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| Hello Sunshine, Signs are my favorite notice from God. He seems to be an excellent judge of my character and what I need to learn in the moment. Honestly. I love paying attention to those simple reminders to slow down. Think twice and watch what you say. I was going to leave the cutest and simplest love note for Steve. All I wanted to know is if he loved me. Why can't I ask that? Why can't he let me go if he doesn't? I am so confused by him. I get what is happening but I am not sure I like it. So the note got ruined. I wasn't able to leave it. Now, it sits on the floor of my car as a reminder of what is left unspoken. This might be one of those times when words have failed me. Love, Michelle |
| Hello Sunshine, Well I finally pinned down my target date. It will be exactly two years on March 14, 2014. Anytime after that day I can send a letter to the State of Michigan that I want to be fully licensed. My limited will disappear and I will be able to put myself on insurance boards. That way I will get clients who have insurance and my work load will double. If God is good and he continues to care for me I will be able to live here and continue my simple life. I am praying and holding tight that I can scrape up enough funds to hold out until April or May. I pray! Love, Michelle |
| Good Morning Fluffy, It's a wonderful day in the city. My entire world is white and peaceful. Swirls of snow are drifting down from heaven and it reminds me to find the grace of God in everything. Life is so precious. Treat others they way they want to be treated. I always thought it was treat others as you want to be treated but then I started working at Ulta and they have this motto that the customer will tell you how she wants to be treated. Some will need extra help and others won't need any help at all. Follow the customers lead and you can't go wrong. I think it's a brilliant approach to retail and says a lot about the philosophy that we are in the business to promote beauty. I still believe that beauty is inside. It is enhanced by the products you use but your true beauty shines in any condition. It's why John's death is so sad for me. It's because of the way he made me feel. He left behind his spirit. He left behind his soul when he shared his positive and funny self. Share your beauty and let it shine! Love, Michelle |
| Hello Sunshine, It only takes a second to make a change. It only takes a brief hello to change a relationship and make an impact. It was that brief hello several years ago that I won't ever forget. I still have a picture of him and his amazing smile. I will keep him alive forever. I loved you John! Michelle |
| Hello my sunny pals, It is so cold outside I had to pull out the heavy coat and boots. I like looking like a polar bear in the winter. I rather layer up and cover up anything to avoid being cold. It seems the older I get the faster I become cold. I think my blood is getting thinner. I hustled over to the school this morning for a meeting with Jackson's teachers. He sure is loved. I am so lucky. He might have his struggles but he has amazing support. I see such a huge improvement. It makes my own life so much more smoother. I do live by the ups and downs. I would like to say I am calm and stay the course but I don't. I flow with emotions just like Jackson. I am lucky. Love, Michelle |
| Hello Sunshine, In the world of my dreams I can be a different person. Am I nice? Not always. In my dreams I can explore the other side of my personality. The one in which I keep secret. The one I don't want others to know I have. At times that side can confuse me. I wonder why I don't tap into her and bring out the beast. It might be fun to see some anger every once and awhile. I suppose too many days as an angry child has taught me to put the anger away. I am not sure when I got a handle on my anger. I only know I have. Must have been in all that self-love stuff I went through a couple years ago. Maybe... Love, Michelle |
| Hello my sunny pals, I am not as strong as I want to be and not as weak as I am. Yes, I let him back in. I wasn't going too. I was going to tell him goodbye and all that jazz but then I started thinking. What harm does it do me to be his friend? It brings me comfort to know him. I can not change him. I can only accept him where he is at. I am not here to make his life better but I do because I am a wonderful person to know. I can find the humor in anything and he laughs when he is around me. We share a comfort that is rare. I am a fool on many levels but I am content. I am doing the best I can and am grateful for the help I receive. Yes, maybe a little more would be nice but do I really need it? I am okay. Here and NOW. Love, Michelle |
| Hello Sunshine, I wanted to show off my painting skills and why I love the holidays. I painted Frosty last year but it still makes me happy when I put him on display. Only I don't have a premium membership to upload his picture for my blog. Oh well. You will just have to trust me on this one. I will find a way to get him here. I used to remember how to download and make items. It's just been awhile so I need to put my old thinking cap on and see what I can come up with. Happy Day! Love, Michelle |
| Hello my sunny pals, Yesterday I purchased some Christmas movies. I ~misplaced mine and was in serious need of a movie so I bought more only to find mine last night on the book shelf. Not that I remember putting them there. It's no fun getting old. Anyway, now I have two sets of classic movies. I was going to return them but I think I will hold on to them, I might just give them as gifts. I always like to watch Christmas movies. I love the way it reminds me of my youth and gets me in the spirit of the season. Plus, I love the cuddle time with the kids. We snuggle all together and I love that just as much as the movie, if not more. My kids are getting so big. I hope they never outgrow some good cuddle time with momma. Maybe it's the weather but I don't feel the spirit yet. I want to make some plans and go do something that will help my mood. It needs to snow or something. Let the fun begin! Love, Michelle |
| Hello Sunshine, In a short amount of time I have figured out a lot of things. I look back on last year and I still feel like my head and heart were in the wrong place. Timing is everything. I know I never wanted to hurt anyone and I sure never thought I could hurt myself. I have learned the hard way what my heart and soul needs. I wonder if we can do it differently this time around or am I only fooling myself more? We still need to have that talk. We still need to get the words out that I am feeling. I still need to express myself but wonder if I will have the nerve. Whatever happened to being in a mutually respected relationship? Whatever happened to communication and figuring it out? I know I have to figure this one out. I have to ask some hard questions and I need to be ready to hear his answer. I will see him soon. It's getting harder to stay away. It's getting harder to find excuses that are real. I miss him but the distance was good for me. I needed the break. I needed to step away and take care of myself. In a few more days I will decide if the distance will grow or be a memory. Love, Michelle |
| Hello Sunshine, Whenever I try to save myself some money, I end up spending more in the long run. I forgot the one golden rule my daddy always said. "Sometimes spending more on something is worth it". He was right. I recently went to Walmart for contacts. I thought it would be better because the exam cost less. Over-all It was not a good experience. I did not get the right prescription. I had to return my glasses because they had the wrong lens. I opened a box of contacts to check them and now they won't let me return them. This whole thing cost me way more if I would have stuck with the professionals that I normally see. Now, I understand why they charge more. They do a better JOB! I need to keep this in mind for the next time I try to do something for less money. Ugg! Love, Michelle |
| Good Morning Sunshine, I am finally taking a break from retail this week. I only work one day at Ulta and then the rest of the week I am in my office. I am ready to get back to therapy! I love being a counselor and love my clients. I need them. It is a two way street when I work. I listen and learn as well as talk and teach. I am feeling motivated to get to church today and maybe later put up some Christmas decorations. I am not a hundred percent sure that will happen. I might just wait for next weekend when I am home alone. I like to do things in my own way and having the kids help is not always helpful. I am grateful for the changes in my life and will Thank GOD today and always! Love, Michelle |
| Hello Sunshine, I am loving the peace of morning. I am loving that time is standing still at the moment. I have been so busy I haven't had time to enjoy the stillness of my life. I know that I am in charge. I know that to the outside I might look crazed but inside I am at peace. I have done what I needed to do to get here today. I am alive. I am doing the best I can and will continue to do the best I can. I am taking it one sweet moment at a time. Love, Michelle |
| Hello Sunshine, I am exhausted. My eyes are tired and I wanted to stay in bed. I am up early again to face a day of retail glory. Actually, I love my job. I love being helpful and as the other girls said...I am always so HAPPY! I am Happy! I love that I have a place to go that is fun. I like that I get paid to be friendly. I like that people have money to spend. I love being a woman. I love being in an environment that supports being a woman. I think it's going to be a long day and I will rest tomorrow. Today, I have to put my best face on and be cheerful. I can do that. Love, Michelle |
| Hello my sunny pals, Happy Thanksgiving! May this day bring you family joy. Enjoy the chance to say your blessings and be grateful to be alive. I am celebrating with two families today. My sisters and my work family later tonight. I have never worked on Thanksgiving before. It's been over twenty years that I worked retail. I am kind of looking forward to it. I see it as a fun time and a chance to make money doing something I enjoy. Only time will tell that story. I am so happy I am alive and all is well in my world! Love, Michelle |
| Hello Sunshine, I had an unexpected visitor last night. Jackson decided he missed his momma and wanted to hang out with me. I loved it. We played cards, talked and hung out. It was so nice to just feel close to my son again. I feel for him. As he grows into his pre-teen years he is struggling with his self-esteem. He struggles in so many emotional/mental places. It's been hard for me to help him. The best part is that he knows I care. I can listen. I can offer funny suggestions and I can see his beautiful heart. I am so blessed. I am grateful that God trusted me with Jackson. He challenges me. He makes me a better person. He is the reason I wanted to be a counselor. HE is the reason I love myself. Children are like mirrors. They reflect back the parts of yourself you need to work on. They show you, your own potential. In many ways I don't think I would be who I am without my kids. I like myself now more than I ever have. Thank you! Love, Michelle |
| Hello my sunny pals, Just a few short years ago I was born nine minutes before my twin brother Matthew. I didn't know it at the time that I was the ninth child and that I had a houseful of siblings waiting to meet me. We were born on Thanksgiving day and my family always celebrates that holiday/birthday with me. I used to think the Thanksgiving parade was part of my party celebration. I always watched it while everyone was busy getting dinner together. I still love it and want to have my TV plugged in and ready for this year. I purchased myself and the kids a TV. I have lived peacefully without one for the last couple of years. But, Jackson really wanted one here so I broke down and got one. My ex and the kids are going to take me out to dinner tonight for my Birthday. I even get to pick the restaurant. I would like to eat someplace downtown so we can enjoy the city lights. I am blessed and am excited about another year of adventure. I love my life!! Love, Michelle Ps..Happy Birthday Matt! |
| Hello Sunshine, It looks like a nice fine dusting of snow arrived yesterday. Just enough to remind me that it's cold outside and winter has arrived in Michigan. I do love this time of year but not as much as the summer. I only love November because I have so much to be thankful for and that this is the time I can start to celebrate my family. It seems silly that we need a national holiday to celebrate our blessings and bounty. I am glad it happens before Christmas and am sad to see it get stumped on every year. I think I like it because it's the one holiday with the least amount of decorations. You can only place so many turkeys and pilgrims around your house. Still, I like it because of it's meaning. A time to gather and celebrate food. I'm good with that! So take your time to prepare your meal this week and look deeper into your traditions. I know I will! Love, Michelle |
| Dear Summer, Thank you for keeping me warm. I am now watching the first snow storm of the season. I love the change of seasons. I have no reason to leave my house today. So I will sit here and enjoy the peace and calm. It's a wonderful day. Love, Michelle |
| Hello Sunshine, I believe I will find away. I believe every time I fall I get up stronger and wiser. I believe that my age is not the real number of my soul. I believe that I might never stop being a kid. I believe that I am loved. I believe that change takes courage. I believe that I am not meant to be rich with money but rich with experience. I believe that I am beautiful. I believe that this is the first time in my life I know what patience is. I believe that I can ask for help and will get it. I believe that I learn something new everyday. I believe that I am where I am suppose to be. I believe that I am grateful for what I have. I believe I love you. Love, Michelle |
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