One of the things that I learned the hard way is that not everyone is meant to be in your life forever. I have had some friends in the past that I actually chose to say goodbye to.

I’m the type of person that will call sometime a friend immidiately. I learned and forgot a lesson in the course of a few Friendships, and the lesson is this. No matter who you are you are always going to be friends with imperfect people, because all people are imperfect.

However, it’s important that you be careful around people that are so hurt that they can’t focus on things that are good for them. It is important that you are there for your friends to listen when they have a problem and are hurting, but when that hurt turns into a need to gossip or a way.of emotionally harming themselves. It may be time for you to actually let them go because people influence people even though you may not realize it. Your loved ones may see a change in you that you’re not aware of.

I am grateful that I now have strong relationships with people that know they can talk about their problems, and not let their problems fully consume them to the point of bringing others down by talking about them or sticking with a relationship they know is not healthy for them because they feel like that relationship is their only option.

Thinking about others

You say, “I am allowed to do anything” —but not everything is good for you. You say, “I am allowed to do anything”—but not everything is beneficial. Don’t be concerned for your own good but for the good of others.

1 Corinthians 10:23‭-‬24

Telling Jesus all your worries

Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice! Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon. Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:4‭-‬7

When we are in pain we should:

1. Go to the Lord. He wants us to talk to him
2. Recognize that his purposes are higher than ours
3. Be confident that his grace is sufficient for our pain

The timing of this topic is so appropriate. I miss so much right now. I miss church being part of my busy schedule. I don’t intend to be mean , but having the opportunity to say

I can’t I have rehearsal

Was one of my most favorite things to do ever😊 I also miss going to see my talented performer friends in concert at Feinstein’s at Vitello’s and Sterling’s Upstairs at the Federal.

It’s been awesome over the years to not only be treated as a fan but as also be a friend to performers that I have met. I also miss my friends who are staff members at these venues, because even when I choose to go alone, I know that I never am alone.

Last but not least I miss my friends who would help me up the stage stairs at church. My brothers wouldn’t help me; more often then not my sisters would. We were able to be an example of strong women coming together to achieve a goal.

Yesterday evening , I got the opportunity to watch a concert,
@joshgroban Live at the Greek. Every other week Josh has been hosting a movie night on YouTube. Last night was a concert from his Closer tour in 2004. I was 22 at the time and I have been a #grobanite since I was 19 by the way. My experience with this concert took place over two nights one night was his full length concert and night number two was a night reserved specifically for members of his fan club. It’s a bit embarrassing but funny that I can hear . myself screaming 🤣

Dear class of 2020 congratulations on all your accomplishments! I want to take some time now to leave with you some advice.

• For 12 years of your life you were told what you needed to get done in order to be a successful person, but now that you’re an adult your education is your choice. You can choose to go to school or not.
• If you do choose to go to school, you are no less valuable if you choose to get a certificate instead of getting a degree. What matters is that you see your chosen program through from start to finish.
• This may sound strange in light of point 2, but it’s ok to change your mind.
• Speak up and remove phrases like nevermind from your vocabulary. Speak your heart
• Don’t go out into the world looking for love in order to complete you or your partner, be complete and you will be able to compliment and add something to someone’s life
• Dress well everyday leave pajamas at home
• Take up space while being respectful to others.
• If you find yourself in a situation where an I Love you cones out of your mouth, don’t be sorry or embarrassed, because the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.
• Spend time with your family as often as you spend time with your friends
• Don’t be afraid to spend time alone
• Encourage others

#Feinsteinsla

#sterlingsupstaursatthefederal

@EagleRockBaptistchurch

#Hollywoodpantages

Anywhere with family who doesn’t live with me 😊

Because of technology my Bible study group has been meeting non stop since we’ve physically been apart. We’ve even made a trendy tile video and put it on YouTube. I don’t think it’s right that so many people are protesting going to church, because right now it’s unsafe but I also can’t wait for the day I get to hug my friends again. Until then I’m good with the safe at home so I won’t be part of the problem, but rather.part of the salutation

1. I was born 11 weeks early
2. Took my first steps when I was 8 years old
3. Used a wheelchair til I was 26
4. I was on a talk show in second grade
5. I spoke at U. S. C. My freshman year of High School
6. I represented southern California at a conference in Sacramento in 10th grade
7. I was chosen to be 1 of 53 students that went to Sacramento for a conference my senior year of high School
8. I was on a TV show called Live Big with Ali Vincent
9. I’ve met actors from the casts of All my children and One Life to Live
10. I majored in child development
11. I took acting classes in college
12. I had a theatre Role written for me and my producer was my science teacher
13. I have seen Wicked 5 times
14. I’ve seen Jersey Boys 3 times
15. I had the privilege of speaking at a couple of women’s ministry events
16. I was a volunteer teaches aid for a decade
17. It took me 9 years to get out of college.
18. Mr. Holland’s opus was the reason I successfully got out of college
19. In high school I sang at private Christmas parties
20. I had the privilege of. Singing at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
21. I have been singing since I was 7 years old
22. I’ve been going to the same church since I was 4
23. I’m a good listener
24. I’ve known John Lloyd Young for 6 years
25. I want to go to New York some day
26. One of my favorite places in Los Angeles is the pantages in Hollywood
27. I love coffee
28. I’m not shy
29. I’ve learned to like alone time
30. Im a hugger

All the songs I’m in love with right now are Josh Groban songs:

• Hidden away- Illustrations
• Brave- All that Echoes
• Happy in my heart ache – all that Echoes
• Won’t look Back- Bridges
• Symphony-Bridges
• More of you-Bridges
• Falling slowly- All that Echoes
• Bigger than us- Bridges
• Higher window- illustrations

Elijah was afraid and fled for his life. He went to Beersheba, a town in Judah, and he left his servant there. Then he went on alone into the wilderness, traveling all day. He sat down under a solitary broom tree and prayed that he might die. “I have had enough, Lord ,” he said. “Take my life, for I am no better than my ancestors who have already died.” Then he lay down and slept under the broom tree. But as he was sleeping, an angel touched him and told him, “Get up and eat!” He looked around and there beside his head was some bread baked on hot stones and a jar of water! So he ate and drank and lay down again. Then the angel of the Lord came again and touched him and said, “Get up and eat some more, or the journey ahead will be too much for you.” So he got up and ate and drank, and the food gave him enough strength to travel forty days and forty nights to Mount Sinai, the mountain of God. There he came to a cave, where he spent the night. But the Lord said to him, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” Elijah replied, “I have zealously served the Lord God Almighty. But the people of Israel have broken their covenant with you, torn down your altars, and killed every one of your prophets. I am the only one left, and now they are trying to kill me, too.” “Go out and stand before me on the mountain,” the Lord told him. And as Elijah stood there, the Lord passed by, and a mighty windstorm hit the mountain. It was such a terrible blast that the rocks were torn loose, but the Lord was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake. And after the earthquake there was a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire there was the sound of a gentle whisper. When Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his cloak and went out and stood at the entrance of the cave. And a voice said, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” He replied again, “I have zealously served the Lord God Almighty. But the people of Israel have broken their covenant with you, torn down your altars, and killed every one of your prophets. I am the only one left, and now they are trying to kill me, too.” Then the Lord told him, “Go back the same way you came, and travel to the wilderness of Damascus. When you arrive there, anoint Hazael to be king of Aram. Then anoint Jehu grandson of Nimshi to be king of Israel, and anoint Elisha son of Shaphat from the town of Abel-meholah to replace you as my prophet.

1 Kings 19:3‭-‬16

When we’ve had enough we

1. Run ourselves into the ground.
2. Shut people out
3. We focus on the Negitve.
4. Forget God

God’s Remedy
1. Rest your body.
2. Release your frustrations
3. Refocus on God
4. Resume serving