M is for Memory

We all have the occasional lapses in memory and think nothing of it.  There is an expectation that the older you get its only a matter of time where you will start forgetting.  But this is not the case there are remarkable men and women in their 70's and 80's and above whose memory is still as sharp as a button, (I think that is the saying!).

It is the memory of the moments in our lives that we will pass on to the next generation, those things that captured our hearts, and made us laugh.  We share experiences that made us think, had an impact and brought about change in our lives and we admire those individuals who made an impact on communities, countries, and who were not afraid to stand up for what they believed in.

It is in dealing with my mother who has dementia, that I see how important capturing the memories of my life will be for my son, his children and children to come.  That they will be able to look at photographs of me and say to each other I remember when (Mum, Nana Manda, Gran, Great gran) used to make us laugh and do those wonderful paintings of us (and lots of other wonderful things I hope to be remembered for!)  

I celebrate my life today knowing that I can continue to create and share memories with my son as he grows up.  What would you like to be remembered for?

Painting for the day

Each day I will show a completed piece of art or journal page hope you enjoy today's..

 

 Journal Page - As Time Goes By

 

 Blog Love

I am sharing some love with a random selection of those who are also taking part in the 2013 A-Z Challenge, it's not everyone whose blog starts with the letter M, but a few of them for you to start with.....

Margaret Almon Mosaics

Melissa's Imaginarium

Melanie's Stories

M3 Blog

Mommatwo

 

Clarity - Thought for the Week, 52 Weeks of Colour

Thought for the Week

Use your strengths, for too long you have lived in the shadows, setting unreasonable boundaries, thinking your strengths were weaknesses. Learning to love yourself without conditions will enable you to see clearly who you really are!  Have a blessed week, Amanda

Some people think it’s holding on that makes one strong. Sometimes it’s letting go....Sylvia Robinson 

"And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus." Philipians 4:19

Thankfulness - Creating in Faith

Despite what we are going or have been through we have a reason to be thankful.  There are so many unseen miracles that happen within our midst on a daily basis, if we were to see everyone we would be overwhelmed.  The sun, moon and the stars all shine without our input, the birds that sing even on a cold morning songs that cheer even when you don’t want to get up, and our bodies perform the necessary functions, keeping us alive to see another day. 

That life that you living, have you been taking it for granted? I know I don’t always treat my body with the care that I should, yet I make demands on it each and every day, and when a pain strikes I promise myself that I will take more care.  We have to make the time and really see what is around us, what we have at our disposal and those things that really bless us. 

Thankfulness, as we appreciate what we have let us give thought to the many things that others do for us without expecting anything in return.  God calls us to be the light in each other’s lives as we give thanks for the blessing in our own lives.  Can you identify that you have to be thankful for?

 

As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the Lord is flawless.  He is a shield for all who take refuge in Him.. Psalm 18:30 

Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe Hebrews 12:28

Here is a Byron Cage song to bless you this morning...

 

L is for Loving

Love is something that we all want to receive and to have a display of affection is nurturing.  There are also plenty of examples of the effects of lack of love and physical contact on mental health and well-being. We show others in our approach and by what we say, being patient and gentle demonstrates to them that we love and care for them.  

Some people really put themselves down calling themselves all the names you could think and some that you can’t, but we have to love ourselves and show that love in order to be able to love someone else. I celebrate the love I have in my heart for others and myself, and hope to treat others how I would like to be treated, with care.  What loving qualities do you see displayed in your life, how could you be more loving to yourself?

 

Painting for the day

Each day I will show a completed piece of art or journal page hope you enjoy today's..

 More than tangled 18"x15"

 

  Blog Love

I am sharing some love with a random selection of those who are also taking part in the 2013 A-Z Challenge,it's not everyone whose blog starts with the letter L, but a few of them for you to start with.....

 Little Box of Books 

Life at Rest

Living in the Light

Lynne Lives

L D Wolf - Spunk on a Stick's Tips