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  • Finding the Right Words for our Grieving Ones

    Losing someone in death is a painful blow to anyone.   I still think about my late father from time to time every day.  But there is comfort out there for those who lost a loved one to mankind’s greatest enemy, death.  I came across an interesting article in the Sun-Times about finding the right words to console our grieving ones.  Here are some interesting points from that article that stood out to me.

    Don’t say to people, “There are no words”

    It’s understandable to be at a loss of words when trying to comfort a grieving one.  But the article brings up that you shouldn’t say or write, “There are no words.”  Strive to literally find the right words to say or write to that person.  Find inspiration from others in sharing encouraging words.  If you’re not much of a wordsmith, simply letting people know you are thinking of them is sufficed.

    Be a source of comforting words to a person grieving.

    Being a good listener is everything

    Sometimes it means a lot to someone to just be a good listener.  There’s no need to talk more than the bereaved person.  When people are grieving, they need someone who is empathetic and there for them.  Being a good listening ear to someone will make them want to confide more in you.

    Avoid these following expressions

    The article also shared some good points about certain expressions to avoid when comforting someone:

    • It was God’s will.
    • But he lived a long life!
    • She’s in a better place.

    Some of us may not use these expressions.  However most people do and this is why these common expressions need to be put away.

    Finding the right words to comfort our grieving friends isn’t always easy.  But if we do our best in becoming attentive and sensitive in our use of words, we will prove to be a good source of comfort for them.  Be sure to check out the article, “The Art of Consolation” from the Chicago Tribune website at www.chicagotribune.com.  As always, feel free to leave a comment about this article.   

  • How to make this year a little less stressful for you

    A new year has come upon us.  Most people I know would like this year of 2020 to be, at least, less stressful.  Wouldn’t we all like that for ourselves?  Yes, we would and here are four ways we could make this year our least stressful one yet.

    Relax more this year 

    If last year was all work and no play for you, make this year in your life a time for relaxation.  Spend more time with your friends and family.  Start planning trips with your loved ones to places you haven’t been to before.  This is a great way to draw closer to them and unwind from the day-to-day stress of life.

    Take care of you first 

    It’s very important to care for our sick or in need loved ones.  But if we don’t take care of ourselves first, we won’t be able to take care of others.  Sometimes take time in your life to just breathe.  Go out to a local gym.  Treat yourself to a dinner and a movie.  Do things that make you happy.  It’s vital to take care of you first so that you could be in a better position to help others.

    Start a stress-relieving hobby 

    If you don’t have one already, consider starting a hobby.  We all have a talent somewhere in us.  Whether it is cooking, sewing, or writing, these are all considered stress-relieving hobbies.  By engaging in this hobby in your spare time, you will be escaping from some of life’s biggest stressful times.

    Bicycling is a good stress-relieving hobby to start this year

    Take the time to enjoy life 

    Sometimes, you have to pause and reflect.  Take a few moments in your life to appreciate the little things.  Go out and take a jog.  Visit a park and takes some pictures of all the nature around you.  Take a moment to go outside and smell the roses of life.

         Those are just some of the ways you can make this year a little less stressful one.  What are your plans for a less stressful year? Feel free to share in the comments section. 

  • My Top Five Goals for the New Year

    It’s hard to believe, but already, we’re at the end of another new year.  When a new year begins, most people start to create resolutions or goals for themselves.  It could be to lose weight and to live a healthier life.  Or it could be to take up a new hobby.  We all tend to have goals at the start of a whole new year.  But here are just five of my top goals for the new year:

    • Continue to reach out more and spread Jehovah’s message of everlasting life further.
    • Strive to do my best in helping to take care of my aunt and other family members.
    • Work on exercising more and doing my best to eat healthier.
    • Continue to develop my writing skills.
    • Be there for my mother in any way that I can.

         Those are just some of my goals for 2020.  I have plenty more in mind, but for the sake of this post, I wanted to just highlight five of them.  What are your personal goals for this year coming up?  Please share your goals in the comment section at the bottom of this post.

  • “Rotten Words is like Rotten food” – Why building up one another is healthy

    In this difficult world today, many women are going through so much stress.  Because of this, we need some up building encouragement from one another.  However, us being the imperfect people that we are, we could have a tendency to do the opposite.  How could we as women continue to build one another up?  Here are four reasons we must take action in doing this.

    We all need some encouragement in our lives

         Rotten words are like rotten fruit.  This means what we say to each other could make an impact on our relationships.  It’s vital that we watch what we say and how we say it.  If our daily conversations are always contentious, we are going to have negative relationships.  We must try to support one other better in getting a new job, financing a new car or any other new endeavors we are tackling.  It all starts with our words.

         Upbuilding one another also takes humility.  We have to be more than sympathetic.  We must be empathetic toward one another.  Try putting ourselves in their positions.  Understanding what the person is going through will prevent us from thinking of ourselves consistently.  Sometimes everything in life doesn’t revolve around you.

         Building one another up takes maturity within ourselves.  We must take the initiative to come up to a person and say encouraging words to them when they are feeling down.  While this is something we all must discipline ourselves in doing, we as women need to work on this as well.  Sometimes it’s not easy to initiate encouragement because we may not know the right words to say.  But if we pray to Jehovah for this, he will give us the right words to say.

         Most importantly, building each other up is healthy in maintaining strong relationships.  If we continue to bring each other down, this will lead to emotionally unstable relationships.  By encouraging each other, our relationships will continue to thrive against negativity.  It takes effort on our part to fight against this.

         One last thing to add is that you can’t build someone up without incorporating love in it.  Love should be the foundation in expressing encouragement.  We can’t encourage each other without it.  That’s why it’s vital we let it be the inspiration behind building each other up.  Remember rotten words are like rotten fruit.  We wouldn’t eat rotten fruit, would we? So don’t consume rotten words in your vocabulary.         

  • What I miss the most about my Father

    It’s certainly hard to believe, but today marks the one-year anniversary of my father, Darryl Ray Walker’s passing.  We all, as a family, have been hanging in there by moving on with our day-to-day lives and drawing closer to our friends and family for support.  The first couple of years of any tragic death are never easy.  But we are truly grateful for all the love bestowed upon us during this ordeal.  But instead of reflecting on the sad times, I’m going to reflect on the good times and share what I miss the most about my father.

    Me and my father

         The first thing I miss is his sense of humor.  He always had this silly, sarcastic wit about him.  He loved cracking jokes and calling people “playa” (for whatever reason).  But after a while, it became his catchphrase.  I guess it became part of who he was.  Everybody who really knew him, like his closest friends and family, started to associate him with this phrase.  When you hear someone say, “how you doin,’ playa?” that’s when you knew it was my dad.

         The second thing I’ll miss is definitely his laugh.  He had a laugh that truly stood out.  It was one of those “laughing out loud” laughs.  I remember making fun of it as a kid.  Hey, I’m not one to mock my dad’s laugh, but it was a really funny laugh.  I almost wish I had an audio recording to share with you all how hilarious his laugh was.

         The third thing I’ll miss is his strong work ethic.  My father has always cared about his family.  He always worked hard in maintaining a job in order to take care of his wife and children.  He cared about performing well in the work that he did.  He also cared about being on time.  Yes, my father was the type of man who valued hard work and this beautiful quality resonates in his children.

         The fourth thing I will miss is the most important of all.  That is his love for Jehovah.  My father died a faithful servant of Jehovah.  He loved talking to people about him.  He loved learning about him. He loved giving discourses about him.  Clearly, my father’s love for our heavenly father was undeniable.

         There are a lot of things I miss about my father and I probably wouldn’t have enough time to cover those in this post.  But these things are the ones that I am the fondest of about my father.  There isn’t a day that goes by which I’m hearing, seeing, thinking or talking about something that reminds me of my father.  I love you, Dad and I will see you soon.

  • A True Spiritual Paradise

    Hello, everybody.  I wanted to switch gears a little bit and talk about my special experience.  For a week and a half, I attended my first international convention in Monterrey, Mexico.  It was an experience that I’ll never forget.  I’ve met so many friends across the globe – from Columbia to Brazil, from Mexico to Japan.  We were within a “spiritual paradise.”  A very “bonita” spiritual paradise!

        The activities, such as the Evening Gathering, were thoroughly entertaining.  The attractions, such as the Safari Park and Horsetail Falls, were a sight for the eyes.  Oh, did I forget the food?  It was really cool to try cactus for the first time.  I felt it had a delicious, tender taste about it.  I also developed a new appreciation for mole over enchiladas – yum!

    Mom and I at Safari Park

         Then along came the three-day convention – a spiritual feast beyond compare!  I never took so many photos, selfies and group selfies in all my life.  By the end of each of the heat-sweltering days, I was truly “selfied” out. HahaHaha!  But I wouldn’t have had it any other way. It was so moving seeing Jehovah’s people from almost every nationality you can think of.  I’m still shocked I didn’t let out a tear!

         All of those friends who volunteered for this convention really provided a fitting example of true love.  They worked so hard to make sure that we were happy with our stay in the hotels, answered questions and welcomed us with open arms.  They went above and beyond the call of duty to help us with everything we needed.  I just wanted to tell you all you did a wonderful job and, “Yo amor tu.”

         As we go back to our respected homes, let us take this time to truly reflect on this memorable experience.  We were in a global spiritual paradise built by faith, hope and most importantly, love. What were your favorite memories from an international convention?  Feel free to share your thoughts in the comment section below.  I look forward to hearing from you.

  • Turning the Page on a New Year

    So here we are again!

    Embarking on a brand new year

    With so many plans

    So many goals

    Yet so many fears

    This year has had its share

    Of ups and downs

    Highs and lows

    Smiles and frowns

    But we look to Great God Almighty

    To help us conquer every misery

    So as we turn the page on a new year

    Let us move forward with love

    From our heavenly father, who is truly so dear.

  • A Father’s Love

    A Father’s Love

    is tender and precious

     

    It’s a shelter from the storm.

    A warm blanket on a cold night.

    Sweet memory of me and my father

    A Father’s Love

    is sweet and cherishing

     

    It’s a cute nickname for your kids.

    It’s a goodnight kiss on their cheeks.

     

    A Father’s Love

    is timeless and beautiful

     

    It’s a gift from Jehovah.

    It’s a refreshment for the soul.

     

    In Loving Memory of my father, Darryl Walker

    Loving Husband– Caring Father– Dear Brother

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