New reflections on loss

I just got an email from a friend who just lost her 24-year-old son, in his sleep yesterday. Her pain is incomprehensible. My pain for her is immense. Having a 23-year-old son myself, living in Pennsylvania, it caused me to check his Facebook page. I immediately checked on all my kids to make sure that they were safe. I quickly wrote a note on Taylor’s wall to say that I love him. This is the second May in a row where a Mom I know of  has lost their only child (son). They have been taken suddenly at the same juncture of their young life.  Leaving crushed hearts, broken dreams and hopes in the wake.  Inexplicable and devastating loss.

And now I sit here with an old familiar friend…………sudden, inexplicable loss. We know each other well. We have met many times before. He is like a rude and unwelcome house guest that shows up, tries to take up residence and make himself at home. He wants to live here, you know. He is always looking for a way to barge in and high jack my positive life and outlook. But I will have none of it!  Change and consequently, loss is a part of life!  If you are alive, loss is certain at times.  It will be a part of our human experience.

I will do what loss has taught me to do in the past. I will appreciate today! A new day and an opportunity to bless, help and glorify GOD. I will show deep and abiding gratitude for the people I love and who love me. I will thank GOD for all the wonderful times and memories I have as a MOM. I will endeavor to be truly present and live in the moment and be GRATEFUL for all of it. ALL OF IT!!

And I will be a good friend.  I will respect the privacy needs of my friend and remain available for whatever she needs.  I will also seek God’s comfort and peace for her in her loss.

On being vulnerable and REAL……………..Brene’ Brown

I’m Not Who I Was………………………….. :)

Brandon Heath – I’m Not Who I Was Lyrics

I wish you could see me now
I wish I could show you how
I’m not who I was
I used to be mad at you
A little on the hurt side too
But I’m not who I was

I found my way around
To forgiving you
Some time ago
But I never got to tell you so

I found us in a photograph
I saw me and I had to laugh
You know, I’m not who I was
You were there, you were right above me
And I wonder if you ever loved me
Just for who I was

When the pain came back again
Like a bitter friend
It was all that I could do
To keep myself from blaming you

I reckon it’s a funny thing
I figured out I can sing
Now I’m not who I was
I write about love and such
Maybe ’cause I want it so much
I’m not who I was

I was thinking maybe I
I should let you know
I am not the same
But I never did forget your name
Hello

Well the thing I find most amazing
In amazing grace
Is the chance to give it out
Maybe that’s what love is all about

I wish you could see me now
I wish I could show you how
I’m not who I was

Who knew? There’s an APP for that!! :)

Pink Ribbon Purses…………….buy one to benefit Space Coast Cancer Foundation

I am selling these beautiful Pink Ribbons Purses by Beijo.  I am using them as a tool to raise Money for the Space Coast Cancer Foundation.  A donation of $25 from each purse sale will go to SCCF.  I am selling them for $65.  Please contact me at dfaust122@gmail.com if you would like to purchase one!   Thanks!

I AM…………………….The name of God and endless potential.

When Moses was getting ready to come down out of the mountain and return to the people with the 10 Commandments, he asked GOD……..who shall I say sent me?

I Am that I Am (אֶהְיֶה אֲשֶׁר אֶהְיֶה, ʾehyeh ʾašer ʾehyeh [ʔehˈje ʔaˈʃer ʔehˈje]) is a common English translation (JPS among others) of the response God used in the Hebrew Bible whenMoses asked for his name (Exodus 3:14). It is one of the most famous verses in the Torah. Hayah means “existed” or “was” in Hebrew; “ehyeh” is the first person singular imperfect form and is usually translated in English Bibles as “I will be” (or “I shall be”), for example, at Exodus 3:12. Ehyeh asher ehyeh literally translates as “I Will Be What I Will Be”, with attendant theological and mystical implications in Jewish tradition. However, in most English Bibles, this phrase is rendered as I am that I am.”^[1]

God in this simple phrase, declares his HOLINESS.  I am now, I have always been and I will always be.  WOW!  What a statement!  It summarily states God’s Omnipresent nature.  It speaks of endless and unlimited potential.  When I stop to think about this, it blows my mind.  Bottom line, God exists OUTSIDE of time.  All of human history is before God at all times.  There is no past, no future…………….all is PRESENT to GOD.

While going through treatment for cancer, I began to do what I called affirmations.  Basically I spoke things that I desired as if they already existed.  All of these statement began with I AM.  I must have said, I am HEALTHY over a million times.  I was making statements outside of my present human experience.  I believe that in doing this I asked the divine to make them a reality in my present life…………..spoken in faith.

Doing this practice has made all of the difference in my personal life.  It has healed me on every possible level and made me whole.  I am continuing to do this now to continue to call into existence, my best LIFE.  A life full of contentment, blessing  and strength.  I AM BLESSED!!  I AM HAPPY!!  I AM DEEPLY CONTENT!  I AM SUCCESSFUL…………..AMEN!!!

WOW………………..The Promise of A Better YOU!!!

The Promise
of a Better You

Women’s Beauty and Wellness Event

Thursday, May 17th 2012. The Salon Professional Academy Melbourne Square Mall.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP!

Welcome Reception - Enjoy complimentary beverages and hors d’oeuvres
Live Panel Discussion - Be a member of our studio audience; engage the Specialists with your questions
*Breakout Sessions
*Interactive Consultations
*Fabulous Raffles

Kristen Kohl-President,Imperial Salon and Spa

Rebecca Hunton, MD- WellSpring Medical Center

Diahn Clark, Pharm.D- BallAge RX, Suntree Pahrmacy.

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Roxanne J. Guy, MD-Brevard Plastic Surgery and Skin Treatment

The Women On Wellness

My new Purse……………Pinky Promise by Bijou

So, I went to a Womtec Conference in Orlando last week and I met a woman there from Bijou ( beautiful purses).  They have a BC purse style called Pinky Promise.

Mine just arrived last night………………….I am soooooo excited

From my friend Heather Copley……………..Amen sista!!!

There is no growth without change, no change without fear or loss, and no loss without pain. But remember this, God is never in a hurry, but he is always on time. And think about how far you’ve come, not just how far you have to go. You may not be where you want to be, but neither are you where you used to be.

Truly Amazing!!

And they have stood beside you when you were sick, unemployed, uninsured, bald and homeless and thought YOU were life’s GREATEST TREASURE!!!    <3

Now that is AMAZING!!!