Make America Great Again

 You got to go back to 

One Nation Under God

It really doesn't matter which man sits in the Presidents seat. 

What matters is if the man believes in God or not.

If we would put God back at the top of our nation we would become the nation we once were or better.

We started crumbling and falling apart the more we took GOD out of the plan.

* Nothing used to be open on Sundays except CHURCHES.

* People used to PRAY at home, at school at work....

* We used to live by the COMMANDMENTS and RESPECT life. 

* There were NO OTHER GODS to be worshipped, in our country.

You may not believe in God.

I would say to you, you probably don't know the REAL GOD. 

* There have been so many fake and false versions of what GOD is and expects of us..... 

* I would bet half of Christians don't even know the REAL GOD. 

You want to make America great again, VOTE FOR GOD. 

You want 2022 to be the best year yet, GET TO KNOW GOD. 

You want to understand and be a part of the solution, FIND THE 

REAL GOD!!

He's actually closer than you think. 

Interesting Information about the Pledge of Allegiance found @

https://www.ushistory.org/documents/pledge.htm

The Pledge of Allegiance was written in August 1892

 by the socialist minister Francis Bellamy (1855-1931). 

It was originally published in 

The Youth's Companion on September 8, 1892. 

Bellamy had hoped that the pledge would be used by citizens in any country. 

 In its original form it read: 

 "I pledge allegiance to my Flag and the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." 

In 1923, the words, "the Flag of the United States of America" were added. 

At this time it read: "I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." 

In 1954, in response to the Communist threat of the times, 

President Eisenhower encouraged Congress to add the words "under God," creating the 31-word pledge we say today. 

Bellamy's daughter objected to this alteration. 

Today it reads:

 "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." 

Section 4 of the Flag Code states: 

 The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag: "I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.", 

should be rendered by standing at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. 

When not in uniform men should remove any non-religious headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. 

Persons in uniform should remain silent, face the flag, and render the military salute." 

The original Bellamy salute, first described in 1892 by Francis Bellamy, who authored the original Pledge, began with a military salute, and after reciting the words "to the flag," the arm was extended toward the flag. 

 At a signal from the Principal the pupils, in ordered ranks, hands to the side, face the Flag. Another signal is given; every pupil gives the flag the military salute — right hand lifted, palm downward, to a line with the forehead and close to it. 

Standing thus, all repeat together, slowly, "I pledge allegiance to my Flag and the Republic for which it stands; one Nation indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all." 

At the words, "to my Flag," the right hand is extended gracefully, palm upward, toward the Flag, and remains in this gesture till the end of the affirmation; whereupon all hands immediately drop to the side. 

 The Youth's Companion, 1892

Shortly thereafter, the pledge was begun with the right hand over the heart, and after reciting "to the Flag," the arm was extended toward the Flag, palm-down.

 
In World War II, the salute too much resembled the Nazi salute, so it was changed to keep the right hand over the heart throughout.

Facts to Know and Thoughts to ponder!

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2022 ~ Are we there yet?

 Wow, What a year!

Welcome 2022

Here we come!!!!

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Epitaph

EPITAPH 

 by Merrit Malloy 

 When I die Give what’s left of me away 

To children 

And old men that wait to die. 

And if you need to cry, 

Cry for your brother 

Walking the street beside you.

 And when you need me, 

Put your arms Around anyone 

And give them What you need to give to me. 

I want to leave you something, 

Something better Than words 

Or sounds. 

 Look for me In the people I’ve known Or loved, 

And if you cannot give me away, 

At least let me live on in your eyes 

And not on your mind. 

 You can love me most 

By letting Hands touch hands, 

By letting Bodies touch bodies, 

And by letting go Of children That need to be free. 

 Love doesn’t die, 

People do. 

So, when all that’s left of me Is love, 

Give me away.

I’ll see you at home In the earth.

Merry Christmas Eve Day 2021

 Merry Christmas Eve, may your holidays be bright and your joys be many.

From our family to yours

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RIP Miss Sophia

 My little Miss Sophia passed away early this morning. She was 15 plus human years. 105 dog years.

She will be missed by all of us. 

It was an honor to be her mum. I only wish I could have done better.

She was a blessing to know. 

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Miss Sophia Marie....

 

My lil Min Pin Sophia turned 15 last September, that's about 105 in dog years. Since the truck accident 2 years ago Dec 12th, she's had some health issues getting worse. Over the last week she has fallen very weak. While not showing signs of great pain, she is very very tired. I'm not completely sure she'll make it until Christmas. She's been my registered service dog for most of her life. In her early years she did some modeling for doggie calendars. I've had her since she was 3 months old... I still remember the 8 hour drive across the mountains and over the hills to meet the people. She jumped into the car and straight into my son's lap and rode there all the way home. My little dog Buster was so happy we got him a girlfriend.

It's a quiet holiday at my house this year...... many beautiful memories to reflect on. God blessed me with that little Dog. She wasn't just a dog. She is and will always be my little best friend.

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Colic

 

I was late getting to the barn today. Had hay and bedding to unload. My girl didn't seem like herself the last couple days. I gave her grain while cleaning her stall and when I put her back in she wasn't interested in her hay....

I started to get a bit concerned. So I cleaned up Lil Star and swept the hall, my girl didn't look well at all. 

She was kicking her stomach..... wanting to lay down and get up lay down and get up.

We walked for a while, rested and walked again.... lunging slowly in the arena for maybe 10 minutes or so... She kept wanting to go back to her stall to lay down. At one point she wouldn't even walk for me.

I massaged her tummy on each side. We walked back and forth down the barn hall. 

I put her in her stall she layed down comfortably, so I ran home, grabbed the groceries putting things in the fridge. Grabbed a cup of coffee and a banana and a couple candy canes....

Back to the barn. Richard called me to let me know she was laying down and didn't look good. ... 

I was almost there. I called the vet she was on her way.....

I got to the barn and my girl didn't look so good. While she was laying down she looked like she was going to die on me. I cryed and prayed....

She got up.

I walked her and I fed her a candy cane while waiting for the vet. 

Once there, The vet took her temp, and shortly afterward she farted.... a few times. Within minutes she was feeling better. 

I have learned there is something called "Gas colic". She may have also been choking on a chunk of grain from eating too fast... Either way. 

After much walking, many prayers, a few tears, her laying down getting up, trying to roll, kicking her stomach, almost looking like she was dying while laying down. Refusing to eat, walk, or do anything... pawing the ground. grunting, breathing hard...

 A little gas later and she's perky, eating like a champ, drinking, and her eyes were looking back to normal. Vet says, you can see it in a horses eyes when they don't feel good. ... 

We grazed on grass for a few minutes, Vet recommended as grass is a natural laxative for horses. She also recommended spreading some hay around the stall so she'd have to eat slower and only give her half her normal dinner. Plenty of water...

My horse was feeling so much better  she ate my banana while I was standing there drinking my now cold coffee..... (she loves bananas)

Much prayers from many and I thank you all. And much appreciation to my wonderful vet and best friend. .. And thank you God, once again. 

My baby girl was ok when I left the barn. (I'll be up early and heading out)

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The truth of the matter

 

Christmas time... 

Hasn't always been the happiest time of the year for me. There have actually been years where the decorations and everything came down the day after if not Christmas day night. 

My ex mother in law was a horrible creature that would manage to cause some form of problem for us every year, disrupting Christmas day every time.

After the divorce, my Christmas was divided. Because of previous kidnapping attempts by my ex, I was never able to relax when the kids would go to his family - especially on the holidays! 

2nd husbands family wasn't and hasn't ever accepted or treated my kids and myself like family. The disrespect has lasted 30 years and going.  His mother was so bad, she would bring presents for him and his son, and hand them out in front of my kids. 

I have swallowed so much pain, watching my kids hurt. Watching people hurt my kids, all because they don't like me. There is so much about my life..... fact is - there is only 2 people that know the truth of my life and all of my story. So much is buried. So much has been lied about and distorted. So much my own children don't know and can't understand.

So much more to Christmas past.......

I almost hate Birthdays and holidays the way nobody gets along and there is no normal for the kids. Someone always has to hurt someone's feelings. It really doesn't bother me how much they hurt me, it's my kids and my grandkids that get hurt. Now I have great grandchildren that are being affected...

It never ends. 

I did everything I could to protect my children from being hurt.....

Sometimes it feels like failure. 

God know my heart and has stood by me through it all. I hope there comes a day He and I can talk about all of it .... with an understanding light. Until then, we do the best we can one day at a time, just try and  Focus forward.

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Stop the Pain

In many cases, suicide can be prevented. 

Learn the risk factors and warning signs, which include depression, change in personality, self-harm behavior recent life crisis and conversation about wanting to die. If a family member or friend talks about suicide, take them seriously. Listen without judgement and encourage them to seek professional help .

What are some of the most common suicide warning signs? 

Some of the more common warning signs that a person may be thinking of ending their life include: 

 Being sad or moody: The person has long-lasting sadness and mood swings. Depression is a major risk factor for suicide. 

Sudden calmness: The person suddenly becomes calm after a period of depression or moodiness. 

Withdrawing from others: The person chooses to be alone and avoids friends or social activities. They also lose of interest or pleasure in activities they previously enjoyed. 

Changes in personality, appearance, sleep pattern: The person’s attitude or behavior changes, such as speaking or moving with unusual speed or slowness. Also, they suddenly become less concerned about their personal appearance. They sleep much more or much less than typical for that person. 

Showing dangerous or self-harmful behavior: The person engages in potentially dangerous behavior, such as driving recklessly, having unsafe sex or increase their use of drugs and/or alcohol. 

Experiencing recent trauma or life crisis: Examples of crises include the death of a loved one or pet, divorce or break-up of a relationship, diagnosis of a major illness, loss of a job or serious financial problems. 

Being in a state of deep despair: The person talks about feeling hopeless, having no reason to live, being a burden to others, feeling trapped or being in severe emotional pain. 

Making preparations: The person begins to put their personal business in order. This might include visiting friends and family members, giving away personal possessions, making a will and cleaning up their room or home. Often the person will search online for ways to die or buy a gun. Some people will write a note before attempting suicide. 

Threatening suicide or talking about wanting to die: Not everyone who is considering suicide will say so, and not everyone who threatens suicide will follow through with it. 

However, every threat of suicide should be taken seriously.

 Can suicide be prevented? 

In many cases, suicide can be prevented. 

The best way you can help prevent suicide is to: 

 Learn the risk factors for suicide. Be alert to the signs of depression and other mental health conditions. Recognize suicide warning signs. Provide caring support. Ask directly if the person has considered hurting themselves. 

People who receive support from caring friends and family and who have access to mental health services are less likely to act on their suicidal impulses than are those who are isolated from support.

Information provided by: Cleveland Clinic

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/11352-recognizing-suicidal-behavior

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Christmas 2021

 Kittens in the house! No ornaments on the tree. At least not glass, breakable or jingley. 

AS for me.....

No holiday shopping, not allowed to be  standing in lines, there is no extra money, I can't work. The house is a mess, can't do my cleaning. I'm lucky to keep the horses fed and stalls cleaned. 

Thankfully the Christmas lights got hung before.......

What seems to be my own new Christmas Tradition

Once again, I will spend Christmas 'recovering' from another injury.

This time, no cool story. Just lifted a bucket of water and injured the tendon in my heel... I felt something, thought I heard something, went down and the pain went all the way from my foot to my head. I couldn't walk, pretty much crawled to my truck after delivering the water to my horse...

I tried to be tough, but the discoloration and pain... ER visit... I must say the hospital in Enumclaw is the BEST ! and I've been to a few over the last few years.

Good thing I went in... and hopefully it's only a partial rupture of the tendon. Had I 'ignored it' and If it should happen to turn into a full rupture, I'll be completely OFF my foot for MONTHS. 

So, for now we're looking at this beautiful new boot for at least 8 weeks. Physical therapy to follow.... Surgery may be in the mix.... It's quite painful so I'm hoping there will be some sort of relief coming soon....

Really, it was just a bucket of water, the same bucket I carry everyday. It's kind of scary to realize just how fragile you get when you get older.

Wish I could afford to hire someone to help out. It's hard enough to have to sit around, but to watch your house get dirty..... ugh...

I hope everyone has a much better start to the holidays. I am loving how many are decorating and how festive it's getting everywhere. I'm looking forward to the Christmas light drive this year.... I used to love loading up the kids and heading out for the night, driving around checking out how different neighborhoods decorate. Listen to Christmas music and enjoy being together...

What is something you do every year as part of your family traditions?

Sorry it's short.... It's getting late and the meds are kicking in... 

In closing , I would like to wish you all ~  a Very Merry Christmas season, with many warm happy memories to share. God Bless and Stay Well. 

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Eyes wide open

My eyes popped open at 4 am and haven't shut yet. Not even after watching a documentary or two. I love ancient history. It always amazes me to see what they could do and the lasting impression the work leaves for us. Yet we build and it gets destroyed before even one generation passes. Our legacy is nothing spectacular. Nothing that lasts.

With all the things happening around the globe, it sure does seem like the gates of hell have opened and all evil is released. I wonder how many times throughout history, people have felt this way. Like it is the end of the world as they know it. 

You can't believe the news, internet or TV. ... 

They quit talking about the number dying and push for a vaccine that seems to be causing the deaths now. We've lost several in our family, most of which were the vaccinated. 

Store shelves are a hit and miss for supplies. Gas prices vary everywhere. The police have been disassembled in some places. CRAZY has become our way of life.?  

Some states have mandates others say no shots no masks just 'live on' and they seem to be thriving. 

There is so much evidence of Biblical truth floating around yet no one can see it. I am reminded that scripture tells us, those who don't believe or are not true to heart will not be able to see or understand the words of the Bible. 

This has proven so true amongst unbelievers. 

For those that believe.... Where do we stand - are we ready - is this the end - 

I am again reminded of scripture... not supposed to worry about the end. Supposed to worry about today and doing all in today that is to be done. Make sure your right with God and nothing else really matters. 

So why do we wake up and worry, stress and think about everything, so much of which we have no control over. . . 

Why not wake up, enjoy the sunrise, look for the beauty in a day, and prepare ourselves for our work for today. Get up and keep going forward. 

We live in a changing world that will someday be a part of history.

Thank God for what we have today.

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30 Things 30 Days

 

It's about a one hour documentary on Netflix.... watch the show and take the 30 day challenge with me......

Get rid of one thing each day for 30 days...

My mom had a lot of 'stuff', I grew up feeling 'crowded', 'embarrassed' and often wondered 'why'.. 

moving sucked! and we moved a lot. I remember Truck load after truck load..... 'junk' so much 'junk'...

I don't keep a lot of stuff. I have even less now than when the kids were growing up. I thought of myself as a 'minimalist' to some degree. But I decided to take the challenge and see, if I couldn't downsize just a little more.

Watch the show, really. You don't realize how much your 'stuff' weighs you down....

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You just can't make this shit up

It's been a month and I really don't know where to begin or end it..... I haven't been on line much. Hoping that will change soon.

When I'm struggling with things in my head I don't like to project a negative energy, so I shut the 'curtains' so to speak.... keep to myself and deal with things.

My horse heals me.

It's been said by many folks including my last therapist, and I do miss her.....

I've been told so many times, "YOU SHOULD WRITE A BOOK", followed in the same breathe by the statement.. "no one would believe this shit."

The book would be titled something to that relevance. ...... 

My Life

Has been born backwards, what can go wrong has gone wrong.

 if it's even possible to happen, it will probably happen to me. . 

 Seems it goes wrong, before it goes right.

Just one example....

Have the bank account hacked into, so you have to put a fraud freeze on the account. This particular bank not only deactivates the cards but closes the account and opens you a new account....

so all your automatic payments that are due to come out of the paycheck that's due to deposit tomorrow to a now closed account......

We won't mention that one payment is to the IRS and if it's missed the whole payment plan goes into default.... of course guess which payment the bank missed paying...

Getting emails about all the other payments bouncing back....

Another example...

I found myself in court over the BECA bill with one of my kids, at the same time I was dealing with their dad in family court.....

What are the odds I'd get the same judge in both courts..

.. About as good as having my EX standing in the courthouse when I received my paperwork, so the sheriff that was there could walk over and serve him..... The officer must have been 7 feet tall. 

My favorite example... 

Your going to love this one

I totalled my truck December 12th, I'm dealing with several broken bones, the other guys insurance and almost $26,000.00 in hospital bills, a total loss on my truck....

And I get a bill from the Army in the mail....?

Apparently I dumped a few tons of garbage near an Army gate and the clean up cost nearly $1000.00. Now I'm sooooo dumb, I happened to put a piece of mail with one of my old addresses on it, so they traced the garbage to me.......

Um the mail was from Child support and my youngest child was 32 years old...... That is an incredibley old piece of mail to be in such pristine condition.

Um the mail and dump site was found in the same city my ex mother in law recently passed away and some of the garbage looked like it could have come from her house......

After writing the Army a letter, they came to the conclusion that I did not dump the garbage and someone from my Ex's family was trying to make it look like me.... 

Merry Christmas, no bill was owed.

57 years old, and the stories I could tell......

Wonder why I have

Anxiety, depression, stress, high blood pressure, always appearing 'mad or upset', simply because the stress level is so high... smiling doesn't come naturally.

Yet, through it all and it's been a few decades... through it all.. God truly has provided and taken care of things. Right down to the little details. 

And in the end ~ Things have worked out. 

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Ah Choo!

 

A weekend full of riding... Ah, so relaxing and so peaceful. I love my horse and spending time with her. It was a nice break away from working and the stressful situations in the day to day life. 

I did great being out in the weather.... 

It was during the Halloween 'trick or treating' that It happened... 

Magic school bus episode all the way. Papa handed out some candy and I just inhaled the air... like you could see the little invader floating towards me and up my nose.

Next thing you know I'm sneezing. And down for the count.

Bless you

 Isn't it funny how some of the memories of raising your children and little things like TV shows, just pop up in your thoughts. What's in a sneeze. My dad always said it was your bodies way of discarding invading germs... nose hairs and snot were what prevented you from getting sicker.?  I like the way Magic school bus explained it better lol. 

Finally, Now feeling a bit better and getting back to normal. As far as work... that's a different story. Bright side of the Barn has received our new Business license and it looks 'pretty cool'. 

I have been working on line and doing a bit of things through site sales. ' We've ordered several games here and put them to the test with the grandkids.... reviews coming in the next blog.. the grandkids have strong opinions about their favorites!

Christmas is just around the corner and the Simply Fun games make great gifts. Help the kids with their studies and give something that keeps giving. Un plug and put away the electronics!  Orders before Thanksgiving will arrive in plenty of time for Christmas. I also have a few cash and carry games on hand, so save some shipping fees for the local folks. 

Life is always better when you are in control of your own destiny. 

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Out of Alignment ~

 Something needs to move!

I love my home, my horses are happy, I'm working.... What needs to move?

My 'life' planets have been in a spin since this new job started just about 3 months ago. . . I've been trying to figure out what part of life, is causing the blood pressure to climb and the anxiety to multiply....     

Something needs to move.

Tonight, after 48 hours away from there... I'm finally feeling 'my normal'. 

I rode today. It was only for a few minutes, we haven't rode hardly since this 'new job'. But it was a few minutes of good connecting with my girl and getting myself grounded. She really does help get the planets lined up. 

Let's me put my mind in focus... We've been thinking about adding a new member to our herd, so of course, as we rode, reflections of the rescue horses ran through my mind. So relaxing, so magical.  I miss those rides.

Don't worry. We have some alignment to do and the whole point of the job is to get the car fixed, caught up on bills, a new saddle and our own trailer again.... then we'll add a new member to the family.

So What's out of alignment? Tonight I have come to realize

It's the 'job'.

Now - What's wrong with the job?

Where do I start? It's been 3 months and there is nothing consistent about it, other than the 'chicken' comes on Mondays and the 'bosses' mood is unpredictable. 

I'm not one to bitch or complain but I feel myself wanting to bitch and complain. That in itself tells me - that something is wrong. I have never had such a complicated boss. The words, "Micro manage" is the only way to describe the problem. 

I'm used to working for people that tell me what they want done and when they want it done by. If it requires showing me how to operate a machine or computer, we go over the basics then it's up to me to do it 'my own style'. 

I've done retail and customer service for over 40 years now. With mystery shopping for the companies and on site compliance inspections. I really do know how to work in retail and I have pretty awesome customer service skills. 

Most of my prior employers were sorry to see me go and I've been asked back on a regular basis. It's nice to be appreciated. I have to say again. I'm used to being told what needs done and when it needs done by, then left to my own to get it done. 

HERE, it's complicated. 

The boss gets upset easily, very repetitious about mistakes. Very hard to want to talk to about anything.

Starts out adamant about things like masks, but selectively chooses when and who to enforce it on, then in time wears down and occasionally speaks up about it. ... inconsistent. 

We've lost a lot of good customers over the masks in the early days. They haven't come back. 

You can do 99 things right and he looks for the 1 thing you missed or did 'wrong'. 

We get a routine going as 'teams' when working together and things are going well. Everything gets remembered and done.... and the 'boss' comes along and changes the way he wants it done or adds something else to do.

It's like telling you to 'mop the floor' and then telling you how you 'have to hold the mop' and 'which way you have to go with it'. 

micro managing.

Then there's the cameras.... 

Most folks would tell their crew what needs done and when it needs done by then leave and go home..... Trust their people to 'get the job done'. Not worry about it until their own next shift.

Nope. Not here.

My 'boss' goes home and watches us work on the monitors. He'll call the store multiple times, especially if your 'standing' around and/or on your phone. Or the 'favorite' of everyone... When your super busy and have a line of customers or a huge order to cook. 

I really could keep going, but like I said. It's frustrating that I have turned out to be complaining... 

When I love the work. Retail / customer service / maintaining the store. It's easy work.  

Yet this job is really hard to want to go to work every day. Hopefully this time away will help.

It's starting to hurt my lower back and left foot. Standing for so many hours might be too much. ...

So, this weekend and riding will hopefully help me get re aligned. Find answers and get going forward in the right direction.  God loves to ride along and chat with me when we're out on the trails. 

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Grama's House is the place to be.

Finally a weekend with Grama and my normal! I love being able to spend time with the Grandkids. A few have grown up and moved out on their own, a couple I've not gotten to see in years.. 

So I give all I got to the one's I get..

We go to the barn and see our ponies....

Grama's room hosts the Barbie world.

Games and more games 

TV with Papa in the back room...

I may not have been the greatest mom, but I gave it all I had. My kids were my world, I raised them as little people rather than as children. 

They grew up to be amazing , And now my world has doubled and tripled, with grandkids and great grandkids... 

It was really nice to have normal again!!

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