 A Moment of Reflection; I'm Traveling Life's Journey along a Very Unfamiliar Trail; As I continue, to take the Next Steps, Moving Forward, I'm very keenly aware that I don't recognize this terrain, I've never traveled down these trails before; I don't have a clue of what to expect on the Road Ahead. I'm very Grateful that the Sun Peeks more often than not and I continue to Move Forward following the Light Ahead of Me. So far; I've experienced, some very smooth paths, quiet, peaceful, beautiful places that seem to have a language of it's own, I've actually located treasure spots, that I've now named "Beauty in the Silence" and or "Beauty Speaks". Along This Hike, this New Trail; I've also come across some rough terrains, very rocky gravel which made me question, reflect on the stability of the Trail. I've also come across limited shelter, in the duration of moments of heavy, downpour blinding rains, along this way. As I move forward, I realize I can't really see the Entire Path Ahead, while UNCOMFORTABLE, it seems safe to travel forward, so I continue to move forward. I know that I know, I can't remain stagnated in this current space, this terrain, based on the Forecasted Conditions. I recognize that it's important to continue to Move Forward, my Current State, my Stability, my Quiet peace, is beyond what I really understand or Know How to Express based on the Trail that I've now Experienced. The Bridge Across to Continue Forward along this Trail Has Been and Continues to Be My Faith and I'm Thankful for God's Unyielding Grace.  The Current Challenge of this Untraveled, Unfamiliar Trail, is I don't have anyone that I could personally call for reference, the someone who has Hiked Along This Trail Before. No reference point of what to expect Up Ahead or Around the Next Corner. It seems my only option on this Trail is to Plow Through and to Map, create Markers of what I find along the way, for those who may have to travel this terrain, this unfamiliar trail. Each person's journey has its own experience but maybe a few things that I find, that I learn can assist along the way. My View, my Perspective has changed, it has been altered. My direction, my Purpose has swiftly turned in a different direction. The Air is Thinner along this Trail, you keenly recognize your frailties. You examine your beliefs and your philosophy along this trail. My reflection, my focus has been redefined as "What Really Matters Today and Going Forward?" What is my Pursuit, my Purpose along this Path? I'm still traveling the Terrain but wanted to stop and share, what I've found, so far along this Trail. Continuing the Journey, continuing to Move Forward and seeking daily to Hear my Creator's Voice along the way. Beauty; I'm learning exists on Rough Terrain or with Peeks of Sunshine, Beauty whispers in the Silence, along this path, traveling along this way. No Road Map, I simply Continue to Move Forward. Isaiah 43:19 . . .I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert
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 I recently realized to date of this post, that my last post was on April 2016,
I completely went off the map with the Blog posts. In this duration of Sandbox Absence, images were posted on Facebook, on our community Facebook page HBBA. I’m now climbing back into my Sandbox, inviting and sharing via Blog, Pinterest and Twitter. Where did I go during that time? I’m not really sure?! I’m referencing the 5 months from April 2016 to September, enjoying a personal favorite, time with Family I assume, my husband, my sons, family gatherings with my parents, brother and including time with all of my extended family and dear friends and based on that time frame, school, end of year activities, sports, etc and then the Carpet was snatched from under my feet, I received a sucker punch, a direct blow was delivered to my heart on September 7, 2016. So from September to current month, now July 2017, I know where I’ve been since that 7th day of September and very conscious of the gravel, this rocky road that I’m traveling now. ------------------ My Life Shifted, Sharply that 7th day of September 2016. My world completely turned upside down in a flash, in a blink of an eye, a moment in time now burned into my heart, and now. I’m walking a rerouted, unfamiliar, unknown path. Rerouted because of the Plans that I had being married, raising our sons together, now instead, invited on September 7, 2016, to a Tragic, Unimaginable Event, that now leaves me present day as a Widow raising our sons on my own. ---------------- I’m willing to die on my Faith, the question is am I’m willing to live it? ---------------- My husband then of 19 years was killed, murdered by a 17 year old predator and allow me to add to the gravity of that, I’m a mother of two boys, at the time this happened our sons were 16 and 13. So to even conceive that a 17 year old boy, was a predator, killing my husband by shooting him in the back with a Military Assault Rifle, left to die on the street still present day is "Unimaginable". My Husband Todd, responded to a Fake Craigslist Ad and now it's known it was a pre-meditated Set up, one that this Predator, this 17 year old boy, PREDATOR, had done before using Craigslist, even served time in the Juvenile System for this crime, all previous cases known involved robbing people, not killing them, at least from the crimes we know about. Can you Believe?! This was not even his first rodeo, I did say 17 years old and this time apparently the Predator wanted blood. ---------------- Something like this; This experience stops you in your tracks and looks at you dead in your Face and it asks you directly; What is your Faith? What did you say that you believe? Who do you Say God is in Your Life? A flood of questions, of thoughts, including, Why me, why my family? Why a man who loved, adored his sons, enjoyed every moment of being a Dad, raising boys who adored him just as much. Why Him?! ---------------- Since I mentioned Craigslist, a few things need to be mentioned, my husband sold on Craigslist before, purchased some great deals on Craigslist. He was not naive to the streets or unaware of the stories of those who have been victims with Craigslist. It’s important to note that this was the Predator’s Strategy, one he had perfected over the years so it was a set up and he knew how to set the stage, by his phone conversation, in setting a time to meet, meeting at a location that appeared safe; and including his demeanor, ALL KNOWN, from a prior case; He greeted his victim by shaking hands, he knew how to be approachable, this predator had met up with someone 2 days prior and shot at this victim who in that case got away, but he was able to provide the scenario of how this predator set the stage. When this Tragedy Hit, my comments via the News and News Sources, was that Craigslist Should be Shut Down, Angry Obviously. BUT The Bottom Line, Murderers, Predators as we need to be reminded, can reside anywhere and the best we all can do is to be diligent in our travels and to be alert the best we can to our surroundings. To put our lives in God's Hands and to continue to live, to move forward. More details in the months to come on this topic but for now, I thought it was important to note that. --------------- I’m willing to die on my Faith, the question is am I’m willing to live it? -------------- Unimaginable experience, on so many levels, THIS MOMENT IN TIME, was and is not an Event, It is my Life, It is Now my Truth. The Question is What Am I Willing to Do With It? ------------ I’m willing to die on my Faith, the question is am I’m willing to live it? ---------- For More Listen In  Listen as Donyale shares her perspective on HBBA THINK TANK
Living Life with a Grateful Heart or Simply Miserable? Living Life in Pursuit of Purpose, of Fulfillment, including, Doing More of What You Love To Do, a little of it or a lot, but Love to do, every day? Why even consider the Thought of Fulfillment or Gratitude? Why work hard for that premise? Why Pursue the Thought of being at Peace, Joyful? Why is the Thought Process, the Perspective, the View, Our Vision, So Important? Why Embrace Moments, Celebrating Life and appreciating others who surround our life, along the Journey, along the Way? Living Life with a Grateful Heart or Simply Miserable? Why Be Grateful? Well, first thought to that question, why be Grateful. . .I’ve learned firsthand, Tomorrow, may not look the same as today. Who promised you or I anything? As a woman of faith, I believe in life after death, but that doesn’t take away from the grief, emptiness of losing loved ones, or dear friends along the way, or the experience of any life changing event or circumstance that challenges the day. FOR MORE LISTEN IN  IS THERE MORE?
How would you Answer this question? IS THERE MORE? Is There More to Come? More to Do? More to Hope For? More to Get Through? Are you a Victim or a Victor. . LISTEN IN to HBBA THINK TANK You might be surprised where this Shared Perspective by Donyale might Lead?!  Never assume Tomorrow will look the same as Today
Make time to do those things you plan to do Someday TODAY  What does YOUR Sandbox Look Like?
I think this is a valid question; when I think of my Sandbox, I remember, Endless Hours of Fun, Imagination wrapped with creative fun and VISION! While I recognize, I reside in the land of, the season of being an Adult, I still remember the child within and all the experiences attached to that. I consider, that my dreams, my vision, for my life exists when I know my LIFE HAS PURPOSE. Listen in and please know that the door is always open to share your Perspective! A question to not take lightly. . .it could be an answer to what you're working on. It could be a Reminder, that no one promise that tomorrow would be the same as what your life looks like today?! Listen in and please know, your perspective is always welcomed!   Most of us have experienced this. . .looking for the perfect words to fit the special occasion. The beauty of what we offer is you can still select the perfect card from the comfort of wherever you are connected and or
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