February 14 2015

February 15 2015 Greetings My Friend I am learning a new way to write, on a tablet and so far I'm moving along okay. I am switching from a laptop to a tablet which means the keyboard is smaller. At first I hunted and pecked, today I am typing the way I was taught years ago in typing class. I find that I am still learning new things which is surprising but good. For some reason God is using me in social media which means I have to learn new to me skills often. I have to think outside the box at times and I am not able to get too comfortable with "it has always been done this way" thinking. Right now I almost understand part of God having us move 2 times in 2 years. These moves have made me rethink how I do most things and along with learning to operate within my disabilities. All of this requires me to learn new things so being in social media I am now more comfortable with the ever changing climate. I love when I overcame an obstacle and I am able to grow some more. This learning and my new found ways of working the routines of my life out is making life very interesting to me. I was afraid of being bored and not useful in my older years. God keeps showing me that there is much I can do and will do in life and for that I am grateful. I also learn to keep relying on God and allowing Him to shape my identity. As I allow God to shape me I keep finding peace and contentment. As a young wife and mother I wanted more than anything to stay home with the children until they were older and then I wanted to work part time. In the 1970's women were looked down on if they did not work and raise a family. I gave in and went to work. I don't regret working for the most part but I found it so hard to divide my attention in so many ways. Today I am home with Junior and I love keeping our home clean and making him meals. He does breakfast on his own but we have 2 home cooked meals each day. God has allowed me to be a homemaker at this time in my life and I am so thankful. By entering into the workforce I was able to live a fairly comfortable life when I was divorced. I was also able to put money aside for retirement so I believe God knew my needs a long time before I did. May God bless you and keep you make His face shine on you.] Love Janet