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Lessons learned the first 50 years

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I hit a milestone. I turned 50 years old. I am thankful that I don't feel 50.   I am thankful for things God has taught me throughout those 50 years. .  I have learned that God loves mercy and when I feel a sense that justice needs to happen over mercy, all I need to do is remember that I am thankful for when God gives me mercy instead of a just punishment.   (Micah 6:8 8 He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.) ( Luke 6: 36  Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful. ) I have learned that hurt people end up hurting people.   When I am able to see that I didn't hurt them but I am bearing the results of that persons hurt inflicted by other people, it helps me forgive whatever hurt they pushed onto me and move on.  (Romans 12 : 18  If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. )  I have learned that anyone who thinks they have God

March Madness

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Yep... March Madness and I don't mean basketball...  Here are the highlights...   I gave my testimony at The Vine while teaching a group of women to paint....  Super fun night. I finished several paintings for clients... Here are a few. Noah and John Michael both got their braces off. :) Beautiful smiles! Noah had knee surgery to put a new ligament  into his knee and to shave the rough cartilage.   Now... he has lots of physical therapy. Just because Life wasn't CRAZY enough... I rescued a chihuahua from going to animal control and tried to foster him while he received his vet care (neutering/ shots).   He is 1 -2 years old... and in true Chihuahua manner...has a sassy little attitude.   My dogs want to eat him... but he loves dogs.    We are looking for a foster/adoptive mom.     We are reading through the Bible... on Nehemiah and Exodus right now.   There is so much to process. ... we are learning a lot. That's just a LITTLE of crazy Ma