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#bethelight – Day 171

Today I planted flowers.  I love flowers!  They always make me smile.  I also was benefited by someone else's act of kindness.  I dear friend saw me planting flowers and stopped to talk.  I was so wonderful to have a grown up conversation swinging on the porch swing.  In addition, my daughter is supporting my… Continue reading #bethelight – Day 171

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#bethelight – Day 170

Today I learned that the book party I hosted last week was a huge success.  With the generosity of many, we were able to give $370 of books to my friend's preschool.  I am so pleased.  We were able to give the gift of reading and learning to future generations at the preschool and in… Continue reading #bethelight – Day 170

Thought Tuesday

We the People

This morning I observed a city council meeting that the entire senior and junior classes were invited to listen and to comment. A couple of things caught my attention. 1) It was apparent that many of these kids do not understand what city government can do vs what is the responsibility of other governmental agencies.… Continue reading We the People

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#bethelight – Day 169

Since yesterday was earth day, I decided to spread light today by working in my garden.  Flowers bring a smile to my face.  They have to bring a smile to the faces of others as they pass my house. 🙂  So I spent a little time cleaning up the yard.  It's a breathe of fresh… Continue reading #bethelight – Day 169

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#bethelight – Day 168

Today is Earth Day.  It is celebrated in 184 countries to promote a healthy environment and a peaceful planet.  It's a great day to give thanks for for this wonderful world God has provided for us with all its nurturing nature, bounty, and beauty.  Since it is the Sabbath I won't be running around to… Continue reading #bethelight – Day 168

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#bethelight – Day 167

Day I saw someone from the community that I had noticed at the play last night.  This man has had health issues in resent years that have landed him a wheel chair.  Today, we were both attending a sports awards.  He looked a little lost and alone so I walked over to him.  I mentioned… Continue reading #bethelight – Day 167

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#bethelight – Day 166

Support local theater!  Today I am going to see a little production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang produced by AIM at the local Baptist church.  We all need each other in this theater business.  Heck!  We need each other period!  Supporting and cheering on others in their activities help us to grow and to become… Continue reading #bethelight – Day 166

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#bethelight – Day 165

Today I am hosting an Usborne book party.  My daughter is an Usborne book consultant, so hosting a party helps her out.  I also decided to "pay-it-forward" and to host the party to benefit someone else.  First, I love to read.  I learned to read late.  I struggled learning to read.  At third grade I… Continue reading #bethelight – Day 165

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#bethelight – Day 164

I feel like I see so much judgement in the world today... Lots and lots of pointing fingers.  Today I have a simple suggestion for an act of kindness: Be empathetic – Really try to put yourself in the other person’s shoes.  Try your best to understand their experiences, challenges and thought process. "If you can learn a… Continue reading #bethelight – Day 164

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#bethelight – Day 163

Okay.... Today's act of kindness isn't something I did. Today Is about acts of kindness that prove God is there and answers prayers. This past weekend my daughter and her husband were able to bring home the little boy they are adopting. They travelled to Oklahoma with their 3 1/2 year old and their 1… Continue reading #bethelight – Day 163