tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26919434625540444092024-03-13T08:18:50.840-05:00Merrie DaysA merrie heart does good like a medicine.Merriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02758376252088968081noreply@blogger.comBlogger545125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2691943462554044409.post-79604435162344302332019-10-05T04:00:00.000-05:002019-10-05T04:00:11.222-05:00Good morning!<br />
I keep seeing posts that tell me that I am worth it, I am enough, I deserve more ....<br />
Those bother me. It is not that I feel unworthy, or less than, or cheated ... <br />
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I think they bother me because they focus on ME. They become a very selfish way of thinking, a self-centered lifestyle.<br />
The truth is Jesus is worthy! He is enough! He deserves all praise!<br />
Me, I am only as good as He makes me. I can do all things through
Christ who strengthens me, but anything I do on my own is considered
wood, hay, or stubble!<br />
When I become proud of "me" and my
accomplishments then I lose my humility and God resists the proud. I
certainly do not want that!<br />
I absolutely do NOT want what I deserve! Goodness! I deserve hell! I fall so short and beg for mercy!<br />
When I am in Christ, I receive His inheritance, power, and mercy.
Because He is able, I receive ability. His worthiness gives me worth.
His sacrifice enables me to have more than I ever asked, thought, or
imagined!<br />
When I focus on and live for ME, I will always come up
lacking and disappointed. When I focus on and live for Jesus, I will
never be put to shame. I will have and be more than enough! <br />
Why don’t I remember this? Why do I go down the pity trail and find
myself in the mully grubs? Ugh!!! I don’t want to be there!<br />
Blessings as you get your thinking right and accept all that Jesus has
given you for His glory, honor, and purpose! There is no greater way to
live!</div>
Merriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02758376252088968081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2691943462554044409.post-1015018433731791752019-10-04T04:00:00.000-05:002019-10-04T04:00:01.707-05:00Good morning!<br />
When I was active in mlm the question was asked frequently, what is your "why"? Why do you want to do what you do?<br />
I always came up with good, lofty, answers .... get out of debt, leave a
legacy and inheritance for my grandkids, travel .... you know the
answers that make you seem noble but also cringe.<br />
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Those goals and "why"s were not enough to keep me working to succeed
and sell to all my friends, family, acquaintances, strangers ... (btw I
only sold stuff I used and believed in, and I still use the products!)<br />
But, to share Jesus is to share life, eternity, heaven. That is my
true "why". It is about Jesus. Our goal in life should be to spread the
gospel, to enlarge the Kingdom of God, to make disciples of Jesus! It
looks different in everyone. Some look like pastors, teachers,
evangelist. Others look like intercessors or givers. Some are
businessmen, homemakers, stylists, secretaries ....<br />
Don’t get me
wrong. I certainly believe we need to work. We need money to live.
There is nothing wrong with making money and being wealthy. A good man
leaves an inheritance to his children and grandchildren. I do not fault
anyone for wanting to make money or sell anything (unless it’s to sell
drugs or themselves). I am not a salesman or business minded. Ha!
Steve can confirm that!<br />
What I have is a passion for what I do. I
have a love for helping people be all they can be. I have a desire to
see people whole, healed, healthy ... spirit, soul, and body. <br />
Jesus came to give us life abundant. He came to seek and save the lost.
He came to heal the broken hearted and all their diseases. He became
poor so that we may become rich. He came to make a way where there is
no way! <br />
If we keep Jesus at the head, make Him our "why",
follow and obey Him, seek His face we will not be put to shame. We will
come out of the storms, trials, wars, and battles as victors!<br />
Live life fully persuaded that your "why" is much bigger than you ever
imagined! Seek to find that place of passion that you just can’t keep
it to yourself! Jesus will enable and empower you to do what He created
you for.<br />
Blessings as you walk in your "why". It may be a stretch, but DO it! You won’t regret it!</div>
Merriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02758376252088968081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2691943462554044409.post-91074530993752647032019-10-03T04:00:00.000-05:002019-10-03T04:00:10.581-05:00Good morning!<br />
Even when you can’t see Him, God is still with you.<br />
Even if you have never "heard" Him, God is still speaking to you. <br />
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Even if you have never felt Him, God is still reaching for you.<br />
Even if you have lost faith in Him, He is still faithful!<br />
Even if you deny Him, He still loves you.<br />
Even if you are still sick, God is still the Healer.<br />
Even if you are broken, God is the Restorer.<br />
Even if you are tormented, God is the Deliverer.<br />
Even if you are lost, God is the Savior.<br />
These are truths that are revealed and provided in the life of Jesus. He offers all that we will ever need to us. <br />
Believe! Receive!<br />
Blessings as you receive all you need in Jesus!</div>
Merriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02758376252088968081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2691943462554044409.post-61150506392198966552019-10-02T16:18:00.000-05:002019-10-02T16:18:00.684-05:00Good evening!<br />
We can choose our destiny by choosing our words.
We can determine who we are and what we will be by words. We can
agree with what God says about us.<br />
it is our choice. We can
accept the lies, the put downs, the disappointments or we can reframe
who we are by focusing our thoughts on what God says about us.<br />
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We don’t have to believe the lies of the devil telling us we are
nothings, nobodies, defeated, losers, dumb, ignorant, lost, useless ...<br />
We can believe that we are who God says we are. We are created in His
image with a purpose and a plan. We are seated in the heavenlies with
Jesus and so we are overcomers and victorious.<br />
We can determine what our focus will be. We choose our life by our thoughts, what we say, and what we allow.<br />
Today I decided to focus on being loved, understood, understanding, and disciplined. So far so good..<br />
Tomorrow I can choose other words to define me and live them out. <br />
I am not stuck in being who anyone says I am except God and then I agree.<br />
It was one of those defining moments for me ....<br />
Blessings as you call forth, from inside, who you are. You will be amazed and amazing!</div>
Merriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02758376252088968081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2691943462554044409.post-12101161812013580502019-10-02T04:00:00.000-05:002019-10-02T04:00:07.169-05:00Good morning!<br />
Life is interesting to say the least!<br />
I
have been blessed in so many ways. As I look back, I am overcome with
gratitude. I had amazing imperfect parents who did the best they knew
how. They gave me what they could, and even things they really
couldn’t. I also received some things I didn’t want! Ha!<br />
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At times I was not kind in my evaluation of their parenting. It seemed
unfair, too strict, archaic, unreasonable ... I was looking at it from
my selfish, ignorant, lost perspective. I only saw that I was not
getting my way!<br />
Looking back, I see they were loving me, guiding
me, protecting me, providing for me the best way they could. It is so
easy to sit in judgement and think that if it were ME, I would do ...<br />
That’s the thing ... we don’t have all the knowledge, answers,
understanding of situations. We only see things from what we want,
need, expect. When it doesn’t go our way we get offended, critical,
judgmental, mad ....<br />
I see that in so many arenas.... like politics, families, churches, businesses ...<br />
My prayer is first for forgiveness for my thoughts, actions, judgments.
Then I pray for eyes to see, ears to hear, and a heart that
understands. May I walk in love toward God and man. May my words and
actions reflect who Jesus is and not my stupidity!<br />
Blessings on your eyes, ears, and heart!</div>
Merriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02758376252088968081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2691943462554044409.post-67057125996214131532019-10-01T04:00:00.000-05:002019-10-01T04:00:02.140-05:00<div class="_5pbx userContent _3ds9 _3576" data-ft="{"tn":"K"}" data-testid="post_message" id="js_9zz">
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Good morning!<br />
Times and seasons ...<br /> Plans and purposes ...<br /> Interests and passions ...<span class="text_exposed_show"><br /> Dreams and goals ...</span><br />
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All these change! We may think that THIS is what I will always want. Or, we may imagine that we always do this. <br />
In God’s mercy, He gives us passion and love to do His will and walk in His plan. <br />
We will walk that path, do that thing, accomplish much. In His time. <br />
However, we will continue. The road changes. Needs, desires, people... these come and go, grow, change. And so do we!!!<br />
As a child I loved Barbie. As a young adult I loved my babies. As an older mom, I enjoy my adult kids and grandkids. <br />
What involved me then, is much different than what involves me now. My life and their life evolved. <br />
It is still good, fulfilling, and comforting. But I don’t want to go
back. At that point in my life I could not see it getting better or
changing. <br />
Like the old proverb ... don’t make a permanent
decision based on a temporary passion or lack of passion. Don’t
decorate the pit!<br />
Some things are forever. Jesus is the One who will never change. But He changes us. <br />
I look back at things and am thankful I am not stuck in that career or
place. I have changed. You have changed. We will change again!
Hopefully from<br /> glory to Glory!!! <br />
Blessings as you embrace change and become fully who you were created to be!</div>
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I am always amazed at the goodness of God. I shouldn’t be, but His goodness can be overwhelming! <br />
He always knows exactly what I need, when I need it. I may THINK I
know what I want and need, then He shows up and suddenly, my need is
met!<br />
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I often get stuck in a rut. I
allow circumstances and situations to determine too much of my life. I
can get caught up in all the "what if" scenarios and play out my life
on vain imaginations!<br />
Then a friend calls ... brightens my day, gets me back on track, speaks truth ... and then I am back to reality!<br />
I have found more often than not, that what I need is never what I
consider or think I need. God has such wonderful plans, blessings, and
gifts for each of us. What He gives is always better than anything we
could imagine. His plans far exceed whatever I come up with. Plus, it
never is expected or like I thought it would be.<br />
Israel’s King
came as a baby. Our deliverance came on a cross. We cannot know how
God will fulfill His promises to us, but we can be assured that He will
and we will be astounded! Astonished! Amazed!!! <br />
So ... rejoice and be glad when things don’t look like you expect because God is working!!!<br />
Blessings as you praise and receive the goodness of God in the Land of the Living!</div>
Merriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02758376252088968081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2691943462554044409.post-50163748135940968952019-09-30T04:00:00.000-05:002019-09-30T04:00:11.863-05:00Good morning!<br />
We don’t always understand things. The whys, the where’s, the when’s, the whos, the how’s .... we just don’t know!<br />
For goodness sakes, I don’t understand ME! I look in the mirror and
wonder what happened? Who is that old lady? Where did my youth go?
When am I going to learn ...? Why did I do that? How am I going to do
this?<br />
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Then, I realize that life is never an answer, but always questions, growth, learning, accepting, believing...<br />
I don’t have to know all the answers. I just have to know who to ask! Jesus IS the Answer!<br />
I can only have perfect peace when my mind is set and focused on Jesus!
I don’t have to know anything but Him and He has all the answers. I
can trust in Him!<br />
In the middle of chaos, confusion, and
uncertainty we can trust in and rely on the Word of God, the blessing of
God, the Son of God, and the provision of God. He is always with us.
His peace, His answers, His wisdom is available .... ASK! SEEK! KNOCK!!!<br />
Blessings as you find what you need!</div>
Merriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02758376252088968081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2691943462554044409.post-31233198251151841062019-09-29T04:00:00.000-05:002019-09-29T04:00:07.264-05:00Good morning!<br />
Late starts mean rushing ... it also not getting sidetracked and dilly dallying around.<br />
It seems the more I have to do, the more I accomplish and the happier I am. <br />
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Then there are days that I just shut down and must have nothing to do. I am also happy doing that.<br />
This season of my life that I imagined being slow, quiet, sitting turns
out to be quite different! I seem to be busier now than ever ... well,
since the days all my kids were home playing ball and all their
activities.<br />
It is true ... we need someone to love, something to
do, something to hope for. When we have these things going on, life is
satisfying. <br />
But, the real meaning comes from serving God.
Doing His will. Fulfilling our calling, doing what we love and enjoy is
a gift of life from our Father.<br />
That’s my prayer for you. May
you know the hope of your calling and walk worthy of it. May you
continue to live every day of your life. May you find satisfying joy in
whatever you do!<br />
Blessings as we live in fullness!!!</div>
Merriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02758376252088968081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2691943462554044409.post-44263711261832453922019-09-28T04:00:00.001-05:002019-09-28T04:00:01.857-05:00Good morning!<br /> It is early ... I've been up for over 2 hours already ... <br />
You know God never sleeps! He is always up and ready to talk. He is
wanting time with us. He has so much to share and teach.<br />
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Just wanted to encourage you to listen to Someone who loves you more than you could ever imagine. <span class="_5mfr"><span class="_6qdm" style="background-image: url("https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tf3/1.5/16/2764.png"); font-size: 16px; height: 16px; width: 16px;">❤️</span></span> (No matter when or what you are doing, He is waiting for you!)<br />
Blessings on your ears that HEAR!</div>
Merriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02758376252088968081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2691943462554044409.post-63809992940680826152019-09-28T04:00:00.000-05:002019-09-28T04:00:02.287-05:00Good morning!<br />
I am so thankful for a new day, a new beginning, fresh!!!<br />
Some days you just blow it! You just mess up! You just barely show
up! You haven’t done your work! You can’t seem to focus and get it
done! Your hair is a mess ... your makeup is running ... and your
outfit looks dumpy!<br />
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You try. You think you are doing well. You give it what you have. <br />
Some days it is perfect. Some days it’s "okay". Some days it flies
back into your face. Some days everything you say is awesome and heard
and received with gladness. Some days your words come out all wrong and
fall on deaf ears causing misunderstandings and pain.<br />
What happened? What is the difference? Why?<br />
The good thing is that mercy from God is new every morning. He is
steadfast in His love. His Word is truth, light, health, and wisdom.
We can rest in Him. His peace is there for us to receive.<br />
He can
take my imperfections and flaws and heal me. Where I am weak, He is
strong. Where I am broken, He restores me. He is the only one who
fully and truly understands and then He works in me to become who He
created me to be. He enables me to be willing to do His will. He heals
the broken ... broken hearted, broken spirit, broken body ... He is
the healer!<br />
So even if you have done it wrong your whole life,
God can redeem it. He can use you in your imperfections, flaws, and
mistakes. He won’t leave you there, but will work in you to do His good
pleasure. You are not alone. You are not forgotten. You are not too
bad. <br />
Rejoice! And as Paul says in Ephesians, again I say REJOICE!!! He (Jesus) is able to fix it ... whatever it is, He is able!<br />
Blessings as you rejoice in the God of your salvation, healing, fixing,
restoring, whatever the need ... receive it and rejoice!</div>
Merriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02758376252088968081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2691943462554044409.post-2091287151933920772019-09-27T16:19:00.002-05:002019-09-27T16:19:35.590-05:00Good afternoon!<br />
Some days it’s a little harder to get it together! .... obviously!<br />
Memories <span class="text_exposed_show"><br /> Questions<br /> Regrets</span><br />
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Some days those bring so much pain because the answers are not there. <br />
Silence can break a heart. <br />
Then there are times when you give all you’ve got, do all you can do, love with your whole heart and it is received. <br />
I’m thankful for the love of Jesus that cleanses, heals, restores,
reconciles, redeems. His grace is sufficient. His mercy abounds. <br />
In the celebrations of life, we rejoice. We cling to the good. In
times of trouble we run to the High Tower. In the struggles, battles,
wars, we know that in all things we have Jesus. Every thing else is
temporary. <br />
I’m thankful today for all God has given me. I cherish His gifts. I walk in His promise! Everything will be all right!!!<br />
Blessings on your life, the good, the bad, and the ugly! Ha! God’s love never fails!</div>
Merriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02758376252088968081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2691943462554044409.post-35327408017515816242019-09-27T16:13:00.003-05:002019-09-27T16:13:43.012-05:00<br />
On the horizon are good things coming!<br />
Oh, we may see some storm clouds, but they are temporary and will pass.<br />
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Storms, trials, problems all pass ... there is an end date. We may not know that date, but it is there. <br />
So, forgive, rejoice, give thanks ... relax!<br />
In due time a new day is coming. We can trust and believe that
everything will be all right! (Not in our time or our way for sure!)<br />
Our job is to pray, stand firm, trust, remain faithful and we will see the salvation and deliverance of our God!<br />
Blessings as you continue through. Victory really is just around the corner!</div>
Merriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02758376252088968081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2691943462554044409.post-2331926904255828042019-09-27T15:54:00.001-05:002019-09-27T15:54:26.364-05:00Good morning!<br />
Lately I’ve been doing a lot of thinking and
soul searching. I have also been trying to reconcile past, present,
and future. I can’t. <br />
Most things in my past are absolutely
wonderful and I’m so thankful that they happened. They changed me. But
I can’t go back. <br />
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There are other things in my past I’d like to forget and wish never happened. They changed me. But I can’t go back.<br />
No matter what ... I am who I am today because of my past. I may not
be able to change what happened, but I can accept that it did and accept
my part in it. I can be thankful and rejoice. I can be thankful I
made it through. I can be thankful I’m not there now. <br />
I cannot
change the past. I can change my perspective of the past. I can change
how I feel about the past. I can move on to the future!<br />
I can
be thankful for where I am now. If I don’t like it, I can change it.
It is now. I am here. My future depends on my choices now. I can make
my future brighter by decisions today to be better, do better, make
better choices. I can choose to love, forgive, work, rest, study, be
kind, be happy, be who God created me to be. <br />
You can, too!<br />
Blessings today! You made it this far, so rejoice and be glad!</div>
Merriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02758376252088968081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2691943462554044409.post-59439508622706084852019-01-28T13:41:00.000-06:002019-09-27T16:00:07.044-05:00Merrie Posey, ND 333, LLCIt has been quite a long time since I blogged. That seems to be how I start my blogs of late!<br />
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I have been busy! Busy doing lots of stuff and busy doing nothing!<br />
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Since I started Facebook, I sort of quit blogging because I seemed to be posting daily there. Not as many words, but it was easier and faster to get some feedback.<br />
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Here I am, 69 years old, about 9 months away from being 70! This past year I started a business. You see, I had wanted to do this for many years. I prayed and worked and received my doctorate of Naturopathy (ND) about 8 years ago. Yes, I was over 60! It was a dream that I had. It was important to me. However, after I received my degree, I did nothing with it! Nothing! I pretended to be healty and eat healthy and live a healthy lifestyle. But ...<br />
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Then, in December 2017 I decided to go ahead and take steps to do what I wanted to do. Yes, it was a very costly investment. Yes, it scared the padookey out of me! Yes, I was 68 years old! Yes, everyone thought I was crazy! Nobody understood!<br />
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I did it anyway! <u><b>I. DID. IT. ANY. WAY.</b></u><br />
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It was the hardest thing I've ever done (besides raising 4 awesome children). The learning curve is huge. My education had laid dormant for 8 years without being used. The training takes lots of time. The understanding was difficult. The investment of money and time was more than I imagined.<br />
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The rewards are wonderful! I absolutely LOVE what I do. It is a good thing, because I have not made any money! But, I have grown immensely! I have developed skills, confidence, knowledge, understanding, and perseverance that I would never have had. I have made friends. I have helped others.<br />
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I feel like I am finally walking in my calling. I feel like I have something to offer. I feel satisfaction, contentment, peace, and purpose.<br />
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My regret? That I did not jump sooner! That more people don't know about it and take advantage of it. That I don't have the opportunity to help more people.<br />
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There are days I sit and wait for someone to call and schedule an appointment. There are days that I question my worth and value. There are days that I want to quit and walk away.<br />
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BUT, there are also days that I can hardly wait to get up and get going. I am so excited about what I am learning and how I can apply it and help others walk in health and healing.<br />
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You see, I am a health advocate. I see my job as helping to determine what is going on in your body. I see the potential for supporting and helping to keep the body balanced and healthy.<br />
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I cannot diagnose anything. I cannot treat a medical condition. I can, however, help to see where your body is struggling and suggest some things to help support and build up that part of your body.<br />
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I think that is awesome! I think it is beneficial. I think that it is very significant in living a healthy body and lifestyle by suggesting diet, exercises, supplements, and lifestyle changes.<br />
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I wish that I could help you! I believe that I could ...<br />
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<br />Merriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02758376252088968081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2691943462554044409.post-82059971807156798362018-08-09T08:22:00.001-05:002018-08-09T09:05:26.733-05:00New Life, Old CallingSo, at age 68, I am jumping into a new career ... What in the world made me do such a thing? Most people are retiring at this age. Me? ha! I am just beginning .... sort of!<br />
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It all began in 1977. We were on our knees by our bed praying for God to use us. We wanted to be a part of the move of God. We wanted to share what we were learning with the world.<br />
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I was pregnant with our second child. We had moved to pastor a rural charge in South Georgia. We had just learned about divine healing. We were learning about the Gifts of the Spirit and one is the Gifts of Healing. My heart was full of desire and raced at the thought of bringing healing to a lost and dying world.<br />
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In the middle of our prayers we felt the Presence of the Holy Spirit. He touched me. I felt a warmth in the palms of my hands. He told me that He had imparted to me the gift of healing. I wept!<br />
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We experienced miracles. We had children. We moved. We experienced life .... trials, tribulations, victories, overcoming, blessings ....<br />
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Many years later a friend shared some things with me. I began to learn about healthy eating, supplements, herbs, and natural health. I was intrigued. I was fascinated. I was drawn to all that knowledge. I wanted to know more. I dabbled in it. But, my resources were slim and it was not easy getting others on board with the new healthy guidelines, so I reverted back to the old ways. I did maintain 2 things, kombucha tea and natural progesterone cream.<br />
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Again, years passed. I became a distributor for a health conscious weight loss company. The more I got into the program and the more I learned, the deeper my hunger grew for health, wholeness, wellness. I began to search for schools of natural health.<br />
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We moved to a new church. While we were there, I learned of a lady who did a scan with her computer that measures the energy of the body and determines stress and recommends natural means to support and balance the body. I visited her and while I was there I knew that I knew that I knew that I wanted to do this. It was my heart's desire. A passion was reborn.<br />
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She recommended Trinity School of Natural Health for me to get my doctorate of Naturopathy. So, I prayed and prayed and prayed.... God opened that door and I began the process.<br />
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I have always prayed for healing and seen God do wonders in the lives of people. But, I felt this was also important because while it is nice to receive a miracle, it is better to not need one! I knew that these two avenues went hand in hand!<br />
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I worked hard and received my ND early in 2011. I can say that no one really believed in it. No one cared that I achieved it. No one celebrated it. .... but me. I can also say that not much changed about the way we ate or lived because, it was radical, different, odd, alternative ... definitely not the main stream.<br />
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I did what I could to teach, lead, and show the benefits of natural health, God's plan for health, and of course, praying for healing for others.<br />
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In the back of my mind, I always had the dream of owning the Zyto program to scan and give people concrete evidence of their body and things to help balance it and keep it healthy. I talked about it to anyone who would listen and showed the least bit of interest. I asked people to pray with me about it.<br />
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I found out last December that Zyto was having a sale. I prayed. I asked. I prayed. Once again, God opened the door for me to step into this path of health, healing, and wholeness. For Christmas I received the program!!!!!<br />
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I was overwhelmed! I was lost! I was so ignorant of business and all that it involved. I had so much to learn about the program and how to interpret the scans. My expectations of jumping into it were quickly dashed as I realized I had to ease into it one little toe at a time! I had no idea the learning curve. It had been almost 8 years since I received my degree and I had not used it. So it was stagnant and stale.<br />
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I did not even have a name! One night I was tossing and turning, trying to figure out business details. I prayed, "Lord, WHAT can I name this?"<br />
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I rolled over and it was 3:33am<br />
He said, "That's the name"<br />
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Merrie Posey, ND 333 </div>
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Father, Son, Holy Spirit</div>
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Health, Healing, Wholeness</div>
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Spirit, Soul, and Body</div>
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Jeremiah 33:3 Call unto Me and I will answer you and show you great and mighty things which you do not know.<br />
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He told me to claim that. He told me to pray over my system. He told me to pray over everyone I scanned. He told me that He would use me to bring healing to their spirit, soul, and body.<br />
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He told me that His calling is without repentance. He has plans for me. He has not forgotten that He called me to bring healing to His people. He said, I have come full circle.<br />
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He has also told me not to despise small beginnings. He will open doors. He will bring health, healing, and wholeness through me.<br />
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The road has not been smooth. The way has not been easy. The information has been overwhelming. The response has not always been positive. The understanding has not always been there. The acceptance has been questionable. The income has been sparse. The expense has been huge. BUT!!!!! The blessings have been awesome!<br />
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I covet your prayers. I will be 69 in October. I know that I have been called and ordained to do this. I pray that I will have the energy and attentiveness to learn and understand and then apply this knowledge to be able to help people receive and keep their healing! <br />
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I rest in and rely on God's faithfulness to me. I trust His goodness, mercy, and provision in all matters concerning this.<br />
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Thank you!!!!<br />
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<br />Merriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02758376252088968081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2691943462554044409.post-17729523192310095272016-04-05T07:19:00.001-05:002016-07-07T20:57:44.560-05:00Life, Aging, Beauty ...We are at the beach. I LOVE the beach! The sun, the wind, the waves, the sand, the colors .... all these things bring refreshing to my soul, peace, refreshing, and color to my skin! They make me happy!<br />
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However, the years are beginning to show on my body. I'm more hesitant to put on my bathing suit and walk out of the door! It's not that I'm larger than I used to be. It's not that my legs show roadmaps complete with elevations and colored lines. It's not that the chicken skin shows in my bat wings when I wave, or my neck has the ability to flap in the wind. I really do not mind growing older. </div>
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I just remember the glory years ... Years when I had a young, fit body. Years when I did not concern myself with size, shape, wrinkles .... Granted, they were many years ago and they were few. But, I remember. I grieve over them at times because I didn't appreciate them. I took them for granted.</div>
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Now, I want to cover my body for fear of grossing others out. I dread the judging stares from the young, lean, beauties that decorate the beach.</div>
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However, I am thankful for my body! It may not look brand new, but it is NOT! It has served me well. It has carried me through thick and thin, child bearing, labor and delivery. I have not taken good care of it. I have mistreated it with over eating and lack of exercise. I have been embarrassed by it because of my choices and my lack of discipline.</div>
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So now, at 66, my body shows the wear and tear. But, inside, I am still me. I don't feel old until I look in the mirror. This "earth suit" was given to me at birth and it is my responsibility to cherish, protect, and care for it. So the way it looks is a reflection of the way I have cared for it .... Mostly! I'm not discounting heredity, accidents, or injury ... Those do affect us.</div>
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But, God gave me a perfect body that He created for my use! I am blessed to live this long. I plan to live much much longer so I'd better get with the program and take better care of my body so my stay here on earth will reflect the goodness of God!</div>
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I'm thankful! I'm blessed! Life is good! </div>
Merriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02758376252088968081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2691943462554044409.post-72102052470819705642014-08-04T11:36:00.001-05:002014-08-04T11:36:39.554-05:00What We Do .... and ...I have been young and now I am old. I was a child. I had parents. I grew up. I became a parent and had children. My chidren now have children.<div><br></div><div>When I was a child, I didn't always understand why I could or could not do things. Even though I don't doubt that my parents loved me, I never felt they understood me. I felt they were afraid of who I was and what I wanted to do.</div><div><br></div><div>So, I became rebellious and judgemental. I hid things from them that I felt they would not approve of me doing. I acted one way around them and another way around my friends. I lived a double life ... a lie. I knew how to act religious. I knew the right answers to give. I could play the game well!</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Then, one day I had a real relationship with Jesus and my right actions became who I was. I no longer lived the double life.</div><div><br></div><div>As an adult, I determined that my parents didn't know what they were doing as parents and so I did not allow them to keep my children. Of course, the fact that we didn't live close to them helped. I was very critical of them. They were human. They made mistakes. They were not perfect. But, they did the best they knew how to do. Even though they have never been anything but loving and kind to me and my children, I made a life judgement and decision that was not right!</div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">I was blessed with four children. I did my best to raise Godly children that knew right from wrong. I did my best to shield them from evil. I tried every way I could to show them I loved them. I failed miserably at times. I made many mistakes. I was far from perfect!</span></div><div><br></div><div>And .... the seeds that I sowed came back to me. .... hahahaha</div><div><br></div><div>Don't get me wrong! I have very very good children, who are now adults! I am very proud of my children and who they have become. I couldn't ask for more! They are doing a good job as parents. I do get to keep my grandchildren. That is such a joy and blessing! </div><div><br></div><div>Of course, they disagree with some of the way we did things. That's okay because I might disagree with they way they do things! But, the thing is, I have learned to let them be the parents. To let them make thier own mistakes.</div><div><br></div><div>What I have seen and learned through the years is that there is much much truth in what goes around, comes around. What you do WILL come back to you. Judge not, because you will be judged for the same thing with the same measure you judged.</div><div><br></div><div>We don't realize the cost of our judgements. We don't realize the value of grace and mercy. We can't calculate the enormous impact that our actions, words, judgments, criticism, love done today, will have on our future and future generations.</div><div><br></div><div>So, let me encourage you. If you have been judgemental, critical, mean, foolish, etc, it is extremely important that you stop. It is imperative that you repent and ask for forgiveness. It is necessary that you don't continue. This is the only way that you will stop the cycle and the curse from coming to land and bearing fruit that is undesirable.</div><div><br></div><div>If you want a life of blessing and love, it is possible. All you have to do is live that way. Offer understanding. Offer acceptance. Offer forgiveness. Offer love and blessings! </div><div><br></div><div>You will not have regrets!</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Merriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02758376252088968081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2691943462554044409.post-6116844238761896202014-05-13T07:54:00.001-05:002014-05-13T07:54:06.195-05:00I'm Back .... maybe ....I have been on Facebook too much. I enjoy the instant gratification of posting something and receiving feedback. I like that people can "like" something and I know it!<div><br></div><div>However, I do miss the ability to ramble on and on and wax eloquent - or maybe not so eloquent! </div><div><br></div><div>Today I was trying to post something. I wrote about 5 posts and deleted them. Somethings just don't need to be put out there on Facebook. Somethings are too easily misunderstood. I found that people take things personally when in reality, it has nothing to do with them! So, I try to filter a post through my list of issues going on and try to determine if it can be misinterpreted! </div><div><br></div><div>So, if you think this applies to something - you can rest assured that it more than likely does not! hahaha (that is my discaimer!)</div><div><br></div><div>I have been thinking about unity and getting along. We all know that if two don't agree they cant walk together. So what if you are trying to work with someone and they have a different vision or different desire or different process? What if you keep going around the same mountain and can't move forward because of disagreements?</div><div><br></div><div>When is it time to walk away and seek peace? When do you decide to go in a different direction? (Im definately not talking about marriage!!!) I have people who love to shop together. I enjoy shopping with others. At times, though, they like to go to stores or places that I don't want to. I mean, even going to walmart can cause issues.... they want to look at frozen foods, I want to look at CANDY! LOL Or I want to look at flowers and they want to look at toys! </div><div><br></div><div>But, what about people who want to live your life for you? They want to direct your actions. They want to sit in judgment of what you do and say? They have set themselves up as your "god" to determine your actions. I'm sorry, but I have lived my life under such controling people in the past and it is just not right! There is no pleasing them. Frankly, it is not their business. They are way out of bounds.</div><div><br></div><div>Who gives them the right to judge me and my actions? They don't know all the circumstances. They are not privy to all the facts. People have a tendency to take things personally when it doesn't involve them! They get offended or their feelings hurt. They love to listen to the negative reports and then spread the gossip. Most issues in life would take care of themselves if others would stay out of it! I know of something now that is stirring because someone took it upon themself to straighten it out. It did not involve them. But, they took issue... they determined they knew best. </div><div><br></div><div>I have found that when I know "best" I know least! I have found that when I want to get involed, the best way I can help is to PRAY! Anything other than that is out of bounds, unless it is directed by and ONLY by the Holy Spirit!!!!!! </div><div><br></div><div>Family rifts, church splits, marriage breakups, lost friendshiips, company divisions, and on and on the pain and heartbreak of lost relationships can be traced back to misunderstanding and someone else getting involved in "fixing" what is not their business!</div><div><br></div><div>Human involvement and intervention causes more pain because it is dead works of the flesh. It is not life giving help from the Holy Spirit that will bring healing, health, wholeness, life, love, reconcilliation ....</div><div><br></div><div>I want to scream from the house top .... PRAY!!!!! If you see something you don't like, don't understand, don't agree with .... STAY OUT OF IT!!!!! It is NOT YOUR BUSINESS!!!!! Just PRAY!!!!!</div><div><br></div><div>People do more harm trying to "fix" something than if they would stay out of it and allow God to work! </div><div><br></div><div>The best way to help is to PRAY! The only way to help is to PRAY! When you don't know what to do, PRAY! But, do not pray directive prayers telling God what to do. Pray for wisdom. Pray for understanding. Pray for His will to be done. Pray that YOUR will not be done! Pray that love will abound! </div><div><br></div><div>People bring division. The Spirit brings unity. Where there is agreement and unity then there is power and God can work.</div><div><br></div><div>I know people think they are helping. I know people think they know best. I know people are seeking to bring about peace and change. BUT, that is not in their power. It is not their job. It is only the job of Jesus to change people and bring them peace. He came to bring peace, after all. And, ALL POWER is His! So, let's let go and let Him work!</div><div><br></div><div>As I said, if you think you know what I'm talking about, then you are wrong! Please don't read into this anything about anything you think! My life is my life and it is full. I also have a large family and lots of friends. I counsel lots of people. So, you can assume nothing. You can be assured that it is not what you are thinkng!</div><div><br></div><div>However .... you may feel free to apply any of this to your own life and learn from it! (insert smiley face!)</div><div><br></div><div>So, having said all that .... have a good day! Stay out of other people's business. Stop gossiping and start praying! You will be simply amazed at how good and peaceful life can be! Love you!</div><div><br></div>Merriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02758376252088968081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2691943462554044409.post-68896908725953766892013-09-02T10:05:00.001-05:002013-09-02T10:05:38.181-05:00So .... what's happening?Thanks for asking?<br />
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HAHAHAHA ... Ok, so you didn't really ask and were tricked into it.<br />
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But, I just wanted to share. We celebrated 40 years of marriage this summer! That is such a wonderful testimony to the grace and power of God! <br />
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Without HIM, we would just be another one of those statistics and another line of divorce. Don't get me wrong. It was not always easy. In fact, I can't remember it being easy in any sense of the word But, we determined to be faithful and to make it work. It was not our strength. It was not our goodness or wisdom. We owe our marriage totally and completely on what the Holy Spirit did in us that enabled us to remain married, in love and happy!<br />
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Today, I'm thankful for being steadfast, faithful and diligent in my life and marriage. Thankful for a life shared with my hugsum.<br />
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Feeling blessed!<br />
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Blessings to you! ~Merriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02758376252088968081noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2691943462554044409.post-17316371871598345992013-06-22T19:36:00.001-05:002013-06-22T19:44:43.312-05:00Reading ReflectionsThis summer and spring I have actually been reading lots of books. I
had done so much required reading for my doctorate that I had stopped
reading for pleasure.<br />
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One of the last books I read was <u>The Traveler</u> by Andy Andrews. It is not a new one, but it was to me!<br />
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Andy
really inspired me to take a look at my life and to be thankful and to
realize some things. One of the first things was that "the buck stops
here, I am responsible for my past and my future"!<br />
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WOW!
Did you get that? Yes, others may or may not have treated me the way I
wanted. But, the truth is, that I was where I was and did what I did
and the consequences are TOTALLY because of the decisions that<u><i><b> </b></i><b>I</b></u>
made! The way people treated me was because of <b><u>MY</u></b> choices, not
theirs. No one else is responsible for my life. I chose which road to
go down, which job to take, who to marry, who to have as friends, how
much to spend, what to do everyday, etc ...<br />
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I can't blame anyone in my past
for where I am today. At any time, I could have done something
different that would have changed my attitude, my perception, my
position, my belief, the way I was treated and my future.<br />
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It does not matter what kind of parents I had, or didn't have. I does not matter how they treated me, or if they were present in my life too little, or too much. <br />
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It
is not anyone's fault but mine if I need to lose 15 pounds. If I am
unhappy, it is my responsibility to change. No one is responsible for
my happiness, my fulfillment, my health, my welfare, my accomplishments,
EXCEPT me!<br />
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I have to take total and complete responsibility for where I am today.... spirit, soul, body, financially ... <br />
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When
I do that, then I am also able to take responsibility for my future.
It is up to me (of course, with the help of God!) to determine what my
future will be. I can choose to work hard and save and do what needs to
be done to be where I want to be in the future.<br />
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If I
want to go to California, then I must make plans and provision to head
west. If I don't, then I will stay right where I am or end up some
place I never wanted to go. If I want to lose weight and be fit, then I
can choose to to eat right and work out! <br />
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This is a lesson that <u>all </u>who are successful learn and implement into their lives.<br />
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If
you happen to read this and think it is about you ... well, maybe it
is, but more than likely it's not! It is not meant to be offensive or pointing fingers. It is to
express a truth to help live life to the fullest and accomplish what God
intended.<br />
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and ... if you are offended ~ please find a fence and GET OVER IT!<br />
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Blessings~<br />
<br />Merriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02758376252088968081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2691943462554044409.post-18848600964195624672013-05-31T18:45:00.002-05:002013-05-31T18:51:28.021-05:00Third of Three ....Meet Nathan Reed Long.<div>Born May 31, 2013 a little after noon. </div><div>He weighed 7 lbs 3 ozs and was 19 1/4" long.</div><div> He is perfect in every way! </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--Xce3UQJg5M/Uak3O41SKII/AAAAAAAABs4/P4Qa7wONLsg/s640/blogger-image-274469257.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--Xce3UQJg5M/Uak3O41SKII/AAAAAAAABs4/P4Qa7wONLsg/s640/blogger-image-274469257.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>This was taken just after he was born. </div><div><br></div><div>All three grandbabies are healthy and whole and wonderful! We are blessed beyond measure!</div>Merriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02758376252088968081noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2691943462554044409.post-34419420051012253412013-05-23T07:52:00.001-05:002013-06-18T07:21:51.483-05:00Second of Three ....<div>Meet Jaxon George Jedidiah Posey</div><div>Born Wednesday , May 22, 2013</div><div>Weighed 8 lbs 8 ozs</div><div>20 3/4" long</div><div>Perfect in every way!</div><div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-ilbtYthOdCI/UZ4RHJdfkeI/AAAAAAAABso/sCWJgpFOOAw/s640/blogger-image--1035180508.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-ilbtYthOdCI/UZ4RHJdfkeI/AAAAAAAABso/sCWJgpFOOAw/s640/blogger-image--1035180508.jpg"></a></div>Merriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02758376252088968081noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2691943462554044409.post-30175630291999139652013-05-20T12:36:00.001-05:002013-05-20T12:36:43.476-05:00First of Three ...Meet sweet "little" Emerson Capri. She was born at 12:07, Sunday, May 19, 2013. She weighed 9 lbs 4 ozs and is 21" long. She came out perfect in every way, full of peace and sweetness!<div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-IOeSNInXfZY/UZpfKU0kO2I/AAAAAAAABsU/M71w__JGFKw/s640/blogger-image--1821768404.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-IOeSNInXfZY/UZpfKU0kO2I/AAAAAAAABsU/M71w__JGFKw/s640/blogger-image--1821768404.jpg"></a></div></div>Merriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02758376252088968081noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2691943462554044409.post-47322258826500367652013-05-18T20:19:00.001-05:002013-05-18T20:30:07.518-05:00Ladies in Waiting<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Sy7wFY7BfMs/UZgrHXqTV1I/AAAAAAAABsE/hYHFsWwjbv0/s640/blogger-image--120426372.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Sy7wFY7BfMs/UZgrHXqTV1I/AAAAAAAABsE/hYHFsWwjbv0/s640/blogger-image--120426372.jpg"></a></div>Merriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02758376252088968081noreply@blogger.com1