“Congratulations!” “You are on a streak!” “Keep it up!” “18 days left in Spring challenge!” “10 out of 16 achievements unlocked!” My Kindle Fire e-reader is full of encouragement. It keeps track of the number of books and the number of days I read. Then it crows to me about my performance. And I didn’t…
Author: Pam R
A Cry in the Night
It’s a Choice
In the Morning
Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes with the morning. Psalm 30:5b NLT Every morning I wake up and know that I am blessed. No matter how much drama is in my life or how much pain my body may be in, I know God watching over me. (unknown) How precious are your thoughts…
I’m Telling Myself …
* Even the worst days only have 24 hours. A bad day does not make a bad life. * On those days, there is still something good to find. You just have to look. Maybe look hard. Really hard. * Even if the only thing you did today was survive, that’s worth celebrating. Your track…
Self-Compassion
I’m in a rocky place right now. The cats, post-op, are not eating well and need a lot of lap time. The worry and stressing are causing a Chronic Fatigue flare – I get dizzy whenever I move my head. I want to be a fountain of tenderheartedness, but right now the cats are soaking…
Our Compassionate God
The Lord is gracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion. Psalm 116:5 NIV 8 The Lord is merciful and compassionate, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love.9 The Lord is good to everyone. He showers compassion on all his creation. Psalm 145:8-9 NLT The Lord must wait for you to come to him so he can show you his love and compassion.For the Lord is a faithful…
Compassion
Hunter and Zoey needed their teeth cleaned. This means fasting, vets and anesthesia. How do you tell a cat that these unpleasant things are necessary? All they know is: * They are hungry but have no food* They are forced into hated carriers* They are loaded into the car* They are handed over to strangers*…
A Perfect Summer Day
7 Rules of Life
(A poster similar to this hangs in my kitchen.) 1. MAKE PEACE WITH YOUR PAST, SO IT DOESN’T SPOIL YOUR PRESENT. Your past does not define your future – your actions and beliefs do.So don’t look back. You aren’t going that way. 2. WHAT OTHERS THINK OF YOU IS NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS. Your value…