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Don't Throw yourself in the                         scrap heap !

3/4/2019

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Every have one of “those” days?  You know, the days when the phone rings incessantly, appointments have to be changed, your desk is under mounds of papers (at least I think it is!) and all you want to do is go play outside in the sun and snow?
 
These are the days that I consciously STOP. Literally... STOP.
 
I take a breath (or three). Then I go to the place where I know I can find peace. It’s my special quiet place where I meet with the One who laughs with me (and at me some times, I’m sure!) who listens to me, who encourages me.

In fact, I just got back from there – and this is what He reminded me:

  1. Remember you are set aside for a special (yes, even holy) purpose – My Purpose. You are special, you are unique, and you are uniquely qualified for the task(s) I have set aside that only you can do.
   2. Remember to be attentive. Listen more. Be respectful of yourself and those around you - no matter how crazy the day gets. My plans stand FIRM: FOREVER. Faith and patience go hand in hand, as you draw nearer and closer to Me. 

   3. Remember My care is for all that concerns you.  Don’t forget that I created nature to refresh you – so be faithful to get out and breathe in all that I have created. Sing! SING LOUD! 

   4. Don’t go throwing yourself onto or into the scrap heap. 

  5.  Have patience:  Why?  Because I choose the strong and willing who will be pounded, hammered, challenged, tuned up by turning screws tight until just the right music emanates through you, showing the world how much you are willing to love and honor Me, not the stuff in the scrap heap! 

Ahhh... I'm sure glad I took a "time-out"! 
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Bobbie French
3/15/2019 17:13:33

I have thought of you in fleeting moments since your Sept. birthday wishes call. I was devastated at your news of recurrenct cancer.. I was speechless for I could not imagine your battle. My life has been so wrapped up in my family needs that I have been remiss in looking at your blog... Afraid to. I was happy to read your holiday descriptions today. Isolation from grandchildren no more! I am grateful that the beauty outside can be your best medicine in the darkest hours. I am thrilled to know that you are able to work on your book. You continue to be the greatest inspiration I have ever known. I know God blesses and keeps you, which gives my heart rest .

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    Care Tuk is a nationally known speaker, educator, and retreat/workshop leader. She has been a school, hospital, and home health occupational therapist for more than 30 years. She has been named as a Top Business Woman in America and recognized for her work with youth, disability outreach and awareness, and the American Cancer Society. 

    Care lives in Wasilla, Alaska, with her husband Bill. They have two grown children, Jamie and Tim, who live nearby. 

    At the time this book went to print, Care had just completed treatment/chemo from her eleventh bout with cancer.

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