It's Kel – Look out!

I’m a pretty simple person. No seriously, I am! If you look past all the make-up, hairspray and acrylic nails – I really am. It doesn’t take much to make me happy. I don’t know if that’s a blessing or curse, truth be told. But, I like that I don’t need all kinds of things to keep me content.

Basically there are three things that I need to be happy. God; positive relationships; and good health.

God: The first one you would think is the easiest. It is, but you have to LET it be. I know that my Heavenly Father has a plan for me. I know he wants me to have happiness in my life. Not only does he tell me this through His Word, but He has placed many, many things in my life to show me that is so. I just have to remember to accept and allow His blessings. Why is that so hard sometimes?

Positive Relationships: This can be a bit tricky. I’ve learned in my 40-something years of walking on this earth and interacting with others what kind of people I do and don’t want in my little world. Yes, I have learned the hard way – don’t we all?! But I can tell you, I am so blessed with the people in my life. First and foremost, my husband. Oh how he loves me so! (I love that I can say that and feel so confident about that!) Just having the connection that we have with each other fills my entire day with joy beyond compare. Friends… wow, I have some really amazing friends right now. Some date back from when I was a small child in Pittsburgh, and others have been placed in my path more recently. I have met quite a few people at my church who I really consider to be HUGE blessings in my life. Some of them don’t even realize it! Family can be a bit overwhelming at times. I have always been a family-oriented person, but I’m coming to realize that not all my family members feel as strongly about it as I do. But that’s okay. Everyone is different, and I can only focus on what I have control over. Regardless, I love them all unconditionally. Well, now that I’ve typed that, I wonder if I am telling the absolute truth. Well, the ones I may not love unconditionally, I have forgiven them, and hold no grudges.

Good Health: I’m working on this one right now. As I mentioned I am in my 40’s. It’s interesting how our bodies begin to change as we get older. I believe mine is currently in breakdown mode – HAHA! I’ve had a few things remind me that I need to take better care of myself. The good news is I am finally starting to feel motivated again to do so. Now, baby steps. Yes, baby steps. I have found that if I go full force into something (whether a project or a needed situation), I will put myself into overload and then shut down completely. That’s not a good place to be because I get stuck there, and then it’s hard to start back up again.

Each day I truly do learn something new. It’s kind of cool! I know I still have so much more to learn. I think that’s pretty cool, too.

Times are uncertain, but I’m glad I have some things that remain certain in my life – God, Positive Relationships, and Good Health.

I love that I have a God who’s got my back, especially when I can’t seem to do for myself. I love that I have a husband who supports me and loves me so much. I love that I have a man to share my love with. And I love how I have friends in my life that lift my spirits, share fun times with me, and are there for me when I need them. I love being there for them, too. I’m working on bettering the health. Refocusing, taking back my calendar, and working on me.

None of these things are things that you can purchase. They all have to be earned! So though I may have said I’m a simple person, I think I’m more complexed that I thought I was. But you know what? – That’s okay! God’s not finished with me yet. In the meantime I’ll stick to my make-up, hairspray, acrylic nails…. they all make me feel good – just like God, positive relationships, and good health. Hm! I like it!

Until next time, may God bless your eyes….