Believe in yourself

 I had the most filling and amazing time in Columbia SC last week. You see, I went on a mission trip there to work in that community. It was hard work, and very busy, but fulfilling. And before you say anything, yes, you can go on mission in the states. Mission doesn't mean you have to leave and go international. Well, I'm not going to get into that trip much and about what we did. If you want to see my mission stories, go to my other blog at  https://onemission4him.blogspot.com   Link is on my my page.

While I was there, I was able to take some time for myself. I explored the area and we went to the river walk. It is a paved walk area alongside the river. I didn't know the name of the river (Saluda River) until just now! I just looked it up. haha. Anyways, we did the riverwalk and it was so peaceful and beautiful. When you stop and just listen and look, you see so many things differently. Well, my daughter, who is a lot more healthy than me, walked with me. We walked for over one hour before we had to go and catch our flight back home. I walked over 10,000 steps that day! More than I ever walk!  I do have to say that it was fun and definitely an advil day!

We had great weather, cool in the 70's! I heard someone say that SC in August is the devils playground. Well, the devil was scared away by our group. BUT, on Sunday, he came back. I shouldn't have worn jeans that day on our walk. It definitely got hot AND humid. 

If you know me, I also went out and had some good food! One of my favorites, that my daughter got me hooked on is ramen. I love it and we found this great little place downtown that had amazing ramen. I think I like ramen because of the super cool spoon you get with it. I still struggle with the chopsticks. I usually end up just scooping it all up with the spoon and pray it doesn't flop everywhere!

OK one more picture. We found this awesome coffee shop downtown. Bitty and Beau's. It is a must to go to. They give back to their community and help those who are disabled. Their employees are 80% disabled. And they are so positive and encouraging. Just look at my cup. Every cup of coffee or smoothie has something encouraging written on it. You just never know who needs to hear this. I love it. You need to go online and read about them. And yes, I did get the big 24 oz smoothie. After my hour long walk in the devils heat and humidity, I deserved it! It was mango! and delicious!

Believe in yourself. Have confidence in yourself to do what you are called to do. I went to SC, worked with strangers, explored the area for new experiences. Get out there, live your life, don't waste it inside, working, or scrolling. Love the life you have and those around you.

John 13:34; "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another."

John 3:16-17 NIV; "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.

Love to all,