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

22 comments:

Yamini MacLean said...

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

eileeninmd said...

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

Mevely317 said...

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

Inger said...

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

David M. Gascoigne, said...

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

jabblog said...

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

Debby @ My Shasta Home said...

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

photowannabe said...

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

Asep Haryono said...

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

MELODY JACOB said...

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.

Ann said...

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

My Mind's Eye said...

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

Debby@Just Breathe said...

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.

Ojo said...

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

Ojo said...

Also, we are sorry you had a bad night.

CheerfulMonk said...

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. 😊❤️

Mari said...

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.

Tigger's Mum said...

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.

Chatty Crone said...

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.

Brian's Home Blog said...

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

messymimi said...

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

You and your family are in my prayers.

♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥ said...

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