Don't Worry Be Happy

Hey Mon! It's been a few weeks since I've written but I'm excited to let you know that I've been eagerly working on my 40 before 40 Bucket List.

Just a few days ago my husband and I had the pleasure of witnessing some very special people renew their wedding vows after 25 years of marriage.  It was an awesome occasion and the fact that it took place in Montego Bay, Jamaica made even more fabulous!  

So, while in Jamaica I was able to complete 3 of my bucket list items.

The first, was "taking a honeymoon". My husband and I never experienced a honeymoon because I was 7 months pregnant when we married. So this was the perfect opportunity to take advantage and make it a mini honeymoon/ anniversary package deal for us.  (We just celebrated 9 years of marriage on October 1st).

Second item completed was, "watch the sunset in a different state". Well, I decided to take it up a notch and do it in a different country on two different days.  It was absolutely beautiful and sharing that moment with my husband made it even more spectacular.

Last, was "do a water sport".  Hubby and I decided to do a Catamaran Cruise and snorkeling. I was very apprehensive at first,  because I don't know how to swim.  Nonetheless,  I didn't let my fear get the best of me and thankfully so.  It was a breathtaking experience being able to see God's creation under the sea.  The coral reefs,  the white sand,  the rainbow of fish and sea life was stunning.  It was definitely worth taking the risk in trying something new and I would definitely do it again.

Overall my visit to Jamaica was wonderful.  I'm hoping to visit again, sooner than later, with my entire family and experience more of the Caribbean life.

One Love.  Don't Worry Be Happy!

I look crossed eyed!  ILL!!  LOL

It's A New Season

It's a new season!  My favorite time of the year! The vibrant colors of the leaves are magnificent, the smell of pumpkin everywhere is delicious and the weather is absolutely perfect!

With the new season, changes and adjustments need to be made. Some are good, like getting an extra hour of sleep when daylight savings time ends, or getting ready for Thanksgiving. Other changes and adjustments are not so good.  For instance,  it gets darker earlier or the scale reading is a few pounds higher because of all the delicious turkey and pumpkin pies you've savored.

Nonetheless,  it's a new season and it will continue on its course weather we are prepared or not.

Some of you may also be entering a new season in life.  A new season of good health,  increased finances,  new job or career,  restored relationships and so many other wonderful things. But can you remember the season right before.  When your health was declining and you thought you wouldn't make it through?  Can you recall the days, not too long ago, when you didn't know how you were going to pay the rent? Or how about that broken relationship, that in your eyes, could never be restored.

In those moments of sickness,  weakness and brokenness you felt hopeless!  There was just no way that you were going to get through this alone.  But you were never alone. Jesus had a plan for your life. 

At the time it seemed it would never end but you put your trust in the Lord.  Each passing day He took you by the hand and guided your steps; directed your path.  Days when you didn't have the strength to even get out of bed because the load was too much to bear. His mercy, grace and favor poured down on you.  He restored your health,  increased your finances and mended those broken relationships.

Now you relish in this new season; marveled at the faithfulness of the Lord and all you can say is, "God is so good!"

 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.  Ecclesiastes 3:1