Author Archives: Beth W.

About Beth W.

I try to look for the positive in the people and situations I come in contact with! I believe in the power of positive thinking and I believe that even challenging circumstances can be learning experiences if we have a positive mindset! I'm having fun blogging at: http://picturingpositive.com

Happiness

Posted on September 20, 2021 by Beth W.

Happiness held is the seed; Happiness shared is the flower. – John Harrigan Continue reading →

Posted in accomplishment, adventure, Carpe Diem, Embrace Life, happiness, Learning, living life to the fullest | Tagged canvas 2 paint, gnomes, happiness, mini golf, Oscar Levant, painting class, Robert Green Ingersoll, Welcome Gnomies | 5 Comments

Just say………..YES!

Posted on September 14, 2021 by Beth W.

Take a chance and say YES 😁 Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, Dating, Embrace Life, relationships | Tagged Dating, first date, new adventures, say yes, special someone, sweetheart, taking a chance | 18 Comments

Faith needs Works

Posted on September 8, 2021 by Beth W.

Faith without works means nothing. Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, compassion, helping others, nurturing, relationships | Tagged caring, compassion, consideration, faith, faith without works is dead, generosity, James 2:14-18, thoughtfulness | 8 Comments

The Lost Has Been Found!!! 🎉😁🎉

Posted on August 31, 2021 by Beth W.

The way to love anything is to realize that it may be lost. Gilbert K. Chesterton Friday was a red letter day in our happy household! Mara’s bag had been lost since she arrived on the 17th, but finally on … Continue reading →

Posted in Celebrate, happiness, patience, persevere, thankfulness | Tagged adversity, celebrate, challenges, exchange year problems, lost luggage | 12 Comments

A Memorable Day!

Posted on August 24, 2021 by Beth W.

It’s a wonderful, memorable day!! ❤ Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, anticipating good, Carpe Diem, Celebrate, Dating, starting out, watercolor practice | Tagged birthday, birthday twin, celebrate, exchange year in America, first day of senior year, fresh start, J.B.Priestly, new day, new suitor, wonderful day | 24 Comments

The gang’s all here! Now the fun begins!! 🎉🎉🎉

Posted on August 21, 2021 by Beth W.

The gang’s all here! Now the fun begins! Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, anticipating good, Carpe Diem, Celebrate, friendship | Tagged adventure, exchange students, friendship, fun | 11 Comments

Happy 2nd Heavenly Birthday, Mom

Posted on August 19, 2021 by Beth W.

The only way to take sorrow out of death is to take love out of life. Russell M. Nelson Mom always loved birthdays. I’m sure our celebrations here are only a shadow of what she can experience in Heaven. Thinking … Continue reading →

Posted in angels, Just Me, love, relationships | Tagged angel, birth of eternity, birthday, Happy Heavenly Birthday, Heaven, Lucia's Annaeus Seneca, Mom | 10 Comments

The adventure begins…

Posted on August 14, 2021 by Beth W.

The adventure begins very soon! Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, Celebrate, independence, Learning, living life to the fullest | Tagged adventure, Aesop, bravery, exchange students, Helen Keller, host daughters | 19 Comments

Nothing lasts forever. Enjoy it while you can!

Posted on August 13, 2021 by Beth W.

Carpe diem! Rejoice while you are alive; enjoy the day; live life to the fullest; make the most of what you have. It is later than you think. Horace Yesterday, to my dismay I discovered that my lovely hot poker … Continue reading →