tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18255874791019585852012-01-28T20:05:49.401-06:00I firmly and undeniably believe in God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Without protection and direction from Him, I don't believe I would have made it to where I am today. I am still growing, still looking to Him; to become all that He created and intended for me to be. I am not without flaws, I've made my mistakes and have had to learn the "hard way" many times, but as any good father should be, He loves me and I know I am always welcome to rest in His arms.Debbie Beldonhttps://profiles.google.com/110088608731301896204noreply@blogger.comBlogger31100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1825587479101958585.post-50951965846500424272009-05-26T17:32:00.008-05:002009-05-26T18:02:17.962-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OABghmnjTBs/Shx0vvrpqBI/AAAAAAAACSM/j0E7H9IN-p4/s1600-h/Image084.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 203px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_OABghmnjTBs/Shx0vvrpqBI/AAAAAAAACSM/j0E7H9IN-p4/s320/Image084.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340271621756790802" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Hopefully some will remember the Movie - "The Never Ending Story", released in 1984. Many fantasy stories have thoughts or points to ponder within the story. I was going through a divorce at that time and was feeling pretty overwhelmed with the responsibility I knew I had raising two children by myself. This story gave me hope, strength to carry on in spite of knowing I would be on my own. I took notes (watched the movie 3 - 4 times) so I could remember the thoughts contained within the movie. I share them with you now as I believe the truths there still remain.</span><br /><ul><li>Don't let sadness overtake you.</li><li>Never give up hoping</li><li>Don't quit; always keep moving</li><li>We have to hurt to heal</li><li>Never give up and good luck will find you</li><li>If you do not feel your own worth, it will destroy you. Confidence in yourself rids many a problem</li><li>Many have come face to face with their true selves; Most run away from what they truly see about themselves</li><li>There are no boundaries to our fantasies - but when we cease to dream, we cease to live.</li><li>Dreams do not exist by themselves. They need the hopes of the human heart to exist.</li><li>Fantasia is the world of human fantasy. Every part, every creature is a piece of the dreams and hopes of mankind. It has no boundary; lose your hopes and forget your dreams and <span style="font-weight: bold;">N</span>othing grows stronger. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Nothing</span> is emptiness and despair.</li><li>If you have no hopes you become easy to control, you have no power. The power behind nothing is hopelessness.</li><li>You are a part of a never-ending story. <span style="font-weight: bold;">You are important - Always</span>; So whatever happens in life, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Never give up</span>.</li><li>Fantasia lives inside us all - It is hopes, dreams, and wishes. You can have as many as you like. Fantasia is endless. Drown your fears - In your hands is the breath of a new day.<br /></li></ul><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1825587479101958585-5095196584650042427?l=livenlrge.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Debbie Beldonhttps://profiles.google.com/110088608731301896204noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1825587479101958585.post-17762900801107301732009-05-26T11:24:00.004-05:002009-05-26T18:58:37.642-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OABghmnjTBs/ShyCIgmqeiI/AAAAAAAACSU/OJGbJO3muHc/s1600-h/IMG_5531.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_OABghmnjTBs/ShyCIgmqeiI/AAAAAAAACSU/OJGbJO3muHc/s200/IMG_5531.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340286340857231906" border="0" /></a><br /><p style="font-style: italic;" align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">It doesn't really matter what anybody else thinks.</span></p><p style="font-style: italic;" align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">What matters is do I think what I am doing is right?</span></p><p style="font-style: italic;" align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">Does it complete me as a woman?</span></p><p style="font-style: italic;" align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">Or does it leave me feeling incomplete? Unsatisfied?</span></p><p style="font-style: italic;" align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">Teach me to truly give.</span></p><p style="font-style: italic;" align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">What would God have to say about what I am doing? He created me.</span></p><p style="font-style: italic;" align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">Am I being the kind of woman He wants me to be?</span></p><p style="font-style: italic;" align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">Am I exercising all my God-given female capabilities, or just chasing after certain ones in the pursuit of false hopes?</span></p><p style="font-style: italic;" align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">Temporary satisfaction?</span></p><p style="font-style: italic;" align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">Temporary happiness?</span></p><p style="font-style: italic;" align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">My own self-interests?<br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;">God, Help me to be strong. Give me insight and direction.</span></p><p style="font-style: italic;" align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">Make me all of what You want me to be as a woman and to leave behind those things that are not for me, or are not good for me.</span></p><p style="font-style: italic;" align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">Show me patience and teach me to be a true lover of life.<br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;">Let all my relationships glorify You and truly bless those I encounter and share a piece of life with.<br /><br /></span></p><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >Deb<br />1985</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1825587479101958585-1776290080110730173?l=livenlrge.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Debbie Beldonhttps://profiles.google.com/110088608731301896204noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1825587479101958585.post-87901001144033915042009-05-26T11:16:00.000-05:002011-11-26T14:15:07.558-06:00Link to my website: <a href="http://www.bscreations.net/">www.BsCreations.net</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1825587479101958585-8790100114403391504?l=livenlrge.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Debbie Beldonhttps://profiles.google.com/110088608731301896204noreply@blogger.com0