Category Archives: persevere

Slow and Steady…

Posted on June 11, 2019 by Beth W.

January 14th, 2019 I began a journey toward becoming a more fit and fabulous version of myself. This is a road I’ve traveled in the past, sometimes successfully and sometimes not so much. After seeing the ads for the “Noom” … Continue reading →

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From Fat and Frumpy to Fit and Fabulous in Fifteen Months (?)

Posted on August 19, 2015 by Beth W.

You may wonder WHO the header of this post refers to.  Well, gentle reader, that would be ME.  After stepping on the scale a few weeks back, I have determined that I am going to get back to a better … Continue reading →

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My Suit of Armour

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Beth W.

Vulnerability is basically uncertainty, risk and emotional exposure. – Brene Brown It’s been said about me that I can seem aloof at times  or distant.  I am guilty as charged.  I am afraid sometimes to open up to people or to … Continue reading →

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This too shall pass

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Beth W.

I need to remember this today!  Never cut a tree down in the wintertime.  Never make a negative decision in the low time.  Never make your most important decisions when you are in your worst moods.  Wait.  Be patient.  The … Continue reading →

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Love Long Distance…….can it work?

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Beth W.

This October began a challenging phase of my relationship with my sweetheart.  He was offered and accepted a position in sunny Florida while I am in sometimes snowy (though currently not at the moment, thank goodness!!) South Dakota.  According to MapQuest, … Continue reading →

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Patience, Patience, Patience….if only saying the words could increase mine!

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Beth W.

The life skill I’m currently working on, and failing at badly some days, is patience.  I consider myself a fairly patient person and don’t get worked up too often, but this new little puppy is testing me and mine.   … Continue reading →

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Reach your destination one step at a time!

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Beth W.

The vision must be followed by the venture.   It is not enough to stare up the steps-we must step up the stairs. – Vance Havner What an excellent bit of advice!  I think so often we know the steps … Continue reading →

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Never give up. The sun always rises!

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Beth W.

There was never a night or a problem that could defeat sunrise or hope. ~ Bernard Williams Words of wisdom for a Wednesday!  I need to keep this in mind sometimes.   Have a wonderful Wednesday all!

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Curses!

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Beth W.

I think my family vacations are cursed.  I seem to have no problem when it is my own immediate family of everything falling into place and running smoothly while on vacation.  When I was married, our family took many vacations … Continue reading →

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Expect something good!

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Beth W.

It’s the repetition of affirmations that leads to belief.  And once that belief becomes a deep conviction, things begin to happen. – Muhammad Ali On the first night of our San Diego vacation, we got to enjoy a game between … Continue reading →

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