Category: Veteran Affairs

15 Oct 2026 Spark of Faith

by saymber, posted in Bipolar life, Health, human rights, In the News, Leading Life by Example, Mental Health, Spirituality and Religion, Television, Veteran Affairs

Hello to you. How does life find you as you visit me here? Today was good. I had Thursday prayer group with Lois, Judy, Jeannie and I. We prayed for Pastor Jason and his family. He is recovering from a car accident in which he suffered a concussion. He is sorely missed! He does so much and his absence is deeply felt. I’m so glad he didn’t suffer worse injuries! It’s been so nice having Judy added to our group. She prays so deeply as does my dear friend Jeannie! I love our little group – our little spark of faith.

A little bit later I went over and visited with my Auntie. She made us a pizza for lunch. We had a good talk about negative media. She has felt like the news lately has been a horror show – the work of the devil. We aren’t designed to handle so much negativity! I have noticed it too. We need to focus on Jesus. She told my cousins daughter, a young mother, to avoid watching the news too much. Good advice!

We watched a nice show When Hope Calls:

https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/when-hope-calls-cast-release-date-news

When sisters Lillian Walsh (Morgan Kohan) and Grace Bennett (Jocelyn Hudon) were young, their parents died of tuberculosis. The girls were separated: Lillian was adopted and raised by a kind family in the fictional Canadian small town of Brookfield, and Grace grew up in an orphanage. Upon reuniting as adults, the sisters open New Hope Orphanage, which is initially met with uncertainty and suspicion by the Brookfield townspeople. But in Season 1 of the romantic period drama When Hope Calls, Lillian and Grace open their hearts and make connections in their town in order to create a loving home for the children in their care. 

I love having time with my Auntie! She is so gentle and kind. When we are together we try to focus on what is good and light in the world. She is a great comfort to me.

Spin of the World Prayer Wheel:

What you are, the world is.
And without your transformation,
there can be no transformation of the world.

j. krishnamurti

13 Oct 2026 Book of Mormon- Visitors

by saymber, posted in Bipolar life, Leading Life by Example, Mental Health, Spirituality and Religion, Veteran Affairs

Hello to you on this sunny Tuesday afternoon. My medication arrived so I’m feeling better.

I just had three young ladies visit me wanting to talk to me about The Book Of Mormon. They were really nice and it was hard to say no to them! They wanted to leave a copy of their book with me but I said no thank you. They were so nice!

Here is some of what the internet had to say:

The Book of Mormon is a sacred text of the Latter Day Saint movement first published in March 1830 by Joseph Smith Jr.. Regarded by believers as another testament of Jesus Christ, it serves as a central “keystone” scripture alongside the Bible for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and related denominations. [1, 2]

Overview of Content

The book is structured as a historical and spiritual record of ancient civilizations inhabiting the American continent: [1, 2]

  • The Record: Adherents believe the text was compiled by an ancient prophet-historian named Mormon, who abridged thousands of years of records engraved onto gold plates.[1, 2]
  • The Civilizations: It follows two major groups—the Jaredites, who left the Old World during the time of the Tower of Babel, and a family led by a prophet named Lehi, who left Jerusalem around 600 B.C. and later split into the Nephite and Lamanite nations. [1]
  • The Climax: The central event of the narrative is the post-resurrection ministry of Jesus Christ, who is recorded as visiting and teaching these people in the ancient Americas.[1]

Spin of the World Prayer Wheel:

I pray for hope for those who feel none.

I pray for those in despair

to be lifted by the power of love.

I pray we all can be a part

of making this prayer come true. 

steve williamson – 2010

12 Oct 2026 Sensitive

by saymber, posted in animals, Bipolar life, Health, Mental Health, Politics and Government, Spirituality and Religion, Veteran Affairs

Hello to you. It’s almost bedtime as I write to you. Today began early with Links grooming appt with Clean Pups groomer Diana. He knows the word haircut and did one of his nervous poops in the house. Poor little man!

I have been feeling extra sensitive these past couple of days. I waited too long to refill the medication that helps me with anxiety. I’m waiting on my prescription of Olanzapine to arrive. According to the automated message at the VA they sent out the order on the 6th. Today was a federal holiday so no mail was delivered. Hopefully it will be in tomorrow’s mail.

Prayer I found for World Peace:

Lord Jesus Christ, You are the true King of peace. In You alone is found freedom. [1]

Please free our world from conflict. Bring unity to troubled nations. Let Your glorious peace reign in every heart. Dispel all darkness and evil, and protect the dignity of every human life. [1]

Replace hatred with Your love. Give wisdom to world leaders, free them from selfish ambition, and eliminate all violence and war. [1]

Instill in our hearts the courage to take concrete steps to achieve peace. Make us sensitive to the cry of the vulnerable, the displaced, and those who suffer. [1, 2]

Lord, defuse the violence of our tongues and our hands. Renew our hearts and minds so that our way of life will always be one of reconciliation, hope, and brotherhood. [1]

Amen.

11 Oct 2026 Anger

by saymber, posted in Health, Leading Life by Example, Mental Health, Spirituality and Religion, Veteran Affairs

Hello to you. It’s a chilly Sunday afternoon as I write to you. Today’s message at church had to do with anger. Anger is something I had a lot of trouble with when I was younger. I have realized now that I’m older anger can be a waste of energy. When I get angry nowadays I soon realize I am giving my personal power to something I don’t want. I have to turn it over to God and let it go. What I have noticed is anger can obstruct Gods will on a matter. When I let go and let God on something a desired outcome usually follows:

https://youtu.be/xZ1gWayPs-Q?is=92DLDn6EA9N5sthh – Nuclear- Biblical Anger in the age of outrage – Brad Bowden

Ephesians 4:26 New International Version

26 “In your anger do not sin”[a]: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry,

6 Oct 2026 Small Price To Pay?!!

by saymber, posted in history, human rights, In the News, Leading Life by Example, Mental Health, Politics and Government, Veteran Affairs

I came across this video tonight and it really resonated with me – so much so I felt to share it with you here. I usually try to avoid politics because it’s divisive but I can’t just overlook this:

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/18hbneC5V2/?mibextid=wwXIfr –

Kalen Allen

I almost didn’t make this video because I’m tired. I think a lot of us are. Tired of being shocked, tired of arguing, tired of every new headline somehow becoming another reason to hate each other.

But hearing the President of the United States talk about Los Angeles and San Diego that way really bothered me. Not as a Democrat or a Republican, but as an American and as a person.

I don’t think we should ever become so loyal to a politician that we lose our ability to say, “That was wrong.” No elected official should be above our questions, our criticism or our accountability. They represent us. We do not belong to them.

So this isn’t me telling you how to vote in November. It’s me asking you to please vote, to think for yourself, and to remember the humanity of the people on the other side of your politics.

No American life is a small price to pay.

Spin of the World Prayer Wheel;

Never do to others
what you would not like
them to do to you.

confucius

5 Sept 2026 Farewell

by saymber, posted in Bipolar life, Health, Mental Health, Spirituality and Religion, Veteran Affairs

Hello to you. Today’s post is dedicated to a friend who passed away yesterday – Roy. I had posted about him here before. He kept falling and getting hurt towards the end. My friend Jeannie, his sister-in-law, had been taking care of him. I’m glad he’s free of everything now and will miss him, I’m glad for Jeannie as caring for him had began to take its toll on her. His two daughters kind of left everything about his care on her,

Rainbow booties Roy made for me last year

Dear Jesus thank you for taking Roy into your loving arms where he is free from pain. No more suffering. I pray for your comfort of Jeannie and the family to include his dog Pepper he leaves behind. Amen.

6 August 2026 Prayer and Praise

by saymber, posted in Bipolar life, dreams, Spirituality and Religion, Veteran Affairs

Hello to you. It’s morning as I write to you. This morning was our Thursday prayer and praise meeting. We had a good turnout to include Jeannie before she heads back to school, We had a lot to pray about in addition to our prayer sheet that Lois prepared for us:

Little doodle I did

My back was hurting when I went but after prayers it’s feeling better.

Last night I had a couple dreams that woke me up. The first one was so brief but vivid. It was anticipating the arrival of my stepmom and then all the sudden the room went black. I made my scary dream noise that woke both Link and I. Link hates it when I have scary dreams. The next dream was of me turning off several bedside lights and then something putting pressure on my chest to hold me down. I cried out for help – specifically for my first husband Ken but he didn’t come. I got away and kept crying out for Ken til I woke up. It’s been awhile since I’ve had vivid scary dreams like these.

Spin of the World Prayer Wheel:

God,

Please put a guard at my mouth,
love in my heart
and calm in my mind.

Amen

julie lepianka – february 2009

3 August 2026 Favorite Quote and Womens Coffee Time

by saymber, posted in drawing, Spirituality and Religion, Veteran Affairs

What is your favorite quote?

Hello to you. I hope this finds you well and if not I hope you know you are unconditionally loved. People are praying for you! We had woman’s coffee today at Grace House and we did just that! A gal named Kathy was there and she shared about her Choctaw history. So many stories! They are changing the meeting to once a month at 1:00. Hopefully we will still have a good turnout.

There is strength in numbers!

My favorite quote is one from my Dad. He only had a 8th grade education and didn’t talk much but when he did it was meaningful. He told me once that “life is school and we are in it our entire life.” I think he’s so right. At every turn there is something to learn. We are constantly faced with new challenges and opportunities.

Spin of the World Prayer Wheel for today:

With your feet I walk
I walk with your limbs
I carry forth your body
For me your mind thinks
Your voice speaks for me
Beauty is before me
And beauty is behind me
Above and below me hovers the beautiful
I am surrounded by it
I am immersed in it
In my youth I am aware of it
And in old age I shall walk quietly
The beautiful trail.

american indian – navajo

2 August 2026 I Am

by saymber, posted in Bipolar life, Mental Health, Music, Spirituality and Religion, Veteran Affairs

Hello to you. It’s Sunday again and it’s been a good one. I didn’t sleep but a couple hours last night but still made it to church. Today’s service was lead by Pastor Munger. Jesus connects himself to God through the Old Testament. He tells us who he is so we can trust him. We were in John 8:22-20:

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%208%3A12-20&version=NIV – John 8:12-20

Our church musicians
This is powerful – statue that survived fires in France

https://youtu.be/ynFkVkGUpyM?is=dpgLPWfb58oScmsl – I Am – Pastor Garrett Munger

https://youtu.be/9sE5kEnitqE?is=2Xk8UOGFtxzeNU7m – CeCe Winans – Goodness of God

Spin of the World Prayer Wheel:

Loving and believing in your goodness
I thank you for the beauty put before me.

Asking for serenity and acceptance
I will have the courage to grow.

Giving to and respecting all others
May the world be closer to peace.

margaret shaw (age 16) – may 15, 2009

30 July 2026 Reason

by saymber, posted in Bipolar life, drawing, history, Home, Mental Health, Nature, Spirituality and Religion, Veteran Affairs

Do you think everything happens for a reason?

Hello to you. It’s another smoky and hazy day as I write to you. I’m getting a bit of cabin fever staying inside so much. We stay inside for the winter and stay inside for the summer! it feels like the whole earth is burning.

Do I think everything happens for a reason? The way I’ve come to understand how things work is this existence is like a chess match. Every move of a piece is carefully thought out. Our Lord knows where every single fragment of this existence is going to go. Each move carefully thought out. To answer a single prayer requires the movement of so many pieces. The Lord has all the time in world – he operates in infinity. One day in our time is forever in his. He exists outside of time whereas our mortal coil is limited by time and circumstances.

I can remember sitting out in my back yard in Texas and I would point at a dead leaf or a blade of grass. I would ask “what are you going to do with this,” and then a breeze would come and move the leaf or blade of grass. Sometimes an insect would land on it. I came to understand that God had a plan for everything in creation – even things that seemed to not be of use anymore.

Sometimes things happen in this shared existence that seem to make no sense at the moment. It’s only when enough time passes that we see the purpose. We can often look back and see Gods plan and have an “aha” moment. We are able to see what happened that seemed horrible while we were living in it was actually for our greater good. If my second husband had not divorced me, I would not have the relationship I have with God, my family and church. At the time I was going through the divorce I wasn’t sure I would make it!

https://youtu.be/HuV2ID4PVgA?is=IM4tOhSr-2uwiQNL – Enigma – Why

Spin of the World Prayer Wheel:

I would say to young people 
a number of things, and I have only one minute.

I would say — let them remember
that there is a meaning beyond absurdity.

Let them be sure that every little deed counts,
that every word has power,
and that we do — everyone — our share
to redeem the world, in spite of all absurdities,
and all the frustrations, and all the disappointment

And above all, remember that the meaning of life
is to live life as if it were a work of art.

rabbi abraham joshua heschel – 1972