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IN TRANSITION: DAY 8

Whew, how quickly the time goes by. Another week has begun, yet the craziness never ends. As I attempt to remain positive, the negativity that attempts to smother me hasn’t had a chance to reel me in. For every obstacle that I’ve faced over the past few days, weeks and months…HELL, YEARS…God has given me the strength to overcome. Even when there has appeared to be no way out, God made me victorious.

When I awakened this morning 🌄, after a restless sleep, I was in agonizing pain. My day yesterday, began hectic. I was stressed, discombobulated, and anxious. For a minute, I thought I wouldn’t make my concert. I was ill for a small part of the day. After all of the time I put in, I thought I wouldn’t be able to sing. God had other plans.

When I initially contemplated participating in the 50th anniversary concert, I knew there would be sacrifices. My schedule would be interrupted, I would have to interact with people I’d prefer not to, and I knew I may possibly, be in some pain. With everything that was happening in my life, I could see the struggles, road blocks, and tons of impossibilities that were before me.

Having to fight the heat, the pain, the clutter and chaos that had taken over my life, I learned to simply, BE. I’ve had to BE PATIENT…BE TEACHABLE…BE FLEXIBLE…BE WILLING TO CHANGE, AND MOST OF ALL, BE KIND. When I learned to just BE, things began to become easier. I began to adjust to my living situation; accepting that it was only temporary. I began to figure out how to survive in this heat with a lack of air (finally the air was fixed). I changed my normal routine in order to fit my current situation. These things combined, have allowed me to survive daily, without losing my peace.

At the onset of my displacement, I was spiritually, mentally, and physically exhausted. I was hot, annoyed, and without an appetite. There were a ton of things I needed to accomplish, yet I had no time or means to do anything. I needed to wash clothes, eat, and figure out how I would overcome this heat. I needed to make phone calls, look for furniture, and plan for the concert. These things were difficult to do when it was 95 degrees inside. There was a multitude of things that needed to be done. My frustration continued to grow, because, at that time, I had no idea how anything would come to fruition. I didn’t even know how long I’d be displaced. That was a week ago.

Since that time, a few things have improved. I’ve decided to accept the process, and just BE. Now, the air is working, I made it through an enjoyable weekend and beautiful concert, and more importantly, I have a date to move into my house. As I continue to navigate this journey, I am determined to continue to BE patient…loving…generous …kind. After all, the world needs more of this.

As I attempt to start my day, I feel the results of this past weekend. As I foresaw, I am in excruciating pain. It’s ok though. The reward of singing God’s praises and celebrating the choir’s 50th anniversary, was well worth it. I had to take my cane out of retirement, but after a few physical therapy sessions, I’ll be ok. These past few weeks have solidified my faith in God. They have shown me that, I determine my outcome. These weeks have confirmed that God is still able. They’ve proven that we’re never too old to change. Finally, I’ve learned that everything will work out if I will Just BE.

As you go about the start of a new week, don’t allow your problems to change your perception of life. Allow them to be your motivation to have a better life. BE motivated…BE positive…BE determined… BE still. JUST BE, and watch your life turn around.

Have a Marvelous Monday on Purpose.

GOD LOVES YOU AND SO DO I!

Dani💋❤️

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