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What is the biggest challenge you will face in the next six months?

Trusting God when I see no way out or no path the follow is hard at times. I still fall into my old habits of fear.

This year has been challenging at work, home, health, and my side hustles and hobbies.

I have a full life, but at times, I stretch myself thin, which can lead to poor choices that over time affect my health in my body and mind.

This year, I have put my life in the Lord’s hands. I’ve seen amazing things.

Still, when a harder thing comes up, I hesitate and feel my trust is shakey.

So, this is my challenge: I need to trust Him at all times.

Trust Him in everything.

Trust Him with my words and my mind.

As my Mom always said. Trust Him where you can not trace Him.

Amen

What advice would you give to your teenage self?

Don’t give up so easily whether at school or with tasks at home.

Don’t let anyone get to you because the Lord is with you and you are never alone.

You can do all things through Christ because He gives you strength.

The sky is the limit with the Lord on your side.

What bores you?

In Covid times( still is), but at the beginning, if you had to make a medical appointment, there was no waiting room waiting. Mind doctors did appointments virtually. Then, after a couple of vaccines some clinics opened for in person appointments.

You made the appointment. You came on time, and you were taken in on time.

Now, you get to wait.

One thing it is still not like pre Covid : You waited a long time for your doctor to see you for less than five minutes only only to tell you, take a aspirin and call me in a day or two.  (That I don’t mind. Health is wealth.)

Still, the more things change is, the more they stay the same.

What is your favorite drink?

It is such a nice refreshing drink for any season  from  my sister’s recipe. 

Made with fruit juice like orange or peach, even both. You will mix it with a dry white wine or a sweet white wine like a Moscato with high sugar content. Then add Sprite or Seven up, not soda water. If you want it a tiny bit sweeter, then add a little grenadine, but  that will be too sweet when using a Moscato or maybe not. 😉

Really, it is a grown-up up version of a Shirley Temple.

Serve it chilled, and it is delish.

Who are your favorite people to be around?

My girls are my best friends.

They are there for me in good times and bad times.

We laugh. We talk. We listen and try not to judge.

Some of the advice is questionable but they mean well.

I am more relaxed and myself in their company than any others’.

There are very good people I call  the Fab Three.

Tell us about your favorite pair of shoes, and where they’ve taken you.

I spent most of my pay cheque on those cool designer shoes by Miu Miu.

I loved the colour, and against my skin, it looked fabulous. Nice heel and, of course, great buttery leather.

One thing, though, they hurt like no one’s business wearing them for half a day.

But, what’s a little pain for beauty.

Love those shoes.

Share one of the best gifts you’ve ever received.

Some may think that is over the top, but being born again is such a gift.

Having Jesus Christ as lord of my life is something precious to me. Without Him, life would be so difficult and empty.

This gift from God is wonderful.

I am never alone. I am never lonely because He comforts me.

I depend on the Lord for everything. Nothing is too small for Him to give or be too tedious for Him to fulfill for me.

Since this year began, I have faced challenges after challenge in finances, health, family, at work, and even my everyday journey, and I trust Him in all of these things.

Believe it or not, resting on Him and relying on His word has never been so good. He is working  daily in my life.

My life is not perfect and I still have problems but He is there in everything.

I know some will not read this or may read this and laugh, but God laughs because you think this is foolish and I weak. 

Rest assured, I am strong because I have the favor of the Lord. 

For those who believe and trust Him, we praise the Lord now and forever.

Write about your approach to budgeting.

I have a financial budget and a time budget. They work together perfectly.

I need to be cautious with my money and try to save more, yet I need time to do my budget.

I first allot time for scheduling my time and trying to budget my finances happens to fall in one or two slots. With regards to my time, I make sure that when I have a project on the go, I’ll give some wiggle room and not keep a tight rein on my – er –  time.

With regards to finances, I try to give every dollar a name, but that gets tedious, but I strive to do it anyway.  I first make a list of my monthly expenses, including my caprious spending. Then, I make a list of my assets, which is my income.

Once completed, I grimace and groan, then fall on my knees and  pray for guidance. I show the Lord my budget of money and time. I hand it all over to the Lord, and somehow, throughout the month and the year, things work out.

Are you patriotic? What does being patriotic mean to you?

Patriotic? Like loyal, devoted in support of the country where I live? That kind of attitude is something I have never thought about.

I like where I live. I know no other country. It has good and bad features. It is not perfect. I enjoy the freedom I have to worship my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and I do not take it for granted. Many other Christians in other parts of the world do not have this privilege, and I thank God daily for this freedom I have.

I enjoy the ability to go to sleep without fear and wake up safe to face the day.

But this country I live in is made up of people and people make the country. Politicians rule and many things they do I do not agree with. Some laws are good and some not so good, but this is where the Lord wants me to be, and  for the moment, I will trust him.

I know I am blessed, and I do not take that lightly.

Have you ever unintentionally broken the law?

I am not the best driver, but when I get comfortable behind the wheel and the road is clear and easy to plot, I tend to step on the gas a little too hard.

Speeding happens, but it is bad when you go over the limit in a school zone or residential area. That I don’t do because kids could be playing and people could be out and about.

I try hard not to speed, too much.