Inspiring woman!

Wouldn't you all agree, that some of the most courageous and inspiring people have been through some of the worst things?

I truly believe that by our trials we can be made stronger than ever before--at least this is what I tell myslef so I don't lose hope.

It is rather interesting to me that when you are in the deepest and darkest places, you can still see a glimmer of light. 

And you can eventuality find that light to lift you to a higher existence.

Sometimes that glimmer is from someone else pulling you up and giving you a part of their strength until you gain yours. 

 This is a real thing that happen.

Carrying one anothers burdens.

Time and time again, after Ollie passed on, I was so depressed and life looked so dark.

I lost a lot of hope and was so weak.

Then something would change, either by someone sending a text of hope, or a card in the mail, a giant hug when they saw me, a meaningful book, a memento to remind me of Ollie, or the many prayers offered.

All these things have sustained me in my grief until I have been able to walk on my own. 

It has been a lonely journey and very personal. 

Not one other soul can take it from me--except Jesus Christ.

Many times I pleaded with Him to remove my pain and He really did.

I believe our trials will make us stronger!!

Share your hardships--don't' keep things in, you never know who needs your example.

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So, some inspiring woman that have helped me see some light and are a positive influence for good in this often dark world.  

These woman are amazing. 

Thank you for your influence in my life!

You are so courageous.

Stephanie Nielson

She was badly burned in an plane crash and lived to take care of her 5 children.

She is doing great things with her tragedy and inspiring many mothers.

Read about her daily struggles.

 http://nieniedialogues.blogspot.com/2015/11/families.html

  Carey Lohrenz

First woman F14 Tomcat fighter pilot for the navy.

She is an amzing speaker and encourages every woman to be their best selves.

The skies the limit.

She is one tough chick.

http://careylohrenz.com/

Nicole Rasmussen 

She is a blind mother who does everything you and I do as mothers.

She is truly amazing in every way and her story brought me a lot of HOPE.

Read how she makes dinner every night---blind.

http://www.blindmom.com/about/

Turia Pitt

She was in a bush fire at a marathon.

She is beautiful inside and out.

Turia is doing so much with her unfortunate circumstance and blessing lives. 

http://turiapitt.com/ 

These are just a few woman I follow online and they inspire to be my best self!

You should be your best self too. 

You are loved.

You are beautiful 

and 

you are of Godly decent.

Rise to your potential!

 

why ya gotta be so, RUDE?

The last 3 days, I have been at a DoTERRA essential oil convention. It was inspiring, educational and uplifting-and smelt very nice too! It was neat to learn more about what DoTERRA is doing in the world and how they are creating more jobs. I am proud to be a part of this great company.

Since losing Ollie, I need things that uplift me, inspire me and make me want to live and do better-besides my kids. I don't need negativity in my life, I already have a heavy load to carry. So, whenever available, I try to surround myself with positive things-like this convention.

The smells of the oils alone made me feel uplifted-truly amazing! Smells do a lot for our mood.

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Today there was a very inspiring speaker, whom I am sure many have heard of, 

Stephanie Nielson.

 What a beautiful and courageous woman she is! 

She is owning her body and her trial and doing good things in the world. I cried through her entire message. A few things I want to pass on from here are, 

to own your life and your trials. 

This is a very hard thing to do and takes a lot of practice and many years, and then still we may never own our trial or accept it. I have been working hard lately to own my life and my trials. No one else can live it for me, no one else can take them away and no one else can make them better except-----ME. 

Stephanie also talked about what is on the inside not our appearance and that

 'our hearts matter most'.

 We are so concerned with appearance in our society. She said 'she was learning to accept herself in a world that does not accept her'. I have been thinking about this a lot lately, because I am trying to imagine my spirit and look at things from a spirits standpoint. I try to talk and lead my life with my heart. It really changes the way I act and things I do. Our bodies are just physical and get cremated or put in the ground when we die. Our spirit are what matter-our hearts! Stephanies heart is big and she she promised God she would share her story of HOPE- and that she did today for me.

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After the event I went on instagram and decided to look up Nienie. She posted a picture of her on stage speaking...there were a few comments and I wanted to comment too. I looked at the comment above mine, it was a lady (excuse me, she wasn't a lady, a lady wouldn't say such things) wishing her well and saying that she could no longer follow her because there were so many burnt victims out there not living in mansions or writing books or making millions off their stories.

Hence my post title, why ya gotta be so rude?? Why are people so quick to 'assume' they know everything and the intentions of people? I honestly want someone to have millions and mansions after such a grueling trial. I want that too.....It would make things easier. Someone that has been burned on 80% of their body and had to learn to walk and talk and chew again deserves this. I would want the best for someone facing a horrible trial-and I think majority of people do too. Its those darn 1% that get our attention and make nasty squeaks.

My point of bringing this up is to help us think before we act-myself included. Words are hurtful. I have been so short with everyone the last 2 years-no excuses for my actions, but it is hard to feel like you are running a marathon every.day.of.your.life. Exhausting I tell you. I hope we can all be a bit kinder, judge a bit less and love a lot more! Life is so short and we never get toady to do over. 

Live the life you dreamed of...I believe I can still accomplish this and you can too!