Sunday, August 24, 2025

The good life


One of my favorite authors is Susan May Warren  and this quote found several months ago in one of her books, is saved and I read it over and over. I thought how inappropriate these photos of Beau are, but he is so happy now with our life, because he is never alone. 

You might need to read this quote slowly again and again to GET IT! Had a bad night last night after a super great visit from Dan and Michelle doing a very long To Do list for mama. I went to this quote.  and I pray I can Do it!

“Sometimes, all you’re called to do is stand.” “Stand?”Fraser said.

“Yep. Be. Believe. Hold on. Stand. Our best hope in the middle of confusion and chaos is not to try and solve our problems ourselves but to simply remember whose we are and who we hope in. You stay rooted in the middle of a storm—darkness, confusion, chaos—by putting your focus on the One who is stronger than the storm.”   Jonas, book 2 of (the Minnesota Marshalls)  author, Susan May Warren Yellow highlight | Page: 215
Yes, I can stand, else how could I get from the living room floor to the grass outside, Mama is just not quick enough with the cell phone or maybe she can't use it while walking. ha ha

32 comments:

  1. Hari Om
    Yes! Just let it be... YAM xx

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  2. Cute photos of Beau! He is a happy dog!
    Keep believing , never give up hope!
    Sending hugs!

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  3. Perfect! Her words meet me where I'm at this morning.
    I hope your Today is nicer than the stormy night. Still praying!

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  4. A lovely and hopeful post. Thanks for sharing the wise words.

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  5. Great to hear from you, Sandra. It's good to know that there are bright spots in the gloom.

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  6. May your today be better than your yesterday, and your tomorrow even better.

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  7. Oh how I love to see a happy dog. I liked the quote, putting our trust in the One who calms the storm. Amen!

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  8. Yes, indeed. That quote is great and right on. Sometimes all we can do is stand and let the one who gives us hope be our stand-in in each storm.
    Love your feeling more happiness today and that your son and wife really knocked it out of the park for you.
    Beau sure looks content!
    Sue

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  9. Standing firm in storms is truly the good life. Trust me

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  10. That quote is beautifully grounding sometimes just standing firm and trusting in what’s bigger than ourselves is the most powerful act. It’s heartwarming to see how Beau’s happiness reflects that calm, steady presence in your life.

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  11. That quote is perfect. I totally agree with it too.

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  12. Beau you are where you need to be receiving and giving love and laughter. Sending warm hugs and love to all
    So Happy Dan and Michelle

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  13. Beau looks so cute. I'm so glad that Dan and Michelle came over and did the list of things to do. That is a wonderful quote. Thank you for sharing it. I think about you all the time and pray for you, Bob and Beau.

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  14. Hi hi hi! Ojo here! Stand, or lie in the cool grass! Both work!

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  15. Also, we are sorry you had a bad night.

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  16. I’m so sorry about the bad night, but I’m glad you had so mu ch help. And that Beau has his family back. Love and hugs. 😊❤️

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  17. Beau looks very happy!
    Sorry about the bad night, but so happy you had a great visit with Dan and Michelle. And the quote is fantastic.

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  18. Stand by anything that gives you strength and resilience - sway with the forces and still be on your feet after they have swept on by. Good to see Beau out in the sun, on green grass.

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  19. I am very happy for Beau. That is awesome. Also, glad that your son and his wife helped you so much. I read that quote a few times - and I get it - sometimes all you can do is stand - and sometimes you can't even do that. HUGS.

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  20. I am glad to hear that Beau is happy, that's a really good thing. Great big hugs from all of us.

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  21. "...and having done all, to stand." Eph. 6:13

    You and your family are in my prayers.

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  22. We echo what Jabblog had to say. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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  23. It's good to hear you had a good visit from Dan and Michelle. You sure look happy hanging out inside or out in your yard, Beau.

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  24. I am so glad you stand. That is a powerful quote. How great to have Dan and Michelle’s visit. Cute photos of Beau. Hugs and prayers always heading your way.

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  25. So glad your son and wife was there to help you. Yes....Stand. We can do this.

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  26. to stand is very important... it is essential if we want to walk forward....

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  27. Great quote, and if it's hard to stand we can be assured that we will get the help we need to do just that!
    There are so many references in the Bible about Standing firm, our faith will help us to do just that!
    Beau looks quite contented!

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  28. Good quote, and yes, sometimes that's really all we can do...

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  29. We are also sorry you had a bad night, Beau...and hope today is better. We are glad to hear Uncle Dan came to visit though!!
    xoxo,
    Rosy & Sunny

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  30. Beau has a good beautiful life and it shows. Thinking of you all daily..

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  31. I'm so happy the pup is happy. They really love when we're home. So true.

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  32. SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HAPPY TO READ BOB'S BOOT CAME OFF. VERY ENCOURAGING AND I'M SURE THE HOME HEALTH AND PT WILL HAVE HIM UP AND WALKING WITH HIS WALKER SOON AND HE WILL GAIN A BIT OF INDEPENDENCE.
    MANY HUGS AND PRAYERS HAVE BEEN ANSWERED
    CECILIA AND BRYAN

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