Desperation then comes Hope
Desperation then comes Hope
Hope, meaning, and purpose are three key ingredients that compose a recovery oriented approach to living, but it all starts with hope. It is helpful for people in distress to dream of
something better, with hope supplying the motivation to explore valued life goals and learn new skills to navigate new roads.
In desperation, I wrote yesterday about holding on. Thinking that I would have to give up my dream of a better way, not just for myself but for anybody that is looking for Hope. With only thinking of myself I wrote but not in vain. Because! there was a community that stepped up to the plate to make me realize that there is hope. I am great full for all of you! "You have returned that hope." I mean that literally.
Not only am I not leaving, some members have showed me the way. I will not only be able to stay but better my circumstance, by doing a fund raiser through gofundme. This is not something that I relish doing because I am not very good at asking for financial help. But I feel like I have to bite the bullet and drop my pride and become more humble and accept the fact that I need the help.
It has been to long that I have struggled with this all by myself. No! I can't say all by myself because I have had help along the way from my Loving Heavenly Father he has been there !always! It has been a long hard road but I have learned much.
This platform has been my rock where I have been able to not only better myself but learn how to build a foundation that will stand on its own.
Let me tell you a story. Last Tuesday I woke with a song in my heart and it stayed with me all day. Usually the song would have something to do with what is going on in my life, but this song in particuler didn't make sense to me. But the tune stayed with me, they usually do until l figure out the why. It's always a message that I need to hear. Long story short I woke this morning with the song again. I was sitting at the counter pondering on all that had transcurred and in front of me there was a picture of a poem. Looking at the poem I could hear the music and the song came to me. It was not the original words of the song but the poem.
And this is the poem.
There is a Miracle called Friendship
That dwells within the
HEART
and you don't know
It happened
or where it gets it start
But the happiness it
brings you
Always gives a special
LIFT
and you realize that
FRIENDSHIP
Is GOD'S most precious
GIFT!
I realized that I needed to write this post for all those that responded yesterday but more specifically for Teatske and Jenna.
A tribute to WA members thank you
always a better way will continue
sending blessings your way
Linda
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Always remember the poem Footprints because right now our Father is carrying you through the storm and you will weather it so no worries and be strong in him for he is our strength and he will bring you through it.
You have reminded me on how many countless times that God has brought me through the storm and still bringing me through the storm. We have to remember to draw nigh on to him.
Mary
yes the footprints is on of my favourites also love your caring spirit Mary don't ever change.
always a better way
Linda
I won't change because I am the type that wear's my heart on my sleeve and when someone is hurting I hurt and I have been like that my entire life.
Yes there is always a better way with our Heavenly Father
Mary
Hello Linda,
I am happy to see you have found your blessings. I told you that it will come and your attitude and faith has brought you to good things to come.
When times get hard we have to look at the good time which will follow. You have found a solution to your problem and that is the work of God.
I'm happy to hear you will be staying with us here at WA. I know that our actions and determination will see us through.
You hang in there and if you need any advice that I can offer please feel free to ask.
All the best Linda
Aaron G.
Griffin Lifestyle
Actions Lead To Results
Aaron I hear you load and clear, thank you for being there when it was most needed, it's hard to ask for help.
Help does come in the most unexpected ways, when you least expect it, even if it's from just words of wisdom.
I placed a campaign on Gofundme and has gone out to friends and family on facebook, and my sister responded with a donation.
Never done anything like this before but your prays are well accepted so that it goes well.
I don't know if this is a better way but it's a beginning. I like what you said actions lead to results and that is so true.
always a better way
sending blessings your way
Linda
My pleasure to offer some words of encouragement. I'm just glad to see you in a better place.
So glad to hear you back in a happy hope tune mam. Caring and sharing is the prove of loving for me. As you wrote the poems, let me share my ref. lyrics of my first song, written bout 15 yrs ago, it for you and our friends that're so about you :
Just always try to understand
with all the pain lay in your way
and try so hard to live in harmony
you'll see your heart and love become
a light in your way
(song: seeing the life, 2005)
Have a wonderful days Mrs. Linda
Yose, thank you from the bottom of my heart, you are a very special sole and I am so enlightened with your words of wisdom.
Thanks for being there and helping and caring it only make us young again. That goes with out saying "forever young."
always a better way
Linda
So glad you shared this post Linda. You are not alone. Never give up on hope, do what you have to do and trust in the hope until it becomes a reality.
Ray
I tied the Knot Ray and will never let go. Thanks for being there I have made many new friends and I am so blessed to have met you and many others that have come forward in this hour of need.
always a better way
sending blessings your way
Linda
An amazing turn around. The community really is unique and truly comes into its' own. Hope springs eternal , as they say. Very happy for you Linda. Be well.
Yes it is an amazing turn around because I belong to an amazing community. Twack, you are part of it and I am eternally grateful. We will see what transpires.
always a better way
Linda
Good Morning Linda,
I am happy to find you in a positive mood. That poem is lovely.
Life has its ups and downs and that is valid for all people. Then there is the give or take moment. This is also valid for all people. When things happen one might not always understand the whys and the hows, looking back at ones life one will see and understand the reason for all that has happened.
Big Hig, Taetske
One day we will meet Taetske and that will be a glorious day. if not in this life then in the next and there will be great joy.
The poem was the combre of a bleak day that gave me HOPE and I know that you are part of that hope.
love you many Higs Linda
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AWESOME, dear friend!!!
It was your master piece, you know that, right?! :-)))))))))
Please, PM me the link to your fundraiser!
Always a better way!
Live up to you!
Sending you many higs and a smile from ear to ear!
I'm sitting at the airport in HLN and shining big smile!!
Aloha, Jenna
you are unique do you know that
Love you
Linda
Love you too!
Jenna