On My Mind
For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. ~ Ephesians 2:10
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's special possession, that you may declare the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His wonderful light. ~ 1 Peter 2:9
Sometimes life is hard, but never forget you have a purpose. People around you need you to be in their lives, to bring light into the darkness. There's a reason you are who you are, where you are, at this time. Never forget that.
“He who has a why to live can bear almost any how.” ~ Friedrich Nietzsche
Kids
Early childhood experiences are connected to ongoing physical health as well as healthy mental and emotional development. The brain does not exist by itself. All biological systems - the brain, cardiovascular, metabolic, immune, and neuroendocrine - are connected. They each have a role to play, but they depend on each other and influence each other's responses. Strengthening relationships, building core skills, and reducing sources of stress increase the likelihood of long-term mental and physical health. I try to keep these things in mind as we go through each day here. There’s more to our days than just getting through the day - we are truly helping to shape our future and it’s a big responsibility as well as a privilege.
Today was our third day in a row stuck inside. We miss the freedom of the outdoors but we've had lots of fun inside too.
Ring around the rosy!
Just playing
Chefs in training
Book breaks
My niece and nephew came to visit for a few hours this afternoon.
In the Kitchen
We had sloppy joe with coleslaw and fried potatoes for dinner.
Our Veterans - Thoughts, News and Notes
Domenick Fini / NBC News
A little-known federal law has forced nearly 122,000 disabled veterans in the last 12 years to return payouts they received to leave the military when it needed to downsize. This has thrown many veterans into sudden hardship. One veteran stated that it would take him nearly 15 years to pay back what he owes, while another said that his wife, who already works a full-time job, is considering taking on another job to make ends meet. The full story written by Melissa Chan for NBC News can be found here.
For further insight into the challenges experienced by combat veterans in their daily lives read Illuminating Perspectives: Gaining Insight into a Combat Veteran's Journey.
Notary Solutions Plus - News and Notes
Fun fact: Christopher Columbus brought Notaries on all of his voyages to make sure that all discoveries were properly recorded.
To learn more about the business services I offer including notary services, document authentication, and more please see this post - Notary Solutions Plus - How We can Help You.
I am Reading
That's what life in Christ promises for each of us. In the midst of the darkness, He will always be a light shining and illuminating our way in order for us to discover who we were created to be in this world and the next. And we, in turn, must reflect that light for others around us. pg. 255
To learn more about why I write, and why I share my life here, please read this post - Uniquely You, For a Purpose.
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