I am a women who loves to write and I write because for so long I lived in darkness and never spoke about my life and now I want to share my life and my story with others to help and encourage them on this road we call life.
You get to build your perfect space for reading and writing. What’s it like?
My good friend has the perfect place to do her writing and reading. It’s a small building that is round and it sits on the hill of the ranch. It’s got windows all around it and you have the most amazing views. The views of the 3 sisters mountains and overlooking their entire ranch.
I’m not sure that I would do much writing in there. I would want to be looking at these views all day. It’s her place to write her novels and not a soul disturbs her. ❤️
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.
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.
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.
I never imagined when I started my journey of blogging that I would have 500 subscribers. THANK-YOU TO ALL OF YOU that read my blogs, have subscribed, commented and liked. This makes me really happy because when I started writing I never imagined that so many people wanted to read what I had to say.
I always wanted to write a book about my life but I still have 5 siblings alive and it would only hurt them. I did manage to write them in my blog and it was the most freeing thing I’ve ever done. Who knew in all that pain would come healing. A way to share my heart with others.
I always said if my blog helped one person then it would all be worth it. I’m blessed to be part of this amazing community.
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. ❤️
A few weeks ago I got together with my friends and we made swags for our doors. I had never made one before. It’s fun and easy to make. It looks amazing on my front door. Then my friends made ugly sweaters. I watched them and they had a blast with them. It’s so good to laugh and have fun with good friends.
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.
People who know me, know that I stand in the gap for others, especially those who can’t stand up for themselves. I do this especially for children. As a child when people knew something was going on in my home. They never said a word. I hope no child ever has to go through that. That’s why I love working at school as I can be a voice for those who need it. I’ve also done for adults.
On Monday December 15th will be be the 1 year anniversary of the the death of my dad. Not sure where a year went. Seems to have flown by. The tears started again last weekend and have been continuous. Today I drove down Cordova Bay road the familiar road and cried down it. I remembered all the times I walked it with my dad. I saw the lane way that back in November we spread his ashes down on the waters edge on the beach along with my grandpa’s. The memories are so clear.
He is missed everyday but I find myself talking fondly about him. It was hard year for my mom. She’s got her new hip now and I know she misses her walks with you. Her days are busy but her nights are long. When the family gets together we have fond memories of you.
Your ashes now are in this ocean the one you loved more than anything. You sailed and knew every inch of it. You loved to swim in it and then you walked that beach for over 40 years. I still have the rocks you gave me from our walks. I wish we could walk one more time. I miss you so much. Thanks for being the best dad I could ever imagine.
On Monday I’m taking the time off school to spend it with my mom. We are going to a coffee shop that my mom and dad used to go and get coffee from. I am glad I get to spend this day with my mom. It will be good to remember. He’s definitely missed by all of us. I love that our family is closer because of his passing. You may be gone Barry but you are never forgotten. Until we meet again. ❤️
What positive events have taken place in your life over the past year?
The Best thing about this year is I looked after me. I learned how to eat cleaner and have been lowering my AC1’s so that I can put my insulin resistance into remission. I’ve changed my gut from having IBS, bad acid reflux to getting off all my meds for reflux. In fact I hardly have it at all. I’ve lost 15 lbs my goal is to lose 30.
I look forward to exercising and after a rough day at school it helps with regulating stress. I’ve met the most amazing people along this journey. Thank you Dr. Anna Toker and Mark MacDonald for giving me back my life. What you have given me this year is power is knowledge and they with the right tools you can change what you’ve done your entire life.
Not only do I eat cleaner, I sleep well and control my stress with the Peace Super patch. They are drug free patches. Zive has given me the confidence and has changed my gut in ways I never could imagine.
So as I head into 2026, I’m going to continue the journey of working on myself. For the first time I think in my entire life and I’m in my mid 50’s that I’m learning to love me. That’s very beautiful. ❤️
Beauty from Ashes. 