Marie's Sunday Message - February 19th, 2017

I've been rereading one of my favorite books again… I pick it up every few years, and I love to go back through its beautiful message. It's called Gift from the Sea by Anne Morrow Lindbergh. It's a lovely read, and it made me think of a post I wrote for my Sunday message back on February 19, 2017. As I read what I wrote back then, I realized I'm actually now doing what I wrote then with my #BucketList adventures! 🤭👍 I guess my next adventure will have to be painting.😉 I hope you have a beautiful Sabbath day. And always remember, you are loved!!!

Marie’s Sunday Message

February 19, 2017

My friend #KellyLang and her darling husband, TG Sheppard, stopped in to say hi before our show last night in Vegas. It was so much fun catching up with our busy lives after the show. While chatting, Kelly said, "I worry about you, Marie. You always seem to go, go, go… 'n go.” I responded, “Well, in our business, you have to keep riding that wave!” Kelly responded quickly, “But sometimes, don't you just want to sit on the beach and watch the waves?”

You know, she’s right! I’ve been thinking more about carving out some time for a little slower-paced life - a fuller, more balanced one. I enjoy my work, but I also cherish those moments of having sand between my toes on the beach, especially during my getaways with my sweetheart, Steve, in Mexico. I often reflect on past R&R vacations with my children… sitting on warm sandy beaches and swimming in cool turquoise waters. Pondering on this today made me think more about the various stages of our lives. As we approach our golden years, will we choose to walk into the sunset, sitting on the sideline of the beaches, watching others rise and fall with each thrilling wave they catch? Or will we choose to venture off into the glorious waters ourselves and have fun swimming to our heart’s content?

Sometimes, we can get so busy that we forget to LIVE life…we just DO life. I think that's what Kelly meant about “Riding the waves too much.” Sometimes, it might be nice to sit on the beach and watch. Maybe I'll try to do more of that in this fall season of my life!

There is something about those waves of life that are so inviting! I love Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's words, “My soul is full of longing for the secrets of the sea, and the heart of the great ocean sends a thrilling pulse through me.” It’s no wonder Christopher Columbus was brave to venture into unknown territory and the high seas. "The sea will grant each man new hope."

The other night, after my show, my son Matthew, daughter Rachael, and I stayed up till two in the morning eating popcorn and watching "The Joy of Painting” on PBS, starring the late Bob Ross. The three of us flippin' love that show! 😂 It was so much fun seeing him in the episodes create various sceneries of water in oceans and how he painted the waves. 

 I decided that night I wanted to try and paint!!! It's amazing how Bob brings the light in from the heavens and how it puts its life-giving energy into all the details of his paintings. To me, light is Godly power, bringing life into darkness! Our Savior brings us this energy of love, warmth, and especially light when life seems too tough to bear.  When we are in those deep waters and may feel that no one can rescue us, remember He is ALWAYS there to pull us through our darkest sorrows. He's our lifesaver, and His grace is sufficient for us ALL! All we have to do is reach up to Him and ask!

Maybe I'll try to paint a picture like Bob Ross, with the strokes of my paintbrush creating light-filled waves. And you know, I think I'm going to try even harder to swim in them. 

#Happy #SUNday!

And here's the link to Amazon for the book if you're interested. Love you all. https://a.co/d/iv5ZhG0

#HisDay #PeaceBeStill #stageoflife #LetsPaintSomeWaves #seasthemoment

Marie's Sunday Message - June 6th, 2021

Last week, I spoke with a friend who was having a rough day. We've all been there! Our conversation switched from the day's difficulties to the blessings we receive daily from our loving Heavenly Father. We both agreed that God's grace is bestowed daily on each one of us. And His grace IS sufficient each and every day as we ask Him for help to carry our burdens when we feel we are overburdened and just can't! I know He's made the difference for me many, many times in my weakest moments.

Today, I’d like to share my #SundayMessage from June 6, 2021. I hope you all see God's love and grace in your lives today! Have a wonderful Sunday, and remember, I love you all!!!!

Marie’s Sunday Message

June 6, 2021

The other day, I had the opportunity to perform and be interviewed on a TV show called “Grace Notes,” which is on BYU-TV. I was happy to be on their show to thank them for filming my recent concert at Tuacahn. I must say, though, I was more than delighted to be able to do an interview and have it be all about my love of God. When we spoke about grace (a principle I feel is often not contemplated upon or understood enough), I thought it would be a good topic for today’s Sunday post. Over the years, I have enjoyed studying the principle. A wonderful friend of mine, Valerie Dimick, wrote these words that I love:

“Years ago, I did a word study across all scriptures and discovered the simplicity of what Grace actually is. Here is the simple definition: ‘The gifts and power of God.’ I found that if you supplant the words ‘the gifts and power of God’ with ‘grace’ each time you find it in the scriptures, you will begin to truly see the beauty of what God has done for us! For example, ‘It is by grace that we are saved’ restated, ‘It is by the gifts and power of God that we are saved.’ Another example, ‘Christ grew from grace to grace’ restated, ‘Christ grew in the gifts and power of God—to greater gifts and power of God.’ When we understand this definition of grace, we can begin to comprehend what it really is. We aren’t saved by getting life right enough, or doing things perfectly enough, or even being right enough. It is through HIS gifts and power that we are saved, that miracles come into our lives, that His tender mercies abound, and that we are ultimately able to get through this life’s challenges because of  His grace and return to His presence! What greater joy and peace could there be? We are here to experience life, to fall down, but most importantly, to get back up and to joyfully continue to move through life. And it’s all because it is through God’s gifts and power, HIS grace, that we are saved.”

Don’t you love this?

I have met so many people who, after “falling down,” feel they cannot be forgiven and will experience personal turmoil forever. But God expects us to make mistakes. That’s why He provided us with our Savior, Jesus Christ. We came here to learn and grow through those mistakes, to make better choices the next time. As we taste the bitterness of feeling alone, we can comprehend the sweetness of the incredible gifts God provides us. All we have to do is ask for His grace! Grace is a gift that is sufficient to change us with its enabling power. We all have places in our lives we want to improve, places we want to be more like the Savior. His grace will give us that power, and Heavenly Father’s grace will ALWAYS bring us peace as we focus on the Savior.

I chose to perform this song from my album, “I Can Do This,” on the show “Grace Notes.” I performed the vocal simplistically, keeping one focused on the lyrics and not the vocal acrobatics 😂 because the words are so beautiful, and I hoped people would feel the Spirit. I loved doing this show because we focused on why I’m thankful that God has been such an essential part of my life. I hope as you watch, you’ll remember today that I am also thankful you all are in my life. You will always be important to me because we are all God’s children going through this magnificent journey called life! God Bless You!   #HappySunday

Marie's Sunday Message - April 24th, 2016

This week, I did a big Nutrisystem day on QVC. Since we discussed the importance of having a healthy body and how it affects stress levels and even our mental clarity, I thought my #SundayMessage from April 24, 2016, might be appropriate for today. I love you all and hope you have a beautiful Labor Day weekend.

Marie’s Sunday Message 

April 24, 2016 

It is no secret that I experienced a great deal of pressure when I was younger to remain very thin. The weight war is a constant battle in my business and, unfortunately, still prevalent in our culture. Growing up, I felt pressure from many people in my industry to maintain a thin figure as a way for them to keep their livelihood. But as my weight dropped, so did my self-esteem. As a  5'5", 103-pound teen, I was told I was too FAT! So, feeling the pressure of others needing jobs – I got down to 93 pounds.

This kind of pressure can put a heavy burden on a teenager and often leads to various types of eating disorders. Too much pressure on anything can do this to young minds and hearts. Luckily, my body didn’t give up on me, even when I gave up caring for it.

As I have gotten older, I realized that these bad decisions had ramifications on my metabolism and my body's ability to keep weight off. I had to relearn how to eat healthy, exercise, and care for my body. As my grandmother Osmond would always say to me, "Marie, no one's going to take care of you, so take care of yourself!"

Before I lost 50 pounds on Nutrisystem, I realized that for me, food was used as a reward and even a form of comfort to medicate emotions. The key is mentally turning your relationship with food into a healing and loving act to create energy for a happy and healthy life. Doing so lets you discover that it is medicine for the body, mind, and soul. Making that paradigm shift and subscribing to the motto, “eat to live, rather than live to eat,” changed my life!!!

It clearly states in 1 Corinthians 3:16 that our body is the temple of God. We are to take care of it and fill it with pure and good things so that the Spirit of God can dwell in us. That decision to take care of my temple (body) made it easier for me to love and cherish this gift of life God gave me.

 Let us relish life as we live it and find joy in healthy, uplifting, ways that feed our body, mind, and soul. As for me, music was and always will be my drug of choice!😉🤣

By the way, I have thoroughly enjoyed traveling coast to coast this month and meeting so many of you during my Music is Medicine CD signings. I have been so deeply honored and touched by you all! It's thrilling when I see multiple generations turn out to get my current album. I feel so honored to see those of you who grew up with me and now to see you bring your children and grandchildren to my concerts and have them enjoying my music. It is wonderful to feel your love, warmth, and encouragement.

It was impressed upon me this Sunday to share the message that we should never give up on ourselves! Never give up on what we love, our lives, our bodies, our passions... our souls!!! Heck, I've decided that I will be 29 forever! So my question this Sunday is, who wants to join me on this journey to refresh and invigorate our souls? Let us focus on healing. And start by healing our bodies. I love you all so very much much!!!

#HappySunday #HisDay #HisTemple

Marie's Sunday Message - August 25th, 2019

As my husband and I were ready to fly home from our magical trip to Greenland and Iceland yesterday, we got to the airport only to find out our flight had been canceled! We ended up not sitting together on our rebooked flight, which could have upset me, but I learned a long time ago to choose to find the positive, not the negative, in a trial. I ended up sitting next to a man I felt very prompted to talk to…you see, I believe there are no accidents. And that's where the miracle occurred! It all happened because I chose to see the positive instead of the negative.

I chose to repost this #SundayMessage today because of what happened yesterday. Have a beautiful Sunday, and remember, choose joy, love, and life. I love you all so much!!!!

Marie’s Sunday Message

August 25, 2019

Photos can look perfect, but did you know everything isn’t perfect? In fact, everything is “perfectly imperfect!” We make all things that happen to us throughout our lives perfect by our choice and how we desire to see it or learn from it. So, when I ran across this saying this week, I wanted to share it with you.

“Be happy, not because everything is good, but because you can see the good side of everything.”

When you look at the verb in front of the word “happy,” that little verb says it all… “BE.” That’s our action, our choice to do it, and choose to be happy. If it rains on your wedding day, be happy. Why? Because it changes the whole event into something you can smile about instead of cry about.  If dinner doesn’t turn out, be happy! There’s always takeout! 😂  Even if you don’t want to be happy, just choose to do it because you can make happiness your default emotion. Sounds too easy? Remember, it doesn’t take skill to see the good side of everything; it just takes practice! We live in a fallen world, and essentially now so much of the news is negative, and then there’s social media, which seems to be filled with amazing lives, clean and tidy homes, and well-behaved toddlers—a harsh contrast to our lives at times. The food presentation is beautiful, and no one goes to Home Depot dirty only to run into their boss from work. 😂 So, with all that going on around you—if you find it’s a personal struggle to see the good side of things—it’s understandable. The key is to remember it takes practice to confront those negative thoughts and “choose” to toss them away and look for the good side. Remember, staying with it can make it a positive habit. My Mom always said, “Marie, if you want to create a habit or break a habit, you can do it in 30 days. Just be consistent for a month!” Wise Mom 🥰❤️

My friend’s grown children moved in with her and her husband over the summer; it was a great experience, and she loved having the extra time with her granddaughter and new grandson. She spent quality time with her daughter-in-law and saw her son as the great husband and father he had become. So now that they are moving on to their new home, what did she think?? She said to me, “I didn’t do enough for them while they were here.” I told her to stop being so tough on herself! Instead of remembering and being grateful for all the positive things that occurred over the summer, she went straight to the negative thoughts. Why do we choose to do that? Ever feel like that? If you have, “see it” for what it is and “choose” the thoughts that only bring peace and joy! 

For some, this idea that they can [choose a thought] is revolutionary and maybe even hard to believe. But remember, the Savior is all light, all positive energy! So when we think of Him and choose to be like Him, we gain some of His light and His strength. This, in turn, helps us to “see” more clearly the things we need to choose to find more happiness on our road through life. After all, God said, “Man is that he might have joy.” It says have “joy”; it doesn't say we will always have happy things happen in our lives. The attitude we “choose” to have while we go through the trials makes the difference. And I don't know about you, but I would rather have God on my side than Satan's minions talking in my head, discouraging me, and making me feel worthless. 

Romans 15:13 “Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.”

Heavenly Father does not walk around heaven sad and morose; He is filled with love and light. So when we lean on and think of Him, we will also carry His love and light in us, which will not leave room for any negative thoughts.

Choose HAPPY, and don’t let anyone or anything take it away from you!! So, like my mom said to me, “Let me know how it goes... in a month!” Right now, I choose not to stress perfection; I choose to make lots of happy memories with my grandkids, messy house or not.

Marie's Sunday Message - August 20th, 2023

For this week’s #SundayMessage I am reposting this letter I wrote to my granddaughter Rocket on her birthday a few years ago. I actually wrote to all my grandchildren via her. It's about things I've learned I would like to pass on to them. It was never put on my website…So now it is! 🤭 Since our precious children and grandchildren are headed back to school to be educated, I thought this letter would be timely. I hope you have a beautiful Sunday, and remember, I love you all!!!! 

For My Dearest Rocket….

My oldest granddaughter.

🎂Happy Birthday🎈my sweet and precious angel! You’re so creative! I gave you a sewing machine today; after all, every little girl needs a sewing machine to learn how to use her creativity!💖🥰 And since Mommy and Daddy both sew, I know it will be put to good use. I told you it comes with fabric, so we will go shopping and pick out some cloth for you to make beautiful things. I remember doing that with my mom and grandmother.💖 Isn’t it funny how traditions keep passing on throughout time?

OK, the cliches are true about time going by so quickly. Time is such an earthly experience; I don’t think Heavenly Father looks at a clock and says, “Heavens! Where did the time go?” But since this earthly “me” still feels the effects of time, today I’m going to share a few ideas with you, my granddaughter, as well as all of my grandchildren. I feel I have been given some good advice along the way; this is a birthday letter to my sweet grandchildren, my posterity. I love you!!!!!

(I have adapted the rest of this letter to Rocket and made it to all of you who read this.)

As a grandparent, it's so wonderful to feel this incredible depth of love and how it grows daily for each of my precious grandchildren; of course, I knew I would, but it’s just better than I ever thought possible!!! I needed to say that! 😂

The other day, my daughter Rachael, Rocket's mom, sent me a picture of her little boy Wolf peeling tomatoes and Rocket slicing them to make homemade stewed tomatoes for bottling. 

I gave Rachel a pressure cooker for her birthday.😉💖 She’s such an excellent little canner! (Almost a lost art). I remember taking my girls to bottle cherries at my mom’s house before she passed away. My precious mother couldn't do much in her final days, but watching the sheer joy on her face while her grandchildren carried on her love of canning brought pure joy to my heart. I know I’ve told you before that I would come home from working long hours at the Donny and Marie Show, and she would say, OK, Marie, it’s time to can peaches or cherries, or we’re going to learn to make bread or craft or sew now. Yes, that was my mother! 💖

I knew taking my girls to her house and having them do some canning in front of her would be a special blessing for my mom to watch. Seeing her grandbabies learn a skill she taught her little girl (me!) was so satisfying to her heart. I understood even more, the comfort my mother had in seeing important aspects of her life taught to me and passed on to her family. I believe it gave her a bit of “immortality,” for want of a better word. She knew these types of skills were grounding; they build self-esteem and respect for oneself, besides being practical. So now, to see Rocket following in her mommy’s footsteps, I understand my mother’s joy and fulfillment as a mother and grandmother. I believe our ancestors are watching over us and appreciate these traditions of simple living being passed on. Being self-reliant is power and a mixture of spiritual and temporal knowledge. When we ask the Lord for help with work, or even life, He will give us the direction we need if we prepare ourselves to hear it. But we need to put in the sweat! Nothing good comes easily! The Savior and hard work have been behind every success in my life. And like canning, if we put in the effort, when we finally open that jar months later, it is worth every bit of effort and highly satisfying! 😉

I love learning new skills! I tell my children to try different talents, and if you don't like doing it, don't do it again, but you have to finish what you start. I’d like all my grandchildren to know how important education is in all subjects. Even with or without a degree, we should never stop learning! I may not have graduated in the arts, but I feel I have spent a lifetime learning them. I'm grateful for the desire instilled in me by my mother, who showed me through her example that we should never put a plateau on education. The process of gaining knowledge is essential, but seeking wisdom (the proper application of knowledge) is even more important. That's the real goal; actual knowledge comes from living life wisely. Yes, we will all make mistakes and even fail, but giving up or not trying is our biggest mistake. How can we hope to reach our God-appointed potential with an empty vessel? So we must strive to fill our lives with truths…and know where to get them.  Starting with God’s word is essential, and then following His counsel is our compass for success. He wants us to have all things and has set a pattern for success. I personally know this is true!

Next, I would also like them to know it is essential to take care of our minds and bodies - we must be healthy to participate fully in life. That means having the best health we possibly can and not just existing. In a world that says we’re OK being whatever we want, the wisdom here is that we should be physically fit for our heart health, which affects our mental health. We cannot serve from a broken vessel. I know all about this, so to my grandchildren, strive every day and in every way to take care of yourselves. Become pickier about the foods you eat, the shows you watch, the books you read, and even the music you listen to… mine excluded. Seriously though, they all create YOU. I’ll tell you what my father would say, “Be the best YOU in everything you do so when you see God, you can say, I gave it my all!” Or, as my mother would say, “Live life every single day with grace and love, and for heaven's sake, don’t be afraid of using the good China for every meal!” So take care of yourselves because when your body is healthy, it really does affect your mind.

Lastly, I want my grandchildren to know how important it is to be a loving and kind person. The Savior asked us to love one another. I want my grandchildren to take that commandment seriously and to their hearts. A negative persnickety conversation rarely leaves us feeling good...so be quick to think before you respond….then always reach out in love. Service to others heals us. Forgiveness to others frees us so we can live our lives. 

Life is fleeting… You never know how long you will be here, so try to spread love, light, and happiness every place you go, and be grateful for every day. When you wake up, say, “I’m blessed to see another sunrise,”  and enjoy the beauty of this world. Take time to remove yourself from the fast pace of this world and ponder on God’s goodness because even the storms can be beautiful… It just depends on how you’ve prepared yourself to see them… I choose to grow.

These are the words I would like to pass on to my grandchildren’s hearts today, especially my sweet Rocket, on her birthday. I love you ALL so much!!!!!

Grandma

Marie's Sunday Message - October 18th, 2015

My heart weeps for the people of Hawaii struggling with such devastation. #PrayForMaui

This #SundayMessage is one of the first ones I wrote over seven years ago. I chose to repost it this week because a periodical reminder of the great power that comes through prayer is so important. Especially now, with all the hardship and suffering happening in Hawaii, it is even more important than ever. I pray we keep our hearts connected to God; I believe the best way to do this is through prayer. So let’s continue to pray for each other, and know mine are with all of you!  Have a wonderful Sunday, and remember you are loved. ❤️

I love this photo of my parents. I kept it on my night table in my bedroom so it would always remind me to "phone home" on Sundays and check up on my cute parents. Our special time together after the busy week was to talk, laugh, and sometimes cry. I'd hear about their past week’s adventures and what they had been up to, and I would share with them the same things about my busy life and all that was going on with my children. I always loved those Sunday calls because, at the end of the conversation, I'd always hang up feeling enriched and more connected, determined, happier, and motivated no matter what was going on in my life. There's nothing better than good advice from loving parents who keep us focused on what really matters.

One day when my mom was at my house, she saw the photo of her and Dad with the phone by her face. I told her why I had it in my room and how it helped me remember to always "phone home." She started to chuckle. Mom had the cutest laugh. Now, she loved clever analogies… me too (must be genetic). She looked at the photo and said, "Honey, you should put this downstairs where your children can see it. Tell them that Grandma said, ‘This photo should not only remind you to call us your grandparents because we love and miss you and can't wait for you to come to our home to see us, but this photo should also be a reminder to connect with the greatest Parent in the universe, God! The Creator of your eternal spirits! All you have to do is pick up that amazing phone called Prayer!’"

Much like a cell phone, it is super convenient, and with the "prayer phone," all you have to do is speak with real intent to communicate, then listen.

You won’t see with your eyes, but you can hear with your heart. Oh, and you WILL feel because God does hear us, especially when we call consistently and with great humility. The more we practice, the clearer the line of communication becomes!

Growing up, I always heard my mom say, "Pray often! Pray in your mind and in your heart. Pray on your knees, in your closet, when you're driving, and even on stage. It doesn't matter when or where... pray continually!"

I now keep their photo in a prominent place where all who enter my home can see it. And when they ask about its meaning, I pass on this story about the "Power of Prayer" that was taught to me and reminds my children that Prayer is their personal and direct cell/phone line to heavenly communication. It is the avenue through which we can approach God and His way to grant us peace and give answers while we are apart from Him in this mortal life.

I love this poem:

With thoughtless and impatient hands,

We tangle up the plans

The Lord hath wrought.

And when we cry in pain, He saith, ‘Be quiet, man, while I untie the knot.’ (Author unknown)

I have learned to conclude my prayers with “Thy will be done.” (Matthew 6:10; see also Luke 11:2)

God knows why we go through the things we do. Do not expect to be entirely free from trouble, disappointment, pain, and discouragement. For these are the reasons we were sent to earth... to also experience love and heartache, joy and sorrow, victory and defeat... that we may learn to endure with joyful understanding, peacemaking hearts, and with the knowledge that our God is by our side every step of the way. Now, that's one powerful Wi-Fi we should connect to.

On special occasions, as I look at their photo, my sweet mom's words ring of truth…"Pray with all your might, mind, and strength. Pray continually." A reminder to me that there is always a way to connect, we just need to make time to "phone home!"

Proverbs 3:5-6 

Marie's Sunday Message - January 4, 2020

This was my Sunday Message from January 4, 2020. I hope you enjoy it.

My son returned from his church mission Wednesday after spending two years serving the people in four areas of Michigan. New Year’s Day 2020 and finally seeing him again couldn’t come soon enough for our family. I wanted this week’s “Sunday Message” to be a letter to him. I’m posting late today, Saturday, because I kick off the TSV at QVC at midnight for Nutrisystem, then after 24 hours here, I’m heading back to LA to start up The Talk again on Monday. It’s been a crazy first week, but I’d like to share with you this letter to my son Matthew.

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A Letter to My Son…

First, wow! What a way to kick off the New Year!! When you came down the escalator at the airport, and I saw you for the first time after two years, I cannot tell you how thrilled your mama’s heart was! It was obvious to everyone that an 18-year-old boy had left, but a 20-year-old man returned. I know you could see on my face how proud I am of you, Matthew!

I missed seeing you, but hearing about your weekly experiences and how they helped you grow in faith and love for others ignited my heart with joy. After high school, you could have just gone off to college or gotten a job, but you decided to set aside this time in your life to serve other people and, most importantly, develop a deeper relationship with your Savior, Jesus Christ.

The two days you were home went by way too quickly, and I have to admit, it was not the easiest thing taking you right off to college after being gone for two years. But that third day, driving you to college and listening to your stories, will always be one of those special moments between a mother and her son. I respect you so much, my son, that you want to continue building on your mission's momentum. Your enthusiasm makes me want to be a better person. I can’t wait to see what the future has in store for you!

Now that you’re home, it’s good to remember we are ALL continually on a mission. We are our Savior’s eyes and hands, and He wants us to help and serve each other. The Savior said, “By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another” (John 13:35). Russell M. Nelson said, “Lending service to those who have lost their way or who are wounded in spirit opens your heart to personal revelation. Spend more time—much more time—in places where the Spirit is present. That means more time with friends who are seeking to have the Spirit with them. Spend more time on your knees in prayer and the scriptures... As you consistently give the Lord a generous portion of your time, He will multiply the remainder.”

Your Grandma Osmond spent the last half of her life studying the characteristics of Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit so that she could strive to emulate them. You’ve begun to learn and share many of those characteristics serving others on your mission. She encouraged me, and now I encourage you to continue focusing on these Godly attributes throughout your life. With time, they can become habits or, in other words,  second nature to you. This, my sweet son, takes a lifetime, so be patient with yourself! Take it one day at a time.

Now, go have fun learning and figuring out what you enjoy doing! Don’t settle on something for the financial benefits but rather find an occupation you love, and the rest will follow! Something Wayne Dyer said has stayed with me. “The measure in your life will be in not what you accumulate but what you give away.”

There is one thing I want to add from my heart, and I hope you use it your whole life… “Live your life in such a way that people who know you, but don’t know Christ, will want to know Christ because they know you.” I think that is the best way to live…

And don’t forget to come to see me periodically... or a LOT, 😂 because I love and need those big hugs.

I love you!!!

Mom😘