Friday, January 26, 2018

519: Be Not Afraid


(6) Twitter



It's my first beer in almost a month!
Melted snow and a six pack from my parents--
I couldn't refuse tonight.
My post holiday detox is done 
and I have concluded once again,
I am a much nicer person when the waistband on my pants
is looser.

Melting snow sure does make lots of mud.


Be not afraid!
It wipes up off of the floors after you let it dry a bit.
Let the kids and pets go outside and play.

Be Not Afraid is creative inspiration for us. Get more photo about Quotes related with by looking at photos gallery at the bottom of this page. We are want to say thanks if you like to share this post to another people via your facebook, pinterest, google plus or twitter …

Since the roads are clear
my group is making our first Winery Run
from 6 Mile Cellars

Image may contain: night, sky and outdoor

to Burch Farms.
We are taking off at 9:00 am
if you want to join us.
It's about 5 miles.


If you don't think you can do it,
Be Not Afraid.
We'll have a support vehicle in the vicinity
to pick you up,
throw your stuff in,
or offer you water if you need a drink.
Then you can drink the good stuff 
after you arrive at the winery!

a) unknown b) I chose this pin because I do worry about my future and all of the things that could go wrong. Whether it's tomorrow or next year or 10 years from now I worry. I tend to put more on my plate at a time that is necessary which is something I need to work on so I'm not as stressed all of the time.

(Well....except for this guy on the edge.  Don't slip!)

This is a big bowling weekend for the hubby.
He bowls the daunting giant of Erie bowling, 
Lee Eighmy,
in the first match of the day.
Be Not Afraid, Louie!


Stay focused and do what we all know you can.
Strike will be your word of the day.


I'll be wearing my new rally shirt my friend Amy made.

No automatic alt text available.

It's my new lucky shirt!
I'll have a whole collection of them,
ordered personally to my liking.
I'm too beyond a side tattoo--
but I will do a vertical seam word on a t-shirt.

I got one for HC Hoops, too!


Ellen's season hasn't started yet,
but we have her monogrammed bow all ready to go!

No automatic alt text available.

Ever think of starting your own business?
Be Not Afraid.
Best of luck, Amy.
We are so glad you are sharing your talent.

"Do not be afraid" is written in the Bible 365 times.  There are also 365 days in the year.  Hmm.

It felt so good to go out last weekend.
It warmed up nicely after another cold snap,
and I jumped at the chance to take my camera out for a walk.








Thank you to all of those who added decorations to this dying park tree.



I collected them up


and will save them for another tree next year.


It was a good day.


I even caught a blue jay and a woodpecker at my feeder at the same time!


My wellness group went for a beautiful walk across the bay.

No automatic alt text available.

I wish I could have joined them,
but I went Prom dress shopping for a special dress buy out.
We didn't find dresses, 
but tried on many.
More fun to come.

My friends had lots of fun.
Here are some of their epic photos:

Sara had a stunner.
Loved this one.

Image may contain: one or more people, ocean, sky, hat, outdoor, water, nature and closeup

Erie sunsets always get the big press,
but the sunrises are just as glorious.

Image may contain: sky, twilight and outdoor

Image may contain: ocean, sky, cloud, outdoor, nature and water

Image may contain: one or more people, sky, outdoor and nature

Image may contain: one or more people, people standing, tree, sky, outdoor and nature

Image may contain: 1 person, smiling, standing, ocean, sky, outdoor, nature and water

Image may contain: one or more people, people standing, sky, ocean, outdoor and nature

Image result for be not afraid

Push through the end of January the best you can, Erieites.
Yes, spring is coming,
but we have a whole lot to get through yet.

Make the best of it,
and 
Be Not Afraid!

Eloise

Seriously though, winter sucks.








Friday, January 19, 2018

Lesson 518: Darkness & Light

Good evening, Readers.
A shadow of darkness has crossed Eloise this week.

No automatic alt text available.

Far too much devastating news involving children.


Image may contain: one or more people and closeup
La luz te ayudará a escapar de la oscuridad más profunda y la oscuridad ye ayudará a ver a través de la luz más brillante. |Traducción ES: @sukigamer88|

With abysmal news coming out of California about 13 siblings

Link to ABC report on the story CLICK HERE

No child should have to grow in an environment of abuse, fear, blame, lies where they learn to hate themselves for not ever feeling they are good enough to be loved

and the horrific crimes of the gymnastics team doctor,

Link to NBC News story CLICK HERE

Myth: child abuse is normally by strangers Truth: someone the child knows and trusts is more likely to abuse them... Educate yourself. Absolutely, even family members. Educate your kids from a young age so they know what is not ok. The way people treat them, touch them etc & most of all no matter what the abuser says YOU MUST ALWAYS TELL. Abusers are very clever in scaring kids into silence.❤️️Kindred

I've spent a significant part of my week feeling sickened.
I didn't even feel like taking pictures that much.
Perhaps when you are consumed with so much darkness
it's difficult to see through it into the beauty of the light.

Let's raise children who won't have to recover from their childhoods.

I spent most of last weekend chipping away at the 
Pennsylvania Mandated Reporter Child Abuse class.

Me and 153 other of my teacher colleagues 
are due for an update on our training hours,
as are the rest of our school personnel.
I spent over 3 hours reading and learning about child abuse
and the law.
Every slide contained very important information.


Anyone coming into regular contact with a child
is considered a Mandated Reporter,
and there are strict procedures we must follow in reporting
suspected abuse. 

Anyone else falls into the Permissive Reporter category.
The above link will give you the number you are to call
if you suspect child abuse.

Building Stronger Families -protecting children against sexual abuse. - The Mama Bear Effect

If there is anything I can summarize for you
after more than 3 hours of continuous instruction 
is this:
Child Abuse is not someone else's problem--
it's ALL of our problem.

Do not look the other way if you suspect abuse or neglect.
All it takes is one phone call to the professionals 
who will handle the case from there.

Be a lamp, a lifeboat, a ladder.  www.gracetheday.com

The difference in saving someone's life just may be you.

Look at this creative pin very closely.

So cool. LOOK CLOSELY! (Very closely!) Very Cool Awesomesauce!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


For those of you reading this blog
who may have yourself suffered abuse,
take care of yourself--right now.
3,478 Likes, 79 Comments - ☀️ CHARLOTTE FREEMAN ☀️ (@momentaryhappiness) on Instagram: “”

Find support if you haven't yet,


http://www.findingyourpossible.com/bible-journaling/

and know that true help is really available to you.

Jesus Christ is Lord!

Take it from Elie Wiesel,
who also lived in a world of darkness and hate

We all have a beautiful light that comes from within. It's a Divine spark of love that attaches all of us together. Remember, you are never alone! Shine bright like a diamond!

and emerged the victor on the other side.

The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. John 1:5 ESV http://bible.com/59/jhn.1.5.ESV

As this all was happening this week,
the Olympic torch moved along one of the most
treacherous and feared borders of the world--
the DMZ separating the Koreas.


I am looking very forward to the Olympic Games,
which I always see as a two-week bright light
in a cold dark world.


Do your part, Readers.
Stay on guard and act when you need to.

Prayers sent tonight for all of the victims of abuse.
Join me in saying this simple prayer:
Lord, bless them.

Amen.
Eloise
FaithPrayers           - John 1:4