August Already!

May 8th was our last day at the house.

Tomorrow is August 1st.

He's been waiting for Social Security to make a decision since Dec 5th.

Living off his pension since Sept 1st.

The last 3 months have had some amazing adventures and some long lonely days.

The ups and downs of hot weather and cold weather, swiftly changing.

Getting sick and surviving seems like a great accomplishment. 

Everyone that was hit with that head cold, seemed to get hit hard.

On the plus side, 

cigarettes are done, quit - gone! a battle I've struggled to end for a few years now. 

Finally a victory!

The photographs and memorial moments will last forever.

The struggles will be forgotten soon after the destination is clear.

Blessings and miracles have happened almost on a daily basis.

I don't know God's plan, but it's clear He's right here on the journey.

Times flying and I wish I could say it's all been fun.

Praying this adventure finds a warm place before winter hits,

as it's coming on fast!

Blessed by God

Life's an adventure @ the Bright side of the Barn

Thanks for stopping by

Until next time, Stay Safe and Happy Trails.

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 I wrote this March 9 2019,  Sometimes I have to come back for myself and read it again.

receiving the most views ever ~

If you want a Genie, Go rub a Bottle

 My life has been shadowed by death as far back as I can remember..

I wasn't in school yet, when my dad came home from the hospital with tubes running in and out of his stomach into a bag....
Memories you never forget.

I was molested by a relative for most of my 12 years of childhood? Before I moved out and never returned.

My first marriage was all about "until death do we part" and "your the one gonna die". Still have protection orders because his mentality has never changed.
Life looking over my shoulder.

While looking over my shoulder I stumbled into my second marriage.... Not good, for any of us.

Still working on getting through that one.

A collapse in a Safeway parking lot, began the journey of the physical side effects of a life of trauma and stress.

The heart, lungs, bones... so much starting to give out.
Every day is precious, you don't have to have an illness to die.
Life is not guaranteed.

Someone once said to me that maybe Karma was getting back at me.
Problem was I hadn't done anything to anyone to have Karma mad at me.

Someone else once said I pissed God off, From my interpretation of the Bible, I more likely pissed off the devil.

Everyday is a battle within one's own body, to carry us through the day. Every night a relief, to lay down and know, yet another one has been overcome.

One side I'm healthy and lucky the other side I'm doomed and unfortunate. It's all about how you look at things.

My healing both physically and mentally have come from the Lord, through the horses. They are my saving grace.

Throughout my life I have lived for the Lord, in the sense that I always feel like He's watching.... I want to please Him, so my actions for the most part have been positive.

I've made mistakes the biggest ...

I made the mistake of stepping away, telling God I got to go fix this then I'll be back.... I should have said, GOD help me fix this and the last several years might have been better.

Live and learn

Many times, I've returned to the Lord in prayer asking why I have been given such "luck"... Many times the voice replies,

If you want a Genie , go rub a bottle.

Throughout everything in all my years, God has never left my side. Throughout raising my children, running from my ex, being beaten down by others mental illnesses, never has God failed to take care of me and my family.

I've been blessed.

Not rewarded, Not given an easy road, Not given any wealth or great stature, Not given anything extraordinary.

I've lived to see my children grown, meet my grandchildren and even some great grandchildren so far. I live in a peaceful place with my horses at my side. I'm cared for and taken care of by those around me.

Thank you Lord
I've been blessed.

So if you want wealth or fame, greatness or stature...
If you want an easy life  ....
You want a Genie, go rub a bottle.

Blessed By God

Life's good @ the Bright side of the Barn,

Thanks for stopping by,

Until next time, Stay safe and Happy Trails.

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Blessed by God

Lifes good @ the Bright side of the Barn

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Until next time, Stay Safe and Happy Trails

It's July!

Happy Independence day! Stay Safe and Have Fun.

Now about them fireworks..... 

I'd like to see them only performed by licensed technicians.

Even better ~ I would personally prefer 'drone light shows', set to music.

The BOOM BOOM is horrible on the animals, local veterans and many of us with sensitive ears.

And of course there are the sooooo many injuries every year. 

Plus - they come from China so in a sense - your supporting China NOT the United States. It's an American Holiday and Celebration, we should be doing it American style!

The Natives have found ways to make money with the cigarettes, casinos, bingo halls and now marijuana stores and 'quick payday loans'. {Some are involved in class action law suits for over charging interest rates on their loans, and being affiliated with 'racketeering', but hey} 

They don't need to sell fireworks anymore!!!!!!

So enough about my ranting regarding fireworks... I know it will never change.

 We were hoping to be in our RV by now but that hasn't worked out quite yet. So, we make due with how it is. . . 

Meanwhile, Tuesday kicks off the full event season! We'll be in Buckley on Tuesday evenings in July as well as in Black Diamond Saturday for 'Miner's Day', then it's off to Ten Trails later in the month ~

Time to start getting ready so, Today was spent at my daughters' house, making products. We have so many new beautiful images, I just couldn't wait to get a few new shot glasses and cups made. I hope to order a few canvas of the new images to have at events. The Mt St Helens is AWESOME! 

We have a beautiful new gallery showcasing all the best images and we've partnered with a wonderful studio for production, so when you order your prints or canvas.... they will be created right away, regardless of where we are on a photo shoot.!!! Only the best quality prints will be delivered. 100% satisfaction guaranteed or your money back!  

No delays waiting for us to return from the shoot!

Of course all "product" production is done right here at home. Cups, shot glasses, coasters, ornaments, garden flags, license plates, tote bags and of course our popular note cards. We are always looking for new items to add to the shelf. 

It's been a long day and I got to find a place away from the fireworks tomorrow so I suppose I should end for the night. Again, stay safe and have a happy holiday tomorrow.

Blessed by God

Life's good @ the Bright side of the Barn 

Thanks for stopping by

Until next time, Stay Safe and Happy Trails.