Springtime and Summertine kicks in the beauty of nature. Planting plants and flowers is awesome therapy. Nature reminds us that life goes on. Despite elements, despite trauma, despite most everything, nature continues to survive and amaze daily.
Last week I shared some photos of the sidewalk walkway and flower bed I have been working on. Again, this is awesome therapy. One can plant flowers, vegetables and seasonings in the most creative ways. It does not require a large outdoor area to enjoy nature and all it has to offer.
Watching flowers grow from seeds or seedlings to beautiful unique amazement is something everyone should experience in life. If you are limited in resources and/or space there are numerous options available to enjoy nature. Hmmmmm sounds like a great idea for my next week blog!
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It's that time of year when we all start to think about and work on planting flowers, trees, vegetable gardens and work in the yard. So that we can spend relaxing fun time chilling out in the yard doing everything from playing catch to lounging with a good book. This is one of the various types of stinging catapillars that are coming into season. Anywhere that your skin touches it, blisters appear. It can be one small 2 inch section meaning you made a single fast contact with the critter and swatted it off. Or it can be worse where the critter rolls down your arm and gets you from elbow to wrist like it did to me today. First it hurts REALLY bad and the pain is much. Then the blisters appear. It is important to grab a benedryl, alcohol the area to clean then coat it with aloe vera gel to help sooth the burning pain. Now this is a...  Read More

We have been working hard to return normality to our lives despite the events.  I am thrilled to say we are doing okay.  Taking life one day at a time.  Part of healing and recovering is being able to continue. 

I am often asked how are we maintaining such a positive outlook and attitude after such a tragedy.  My response is always the same.  How else are we supposed to handle it?  By the Grace of God, we are alive, not one firefighter of the 4 fire departments that responded were injured, no human lives lost.  It is as it is.  It does no good to dwell on the negative at all.  For that simply prolongs the healing process and holds one back.  Never ever will I tell anyone it is easy.  But it is possible. 


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This time of the year we all think of what we are thankful of.  Truthfully, we think of it 24/7/365 here at Wild Rags Place.  I could have written todays blog on a number of topics, but today is my birthday so I chose to write this positive informative sharing blog.  My gift from GOD, my gift to you, sharing a positive reminder. 

The kids and I were blessed to have attended church this past Sunday and the service was beyond touching and amazing. 

What was the main reminder?  THANK GOD FOR EVERYTHING, including the bad.  Be thankful, grateful and faithful. 

1. 1 Thessalonians 5:18
   In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
   1 Thessalonians 5:17-19 (in Context) 1 Thessalonians 5 (Whole Chapter)
   
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I have always told my own children and my other "second Mama to Children" that no matter what, their dreams, their desires, their goals, as long as they were legal, I would support and assist them.  I try to be supportive, encouraging, a positive mentor.  For many of these young people, our circle of support and encouragement is the majority they hear in their world. 

This week's blog from Wild Rags Place is about some amazing young people we are BLESSED to know and have in our lives.  It seems people forget how much those hugs, kind words, making sure the young adults know they CAN reach for those stars and grab them, letting them know they can do anything they set their minds to do, just how much those words of encouragement mean to these kids and how much they are needed to be heard and seen.  My family at ...  Read More

Having, keeping, sharing a positive everything is a very important part of life. Plain and simple. Positive thoughts combined with positive actions help to create positive reactions. Although not always the easiest thing to do... our outlook on life, our treating of others, our personality, the manner in which we handle situations, the manner in which we address the situations we handle...has an impact on our lives and the lives of others.

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The Wild Rags Place family fully believe in GOD, karma, paying it forward.  We believe in taking chances, opening doors, closing doors (reality sometimes you just have to close a few), taking that leap of faith, the importance of a smile, kind word and hug. 

Today I am sharing a little motivation, inspiration and encouragement.  Something we all need from time to time.  Seriously?  Yes, seriously!  We ALL need it! I am no different and I sincerely appreciate addoway and the staff giving me a place to be for it is a blessing and I love it here. 

Hanging in my office is a framed newspaper page.  The sweetest, most innocent, strongest little girl is shown along with her story.  Look closely at this beautiful little girl and you will see she is wearing one of Wild Rags Place's du rags. 

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With so many changes and battles going on in my own life/world, I am sharing some inspiration to others that might need it too. My blog for this week:

It is GOD who directs the lives of his creatures; everyone’s life is in his power. Job 12:10 It’s in Christ that we find out who we are and what we are living for. Long before we first heard of Christ and got our hopes up, he had his eyes on us, had designs on us for glorious living, part of the overall purpose he is working out in everything and everyone. Ephesians 1:11. 

The only accurate way to understand ourselves is by what GOD is and by what he does for us. Romans 12:3.

“I don’t want your sacrifice-I want your love. I don’t want your offerings-I want you to know me.” Says the Lord. Hosea 6:6.

Figure out what will please Christ, and then do it. Ephesians 5:10

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