Make a list of 100 ways God has blessed me

It is difficult to write it all out in list format… but I think I’m going to do so in a notebook so I can look at it regularly.

2007 was a stagnant, then exciting, then turbulent year. It was like the universe was making way for a new life for me in 2008; however, the process wasn’t too pleasing. There was so much upheaval – the violence of sudden change – conditions were ripe grounds that called for: the ending of friendships, for drawing boundaries against family impositions and for moving to a new location. So many changes – all for the better! I was exhausted, but after looking at it all, this wave of change has cleared my canvas to do what I’ve wanted to do for a very long time. Anyway, I was able to make a list of my 100 blessings by God – when I look at that, I had two huge and great highlights of last year that I wouldn’t take back or change for anything. Thank you to those who gave me cheers on this along the way.

Again, I think making this list is a great way to center yourself, especially if the chips seem down.

when times have been rough and I have fallen God has always been there to catch me. He has always carried me along or had someone there to guide me.

I have two wonderful kids.

This is a great way to stay centered.

life is worth living….
i am cory, i am still 21 years young, but i have been to many things, i have encountered lots of hurtful moments…there were times that i had nobody, i was having problem with employment, my parents were so troubled knowing that i have no work and taht i can’t help the family’s financial issues, so i had to ten times work harder..but it seems that it wasn’t just meant for me…but God was there, He cleared the way, i am now working at the australian aid- regarding education for the needy people….in mindanao to be exact… but mindanao is such a great place it is not all about war, chaos, but the place is a paradise!!!i also love to dance, i have a goup named ADRENALINE DANCERS..we were able to perform to other places won lots of rewards but in just a snap of a finger, the fame was gone, my groupmates had their own lives, went their own path,..and that was just sad,, i dreamnt to be dancing all my life…i was expectign that our group will forever be dancing…i tried to pull them back again, but they were just too busy to dance with me again..but i will never stop dreaming!!!! i will never give up…there is an upcomnig show, an iam asking for your prayers, to make my dream come true….pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee….........theres no need to be disappoionted and sad for life is so wonderful..as long as we know that God is with us…and we welcome HIM in our hearts…

I want to praise God today for the health that He has restored to me!

In August of 2004, while at an outdoor concert/convention, I began having what felt like a heart attack. I didn’t know what was happening, but believe me, it was a scary moment! I was only 25 at the time.

The doctors ran all kinds of tests, tests for my heart and tests for my thyroid, but none of the results ever showed that anything was wrong, or that anything had happened to my heart that night. Even after wearing a heart monitor for a month straight, nothing could be determined as a problem. However, the symptoms didn’t go away. In fact, they got worse and worse, until the doctor prescribed a heart medicine for me to keep my heart from running away.

During this time, I felt awful. I was weak, always had an upset stomach, couldn’t sleep at night because of the ‘spells’ that would come out of nowhere all through the night…and the doctors had no answers for me.

When I’d think about things, about the way things were going and ‘what if’ something happened to me, I’d feel sad. Not sad for myself, because God has blessed my life in so many ways. Not scared to die, no, I’m ready for that. But sad for my husband. When I thought about what he would feel, it absolutely broke my heart.

But I praise God that His plans were different…

After my husband and I doing much research, we discovered the cause of my problems, and for almost a year now I have felt better! My problem was a hormone imbalance (progesterone/estrogen) which when out of whack like they were can cause anxiety and panic attacks. When my doctor finally said that he thought my problem was anxiety, the first thing he wanted to do was put me on anti-anxiety drugs, but that would have only made the problem worse! I didn’t want to go that route, and I’m glad I didn’t, because if I had I wouldn’t have found out about the hormone imbalance. So I urge anyone out there who is struggling with anxiety and panic to have your hormone levels checked. (The most effective test is a simple, inexpensive saliva test!)

Today, I was in the basement taking some laundry out of the dryer. I usually fold things upstairs (since our basement is still under construction, lol.) I got the clothes in my arms, and ran up the steps. Keyword: RAN. Less than a year ago, I had to stop and catch my breath on the landing halfway up. So I praise God for the health that He has restored to me! I’m back to exercising regularly, and I am so pleased…I’ve never been this active in my life, lol. I had always taken my health for granted, but God has showed me what a precious gift good health is.

9. As I keep close to Him in prayer and faith, he takes care of situations as only he can. He amazes me everytime.

8. He has let me experience things I’ve asked for and make my own choices, but been beside me the whole time.

7. He opened the door to the wonderful job I will be starting.

6. He has put people in my (and my daughter’s) life who show us love with their words, actions, support and prayers.

5. He has lovingly been beside me as my faith reached a deeper level.

4. He loves people for me, when I cannot.

3. He is there every time I turn to Him.

2. He has provided abundantly for us both.

1. He has given me a most wonderful daughter who serves Him.