Final Countdown

I have lived in my apartment for eight of the last nine years. It has been such a place of stability for my kids too. I have been dreading the day when we would have to move. It felt like I would lose the stability and have to start all over. We moved to Minnesota after the divorce. It was our safe haven after many moments of fear and having to hide. I wanted to quit looking over my shoulder and Minnesota offered that. It took a long time for me to relax, but I eventually did....at least a little. But now, it seems it is time to go home.

I have a cool job here, but I lack a place to move into. I have seen mobile homes on one acre go for $100,000. I found a few decent places, but they wanted $1,200 and $1,400 a month plus utilities. My income can't handle that demand. Cheaper ones were small and I saw a few that I think people died there. They were so icky. I just wanted to run.

There is good news. I found a new place for us in the Cleveland area. I love it. It is perfect. The management guy phoned me the other day to tell me I could have the apartment if I had a job there. They need to know I can pay rent every month. It is understandable. Now, I just need a job. Can I pull off a job in the next three weeks? We will see. My mom's house is our back-up, but I'd like to just move to our own place.

The other day, the neighbor gave me hope. She is looking in Colorado. She had a job interview over the phone and may have gotten it. I just need some of that luck now. I will be so happy to be near my family. And....I'll just be two blocks from my best friend. Life would be so good.

In the mean time, it is sending out resumes, packing our stuff and getting ready for the biggest yard sale of my life. I only want to move the basics. Dressers, living room set, and so many other things will have to go. May I only feel lightened when it is all over.

Keep us in your prayers as we take this leap.

Stay sweet 'n smile............................Mz.

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Stay sweet 'n smile............................Mz.

Woman to Woman

No matter how big your umbrella is,
sometimes you still get wet.

- MzAriez
I created that saying many years back. I was going through some things. I was trying hard to keep chaos out of my life, but for some reason, it kept finding its way in. All I wanted was peace in my life and some stability. I worked hard for it too. Then, something would happen to bring chaos back to my forefront. No matter how hard I tried to prepare with taking extra precautions, it would still happen. After reflecting over the years, I have learned a thing or two about the weather in my life.

Weather Lesson #1 - You can predict the weather, but you can't guarantee it.

Do the best you can to prepare, but accept that life can be unpredictable. Mother Nature/Fate plays by their own rules which of course we never get a copy.

Weather Lesson #2 - It can rain and shine at the same time.

Have you ever heard someone say that their best day was their worst day. It happens. It is like yin and yang. I believe the good part reminds you to have hope during a bad time. To me, a rainbow truly represents balance. Hope keeps you going when the rain pours and is often represented as a rainbow. Now, tell me what has to occur for a rainbow to appear? Yeah, rain and shine.

Weather Lesson #3 - Rain will eventually stop.

People will always have problems of some sort. Life is about challenges. There are many lessons to learn. Eventually, the rain will stop. There are always moments of peace when the sun shines. They may be short and fleeting, but you will find your moments. Don't forget the clouds can only hold so much rain.

Weather Lesson #4 - Rain will usually not kill you, but lightning is another thing.

Some people struggle with life. They haven't mastered the skill of balancing and continue to make poor choices or take unnecessary risks. It is not wise to stand in the rain and wave a large metal rod at lightning. Be bright in another way. This type of electricity is short-lived and overrated. It may be hard to deal with a downpour, but total destruction is hard to recover from if even possible. Keep yourself safe during a storm, you'll appreciate it later when things get better.

And don't forget....

You may get a little wet in life, but they are many ways to dry off. Got towels?

Stay sweet 'n smile............................Mz.