Thankful Thursday

Thankful Thursday

Today is Thankful Thursday, October 16, 2023...

I'm thankful for the people who bring life, love, and purpose to it. I can't name all of them because sometimes they are not aware they're being used, and at this point, I don't want to make them aware. 

Thank You... 

I have been told that I could not do something or I could not do certain things. I have been told that I didn't qualify, but I'm Thankful it was not a denial or a sentence I could not re-write. The only thing in life you can not do over is death, and that is not an option for me in my current state of mind. 

I have seen many losses in my life, and I think of all the things they could have been only if they had taken the measures to make sure they were healthy, but I'm glad that I took that leap. I'm glad my support system has had my back, but I'm more thankful that I listened and had the transformation in my mind to do something about it! 

I watched myself on my doorbell camera some time ago and didn't like what I saw. "What did I see?" I'm glad you asked. First, I was able to see myself from the back, and I could tell that I was an extra-large woman maybe about 268 when I last saw an image of myself from the camera; I needed to use the handrails for balance because I was actually afraid to walk up and down without assistance, to be honest. 

Today, I'm thankful because I don't look like what I have been through concerning. Weight loss, and actually, when I saw the new camera view of me, I'm pleased with who I'm becoming. I had a lot of luggage this morning and surprised myself with the image. You see yourself every day, and when people start talking, I don't want to listen, but I do understand why they are saying what they are because it is out of love. 

I'm THANKFUL for the LOVE AND SUPPORT!!!  

Excellence

Excellence

Recently, I have been traveling outside my norms. It is always good to get a change of scenery or test the waters to see if things are improving or worse in our world. 

I feel a certain way in my life in the late 50s era that continues to be a constant no matter my upbringing. I would not see things this way, but it is ever-present. I was born in the Delta Region and have seen the small-town syndrome. 

What is that you ask? 

1. People in the town only stick to the people and families they have known for life and do not want outsiders in the mix. 

2. It is hard to get ahead in those places because they hire those they are familiar with before they hire outside of their race, or they will place someone in other places who maybe have some or really no experience in that department but tell you they are qualified for the position. When you are aware that they're not. 

3. You could get hired, but they only give you enough time to pay a few bills but nothing that is substantial for a real quality of life. 

You can do everything to be professional and make others feel valued and respected, look the part, and make things better for the department because God has gifted you for most tasks. 

They can tell you that you are valued, but when the rubber meets the road, it is not true, and they begin to make up all kinds of excuses in order to keep you in a place. They might even give you things or tips to make you feel that that makes a difference, but it doesn't. 

I'm trying very hard to stay positive, but I'm continuing with my plans for my life because I believe that God is guiding my FOOTSTEPS to BETTER. 

I have never seen the righteous forsaken nor his seed begging bread ...