blessings in my deposition

Blessings from my Day:

- I am very THANKFUL I do not have a 2 hour commute ONE WAY to Plano every day. 
- I am very THANKFUL for gobs of Friends who will be Prayer Warriors for you when you need them to be.
- I am very THANKFUL for YouTube and #GiantsFall and #WalkingLikeGiants that I played on my breaks.
- I am very THANKFUL that I hired an Attorney to represent me.
- I am very THANKFUL that being honest isn't something I have to think about.
- I am very THANKFUL my "getting in trouble" today was over providing too much information.
- I am very THANKFUL that I am 40 Years old and this is the first time I have ever had to do a Deposition.
- I am very THANKFUL that courage is one of my core characteristics.
- I am very THANKFUL that it is National Margarita Day.
- I am very THANKFUL that this day is over.
- I am so very THANKFUL that this day is over.
- I am extremely THANKFUL that this day is over.

#BeGrateful #Thankful #Gratitude #ThankfulHeart #HaveGratitude #BlessingsInTheStorm #YouGetWhatYouFocusOn

12 reasons I get to Celebrate Christmas

12 reasons I am blessed as I celebrate my 3rd Christmas:

1. I get to learn more about Jesus each year as I am willing to replace all the lies I was told as to why Christmas was wrong, why Jesus didn't want me celebrating his birth, and uncover the truth about the meaning of Jesus birth and life for me with new perspectives.

2. I get to enjoy songs I have never heard before or know the lyrics to, that share the message of Jesus through my Meredith Andrews Pandora station of Holiday Music!

3. I get to celebrate friendships in a new way with events and parties that are focused on connection and love!

4. I get to look someone in the eyes and say Merry Christmas and not feel condemned, shamed or that I am wrong to do so.

5. I get to share my story with others who can't imagine what it is like to be raised without Christmas or who can't understand why anyone would think this is wrong.

6. I get to have unique opportunities on how I spend Christmas Day since I do not have my immediate family in my life and my Aunts and Uncles and Cousins I am connected to (the ones that want me in their life), do not live in Texas. So though I am "alone", I get to do things others wouldn't be able to do and get to see first hand how others celebrate this season and I get to do it with them!

7. I get to receive Christmas Cards with joy and pin them up on a wall in my living room and think about the friends who took the time to send me a message, and not just throw them in the recycle bin as soon as I got them because it was ungodly stuff to have in my house.

8. I get to be intentional in my celebration of Christmas and create my own traditions!

9. I get to wrap beautiful gifts and shower others with a token of my love!

10. I get to be reminded more frequently and in new ways just how much Jesus Loves Me!

11. I get to share the light Jesus has given me because of his birth and what His life has done for me in a different way!

12. I get to reflect even more on what love is. What Jesus wants from me. And how I can live that more prevalent in my every day life!

#2016Christmas #LoveMyJesus #CelebrateLife #Blessings #IAmBlessed#ChooseLove

Gratitude 12.06.2016

Today, I am grateful.

For you.

For the challenges and pain that I am currently facing that help me to reflect deeper and to connect with My God.

For my employees who truly care about me, my clients, and learning a trade to help each of them to earn a living to create the life that they want.

For the chance to have another opportunity to give back to For One Another Foundation, Inc, to share their message, what began their journey, the facts about how much of the world doesn't live with Clean Water and how we can make a difference.

For increased strength after having a long sick spell.

For my story.

For the way God created me to be vulnerable in a way that scares some people and draws some people closer in a connection and friendship.

For those who invest in me, share nuggets with me, who press me to grow beyond myself.

For a chance to show more love deeply, more fully, more openly, those who are judging me, who refuse to work out issues, those who have shoved me out, whose relationships are based on performance.

For this year and it's theme of permission and the lessons it has had for me.

For unconditional love.

For another day to live.
#TheLifeOfMisty #BeGrateful #HaveGratitude #Reflections

Thankful. Today.

Today, I am thankful.

Thankful for My God who walks with me through every storm, challenge and dark day of my life.

Thankful for My Circle of Friends who have been praying for me.

Thankful for my bed, my down pillow and cozy comforter that have allowed me to sleep lots and work on being healed.

Thankful for garlic tea, lemon tea, peppermint tea, green tea, and all other herbal teas that bring warmth to my throat and body.

Thankful for understanding clients, strategic business partners, charity partners, my coach and each of my friends that have had to deal with my canceling of all plans for days on end. For their grace in understanding I just couldn't do it. For being patient with me when this had a ripple effect on their schedule too.

Thankful for a house that is quiet and peaceful.

Thankful for another day to do nothing.

Thankful for a friend who is able to use my The Lantern Fest: Dallas ticket for today in which I was going to send off 1 Lantern for all my Gratitude and 1 Lantern for Dreams for the Future. This will remain on my want to and wish to do list.

Thankful for the growth in my own life to say no and take care of me.

Thankful that I have no feelings of guilt for taking care of me. This is a new experience and I am appreciative of all who have worked with me to bring me to this place in my life.

Thankful for the resources in Probiotics, Acidophilus, Vitamins, Immune Defense Emergen-C, Dayquil, Nyquil, Collidal Silver, and whatever else I am forgetting in my extreme regimen.

Thankful for Fresh Squeezed Juice.

Thankful for you and that I get to do life with you.
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Today I am Thankful

Today...I am thankful.

Thankful for Veterans who fulfill a calling and serve, because they believe in The United States of America. They believe in their job to protect. They believe in the gift of giving for others. They believe in standing for the principles of our military. They will do so with their life.

Thankful for Friends who will listen. Who will work through differences, disagreements and varied perspectives. Who will show love, always love. Who will give input. Who will not shun or reject or build walls. Who will empower each other. Who believe in each others true character and hearts. Who won't let hurt feelings ruin a relationship. Who will give, graciously, unconditionally, and openly. Who will walk the walk and talk the talk. Who have integrity, honesty, commitment. Who will choose to love through anything and everything.

Thankful for another day to live this beautiful life.

What are you Thankful for?
#BeGrateful #HaveGratitude #ChooseLove #LoveOnPurpose

Gratitude 02212016

Laying in bed in San Diego. Reflecting on my life this last month. It has been one month since the loss of a great person in my life. So freaking amazed at all the ways God has brought healing into my soul through the intense pain. The people he had positioned at various points along the journey to give hugs, love, words of encouragement, support, prayers, and the blessings all of this has been to me. I have a heart full of gratitude! Immense gratitude.

Life truly is beautiful! Embrace it. Live it fully. Intentionally. Passionately. Purposefully. Today.

‪#‎CreateTheLifeYouWant‬ ‪#‎LiveWithGratitude‬‪#‎LiveIntentionally‬ ‪#‎LoveMyLife‬