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T.O.P.'S tUESDAY: Turn the School Purple and Teal to Help Them Heal

9/24/2019

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Today, Tuesday, September 24th the Mexico Academy and Central Schools Girls Swim and Volleyball teams will be hosting a suicide prevention fundraiser.

Prior to today, there was a t-shirt fundraiser and throughout the day and at their games this evening, there are basket raffles to raise awareness for suicide. The coaches and students even shared the link for t-shirt orders to the visiting teams in case they wanted to help turn the school teal.

All funds are being donated within our county to help those in our community.

You may think suicide isn't something you need to worry about or that you don't know anyone in this situation yet I challenge you, watch these videos and learn some of the statistics. Suicide, attempted suicide, are more than common than most are aware.

Let's raise awareness and educate ourselves so we are better listeners, advocates, & friends. Education is power!

Prayers for those struggling with thoughts of suicide or have lost a friend or loved one to suicide.

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HOPE: More than a Word

9/21/2019

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Hope is defined as "the feeling that what is wanted can be had or that events will turn out for the best."  according to Dictionary.com. HOPE was my mom's word each year and she said as long as she waited to know where Heidi was, hope would remain her focus. We continue to hope as we wait and are thankful for those who remember Heidi in their prayers more than twenty-five years later.

In life we face circumstances and situations requiring us to HOPE.

This verse from Isaiah
tells us the LORD:


*is everlasting
*is creator
*doesn't grow tired
*doesn't grow weary
*understands more than we
will be able to understand

*gives us strength to the weary
*increases the power of the weak
*renews our strength
*enables us to soar
*enables us to run
*enables us to keep going
WHEN WE HOPE IN HIM!
While you wait..HOPE in the LORD!
Do you not know?
    Have you not heard?
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The Lord is the everlasting God,
    the Creator of the ends of the earth.

He will not grow tired or weary,
    and his understanding no one can fathom.

He gives strength to the weary
    & increases the power of the weak.

Even youths grow tired and weary,
    and young men stumble and fall;
but those who hope in the Lord
    will renew their strength.

They will soar on wings like eagles;
    they will run and not grow weary,

    they will walk and not be faint."

Isaiah 40:28-31 NIV

What are you hoping for today?

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Proud to be an American...Flying High

9/12/2019

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A few weeks ago, while at The Great New York State Fair, we purchased a new flag pole for my father. He is one of the most patriotic men I know. His knowledge, respect, and love for America and our beautiful flag is inspiring. For as long as I remember, my parents have always had a flag pole with Old Glory waving in the wind. 

The powerful Lake Ontario winds bent the past pole beyond repair. The past couple years my hubby and I visited this one company in the Center of Progress building and dreamed of purchasing one of their flag poles for my Dad. This year we had enough money saved and bought it. The past two days were spent installing and charging the solar light.

The final product is breathtaking...I'm thankful for many of the things my parent taught me BUT one of the best is the legacy of respect, admiration, and love for our country and the flag.

Enjoy this video with history of the flag...

Do you fly Old Glory?
What does our American Flag mean to you?

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T.O.P.'S Tuesday: Remembering Heidi

9/7/2019

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This Saturday, September 14, 2019, we will remember and honor Heidi on her 44th birthday. Initially, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the Mohawk Valley's Ride for Missing Children planned to do a special bicycle ride for Heidi on Saturday. Due to circumstances out of their control, they have to cancel the ride yet we will till gather with cyclists and volunteer for the Ride for Missing Children to remember Heidi on her birthday.
Our family planned to host lunch for the cyclists and SAG, with SUNY Oswego's APO Fraternity serving everyone but as we all know, change is a constant. Since we already planned to spend lunch with our Ride for Missing Children family, this will still happen. Instead of arriving on bicycles, they will use their cars and motorcycles. Life throws curve balls, it's up to us to take a deep breath and keep moving forward. We look forward to this Saturday, remembering Heidi and my Mom.

A HUGE shout out to APO for weeding the Heidi Remembrance Garden this week!!

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Thank you for remembering Heidi in your prayers
and hearts, may this be the year
​God answers "Yes" and brings Heidi home.

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How big (or small) is your comfort zone?

9/7/2019

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It's a great time of year to look at our comfort zones​. I learned something when I was very young, each person's comfort level is VERY different AND to make it more interesting, your comfort level (or zone) will change as you mature. As a child, I was more withdrawn and fearful to try new things. As a teen, my zone widened but was still smaller than my peers. In my early 20's, still held on to fear and let it control my comfort zone. Somewhere between my late 20's and early 30's, I learned life is too short and let my feet cross the line. 

One pastor told me, "Your toes are always over the edge", because I was willing to try something new or take a chance. I wasn't always like this, my life experiences as an adult taught me to appreciate each day as a gift. Life is too short and tomorrow isn't a guarantee. If we let fear dictate our lives, we'll miss opportunities and challenges to grow us into the adults God has designed us and wired us to be.

Let me share an example, after my sister disappeared I never thought I'd write about and travel sharing my testimony of faith to encourage and inspire others to trust God. When a church reached out to me to speak I hesitated in my heart. I said "Are you sure?" or something along that line? If God calls you to do something, we need to trust, step out and say "Yes!" I agreed then prayed, studied, and prepared. The blessings that followed, only God could orchestrate.

People shared how God used my words to encourage and uplift broken hearts. This is such a blessing and joy to have God use me. I'd like to say it gets easier and fear doesn't get to me yet when God asks me to step out to do something for Him, I'll say yes then pray for God's peace, strength, and ability to follow through. Are you ready?

Where is God calling you
to step outside of 
your comfort zone?

​What, or who, is stopping you?

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T.O.P.'s Tuesday: Writer's Cottage Part VI

9/3/2019

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The last corner of the writer's cottage is my writing area, when I opt for a desk. Auntie M stopped to see how the writer's cottage was coming along and said she had the perfect table/desk, "It's just the right size, it will fit perfect." .She was right. In addition to the table, she had a small desk lamp not being used. The combination dressed up the last part of the cottage.

The pencil/paper organizer at the end I've had for a few years and found it at a thrift store for $2. The drawers hold my paperclips, allowing all my essentials at my fingertips yet look neat at all times The chair is from my grandmothers, with a cushion made for my daughter many moons ago.

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The last item added was a new dog bed for Faith. Faith wasn't a fan, she prefers my chair when I'm sitting on the floor BUT my dad's dog enjoys it. The cottage isn't big yet the two dogs and I fit nicely and the first day I worked in my new space I banged out over 3,000 words. 

The days when I stopped at the lake or the library after working out, I only wrote between 700 - 1,000. Now I can leave out the notes and such when I'm done for the day and pick up where I left off. No more packing it all into a notebook and binder, and then my bag before driving home. The time saved from not driving to and from my writing spot, setting up to write, and then having to clean up when I'm done so I can drive home equaled about 2,000 words. Woot Woot!

The added bonus is the company I have while working, two dogs and my Dad. Life is good and the writing is even better. Mom is smiling and my daughter likes my writer's cottage, she couldn't believe the transformation. A little insulation board, contact paper, and a lot of love.

What is the last thing you added to your special area?

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