The smell of the cinder blocks and school floor wax, mixed with heat looming in the halls, transported me to high school. The humidity soared that summer day. Demeanors were dampened as a result of a huge turnover. Many of us would be hired that scorching season. Sweat and stickiness stuck to the interview chair. “You’re in the hot seat,” an interviewer blurted.
“What would you do if you had X amount of discretionary funds?” With all eyes on me, I replied, “Use it for air conditioning.” Their recycled conversations about cooling costs weren’t on my radar. The group of ten interviewers burst into laughter (including the superintendent, members of the school board, a parent, and several teachers).
Cool changes were in the air.
Fast forward nearly two decades and reflective insulation cooled my hot R.V. Primitive living requires preparation without promises. Now I’m spoiled. Technology has provided instant relief. Up or down. On or off. Little effort on my part is required. I’m living in luxury with regulated temperatures. But OUT THERE, how do I create a cool change? How can the humidity of hurriedness be handled? Will I allow sweltering symptoms to suffocate? Which conditioning can cool the blaze of blame? Or the perspiring positions, clammy climates, and soggy spirits?
From the outside I look fine–I’m as sweaty as the next SW MO human. Inside, heat builds at time. A new situation, symptom, or circumstance. Pressure building from expectations, a tidal wave of texts, or excessive heat of emails. Different seasons require new adjustments.
I can only adjust me.
Change is inevitable. Being TOO comfortable causes complacency. Rather than question God I’ll use season changes to adjust my attitude. Prayer will be persistent–the indwelling of the Spirit is my stable solace. Christ makes all changes …cool. When seasons change, so must I.
Have you heard of NET, yet?🦓
There are many friends suffering (my prayer list is long). There are many who are enjoying life to its fullest despite pain, and some with pure joy and great blessings! Often I’m asked how I’m doing. There are things I choose not to share because the physical side effects are personal. You are all so precious to ask! Here is my update: most days I have some pain in my neck, back, and sometimes, hip. But don’t we all? My surgery gave me relief from the severe pain of the growing largest tumors. Surgery gives me more time for life and experiences! Yet, it has issues. Recently I had a virus (perhaps Covid? I never tested, but I did cancel a treatment due to fever and achiness–I think it’s going around!). Sleep is difficult. But I try hard to stay as active as possible. Digestion is always an issue. I never know how my stomach will settle after I eat. My teeth and jaw hurt so I MUST find a dentist. My dear friend Judy told me two years ago, “Don’t let your teeth go!” She experienced firsthand the effects of chemo and radiation. My calves swell, my heart palpitates at times, and my mouth burns. I wasn’t prepared for a marathon in THIS way. Sugar issues, continued injections, conversations between different doctors about varying opinions continue. I’ll go back to Maryland at the end of October or beginning of November. The cancer NOT spreading back to the liver from the lymph nodes is one concern–but the other issues create layers that go beyond just this. What doesn’t change right now? MY JOY and GRATITUDE. The reason I’m able to go and do is because of Christ. He’s given me an attitude of “do it now” and do it…ANYWAY. I can become heated by bills, just like all of you. When I feel my temps rise HE helps me QUICKLY adjust my temperature. I refuse to stay heated! When I looked up at my ceiling fan in December thinking that I would rather die, HE met me there. When I didn’t think I could live another day and I cried out to him in my bathroom, HE was there. The longing deep in my soul for a love that will never fade or disappear? Guess what? HE IS THERE. Because HE lives in me and I’ve experienced the darkest places in my life, I will ALWAYS give him the GLORY, no matter what!
I’ll allow Christ to control my thermostat. Adjustments happen with season changes. I won’t be texting much. I’m putting my phone on FOCUS because the life I’ve been given can’t be spent on my cell phone. It’s right in front of me. My computer and keyboard allow me to share it here—-Flannel with Faith. To create new stories, renew old ones with a “fresh” coat of paint (thank you, John Malone for this writing tip), and be fully immersed, I’ll adjust how I respond to constant temperature and technology changes. To be fully PRESENT requires more effort. I want a quiet and intentional life focused on faith, family, and friends (and experiences!). How are you changing in a cool way? Thank you for being my friend through all the changes. Do you know how much I’ve grown to love you?
Christ has made the coolest change I’ve ever had in my life.
Do you know how loved you are? Have faith. 🤍
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You have always inspired my spirit. Your words touch me deep within my soul. You know I feel God brought us together for a reason. A reason that is not ours to know. One day we will find the answer to that question but for now know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Days that are scorching hot. Days that are cold. I ask God, why? Why me? Why you? What can we, two servants of Christ do for you? xx Lisa
Lisa, thank you, for this heartfelt and touching message. I think back to our coaching sessions and all I learned from you. To think I inspire you is humbling. We don’t know the reasons~and our faith brought us together. Your last question ~wow. Amen, dear friend. I appreciate and admire you. Thank you for your prayers. Love Finn and I. 🩷💕🐾🙏🏻
He is always there Karla, tapping us on the shoulder or even His gift of life, a cross on an empty path. When we do reach those extremes, like ‘life’ letting go, it takes us somewhere. It isn’t like anything ‘down here’, but affords us to see something confronting but at the same time a very beautiful gift in how it changes us.
What does it change? That love within us. Suddenly ‘life’ is full of kind and gentle things. Butterflies before that were barely noticed, hearts dancing in a child, even those things we did before are no longer the same…some let go, others embraced…differently, lovingly, as that light within us shines onto another path.
It is a gift to touch love so beautifully, even in its pain. The journey does so test us in so many ways. But we reach a place, as you have, in understanding there is indeed something there, something very profound.
And I hear it in every word you share kind lady, you want the world to know its beauty, see that light among so many harsh things down here, to give them confidence in something only ever heard…but seemingly never touched. But you my friend are touching us all…because you have been there and understand that love so much more. For that I thank you with all my heart, for that gift shared ❤️🙏
Aw, Mark~you’re a change agent. You’ve been there. You know what the love does! That profound place we can’t help but share! I will go down in a “blaze” sharing about it! 🥰❤️👏🏻🙏🏻
Your last paragraph affirms every reason I write here. I can’t thank you enough for your love, understanding, and support. I hear your cheers and feel your friendship across the vast ocean. We’re connected by Christ because we found true love in him. Beauty and pain~ both amazing lessons of life and love. To learn and live with the wisdom and share it by giving hope~ that’s what we’re called to do!
I’m so grateful for you! Finn and I send our love and prayers always! 💛💚🩵🙏🏻🐾🙏🏻
You most certainly will go out in a blaze of light Karla, as you always share now. Christ gave us all a gift, a very profound one. And this journey is unwrapping it. You’ve peeked in and touched something most do not see for a very long time, giving you its wisdom to share.
And for you I share the one other thing I’ve ‘touched’. In that one moment Spirit shared, I was gifted with our destiny, that pure unconditional love. There are no words for it, I dare not, it would diminish something so perfect. But truly, everything ‘down here’ is so worth it all. All of it.
Keep your heart full kind lady, let that light shine as only love can do. And your ‘touch’, His ‘touch’, ever gratefully received 🤗❤️🙏
I will do that Mark. I won’t let darkness, bitterness, the cold, heat, or anything dim the light again. If it tries to get doused, I’ll be praying hard and hollering for you across the big pond! Love wins!! ❤️💕🙏🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🫶🏻🎶 🐬
Then I’ll listen for the call Karla, and send you much heartfelt love to cool that encounter. And you can cry during those moments, it too is a gift to heal. All blubbery, make up everywhere…but the relief, the healing it creates is such a powerful thing my friend. Sending much, much love and courage to you and Finn anyway kind lady, may your encounters ever gift His love to you both 🤗🥰😀❤️🙏
Thank you, my friend. We love you! 💜🐾🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
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The heat must be pretty bad Ginger, cut your text off mid flight. I’ll send some of our ‘cool’ temps across, I’m about to go to the beach with some nice 23C. I’ll grab a big handful and pray it reaches you instantly to alleviate that heat 🤗😀❤️🙏
Oh no! Poor Ginger. We love you, Ginger! Mark is helping out.🙏🏻🙏🏻💕
She will be back Karla, most certainly can’t tie this lady down 🤗🤣❤️🙏
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“God met me there”- I love this. God has met you through the cold, the heat, and the in between cool. Your words draw me close to him. Your life is an example for me because I have seen miracles he has done. You never take one hour for granted and you get up and let him lead. Your update (even though I know more than most) seems so easy to read, but I have seen it live. You amaze me with your courage, strength, and will. God has appointed you to be our witness on how cancer can attack physically, but never touches the spirit. Your cool change of less fingers on the phone is just the reminder I need there’s a lot of life to live looking up from a screen. You are my rock. My hero. My inspiration. My piece of DNA. My best friend. My forever angel here on earth. Thank you for sharing your life with us. I love you and oh so proud 🥹❤️🙌🙏 You give God all the glory!!!!
I can’t see through the tears….😭
You’ve been my rock. It’s brought us closer. Cancer has worked miracles in many ways, hasn’t it? It puts everything in context, a perspective of peace (or some might think punishment?). In odd ways, it’s a relief~for when you know the enemy, you can prepare.
Your words and actions touch my heart and soul. My best friend and wombmate. Thank you for standing by me and with me. I love you more than words can say! 🥹🩷🩵💛💚🫶🏻🙏🏻💕🙌🏻❤️🏃♀️👭👭
Another inspiring post, Karla. I loved your opening story of your hiring interview with all those people at the table. When I was hired, they just sent me to the principal, and he made the decision as to whether he wanted me or not!
I remember the days before we had air conditioning in the schools. It would get mighty hot by 3:00 PM. We finally got it in the early nineties! What a relief.
It is very sad to see all that you are going through. It is only your faith in God that is sustaining you. I pray that your cancer stays contained and not spreading. Keep strong… keep the faith and keep sharing your story.
Thank you, Dwight! I always enjoy your thoughtful comments and wisdom. 🥰
I can imagine how kids enjoyed you! 🙌🏻
The interview I wrote about was for my first principal’s position so I had expected a group. Boy, I was green. lol.
When I was hired to teach in early 90’s (when you finally received air conditioning :),it was first at my hometown school~ then a position where I had student taught opened up right before school started (a teacher resigned) so I took that one instead! Those were the days!
I’m doing very well, Dwight, considering everything. I listened to a fellow cancer patient’s wife share about all he’s going through~the scar tissue from surgeries coupled with all the side effects~ and another fellow blogger’s daughter is not doing well at all. I don’t have to look far to see how others suffer. I’ll take these issues since I’ve been “gifted” more years. When I start to feel bad, I think of how far I’ve come~ and I give myself grace and rest when I need. I’ll stay strong and pray this stays manageable ~research is growing~people live years! I have faith! Your prayers and support help fuel it! 🩷🙏🏻
Thank you for your clarifications. I am glad you are continuing to live above the pain. You are very strong and resilient!
There are those days, Dwight, my strength seems low–with rest and reassurance from God, I carry on. Yesterday I traveled 600 miles round trip with a former pastor and his wife to the boyhood home of Johnny Cash. I thought of you as there were things I learned about that area, following the Depression, that seemed like you would enjoy knowing (or I bet you already know). I hope to write about it soon! Today, I’m a bit weaker, more “worn for the tear”, lol…but HERE! I’m so glad I say “yes” to the adventures! May God bless you and yours today and each day, Dwight.
That would be an interesting adventure. Good for you getting out and going. One day at a time… that is all any of us have. Thank you.
You’re welcome ☺️! Yes~all of us are in it together ~no promises for tomorrow!
I like your attitude. Though I’m not religious, I do assume there is something bigger than us that can buoy us if we place our trust in it. It seems to me that you’re in touch with it. I think it can help you through your current trials.
And “Cool Change,” is one of my favorite tunes.
Thank you, Tippy!! I appreciate you so much!
Another NET cancer patient and I were sharing music and I shared this song~along with Reminiscing, Lonesome Loser,…not about me or him, but the Little River Band. Music is so healing!
You’ve made my life more fun and full of giggles. Thank you!
I love you, Karla💕💕💕💕💕
I love you, Mama K! 💕💕💕💜🩷🩷🙏🏻🙏🏻
Sending love and hugs and prayers. 💙
Thank you, sweet friend 💕🩵💛
great post, Karla; inspiring — like particularly that section where the fire of your faith will not be doused !!!
Thank you, dear friend!! I appreciate you!!
actually you put up one of my fave songs: ‘Cool Change’ by Little River Band. It’s a great Aussie outfit —
Woot woot, John! One of my favorites, too. I’m so glad you enjoyed this!
You always appear to keep a cooler head as life swirls about you, Karla, keeping the faith under so many circumstances.
Thank you, Mark! I sure give it my best!! I appreciate you!
Your posts are an inspiration to live for Christ in full obedience to His will. You are a light in the darkness, my friend. God bless you today and always! Sending love and prayers. 🙏 🐾 💕
Thank you, dear Cindy! You’re so kind. I appreciate your walk of faith, friendship, and the ways you mentor me! On the days I feel “dim”, I know the source to turn on. God bless you and Henry. Love and prayers, my friend. 🤍🙏
I love this: “He’s given me an attitude of “do it now” and do it…ANYWAY.” Thank you so much for the inspiration, dear friend. God is using you in my life and I pray He is blessing your socks off in return!
Aw, thank you, Mama M. I appreciate your words and support! Thank you, too, for keeping me inspired (my socks are off!). Many blessings!!
Safe travels ahead for you and wishing you peace and rest before that time. Sending you love and hugs, inspiring and beautiful friend. 💞🙏🏻💐
Thank you, precious Michele. I love you and your heart and spirit. Your words, prayers, love, and encouragement are appreciated and reciprocated! 💕🤗🤍🙏💐
You’re welcome beautiful Karla! A visit to your site is a guaranteed appreciation for friendship and life. 💕🤗
Ah,…that’s precious to say! 💕💕💕💕🥲
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Ah…such a rich and moving post. Praying for you, my friend.
Thank you, precious friend. You’re kind and thoughtful!
The change I am looking forward to is from summer to fall with cooler weather.
Changes come but we can always look to Jesus who is the same yesterday, today, and evermore.
YES! Matt, I know we’re siblings, lol.
It’s such a comfort knowing that Jesus NEVER changes. Thank you, brother, for that beautiful reminder. I’m praying for your continued recovery. Sip sip hooray to coffee time, your students, your teaching, and the blessing you are to many!
Yep — “I can only adjust me.”
MAK, you’re an inspiration to me. Teacher, mentor, and friend-that’s you. This quote speaks to me,…a LOT. You and many here will appreciate this;
“Choose not to be harmed — and you won’t feel harmed. Don’t feel harmed — and you haven’t been.” – Marcus Aurelius
He’s right…again.
YES! ❣️❣️❣️
I read your post, then the comments from people who obviously love you so much. I was moved to reread your post from their point of view. You are so beloved my friend. You have obviously touched so many lives, including mine. You are so matter of fact about your suffering. God be with you.
Thank you so much, my friend. You’ve been a bright spot in my blogging world and I’m so glad I met you. To take the time to read, reread, and write such a heartfelt comment means so much to me. This blogging community of family and friends has kept me motivated, grounded, and persistent. The “matter of fact about my suffering” has been cultivated by the kindness, love, and support I’ve received. Just as you are giving me. I’m humbled, honored, and moved to tears to know there’s so much care and love. May God be with us all and continue to help us as we bless one another–through our stories and experiences. I appreciate you so much!
Your posts make me smile. Thank you for your wisdom, like ‘I can only adjust me’.
Jennie, I’m honored my posts make you smile. I’m learning more and more everyday, my teacher. It will never cease! I’m STILL adjusting me day to day. This quote has stood out to me many times in my life, Jennie. I think you’ll appreciate it. “Choose not to be harmed — and you won’t feel harmed. Don’t feel harmed — and you haven’t been.” – Marcus Aurelius
Thank you for being an inspiration to me.
That is a great quote. I’m glad we inspire each other. 🙂
Thank you!🥰
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Karla; Sorry. WordPress is acting up on me again. My comment said, “LOVE that song and LOVE the insight that the “cool change” has to begin with me.”
Thanks for this blessing and inspiration of a post today!
Thank you, Russell! I’m sorry about the issues with WP–I understand, my friend. Did you get my comment on your post the other day? I’m having similar issues!
I appreciate your support and friendship. Hourly, I’m reminded that life continues to do its “thing” and all I can do is my best to react–and you and I use the same source of power! It’s not always easy, but I’m so grateful to God!
I know this sounds trite but change must be embraced. We don’t know where our journey will lead us but if we have faith it will lead us to where we need to be and how we deal with that change will define us.
Very powerful and poignant words, Pam. Beautifully said! Thank you for your support and wisdom!! PS–It doesn’t sound trite to me!
Karla, I love reading the commenters thoughts and messages to you. Your sister’s words are so profound! I can tell by her words that you were wombmates!
Yes, there is always change! You are wearing the change well, my friend!
Love, hugs, and prayers always ❤️🤗🙏🏻
How precious, Pam. You and my sister would love one another. It doesn’t surprise me that you appreciated her profoundness. It moved me.
Change isn’t easy is it, my friend? A dear teacher friend visited today and we shared our thoughts about change (in our own lives, country, and the world).
You’re a wonderful encourager, friend, and lady, Pam. You’ve added so much to my life. Finn and I love you and your precious family. I’m continuing prayers for good health and blessings for you all. 💕❣️🤍💐🌺🙏
Always praying for you, my friend! Your faith will carry you through…..
Thank you, sweet Ann! Amen! I appreciate you. May faith carry us all!
We stay cool-ish because to be really comfortable, we’d need a lot bigger income. The electricity costs. We can’t afford to stay warm either but at least with the world warmer, it doesn’t get as cold as it used to. Not a great thing for the planet, but it’s good to drag a little something good out of the climatic mess.
Thank you, Marilyn. I love this:…”but it’s good to drag a little something good out of the climatic mess.” I’ll keep doing my itty bitty sliver of a difference and hope it goes beyond me. I appreciate you both.
Karla, thank you for shining your light for Jesus. I see the strength and bravery you have in Him. I so need to be surrounded by and sharpened by my brothers and sisters in Him. I’m inspired by your words, dedication and strength. I know there must be days when you don’t feel as strong and you must lean even more on Jesus. SO, prayers will be going up. Thank you for sharing and shining ✨️. 💕
Tina, I appreciate your prayers, kindness, and wisdom! Like you, I surround myself with those who sharpen my soul skills. As much as I love lifting others, it’s encouraging to be “fed the faith” through those much wiser than me! It keeps me growing! It’s interesting, Tina. I’m so intrigued by people. We’re all on different journeys–the situations and circumstances we encounter might be different, yet they require the release (or hoarding, lol) of human emotions that we all share. How one responds to situations is unique according to belief, background, thoughts, experiences….it’s fascinating to me.
My gratitude for such varying life experiences provides a good foundation (just as faith) for using discernment and wisdom to choose my reaction. Like you shared, there are days when I’m not strong (today being one!). On these days it’s required more intentional pausing, prayer, and positioning myself to not let physical or emotional fluctuations to alter that which shouldn’t change–my faith! For at the end of the day, the truth remains the same for me. As does the love and grace of our Heavenly Papa. What a comfort!!
I’m so happy we’re walking on this journey together. I’m going to say a prayer for you, too, my friend. I’m grateful. ❣️🤗🙏🤍
Dear Karla, I understand, especially this:“To be fully PRESENT requires more effort.” Always your friend through all the changes. Always praying. Sending big hugs across state lines! Thankful for this WordPress line of communication! Thankful for your joy and gratitude and inspirational words! I love you! 🩷🙏🏻🩷
I love you too, C! “Being fully present…” Is it an age thing? Cancer? Our busy swirling world? I giggle when I can get “lost” in my own thoughts staring at a bunny rabbit outside. I had to shut off all distraction today to stay focused on a visit. No music. No TV. News? Uh…no.
In Oswald Chambers, “The Utmost for His Highest” devotion today I read, “The only thing that exceed right-doing it right-being.” Jesus’ teachings are truths that can only be interpreted by the disposition He puts in. He doesn’t alter our human nature; he alters its mainspring.” Ah, C. BEING. Just BEING. That allows for the Presence to be fully experienced. It’s so healing. It’s a comfort that you understand and apply this in your journey, too. I’ve read, heard, and seen this through your experiences and wisdom. It’s helping us heal. In many ways. From Missouri to Texas—I’m sending lots of warm and Texas-sized hugs and love, my friend. I appreciate you and stand with you through all the changes. 💕❣️🙏 (or should I say, I’ll kneel with you in prayer though them all, too?)
I call this focusing difficulty “brain fog,” which comes from everything you mention! No news? Darn. I understand you! Silence. Just being. The rain is falling here, and I’m (not quite kneeling but) praying for you, and listening. 😘
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HI THERE KL! YOUR WORDS ARE GROWING IN GOD’S LOVE AND POWER. IF CLIMATE SCIENTISTS WOULD COME TO THE UNDERSTANDING THAT IN OUR CHANGING WORLD, WE ONLY NEED TO ADJUST OURSELVES. ❤️❤️❤️🙏
Hi there, my friend! It’s so good to see you…thank you for stopping by and sharing your heartfelt response! Ah, adjusting ourselves~ everything we do that impacts our world around us. Leaving small prints on the ground and huge prints in each other’s hearts~ that would be a great adjustment! I appreciate you so much! ❤️💕🙏🏻💕 ☕️
It’s my joy to pray for you, dear Karla! Rest easy … rest cool … in the Lord your God who carries you! Thank you for sharing your heart of love and wisdom with us. 💖🥰🤗💖
You’re so sweet, Dora. I pray that you find comfort and coolness, my friend. You inspire me! Much love and hugs.💕🙏🏻🩷
Your focus on living intentionally and cherishing the present is truly inspiring.
Thank you for sharing your journey and wisdom with us.
Willie, I appreciate you brother. I feel that way about you. God bless you, my friend. Thank you.❤️🙏🏻 you are all loved!
God has definitely given you the words to express how you feel about yourself and Him. I wish people didn’t have to have pain and suffering but only He knows why. Keep being an inspiration and never give up Karla.
Diane, your heartfelt message and kindness mean so much to me. Thank you.🙏🏻 I remember those who have pain and suffering~ we all do in varying ways. I’m glad we’re on this journey together. I appreciate you❤️
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You inspire me to not give up. Thank you for sharing your honesty and faith
Thank you so much! I appreciate your kindness and support…so humbling!
What a mystery this thing called life, every morning I am confronted with new evidence that we are a creation born of love. A love that is so immense that it is impossible to fully comprehend as if staring at the sun. It’s just too bright. Someday I hope to understand, to see our purpose with new eyes, with a clarity that allows me to stare into its midst and not go blind. Until then I have to trust that if God created an angle like karla, then I’m in good hands. Love you little sis, hugs, C
Such profound and powerful words, C. I’m typing in tears, actually, C. I just read your post and adventure and JUST wrote to you. Your life inspires me, C. You’re living life to the FULLEST and I want to be that way, too.
Your words, “Every morning I am confronted with new evidence that we are a creation born of love…it’s just too bright.” C, I am utterly optimistic. I’m saturated by simple significant signs of our Savior! It’s unexplainable which makes it even more mystical and memorable! You know, you know, sister. “A clarity that allows me to stare into its midst and not go blind.” Miracles in the making, C. You see them, too.
I love you big sis. Your support, love, and encouragement make my heart and soul smile!
You are my idol and inspiration and it is my gift to know you, Karla! You lift me up, give me hope, let me know that without a doubt there is a light bigger and brighter than anything that can happen to us. I stand in awe of your faith and it is time for a cool change for sure! 💓
Oh, C! The fact you spent so much time to read my words touches my heart! THANK YOU. Often I think of how you are living life–the FriYAY to the family–your precious precious family–adventures, sickness, puppies, and meditations–poetry, vacations, and the daily grind–through it all you inspire me to ‘ground’ myself and let love lead! You’re a light to me, too! I’m so happy we’re shining together! I love you!
Cool change–many are coming, C. I’m living to the fullest possible! ❣️
I’m not sure how I missed it but savor your words always and I love our mutual admiration of living life to the fullest, taking what comes, like it or not and turning it over. I’m watching this HUGE squirrel gather something of substance from my maple, hanging by his tale and he can’t get enough to satiate his hunger as the branches shake and sway and his weight nearly breaks the limbs. I wonder if there is ever enough to satiate our needs or is it acceptance we need to practice to help us ease into this trapeze and slow the circle of life down. I’m so grateful too but dearest Karla and I love you so much and thank you so much. I might use what I just said in a post it reminds me of a client I say that is suffering this morning. Thank you for inspiring these words.. xoxoxox💓
How beautiful, C~ such wisdom in your soul! I love you so much. ❤️
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The images and smells of a waiting classroom flow from my memory banks. Being retired now for six years, I appreciate all who return for another year of teaching. Karla, thank you for sharing some of your journey. Many prayer warriors walk with you daily, and each of us receives far more than we can ever imagine.