Beauty from Ashes.

My dog needs dental surgery to have his teeth cleaned and get some teeth removed. When I first heard about it I believe in the power of prayer so I started praying. It’s hard when I live pay cheque to pay cheque. Where on earth was I coming up with $1500. Thank goodness I had pet insurance as it paid $1200 of the bill. I reached out to friends and in prayed as well. I had to trust that God has a plan.

This past week I have full amount for the surgery. I’m blessed beyond belief that’s for sure. I’m so thankful for the two people who gave me money for the surgery.

As I was sending the breakdown of surgery to one of the people. I realized that there are forms added to it that I need to sign before surgery. In case something happens I have to sign do the vets resuscitate Zeke and how much money can they use to do it. Or do I sign no resuscitation. I’ve been very teary eyed and have read that sometimes CPR can cause more problems after the fact.

I sometimes hate making these decisions on my own. I realized that I’m not making these decisions on my own, I have the Lord. So I spent the weekend praying about what I should do.

This morning I was not thinking about Zeke and his surgery and I was praying and I felt that I will sign no resuscitation. I do not want Zeke to suffer in any way shape or form. That’s a tough decision one that tears me up but it’s also not a selfish decision. I can’t imagine him not in my life. Some day be will die but I’m hoping to get more years with him.

After meeting my mom today she was so encouraging and said just what I needed to hear today. I was driving home with surgery on my mind and praying for peace. I saw this bird flying low in fact right where I could see him. I thought wow that big bird is pretty low. I saw it was a bald eagle.🦅 Just what I needed today.

God shows me bald eagles 🦅 as a way to tell me that everything is going to be ok. Thanks Lord. I love how putting my trust in Him for all things is so amazing.

“Trust in the Lord with all of your heart and lean not on your own understanding ; and in all ways acknowledge Him and He will make your path straight.” Proverbs 3: 5-6

So next time your struggling with a decision, reach out to the Lord and pray about it and trust that He will come up with a decision. I do know that our ways are not always the best and God may choose something different that’s when better then we could ever imagine. ❤️

Happy New year to all my readers. Thanks so much for all your support, likes and comments over the years. I look forward to reading what you write and writing more things from my heart. May 2026 be an amazing year for each of us. 😊

It doesn’t matter where you have come from don’t ever give up on your dreams. Dreams are what keep you going. When it seems like things will never change. If I gave up on my dreams I would never be where I am today. I always dreamed of a better life and had no idea the opportunities that I had when I moved from Ireland to Canada. I used to dream about my mom who she was and spending time with her away from all the horrible things that happened to me as a child.

I’m so glad I never gave up on those dreams because now I have an amazing relationship with my mom and my family. I dreamed I would be able to work with children. Not only did that dream come true I have been able to stand in the gap for others. I also have the privilege of doing respite care for a boy I’ve known for 9 years. He’s one of the biggest joys in my life. So even though I didn’t have children of my own I’ve been blessed to be part of so many children’s lives. That is the ultimate blessing.

I dreamed of working with children in school. School for me growing up was my safe place. I love my job so much even though I’m challenged lots. It’s so good to be able to make a difference in the lives of children. I have been able to build amazing trusts with children who have trauma. Those children come running over to me and give me hugs. That bond I will never lose.

I now dream that I will become successful in my business. I have a health and wellness business. Helping others with drug free technology. Tech that is 50 years beyond it’s time. There is nothing like it in the entire world. If I ever had given up on my dreams I would never be where I am now. Fight for your dreams no matter how hard they seem. The fight will be worth it. ❤️

A few days ago I took my dog Zeke to the vet for a yearly check up. He’s almost 9 years old. Wow hard to believe he’s that old. Time flies by. I had some things to ask the vet about things one noticed with him. He’s had bad breath the last couple of months and it’s not gotten better. She checked his teeth and way in the back he’s got a bad tooth that looks like it’s going to fall out and on the other side another one that is rotten.

The vet tells me that he will need dental surgery and a cleaning and those teeth need to be removed and any others he has that are rotten. I felt like a Horrible pet owner I had no idea. The vet told me that he’s probably in pain which I have a hard time believing because he’s happy as a clam at home. He plays lots and eats well and loves his walks.

The vet tells me he will need the surgery at the beginning of the year. I ask how much it will be and I get bombarded with answers. The vet phones me yesterday and asks how Zeke is. I tell her maybe she should have checked in on his owner. I felt so overwhelmed with information when I left.

The tough thing is when you live basically pay cheque to pay check how do you pay for an emergency dental surgery. They gave me a quote without pet insurance and one with it. Thank goodness I have pet insurance because it cut the bill in half. I did tell them that I would like to talk to another vet in town who has very reasonable prices. In fact they help people I guess who are in similar situations. It’s all donations that make it affordable for everyone.

A couple of nights ago after the news I was awake in the night worring about how I would be able to afford Zeke’s dental bill. I still have no idea how it will all work out. I prayed and asked God for peace and that I trust Him and he’s never let me down.

Yesterday I woke up and felt surreal peace that only comes from the Lord. I felt so much gratitude that I didn’t come home from the vet with bad news and that Zeke will be ok after he’s has his surgery. Today I feel that peace still and God has a plan.

So no matter what happens He’s got this and I’m trusting that it will all work out. I also realize that I’m not the only person who ever has ever felt like this. I love that peaceful surreal feeling. 🐶

2025 is almost done. It’s been a good year. I decided that this year was about me for me to change what I’ve been doing all the years that wasn’t working. I have struggled with my weight and to be told that I’m in the range for heart attacks and strokes. Weight messes up so much of your life. My knees hurt so much and it was hard to keep up at work. I was in pain. I was overweight and never seemed to ever lose any. I had no idea why.

I found an amazing gut health group that has changed my life in so many ways. I knew that my gut is my second brain and if it’s screwed up I had to get it fixed in some way. There is no magic pill. Instead it has taken me to learn why I’m in the situation I was in. I started an amazing probiotic called Zive 7 and joined that community as well.

My gut health group is through an amazing and world renown doctor Dr. Anna Toker. Check out her website she’s got the most amazing knowledge.

https://drannatoker.com/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/zivealive/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT

With taking Zive alive I’ve stopped all my acid reflux medications. I started to eat cleaner and I’m amazing at how well I’ve been doing. I’ve lost 15lbs I was recommended to lose 30lbs. I’m in a program through my health system called Lifestyle RX it is so about blood sugars. I can reverse my insulin resistance get my numbers down and it will go into remission. Wow that’s amazing. I love this program is 12 weeks with weekly zooms, homework and regular blood work.

As well as doing all of that I moved my business forward and love telling people about these drug free patches. They work so well in my life and with my weight loss and my patches I can walk better and move better at work. They work so well with everything else I’m doing. If you want to check out my website or you have any questions. Please reach out to me. There is nothing like this in the entire world. It’s 50 years ahead of it’s time. Yes you heard me right. It’s amazing technology.

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I’ve also been working on strengthening my body this year with an amazing physio. I’m so much stronger. I love how this year was about me changing what wasn’t working for me.

As we close 2025 and come into 2026 what things do you want to work on. I’m going to continue on my health journey and see what other opportunities come my way.

Happy New Year to you all.

I love the season of Christmas. It’s my favorite holiday in the entire year. The story of Jesus being born is amazing and I’m truly fascinated by it. It’s a beautiful story and to me it’s the only reason for this beautiful season. I love all the Christmas songs. The Christian radio station I listen to starts playing Christmas music last two weeks of November. I often sing along at home or in my car. I love the lyrics. So beautiful things about it.

JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON. I find it hard when do many people say Happy Holidays or don’t talk about Christmas but as a winter holiday. Christmas has changed so much over the years. It’s all about wanting things and for me it’s about hanging with family and friends and enjoying food together.

Don’t get me wrong I like presents but I love giving more. To be able to bless someone is the greatest gift. This evening I was blessed with a gift that I never expected and it blessed me tremendously.

This season I’m hanging out with my mom. I will be hanging out with her all of Christmas and we are going out to a restaurant that is right on the water for dinner. I’m looking forward to my day with my mom. I’m also spending time with my brother and mom and friends.

I also get to hang out with my favorite kid. I’ve missed him so much. He’s a massive blessing in my life. He makes me laugh more then I have laughed in a while.

Isaiah 9:6: “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace”.

Isaiah 7:14: “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel (God with us)”.

Luke 2:14: “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests”. 

I pray for those who have lost someone. It’s a tough time of the year for many. That’s why I keep it simple and have so much gratitude for what I have and the people in my life. ❤️

Merry Christmas to you all.

Today I went to the Cemetery where my father in law lays and Larry’s brother in law is as well. I love how quiet the cemetery is. People who come are quiet as well. It’s a very peaceful place. My father in law when he was alive he loved views so his grave overlooks the cemetery. He has a headstone with the verse Wings on Eagles. I had forgotten how much he loved Bald Eagles. They are very significant in my life as well. He had a huge leather bald eagle in his home, and these bald eagles outside that when the wind blew their legs moved.

I didn’t realize until he died how significant they were to him. He was an amazing man and had the most powerful testimony of how God looked after him and his family as they fled from Poland. For his 50th wedding anniversary I made a photo album of him and his wife growing up. I interviewed their families and I got to know both of my in laws really well. I still my mother in law.

As I walked through the cemetery through the misting rain remembering the days when Eugene was alive. He was fun and he was always so caring and he would teach me about a lesson or something that was important to him. I learned a lot of valuable things from him. I’m sure he’s in heaven playing cards games with his siblings, my dad and those who loved him.

I thought about all the other people buried in there what their lives where like. Who they were. There’s a lot of history in that cemetery.

I walked up the hill and down the pathway to where Larry’s brother in law is and found his wooded place his ashes were. Graydon loved the woods. It was quite overgrown because his wife my sister in law no longer lives in our city. It was hard to find. He was an amazing man that I had the privilege of knowing him. Graydon loved to whistle. He was always striking up some tune. He loved a good debate and often was in one. He loved his family so much and I still pass the home where he brought up his family. He is missed so much as well.

I found much peace at the cemetery today. It’s a beautiful place to think and remember those we have lost. Even in the Misty rain it’s beautiful.