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Depression: I Press ON

Spring has arrived, and I'm enjoying Summer days!


I added a little green to my already Sunny Days vignette.

I started working again at The Loft Outlet. 
I enjoy it, but my back is giving me a fit. 
I'm cuddling up each evening with ice and heat. 

It was full weekend with much activity.


Our first baby girl turned 5 on Friday.
She had a Unicorn Birthday at Pump it Up.

Oh my!  I had as much fun as they did.  
Our little princess knows how to market attention. 
At the end of the evening, after the presents were opened, 
she rose from her throne and said, 
"Ladies and Gentlemen, may I have your attention please.
I would like to say something.
 'Thank you for the presents.  I loved everything.
Thank you for coming."

I just love her little personality.  
You know they are all so different and 
I love them all!


Connor spent the night with us after the party. 
He's a little math whiz like his daddy. 
He has his Grandy wrapped around his little finger. 
We got donuts with sprinkles on them.
A great breakfast, huh?

We spent the day between soccer games, 
and Top Nazarene Talent at
Trevecca Nazarene University.


I had to get my baby's picture with
a GA bus.



We had a day in the sun for sure!


The babies are really growing.
Clair will be 8 months on the 20th,
and Harrison will be 4 months this week.


He's beginning to hold his head up without help.
He's such a little man!

They are so much fun. 
I certainly don't want to mess up my back where I can't play!

I've been a little down.
My daughter said I seemed depressed. 
I can usually hide it, but she knows me
better than anyone else. 

So how am I fighting it these days?

I've made a change that has made all the difference. 

I have made a commitment- no social media
until I've had my quiet time. 
I start my morning off with a devotional book 
that we are using with our ladies, 
Awaken
by Priscilla Shier.

Then I am doing a personal study by Lysa Terkeurst, 
Finding I AM.

When I'm done, I have my prayer time.
I have the privilege of praying for the needs of those I love
and praying for my children, building that hedge!

Sometimes I listen to music to 
lead me into His presence. 
I am always changed. 

That's my #1 way that I face this giant.
I came across this the other day, 

Look at the word DE PRESS I ON.

If you take away the "DE",
you find the words, 
In the Middle, "I"
"Press On."

I Press ON!





Comments

  1. DorisApril 9, 2019 at 3:19 AM

    Gotta love that spunky Princess!! Your Grands are so adorable and the babies....they are growing and changing so fast.
    Love that you are pressing on, love how you are doing it! Praying for you, dear friend!

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  2. Red Rose AlleyApril 9, 2019 at 8:34 AM

    Your grandchildren are precious, Bonnie, and how fun you got to spend time with them. I'm so sorry to hear you've been down lately. I think that's wise to stay away from social media until you've had some quiet time. Sometimes it can be so negative. The picture of you with the sun shining through is lovely. And I think spending time in the sun each day makes a difference, although we've had lots of rain here and some overcast days.

    Your "sunny days" corner is very nice and perfect for the Spring days ahead. I do hope you feel better, Bonnie, with peace and joy in your heart.

    love, ~Sheri

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    1. Red Rose AlleyApril 9, 2019 at 8:49 AM

      ps....I didn't grow the pansies. They were at Disneyland, and when Jess saw them, she snapped a photo. I wish I grew them though haha. I had a garden at our old house, and I sure miss it. I hope to have one again someday. : )

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  3. Billie JoApril 9, 2019 at 7:01 PM

    Your grand babies are adorable!!!
    And so nice to see that beautiful picture of you!
    Hugs and love and prayers for peace in your mind and heart, my friend.

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  4. Debby RayMay 9, 2019 at 5:22 AM

    Hmm...somehow I've missed this post. Your grands are just the cutest and I know they are the light of your life. I like the way you think...I need to follow your lead by starting out my mornings like that too...all the time. Wow...the de press i on thing is really good! Hugs to you, my friend!

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