Sunday, October 12, 2008

Try it, it helps


I have to tell you that Put On a Happy face is my new theme song.


It is so easy to get overwhelmed and discouraged.
I have been there, I know.
It is very discouraging to turn on the news and see what is going on in our own neighborhood, country and around the world.

The only thing I can control is my own attitude toward problems. I have faith but it gets tested on a regular basis. There are many setbacks but the one thing that has made a difference is the way I choose to look at life.



We are not abandoned, a promise was made years ago.

A smile can make all the difference.

I hope to visit everyone this week but if I don't make my way around, know that I am smiling.
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18 comments:

  1. UnknownOctober 12, 2008 at 8:35 AM

    That's a cute smiley faced latte!

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  2. AnonymousOctober 12, 2008 at 8:43 AM

    I enjoyed reading your post and what a cute little smily face! I hope you have a wonderful day!

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  3. ConnieOctober 12, 2008 at 8:51 AM

    I agree with ya, Barb chickee, put on a smile and confuse the heck outta everyone!! LOL
    Smooches,
    Connie

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  4. Brenda PruittOctober 12, 2008 at 11:59 AM

    When I feel down, I wander outside into the gardens. I manage to lose myself in the wonder of nature. Start to pulling weeds or raking the leaves. Problems forgotten.
    Brenda

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  5. JudyOctober 12, 2008 at 1:19 PM

    I love your latte with the smiley face. I agree smiles make everything better.

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  6. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiOctober 12, 2008 at 5:36 PM

    So true Barb! It's good to concentrate on the happy things and keep smiling. I ahve faith things will get better.

    Have a good week!
    Hugs, Pat

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  7. Nana Trish is Living the DreamOctober 12, 2008 at 8:12 PM

    What a very happy post! We do have much to be happy about. Thanks for reminding us.

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  8. ElizabethdOctober 13, 2008 at 1:39 AM

    It is sometimes hard, but better in the long run, to keep our selves with a positive attitude.
    Praying for you Barb.

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  9. UnknownOctober 13, 2008 at 6:28 AM

    So true Barb!! I agree 100 percent!! Great post!

    Hugs,
    Amy

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  10. Theresa @ Take A Sentimental JourneyOctober 13, 2008 at 7:09 AM

    Good advise Barb. We have to keep on truckin !

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  11. Kim's TreasuresOctober 13, 2008 at 9:26 AM

    Great post! I had become sooo good at that and a week or so ago I crumbled....but thank goodness I have been back to smiling again! Thanks for the remider we sometimes need it!

    Hugs!
    Kim

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  12. LorrieOctober 13, 2008 at 11:05 AM

    Attitude - you're right, that's the ONLY thing we can really control. I hope your week goes well.

    Lorrie

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  13. Rebecca RamseyOctober 13, 2008 at 12:20 PM

    I love this post. You're exactly right!

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  14. BarbaraOctober 15, 2008 at 9:31 AM

    So right, the way we choose to look at life makes all the difference even though sometimes it is a mighty effort.

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  15. kari and kijsaOctober 18, 2008 at 9:15 AM

    What a cute smiling coffee!!

    blessings,
    kari & kijsa

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  16. Nana Trish is Living the DreamOctober 19, 2008 at 5:51 PM

    I pray you are doing good and I look forward to your next post! You are a special person and when you don't post I wonder what is happening. You are missed. luv ya. hugs

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  17. CIELOOctober 20, 2008 at 2:38 PM

    Just try to live your live ONE day at a time, sweet Barb! Our Heavenly Father certainly knew why he needed to tell us that...

    Love

    cielo

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  18. CIELOOctober 20, 2008 at 2:38 PM

    by the way, love your new blog banner and colors... very pretty!

    cielo

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