It’s Monday morning and I turned down a job for today to get my mind straightened out for upcoming business.
I’ve been full of negativity lately, but I thought this morning that I could be more encouraging to my readers.
Perhaps it is the message of James, the book written by Jesus’ brother.
Joy. Joy in trouble.
In so many ways I am “winning in life.” Whatever that phrase means, to me it means that I have countless blessings.
I’ve learned much over the years with these “offices” I have held; student, sales-girl, nurse’s aide, farmer, horse woman, dog lover, cat lover
Daughter, sister, wife, mom, grandma (Omi), friend
Army wife (officer’s wife), wife of an electrical engineer, wife of a genius, widow
Teacher, student as middle aged adult (MPA), camp staff, Sunday School teacher, financial advisor/insurance sales, non-profit COO, deli worker, hotel concierge/laundry, home-school mom
Writer, artist, musician, reader, knitter—and all needle arts, language learner (German, Turkish, Spanish, Hebrew, Greek, Chinese)
Missionary
Christian
That is my resume, and I can speak from experience in all these areas. It’s the path I’ve been led on.
Chalk up various unusual life events, too. Travel, mountain climbing, concerts, family things, sorrows and loss.
Ich habe vielen Sachen erlebt.
I’ve experienced much.
I cook and bake, too, now infrequently, but for years I held things together with my thrift in the kitchen.
I’ve qualified for welfare in the past, but I have known richness too.
I know how to handle snow and weather, ski, skate, and play tennis.
I like baseball, soccer, and hockey. I’m a Vikings football fan. I’ve only ever been to one of their games in my life.
I can tow and back a camper-trailer, run a riding lawn mower, and care for an acreage.
I’ve lived in several places, but I know Minnesota the best.
So if I share a “life hack” I’ve learned I am passing on information that has blessed me. I do not claim to be an expert, but life has offered me experience that is tried and true.
Since I’ve dealt with most human experiences, including mental illnesses and cancer, among other things I can offer my counsel in healing and recovery.
I am not claiming authority, only sharing a burden, nudging with an experienced outlook.
Go ahead and laugh at my list! I admit that some things seem funny, but all were learned with blood, sweat, and tears. Trials and fails, trouble and practice.
I am an approachable introvert. I won’t bite you. I like helping.
INFJ to the core, if that says something.
(I actually took the official MB test, so I know)
Recently I have encountered a whole different set of life experiences, some that I’d never imagined I’d deal with in my life. I cannot elaborate, because of difficult circumstances, but trust me, I’m gifted with new capabilities and outlook.
Fragility, vulnerability, and victim-hood are a part of my life. Change.
But God is leading me through this for a purpose and a reason, to give me HOPE and a FUTURE.
I can still bless others through the blessings He has bestowed on me.
I have hope.
I only ask that Jesus comes quickly.
MARANATHA!