have had one done - please let me know. I am curious about the process.

TIME IS a PRECIOUS COMMODITY when living with MS

SAVING, SPENDING and INVESTING time is a very important topic for me. Helping co-workers, clients, family and friends understand MS fatigue has been challenging. I discovered most tend to think I have the same abilities OR severely restricted abilities. The TRUTH is a little of both - depending on the activity. I'm kind of like the cat who sleeps more than it's owner.

SAVINGS - Sleeping is MY SAVINGS PLAN. When I am rested, I have the energy and abilities similar to my peers! For example, my work is focused and family is a priority.

DOING THE MATH - We all have 24 hours or 1440 minutes everyday. Most of us sleep 6 - 8 hours approximately 360 to 480 minutes everyday. For me to remain healthy and active, a large portion of my minutes are spent sleeping, that is approximately 10 - 12 hours each day. The ten to twelve hours each day totals 4200 to 5040 hours a week. On average - I have 28 fewer hours lost to sleeping. Often I imagine what I could do with an additional 28 hours each week! GOLF - ART CLASSES - and GARDENING are among the things I would add to my activities.


SPENDING - My energy is at it's highest when I can be creative and flexible. YES, I seem to have more time and energy when I am creating beautiful, cozy, comfortable and functional environments. Also, I find more energy when spending time with family and friends playing games, resting, reading and discussing life.

MY Source for INVESTMENTS - Overall, my central nervous system isn't wired like a healthy person, and the signals are constantly corrupted and move slower. This is especially true in temperatures above 80 degrees. Also, due to balance issues, my body struggles to navigate tight spots and to keep me up right, often movement depletes my energy much more than a healthy person. Sometimes walking feels similar to walking upstream in a fast current. I consistently rely on God's resurrection power to accomplish each days activities. Where I invest my precious time and energy -my GOLD, is determined by leading of the Holy Spirit, which has brought me many blessings as I follow His direction.

REFLECTIONS and Counting My BLESSINGS

Today, I am blessed to have the opportunity to rest after a very busy week BUT I must confess it took some adjustment before I accepted days like today as a blessing. As I open my heart and eyes in efforts to see life from different perspectives, I realize ALL of US have similar experiences where change and unexpected events toss us about the sea of life. Yesterday, Lanae Baker and I were able to be with out dear friend Sally Cameron while waiting at the hospital for an update on Sally's father's diagnosis and prognosis. My prayers and heart goes out to Sally, Kent and family, as her dear father passed yesterday evening around 6:20.

Three Great Days

Hello.
Quick update - Thursday evening Greg and I attended Saddleback's Night of Worship - WOW - and prayer for healing. I felt so refreshed. The unrelenting pain in my right hip diminished. Friday was even better and I had a good day showing a couple of properties. Saturday morning, I attended our small group Bible study at Sonja's home. We had a great time in the word and prayer for one another. Today, I am still going strong and do not have any hip pain! Please continue to pray and stand in faith with me for healing and wisdom, as well as work with an offer and opening escrow on Via Zapador, 2 more listings, and I hope to get the lease listing on a 5 bedroom in Mission Viejo.