POEM: My Road

I've been on the road

dragging along
playing
one sad song
after the other
I no longer know
my brother
and I don't ask
for directions
and I can't take
correction
Although
my reflection
is far off
it's not too far
from reality
cause even when
reality bites
just the idea of
new sites
intensify my
thoughts
and evaporate
the froth
cause I'm like
a cool cup
of coconut water
I awaken
I uplift
and I jolt you
but never be
intimidated
cause my style is not dated
it's just
the way
I do my thing

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Happy Harvest Day!!

Today is a beautiful day. We have harvest at our church today and it's going to be awesome. I am very much looking forward to it. I'm completing a couple chores before hand and have some lemon grass to cut so this post won't be long.

On behalf of the Belle Vue Methodist Congregation in Tortola, BVI, Happy Harvest Day!!!!!!!!!!!

Prayer for November 1, 2012

Heavenly Father,

Thank you for your love and care. Guide us as we go on our daily journeys. Bless us as a nation and protect from hard. Help us to be better leaders, Lord and grant us the patience to understand our shortcomings as well as those of others. Wrap us in your blanket of love and help us to glow and radiate your joy and beauty.

AMEN

Rainbow - BVI Style

It's nice to live in a lush green land and it's even more of a treat when a rainbow appears!

 

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POEM: My Temporary Pains

My heart is weak

my head is hurting

but there's no way

I'll be deserting

my cause

my all

my rise

my fall

it's destiny

a serious reality

that we have to be strong

and even when we walk along

this crooked and rocky road

we have to stay focused

and this is regardless

of the circumstances

let's keep our feet dancing

and our voices loud

stand out in the crowd

with positivity

because that's what

the world needs

so even as my

head and heart hurt

it's for what

life is worth

our time

our prayers

and

patience

throughout the years

© Linette Rabsatt

The Little Things

Sometimes you never want to miss a moment to jump. Today was an off day where nothing seemed to go as planned but it worked itself out. Key people weren't able to help as planned. Utensils were missing from food. To top it off, a bird pooped on my hair.

However, it all worked itself out perfectly. The sequence of events all followed the way they were supposed to and for that I give God thanks. Challenges are  always there to strengthen us. I know it's been a rough week for many but we'll make it.

Sometimes little things get us frustrated but like the adjective used, the things are just "little". It makes no sense to get a heart attack over things that you can fix immediately. Find a back-up plan and move forward. Even if you don't have a contingency in place, think on your feet and do what you have to.

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Out Sick

I'm not usually a sickly person. However, when that scratchy throat starts, I know it's time to take a break and rest. I have had to battle with tonsils and the loss of my voice. I really no longer want to go down that road and must resort to applying for a sick day.

I find that when I'm sick, the air conditioning makes it worse. Then you never know when you are really contagious...going in the office and touching things...making everyone else sick. I want to be the best employee but going to the office with a cold does not really help. I'm hoping that the cold would subside so that I can head back in tomorrow.

I have lots to do but of course, health comes first. I do not have medication - just using natural remedies of lemon grass, ginger and garlic and so far the symptoms are subsiding. I can still feel a little tickle in my throat but I'm hoping that tomorrow I can be bright and fresh for work. I've got lots to do and want to get them done in a timely manner.

Being sick is a natural thing - everyone goes through it. The key thing is to launch an attack on the illness from early with whatever remedy you choose.

Be good, be vigilant and take care of yourself!

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POEM: Wait for Your Blessings by Linette

Prayer for October 21, 2012

Heavenly Father,

Thank you for another beautiful day where we can stand together as your people praising your name. Dear God, you have been bountiful with your blessings upon us - our food, shelter, our families - and for these things we are truly grateful. Help us to stayed renewed in your faith and let us grow more in your care. Help us to be kind to each other and be understanding of each other's talents as well as faults. Build and bind in us in the spirit of unity, Lord so that we can further your work. Help us in your name I pray.

AMEN

Speaking My Truth

I watched Matt Cutts on Ted.com this morning and I remembered when I got serious about my blog. I projected and said that I would write in my blog daily. I did and then I've cut it down to every other day depending on what's going on.

I guess I have always been someone who would go with the flow so I set an aim and go for it. My boss can tell you - if I plan an event, I write a report immediately. It's really just my style. I think that things should be done professionally and in a timely manner.

I can't deal with dragging foot people - they kill my spirit. Lazy people drive me nuts. If this was a script for an interview, I think I would say I want to work in an organization where people value quality, are not about lip service and who push to get better every time.

I'll go back to my first paragraph to say that I will cut back on the chocolate/cake for the next 30 days. It will also save me money. For the next 30 days, I'll eat chocolate/cake once every 7 days. I have to do baby steps. Cold turkey on that would be a little tough especially when it's that time of the month.

We all can improve ourselves. I think unfortunately most people are just stuck and I don't want to be stuck. I want to continue to grow. I am looking for forward movement. I will accept what God sends my way. I can not afford to be the norm - I have to stand up, stand out and be progressive.

Speaking my truth.

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