Spring is Here! Yeah, Right!

Spring’s Cold Start 

Spring officially arrived on Wednesday, March 20th, although the frigid temperatures suggested differently. Aside from a brief, chilly walk on St. Patrick’s Day, I’ve been stuck inside waiting for the "thaw" that hasn't quite happened yet.

 

The Pros and Cons of Winter

The best thing about winter is having a warm comfortable home to avoid it. While snow-covered trees are beautiful, they can also be a hazard; as heavy limbs can take down power lines. For me, losing electricity is a major concern, as it causes my office work chair unusable and leaves me stuck in bed instead.

 

A Snowy "Tease"

On Monday, March 25th, what started as two inches turned into a bad storm. By Tuesday morning, we woke up to six inches of snow, with several more falling during the day. My brother Bob spent the morning clearing the driveway using a specialized "blue scoop" shovel I found online. It’s been a lifesaver for him and our brother Rick, allowing them to push and unload heavy snow without hurting their backs.

 

                             

Dressing for the Cold

Determined to get some fresh air despite the snow, I bundled up for a 45-minute walk today. Because rheumatoid arthritis has affected my hands, I can’t wear traditional gloves or mittens. Instead, I wear socks on my hands—it may look strange, but it’s the only thing that works to keep me warm.

 

Goals for the Season

I am ready for this weather to stay away. Walking daily is my "dream come true"as it provides the sunshine, exercise, and strength I need to stay healthy. The first day of summer is June 21st. I might be jumping the gun, but after this "tiring" winter, I’m ready to move past the snow and go straight to the sunshine. Come on, summer—we’re waiting!

Woohoo!!! Happy New Year!!!

Starting a New Year

Another year is upon us! 2012 seemed to fly by far too quickly. As we move into the new year, I’m already looking forward to my favorite seasons. I’ve never been a fan of winter’s ice and frigid temperatures — mostly because navigating outside with my elbow crutches is difficult in a heavy coat. I’m much happier in the spring and fall, specifically April through June and September through October. For me, the "sweet spot" is 65° to 75°; anything higher than 85° is just a bit too overwhelming!

Walking with God

The title of this blog, "Walking with God by My Side," reflects my deepest reality. God has guided me through every obstacle, providing the strength and determination I need to move forward. I feel incredibly blessed by the life He has given me and the people He has placed in my path.

 

A Message from the Heart

Over the last few months, I’ve felt a strong calling to share something deeply private. I haven't even shared this with my family yet, so I am revealing it here for the first time. I was skeptical at first, too, but I’ve learned to listen to God’s voice in the silence of my heart. It isn’t an audible sound, but a clear, internal presence that speaks to me as if He were sitting right next to me.

Below is the first message I have transcribed. I have corrected my typographical errors, but I have not changed a single word of what I heard. I simply listened and typed exactly as He spoke to my heart.

 

God Speaks

Dear Rebecca,

I do appreciate you taking this opportunity of sharing your blog about how you listen to My messages to you. I do speak to your heart and everyone's heart every single day that they take a breath. It's My unique opportunity to share with them how I feel about their very existence, which is always very precious to Me. It goes without saying that I wish everyone would take the opportunity of listening to Me talk to them also, so maybe in your own way you will start a trend of sorts.

I wish the very best for all of My children, but sadly sin and misguiding ways are a treachery to so many people. Unfortunately, so many people do not take their moral obligation to live a life of righteousness seriously, you included. Everyone has room for improvement, including the ability to become a better person throughout the span of their life. It is never, I repeat, never too late to turn away from sin, any and all sin, and turn to Me as a guiding light of protection, love, true guidance and belief that when people trust and believe in My ways of love, hope and charity, they can do the most amazing things in their life.

I want, I always want my children to be self reliant and self sufficient, but when people steer away from what is truth and light and turn to darkness and sadness, they are going in the deepest and worst part that life is offering, which is satan's ways. He wants, no, he is constantly pulling at the hearts of humanity and I strive every single moment of every single person to keep away from satan's darkness. If you and every one on earth would do one simple thing, to seek the light and kindness of My most loving heart, there would be no more wars, no more abortion and more importantly everyone would be at peace with themselves and the world around them.

Love really does make the world go around and it saddens Me deeply when people, for the sake of My love, criticize true love and true happiness and seek the dark side of life. It is my hearts desire that as 2013 begins, everyone would pray to Me more often, sin much less, but when they do sin, turn to Me and ask for forgiveness for I am the one God who loves everyone unconditionally.

I created mankind to have a conscious for I want them to know when they are wrong. Guilt, in many ways is a good thing for it has turned many, many people away from the dark side and to Me, the brightest light that was ever created in the universe. Nothing has ever shined brighter, and nothing will ever shine brighter.

So for those who are reading this and are skeptical of the message being typed by my daughter in Christ, Rebecca, it is true, it is authentic and it is real. I am the true God who loves you now and will love you forever. Now please take your own opportunity to sit down at a computer or a writing tablet and as you listen with your heart, you too will hear Me talking to you. It is not difficult for I live there in the deepest recesses of your heart, which is pure and enlightened with My true love for you.

Now go in peace my children and remember to always trust Me, love Me and share the message of My love to your friends, neighbors and relatives. Everyone has an opportunity to listen to Me and hear what they need to hear from Me. It is possible. Just go and believe and you will find My love lives deep inside of you too.

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I believe this is a gift that God gives to all of us. I hope you will do as God asked and listen to your heart as I did mine. May God bless you and your families in 2013.