When in Rome...

Buonasera!

I have dreamed my entire life of a trip to Europe. Today I learned that I will be traveling to Rome (Italy…not Georgia!) And to top it off, I will be paid to go!

Months ago I placed little yellow stickers around my apartment. On each sticker is the Italian word for the object it is attached to…so far I have learned to say shower, toilet, sink, bathroom, kitchen and cabinet…Think that will come in handy? Maybe I’d better invest in a phrase book ‘eh?

Ciao!

Escape

Feeling alone in a crowd today. Have feelings, emotions and thoughts bottled up inside that I want to let go...Yet at the same time I don't want to voice them. Working on the ignore-them-and-they'll-go-away theory has not been working for me as of yet. Wish I could escape sometimes...

Beautiful Soul

Music is good for the soul, so I hope you're humming something today!
This chorus has been in my head all morning...

I don't want another pretty face
I don't want just anyone to hold
I don't want my love to go to waste
I want you and your beautiful soul
You're the one I want to chase
You're the one I want to hold
I won't let another minute go to waste
I want you and your beautiful soul

--Jesse McCartney

Exit

This morning I was a bit restless. Traffic had me frazzled, and the thought of driving past the exit to work appeared more than a few times in my mind. Then…as I crossed the bridge, and I glanced away from the road…my attitude was changed.

To my right the mountain towered above the placid lake waters that stretched forever. A quiet peace overcame me, as I thought of the Creator of this magnificent picture in front of me. It is with thanksgiving to Him that I continued on and decided to take that exit…for although I don’t always think so, I am blessed to have work in this world filled with so many who do not.

Love

Go out into the world today and love the people you meet. Let your presence light new light in the hearts of people.
--Mother Teresa

Daily Needs

There will be days which are great and everything goes as planned. There will be other days when we aren't sure why we got out of bed. Regardless of which day it is, we can be assured that God takes care of our daily needs.
-- Emilie Barnes

Brighter Days

This morning I noticed that the sun came out a bit earlier & the sky was lighter than usual on my drive in to work. It was a reminder that each day will continue to be brighter than the next. What a comforting thought!

Please Help Me

"...the Lord Jesus himself said: 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'" (Act 20:35)

Oh how true this statement is. While stopped at a light the other morning, a homeless man approached my car with a sign, "Please help me," it said. That simple sign reached me in unimaginable ways. In the moment it took me to make my decision, my blessings flashed before me...a home, warm clothing, plentiful food...How could I not give to this man? "God bless you," I said as I gave him what I had. His "thank you" was heart felt...His smile so humble...Believe me, the receiver was not the only one touched that day.

We are called to give what we can when we can. Please...look around you today and find someone who is in need of something...anything...food, shelter, money...or something as simple as friendship, a hug or a smile...and help them. You will both be blessed beyond measure.