Sculpturing Me!

Who am I? I have been many things in my life, a native Montana ranch kid, a small business owner, a farmer, a rabbit farmer, a waitress, cook, dishwasher, retail manager, writer, store owner, truck driver, newspaper publisher, newspaper owner, certified nurse's aide. I am a 55 year old caregiver, a mother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and yes now a grandmother and a great grandmother. I am independent, think outside of the box, a traveler, love fishing, exploring, country music and square dancing as well as reading and personal development. I love the water and find it calming and peaceful!

I am a diabetic, have COPD, fibromyalgia, RA and a host of other medical conditions that have lead me to appreciate the peace of pain free days and the wonders of modern medicine. Being deaf in one ear and having spent time in a wheelchair and being on Oxygen 24/7 have taught me much about appreciating the little tings in life, like the ability to walk and breathe freely! 

As a CNA (certified nurse’s aide) I have taken care of a lot of people who are facing the end of their lives. They talk about a lot of "If Onlys" That they wish they had done: Conversations they wish they had had, or not had, things they wish they had taken time to do. Health and time are truly the most precious gems there are in this world.

They talk about wishing that they had reached for their dreams and not just accepted the expectations of others.

How many of us are going for our dreams? How many of us are accepting the stance of No "If Onlys" will be accepted, because we will go for our dreams and reach for the stars!

We can’t live the life God wanted for us if we are trying to be the person that our parents want us to be, our friends want us to be, and or our spouse of loved ones want us to be. We have to be true to who God has called you to be! HE wants you to live your unique mission, and purpose and expand your talents! You are unique! Your story is your story! Don't let others keep you from being who you really are.

You need to explore your unique abilities and talents and share your story with others in a way that will inspire and motivate others to be the best, unique self - they can be!

As you focus on your dreams and your role and develop your talents then GOD will begin to bless your life and others lives through you! Some will not understand your journey, but that really is their problem not yours. As you seek to improve yourself you may inspire them to seek to be better as well. Encourage them, pray for them, but don’t let them keep you from YOUR destiny and your Purpose in life. Is there somebody that you are allowing to control you or make you feel guilty if you don’t live up to their expectations? Cut the apron strings and focus on your priorities. Don’t miss your destiny trying to please others.

2015 is a brand new year and each day you will write another page in your life story. Don't let someone else be the leading character in your life story!