Most notable, and influential definitions of health

These are some quotes I found in a book I have been reading bits here and there this week:

"The most notable, and undoubtedly still the most influential, definition of health is that of the World Health Organization. The definition appeared in the preamble of its constitution during the late 1940s; "Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity."

This definition stemmed from a conviction of WHO organizers that the security of future world peace would lie in the improvement of physical, mental, and social health. The definition suggests that health goes beyond the mere avoidance of disease and extends to how one feels and function physically mentally and socially."

These are some quotes I found in a book I have been reading bits here and there this week. I think that the one of the most important factors was left out of this definition and that it our spiritual health. It is the one aspect that will determine our longevity. You know - with Heaven in mind. It doesn't matter how long we live on this earth - if this is all we get then there isn't really much to live for, especially these days. But when we come to realize that this life is not the end we can have hope in a bright future and that bright future is possible if we have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. This is one of the most important things. Health is important. And in order to have good health we need to not only look at physical health, but we need to keep in mind that mental health, social well-being and spiritual health are important, But our spiritual health is of vital importance!! :O)

"In Proverbs, Solomon repeatedly delineates the health advantages that come through knowing and loving God."

"My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity." "Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones" (Proverbs 3:1,2,7,8 NIV)

"My son, pay attention to what I say; listen closely to my words. Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart; for they are life to those who find me health to a man's whole body." (Proverbs 4:20-22)."

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Be sure to come back tomorrow! I actually feel like I am getting back into the blogging mood again. I have already typed up several posts and have several more ideas.

See you tomorrow!

May God bless you and keep you safe in His loving arms!!!

Keep praying- read to find out why!

Keep praying- read to find out why!

"Then He came and took the scroll from the right hand of the One who was seated on the throne, and when He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the 24 Elders threw themselves to the ground before the lamb. Each of them had a harp and golden bowl full of incense (which are the prayers of the saints)." Rev. 5:7,8

"That the prayers of the saints are contained in golden receptacles may indicate the preciousness with which Heaven regards them."

Now isn't that beautiful?!

a tiny update

It has been a while I since I got on here to write up a blog post and everything has changed. Looks like it will be easier to use - once I figure it all out. Sorry I have been MIA. Just doing alot of stuff here around the house. I don't get out much - not because I am scared- but because I do not want to wear a mask. I have tried, believe me I have it is SO hard for me to breath wearing one. It has been a month since our Governor has put that mandate into place - I sure hope that he will reconsider. Truth is that our numbers have gone up even faster now that there is a mask mandate. We only had had 3 deaths in the first several months of this Covid mess - when we had the choice to wear a mask or not. NOW the numbers have jumped to 7 and that was at the 3 week point of mask mandate.... I am sure that the forcing people to wear masks is causing immune systems to go down. And NO I do not want to argue about it - it is just my opinion and what I am seeing with the numbers. 

Can you tell I am very tired of this mess. I am sure everyone is by now. If you aren't - you may be the exception. 

Well I will try to get on here so I can share a few things going on around here, what I am doing to cope, and what I am doing to keep myself busy and out of trouble. Take care ya'll 

Just a little something I saw on Facebook and had to share: 

I will never take it for granted again

There are so many things that  I thank as American people - and maybe other people around the world take for granted. And it takes something happening where you realize how very lucky you were to have what ever it was. And then I think after you finally come to a realization of how lucky you were to have it - I think you live the rest of your life appreciating it in a new way.

I think the biggest thing that happened to me that caused me to realize I was taking something for granted was when I lost my hair during chemo - 6 years ago. Ever since then I have been grateful for my hair - no matter if I get a good hair cut or not- I am still thankful to have it!

Recently I shared how grocery shopping was something that I used to take for granted but about a year or more ago - God just begun working on me and helped me come to appreciate it without losing it - which was very good because of the recent things that have been happening since March. It isn't as easy to go to the store and get what you need or want. I am glad I learned to be thankful of the blessings of being able to go to the store and get what I wanted or needed - before it became a problem.

This week end opened my eyes to something else that I will not take for granted any more. When we were driving home from our camping trip- it was Sunday morning. As we drove by a church - I was happy to see a parking lot full of cars!! People were gathered together to worship the LORD! As you all know that I have been blessed the last 2 months to be able to go to church- it has blessed me beyond measure! And as I drove by this and several other churches it did my heart so much good just seeing people gathered together to praise the Lord! Every time we drove by a church and lots of cars were there I was say "People are praising the Lord!" or "People are worshiping the Lord!!" I don't think I will ever take that for granted again. I think it will always be a blessing to me. I wish I remembered the churches name - I might look it up on a map and see about contacting them and telling them how blessed I was to see the cars there. God wants us to gather together to worship Him and He wants up to be a beacon of light to the world around us. I think it would be a blessing to that church to let them know that it blessed me just to see them meeting. I wonder if more people in their community will join their church based on the fact that they are there and opened and welcoming people in. People need the church now more than ever before!!

Refreshed

This past week end I went on a camping trip. It was very refreshing to my soul. Usually on my camping trips I am inspired to write and get several posts written up, but not this time. This time I think that I was so depleted with all the craziness going on that I spent a good amount of time just sitting at the campsite watching my granddaughter play and fish.

I also discovered that I enjoy magnet fishing much more than I enjoy fishing for fish. I think it's because of the fact that when you magnet fish - you are fishing for something that is stationary- as apposed to something that is moving. Fishing for fish requires you know just the right time to pull in order to get the fish. Magnet fishing requires patience but a steadiness when you realize you have something on the other end of the rope.

I got one of my favorite things on my very first attempt at magnet fishing for this trip!

And the biggest thing I got - or should I say my granddaughter and I got was this: 

This was a bit more challenging to get in and I was thankful for my granddaughters help! We actually pulled 2 chairs out of the water - the other one had been in the water longer - we left it there for something else. 

We got all sorts of other smaller things. We both really enjoy magnet fishing!!! 

I was able to go hiking 1 time on this trip. But it was a great hike - this trail has 3 bridges. I love them!! 

I didn't see as much wildlife on this trip - probably just too hot. 

But this trip was very needed and refreshed my soul.

I am very happy to be home and back with my animals! 

I am so glad that I have a place that I am comfortable and enjoy being. There is so much craziness going on in our world and right now I am choosing to spend a majority of my time at home- not because I am afraid of the virus - no- it's just more peaceful here at my home. 

I hope you all are doing well. :O) 

Sabbath Praise

Next week we will get back to our series- but today I wanted to share one of my favorite praise songs. Be sure to listen to it all because about 3/4 of the way through this song is an awesome part that just totally blesses me! I hope it blesses you as well.

Unexpected Blessings

We will be going camping in the next week or so. We needed to get tags for our truck and our RV. It has been a year since our family has been able to go camping and we had just let the tags go on the RV. So on a very hot day in Texas - we headed out to get the tag for the RV. My husband went in and about 15 minutes later came out frustrated and mad. He had been told the year before that our RV did not have to be inspected because of its weight- but they were telling him that yes - it needed to be inspected. Another hoop to jump through. Now remember it has be very, very hot here in Texas this week - temps in the triple digits and heat index making it feel even hotter.

We drove home hooked up the RV and took it to be inspected. Once he was home - we headed off to the office to get the tags- probably about 8 miles away. When he went another lady who had worked there for a long time helped him and come to find out or trailer did not need to be inspected- and it wasn't suppose to be the 133.75 that our paperwork showed - so thankfully she knew what she was doing and changed the information so that the bill reflected what it should - making the bill just under $80 once they added a convenience fee for him to use a credit card.

We could have been mad when we were sent off to have the inspection and we were a little upset - and really perplexed at why it needed to be inspected even thought it was below the weight limit. But thankfully we just did what we needed to do - because even with our two trips to town and having the RV inspected and paying the convenience fee- we still paid less over all than our 133.75 bill had originally been. And we learned a lesson; sometimes when life doesn't seem to be working out - there may be an unexpected blessing on its way. Just be patient. :O)