Are you Happy? Content?

It hit me this morning.  I am happy.  My trailer makes me happy.  The beach makes me happy.  My used car makes me happy.

For many years I second guessed everything.  I lived in the "what ifs".  I prayed for God's will and when He set it in front of me, I argued with Him about it.  I always said, "if it is right, it will work out."  I said it, but too often didn't follow my own advice.

I am so glad that God's love is long suffering and continues regardless of where we might be in life.  I am so glad He didn't stop trying to help me see what is good and right.  That makes me happy.

When I was eight years old, I asked Jesus Christ to become the center of my life.  Now, I am looking at His footsteps through the past and how they have led me and guided me over the years. The consistency of His presence has given me a rope to hang onto.   And now, I realize that the peace I often yearned for is a permanent guest in my life.

Things will change.  Life will not always be calm, like today.  But, I know that I can rely on Him being faithful to me.

Proverbs 3:5-6  Check it out!

The Pinkish Brick Road

High School Graduation.

I remember the feelings graduation evoked in my life.  I loved the fact that life was changing and I would be looking forward to new experiences.  I was also a little apprehensive as to where I would go to school and what I wanted to do.  I had an idea, but no specifics!

I wound up going to a small college in Houston, Texas.  It was the time of my life that gave me direction, time to fail and succeed, and the foundation I needed to travel the brick road ahead of me.

My prayer for graduates of today is that they experience the fun and challenges before them.  I pray they find their belief system that is cemented in their minds and hearts that will help them traverse the uncertainties and many changes their journey will take them.  I pray they develop the relationships that they can count on for many years to come.

God has given me a knowledge of who He is and the tools to know where to find Him.  Proverbs 3:5-6!  TRUST in the LORD!

It is Almost Summer!

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FUN is an important part of forming the bond with your loved ones.  Plan a camping trip or a cruise or boat outing.  Get tents and backpacks and supplies for a fun stacation.  This website will help you plan accordingly.

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What Now?

WHAT NOW?

Graduation from High School opens the door to opportunity.  At eighteen one is faced with a system of education that makes YOU the responsible one.  In college, Mom isn't there to force you out of bed or coerce you into doing the homework.  Even if you don't go to school, the reality of getting a job and maintaining your own bills, etc, looms BIG.

 I moved from Illinois to Houston, Texas.  It was the best decision my parents helped me make.  I was responsible for my future.  I had their help, but ultimately, I was the one that set the course of my future.  I attended Southern Bible College at 10950 Beaumont Hwy, Houston, Texas.  It was truly the most influential period of my life.  My belief system was tried and shuffled during the years I was led by Worden McDonald, Elizabeth Williams, Louis Caldwell, Joe Clark, and so many other teachers who challenged me and encouraged me.  I didn't end up becoming what I set out to be, but found that my faith held me steady through the good and bad choices of my life,

It is strange, but now that I am retired, I feel like I am again at a threshold similar to graduation.  I have to decide my route and, again, I ask God to give me direction and purpose for this phase of my life.

Today I say CONGRATULATIONS to my grand daughter, Kamri, on her accomplishment and her journey into her future!

Back by Popular Demand!

It is nice to be missed!

I was in a group of three and one person asked me about the Peaceful Pelican blog.  I figure that if even ONE person missed it, then I had to post.

This Spring I am challenged to add one new activity a week.  The possibilities are endless!  I can shop, or cook, or visit people, or go to the beach and watch the waves.  I am truly retired at this point.  I put puzzles together, watch television, sleep in, and basically do WHAT I WANT WHEN I WANT!

I always wondered what that would be like.

Now that I am there, I find it is easy to check out.  That isn't necessarily a good thing.  So, I am challenged to read more, study Scripture and become involved in people as they face challenges that I have gone through and am on the other side.  It is easy in this day and age to set back and scan life.  I don't want to skim the surface, but truly connect.  That is the message of Christianity - God connecting to man.

Have a wonderful weekend!  John 3:16

Oh yes, look closely at the picture.  Notice the photobomb!