A is for Attitude......


A former pastor used to always say that your attitude determines your altitude. So where has your attitude taken you?  Are you flying high with hope and encouragement or are you flying low with negativity?  There has been many situations that I have found myself in that could have taken me to the pits of despair, but I try to keep my attitude positive and upbeat.  If you look hard enough, you can find someone that is in worse shape than you. The key is to find the positive out of where you are at.  It may not come natural to you to think positive, but if you give yourself to practice you can develop that skill.  My challenge for you today is to stop your "stinking" thinking and start "positive" thinking so you can fly high.

This is has been a year of change for the Pratt family.  The biggest change is that I resigned from my position @ the VA in March.  The Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia has won on that aspect.  I just cannot do a full time job any more.  I put up a good fight. I struggled 7 years before letting go of my pride and realizing that I was just making myself worse.  It has been a major adjustment.  It's strange not getting up every morning and going to work. Plus, I really miss the paycheck. Thankfully, I did get approved for disability but it's no where near what I was earning while working. Therefore, Bob has had to take on a 2nd job to make ends meet. It has been rough but God has brought us thru every moment. This "test", "trial" or "whatever" this is has increased my faith. I have learned to trust Him more and more each day as I see Him provide for Bob and I through miraculous means.  I have started a part time "job" however.   It is very simple.  It is called mystery shopping.  I go to restaurants, banks, bowling alleys, fast food chains, and even the post office and act like a regular customer but I am observing their customer service, cleanliness, and attitude.  I submit my report on-line.  If I do it to their satisfaction, they pay me for it and will reimburse most expenses.  It not a lucrative job, but it gets me out of the house and I enjoy it.
     I believe 2011 is going to be a great year for my husband and I.  I believe that God is doing a work that will manifest itself soon.  I will be 40 in 2011.  I am convinced that my 40's are going to be a great decade for me.  I pray that God will bless you and your family in 2011.  I pray that you will grow spiritually, emotionally, and mentally. That your soul will prosper and abound in God's love.  Thank you for your friendship and your love.  I cherish each of you whether I see you daily or just email you occasionally. I cherish you whether I have know you for years or if we have just met. I cherish you whether we are friends in real life or friends via Facebook.

Happy New Year and God Bless You All