Gentle Reminders.

You know sometimes, the very thing I need to say are the words that I find so difficult to speak; the actions I need to take are the toughest to embrace. There are always reasons to stay, but then there comes a time........... when I have to rise to new heights........

I sat through a 4 hour long class today with the Greater Lehigh Valley Realtor Association, and received my official Certification and Realtor Pin. I am privileged to know that I have persevered beyond anything I ever imagined I could do, beyond 3 years ago. California has given me this.

Feeling like I am intentionally pushing past the fears I hear spoken, trying to traumatize my soul into inaction, requires reminding. We have been to the brink of hell and back, and believe me, until you are there, you have no idea.

To continue to recover from any type of trauma, illness, or suffocation of hope that takes you there, is in itself a miracle. We look for "signs and miracles" in our time, when in actuality, there IS intervention happening every day. I have seen it in my own life; felt it in countless ways. I know I want more........ and I expect it. I am looking............

If I don't remind myself of His goodness, I will crumble. With that, I also know I am tasked with reminding others, daily. We so quickly forget who we are, where we came from, and why we might be here. Tonight, I began the process of uploading my first book to get published.........

This has been a hell of a week, but has brought two birthdays, an official adoption, and the beginnings of bustling in my real estate business! I have learned I will not be without "problems" but I can prevail over them when I see the purpose in them.

This week has revealed much to my one son that could accelerate his future; I reminded him today of a story his dad told me years ago. When Doug was a younger man, he set aside a short season in a summer to help his mother. He moved back to where she was to help her work in a camp kitchen. Sounds familiar.

I am also very pleased to announce my daughter has accepted a coaching position with Brandywine Heights Middle School, taking the girls volleyball team in the upcoming season! I confidently say she brings with her, the best experience, as an athlete, player and coach. It is only the beginning......... giving back.

Let the games begin!