What Made Me Stronger...

I know I am not the only one who has lost a child/young adult. That is one of my motivations for writing my blogs; I feel that I have advice for others going through this same type of loss.

This is what has made me stronger; and yet somehow I am still here. I am stronger than I thought, and so are you!

5/26/2017

I Wonder often, If there is anyone left...


I wonder often; if there is anyone left. Anyone left to carry on the wonderful memories, knowledge of the way things once were. Back when life was simply a time to cherish. The roaring laughter, the punch lines that seemed to never end! One joke would continue to get funnier with each contributor. Each adding their own precisely timed puns; to the already ROFLOAO funny joke!!! We could laugh at ourselves and each other for the cost of a red face. Your stomach muscles ached so good and tears of joy would  roll.  Occasionally I  wonder if that kind of happiness will ever exist again.

Are we slowing losing our laughter to the point of extinction? Are the days when you could breathe in and out like clockwork seizing to exist?  Will the next generation be as forgiving and understanding as this crazy and fun past generation.  I not only miss these amazing times of love, liberty and laughter; I miss my "people" dearly. 


I hope that the next generation can experience this type of happiness with their family (new and old). That they can find it in their heart to be compassionate and understanding towards all others; not just family. If you have a passion for people, your "family" has no limits. 


Some families stay large and grow rapidly; while others experience many loses, sooner as opposed to later. This generation of our family has experienced many of those over the past century. My heart aches, not only for my very up-close-and-personal loss of my eldest Son, but also for the numerous other family members as well as others that are experiencing the same tragic loss (the lose of an offspring). You know it is in the history that we must care for and then bury our parents; but you never want to experience losing your children, no matter how old they are. 

You don't feel much like laughing after these events. That is where faith comes in and you must use it. So, my hope is that people will try not to be so mean to others, because you just never know when your time is up; you don't want to have any regrets

So, my advice (take it or leave it) is to Laugh as hard as you Love; And Live like it is your Last Day! Stay true to yourself and others, and leave a little wiggle room for mistakes; but fix them fast. Dream with goals to achieve them; Work Hard and Play Safe!









5/24/2017

Don't just settle for what you have



Don't just settle for what you have... strive for more; want more; get more, and especially BE More!

I believe in prayer, I also believe we can have more. We don't need to settle for what we have. We can have "it" and more. 
We just have to know that it is possible with hard work and persistence. A consistent need is there to keep our eyes on the prize. All of us must be willing to admit what "it" is that we want. 

In other words, if we don't know what we want, then how are we ever going to get "it"? Sometimes it isn't black and white or cut and dry.

First, evaluate where you are in your life; is it where you want to be? Or is it where you think you are supposed to be? Have you just settled for comfortably numb? Or do you strive to have more? To be more? To do more?
If you don't know, it might just be that you haven't spent much time pondering on your scenario, as I said; coasting through comfortably numb.

If you are completely unhappy with your situation; then CHANGE IT! Only you know the extent of your misery, and ONLY YOU can change your surroundings...


Why be completely miserable and just wait or even HOPE to Die? I truly believe we (each and every one of us) were put here for a specific reason. Like the chain link of life.
I have been and am still back and forth; doubting, wondering my purpose; but, then I think about my abilities, skills, and my beautiful family...then I remember.





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5/07/2017

Trust your crazy ideas!





Trust your crazy IDEAS. 
Harness the magic of your creativity.
Share your gifts with the world. 
Turn your dreams into reality.
Express your beautiful self.
Make Your Life AMAZING!


Trust Yourself and your own gut instincts.





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it makes sense. 
We are in our vehicles for our souls!










5/02/2017

Breathe In. Breathe Out. Ahhhh...


Breathe In; Breathe Out... Please don't sweat the small stuff! There will always be something, somewhere worse than what you are going through. Even though at the time, it may seem like a very large deal. 





I hope everyone is making the best out of life! Make good choices and conscious decisions!Here is a list of some of the best feelings in the world; you may or may not agree.
Have a wonderful evening, tomorrow and the rest of your life!I hope you don't mind a few words from my sponsors.





1/01/2017

Be soft.... Do NOT let the world harden you!


         



Be kind, even if others cannot be. 
You must find it your heart not to stoop to that level. You have a conscience and you have to live with it. Don't do things that you can't live with.
Some people in this world can be cruel; don't let them turn you cold as well. We all get in bad moods once in awhile; however, we don't have to have a bad personality!








9/12/2016

September 8th-14th is National Suicide Awareness & Prevention Week! Every WEEK/DAY Should be!


Suicide Prevention And Awareness


I would like to tell everyone that if you think someone is in need of someone to talk to, I would encourage you to take the time to make someone's day better. 
Just the fact that someone gives a shit... means more than most might think.



http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

1-800-273-TALK (8255)




Everyone needs to vent and most of the time that is enough for most. 
However, if you hear of someone contemplating the taking of their own life; then please get someone to help get that information to their loved ones. 

Don't be afraid to save someone's life!


If you are not sure how to handle it; there is a number to call for help:
1-800-273-TALK (8255)



No matter what problems you are dealing with, we want to help you find a reason to keep living.

By calling 1-800-273-TALK (8255) you’ll be connected to a skilled, trained counselor at a crisis center in your area, anytime 24/7.

 http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/)









If you feel you are in a crisis, whether or not you are thinking about killing yourself, please call the Lifeline.


People call for help with substance abuse, economic worries, relationship and family problems, sexual orientation, illness, getting over abuse, depression, mental and physical illness, and even loneliness.




When you dial 1-800-273-TALK (8255), you are calling the crisis center in the Lifeline network closest to your location.

After you call, you will hear a message saying you have reached the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. You will hear hold music while your call is being routed. You will be helped by a skilled, trained crisis worker who will listen to your problems and will tell you about mental health services in your area.

Your call is confidential and FREE.
More Great Information from: 
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